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We also aren't doing the bouquet/garter toss thing... and I like your idea about honoring the married couples... but out of 31 people we only have 4 married couples! If anything I'd rather not do anything that might alienate people (mostly the singles!) But our dance is only 2.5 hours long so I wonder if we even need anything? I hope not because I'm running out of time and brain power!

Quote: Originally Posted by sungoddess_08 Wow -- can we start packing yet? I find Wedding stuff gathering all over my apartment, and I just want to be on the beach right now! What sort of esthetic things are you going before you go? I booked a nail appointment, and I'm debating getting some waxing done. But I should also re-dye my hair. Lots of logistics to worry about! Are you all excited? Same here.. my house has wedding stuff in bags and boxes in just about every corner! It's getting out of control - I just can't wait to pack it all up and get on the plane! I'm also worried about how much luggage I'll have to bring... I have no idea how to guess and I don't want to pack up my towels just yet because I don't want them to be completely flattened/squished from being packed up for so long! I'm getting a pedicure the day before we leave and a hair cut on the 22nd (same day as my bachelorette) also having my hair trial that day. I need to get a manicure but not sure if I should wait and do that once in mexico or not. I should probably color my hair too but that's last on my list since everything is getting so expensive! 26 days til I leave!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Patourn Hey Swankster, Just wanted to say welcome to your 1 month count down!!! Hope all the planning is going well!!! Thank you! AAAHHH I'm so excited!

Quote: Originally Posted by Erica_Bellerive I’m back!! I just got in today and I’m exhausted. I will be back on to right my review in the next few days. It was AMAZING! P.S. Cheryl I saw you on your wedding day you looked beautiful Congrats!! Can't wait to read your review!

Quote: Originally Posted by nbulldog19 No I actually used glue dots and attached it but you could def do a back side if you wanted Did the glue dots hold it well? I'm concerned because the surface of the fans are uneven, etc. Thanks!

Wow these readings are all really good! I thought I had mine picked out but you make me rethink! I am also using a sand ceremony frame.. found it on etsy.com: Unity Sand Ceremony Frame by SayAnythingDesign on Etsy[]=tags&includes[]=title

Thanks so much! I can't wait to give the book to my FI... still deciding if i want to give it to him myself so I can see the look on his face or if I should have it delivered the morning of the wedding and have him not see me til the moment I walk down the aisle.... if anyone has insight please share

Quote: Originally Posted by thope Ladies, I get married in 14 days and i hadn't even thought about a program until i stumbled across this thread..all of the ideas look really nice but i'm going to pass. I still need to get spanks and create a welcome letter for my oot bags. I think i will add the ceremony info in the welcome letter like skadow..best of wedding luck to everyone!!! Spanks! U crack me up Quote: Originally Posted by nbulldog19 I actually hate the idea of programs, but really wanted to thank my guests and pay respect to the loved ones Austin and I have lost especially my dad. I had a small wedding party just a MOH and best man so instead of programs I put Raffia fans on each chair with an extra large postcard I made at vistaprint as a thank you. People loved it. This is awesome... I'm also doing the raffia fans with a postcard attached... still hoping to get some info on our ceremony but if not this is a great alternative. Thanks for sharing!

Quote: Originally Posted by MDLady Are they 8.5x11 or smaller? It doesn't say They're smaller... maybe 7X9 or similar..

Congrats Mrs. Cheryl Scott! I got goose bumps reading your memories

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Quote: Originally Posted by StarfishBride2010 Here is the link...its a frame by Umbra Amazon.com: Umbra Ether 10.5 X 8-Inch Frame, Espresso: Home & Garden This is cool! Better order quick though because it says there are only 2 in stock!

Quote: Originally Posted by msamanda Hi guys, Its been a while since I have posted, still trying to limit my resort down, I keep coming back to the Bahia principe with the intention on staying at Coba....I am still waiting for group pricing from our travel agent with the intention of getting married the first week of Feb. 2011. I am anxious to book and get the ball rolling. I have a few questions, I am looking for somewhat current prices for the wedding packages, pool side reception info., private function information, flowers prices etc. I clearly do not have enough posts to open the pdf documents (its very frusterating..I am working on getting enough though!). I was wondering if anyone had any of that information if they could email it to me at [email protected] I pretty much want to assess the costs, ensure I am making the right decision...the other closest resort in the running is the dreams tulum...however, quite expensive! eeek. Thanks for the help!. I just emailed you...

Ugh I'm stuck on my programs/songs STILL! I need help! Can someone clarify my number of songs is correct (Trish, I know you said 6 songs but I'm wondering if you were the only one?) 1. Song for when guests are seated 2. Prelude (parents, groom)? 3. Processional (bride)? 4. Document signing (does this same thing go for the symbolic ceremony?) 5. Sand ceremony 6. Recessional I am also in desperate need of program wording/ceremony order of events... I don't need anything too detailed.. just something so our guests can kind of follow along and know what's going on when. Does anyone have this for the symbolic ceremony? I've emailed Jazmin but she's not responding to my emails anymore! Help!?

I got mine at the Dollar Tree $1 each... looks like you can buy them online too: Bulk Sudoku Puzzles Books at DollarTree.com

Quote: Originally Posted by midnight24 the royal gold club has an internet area you can use if you booked that area. the have free wi-fi in the lobbies now. you can use your iphone, laptop if you bring one. although...crazy thought...why bring your computer on vacation I agree... there's no way I'd bring my computer with!! Quote: Originally Posted by Patourn Swankster I finally heard from Jazmin.....booking Bijan as we speak!! How goes everything with you?? Midnight...can't wait to see your pictures! All is good... i finally emailed my confirmation document back to Bijan... he wrote back almost immediately and addressed all my questions... so far he has been a breeze to work with. Still no word from Jazmin though... I don't have a single email from her since April 2. I have given her a lot of slack since I know she's busy with weddings but I would think she could at least dedicate an hour or 2 each week to respond to emails. Boo.

Hey girls! We all get married next month! Yay! My legal wedding is June 4 and we leave for Mexico on June 8... I'm almost ready to go... BD shoot was a couple weeks ago...it was awesome. My shower and bachelorette party are later this month. Other things I have yet to take care of are also finding a sand ceremony kit. I found a cool sand frame I think I'm going to get but still undecided because it's twice as expensive as most other kits, still need to figure out what to do about a guest book, assemble our programs, figure out who's going to take what for us (we have TONS of stuff to bring down between OOT bags, fans, sashes, etc), seating arrangement for dinner and a few other odds and ends. Oh and one big issue is what I'm going to do with my dog while I'm gone... that's causing some stress right now. Other than that I'm feeling pretty good though and I am just counting down the days! (34 til we leave!)

Quote: Originally Posted by alison15 Wow they look great! Were you nervous at all for taking them? Thanks! At first I was terrified! But I warmed up quickly... and a couple glasses of wine helped!

Here's a small peak at my BD pics... I'm really happy with them!

Hey ladies... got another random question... How are you able to post to this forum while at the GBP? Do you bring your own laptop or do they have some there for guests to use? Do they cost much? Thanks!

WOW! You look amazing!

Quote: Originally Posted by Ayita So, this is the program we put in out welcome booklets : Welcome drinksThe bar Friday, May 1st Starting 9pm We’ll kick off the festivities with some welcome drinks on Friday night. Come and join us at the bar, this is our treat ! Whether you feel like a tea or a martini we’ll be glad to see you after dinner. Ceremony The beach Saturday, May 2nd 5:30pm Please start to gather by the beach bar at 5:00-5:15pm. The ceremony will last approximately 30 minutes before you can get some drinks ! Cocktails – Pictures The beach 6:00pm- 8:00pm Cocktail time will be by the beach from 6:00-8:00pm, while the photograph shoots the official wedding pics ! DinnerThe restaurant 8:30pm PartyThe restaurant / the bar 10:30pm Mexican BuffetThe restaurant Sunday, May 3rd12:30pm And this is the program of the ceremony itself that we had in the ceremony programs : The Wedding Ceremony Prelude SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole Processional YOU'RE SO COOL Hans Zimmer AT LAST Etta James Greeting First reading A description of marriageEdmund O'Neill Read by xxx Wedding message Exchange of consent Exchange of vows Second reading The eternal songRosemonde Gérard Read by xxx Exchange of rings Sand Ceremony Music I'M YOURS Jason Mraz Pronouncement of marriage Recessional BETTER TOGETHER Jack Johnson & Buena Vista Social Club Hope this helps ! This is awesome - thanks for sharing! What type of ceremony did you have in Mexico? Was it the legal or symbolic? I am having a hard time knowing what order things are going to be happening... I wonder if it's different for each officiant or if they follow a standard?

Quote: Originally Posted by meldal101010 We are getting legally hitched before we leave for our 'wedding' in Mexico and i'm just wondering if any of you have had some troubles writing your program for a symbolic ceremony? I have NO idea what to put on it. We aren't saying prayers or anything, so what have you all done for a symbolic wedding program? Thanks I'm totally in the same boat... doing the legal thing here (hush hush) and symbolic in Mexico... problem making a program is that I have no idea what the order of events is for the ceremony... I'd like to get a little more specific with what's going on rather than just mention wedding ceremony at 4pm...

I really want to make a simple program - maybe just a small card to attach to our raffia fans... but I have NO idea what the order of events is for my ceremony so I'm not sure what to put on the program...??

I'm also hoping to see some program ideas