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Keep it a secret. Once he sees how beautiful you look and you did this for him nothing else will matter.

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Well you've officially broken the mold when it comes to AS brides, glad it's all working out so cheaply! I'm doing a private dinner reception and using my 40 person meal for a farewell brunch the next morning. I'm also having the Sky Deck which requires the Silver Package now in order to book (I'm pretty sure) so I pretty much have no discount except for that at this point, except my TA was so bad that he accidently underbooked us our 8 day stay at AS and left off over $2,000 on the quote, LOL... dumb luck I guess! I was going to have the Sky Wedding and Pearl Package but have cancel the Sky Wedding b/c of money. They probably have changed things a few times sine I booked this December. HAHA KittenHeart: I am not sure if you are planning on telling your guests about the web camera through the Sky Wedding. We tried to access it when we were planning on using it but were not successful. MY FI played around for about a hour and downloaded some software that you needed. We did not continue to figure it out b/c we changed our minds but I thought my guests would not view the wedding if it was not easy.

Quote: Originally Posted by erinandbrent2010 I actually got the free sweet wedding package and the bride and groom stay free promotion. You should check into it because it is going on at least through june. It's a great deal and since I'm bringing some fabric from home and flowers too all I have to pay for are some rose petals and chairs. My bill is around $100 for the whole wedding! I'm getting a free dinner for 40 people after the wedding that is "semi-private" They curtain off part of a restaurant which is fine with me and then we're going to go party at the mojito lounge after. I was at el dorado royal for vacation in october 09 and the DJ let us hook our ipod up and dance the night away. I talked to some people at the hotel and they said there may be a live band for awhile early and then after 10pm there is a DJ and it shouldn't be a problem to hook our ipod up.......obviously up to the Dj of course, but I'm just gonna wing it and I'm sure it will be great fun no matter how it turns out! We have a group of 40 people going so we'll bring the party with us! Can you explain the free sweet wedding package to me more. I thought the Free Sweet Wedding Package was only at the El Dorado hotels not at Azul Sensatori.

Quote: Originally Posted by erinandbrent2010 I saw you guys talking about costs of the hotel. I am not going through a TA, I am going through the hotel and they are having a deal through Karisma Resorts. It is called the "bride and groom stay free" promotion. If you are getting married at any of the Karisma resorts I'm pretty sure it applies (which it looks like you are Azul Beach). The promotion is that if you book more than 5 rooms, everyone in your party gets 20% off the rack rate and the bride a groom stay free for an average of the # of nights your guests stay in the same room category. For example, I have most of my guests staying in the jacuzzi jr suites and they are staying for an average of 4 nights. So.....we get a jacuzzi jr suite free for four nights. We are upgrading and using the credit to get the credit towards a honeymoon suite. I also think you get 20% off all services like reception, dinner etc. Did you get this deal? If not, you should call the hotel directly and they should give it to you. I just asked and they said it shouldn't matter if you have a TA. Good luck! I am also getting this promotion but I was told you need 16 rooms booked for the bride and groom to get a free room. So we are getting 20% off our room. So are you getting a few nights few and 20% off? Did you book through a Karisma TA? We are also getting 20% off our private reception.

Thanks for the pro dust advice. I am going to look into it. I need to work on my wrinkles.

Quote: Originally Posted by Kat81 My goodness it is expensive!!! I just looked it up. I am afraid that is a little out of my price range lol. I wonder if they make a generic of it that works as good. Hmmmm Your baby is so cute. I know this is not about wrinkles but had to let you know.

Thanks for all the advice girls.

Thanks girls. Will be looking into it.

I also love Bare Minerals and if you have an Ulta around your place they have great coupons and discounts.

This is really funny.

Looks like I am going to look into Smashbox Photofinish. Thanks for the advice girls. I need alot of help in this area especially b/c I am doing my own makeup.

We are also getting married before hand. We told our moms but are not giving the info out unless asked.

Where did you gut the shells?

I am having my mom carry my dress in her carry on bag.

Congrats & welcome!!!!

I stayed at Secrets and loved it. I would would make a list of pro's & cons. Have you contacted any WC down there. Once I spoke to the WC I had my search down to one very easily.

I really like the 2nd on. I may steel your table number idea. Thanks

Great color scheme. Your guests will love them.

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert Hey Girls, I've been busy, but now I have some time off. I wanted to share with you my AHR photos. Here are some of them... enjoy. JenCamera's Photos- powered by SmugMug You AHR looks like a blast. I love your shoes & your daughter is so cute. The advice board was great. My FI would love the bacon & sex one. He would use that piece of advice often.

Quote: Originally Posted by gingerlover36 I have a question? For everyone that has done some DIY projects...Are you shipping anything down ahead of time or packing? I know I am so worrying about the wrong things right now esp since I haven't booked AS yet (but going in 9 days for visit!!) But I am for some reason obssessed with centerpieces. THinking should I do them myself ahead of time or use theirs...if I DIY then should I ship...would that cost outweigh doing it myself... Also...what does Siggy mean?? hahahha I have no clue. I also heard horror stories from brides on this site about shipping. I actually think I read one yesterday. I would not ship anything. The center pieces were way to expensive from the hotel and I am nervous about how much stuff I am bringing down so I am going very very simple. We got cut outs of palm tree leaves and I have a luminary bag to go on top. I figure it all lies flat and is light. I am purchasing marockas (did I spell that correct) when I get down there. My friend just got back from Mexico and in town they are $1.00. The other thing I am doing is giving everyone who is coming a few things to bring down. All the stuff I need for the wedding will be in a carry-on bag.

Congrats & Welcome. Take time to search the forum. All your questions will be answered.

The love the center pieces. Very unique

Quote: Originally Posted by meghan Just wondering why so many of you chose to do the symbolic ceremony instead of the llegal ceremony? We looked into doing it legally but people who I knew that got married in Mexico or knew someone who did said they had problems with paper work. It may of been the resort. When I called a few of the resorts including AS all of the WC said to me do it at home. The only person that said it would be ok was our old TA who gave me alot of wrong information. It also worked out good for us b/c we would have to get it blessed when we came back plus my & FI's mom are happy that it is in the church first. I figure I can make them happy for this. I have been looking at pictures of the beach ceremony and I notice all of the pictures have a wooden runner but all the packages include a red carpet. What are you guys having as a runner? Have you seen what the red carpet looks like? We were going to have the Sky Wedding but decided b/c of money to do it on the beach. I had the wooden runner already in my mind but if the red carpet looks ok, I will go with that.

Thanks for sharing. Your wedding looked beautiful.

Welcome & congrats. This forum has been a life saver just spend some time going through the treads. I took a sick day one day b/c I was addicted to it at first.