Cheri

Quote: Originally Posted by Mel4983 Hi! Does this dress zip in the back or is a corset back? Could you please send me some pictures? Do you have any of you in it? I found some on the model, but I wanted to see it on an actual person! lol! Thanks! My email address is [email protected] Hi Melissa! I just sent you an email. Let me know if you have trouble receiving it. My computer is doing crazy things these days! Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Island Bride O M G! This is the dress I want for my TTD! I just did a google search of it and you popped up! I'm not sure a size 12 could get reduced to a size 0/2 though? Hi Island Bride! I'm not sure if it could get sized down quite that much. I know 3 sizes is an easy fix, but I'm not sure about 5 sizes. Maybe one of us could call a seamstress

Quote: Originally Posted by AmyandRich I contacted the salon manager Jana Switch: [email protected] My day is planned like this: 9 am - massage 11:30 - lunch 1pm - hair and makeup (this is supposed to take about 2 hours) we are doing the mimosas and chocolate covered fruit during this time ($10 per person) 5pm - wedding Somewhere in there I will have some photos... I'll know what time after we meet with the photographer. I would schedule your hair and makeup ASAP! When I first tried to last month, they told me they had no openings because other brides were already scheduled. I guess they brought on another stylist. I'm just glad I got my appointments!! Thanks Amy!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by oasisgirl Does anyone ever have any problem to extending their outdoor reception to 10:30pm? I want to do some sunset photo (~7ish), so am planning to start the reception by the dophlin pool at 7:30pm. Didn't want a 2.5 hr reception either. My wedding is in May so I'm planning the timeline. I emailed Aurora but didn't get a definite answer, she just said she'll put the 7:30pm start time in my file... so do you think I'll have issue with having it end at 10:30? I don't think that should be an issue at all. I have my ceremony set at 6, cocktail hour from 6:30-7:30 and reception from 7:30-10:30. I thought as long as it's over by 10:30 it's all good. That's what I'm planning on anyway. Let me know if you hear otherwise, but I'm pretty sure 10:30 end time is fine.

Quote: Originally Posted by AmyandRich Hello all.... less than 60 days away!! I finally got a hair appointment booked. Very releived. We also book a sailing/snorkeling excursion for all of our guests as a thank you. Can't wait!! Hi Amy! I didn't even think about making my hair appointment. May I ask who you contacted? And how soon before the ceremony did you make your appointment for? All these details can make a girl crazy!!! Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Cheri I am soooo over budget with this wedding I feel like puking right now! Someone please make me an offer!!!! Also selling a Mon Cheri style # 18107 grecain gown for $325. Never worn or altered. Originally was going to use for my TTD session but am going a different way completely. Size 12, white.

Hi Girls! I have decided to go another direction and have up for sale a size 12, white Mon Cheri grecian style gown. Style #18107. I was planning on using this gown for my TTD session but have decided to go another way completely. Gown is in perfect condition, never worn, never altered. Very figure-flattering dress. Hoping to get $325. PayPal payment to US or Canada. I will try to upload photos but if I'm unsuccessful you can Google Mon Cheri 18107, and pictures will pop up. "Strapless chiffon over charmeuse with lace-trimmed sweetheart neckline, beaded lace bustline with twist detail and empire waistline. Double layered skirt with ruffled front hem and sweep train."

Quote: Originally Posted by rach220 DH just took these down from the attic and threatened to throw them away! I tried selling them a few months ago and had several brides interested but they all fell through (mostly because of shipping costs to Canada). So I figure I will try again... If you live in the US, these will ship at a flat rate with priority mail! There are 10 of these-color is blue. $20 plus shipping, or best offer! http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...0/CIMG5289.jpg http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...0/CIMG5284.jpg http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...0/CIMG5288.jpg I love these, but I would need to purchase 20 more. Can you tell me where you got them from? I'd hate to see these thrown out! They're so much fun!

Quote: Originally Posted by AchiCAp0547 Awesome Cheri, thanks. I asked Aurora and she told me 1/2 day pass because he's coming 230-930... hopefully there is a nice person at the front desk who won't charge lol. Okay, I will get him a dinner too. Where are you sitting him? You know, I haven't even thought about where I'm sitting anyone yet. I think I'm just going to go with the flow in terms of the seating chart. I'm only having 30 or so guests so I'm just going to let everyone sit wherever they like and hope it works out!

Quote: Originally Posted by Cheri I really would like to pass this on to someone else who will love it so I'm lowering the price to $1000!! It truly is a beautiful gown. Let me know if you have any questions! I am soooo over budget with this wedding I feel like puking right now! Someone please make me an offer!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by AchiCAp0547 Hey Cheri- did you get Samuel a full day pass or a 1/2 day pass? Do we include him in the dinner? If so, where do I sit him to eat? (Or do I just tell him I bought his day pass and go over to the buffet if he's hungry!! HAHAHA LOL IM JUST KIDDING) Hey AchiCA0547! I am actually paying for Samuel to stay at the resort overnight as part of the package so I won't need a day pass. Sorry I can't help with that one, but I would say a full-day pass just to make sure he is there to catch everything you want shot. I've read reviews where they actually don't even charge for day passes, but I guess it depends who's running the front desk. And, yes, I was planning on buying him dinner too even though it will cost a small fortune:-) I'm hoping a happy photographer makes a great photographer!!! Pictures are SOOO important to me; that's one area I'm not skimping on! See you there!!

Quote: Originally Posted by L&A2010 Has anyone gotten a confirmation recently that they won't allow bonfires? I have written Aurora but still haven't heard back. I will let you know what she answers, but based on some recent posts I am not getting my hopes up. I was told they no longer are available!!

Quote: Originally Posted by OceanWonderland Cheri, I think once you get down there you should still ask for the $20 menu. Because someone definitely posted that they still got it and they were married in January this year. It wouldn't hurt to ask... then let us all know if they let you or not Maybe Aurora is the one steadfast with the silver or gold menu, but the other WC are more flexible? I'm still keeping my fingers crossed. Sounds like a plan Oceanwonderland! I'll let you know what happens!

Quote: Originally Posted by L&A2010 I have a question. Now that it seems the only option for a reception is to pay mega $$$ (for those with a guest list above 20) for the gold and silver menu are any of you planning on doing a rehearsal dinner or something to welcome all the guests? I wanted to do a bonfire but it doesn't sound like that is an option any longer Also, I am not sure if this has been answered lately, but does anyone know what the nightly schedule of events is? i.e. Mexican and Caribbean fiestas, fire dancers, etc. I was told the Mexican Fiesta was on Tuesday and the firedancers were on Friday? Who knows, I think they often change the schedule.

Quote: Originally Posted by AchiCAp0547 Hi OceanWonderland! I'm getting married on May 21st, and we're having about 50 people come. So I did want to pick the $20pp option, Aurora said that wasn't available, only the silver or gold option. bummer. I asked for the $20 menu too and was told it's no longer being offered, only the Gold or Silver menu. Bummer!!

Samuel is shooting my wedding on the 25th!! I can't wait; he seems awesome!! Quote: Originally Posted by AchiCAp0547 Just booked Samuel Luna photography for 7 hours.... hope it's all worth it! ***fingers crossed***

This is such a hard choice! I spent hours going back and forth and finally landed on Flash Portfolio | Top Mexico Photographers | Mexico Destination Wedding Photographer Samuel Luna. He's an awesome photojournalist and you get a lot of bang for the buck with him. Happy choosing!

I think you can't go wrong with any of the above mentioned, but I thought I should throw out there Flash Portfolio | Top Mexico Photographers | Mexico Destination Wedding Photographer Samuel Luna. He's awesome and very reasonable!! After hours of staring at portfolios, I went with Samuel. Best of luck choosing!

I'll take the Gracias tags and the pillowcases if the bride-to-be before me changes her mind! I'll PM you!

Quote: Originally Posted by NicoRuskies Hey Ladies!!! I just wanted to put it out there that I found a great off site photographer! Great price and you get a lot of bang for your buck in my opinion. I was always worried about not getting enough pictures and wanted to come home with a disc of A LOT of pictures....like my sisters did when they got married in Canada. So the only person I came across who promised that he has never given a bride less than 700 pictures is Samuel Luna. He is a photo journalist, so his pictures really capture the moment and he knows how to get those shots that only happen for a couple seconds. Very nice man, responds very fast, and I've heard great things about him. I've added him on facebook and it's neat to see new pictures and hear peoples reviews. Let me know if you want more information....he sent me a brochure that outlined his usual wedding day and it is EXACTLY what I was looking for (the dress, getting ready, ceremony location, ceremony, reception, etc...). Hi Girls! I'm getting married right around the same time as you girls are and I also booked Samuel Luna! He seems awesome! Glad to see another Dreams bride chose him. See you there!

Quote: Originally Posted by lovelytlc Cheri, Whats your item number for the kristie kelly dress? It's Style # J2727. Let me know if you have any other questions! Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Cheri Hi Girls! My indecisiveness could be your gain. I bought 4 wedding dresses--I know a little extreme-- but I have made my decison and the Kirstie Kelly gets to move on to someone else who loves it like I do. It's labeled size 16, street size 14. This gown was ordered with 2x extra length to work for a bride a little over 6' tall. I am 5'5" so I was just going to have it altered to fit. A master seamtress told me this dress can be altered down 3 sizes easily. It Champagne in color and the material is chiffon and satin. Purchased in 2009, still has original tags. The original owner wore this at an outdoor wedding so the bottom 4 inches or so have some markings which I was told could be taken out with "wet" cleaning. This wasn't an issue for me since I was going to have the bottom cut off anyway. "This enchanting collection reflects Jasmine's bohemian spirit. Gown draped in chiffon and satin. Celestial pleated bodice with classic empire seam. Chiffon skirt drapes dramatically in back." This gown sells new for $2300-2700, depending where you purchase it. I'm trying to regain what I paid so I'm asking $1300. May consider offers--this wedding stuff is getting expensive!! I'm having trouble uploading photos of the dress, but I can either email some to you or you can do a google search and find photos of the dress. It truly is a spectacular dress. Perfect for beach wedding. I really would like to pass this on to someone else who will love it so I'm lowering the price to $1000!! It truly is a beautiful gown. Let me know if you have any questions!

Quote: Originally Posted by miznunu2010 Does anyone know of another site besides ebay that I can sale my dress? Yes, I have a Kirstie Kelly dress I'm trying to pass on and have it on the following sites: Once Wed | Wedding Ideas, Used Wedding Dresses, and Wedding Blog, preownedweddingdresses.com., Craigslist and, of course, Ebay. Oh, and Party, Event and Wedding Planning - Plan Weddings, Parties, and Events online. Good luck!!

Quote: Originally Posted by AchiCAp0547 Sure! Anything I use you can have it. The only thing I would be concerned about is if guests take the donkeys/moraccas/sombreros etc. as "souveneirs". (mmm I guess I should be careful lending them out before my wedding just incase people take them as souveneirs, I never thought of that) I wouldn't if I was a guest, because I wouldn't want to lug anything back with me, but who knows. I am bringing a bunch of clear glass candle holders, I doubt very highly ANYONE would take those, so that might be a sure thing, you can have all of those, just bring tea lights for them =) oh and May 25h is my birthday!! xoxo Thanks so very much!! I will gladly take whatever your guests leave and I truly appreciate this!!! And Happy Birthday if I don't see you at the resort!!

Quote: Originally Posted by AchiCAp0547 Hi Amymarie! I am getting married on May 21st!!! So I'll see you there =) I am bringing down a couple of things...my wedding is not going to be a typical "elegant" beach wedding- we're putting mexican themed little donkeys and maracas and little woven sombreros and BOTTLES OF TEQUILA on serapa colored placemats in the center of the tables. Our reception is now at the relaxed pool so I'll probably bring A LOT of candles for lighting as the tikki torches are $150 for 3 at the resort... I don't think you'll have trouble clearing customs, just bring receipts so I hear. Don't feel stressed out! If you want to use some of my decorations you are more than welcome to, I am arriving on May 16th to the resort =) Just remember to give them back by Friday of course! hahaha. xoxo Hi AchiCAp0547!! Love your decorating ideas! Please let me know if you'd be interested in passing any of it down. I'm going for the whole "fun" Mexican concept too! I'm arriving on the 21st and my wedding is on the 25th. I'll see you there!!