RaychelRae

Good! I'm so glad that I am not the only one who is planning via internet and this forum! : )

Everything you all have said is what I was thinking, that there are SO many reviews and so many brides who have "been there/done that", that you can pretty much find out anything you want without visiting the place. We are planning a catholic wedding in the little church on 5th ave, then staying at and having the reception at the Royal/Gran Porto (for those with kids) I have heard nothing but great things about both of these venues, and when it gets closer to actual wedding time, I plan on just getting all the minor details from brides who have been there before. I just didn't know if I were doing something completely unorthodox by not visiting beforehand.

Quote: Originally Posted by Married_In_Maui Hey girls, I need your help!! We have a few trips planned within the next few months (1 to the Bahamas & 1 to Hawaii) & I am in need of some dresses. I obviously can't find much in the stores right now b/c they have put out all their fall/winter merchandise, so I'm looking to the internet (yay, for online shopping.) Anyway, I'm wondering if everyone can post what website they shop on for cute casual dresses (something appropriate for daytime on a beach vacation.) Thanks so much girls - you're the best!!! What are you wanting/willing to spend on a dress? I know of some SUPER cute cocktail dresses, but they are more on the spendy-side.

I realize that a site visit is the preferred route to go since you are able to make decisions first hand. However that does add yet another expense to the list. Part of me has the attitude that, we'll plan the best we can from home, be flexible, and even if things aren't exactly how we imagined them once we got there, the end result will still going to beautiful and a great time. Has anyone planned their DW to Playa del Carmen without taking a site visit? If so, did everything turn out ok?

Ok, now I know why that name sounded familiar! I know who he is now! Thanks for the info!

Quote: Originally Posted by bholthof I used this seller on Ebay Shop eBay Canada Store - jin.dress88:: Oh my gosh that's where I was gonna get it from!! I figured it was cheap enough that even if it turned out bad, it wouldn't be a big loss! They supposedly will custom make it for you, with your exact measurements if you don't fit their size charts (which I of course don't - I am 6'0" and their dresses would stop at about my ankles). For a custom dress, that is CHEAP!! How long did it take for you to get yours from the time you ordered it?

Quote: Originally Posted by bholthof YAY!!! My $150 (CND) dress came in the mail today, and I LOVE it!! Tell me what you think!! It needs to be altered a little bit in the bust, but otherwise the length and stuff is great! Me in the dress: The dress on the model: Back of the dress (on the model) I think that for a knock-off ordered from China to my specifications, it turned out great! Where did you go to get this? A friend of mine ordered a knock off cocktail dress from China and it turned out great! I was thinking about, if anything, getting a cheaper dress from them for a TTD session and wanted to know if we are possibly going through the same vendor

I love this thread! It's so flipping cute and happy!!

Has anyone recently used Ajua wedding planners? I have found a few threads that have some info, but they are from awhile ago. We are planning a catholic wedding and I have heard (from others as well as Ajua themselves) that one of their specialties is that they are very good with communicating with the church and kinda "holding your hand" throughout the paperwork process. I have spoken with one of their representatives briefly and they seem wonderful! However I would like to hear some other brides' reviews before committing to them. Any reviews/advice/info would be great!

These are brand new gold crystal earrings that have never been worn. I got them to go with a cocktail dress for a wedding, but then ended up wearing something different. I'm not sure if they would go well with a champagne wedding gown, but they could be used for rehearsal dinners or any other sort of cocktail hour. Pierced 5" in length (1 1/2" in width at widest point) Retail Price $150 SALE $80 (The photo is of a silver pair, I am selling the exact same style but in gold) http://s661.photobucket.com/albums/u...rrent=Gold.jpg (Not sure if this will work since it's my first time using photobucket!)

This is great! There have been handful of topics that I have went back and re-evaluated due to the responses from this thread...biggest topic - CAKE! (That is the one thing I have really kept putting off just because I thought it was necessary but didn't want to look at the prices of most cakes!)

Quote: Originally Posted by poohshek Survived another 6 a.m. Jay Johnson boot camp this morning. Two weeks down and two more to go!!! It is extremely hard to get up that early in the morning but it feels good to get the workout in before starting my day in the office. What is the story of Jay Johnson boot camps? Are there located everywhere or is it a "local" thing? Sorry for the ignorance, I've been just the typical gym person forever.

Emily Joy- Thanks for the "insider" info! So you're saying that if you plan on making a purchase at the MAC store, they will just do your make-up for free? So then would you have to tell them when you're calling to make your wedding day appointment that you are going to be making a purchase as well??

We dated for a semester back when I was a sophomore in HS and he was a freshman at a nearby college (so you can imagine how serious that was!), but since we were so young, when he went home for the summer we just kinda let things go. He transferred to a different college the next year so we obviously didn't pick things back up. 2 years later I ran into him but nothing really came of it, 2 more years later the same thing happened again, 2 MORE years later he found me on Facebook and we went on a date. Since then its been a year and a half of official dating/engagement...SOOOOO I guess you can say we've been together for 1 1/2 years officially, but more like 7 years unofficially : )

I LOVE those flip flops!!

Congratulations, and Welcome!!

I love it! Especially the chip clips in back ; ) That's what ya gotta do until alterations!

Quote: Originally Posted by isisferi Hi I am looking for a seaview catholic chappel in cancun or rivera maya? somebody can give me details thanks I am planning a May 2011 catholic wedding and these are the churches I've found. At one point I wanted to have everything (including the ceremony) at the Royal for simplicity sake, however the Gran and the Royal in Playa del Carmen are not set up for catholic weddings. Only the Royal in Cancun has a chapel for a catholic wedding, however it looks gorgeous from the pics! If I weren't so set on staying in Playa I would absolutely look into the chapel at the Royal Cancun more! * Playa del Carmen: Chapel of Nuestra Señora del Carmen on the Caribbean Sea (air conditioned) * Playa del Carmen: Nuestra Señora del Carmen -Downtown * Playa del Carmen: Nuestra Señora de Fatima - Ejido * Playa del Carmen: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - Colosio * Puerto Aventuras: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe * Xcaret: Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi * Akumal: Chapel in Pueblo * Tulum: Mission church

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review/answer questions!! It is SOOO helpful!

Quote: Originally Posted by Emily Joy Hi Guys! My name is Emily. Grew up in Michigan, but living in Miami now. I am marrying the love of my life in Playa on Thanksgiving weekend... Saturday November 27th, 2010!!! Venue TBD. (we are thinking a private beach or old mexican colonial style chruch for the ceremony and still brainstorming for reception locations) Please let me know if you have any recommendations for us. I am in the process of interviewing a handful of wedding planners in Playa right now as well so if you know of anyone fabulous let me know! I've heard great things about BDW's forum community. Looking forward to making great friends and getting and giving advice. YAY!!! Hey Emily! Who all have you looked in to as far as planners? I've looked into a few myself, and trying to narrow them down. Have you heard of/investigated Ajua planners at all?

Quote: Originally Posted by bmlynch Hello, I just went on my site inspection at the Royal resort/ Gran Porto resort in playa del carmen. We loved it. Right on the water and walking distance to the amazing town with restaurants/clubs/bars. We set the date for Nov 6 2010 at the royal! Was seeing if anyone knew of a great website for save the dates (beach theme) and any other advice thanks! Im the only one of my friends engaged and noone is helping me !! Beth Lynch I'm a 2011 PDC bride, although am beginning planning so early it feels like it's in 2010! We are looking at having the Royal as our hotel as well. Have you spoken much to their planners? I would love to hear some of the arrangements you make with them.

Those look great! A great way to get all the info on there you need, and look cute at the same time!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tanya Marie Congrats and happy planning!! I too am a Playa bride...was there for a site visit last month. It is such a wonderful place and so much to do. We aren't having a catholic wedding, but I did see the church on 5th it really is quaint, really is a pretty church! Happy Planning, let me know if either of you Playa brides have any questions! Congrats! When is your date? What are your deatils? (Venue, hotel, etc.) I'm just getting started so am wanting any information you've got!!

What a cute idea!

I agree with many of the other comments. I am planning a May 2011 wedding in Playa del Carmen and felt the same way when I first started...where do I begin!??! You need to find the thing that is most important to you and go from there. For me it was the church. We are having a catholic wedding and I wanted a beautiful catholic church. Once I found that, then we were able to begin looking for hotels that were going to be great, yet close to the church since we didn't want to have to transport people back and forth. Once you kinda figure out your priorities, things definitely begin to fall into place!