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Shannon- gee, I better start watching the news because I've been so busy, i didn't hear about the plane! Sam33- You have lots done! I have no where near as much done as you. I have my dress and shoes, and the guys all have their pants... The girls dresses and colors are chosen. I have ideas about some small details but nothing in the works. I'm definitely not doing crazy OOT bags. Most likely simple favors, welcome letters, etc. I have to really watch the current budget because our AHR has gotten bigger than originally planned. I have to focus on getting invitations out this fall. I did the STD in July. I've been spending money on deposits for my AHR- so I have everything planned and booked for that. I'm happy about that. I'm waiting for contact with travel agent to check prices so we can get booking.

Quote: Originally Posted by sam33 Hi Everyone Im so excited to be getting married at the Iberostar Paraiso Maya on 31st May 2010. The resort looks amazing. We pulled out of the sensatori resort because of problems we were experiencing. Huge decesion to have to change venue and wedding date, however i am so unbelievably happy now and everything seams to have fallen into place. I can't wait to hear about your planning at the Maya since yours is before mine! A lot of people seem to get married at the DelMar/Paraiso beach locations, so I'm feeling I need some more info about the Maya!!

Quote: Originally Posted by ChicagoKgirl Hi everyone- Just wanted to know if anyone has already thought of the wedding day schedule. Our ceremony is at 4:00pm and am still deciding what time we should start our reception since we can only rent the Italian restaurant for 4 hrs. Is anyone having a cocktail party before the reception? Thanks This is a good question....my wedding isn't until 5. So I'm thinking cocktails right after, and maybe reception/dinner from 6-10? or 7-11? I don't know! I'd like to hear others thoughts.

Quote: Originally Posted by mitzy7 I really like the idea of a BBQ for our AHR, but the only problem is that no one I know has a backyard large enough to hold it. Other than a backyard, or park, where else can you host a BBQ AHR? We found a place that is basically a farm- Francis Farm in Mass. they do a lot of clam bakes, BBQ's, and the like. YOu can also get married there. They have a wide variety of menus. Most local people have family reunions, or work parties there that are very informal- outdoors, volleyball, etc..However, I'm using that facility but having a night time reception- so it will be casual but not too casual. We'll be having a BBQ chicken buffet with salad and a few other sides. There will be linens and china but its still just out on this covered pavillion. So..casual and a little cheaper, but it will be fancied up a bit with the linens and my centerpieces!

I'm absolutely wearing my dress at my AHR. Its at a casual place, but I don't care! I don't see any reason to go out and buy another dress for what is going to be my wedding reception- I should be wearing my WEDDING dress! Everyone will want to see it also! Just my opinion. I can't wait to wear it twice!

Quote: Originally Posted by noelynn Did you eat at the Brazilian Restaurant "El Rodizio"? I'm trying to decide if I want my wedding dinner at the Steakhouse, which I heard great things about or the Brazilian. Thanks, Noel Noel, I've eaten at the Brazillian Restaurant and its not my personal cup of tea, but it may be yours. Also, they may do it differently for a wedding. They serve several varieties of meat on skewers- the waiters come around with the meat on long metal skewers and put it on your plate. You get a lot of food, if you like the meats! I do remember you got good service because they are constantly coming around. that was in 2006 and I was there with my family.

Quote: Originally Posted by August2010Bride Ladies Help! I'm torn between a casual BBQ AHR or a semi-formal one. You see if money were no object I would want to have a semi-formal reception, but now that I'm actually seeing how fast the costs are adding up, I'm seriously considering a casual BBQ at a local park and calling it a day. What are your thoughts... Does anyone have any review or pics from there BBQ AHR? We had planned a park BBQ...but couldn't find anywhere that allowed alcohol , had bathrooms...etc. We found a nice casual place where our reception will be outside, and the menu is reasonable, but still for our large guest list its really adding up. also now I'm getting a DJ and photographer....Its getting out of hand, but I'm happy because with having it at a 'facility' there is someone there running the show and making sure things will go smoothly. we're excited now to have almost a second wedding, without the vows! I'm going with things like the resorts photographer to cut back on excess spending, rather than hiring an outside person, etc...i'm not going to go nuts with fancy invites and stuffed OOT bags..... have to compromise somewhere because we are paying for all of it

Mine isn't until next August but I'm thinking we will do some pictures throughout the cocktail hour and mingle with guests as well. Then, prior to the start of the dinner we will do an entrance, first dance, toast, then begin dinner. I don't know if thats 'right'.....but I really want the chance to do a dance and I really want to have his grandparents walk in because they won't be coming to mexico.

I am definitely wearing my dress. My AHR location is pretty casual. I decided that I don't care what other people wear, but I'm the bride and I'm wearing my dress! The wedding party and my fiance will all wear their outfits too. EUREAKA: good question about the hair. I don't think its a big deal if you wear it the same way. I'm thinking mine will be up for both events, but with two different people doing it its bound to look different a little!

Quote: Originally Posted by sam33 hi there We are getting married at the iberostar Paraiso Maya. We decided pull out of the sensatori resort after problems with the hotel. We are so excited to be getting married here. Awesome! I'm getting married there too! there is an Iberostar 2010 thread that Finleys started....its great! I love this thread as well.

I will let you know Shannon....- yours is at the Del Mar correct? I've been there in 2006 w/my family. I really liked the seafood restaurant. I don't think I went to the Italian...i don't remember there being an Italian. I don't know why I can't remember- There is the steakhouse, Japanese, Brazilian (Rodizio I thought it was called but that might be at the Riu resorts...) Seafood which I think is called Mediterranean, and....the other must be Italian. Have to check if its the same at the Lindo/Maya. I think it must be.

Quote: Originally Posted by whitechocolate I know you said you don't want typical boxes, but here's what I did: I bought a set of 3 boxes nested inside each other. I stacked them so the largest was on the bottom, going up to the smallest box on the top. I cut a slit in the top of the first box, then cut out most of the bottom of the first box, the top and bottom of the second box, and the top of the bottom box. This allows the cards to fall all the way through and have room. I bought "paradise" calendars for $1 each at Michaels, tore the pictures out, and tore each picture into scraps. I used Mod Podge to decoupage the scraps of the calendar pictures onto each box. The top tier had scraps from the sky, the middle tier had scraps from the sand, and the bottom tier had scraps from the water parts of the pictures. So, while it is somehwat of a typical tiered box, it is totally unique the way I decorated it and I love it Not sure if I can post photos, but I'll try! wow that is just an awesome idea!

Quote: Originally Posted by finleys7 Great review...thanks Amy~ The Tropical is NOT the Brazilian, the Brazilian is in AC and near the lobby. I think the menu is steak or fish. Standard buffet for cocktail hour and appetizers. But I would confirm that with a recent bride. Thanks again for the review!!! Oh Ok GOOD! the brazillian is meat, meat, and more meat...not exactly what I want that night. Can't wait to look into the restaurants more!

Quote: Originally Posted by noelynn Does anyone have a list of services and price list for the Spa at the Iberostar Del Mar? Or have any recommendations of any other Spa's near by? Thanks, Noel [email protected] I went to the Iberostar Paraiso beach in 2006. They were in the process of building the new spa in the convention center, and it was only open for massages. Let me tell you, you won't need to look anywhere else! In my opinion it was a gorgeous, modern, huge building with so many cool things like mineral therapy pools.....etc.... I think all the resorts share this spa, its huge. I can't wait to go back for my wedding and get a massage!

Thanks so much. that was very helpful! I am jealous about the photography! I wish I could do an outside photographer but the expenses for our AHR are already more than we thought, and there is no way we can do an outside person- I'm bummed! Anyway...overall was the resort pretty, neat , clean...? I stayed at the Paraiso beach in 2006 and I loved it..I just hope everything is just as nice now! One more question....is the Tropical Restaurant the Brazilian Restaurant? and if so do you stick to that menu or is there a special menu? Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by LDeeken Okay girls, heading to Mexico tomorrow for a wedding at the Iberostar Lindo. We are meeting with Reyna at the Del Mar on Thursday and I am going in with a big list of questions. I will post all the info that I get when we get back! Oh wow, awesome!!! Mine is at the Maya so I feel that as being the same as the Lindo since they share the property...I'm anxious to hear about your trip!

Quote: Originally Posted by dbellie1414 Because it's a rip and that's how all the all inclusive resorts do it... Is the short and sweet of it! It would be advised if you didn't fax/email them all your information regarding reserving a date; to negotiate with them before you start booking and reserving rooms. (we did all the negotiating before booking or reserving a date and there was some wiggle room because they wanted our business). But from the sounds of it you already booked rooms so that is out of the question. Basically, they have you by the gonads and there isn't to much for negotiating now that everything is booked. You can however look into outside vendors for more economical pricing and better quality (I recommend this and we did this and we loved the results). Wish I had a better answer for you... yes....I guess although it seems like a great deal I'm seeing that you pay for stuff that you ALREADY pay for by being a guest. I didn't book any rooms yet- we have the date confirmed and provided our CC and other info and thats it. Our date isn't until next summer....I was hoping to get some discount based on rooms booked but not going to happen it seems!

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMoreno Ladies- I have to get working on our save the dates. I have seen so many creative ones on here. Any recommendations for useful websites? Thanks! Absolutely vistaprint. I uploaded my own designs and made a two sided postcard. It came out awesome...Its on another link here somewhere! I called and paid over the phone and the rep. gave me 100 of them for free and some other discount- I only paid $78 for 200 STD's with envelopes that had our return address printed on the back. Awesome! Everyone got them yesterday and our wedding site has gotten so many hits! I included the site on the STD's!

Quote: Originally Posted by Barefoot in the Sand I did not mean the water itself but the travel mugs that everyone is raving about. I am considering getting them and then with no logo and then get a clear label with my logo on it and put it on. I saw a wedding while I was there and everyone was using their mugs. OH Sorry!! Lots of other girls have done literally bottles of water with special labels. I am definitely doing the travel mugs for the purpose of having a larger drink at the pool bars! I saw people do that at the Rui Palace on our trip we tok in April- all the guests seem to love them! Its a great idea. You can bring them home and use them too so its a nice idea.

ok....this is my question- WHY are we paying so much a person for dinner and drinks when everyone in attendance is a guest of the hotel and all drinks, food is INCLUDED? I do NOT get it. SHANNON: We love beer pong too- great question!

I love the luggage tags!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by finleys7 They really provide enough water, I would save your money and use it towards something else in the OOT bag. Just my thoughts =) I agree...... I have been there before and you get water anytime. Personally besides that fact, I just think its too heavy to travel with! Plus once the water is gone..they will just throw away the bottles.

Quote: Originally Posted by andim Hello! I'm glad somebody started this, I was getting a little lost trying to read the other thread. I just got back from staying at the Iberostar Grand for 4 nights. We went to check it out for next year. We are struggling with trying to figure out how to have the wedding at the Grand and have kids attend. Anybody done this before? If anybody wants pics/info on the grand let me know. I also took a few pictures at lindo and maya. Wow! the Grand is awesome! We have some kids coming to Mexico- at least 4, so we are staying at the Maya and having the wedding there, but then I want to go to the Grand for 2 nights after the wedding. I can't wait!

Thanks everyone! Its so exciting. Now I can't wait to wear it!

Finleys7 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t44992 Here is a link to my save the dates! I ended up buying my dress and I am so excited! I got it at David's Bridal. Its an A-line halter top, chiffon..I have a pic on here somewhere! Its got beads just around the halter and a 'knotted' pleat over the chest- its really great! I love it!