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Ladies...our sand was not going to make it, as we had other things to put in our carry-ons. So we bagged it separately, wrapped the glass and packed it up. When we got home we re-created it for display...shhhh, our little secret. =) Â

 I totally agree...somethings up with holly...I said that to my husband last night...it's just too convenient.  Russell's outburst was classic...  And what about Sam...and the previews for next week looked weird, we watched it twice. lol

I actually used Claudia Rodriguez for Photo and her husband Mike Cantarell did the video. It was perfect!!!! We have watched it already with friends and family, they did a really great job.

Absolutely, ask away =) I also have the contact for our invitations...

Congrats...

My girls were in tiffany blue...very re-wearable dresses from Bill Levkoff.

I sent you a private message, let me know if you need anything =)

Hi ladies...just popping in to hopefully answer some questions: 1) if you are both single there is NO TRANSLATION needed on the birth certifactes for US citizens (don't know about CA or other countires) 2) only if there is a windower/divorcee, then a translation IS NEEDED for again US citizens 3) you will get charged $300 pentalty fee for NOT using the hotel's photographer if you use them as a videographer and NOT photographer, you still will pay the $300 ( i tired that) but it didn't work 4) I agree to pay the extra $120 for those extra 'fake' guests that aren't there, a private reception is the way to go, if you have that many people. You don't want random people at the restaraunt while speeches and stuff are going on...Just my opinion. Anything else I can help with...just let me know !!! ~Shannon

Karen - Great shots...I love you both in the hammock...it's awesome. I'm so jealous the boys had gerber daisies button-holes...my WC made me change it to a white rose instead...but yours came out great!! Love the colors for the girls, their necklaces and hair pieces =)

Amy - YEAHHHHH Congrats on becoming a Mrs. And Kudos for getting all of your paperwork done =) I'm glad everything went smooth, I look forward to your review and pictures =) I am glad the hotel photog was to your standards, I know you were stressing that a little. Congrats again!!!!

Diana - It was funny, they each did a different dance, it really set the tone for the rest of the night.

Wow, what an opportunity, I would back in heart beat =)

Quote: Originally Posted by Lindobride14 Just watched your whole slideshow . . . Beautiful pics, really!! Some hilarious dance pics, your husband is quite the ham haha! He totally is such a ham...he loves it. You will have an amazing time at the Iberostar...it iwll be awesome!

He definitely has gotten teased that he cried, but it's a big moment so I LOVED that he teared up. It was great that she captured that. BEP are awesome...good stuff!!

Amy- thanks =) Claudia is really special at capturing everything. The bridal party came in to "Tonight's Gonna Be a Good Night" Black Eyed Peas and the DJ switched it up for us and played "Imma Be" Black Eyed Peas. We had no idea so it made it that much better. Then he went right into "Let's Get It Started", so it was all pretty good to get everyone in the mood. I love the throwing the bouquet picture too! Picture #69 might just be my favorite and I think we may do #77 for the thank you. Your slide show/movie is great...totally love the Vegas wedding. I commented on the You Tube as well...great memories!

The slideshow is up and ready =) Shannon & Joseph | May 1st 2010 | Iberostar del Mar, Riviera Maya Mexico

The pictures are up in a slideshow....YEAH. Shannon & Joseph | May 1st 2010 | Iberostar del Mar, Riviera Maya Mexico She totally caputured the whoel night. All 70 of us...having a blast!

It looks like it's down to Chrissy and Karen =) Woo Hoo We are about 2 years out, we have been together 8 and are looking to settle into a house, but Long Island is too damn expensive...so that's our plan. I am not ready yet either, it's a huge change to our daily lives and as much as we LOVE children, we want a little more time as a married coulple first. =)

I hope everyone had a good forth...Amy Happy Birthday!!! Just popping in to say hey... Sooooo what's next for us May brides...who will be the first one pregnant!!!!!! FYI - It won't be me

For clarification the Day Passes were $50 and we had the DJ, Claudia, her assistant and the videographer - Alex. That was $200 in day passes and $300 in penalty. Claudia gave us $150 towards the penalty. We paid $5,100 total for 8 hours of photo and 5 of video. That includes our prints and album too that was $650...TOTALLY worth EVERY penny!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by beck Hello everyone, I am trying to decide which resort to get married in this december. (don't have much time, lol). I am leanning towards the del mar because of the cost. we are trying to keep it down for our guests. a friend of ours is a photographer and will be staying with us. do i have to pay a penalty if she does the photos being that she is a paying guest? also, can we take an ipod and have it playing instead of renting a dj? we would like a beach reception, does anyone know pricing of this? thanks so much for all of your help!!!! rebecca No you don't have to pay the penalty if your photographer is a guest. You may want to ask about renting a speaker and equipment for speeches and such. The prices have changes from when I booked, but if you email [email protected] they will give you the most up to date.

Amy-yeah Vegas, glad it was stress-free. I would love to see the video! Chrissy...you sound busy, but yeah it's almost 2 months already...Woo Hoo! Diana...I love the umbrella pic with you two in the background...and LOVE your hair. Great pics!!!

Thanks all =)