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Yeah I think it happens to most of us too! I know it has happened to me, I'm a little disappointed, but mainly feeling bad for my FI since it has mainly been his family backing out. His dad and step mom can't come (b/c of health problems, which is totally understandable, but sad) and his sis is pregnant :-( But all that matters in the end is that the two of us were there, sharing one if the most special days of our lives. Yay!

Yay Jananez! I love hearing positive comments about the resort :-) Can't wait to read your review! Congrats!

We are dancing to "Amazed" by Lonestar

Our wedding party is walking down the Isle to- "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts I'm walking down the Isle to- "Could Not ask for More" by Sara Evens Our first dance song is- "Amazed" by Lonestar Awww gotta love the country love songs :-)

Question for the ladies that have already had their wedding at GBP! Did anyone use the resorts photographer Conrado? What was your experience with him and did the pics turn out nice. We are using him for our wedding and Im hoping that this is a good choice :-) Thanks!

Hey ladies, I'm Nicole, hanging in the west side of Canada. Born in Burnaby BC, now living in Coquitlam BC (gotta love the ocean) :-) Awesome to see so many Canadians on here! Good luck at your weddings, hope they are perfect!

I personally like dress #2...I think they all look gorgeous on you. But I love the cut on the front and the back. It also makes you look taller! Good luck!

Im secretly happy to be losing my last name (feel bad for my dad though since he has all girls). But no one can ever spell my last name (or pronounce it). So I'm losing Wootton and gaining Perrin. Yay!

Congrats! This forum will help you tons! Just ask any and all questions you might have:-) I'm also getting married at the GBP Coba and I think i've asked Karla my wedding planner, almost all the questions you can think of...lol!

Congrats Tara! Im also from Vancouver, getting married at the GBP Coba on Oct 16th (in the Tulum gazeboo). Yours is coming up very soon! If you have any questions please ask, and hopefully I can answer them!

We're doing Lavender, Dark Purple and White <3

Thanks for all the info Turtlewax! I don't mind seeing you post all the time ;-) Your answering all of my questions...lol!! But I do have 1 more... Did you have to ask her to send you the wedding itinerary before you got there? Or did she just send it to you?

Awww all of you pics are perfect! Can't wait to be able to post some of my own :-)

We got engaged at 3 1/2 years...and will be getting married at 4 1/2 years :-) Even though I knew he was the one from the first night I saw him <3

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Quote: Originally Posted by olsontco I am really confused about this as well... I would love to ship it all there before I go - I just don't see how in the world I am going to get it all there in luggage. I have boxes of maracas, flip flops, towels, and my oot bags.... too much stuff!!!!! Not to mention my dress etc..... I have heard that if you ship it in plenty of time then if it happens to get lost it gives the postal service enough time to locate it (still a little scary)... but, not real sure what other options are. I'm wondering too if you ship it 'Priority Mail' if that hellps..... would love to know what other are doing.... Hi Ladies, Im not a November bride, but October is close enough right?!? lol. Anyways I was having the same dilemma about the OOT bag, and I know I really won't have any room in my luggage for everything! So we decided that we would get everyone to meet at the airport a little earlier (before they check in their luggage). Thank them all for coming and give them their OOT bags before we all check in for the flight (so they have the option to put it in their suitcase or carry on). I guess this only works if your wedding guests are mostly on the same flight, like ours. We also have word books and pens in the OOT bags so if they want something to keep them busy on the flight, that is an option. Hope this helps a little :-) Good luck!

Hey Ladies, I'm just wondering if anyone is making their own centerpieces or name cards?? I have seen a few brides on this site mention that they are...hmmm Im just not sure if I should go that fancy or if the resaurant will be nice enough?? Only 1 1/2 months to go!!

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Quote: Originally Posted by KLee147 Thanks ladies. I guess I can rest knowing that we're all in the same boat. I'm sure it will all work out. A balloon release was something I was thinking of requesting too. Do you mind if I ask how much she quoted you for that? I had no idea about the rose petals either. I'm not sure if I want them but it would be to ponder the idea. Sure for 15 white and 15 dark purple balloons, Karla quote me $60usd. Which I think is a pretty good price :-) Congrats Jenn, have fun with this thread, there are some awesome ideas!

Quote: Originally Posted by KLee147 I'm just wondering when everyone elses planning stopped? I've been in contact with Karla for the past couple weeks (daily) sorting out the timeline for the wedding day. Now that we're done that bit it seems as though the contact has been deminished. I asked about choosing the cake, decor, flowers etc for the day and she said we don't choose any of those things until we arrive. Have any of you girls been able to plan these things in advance? Hey, I pretty much got the same response from Karla. We planned the time line, whether there would be a dj, photographer, and location (Gazebo), reception dinner, and private cocktail. As far as the flowers I chose the kind of flowers I would like and told her I would bring a pic of a bouquet that I like. We haven't talked about cake and as far as decor I asked for some balloons (for a balloon release at the end of our ceremony), so she got a quote for that. And I asked about getting rose petals for the aisle (which she mentioned is included in our package). Thats about it, she said we can figure out all the details when we get there, I'm not really too worried about it. Although if you would like a bigger or more formal cake I might mention something, b/c the pics of the cake options, show that they are fairly small and simple. Hope this helps and happy planning :-)

Here is my Wedding Dress. Sweet & Simple just how I like it :-) Thanks for posting all of your dresses, they're SO beautiful! Opps your gonna have to zoom out to see it clearly :-) vn6603f.pdf vn6603b.pdf

I confess that I am pissed off that my FI's Family won't put a little more effort into coming to our wedding. Oh well they'll be the ones missing out ;-)

Thank you for all of your posts! Its been a huge help. Here is what I came up with for our ceremony (well I cut and paste most of it) So thank you again!!! :-) Opening On behalf of Nicole and Jamie, I welcome you and thank you all for gathering here on this beautiful day to witness their marriage ceremony. The fact that you all have traveled such a great distance to be here today is a testament to the amazing amount of love and support they have. Many of you have given them much happiness, love, warmth, and guidance through the various stages of their lives. They would like to sincerely thank you all for being here to celebrate their big day. I have also been asked by Nicole and Jamie to thank their parents for the wonderful lives they have given them, for the hard work and guidance they have provided, for their everlasting love, support, and encouragement. It is from them that they have learned the true meaning of love, friendship and family. Ceremony For Nicole and Jamie marriage is an affirmation of life, an undying commitment, a spiritual, emotional, and intellectual bond between two people. It is created from the purest of friendship, respect and love. Together you will continue to meet the challenges and obstacles of life head on. Marriage has been described as living in love with your best friend. Love is one of the few constants in the universe. It is reality, affinity, and communication. Only love is capable of joining living beings by their deepest essence, uniting, completing, and fulfilling them. The marriage between Nicole and Jamie does not mark the beginning of a new relationship; rather, it is an acknowledgement and celebration, of a relationship that has been flourishing since they met. For Nicole and Jamie, love is the longing two people feel for one another. A simple touch, a hand held at a time of uncertainty. This is what it means to be intimately human. It is the intention behind the kiss that says, “Despite the vastness of this earth, despite the chaotic details that make up our lives, despite the hundreds of people we will meet in our travels, you are mine and I am yours forever.†Love is life’s highest emotion. It makes us less selfish, it makes our personalities grow, and it makes our lives more meaningful. It is caring about the welfare and happiness of your partner as your own. Love makes burdens lighter because you divide them. It makes joys more intense because you share them. And it makes you stronger so you can reach out and become involved with life in ways you dared not risk alone. A successful relationship takes more than just love. It takes trust, to know in your hearts that you want only the best for each other. It takes dedication, to stay open to one another, to learn and grow, even when it is difficult to do so. And it takes faith, to go forward together without knowing what the future holds for you both. You have chosen to walk through life together. There is no truer statement of love. The choice was not made by any one moment, but by being together you grew to realize that you belonged together and that you fulfilled each other’s needs. You have come to thrive upon each other’s presence, loyalty and wisdom. The foundation of your love is profound friendship. A friendship you have nurtured until at last you realized that you wanted to be together always. The commitment you make today will be the foundation on which you will build your life together. Vows Jamie, as I say these words, would you please repeat after me… I love you, Nicole. You are my best friend. Today I give myself to you in marriage. I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you, and to comfort you in times of sorrow and struggle. I promise to love you in good times and in bad, when life seems easy and when it seems hard, when our love is simple, and when it is an effort. I promise to cherish you, and to always hold you in highest regard. These things I give to you today, and all the days of our life. I am forever yours……faithfully. Nicole as I say these words, would you please repeat after me… I love you, Jamie. You too are my best friend. Today I give myself to you in marriage. I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you, and to comfort you in times of sorrow and struggle. I promise to love you in good times and in bad, when life seems easy and when it seems hard, when our love is simple, and when it is an effort. I promise to cherish you, and to always hold you in highest regard. These things I give to you today, and all the days of our life. I am forever yours……faithfully Rings Nicole and Jamie, your rings are intimately associated with your intent to honor and treasure the vows you have made today. By exchanging rings, resolve to live your vows and not to let them drift in shallow promises. Believe and trust that the words you have spoken have the capacity to create the marriage, family and life of your dreams, and that the rings you exchange will have the power to return you to your vows. Jamie as you place this ring on Nicole’s finger please repeat after me… Nicole, I give you this ring, as a sign of our marriage, and a lasting reminder, of the vows made between us today. I give you this ring, as a reminder that I will love, honor, and cherish you, in all times, in all places, and in all ways, forever. Nicole, if you accept please say I do… Nicole as you place this ring on Jamie’s finger, please repeat after me… Jamie, I to give you this ring, as a sign of our marriage, and a lasting reminder, of the vows made between us today. I give you this ring, as a reminder that I will love, honor, and cherish you, in all times, in all places, and in all ways, forever. Jamie, if you except, please say “I Doâ€. Closing: Nicole & Jamie, remember to treat both yourself and each other with respect, and remind yourselves often of what brought you together. Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness and kindness that your connection deserves. When frustration, difficulty or fear assail your relationship – as they threatened all relationships at one time or another – remember to focus on what is right between you. In this way, you can ride out the times when clouds hide the face of the sun in your lives – remembering that even if you lose sight of it for a moment, the sun is still there. And if each of you takes responsibility for the quality of your lives together, your life together will be marked by abundance and delight. Give to one another new experiences of joy. Challenge one another so that you may grow. May the love you hold for each other, now sealed in marriage, continue to mature with the passing years. May you never take each other for granted, but always experience the wonder of your union. Be slow to anger, quick to forgive, leaving no tracks of resentment behind each day. We who are present today, hope that the inspiration of this moment will never be forgotten. May all your days and years to come be filled with vision, joy and passion. May the love you now share continue to grow, and may the happiness you bring to each other be a continuing part of your life together. May you continue to laugh often and enjoy each other every day, steadfast in hope and confidence, believing in yourself and believing in each other. May your love be a sanctuary and a source from which you draw strength to live your lives with enthusiasm and imagination. May the people you touch in your lifetime know how much you love and care for one another and may you love one another forever. With friends and family, along with the sun, the moon, and the sea, I have the pleasure of announcing you as husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride! Balloon Release Nicole and Jamie would like to end their ceremony, by asking all of you to take a balloon. They would love if you would write a wish for them and their new life together, on your balloon. Now if everyone could release their balloon with their wish to be taken into the endless sky.