TonyandTricia

Quote: Originally Posted by teshy1 Our ceremony is at 11 a.m.; it was the only time left on the day we wanted to get married. Our reception is at 6:30 p.m., then we're doing dancing in the resort disco after that. We plan on doing our pictures right after the ceremony, then just letting everyone do their own thing until the reception. My biggest worry is having enough time in the morning to get everyone's hair and makeup done and get dressed. My biggest stress right now (aside from getting to my dress fitting on time tonight!) is my wedding ring. The one that matches my engagement ring turned out to be a lot pricier than I was originally told. Not sure what I'm gonna do, and we leave in 5 weeks! What are you going to wear to the disco? I'm trying to decide. You should consider having a small privately owned place make your band. We were quoted a high price too for my band and then went to a mom and pop place and they quoted us 1/2 of what the other place did!

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMsMoulton Our ceremony is at noon. I didn't want it to be to late because we are doing the traditional not see each other the day of the wedding and sleep seperatly the night before. I need time for my sis to do everyones hair and have a margarita too! lol YAY!!! When I start to read the details about people's day I just get so flippin' excited!! I can't believe it's almost here!! Today, my patients canceled due to snow so I went shopping and had a pretty successful day! I most likely have my shoes taken care of. I want them dyed 2 different colors so they are going to confirm with the dye-girl that she can do that and then call me tomorrow. I also found a back up just in case that doesn't work out. I got my earrings from Dillards and I love them. I got 2 hostess gifts for the girls throwing me a shower. Victoria secret is having their semi-annual sale and had TONS of swim suits in the store (that I actually got to try on instead of chancing it with online) so I found one that I liked finally and got an "outfit" that I thought I might wear for FI on Valentines day. I also found a veil that I loved, but haven't decided on what kind I want yet. I kind of want a cathedral length like this bride... kohler44's biography - Project Wedding Do you guys think it's too long for a beach wedding? Too windy? It's just so pretty, but I could totally go shorter too.

Quote: Originally Posted by mrseddy TonyandTricia, I actually ordered 110 cups. I doubled the special, which at the time was buy 25 cups and get 30 free. (2x55=110 cups for $115 with tax ). There were limited colors for this special but I was undecided between two colors and Very Berry happened to be one of them and was part of the special. I have a hunch that with Valentine's day nearing, they aren't running as many. Have you taken a look at the 'brides on a budget' collection? As far as how many to get, I think every single person (43 not including DH and I) grabbed a handful of petals. You have fewer guests, so that's good and not everyone needs to throw them. You want a couple of good pictures and you can get that from just a few people throwing them right in front of you. If you have more questions you should call them directly. I spoke with someone there and she was very helpful and patient and explained how many cups I should get. I gave the flowers to Val at our on-site meeting and explained that i wanted a few scattered on the aisle and in the gazebo. She said the aisle would be hard to do b/c the wind might scatter them but on the stairs and inside the gazebo would be better. As always, I listened to what Val said:) We didn't have flower girls either. The petals were there before people arrived at the gazebo. 110 cups?!? Holy Cow. I thought you just made a typo when you said you received 30 free. I thought you meant 30 total. Thanks for the info...I think I will give them a call tomorrow. I called them once, and you're right....they are very nice and helpful over the phone. Thanks again.

Quote: Originally Posted by kpuckrin Well, it was a close call but I received the clear starfish in the mail today! We leave at 3:00 am this morning for the airport! I can't believe the time has finally arrived. Looking forward to reading the journal and seeing all the places the starfish has been. Congratulations that your day has finally arrived!!! Good luck!! I'm so excited to get the starfish after you. I'm glad it got passed on! That was a close call!

Quote: Originally Posted by mrseddy Okay, ladies. My review is finally done!! I am so happy to share my experience with you and to answer any questions you may have. I have it under the "review" forum with a link to it in my siggy. Does anyone know how to change a link's name so that it says for example "Moon Palace Review" instead of listing out the path? Also, the pictures were larger when I was editing them but when I saved the thread, they became thumbnail size. Any suggestions? Once again, I just want to thank everyone on this forum for contributing and making my dream wedding possible. I couldn't have done it without you! Enjoy! Thank you soooo much for taking the time to give us that wonderful review!!! I have 2 questions... 1. I am also planning on ordering freeze dried pedals from flyboynaturals.com. You said that you ordered 60 cups total for 45 guests and it was plenty....they no longer have the option to order 25 and get 5 free. You either have to get 20 and get none free or get 30 and get 4 free. I would double one of these and either get 40 or 68 cups. I will have roughly 30 guests that I want to throw pedals, would like them for the aisle, and reception tables. Did you feel like you had a lot more than you really needed or do you think it was perfect? 68 just seems like a ton, but I definitely don't want to run out. 2. You have roses on the aisle...who put them there and when. We will not have a flower girl. Are they placed before guests arrive, after guests arrive, but before bride and who did it?? Thank you so much again for the review!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMsMoulton Just a heads up- If you want to have good and frequent contact with your coordinator this is not the place to book. I am getting married in 53 days and have more frustration than good experiences until now. I've been to the Moon for a wedding and thats why I choose it. To be honest I am starting to regret my decision for the price we are paying. Brooke, sorry to hear you're having a rough time with the coordinators. Do you still have Angelica? She's helping me, but usually takes 1 week to respond. I try to think long and hard before I press send on an email to make sure I've included all questions. And can you believe that we only have 52/53 days to go?!? I'm just so flippin' excited!! What do you plan to do with your free bouquet since you are bringing one down with you? Can we exchange it for something else?

Hi ladies...I need some advice...so wedding starts at 2:00 pm. I wish is was later, but it is what it is, I guess. I'm not having a cocktail hour (don't want to pay for 1 hour of drinking at an ALL-INCLUSIVE resort), we are having a private function (I've somehow convinced myself that cocktail hour is not ok, but paying for a dinner at an all-inclusive resort is acceptable??), and I'm thinking that we will go to one of the clubs/bars to continue the celebration. So...any advice on the timeline? I only see 2 options... 2:00- wedding 2:45- champagne toast 3:00- pics 3 hour gap doing who knows what 6:00-private function (dinner, cake, some dancing if I can convince FI to pay extra for music!) 8:00- move party to bar (after we take a brief detour to our room so I can change out of my dress) _OR_ 2:00- Wedding 2:45- champagne toast 3:00- pics 3:30 or 4:00 private function few hour break 8 or 9:00 meet at bar neither sound that great to me because I feel bad for the guests to have a big break. I read a review on some website one time (i think Tripadvisor) where a guest at the hotel said that he saw a wedding taking place and then after the wedding was over the guests just kind of wondered around with nothing to do afterwards and he said it looked unorganized and awkward. I just don't want that to happen! Anyone else with an afternoon wedding? Any suggestions?

Quote: Originally Posted by Krista_H Timberly - I went to her site and got a quote from her. Not sure if I want to do that or get real from the resort (they have the option of paying for more flowers). Are most of you doing real touch (or silk) flowers? I am getting real/natural touch. I can't remember where I got this website from...I think Brooke... Realistic Silk Wedding Flowers, Natural Touch and Silk Bridal Bouquets Here is my inspiration bouquet that I gave them... I've never attached a photo on here...I hope it works!

Quote: Originally Posted by asbarret Hi Moon Palace Brides! (newbie here). I just decided on Moon Palace for my October 2010 Wedding (after looking at 2000+ photos). Haven't booked anything yet, or even talked to anyone. Would you all recommend using an agent or booking directly through MP? I have emailed Sunmex agency just to see what they have to offer. An important question: When they say a 50% deposit is due 14 days after confirmation....what is the 50%? Is it half of your wedding package....half of your travel....half of everyones travel? Can guests book through a website like travelocity or do they have to book directly through the hotel? Thanks. Yea MP brides! Like Woodsylou said, there's advantages and disadvantages to both. We chose to book through a travel agent to save our guests money instead of save us money.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by snoopAsh I was looking through my pictures! Here is a picture of my friend WAITING at Arrecifies (Brazillian place). They do take a long time. HE IS HUNGRY! LOL Oh, that's funny! This a great thread! Thanks Woodsylou!!

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMsMoulton Shells- How did I not see you were in an accident before?!?! So sorry to hear that its never fun to deal with. We sent out 200 invites/reception cards and have gotten back 40 replies... so I wish I would have waited longer and closer to the date. My mom sent out 260 invites and got 190 replies and had over 350 ppl show up at her reception. Don't know why we bother with rsvps when guests ignore them anyways! Oh god, I hope that doesn't happen to me! I'm sending out 165 invites (320 people) and am really hoping for no more than 225 or 250. I would freak out at 350!!! Shouldn't happen as long as they all read the RSVP card which explicitly states how many seats we have reserved for them. Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMsMoulton I went with the 10" too because its big enough for photos but not huge. I am carrying it on along with the sand ceremony stuff so it doesn't break. Yeah, I'm really thinking that's the best size too. I just wanted to get a feel for what other people are doing. So what do you plan to do with the free bouquet and boutonniere that you get from MP? I feel like I don't want them to go to waste since we hardly get anything else included there!

I have the same issue going on! I think I'll have them both...one on each side, but haven't found a way to tell my dad yet...

Hi ladies!! Just curious...for those of you getting round bouquets...what size are you going with? I'm leaning toward 10", but wondering if that will be too small Thanks! There are beautiful bouquets on here by the way!

Quote: Originally Posted by Raykel Woohoo! It has taken me about three hours, but the ceremony is pretty much done! All we have to do is decide where to put one reading and the music. I say "we" but it is really me. FI helped pick out vows he likes and ring exchange wording but when I told him to read it over he told me he was playing a farting game on ipod. Yes a farting game. Argh!!!! Who else but men would even find that entertaining? So I told him I was coming on here to vent to you guys.....now he is reading the ceremony in the livingroom. Thinks he is soooo funny. I agree...it would be really nice if we could all meet up somewhere later in the year and talk in person:) Very funny! I asked FI if he's been thinking about what he wants to put in our OOT bags and he just looked at me like I was joking and just started cracking up. I was like, "what's so funny?? Really, have you been thinking about it?!?"

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMsMoulton Hello Ladies- I have our ceremony script finished!! I will have to post it later- we bought our sand ceremony vases yesterday from pier one imports (worried the sand is going to get mixed up traveling though), ordering the confetti, parasols, sand, and a bunch of other things this week. Started tanning and we are working out like mad men! Does this ever stop? My dad informed me he has to have rotater cuff surgery this month he informed me that he wanted to get it done before golf season- I said to him I get it Golf Season trumps 1st borns wedding. I see where I stand, he claims thats not what he meant. On a happy note last night we went to Justin's xmas party and they did a raffle and we won the big prize of a 32" flat screen tv... i was like...sweet early wedding gift from the company! So as I write this he is setting it up. Susie- Glad to hear you put the little snot in her place! We already knew that the Feb brides thread is the best thread there is!! I can't wait to see if we can meet up after the weddings and share photos and wedding videos somewhere! You are on top of things, girl! I need to work on the script as well as order my sand ceremony things. I got tons of OOT bag stuff this weekend though, which is good! Will they read our script at MP...I thought I heard something about them not doing it or is that just for civil ceremonies? Flower question for you guys----I am ordering my bouquet this week and really don't know what size to get. What are you guys getting? I'm getting a round one and I'm thinking 10"...is that too small?? I don't want a huge one, but also want it to be a decent bridal bouquet size. Also, those of you taking yours are you carrying it on or checking it?

Quote: Originally Posted by SusieQ So I had a blow up with the stepdaugther last night.... I asked her and her gfriend to turn of the tv at midnight and go to her bedroom (I didn't say they had to go to bed). Got the eyes rolling!!!! I also told them to stop the texting and facebooking.. I got (ah you can not tell me what to do from the friend (Yup!!! the friend). I was "pardon me!!! "this is my house and my rules", whats your home number your parents can come pick you up". They both took off upstairs and slammed the bedroom door. I left it until this morning and I told FI what happened and he blasted his daughter and her friend and then drove her home... The nerve!!!!! "You can not tell me what to do"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DAMN IT GIRL!!! I'll eat you!!!! Susie, your stories always make me laugh.

She did match the inspiration great! It looks good! I'm gonna search this weekend for some samples as well. I think I want mine similar to the blond in the #1. I'll email her some soon. Thanks for the photos!!

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMsMoulton Ok ladies here is my hair ideas I don't know which I like better... the double braided one is pretty neat because its different, but I might not be able to use my tiara and the other one is pretty and simple. What do you guys think? or maybe modify it.... Thank Gosh my sister is my hair stylist and she is willing to do a ton of trial runs! Shells- Loved the story about the pillows!! Timberly- Another cold shopping day Allison- Have a great time this NYE sounds fun They both look very nice! I love your collage. If I had to vote I would vote for #1. #2 is neat, but it seems more schoolgirl-like or something...I don't know I can't put my finger on it. You have beautiful hair! So a more specific question for you. What kind of spray is she putting on your hair to hold the curls? I want mine half up/down as well and I am sooo worried about the humidity. I know some people use...I think it's Redkin Hotsets...what does your sister recommend?

Quote: Originally Posted by mrseddy Hello brides! I'm so sorry for not writing earlier but we JUST bought a computer. I also spent the first 2 weeks back finishing up my move into the hubby's place and getting back into the swing of things at work after 2 weeks in Mexico. I am currently working on my review and just got pictures in from the photographer. She was super quick and amazing. I wanted to say that my wedding was beyond my wildest dreams. We couldn't stop hearing from our guests that we had the best wedding EVER...and we had some hard to please guests. I couldn't agree more. If I could say one thing to you it would be DON'T WORRY!!! Everything will work out just fine. What amazed me was how organized the WCs were. They didn't miss a detail. Not one detail...and I had a lot! I keep dreaming about my wedding and want to relive it! Anyway, I promise to get my review done soon and post some pictures as well. Good luck to all of the upcoming brides. I seriously think you can't go wrong with anything you choose. Can't wait to share the details of our day. Mrseddy. I can't wait for your review!! Congratulations!

Quote: Originally Posted by moonpalacebride Do you American brides have to wait for your legal paperwork to arrive by mail? Apparently here in BC we will receive a non-legal copy of our marriage certificate and will receive the real deal in the mail. Because of this I just booked our civil ceremony for Jan 23rd also. Gotta have that paperwork on time! They told me that it would take 2-3 weeks if I remember correctly or you could just walk the unofficial paperwork over to the courthouse and they would make it official there. I think that's probably what we'll do.

Quote: Originally Posted by CancunBride71010 I'm doing all the legal stuff here in K.C and the symbolic ceremony at Moon. I agree there requirements are overly priced and annoying. I'm doing mine in KC as well! We just reserved our date...Jan. 23. We are doing it in Independence since they have Saturday appointments. FI thought we could just take a few hours off work on Friday and go downtown straight from work...I know that I said that I don't want this to feel like our wedding in any way, but I'd prefer not to be in a ponytail and scrubs! Haha! We aren't telling anyone either. We're just going to keep it to ourselves!

Quote: Originally Posted by Raykel Oh boy...the girls have asked me to come up with a guest list for a shower later in January. So I went through the guest list and ended up with 60 people! So I edited that list and I am still over 40....um isn't that crazy! I was thinking it should be about 20, but with the amount of close family and friends my FI and I have collected over the years (some of us have been friends since we were 5 years old) how the heck to I narrow that list down and not hurt people's feelings? How many people did you guys have at your showers? Have you considered having separate ones for different groups...ex: friends and family at different ones. The only problem I see with that many is that it could be a little overwhelming for the person throwing it. My friend recently offered to throw a baby shower for another one of our friends and the list she gave had 65 people! After a minor panic attack she decided to recruit a couple of us to help her with it. With three of us it was no big deal, but if there's only one or two people it could get kind of pricey for food, drinks, decorations, ect. If there's several girls go for it!

Quote: Originally Posted by kpuckrin Okay...so I've heard from TCI Bride. She is back from her wedding and has mailed the starfish out so it is now on it's way to me. Woohoo! I can't wait to receive it. Yea!!! I think I'm after you! I'm so glad that it's still in circulation!!

Quote: Originally Posted by shellk i have just bought some crest teeth whitening strips from ebay have any of you used these?also i need perfume with the word blue in or where the actual liquid is blue (for my something blu) I am actually a dentist and when I was in school I sold them to raise money for a trip to Venezuela...my family bought a ton and they loved them. There have all different strengths. Most of them got the concentration that you can only get from your dentist, but they do work! It's been a while since I've sold them so I don't remember the one that they all liked the best. This is my third day stuck in the house due to the snow!!! How sad...I had to miss some family gatherings. House is clean, laundry done, I have enough left overs to last a week, read a book, watched several movies, I don't know what to do with myself!! Maybe I can do a little wedding planning. Going to look for some shoes now! I hope all of you had a great holiday!