~Crista-Lee~

I checked out the Caribe site... I wasn't WOW'ed by their work. Caribe's #1 package is included in our package... but I'm contemplating bringing someone with us and paying for the whole week. Our WC mentioned we can bring someone with us for a minimum three night stay plus the $500... I used to think that DW we're a cheaper alternative... I was sadly mistaken

Hi Nicole, Did you have pay the vendor fee for your photographer? Your pics are great! Thanks, Crista Quote: Originally Posted by ~Nicole~ I used Moments that Matter Photography. They are members of the forum. They were the best wedding decision I made by far! Yes, I believe Caribe and Matias are the only ones that the $500 fee doesn't apply to. Here are my pics: MEXICO Destination Wedding Photography, Wedding Photojournalism throughout the Mayan Riviera check out Nicole & Curt in the galleries and the blog. If you have any questions let me know!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Crista-Lee~ I'm starting with my to-do lists: 1. Finish getting address' for my Save the Dates (ordered this weekend) 2. Write out Christmas cards to go with the STD's. 3. Start looking for BM dresses 4. Start looking for center piece idea's/ decor idea's Oh... I missed another one... 5. hit the gym at least 5 times this week! I was away for work last week and feel off the wagon... hard...

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Yikes that all blended together, here it is easier to read STARTING Friday, November 27th 2009 – ENDING Friday, December 11th 2009 We will check in with what is done either as it’s done or every other Friday and start a new list: KittenHeart (Amy) to do’s: 1. Pay deposit to order TTD 2. Pay deposit to DJ 3. Exchange JCrew vest for smaller size 4. Go to jewelry district and get additional supplies to make jewelry and finish fascinators 5. Buy cardstock and print out OOT bag items 6. Print out guestbook tree and get supplies for it AmyBermuda to do’s: 1. 2. 3. MrsVaughn2B (Andrea) to do’s: 1. Bridesmaid shoes - think I almost got this one down! 2. Select a cake person for my AH reception 3. Send check to photog's for payment #2 of 3 4. Order bags for OOT bags 5. begin to select make up and hair for wedding day Meghan to do’s: 1. 2. 3. Thefuturemrslutz (Lindz) to do’s: 1) SAVE the DATES!!!! Pretty much everyone knows about my wedding, but I want to make it official. 2) Travel agent stuff. I need to make a decision whether to use one or not. 3) Book MY wedding trip. 4) FINISH website!! I have started it...it is a work in progress. The only sections I have completed are the first page, "Happy Bday Marry Me," and our blog ("Keep up with us"). I'm starting with my to-do lists: 1. Finish getting address' for my Save the Dates (ordered this weekend) 2. Write out Christmas cards to go with the STD's. 3. Start looking for BM dresses 4. Start looking for center piece idea's/ decor idea's

Actually another "issue" we have... When booking this resort with our TA, she told us that they have a Donkey come to your cocktail party. We thought this was great and a lot of fun! We found out this weekend that the Azul Sensatori and Beach will no longer allow the Donkey on the premises. I'm feeling pretty ripped off right now... being promised and sold on certain things... to have them taken away!!!

I'm also booked at the Azul Sensatorui... we met with our WC this weekend... we found a few things about their policies that we were not pleased with. I'm a little upset with our TA who booked us there for not telling us these details before. Our guests with chilidren, regardless of age, have to pay an upgrade free for a different suite catagory. With the photography, we've checked out the websites for the "approved" vendors... honestly I'm just not wow'd by what I saw. I'm a little dispointed already...

I would love to get her contact information if you wouldn't mind! That's a great price.. I was getting a little worried about money looking at the prices at the resort. Will there by any issues with bringing someone from outside in? Or do you have to buy a day pass? Thanks, Crista Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert OH BTW. I just heard back from the M.A.C make up artist who is from the cancun area and is willing to travel to AS to do make-up for our group. here is here prices.s $100 for bride $60 for everyone else. Im going to concider this and compare it with AS spa prices.

I've started making my selections on the Loma's site. I really love the butterfly idea, but I think the price might be a little high. Has anyone else selected this or done this? I'm wondering if it's worth the cost!?!?

Hi Nicole, Please add me... November 10, 2010 Quote: Originally Posted by ~Nicole~ I thought I'd post the list again.... seems like we have some new people on the thread that may need to be added? If your name is missing, let me know and I'll add you!! Wow, looks like we have quite a few coming up!! November 2009 cappucino2009 ~Nicole~ - November 5, 2009 mkondracki- November 8, 2009 Anon101 - November 14, 2009 lenka14 – November 14, 2009 soon2bmrs.Pritchard – November 18, 2009 – 4pm beachbride 2009 - November 20, 2009 - 4pm heather0618 - November 21, 2009 Hoosierfan - November 21, 2009 rtswan – November 26, 2009 gemwhite2be - November 27, 2009 AshManahan – November 27, 2009 Angelfish – November 28, 2009 – 4pm December 2009 Stacyehenry – December 5, 2009 January 2010 melissa.crossley - January 2, 2010 southmil - January 31, 2010 blondie bride x February 2010 MrsVaughn2B – February 13, 2010 Afrommert – February 13, 2010 – 5pm OMT - February 14, 2010 March 2010 Lolo – March 3, 2010 Melsha - March 16, 2010 April 2010 daifje - April 10, 2010 Aneliese26 – April 19, 2010 sunkissed bride - April 22, 2010 May 2010 27 dresses - May 5, 2010 LivandScot - May 7, 2010 KittenHeart - May 8, 2010 Mocashman – May 10, 2010 Amybermuda – May 29, 2010 June 2010 July 2010 meghan - July 2, 2010 Meesh – July 10, 2009 Daniepps – July 31, 2010 August 2010 September 2010

I bought my dress from The Bride's Project on Broadview. It was a fun and great experience and it felt great to donate to such a great cause. I will be donating my beautiful dress back when I'm done and I do suggest it to anyone else too! The website is The Brides' Project - Fighting cancer, one dress at a time

I bought my dress from The Bride's Project on Broadview. It was a fun and great experience and it felt great to donate to such a great cause. I will be donating my beautiful dress back when I'm done and I do suggest it to anyone else too! The website is The Brides' Project - Fighting cancer, one dress at a time

We just bought Wii Fit Plus. It let's you customize a work out instead of just a single movement. So far so good, I just wish that my heart rate would get up there and remain at a steady rate to get a good fat burning work out.

I need to get this!! I need Jillian as my personal trainer. I have the Biggest Loser Yoga and I love it! It's challenging, intense and you sweat like crazy. I'm sad for Shay... she deserved to be there.. actually I want to be on the ranch!

We asked one of good friends that's super outgoing, friendly and who we know will make sure everyone's having a good time. I have the utmost faith in her to make the reception fun for everyone.

The Pogues - Love You Til The End Adele - Make You Feel My Love Jack Johnson - Angel (My FI plays this for me on his guitar and sings! It melts my heart every time!)

Beautiful Dress!

I was thinking of my FI and GM wearing linen capri's? Has anyone else seen capri's on a wedding party? How did it look? He want's a casual and fun look.

Is the make up artist in the Mayan? Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart A master list is ALWAYS good... I keep adding to it every day it feels like and now it's far too big. Has anyone ever gotten airbrush makeup done? I just booked my makeup artist and that's what she does, apparently it's flawless and lasts for up to 20 hours.

Quote: Originally Posted by Meyer2010 Okay... This is what I did. I used Vistaprint to make our business cards with our information for money/tip card holders on one side and on the other side bI put this poem. We will use the tip holder side by putting colored paper behind it and hanging it on the bag. So you can't see the other side. This is the poem we used for our OOT bags: As we come upon our special day, Jason and Erica would like to say… Welcome to Mexico, and enjoy your stay. We thank you for coming all this way. Please enjoy these gifts that we all share. They are brought to you with our love and care. Let’s celebrate and keep those cocktails within reach. As we exchange our vows this Wednesday on the beach! 02.10.10 Hope this helps! ~ Erica That's such a cute poem!!

We just did an engagement party this past weekend and had a great time! Our families live in different cities on the other side of the country. We kept it simple, invited friends and co-workers - with whom we have the intention of inviting when the time comes, we know that all of them won't be able to make it but it was just nice to have a party in recognition of our engagement. We also told people we didn't want gifts but no one listened! We'll be drunk from now until the wedding!

I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only one who's had a similar issue!! I had a friend from junior high message me on facebook and ask if she was invited to my wedding. I'd literally been engaged for a week! I responded saying that no dates have been set or guest listed started. She didn't respond. A few weeks ago I had posted on facebook that I found my dress and I thanked my BM's who were with me. She sent another message asking if she was a BM!!!! WTF I responded telling that I was honoured that she has offered, however I've chosen women in my life who have been instrumental in my life and who I'm extremely close with. I couldn't believe it!! I was baffeled!!!! Now I'm torn... invite or not to invite. I feel like it would be a pity invite and I haven't even seen her in about 6 years. She wasn't even someone I was close with years ago!

Katie, I love your wedding website! What an awesome idea! (Sorry for snooping!)

I looked into getting the passport invites made for us, they quoted me $150 design fee and then each invite would be $5-$8. I'm just not sure if I'm over paying and could do them myself cheaper?

I'm super excited today... it's one year exactly until our big day! For anyone that did Passport invites.. did you make them yourself? I'm really torn on making my own or ordering them. I'm just not sure how much work will really be involved... help!

Do you have a picture of the ring bearer pillow?