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I love the color contrast between the dark and light blue! Very beachy!

No prob if you have a Dollar Tree store near you the tea lights are 2 for a dollar. I got the vellum paper at Joanne Fabric but they may have it at any store that sells scrapbooking paper

My fiance and I knew each other in high school. But he re-found me on Myspace of all places 6 years later. I never knew but he had a huge crush on me in high school apparently. After our first date we knew we were meant to be together.

Great story. Congrats new fiance

Welcome! You'll find this forum very helpful! All of the past and future brides have so much info to offer

Great pics! DelSol always does such an awesome job!

Congrats! Have fun on your honeymoon!

Wow those do look very professional! Great job!

Everything looks great! I love the damask, So classy and trendy at the same time

Those look awesome! Love the colors and great ideas!

I was worried about this too and I didnt want to have to take candles AND pack/take glass tea light or votive holders with me. Instead, we are getting LOTS of the LED tea lights all over the tables and using the vellum to wrap them. Way easier to pack and won't have to worry about getting there and having any of the candle holders breaking. Plus paper takes up very little room We used a glue stick to glue the vellum to the base of the tea lights. Works great. I'll add some ribbon just to spruce it up.

Those look so beautiful! Great job!

Thanks! Gotta love Target dollar bins!!

My BMs all have different dresses so the costs range from 120 to 140. I paid for half of their dresses. I'm also thinking of paying for their hair and/or makeup to be done at the destination resort in Mexico.

Your hard work paid off! Everything looks awesome!

Love the colors! Very nice choice

Hi girls! Does anyone know if the resorts pass out the hotel maps when you get there? I was talking to my mom about all the stuff I need to print and she asked "Won't the resort have maps there?" and I said..."hmm I do not know but I do know who to ask, the forum!" Anyway just checking so maybe I can save some ink!

If any of you ladies are planning to order anything from Oriental Trading here is a coupon for FREE shipping if the order is over $49. Just got it in my email today but it's only good until 5/25. Code: WCE9383

Quote: Originally Posted by jesmcan Duprk Lisa is right check out the oriental trading company, Refreshing Fans so far from what I have seen they have the best prices Just a heads up on the fans made out of raffia. I ordered 2 dozen but when they came in they were multiple sizes. After making piles by comparing sizes (and going a little bridezilla momentarily) we figured out there were roughly 3 different sizes. I didn't care so much as long as I at least had enough of the same size so they didn't look funny on the back of the chairs. Long story short I called Oriental Trading and they said they'd send me another shipment of 2 dozen fans since they were so different in sizes. I didn't have to pay for the 2nd order and they let me keep the 1st order at no charge for my troubles! Now that we have more people going to the wedding than I originally thought I think I may end up just using all of them LOL But I got 4 doz. for $20 Sign up online and they send you coupons Also, Lynnie your dress was so beautiful! Perfect for a destination wedding!

To anyone that has done a site visit... Did you have to contact Zulma directly to see if she would be available the days of your site visit? How does that work? I know she's super busy so I'd hate to go and not even get a chance to talk to her or one of the other wedding coordinators. Me and FI are talking about doing Friday night through Sunday visit and just getting as much info as possible while there. Last minute deals online are pretty cheap and seems to be worth it to get a layout of the place to set our minds at ease and help with planning.

Quote: Originally Posted by bridetobe1515 No problem! You ladies have been such a help, I would love to help you out with things I wasn't sure on. When you first walk off of the resort and go on 5th avenue you will see a ton of vendors. They all yell at you to come into their store. We were stupid and went in. I went to a couple of different guys and ended up buying mine for $3 each. They were gorgeous though. Well, the next time I went shopping I went down the street a lot further and found them for $1 each. So the key is to do a little walking and go a bit further. Seemed like the further down 5th we went the better the deals. We found them at the General Store for $1. No negotiating but you wouldn't have to because they do have the best prices. I actually didn't see a walmart, but I did see the MAC store. I still wouldn't recommend going in it. It was in a store with a bunch of high end items like Chanel, etc. Seemed expensive. I just bought all of my MAC makeup from home. Ok, not what you asked. So no on Walmart, but that general store and plent of other stores sold vases. Most were extremely colorful though and very pretty. I don't think that is what you are looking for though. I would pack something like your centerpieces. I actually shipped all of mine to Zulma and it only cost me $40. I was happy I waited on the maracas. I also bought a box of cigars which were really pricey, but they don't really come down that much on cigars. I wish I would have waited on the centerpieces. Although I was really happy with what I chose, I think it would have brought more color to the tables if I bought something in Mexico. They have sooooooooooo much! I also would have waited to buy the girls necklaces. They have such great jewelry there. I probably would have also waited for buying their special gifts and all the oot bags. I ended up buying these amazing bags for $8 each. They said Playa Del Carmen on them and they were canvas and really cute. If you haven't bought bridesmaids bags yet, those are perfect. They don't really have wedding related items there though like cake toppers, etc. So get that! Hope that helps, if not then ask away! Thanks soooo much for the tips! I'm writing everything down so I can remember all this. Do you remember seeing any "OFF" or some type of bug spray in the General Store? I remember another bride saying to watch out for the sand fleas at your reception and I'd like to have some OFF handy for people to spray on them on the beach reception. Just hate to pack it if they have it there!

Quote: Originally Posted by RunningBride24 You're a day before me! I haven't seen too many around my date. What time is your ceremony at? Ours is at 4 at The Royal gazebo & reception is at 5 but I'm hoping to push it back to 5:30. It's at the big beach in front of Pelicanos. Where will yours be and what time? How many guests are u having? My count is hovering around 40, yikes!

Quote: Originally Posted by LynnieS Yes they can! Very expensive however BTW IM MARRIED!! We come back tomorrow but thought I'd check in real quick since everyone has left but us. ask anything. Everything was absolutely amazing!! You girls will not be disappointed. It was beyond my every expectation. They are just awesome!!! More later. . . Congrats! Enjoy your last day there! Can't wait to hear all the details!

Does anyone know if a guest is staying at a NON Real hotel & they stay at some random one down the street, can they buy day passes to The Royal for days other than the wedding day? Or are day passes only available to guests at sister properties?

Quote: Originally Posted by jenconrad oh i posted pics to my review that I posted in the review forum Your pictures are so beautiful! Looks like everything worked out in the end which is what all of us soon to be brides are wishing for as well. Question about your pics, I saw the view of the gazebo from above and noticed that you had the chairs inside the gazebo. I really would like to do this because I think it gives more of an intimate and private setting, rather than having us at the edge of the gazebo and all the guests below us. Also I was hoping it'd bring the whole group closer to the ocean view. Also people will be in the shade What are your opinions about it? Was there any pros or cons to doing this? How many MAX would you think would fit? From your pic looks like you had about 30, was that to crowded or pretty comfortable? Thanks!