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Quote: Originally Posted by nicdeb928 NAM--- you are the best! i think its awesome that you still come on here to help us future brides out with your advice...thank you so much, it is appreciated *Ditto* We really appreciate all your help!! Im sure its not easy repeating the same answers over and over, but your kindness has truly helped us stay at ease! Thanks!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by nicdeb928 Hi ladies...please respond with any thoughts/advice on my plans so far...were getting married in November with about 50 people..Im thinking the ceremony at 4pm at the Chichen gazebo, arriving on the horse, not sure if I should hire the pianist or guitar player for that....cocktail hour from 5-6 at the Cove Terrace or Pandero Terrace and hire the mexican trio...reception from 6-10 at the Marraca Terrace or Solarium Mundaca Terrace and have the ipod sound system with technician...thinking Octavio Montes for photographer...ASP videographer...Im not going with a package, just putting together my own...not sure what im going to do for aisle decorations, bm bouquets and centerpieces yet...Im sending out my invitations in July with RSVP date of Sept 1st...thinking buying marrachas once we get there for favors..im doing OOT bags but not sure if I'll give them to my guests before we leave for Mexico or put them in their rooms for when they arrive..wow! and they say planning a destination wedding is easy! thanks..Nicole Thats a great plan!!! Im planning basically the exact timeline. I havent really put much thought into the locations yet. Youre defintely ahead of schedule! Sending out invaitations in July is just fine. I was planning on sending mine out in June with an RSVP date in Aug because people are really slow with booking. Buying favors and decorations once you get down there is a good idea. A few posts above this Nam was telling me about the hassle of traveling with all that stuff. Ive read about a few brides buying everything once they got down to RM. I think youre doing great so far! And I totally agree, planning a DW isnt easy!!

Thats a great plan!!! Im planning basically the exact timeline. I havent really put much thought into the locations yet. Youre defintely ahead of schedule! Sending out invaitations in July is just fine. I was planning on sending mine out in June with an RSVP date in Aug because people are really slow with booking. Buying favors and decorations once you get down there is a good idea. A few posts above this Nam was telling me about the hassle of traveling with all that stuff. Ive read about a few brides buying everything once they got down to RM. I think youre doing great so far! And I totally agree, planning a DW isnt easy!!

Quote: Originally Posted by NaM You don't have to decide on the day passes until your meeting. Then they ask you to list names and when they will need the pass. Maybe by then you'll know if they are coming? Also, they just charge the passes to your room so you pay at check out. I would double check but maybe you could reserve the passes and if they don't show up you won't be charged Nope, standard outlets. I got mine through the resort. For me the cost was worth it not to drag stuff down to Mexico and back esp since I wouldn't want to keep any of the decor afterward. Sorry can't be of more help in regards to bringing stuff down. My advice though...don't over due it. Let the location be the "centerpiece". They set up a bar ust for your party and have bartenders/waiters etc. That's why you pay extra for a private event. Thanks!! My FI is worried about table decor more than I am. Hes been complaining to me lately-its so cute! But youre right, it might be worth paying the extra dollars and not have to deal with the hassle. I just didnt want to have a plain jane wedding. Im sure we can head over to playa del carmen and find some cute little things and the guests can take them home as favors!

Quote: Originally Posted by hat0112 And you completed your first order (entered credit card info and got a order confirmation) then tried to make another order and it didn't give you the same price(free)? Maybe try closing out that web page and click on the link above for the free bags and start fresh. That's what I did. I had a hard time at first so after I did an order I closed out that web page and brought up a new one by clicking on the link. Thats where I messed up! I didnt do seperate orders. Ill try doing that now. Thanks for the clarification!

I tried ordering the tote bags and notebooks and it charged me for one bag and the other was free. Only one notepad was free also.

I tried doing the multiple orders, but vistaprint is charging me for the others. I must have missed a step or something. How exactly did you do it?

Congrats and welcome to the forum!! There's TONS of info on the Aventura Spa Palace thread. You just definitely check it out! Any question you have regarding the resort will surely be answered. Good Luck!

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Another question for the past brides: I know that the resort is all inclusive, but how will alcohol be served during a private event? Do the terraces have bars or are there waiters serving the guests?

To the past brides: what did you all do for table decor for the reception? From the list tht Dulce sent me, centerpieces and other decor is very expensive. I was thinking of making my own centerpieces, but Im not sure how I will manage traveling with glass etc. Any suggestions or advice? Thanks!

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Hey ladies! Im getting married at the Aventura Spa Palace on Nov 12. -just booked the photog yesterday -purchased my dress in March -picked the bridesmaids dresses (just waiting for everyone to get measured so I can order them) -would have booked a DJ, but the resort doesnt allow outside vendors -working on making the invitations. I plan to have them out by next month. So far only 1 person has booked. Its so hard getting people motivated to book early!

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So i finally booked the photog, YAY!!! And I almost booked a DJ until Palace resorts required him to purchase a $500,000 insurance policy, which he obviously could not do. So back to square 1. Looks like I lost this battle and will unfortunately have to rent the equipment to use an Ipod I dont even have.

Congrats Jackie!!! Thats so exciting! I cant wait to see your pics etc.

Just booked Adrian for my wedding!!! So excited!

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Quote: Originally Posted by nicdeb928 Hi ladies...just curious who everyone hired for their photographer? has anyone hired/used Adrian Herrera thanks...nicole forgot to add: No I havent met anyone that has used him, but there are quite a few brides on here that are booking him for future weddings

Quote: Originally Posted by nicdeb928 Hi! Im very interested in Adrian Herrera...can I ask you what made up your mind to choose him? the only thing that is making me hesitant is that there are not many reviews on here about him...do you know of anyone who used him so we can see his work? As far as music were hiring the mexican trio for cocktail hour, then i think im renting the ipod docking station with speakers and playing my ipod...not sure yet I felt the same way about Adrian at first. But his prices are VERY reasonable and for some reason I kept drawing myself to him. I asked him to send me some more of his work and he did with no problem. Sometimes you just have to take risks. What sealed the deal for me was he got back to my emails in a timely matter and he was good with answering my MANY questions. So far, I have nothing to complain about.

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