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Quote: Originally Posted by Ginalyn I'm not sure exactly why they aren't able to reserve El Patio, but my guess is that it's because by then they'd have a good idea as to whether or not there will be alot of guests at the resort. If there are alot of guests at the resort, then they probably won't be willing down to close the restaurant for a reception, because they'll need to make sure they have enough restaurants open to accomodate all the guests. As far as food we had the tortilla soup, mixed green salad, shrimp in puff pastry, surf and turf, and tiramisu. Our guests loved everything. My favorite was probably the shrimp in puff pastry. I didn't care much for the tiramisu. I only asked them to bring out one per table since the wedding cake was our real dessert. I asked Jaci instead of having a dessert (because we'll have a wedding cake) could we have a second appetizer and she said that was fine. She seems really flexible with switching this for that, thus far. I was also wondering about El Patio for a group dinner I was told the only restaurant that they could offer for groups over 15 is the buffet restaurant and you have to get there at opening time to reserve... Has anyone with a group reserved El Patio before? I thought in previous forums searches brides had!

Jaci told me that most brides have the trio play during the cocktail hour. I think that is what we're doing. iPod for ceremony, trio for cocktail hour, iPod for reception. Now I just have to convince the hotel not to charge for the speaker system, I figured other brides did I should be able to! Lol

I really didn't know the difference between the caribbean trio and the mariachi trio. Jaci gave me this link to check out the caribbean trio. YouTube - trio clasicos *

Very fun! And creative!

We had been dating 5 months! We are both in our 30's when you know, you know!

Wow. As of the airline tickets weren't enough! Thanks for the heads up

I've searched for ideas here then just made my own template(I'm with you, not enough posts to open docs.)

I think we all have this worry! I guess I look at as if someone can't enjoy themselves with the sun shine for a wonderful occasion, they aren't going to be happy anywhere!

Go with what makes you feel good!

Very Cute!!!!

Very cute, your guests will love them!

Congrats and welcome! Happy planning.

Wonderful photos, your FI will love them!

What great inspiration

I would be interested too... It seems the places I have found have a minimum purchase of like 200

Wow you did a ton of work! Thanks for sharing!

These are going to be so helpful

What a great alterantive to just a plain pillow!~ good job.

First of all THANK YOU for sharing.... I've been trying to describe how I want my hair... and your pictures help a ton! Just like what I wanted! Also, the boudoir book was agreat idea, you're a beautiful woman I bet your husband was amazed!

I absolutely love the hankerchief idea. I was trying to think of something I could get my parents as a keepsake, but what do you get for someone who has everything? It is a sincere and classic gift, thanks!!!!!!

I agree with all of you girls too! I have been lucky to have great family members, but I've heard horrible stories with some that don't

I have the same questions as Emily... can anyone help us out?

I've been looking for linen shirts for the men in the wedding. We wanted something with a subtle embroidering down the front. I've only been able to find one we like at Justlinens.com has anyone ordered from here, or have a suggestions for another place to find linens shirts

What a great idea! I thought about waiting until I got to Mexico to buy the maracas. Less to carry.

Wow these dresses are amazing! I was thinking about getting a cute ivory dress for our welcome dinner, I better start looking