vlvetter7

Does anyone have any information about Tulum? I've heard it's amazing and we have to go there?

You're so good with keeping up with everyone Nic! I check in all the time but never seem to have a ton to say or just not enough time to forumulate a proper response...

I've been trying to make lists of things I still need to do and I feel like there's a ton all of a sudden. I need to figure out bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts, OOT bags, ceremony details (songs, etc), a dress for my legal ceremony (hopefully I can wear the same dress for our welcome dinner at RPRM), groomsmen shirt (thinking this one http://www.islandtrends.com/robert-graham-python-sport-shirt-11850)...the list could probably go on.  We're in the middle of a huge home renovation project as well - nothing like some stress!!

Welcome to the forum! You're right, this forum is amazing. My fiance used to make fun of me for my "online friends" until he figured out how helpful this really is! He's always asking questions now and asking for updates/review... :-)

Dreaming of sunshine - great review. Thanks! I'd love to know the name of the tour place you used to go to chitchen itza! Can you email it to me? [email protected].

Strange about your guest being denied from entrance into the buffet for shorts- this is the first I've heard that men must wear pants. Has anyone else had this experiencce? April might be a little warm for pants every evening...

April 9th! We leave Boston on April 3rd and are staying at RPRM until the 11th - then we'll head over to the El Dorado Casitas until the 17th for our honeymoon! I seriously can't wait! We have 17 booked and are expecting at least another 10 to book, maybe even more.

Jen

Thanks so much for posting your review here. I'm still pretty bad at navigating this site...it sounds like you had an amazing time. Your pictures are beautiful! I'm seriously getting SO excited. Now that I'm only 3 months out and the holidays are done all I can think about is the wedding.  Your review is really helping with some of my decisions. Thanks and CONGRATS MRS!!!!

Jen

What songs did you pick for ceremony songs? Did you do the traditional father/daughter, mother/son, etc dances? If so, did the sound system work ok?

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Jen

I'm so glad you had an amazing time. Your pictures (or at least the ones I've seen so far) are AMAZING. Congrats. Did you do the private or semi-private reception?  I can't find you on facebook either...

 

Virginia

 

It was amazing... We did the semi-private since we didn't have enough for the private (we'd have to pay 20 $ person actually there, plus an additional 20 $ per person to get our number up to the private dinner number). It just seemed ridiculous to pay that much. So we had the semi-private cocktail hr from 530-830 with the mariachi band the 1st hour. We brought down a sony ipod player which gave us music to dance to during the cocktail hr. Dinner was then at 845, and it was pretty much private (even though it was the semiprivate).

 

 

Jen

This is exactly what I was thinking of doing because we'll have about 30 people I'm guessing. Did you do appetizers during your cocktail party? Was there other music playing over your ipod player or could you hear it? I know Nancy told me they had a sound system for rent if I wanted to play my own music during the cocktail party, but I wasn't sure how much it costs, etc...Also, drinks were provided for no extra cost during the cocktail party, right?

 

Also, what were the dinner choices for the semi-private reception? Did everyone get to order what they wanted?

 

Will you be doing a review? Sorry for all the questions...I'm getting close now and all of a sudden I feel like I need to know everything!

Thanks...

 

Virginia

Jen

I'm so glad you had an amazing time. Your pictures (or at least the ones I've seen so far) are AMAZING. Congrats. Did you do the private or semi-private reception?  I can't find you on facebook either...

Virginia

Haha let me know if you find any good tricks to the heels part of that list!

Nic

The rings are great! Who cares if they match or not - they are perfect for you and Stephen! That's all that matters.

I heard back from both Nancy and Ana and got some good information about pricing for semi-private versus private receptions, what is included/not included, etc. If anyone wants me to share it shoot me a private message or an email - [email protected].

Jana- I can't believe you have less than 4 weeks!! What do you have left to do?

Happy Friday!

Thanks Nic. I just emailed. Keep you posted if I find out anything worth reporting...

Hi ladies. I've been MIA lately - so busy...just enough time to peek in and keep up, but not enough time to formulate a post that was worth posting!

Jen - I hope you have an amazing day! I can't wait to hear about it!

I'm about 4 months out and am beginning to freak out a little about pricing. We've just bought a house that needs a ton of renovations, which is fun, but just adds to the stress. And then the holidays...I'm just hoping I don't run into too many unforeseen expenses when I get there!

Does anyone have an email address for the new RPRM wedding coordinator? I want to email her to find out what the magic number cut-off is for a private versus semi-private reception. For instance, if I have 40 people do I automatically have to have a private reception and pay per person? What is included, if any, for a reception? So many questions all of a sudden!

Hope you are all doing well!

Virginia

I know. 5 weeks is super exciting!! You're the next, right? What do you have left to do?

Yeah Dana! Thanks for sneaking on the computer for us. We've been dying to hear from you!. Logging into facebook now to check out your pictures...:-)

Haha janapana! It looks gorgeous so thanks for sharing here!

We are going on a honeymoon - we're actually going to RPRM the Sunday before our wedding (ceremony on Saturday) and staying there until Monday - so 8 nights at RPRM and then we're hopping over to another resort in Playa - the El Dorado Casitas, for 6 nights! I can't wait. My ceremony date is actually 5 months from today!!! Wow. That time is gonig to go by fast!

Does anyone know when Dana gets back? I can't wait to hear from her...

My invites are in! I've decided to send them out earlier than normal - 5 months instead of 3...I'll post pictures soon! They are so fun!

Lynn

So exciting that you are only a month out! What do you have left to do? I remember reading about the cocktail hours but I don't remember if anyone had a preference.

Linds - do you have any input here? You're always so helpful...

Dana I missed you to say goodbye and good luck!! Hope you're having a blast in paradise. Your planning thread was great!!

Great planning thread! Can't wait to read your review and see pictures! Congrats!!

Dana - I've always been a fan of open seating...gives people the total option of sitting with who they want - and after all I think it ends up being more enjoyable for the guests. And why put that extra stress on yourself? But that's just my opinion...

That's so exciting Dana! Yes, I have your name...I'm going to friend request you now.

Dana - are you going to do a planning thread? Also, are you on facebook? I want to make sure I get to see your pics ASAP!!! ;-)

Oh Dana you poor thing...is this a small tailor shop or is it actually where you bought your dress? Sounds a little unreasonable to me considering you're leaving in what, 5 days or something??? BTW - I love your attitude about cleansing yourself of selfish friends! I think that's perfect.

Looking for unique ideas for groomsmen gifts...anyone have any suggestions? My initial plans were either 1) a nice money clip with like a crisp $100 bill in it (or something) or 2) a professional sports jersey with their own name on it with either baseball or football tickets. My fiance has decided no to both...I'm stumped. The girls are easy - spa or jewelry or something...but guys - they are horrible to buy gifts for!

Wow 5.4 lbs in a week! That's great.

Nic - your niece is adorable! Thanks for sharing the pics. I saw some more on your facebook page - absolutely beautiful.

Dana - $621.00?!?!?!?!?!? Seriously? What the heck were they trying to sell you for over $600 dollars!!!!! OMG. That's actually comical.