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Northern Girl -you must be so excited. The tequila bar sounds cool, we are thinking about a cigar roller. I have a list of excursions and things on our wedding website. finleychierchie.com But this site is also a good idea. Riviera Maya Tours, Activities and Excursions Xel-Ha and Tulum was a WHOLE day experience, it was really cool, but I think X-Carat is closer. Lots of fun things out there, and Playa Del Carmen (town) is great too, for shopping and the whole experience.

Korky, Very pretty, the close up picture helps more...I like the pattern, it's subtle but still bridal and sparkly =)

Cara, that's rough. Hopefully your TA will get back to you. I am wondering though, why is it dependent on their schedule...can't you fly at your own will? What if someone wanted to go Thursday to Sunday?

Quote: Originally Posted by lndrn2004 Hi all Iberostar brides! What are you Paraiso Maya brides planning on doing in way of reception? I want some sort of private event, but don't know how I feel about the disco! Congrats and Welcome =) The whole Paraiso complex pretty much has the same options. I am going a private reception for 4 hours with a DJ. We have 47 booked, but the invitations just went out on Wednesday, so hopefully getting 65 people. So a private reception is needed and what we wanted. We still wanted the traditional feel. The complex is amazing, if you haven't already I highly recommend a site visit =) Good luck

Amy, What aspects about a resort are appealing to you...food, entertainment, beach etc.? The Riviera Maya and Cancun area have A LOT to offer.

JT, BTW the Dreams Resort looks beautiful, I love the fact that it's a little off the path of the chain of hotels. How are the plans coming along?

JT join the club =)

LeAnne, that's a very pretty dress, I like the one shoulder, very sexy. I am glad you found the dress there, because like you said you can't beat the prices. But some of the ladies in there could use some communication and manners classes ;-) Good luck to you.

Stacey, This is his email : [email protected]

I bought my BMs Coach wristlets. They are silver/grey and match the dresses and hopefully can use them whenever. Also starfish knock-off tiffany necklaces and I am still thinking. Coach had a 20% sale during the holidays...it was great =) 4 wristlets $220 total =)

Oh yeah...rings =) HaHa...oops. INVITIATIONS went out today....YEAH!!!!!! I will post pics later. Once we get the RSVPs we can order stuff for the OOT bags. I did the program template, now have to print/and put them together =) Had three typos on the envelopes...double and triple check ladies....just a small piece of advice =)

Aimee, good luck and have the time of your life. The Tucan is awesome. Leah - We wanted to have everyone’s RSVP before March for OOT bags and all that good stuff, so we hurried up on the invites. Hopefully I can post the pictures tonight. Sam, Any thoughts about programs, OOT bags, welcome letters or itineraries?

Yeah, it definitely is hitting home now that the Holidays are done. Mine is May 1st, so it's really deceiving. We leave in April on the 26th but I keep saying May and it's closer than I think ;-)

Hi ladies, Happy New Year!!! My invitations are DONE!!!! YEAH, I will take pictures later and post =) I am sooooo excited, they are beautiful. I hope everyone had a good holiday season and is now ready for wedding mode =)

Hi ladies...what is everyone doing for favors?

You look so beautiful and sooo happy. Your pictures captured everything perfectly. I feel like I was there celebrating and crying with you by just viewing the pictures. Simply amazing!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by KRama I just got the call...my dress is in! My dress is in! WHOOP WHOOP! So excited! They told me it would come at the end of January! I'll post pics as soon as I can! That is very exciting, can't wait to see pictures.

It's a beautiful dress....ebay might be your best bet. Alvina Valenta has A LOT of dresses with tulle.

That is such a nice offer. I think my biggest concern is that we get introduced and everything in English. I really want that feel of "For the first time as Mr. and Mrs...." Ivan has told me that they speak English and not to worry about it. He has been great. Good luck on the site visit and have fun =)

I highly recommend my photographer. Especially if you want to come into New York City for them. HE WAS EXCELLENT to work with, it was such a pleasure.

The horse picture came in a close second to use for our Christmas cards this year. We eneded up with the imagine picture. Thanks for the feedback I was a little nervous at first. =)

Thank you so much, this has helped, I decided to go prettty generic.... GUEST INFORMATION (starfish stamp) THE WEDDING OF SHANNON AND JOSEPH Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Riviera Maya, México Travel Dates: April 26, 2010 – May 4, 2010 Kindly Reserve Your Rooms by February 28th as Rooms Book Up Quickly For More Hotel and Local Attraction Information Please Visit Out Website at finleychierchie.com

Quote: Originally Posted by NorthernGirl Mexican Wedding Traditions: Is anyone doing some sort of "Mexican" tradition for their ceremony? We were reading about a few... A lazo (lasso), is a large rosary, a decorated cord that is symbolically draped around the necks or shoulders of the bride and the groom Piniata Mexican wedding often feature a heart shaped piniata. Arras - Thirteen gold coins The groom gives the bride thirteen gold coins blessed by the priest. Doing so, he also pledges to be a good provider and to support and care for his bride as she becomes his wife. If anyone has a pictures or suggestions we'd love to hear them. Hoping to do something symbolic for the country we are marrying in ~ 6 WEEKS TO GO. We aren't doing any traditions specific to Mexico. We are changing the Unity candle of the sand ceremony and having 2 poems instead of Bible Readings. The coin thing sounds cool though. Good luck, 6 Weeks...thats close =)

Joanne the pictures are great, you look soooo happy. Your hair, flowers...everything came out so nice. I like the jungle pics for the TTD session, those were great !!

I can't wait to see them, I don't have Facebook at work... Claudia delivered pretty quickly, are you happy? When do you get your prints and do you have a say in any proofs or she just sent them off of her own opinion?