Jackie22

These look fantasitc & very real!

Dulce, my wedding coordinator email me pictures. I also did alot of deciding based on this thread and reading the reviews. Once I picked the gazebo I knew I wanted everything fairly close together so I narrowed it down from there. Read through this thread it will help

Thanks for the update! We are staying on the adult only side but all of my wedding day events will be on the family side. Ceremony in the Coba Gazebo, Cocktail Hour at the Pandero Terrace and Dinner on the cove Terrace. But I hope the other gazebo gets fixed soon, especially for the brides who had their hearts set on getting married in it. Quote: Originally Posted by julieswedding No, the Coba is the south gazebo, it is on the Aventura Cove side (family side). The furthest north gazebo is the Tulum Gazebo (the one that was on fire) and the new wedding gazebo, the Chichen Gazebo, is between the two of them and on the north side (Spa side). From the main patio area (in front of maze) at Aventura Spa, you can see the Coba Gazebo on one side and the Chichen Gazebo on the other. The Tulum Gazebo can not be seen from there, because it sits at the very end of the property on the north side.

Is the North gazebo the Coba gazebo?

I booked Fernando Fuentes there is a thread somewhere on here about him.

My cake topper is done... Reserved for JackieScott by lynnslittlecreations on Etsy Lynns Creations on Etsy was great to work with

Can any past ASP brides recommend a cake flavor?

Quote: Originally Posted by NaM Here are pictures (by Del Sol) of the Mexican Trio. Basically it's a small mariachi band. You get them per hour so you can have them where you want them, for how long you want them. How long did you have the Mexican trio for?

Quote: Originally Posted by NaM Just had to jump in here and give a post bride prospective... -You actually don't have to confirm location for a private event in advance. Technically, they aren't even confirmed until after you get down there and have your meeting. You can request them if you have your heart set on one in particular but it's not a confirmation. Also, if you get down there and want to change the location...as long as it's available, they let you. -Your table decorations sound amazing!! They have SOOO many to pick from when you get down there, I was really overwhelmed. They come from Moon Palace and get delivered on the day of your event. Our problem with this: the WC didn't communicate between resorts and they rented our color out to someone at Moon Palace. But we did have way more tables than 2 and they gave us a great color to make up for it. The little bursts of color make such a difference-yours will look great! -Love, love, loved the mexican trio!!!!!! -And not to be debbie downer but they don't update the website. Ours said we were the only one too and there were 2 other weddings that day. BUT...we hardly noticed and it takes no attention away from you what so ever if there are other weddings. Thanks for the insiders perspective! Dulce had told be that private events needed to be booked 30 days in advance. I had to sign a private event contract. I wanted particular locations maybe thats why I'm excited to hear the mexican trio was fantastic, we really wanted to have them for our cocktail hour. Dulce also told me that the mexican trio as well as the horse & carriage needed to be resewrved 30 days prior. Either way I reserved them just to ensure they will be there. Hopefully thats the case. I'm ok with not being the only wedding I just thought it would be an added bonus to be the only wedding, that stinks they dont update their website.

Quote: Originally Posted by skadow I see your wedding is in almost a month Jackie / Christ! Have you guys finalized everything with your WC. Decorations and Locations of events? Or are you going to do it when you get their? If you have finalized everything you should post a summery for us! I am soo sooo soo excited, I still have ten months, so i'll live vicarously threw your wedding lol. I will probably provide them with a detail list down to the T, but then again I love planning stuff. Yes, sooo excited tomorrow is 1 month till I leave... Since I switched to a private dinner I do have all my locations picked out for the ceremony, cocktail hour & dinner. FYI: this needs to be done in advance if you are going with a private event. I also made dinner reservations for a welcome dinner 2 nights before the wedding and a "rehersal" dinner the night before. There is no extra charge for this but the restaurants are limited to 3 choices & the seatings times are also limited. Though it would be a nice way to get everyone together. I picked out my table linens, since I only have 2 tables I'm upgrading to a colored linen I thought it was in an inexpensive way to personalize my day. I chose my wedding colors. (lime green table cloth, chocolate brown chair bow & chocolate brown napkins) Besides that I'm not doing any other decorations. I figure the resort will be so beautiful it won't need it anything else. I have also confirmed the mexican trio for my cocktail hour, this need to be done atleast 30 days prior to the event. I have checked the palace wedding website and it looks like I'm the only wedding that day which is super exciting

I know Fernando Fuentes uses MAC makeup

2nd gives you a fantastic shape!!!

looks like you had a wonderful time, congrats!

Do body wraps really work? Are bodywraps just another weight loss gimmick or can bodywraps help you achieve weight loss and fitness goals? The answer to that question depends a lot on you. Assuming you've chosen body wraps that work by carefully evaluating the choices with the criteria I will be giving you, you need to look at your expectations. Are you assuming that all you need is a good bodywrap to get results? Bodywraps can provide benefits but are you believing a stand-alone weight loss tool? The answer is a resounding "no". Even the very best body wrap works best when it is just one aspect of a total weight loss program involving exercise and diet. If you go into this idea of wrapping for weight loss thinking that it's a quick fix, I can tell you that you will be setting yourself up for disappointment. Instead of asking yourself do body wraps really work, why not start with a more important question: am I willing to work to achieve my weight loss goals? In this 7-part weight loss and fitness article, we will explore the most popular types of wraps as well as other important factors to look at in making your decision, assuming you've already answered the question above with a resounding yes, I'm willing to work The Basic Three in Wrapping: 3 popular types of body wraps are mineral wraps, herbal body wraps and detoxing clay wraps. Of these 3, I personally favor detoxifying clays (Choose herbal-wraps that add only organic herbs and use the purest detoxing clays. A note about aluminum: Ask about aluminum content in the clays being used. This is an important consideration for me because of the studies I've read about linking excess aluminum and health challenges such as Alzheimer's. Some clays have a lot of aluminum while others do not. Ask. However, as long as the ingredients are pure and quality ingredients, any one of these three main types, as well as the newer options such as infrared heat and lipase wraps, can provide benefits. Please read on about what is realistic to expect and what is just not realistic to expect. Regardless of type of treatment you choose, the strongest tips I can share are: •Scrutinize body-wrap ingredients: Some of what goes on you will also go in you, through your pores, so look for organic ingredients •Ask questions about safety: What do the wrap-technicians say about dehydration, preparing before the wrap, what to expect after the wrap and any unusual symptoms that might indicate a problem while doing the wrap? •Ask questions about allergic reactions: Do not assume that there are no cautions. Wrap-technicians will tend to be busy and could forget to mention something so always ask about allergic reactions. Specifically mention any ingredient you are aware of that might cause a reaction if applied topically. Do this whether or not you see your allergic ingredient listed. Your allergen might be there and just be part of a "mixture" that is added as one ingredient, similar to the way manufacturers often include monosodium glutamate in with "vegetable broth" in tuna. Discuss any and all medications you are taking and any medical condition you have: In particular, let your wrap-technician know if you have diabetes, heart disease or circulatory problems. Visit the spa's website before an in-person visit: Evaluating your options may be easier if the spa has a website because, though you'd still be hit with marketing as soon as you go there, you wouldn't be getting the hard sell that an in-person techician can impose. Visit the website and write down a list of questions to ask the wrap technician when you call or visit. Ask about any package deals, promotions, etc. A spa offering any type of weight loss tool should also be able to provide "realistic" results. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Look for testimonials from people who have kept the weight off for at least six months. It's one thing to lose 19 inches in an hour. It's another thing to still have that 19 inches gone after half a year has passed. It is my hope that you use body-wraps and any other tools for weight loss in addition to healthy living and not instead of making positive changes that would support a better weight for you. Any weight loss too really works best within a well-rounded program including diet and fitness, as well as motivation coaching and counseling for emotional issues surrounding persistent weight gain.

Has she had her baby yet? Anyone know if she is having a boy or girl?

Hello, I did a google image search and came across a wedding at Aventura Spa Palace. I think Rachael is a member of BDW. I hope she does not mind me posting them but they are really great and show alot of ASP. They were helpful for me to look at. Not to mention the bride looks beautiful! http://rachelandscottswanson.shutterfly.com/23

I'm also looking for suggestions for my honeymoon... We are getting married next month in Mexico and have decide to take our honeymoon in the fall, October/November. We were thinking Hawaii, Australia, Bora Bora... We are looking to go for around 11 days/ 10 nights. I know these are expensive destinations but we are not looking to spend a ton of money. I do want to stay at a resort though. Does anyone have any other location suggestions or specific resort suggestions in any of those destinations? Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by skadow What rooms are you ladies booking? I think most of our guests are going with Standard on the Spa side. I think me and man might do the conciege level just because its our wedding / hunnymoon. I also think that we might do a week at the spa and a week on the cove side so I can visit with my niece as well as the adults. I think all of my guests are in standard rooms. Me & the soon to be hubby are staying in the concierge level room All on the spa side.

Quote: Originally Posted by c&j I just toured Beach Palace (as well as many of the other Palace's) when I was down in Mexico last week. Beach Palace was great, I also really liked Playacar Palace. Here are some pros & cons of Beach Palace: Pros: -BEAUTIFUL beach & water; Cancun just re-did their beach so it is double the size it used to be and you can't beat the color of the water in Cancun -Updated rooms and resort with a modern feel: got ruined a couple years back from the hurricane, so they re-did everything -Great food: we tried the lunch buffet and everything we has was excellent, along with their drinks (Playacars was also excellent; I think the Palace resorts take care of their food well) -2 Sky terraces on the top floor of the building; 2 bars, pools and hot tubs. You can also get married on the very top sky terrace -Close to Cancun attractions; walking distance between La Isla Mall and Flamingo Plaza and bus fare is cheap if you want to explore further Cons: -In the heart of Cancun; may not be the feel you are looking for -Beach wedding location isn't totally private if that's what you would like -Doesn't have the "tropical" feel that some of the other resorts have with all the palm trees, palapas, etc. -Rain site for the ceremony and reception is in a ballroom I have pictures if you would like to see any of them. Hi, I'm getting married next month at Aventura Spa Palace, what were your thoughts on that resort?

Quote: Originally Posted by KarenM Hi girls! I have some more stuff to share. I had clutches made for my 3 BM's by seller mod dots textiles. Hope was great to work with. She sent me links with tons of fabric options and helped me find ones that she didn't have. ModDotTextiles by ModDotTextiles on Etsy She made tags for me for the inside of each clutch too. This isn't related to my wedding, but I'm throwing a shower for one of my best friends in a few weeks and her theme is butterflies. They're getting married at the Peggy Notebart nature museum in Chicago (& they have a gorgeous butterfly room). Anyway, I found these cute shower favor bags and I think we'll put flower seeds or something in them. Seller ThatFinalTouch has a ton of cute favor bags in different styles (& favor boxes too). For all those Final Touches you've been looking by ThatFinalTouch I'm totally digging these clutches, they are sooo cute!

Welcome to the forum and congratulations! The forum will help you plan, plan, plan! There is tons of information on here so happy searching!

Welcome to the forum and congratulations! The forum will help you plan, plan, plan! There is tons of information on here so happy searching!

Welcome to the forum and congratulations! The forum will help you plan, plan, plan! There is tons of information on here so happy searching!

Welcome to the forum and congratulations! The forum will help you plan, plan, plan! There is tons of information on here so happy searching!

Welcome to the forum and congratulations! The forum will help you plan, plan, plan! There is tons of information on here so happy searching!