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Quote: Originally Posted by meghan Amy, Have a wonderful Vegas wedding! We are leaving right now! The limo is here so my message has to be quick! Can't wait to share when we get back :) ladies, have n awesome time! can't wait to hear all about it!

Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr Meghan, I'm doing a little dance for you After all of the stress and heartache it's almost your turn!!!! Yay! Yay! Yay! And ditto that. Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr Congrats again! I'm happy you found another resort you're happy about and that the pregnancy is going well. How far along are you now? Can't wait to see pics of these dresses!! Any good info from the webinar? I overslept and couldn't log on without the risk of being late for work Don't know if they are still offering the same thing with the webinar but when we did ours (months ago) we recieved a free room upgrade for doing it. Might be something to look into or atleast ask your TA about. I didn't do it, my FI did but he said he didn't learn anything fromit that I hadn't already told him. Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Meghan! I wrote my personal vows I think 3 days before we left, don't stress it. This is going to sound like terrible advice but I was stressing and thinking about it so much that I couldn't come up with anything (good at least). A friend on the forum says, "Go home, have a margarita and write!" So that's exactly what I did. I was in our living room alone, made a margarita for myself, drank half of it quickly then waited a little, once I felt relaxed, I sat down at my laptop, wrote 4 paragraphs (341 words) in less than 15 minutes. I even deleted a paragraph wedding day because I was afraid it was too long. So don't worry, you'll do great! Thank you!!! AHHHH! Does the same go for every other thing on a person's wedding to-do? I am SOOOO behind. But good news is, I work well under pressure, maybe once I hit the 3 month mark (and boy am I close) I'll get my butt into high gear and start attacking my to-do's. Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart I am! It's weird, I feel almost exactly like I did with Mexico but far less stress. I feel like it's not really happening I love Vegas and I'm pretty confident it may be our best trip ever we're looking at 30-34 people, I've never been to Vegas with that many friends before! I even have 2 dresses again, one for ceremony, one for partying and clubbin' afterwards. Can't believe it! LOL Amy, I have a feeling you live a very fabulous life! Two more dresses....so exciting. I cannot wait to see pictures. Quote: Originally Posted by ~Crista-Lee~ Hey Ladies, I've been MIA for a while. It's been a long road but so far I'm having a healthy pregnancy and things are back on track with planning our now postponed wedding. I had a hard time coming on here for a while, I would literally start crying about the wedding I had lost and was looking forward to for so long but it was nuts because I was sooo happy about the baby... I guess I can just blame the crazy hormones! It looks like we will be switching to Dreams Puerto Vallarta for April 2011. Our TA basically told us there was no way we could get the same rate at AS, but I'm not even sure they checked into it. Oh well... Dreams PV looks like a beautiful resort, however it really sucks starting all the plans and travel arrangments again from scratch. I've got a lot of snooping to catch up on... I can't wait to see pic's from the weddings I've miss recently... especially Amy (Kittenheart) with all of the detail you put into yours...I'm sure it was absoltely amazing! As well as everyone's else's! Good luck to all my old friends and to all the new ladies on this thread! I'll have to check back every once in a while and see how it's going! Crista Crista, I am so glad that you have checked in and things are going well for you. How far along are you? Do you know what you are having? How has pregnancy been? If you need any advice on what to expect while expecting or what to expect with a newborn jus PM me. I've just been through it...well I guess "just" isn't the right term. My little guy turns 1 next month. So bittersweet!

Quote: Originally Posted by dirtymartini Sorry I've been MIA recently girls - just keeping busy! Maybe you girls can help- my FI and I are looking for his suit. We're looking for a nice khaki suit (I am picturing him wearing it with a linen-type white shirt, top two buttons unbuttoned..). We have been to Nordstrom, Macy's, Bloomies, Banana Republic & JCrew... and can't find one! Anyone have a khaki suit-spotting lately? FI and his groomsmen got a great calvin klien khaki linen suit from Mens Warehouse. They are on sale right now too! Good luck

Ok so I've been off for a few days and am trying to catch up so please forgive me if this has already been brought up but for those brides getting married this summer or this fall, are you worried about the oil crisis? A guests brought it up to me today and I don't know why I've totally been spacing on it and not thinking that way. (I guess I'v got a lot going on.) But now I am really worried. I emailed my TA and she said "who knows what the tide will bring in by October" and that it's hitting Florida now so we can only hope for the best. Ahh. I know this is a very small issues especially considering what the real crisis is and if no good seafood, bad swimming and oil infused water ruins our pictures. Ok enough whining. Just wondering what your other thoughts are. Thanks ladies.

Quote: Originally Posted by meghan Robin, I added a lot of extras, and including the photographer (who is not one of the resorts photographers), we are just under 10K (probably right at 10K if we include the price of travelling.) It is more than what I thought it would be originally, but I think it will be beautiful! That's amazing. Go you for keeping it under 10. We are at 17K and I still want to add on...need to pull back. That is for 60 to 70 ppl though. We have about 55 booked right now

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Congrats and welcome Jazz! LOVE THEM! Great job You're talking to me right... haha, um which postcard? I made 4 of them. All images of which I stole from the internet Google search baby! I just made another postcard for my Vegas wedding on Sunday, it should be here by Wed or Thursday and I'll share with you girls. I may do a mini planning thread for my Vegas wedding, searching this forum there is literally no info and only a couple Vegas planning threads. My wedding is just a exaggerated legal day but maybe someone will want to do this in the future. Ha. Yes, I was talking to you! I meant the ones with the beach on the front...the ones that you had your BM mail back to you. No worries though. I am googling my ass off. I am sure I'll find something that I like. I just wish I was more computer savy. I plan to incorporate hummingbirds on mine as they are a new theme. FI and I love them and they were his Grandmother's fav thing. She won't be there bc she passed away but now a piece of her will be. Also, in Mayan folklore the hummingbirds have an interesting story about being created from other bird and have a marriage ceremony. If I find the story I will pass it on for all of you.

Amy F, question for you if you don't mind sharing your secrets ... where did you find the image that you put on your postcards? Vistaprint is doig 100 free postcards this week and want to print mine (we are using them to make a guest book) but i cannot find an image I like. Looking for something that looks aged. Any idea where to begin? THANKS!

Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr So, I'm gonna try this again. These are the centerpieces my mom and I have been working on. Let me know what you think. Putting it in a Word doc was the only way I could make them fit. Attachment 5147 They look great! That's so awesome!

Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr Meredith's To-Do List 1. Go to Hobby Lobby for centerpiece ideas - DONE!! (about to post pics) 2. Order his ring - HE KEEPS CHANGING HIS MIND SO I'LL WAIT 3. Insure my ring - HE CAN'T FIND THE APPRAISAL 4. Decide on wedding insurance - LEANING TOWARD NO 5. Cocktail party decor - WAITING TO SEE IF AMY AS ANY GOOD BUYS 6. Buy shirts for flower girl and ring bearer - IN THE SHOPPING CART 7. Come up with aisle decor - LEANING TOWARD USING PETAL CONES 8. Buy/make invites - SPROULLIE DESIGNS EMAILED TODAY Meredith's new list 1. Insure my ring 2. Cocktail party decor 3. Follow up on invites 4. Work on AHR 5. Come up with ideas for BM's shirts 6. Decide on menu for reception 7. Get thread for welcome bag monograms girl! you need to slow down! you're making me feel very behind!

Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz Hey girls!! I hope everyone had a nice weekend!!! How is everyone doing on their to do's? I will update mine and start a new list... STARTING Monday, June 14, 2010 ENDING Sunday, June 27, 2010 We will check in with what is done either as it’s done or every other Friday and start a new list! The futuremrslutz's (Lindsey) To Do's: 1) Book flights to Cancun (they keep going up and down...guess we just need to book and take the risk) 2) Assemble and mail invites (these will go out by Wednesday) 3) Order OOT stuff 4) Book Vegas Wedding (Ryan is handling the entire weekend, except the actual wedding part...I will handle this.) 5) Bachelorette Party Favors 6) Order linens, candles, chair ties (already ordered samples), etc 7) Book DJ 8 ) Finalize Thursday night party 9) Create Mock table set up with pics for the reception 10) Update website 11) Decide on vowels 12) Order rose petals for the isle 13) Order garter, hair accessory, jewelry, etc 14) Bridesmaids/groomsmen gifts Ok, here's mine...man am I behind: AmandaMarieB’s To Do’s: - Register (hopefully today and yes I realize we are very behind on this)- DONE!!! - Order fiance's wedding band - Recieve and sign photog contract- DONE - Request rates for a BD shoot (Chris Schmidt?) - Work-out - Begin Qt Extreme Cleanse -Order gold bags for rose petals - Follow up on quote for real touch flowers and possibly order blume boxes -DECIDED ON REAL FLOWERS - Make sure photo booth stand will work - Find images and begin mock-up of post-cards using for guest book - Send mom guest list so she can keep track of RSVP cards -DONE -Begin searching for table card holders that will fit the polaroid-type photos from the photo booth -Receieve suit swatch samples and email groomsmen to order (assuming we like the swatches) - FI WANTS TO HANDLE -Start thinking baout hair and make-up -Start writing ceremony -Figure out DJ UGGH! Here are my additions to that list: -Revise flower choices and figure out centerpeices -Order postcards from VistaPrint while they have the 100 free promotion -Email FI's dad about helping with cake topper -Send revisions/additions to the cocktail menu Thanks!

Ladies - I just stumbled upon th emost amazing find. Too bad it's way out of my price range...but here's hoping you have seen something like this for far less than $500. Essentially it's a wedding genelogy chart that goes up atthe reception. It links of all of your guests to you but this one does it on a vintage inspired map of constellations. How cool: Wedding Constellations Genealogy Chart NEW by melangerienyc Hmm..anyone know an astronomer that could help me with this for less than $550? A girl can dream right?

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Very good advice, Amy. I have no doubt the onsite teams pockets the cash so I'm sure they wouldn't mind a little extra. It's a good gig they've got going. Here's hoping. Thanks for all of the advice ladies. Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz I know a lot of you have seen my engagement pictures, but check out this new post if you would like...the 1st link has some cool pictures. Maybe it will give you girls who haven't had yours taken yet some ideas... http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...orleans-60300/ I haven't had a chance to look at the link yet but I must say your siggy pic is just adorable! Very NO! FI and I love it there...originally wanted to have our wedding there but the place I loved was booked and then figured it would be too hard do a DW in NO...easier at a resort that does them all the time. Plus I wanted to offer guests AI. Ahhh, maybe for our vow renewal one day. Girls got to dream. Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz I LOVE Lake Travis!!! And Austin!!! Such a cool town AHHHHH that resort is FABULOUS! My friend just got married there! I hope you had soooooo much fun!! And 2 weeks?!?!? I can't even imagine was that feels like...SO awesome!!!! I think these resorts rent those chairs from an outside company. Maybe they own the chairs for the wedding, but have to order more for the reception? Who knows! How much are they charging you for the chairs? Maybe you can try to talk them down on the price if they will not move them for you. I think I am renting my silver chiavari chairs for $5 per chair. Surely they can help you on the price. $1500 is ridiculous!!!!! I feel the same way about Austin. Wendy, that sound like an amazing AHR. $5 per chair! That's amazing. They've quoted me $12 and they said they cannot budge on the price. I mean, I'm requesting 140 (for the ceremony and reception) you think that they would cut me a break. Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz What happened to Chong? Why was she banned? I was thinking the same thing. Does anyone know? She and I share the same wedding date so this is a really big bummer for me. I know more so for her though. Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz We are staying at Le Blanc from Wednesday to Wednesday, then flying to Cancun that Wednesday morning. So, we are kind of treating it like a mini honeymoon/legal wedding. Ryan is planning everything except the actual wedding. We are such foodies, so he is getting us reservations at all these fab restaurants. The wedding will be Friday. We will go out to dinner, have the limo (or pink cadi) pick us up, and take us to the wedding chapel. hahaha Then we will go out afterwards. My brother and his gf are going, and maybe 1 other couple. I am still debating on which "theme" I want to do, but it is going to be HYSTERICAL!!! Dueling Elvis's, Blue Hawaii, Pink Cadillac, etc are all SO funny. I really cannot wait!!! How freakin' fun! I'm sure you guys will have a great time.

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart I hate to feel this way about this subject but I can only base this off my own experience of having the chiavari chair situation. I worked on this for a while and negotiated, wheeled and dealed and this was one point that was non-negotiable with Lomas. I don't think they will move them all for you to be perfectly honest. You can try but I wouldn't risk betting that the onsite coordinators will change their mind. =( That's what I was worried about. I guess I'll just book them for the ceremony and try my darndest to get them to move to the reception. I just gannot pay 1500+ for chairs. FI would die!!! Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr This really sucks and I'm going to try to get them to do this also. I'm not as determined as you though. I can take it or leave it if they give me too much resistance. However, if I make some headway with my request I'll definitely keep you in the loop. I must say that if Amy didn't get what she wanted with the time she had to get it, I'm thinking we may be disappointed. It really aggravates me that we are paying so much extra (for the Sky Deck) and I'm not sure about you but I'm not really using the stuff that comes with it (i.e. the programs, bouquet, hell I'm not even using the officiant). I just feel like they could at least do this for us. : I know, I feel the same way. But then again. AS is so not willing to budge when it comes to money, I'm not really all that surprised. Please keep me posted on your head way them and I'll do the same! Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda If you already have them booked for the ceremony, you could try to negotiate on site to move them to the reception area - ie tell them you're wiling to pay more cash for the set up fees for the hassle of moving them. When you have your meeting with the onsite and Lomas coordinators, you pay any balance you owe (spa services, extras, etc) and you also have to pay their set up fee (determined at your meeting depending on everything you have for them to set up). The set up fee must be paid in cash. The rest of the balance I paid using a credit card (only Visa & MasterCard). The WCs probably pocket the cash - so maybe you can sweeten the pot for your coordinator who might be willing to bend the chair rules for a hundred bucks or so? Maybe worth the try?? My thought exactly. I'm booking them for the ceremony and will totally bribe to have them moved. Thanks for the advice!

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Glad you got a good TA. They will make things easier for you. I just decided on a Honeymoon location! We are staying at the Excellence Playa Mujeres Aug 28-Sept 4. It looks so awesome. Secrets Maroma was about the same price, and thats where I thought I would go, but I really fell in love with the Excellence. I am using a friend's TA who is great, so much better than my crazy wedding lady. She said any sale any drop in price we will get, no need to rebook or anything. Have a great weekend everyone! I will be working on my planning thread this weekend. I need to do it now or else I will just forget everything! Yay for you!!! How exciting!

Ladies that have already been married, this one's for you! What do you think the chances are that I'll be able to convince (or that they'll be kind enough on their own) the onsite WC to have my chivalri chairs moved from the ceremony on the sky deck to my reception at plaza zavaz for the set-up up fee? I am having 70 guests and its not in my budget to order them twice but I am sooo obessed I cannot do without them. I know that they are def in for my ceremony as I cannot imagine looking back at pictures and seeing any other chairs there. (Again, I am going for the antique look/feel and the other chairs just won't cut it.) I am having a cocktail reception between the ceremony and reception somwhere other than the reception site. (They are also moving my ceremony flowers down and don't want my guests to be there as they set up) so there should be enough time to have htis done. My WC told me I had to order chairs twice but hoping you'll think that I'll be able to work something out once I am there. Thanks!

Hi Ladies! Congrats on your upcoming weddings! I am also October 2010. 10/10/10 to be exact at Azul Sensatori in Puerto Morelos. 4 months from today exactly. How exciting!

Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr Awww. Sorry to hear about your sick ones. I hope they get better soon. AW, THANKS! Me too! So not fun to watch my boy suffer like this! Weird thing is, I've been fine. Knocking on wood right now. And yes, I realize I have got to figure out how to multi quote. I've done it once but haven't been able to do it since. Oh and I didn't even get to multi quote everything I wanted to reply to. I stink at using this forum

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart I am planning on setting some stuff, you may be in luck, I'll contact you first before I broadcast it. And Amy...don't forget bout me! After Meredith let me know what you have left to sell. I am down the street (well sorta) from you after all! Everytime I am at the Glendale Galleria I am like "oh Amy, maybe I'll run into to her, how weird would that be?" But then I don't. Probably better that way. How freaked out would you be if some random girl came up to you (me) and was like "AMY!!!!! I loved your wedding" Too weird. But can't promise I won't do it if I run into you. Ok, enough of that. Did you have a bird cage for your cards? I was planning to get one but if you have one you want to get rid of, just let me know. That and the chalk board!

You girls are too funny! Got to love all of it...the planning, the encouragement, the compliments! And you are all so right! Amy, don't stress...Vegas is all about fun. Just go with the flow and I'm sure it will be amazing. You are a master wedding planner after all. Lindz, so happy about your photographer. I can't even imagine the stress that must have caused you! Wendy, what's coming up, AHR? Where are you having it? In Austin? Love it there. FI ad I may move there soon. Fingers crossed. He and the baby have been so sick for the past month. First the stomach flu and now strep (sic?) throat! Between that and traveling to NY for work and Boston for college reunion, I really could use some family around. And I think Austin would be a nice change of pace.

Quote: Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach First of all, Congrats on getting that many rooms booked! I hear that's a tough job in itself. ;-) I just wanted to share with you that I too am using DW.com and was told by our TA that we needed not put down deposits for our guests unless they do not do so within 30 days of notification. We were told that each guest must place a deposit of $200 per room and that if they do not, we will be responsible for paying the deposits. It sounds like we may have received conflicting information, but I could be wrong. Anywho, I hope this adds to the "info pot" in some way or another. :-) Nope I don't think that it's conflicting. I had to put down the deposits after the 30 days. Enough of a deposit to equal 5k. After 30 days we were short about 1200 so I paid this difference. Now that we have so many guests booked, that's getting refunded. I did have to aks for the refund though. MY TA at DW.com did not refund as guests booked. Hope that helps

Quote: Originally Posted by amandamarieb I got 20% off rooms with 10 or more booked and 20% off special events with 15 or more rooms booked that's with the "bride and groom stay free package" we also got "free anniversary nights". Just this week I got the "get a free cocktail reception" when booking with a GI consultant added. This is all through Destinationweddings.com. But of course I also see what the other girls on here are getting and ask for it. (For example the free cocktail prty promo.) I am also doing the sky wedding and when i booked you had to do it with the silver or gold package but I saw that some of the other girls did it with the pearl package...and so I asked TA at DW.com and we made that work too. Thanks to this forum, already got a lot of upgrades and am saving a lot of money. (Still over budget but just by a couple of thousand and getting most things I want.) Oh and my guests only needed to put down $100 per person to reserve the rooms. Again through DW.com. My TA can be sooooo slow, so much so that I've had to complain to her boss (didn't help) but I guess it was worth it because seems like I am getting a good deal. Hope that helps you. Ok so looking back, maybe I misunderstood a bit. I blocked out 25 rooms (but we've already booked 27, yay!) We had a month to get enough people to put down a 5k deposit. So I guess that works out to $200 per room. I asked guests to put down a deposit and then we paid whatever was left of the 5k. Since some people paid in full straight away, ended up only being about 1200 and we're getting that refunded this month now that I have 50 some odd guests booked! Whoo hoo!

Quote: Originally Posted by MaggieandJay Ladies, I have a question! The resort is telling my TA that in order to block a group of rooms for May 2011 we have to put up $300 a room. Did you guys run into this? My TA was a bit taken aback with the price. I knew we might have to put something down. Now with that said it's not like I have to block rooms but to get the current promotion they are running you do. Any Advice? Side Note: Current promotion if you block or outright book 20 or more rooms you get 20% off room rates and 20% off private events I got 20% off rooms with 10 or more booked and 20% off special events with 15 or more rooms booked that's with the "bride and groom stay free package" we also got "free anniversary nights". Just this week I got the "get a free cocktail reception" when booking with a GI consultant added. This is all through Destinationweddings.com. But of course I also see what the other girls on here are getting and ask for it. (For example the free cocktail prty promo.) I am also doing the sky wedding and when i booked you had to do it with the silver or gold package but I saw that some of the other girls did it with the pearl package...and so I asked TA at DW.com and we made that work too. Thanks to this forum, already got a lot of upgrades and am saving a lot of money. (Still over budget but just by a couple of thousand and getting most things I want.) Oh and my guests only needed to put down $100 per person to reserve the rooms. Again through DW.com. My TA can be sooooo slow, so much so that I've had to complain to her boss (didn't help) but I guess it was worth it because seems like I am getting a good deal. Hope that helps you.

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Also, got some more pictures my photog put up on a website, these are temporarily up if you wanna check them out Amy + Daylen 2010 AMAZING! Thanks for sharing. So cool to see all of your little details!

For those of you going back and forth about the signature drink, I am doing my ceremony on the Sky Deck and it the service includes one signature drink. Also, I have qualified for the free cocktail hour (so says my TA anyway). Tiffany originally told me that I didn't but apparently my TA worked it out. We'll see when I get my detail sheet though. Anyway, the cocktail reception includes wine, beer, soft drinks and a signature cocktail. Looks like we'll behaving two! Hopefully that helps some of you.