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Quote: Originally Posted by Laura22610 I think that you will definitely have enough! I think that we had maybe 3 or 4 buffet tables but they were all pushed together (so it looked like one long table). And then there was the other table where they were cooking chicken and something else (I can't remember). So, yeah, I think you are good to go with 5 overlays Thanks Laura! It gets so overwhelming trying to put together the last details!

Wow! 2 months until the big day! I cant believe how fast time goes! I still have so much to do and can't think!

Quote: Originally Posted by pbjwed Do we have to buy those overlays or do they provide They provide the white linens and I believe they have some plain colors . I just ordered mine from weddinglinensdirect.com I know a bunch of people used them. They have so many different colors to choose from. The overlays were only a few dollars. I believe at the resort they charge you $25 per table to just put on an overlay. That is ridiculous! I would rather spend $4! LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by Laura22610 The dance floor was in front of the DJ. The bar was next to the DJ (on the opposite side of the DJ as the buffet table). And we walked in from that side too. Thanks so much Laura for the pics of your tables! How many did you have? I just ordered overlays and ordered 5 to be safe because the other pic showed 4 buffet tables. What do you think?

Quote: Originally Posted by lilly129 Someone asked about buffet tables - I have this picture that one of the brides posted on this forum a while ago (sorry I can't remember who) - I thought I'd repost - it might help! Thanks Lilly...that was me that asked. Looks like there are about four? U think?

Quote: Originally Posted by pbjwed quality was great. I only wanted the hot pink ones so I called the stores and told them my situation and they held them for me! I love them actually. I am not putting my wedding logo on the bag because I figured who wants to have my logo on their beach bag so I am going on esty and having them make a label to go in the inside of the bag and i am going to hot glue it... I would suggest youu act fast as the shipments came in yesterday for some!!! Thanks so much! SO you went to the actual store to pick them up?

Ladies...how many buffet tables are there? I just went to order my linens and realized I did not know this answer. I thought I remember someone mentioning that there are 2 buffet tables. My brain is blank! Help!

Quote: Originally Posted by pbjwed BTW ladies.. I just bought the cutest tote (beach) bags for my OOt bags at the Dollar Tree.. A girl on this forum posted it and I like them much better than the Jute bags I originally bought.. plus they were only a $1.oo They are canvas material with a liner (mine is Fuchsia).. I spent between 3.00-5.00 on my other bags so this is a steal!!! I think if you go on the website you can buy in bulk.. case of 36 hope this helps! pb...thanks so much for that! I have been going crazy looking for totes? I checked out the site and it says that they come in an assortment of different colors? Are those the ones you got? How is the quality??

Hey ladies!! Does anyone know how many chairs are set up at each reception table? Not sure how many overlays to order!

Quote: Originally Posted by coloradobridesmom They just move the whole chair with the bow on it over to the reception area so you only need one set of bows. We brought little bubble tubes and they set one on each chair for us also. They really strive to make you happy and everything will look great. The truth is they do so many weddings so they are really good at it. I saw them set up a wedding ceremony for 9 pm on a balcony outside the disco because that is what the bride wanted. That's great to know! Saves me a little money! LOL.. Thanks for your help!

Quote: Originally Posted by Laura22610 Kids are free at the resort only at certain times of the year...when I was there in February, kids were NOT free. I had originally thought that they were free all year long too! Laura...Did you have to buy two sets of chair sashes or did they move the ones from the ceremony to the reception?

Quote: Originally Posted by coloradobridesmom I also wanted to let any brides that are bringing stuff to know that tealights don't work outdoors because it's too windy. You need hurricane type candles or you will have to get the battery powered tealights. I don't know what I was thinking when I brought them down. Also the chair bows and overlays looked awesome and they are pretty cheap online at linentablecoth. they were less than $1.00 a piece for the organza chair bows. The resort didn't charge us to put them on the chairs or move them to the reception. They rolled them up afterward and sent them to the room when asked a couple of days later. It was easy to transport them and I think that they made a huge difference in the look of the wedding and reception. Just my opinion. Thanks for the info! THey did move the ceremony bows for you to the reception? I didn't know if they would do that so I was originally going to order double the amount of chair bows.

Quote: Originally Posted by aubry The typical tablecloth or overlay should be 6-8 inches hanging off the table so people don't get caught in it sliding in and out. So, with 5 foot tables, the 72" will give you 12 extra, so 6" overhang. I'd go with 72. 90 will be pretty long for that size table. Thank you so much for the info!! This has been confusing me for a while now! I really appreciate it!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Laura22610 Just wanted to add ...DJ Doremixx (Ivan) is very good about playing songs that you request. I think he also can download a song that is requested during your reception if he doesn't have it. He is very good and professional! Our guests are still talking about the great music that he played! I originally was going to use my ipod and bring a sound system but with all the other stuff I was doing, I started to get really stressed about picking good music, making sure there were transitions between the songs, and then how it would be played. I am not super good with that stuff though . I was really happy in the end that I chose to have a DJ! Oh and the cold fireworks are AWESOME! I had the technician and sound system for the ceremony and the technician just played the CD that I provided. He also faded the songs so that they transitioned nicely. Not sure how involved he would be at the reception though? Laura...what size overlays did you order for your reception tables? I am having such a hard time figuring out which size to get. I found 72'' and 90". I know the tables are 5 ft in diameter but not sure how much extra I need. What did you do?

Ladies I really need your feedback! What size overlays are you all ordering for your round tables for reception??

I need your help ladies!!!! I am ordering my table overlays and I have no idea what size to get! I found out the tables are 5ft. in diameter. The choices are 72x72 or 90x90. What size overlays did you all purchase?? Help! I need to get these ordered!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Boo I emailed you a couple of attacments - my name is Kate Me too Boo! LOL...can send it to [email protected] Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Princess402 I don't think anyone ever said that rose petals were not allowed at the beach; I think what they wrote was just a bit confusing. My understanding is that rose petals on the beach are allowed but must be real. However, if you are getting married at the gazebo (therefore off the beach), you may use fake petals. I think it depends on the overall feel and style of your wedding. If you are going super simple and minimalist, or having a very small ceremony, then I think sashes are totally not necessary. But if you like them, do it! I love the look, and my wedding is going to be a bit bigger and more formal than some I think, so I'm definitely having chair sashes. I did get a monogram cake topper! Actually there was another bride on here selling some that she didn't end up using, and they just happened to be mine and FI's initials! So I got a super deal. Must have been meant to be They are really beautiful, and have swarovski crystals on them. I'm thinking that I will have flowers on the top tier of the cake and our two initials will be kidn of nested in them. I have to say though, personally I don't know if I would have sprung for them at the price most stores want for them. The cake isn't a super important thing for me though, so I just couldn't see spending too much on a topper. I think if the cake is important to you though then you should go for it! Thanks! I may get one because they definitely are beautiful. Little pricey on most of the sites I have checked out. Where did you get yours?

Is anyone getting a cake topper? Silly question, but I was going to order a monogram topper. I am not sure if I should. They do get a bit pricey.

Hey Ladies...I really need to order my linens. Does anyone know the size I would need for the tables for the reception I have waited so long and now wedding linens direct is out of stock on fuschia. I need to get them ASAP.

Quote: Originally Posted by Carbaholic Hi ladies! I just got back from Dreams RC and it was AMAZING! We didn't realize it was a site visit until we got there, haha... we felt so spoiled there that all of the other resorts we went to visit just didn't measure up. Our wedding will be May 3rd, 2011. The quote we got for the first week of May 2011 was a bit over the top ($1946 pp txes included) but we're doing it anyway. How are you getting everything to Mexico for your wedding? CPs, any stuff for guest totebags/gifts, etc. Are you shipping it there or bringing it with you in luggage? Are you worried about them asking questions at the airport if it's in your luggage? Seems like a silly thing to worry about, I'm sure. Just wondering... thanks and congratulations to everyone! I am bringing my totes and everything for the totes with me. Putting a little in everyone's bags. LOL. I am too worried to have it shipped there. U never know if it will get there after it goes through customs.

Quote: Originally Posted by soon2BMrs.Prince Whoa! we are less than a month away from our wedding and I'm freaking out. I haven't done much and just to give you an idea we just bought my finance's suit lastnight. I need suggestions on what the groomsmen should wear. 1. white linen shirts w/ tan colored slacks 2. white cotton button up shirts w/ tan colored slacks I'm not a fan of linen on linen, but perhaps you can sway me in one way or the other. My mind is foggy and I feel lost. Not sure what's the best look. I want to book an excursion, which vendor are some of you ladies using? My budget is about $1k and we have 40 guests coming. I know read sometime back of a vendor that sells cheap chair sashes and table top covers. Do any of you have this vendor handy that you can supply me with? OOHH and for those of you who hav wed there already, how many songs would you say I need for the ceremony? I suppose it would be nice to have music playing while the guests wait, right? Help, help, help....thanks girls, xoxo. Soon2be...A good site for linens in wedding linens direct home page They have great prices. I am ordering mine from there as well.

Hey ladies! I am still having such trouble with writing my ceremony script for a symbolic ceremony. I saw one posted here and it was pretty good, but I still can't find the "right one". Any idea of sites to find samples? Help!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by pbjwed As for the the overlay.. I think you should stick with one color.. only my opinion. Might be to much. I love the tables that light up underneath!! what are you doing for centerpieces? I am not sure about centerpieces yet. I really didn't like any that Ana had sent me. I know I want something bright and tropical to go with the fuschia. What about u?

Quote: Originally Posted by SDbeachgirl We missed cocktail hour. Our photog was very thorough so I can't complain. Maybe you should change the ceremony to 5:30. We walked down to the pier and also took shots on the life guard tower. So it may have taken us longer than some. That is what I wanted to do and Ana said I couldn't. I am so upset by this. I do not understand why Ana can't move it up a half hour. I really don't want to miss our cocktail hour.