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Quote: Originally Posted by chipotle99 I wanted too, but had problems with the CHEAP part....the lowest price was like $3000 or so! Really? ouch...I was thinking of getting it,but I guess I can say...forget it.

Quote: Originally Posted by c.peaslee I am also wondering if any brides who have been married at either Grand Palladium Kentaneh or Gran Bahia Principe in Riveria Maya have come back with non-legal wedding documents? I have heard that this can happen and you have to pay when you get home to get your marriage legalized. My fiance suggests that we just go to city hall before we go down, but I think that kind of defeats the purpose of going in the first place. Not sure about Alberta. In Quebec, I think we need the legal document from Mexico with their legal seal + translation + notory in order to make it legal. Therefore, it will be cheaper, simpler and easier to sign the legal paper in Montreal's City Hall or Court before/after the trip.

Quote: Originally Posted by CeeCee76 I've learned so much from this site, especially how to blow my budget. I love looking at everyone's idea, but its definitely a challenge not wanting to join in the fun. My FI always reminds me about our new house and that helps keep me in check. I know! We got our house 2.5 years ago, and ...man there were a lot of ...unexpected/expected costs that came with the house. It adds up much more faster than a wedding...LOL!

Now that I got a date and location. Snow is melting outside! I start to look at dresses. I took a look on the gilt.com, and LOVE that Alexander McQueen grecian style dress!! It is SOLD OUT! This one looks perfect for the reception! It is light I can eat all I want without worrying about...my expandable belly (my waist can go 2-3 inches more when I am completely full). I can try it on in Montreal too. This one is my dream dress...I will probably do a road trip to NYC or Toronto just to try it on.

Quote: Originally Posted by josietoms Hey everyone thanks for your comments re: my dress. Just to have that extra reassurance it was a good choice. Bonnie - great news on reserving the date. With regards to Islepac one of my mates suggested them . Going to look into that idea. Tho joining this website has not helped keep my budget under control - i had never heard of an OOT bag before i joined now im obsesed with them and want to start shopping already! My other half just rolls his eyes - men just dont understand sometimes LOL :-) Josie, I know...I didn't know about OOT bags, TTD session before. I was more like Linhy's friend, thinking of just book a package, send out the invitations and show up in a white dress! Now, I have on my to-do list: engagement pictures, website, STDs, OOT bags, welcome letter, invitation, gifts ...photographer, videographer..TTD session. My FI is just like.."tell me the final damage and I will transfer the amount to your account!"

OK OCT brides! I just saw new pics taken for a OCT bride on Sascha Gluck's blog. Beautiful pics and again...we can see the location as the same time!

I just put in the deposit for July 4th, 2011 at the Royal Playa Del Carmen. Aja has been very responsive, I tried her 1800 numbers, and it worked!

Quote: Originally Posted by Nicyx Linhy... sorry lovely cant see your tote bag :-( I love your website :-) So clever x Prettypigpig cant wait to see your site when its done :-) Awww Michelle, a wee lady GaGa, i can just see her now, thats so funny!! josietoms, Michelle suggested that aswell with more pix of us, i will have a play with it later or over the weekend and see what pix i can find to put on it :-) Also I LOVE your dress, as its so different, I love the waist section, Im not particularly a pleat person but they just go so well with dress, I think they make it to be honest :-) Im glad you girls like so far what ive done so far with the website anyway!!! Phew!!! MR1124.... Congratulations and welcome, let us kow how you get on.... x Michelle here is the bag i got from H&M just to use whenever but for £1.99 i really think they are a good buy for OOT bags. im gana keep my eye out for the same in Aqua!!! Guests could also use as a beach bag as its ideal :-) Very nice color! too bad they don't make in Blue! I plan to wait til mid-July this year (summer sidewalk sale period), to shop of OOT bags. December Boxing Day too, can be a good time to buy the essential things at a cheaper price.

Quote: Originally Posted by Linhy Bonnie! No I don't think you are behind at all. You still got some time =) When is your wedding again? I'm just always ahead of myself with things haha. I don't why, while other brides are pushing their dates forward, me ...I kept pushing it backward...so far...we are set on July 4th, 2011 (it is like one of the few good chinese calendar days that don't against anyone's horoscope). Actually, I just put a deposit yesterday to "reserve" the date and time for the gazebo, and the reception spot at the Royal Playa Del Carmen.

Quote: Originally Posted by michelle2011 Nope i can't see it (..... CeeCee76 - thanks for the compliments on the children. Yellow & Orange will be lovely for a DW... Nicy - you got it spot on with Scarlett she is such a character, she is so funny! She absolutely loves Lady GaGa and you should see her dancing around the room when she's on MTV! lol, so funny! LOL mini LADY GAGA fan!u see, I have no problem when the kids are funny, cute and smiling! as long as they don't nag...cry...give me bad attitude..bad temper...heehee

Quote: Originally Posted by Linhy I hope prices for air/resort release soon for January 2011.. getting very impatient. Anyone want to checkout my wedding website! http://thuanandlinh.wedsite.com Linhy...Your website is pretty much done too! OK now..it looks like I am so behind!

Nicola, I am also working on my website, but I really want get the location/date set, and the engagement photos done before showing it to everyone. Again, I think I am procrastinating...heehee

Quote: Originally Posted by Linhy can anyone open the link I got there? its a pic of my tote bags Nope, I can't see the pic.

WOW...LINHY! You are so...much in advance!! I barely look at dresses! LOL I feel like I am a procrastinator!

Kurlyks, Congrats! Now, u can join the Playacar thread and start to plan all the fun stuffs! me too, I am about to set a date and a resort!

Quote: Originally Posted by mexbride83 Oh my god... can I just say how jealous I am of you UK brides and your reception options over there!!!! I've googled some of these places you two have mentioned (Hever Castle, High Rocks, Bickley Manor) and they are so stunning, I can't imagine even doing a destination wedding!! Granted, I'm sure that it's completely different when these places are the norm where you live, but we have nothing like them in America, and I'm so jealous that you all do:) I had a friend, who lives in Wales (her husband is in the RAF) but is from Surrey, and her wedding pictures were absolutely to die for. The wedding was at Wedding Venue, Conference Rooms, Deluxe Holiday Accommodation in Witney, Oxfordshire, UK. It made me want to do a DW in the UK!! I know, it is like those Fairy Tales' wedding location!! Castle...horse...garden..prince and princess! Not only the weather is usually bad in UK, their currency used to be so expensive too (like $2.20 CAD= 1 pound in 2008, now it is like 1.55 to 1). Maybe in 5 yrs, when the sterling pounds get crushed, then maybe UK can become a popular place for DW! heehee I considered to get married at the Disney World (because of the Cinderella Castle), but due to my severe allergy to kids (LOL), I crossed that idea out of my mind!.

$6000 is very very possible. $2000-$3000 for plane tix and 1 week of stay at the resort and some resorts offers free wedding or $1000 package that includes the essentials. You can add $1000-2000 for photos +video Guests can eat at the resort' resto, and drink all they want (no need to worry about extra food/drink cost). Of course, they have to pay for their trip and stay out of their own pocket. Just send ur STDs in advanced, so everyone can start budgeting. Just shop around and compare! This forum is extra helpful!

Quote: Originally Posted by josietoms Turquoise ruffle baby doll dress - Evening & party dresses - Dresses - Women - Toe Post Floral Thong Flip-Flops-Marks & Spencer Bridesmaid dresses and shoes........ hope this works. Cute Dress! and very beach vacation theme! I will shop for BM dresses, once I find mine! kekekeke

Quote: Originally Posted by svetayasofiya I think there are way less King size beds than rooms with two doubles. At least on the Beach side. My parents were stuck with a room with two doubles, LOL. There was nothing the resort could do, the place was booked. I am sure your friends won't end up sleeping together. Thanks! at least...that is good news for single guys!

Quote: Originally Posted by mykidsmomtx You can change/upgrade your package at anytime (within reason). At first I thought we were "locked in" to our package when we made our deposit, but were reassured we can change packages later. Heck, it usually is just more money for them! Exactly! That is why I am building my own excel model based on the # guest and add on...to determine the cost of the wedding, comparing the Eternal Romance Package and the Luxury one. Once I am done, I will post it on this forum.

Quote: Originally Posted by callamonster This is what I was sent for the private cocktail hour menu. It says 'luxury and ultimate luxury package' on it, I think because you get a complimentary cocktail hour with those packages? COCKTAIL CANAPÉS COLD CANAPÉS (LWCC) Fresh tuna mousse canapés Salmon cured in balsamic vinegar canapés Baby eel with fresh garlic oil canapés Cantaloupe pearls with prosciutto & spearmint canapés HOT CANAPÉS (LWHC) Mini skewers marinated with coriander Chicken fillet breaded with sesame seeds Veal meatballs satay Shrimps au coconut with mint sauce Red snapper fillet stuffed with vegetables The hot canapés look...better and more tasty...

Quote: Originally Posted by michelle2011 Nothing to do with weddings but this is my little prince & princess...Scarlett & Harrison. The reason i smile everyday x Oh wow, beautiful kids! Handsome young man and for your lovely daughter, I am sure that your FI is "shovel and short gun" ready!

Quote: Originally Posted by michelle2011 Julie - thank you, he is a good boy and i'm sure we will all be emotional on the day. My friend has already said she will cry when she see's Harrison walking his mum down the aisle. Bless..... Our colour is PINK! I am Pink mad! It couldn't be anything else for me ) Mexbride83 - I totally understand what you are saying. I to am petrified of flying but like you i dont let it stop me from going away. I have always had a fear of flying and also like you i panic at the thought of it. When we get to the airport i panic alot and it's not nice. I will not let it get in the way of my dream wedding in Mexico though. My dad used to fly every year then he stopped and he can't go back..... It's sad but it's our choice to marry abroad and i dont want him getting all worked up over it. He will be at the AHR so he's not totally missing out.. ) Ha ha that is so funny your FI is a pilot.....My fiance, son & daughter think i'm strange as they love flying. I just sit quietly, glued to my seat, jumping at the slightest turbulence! lol Michelle, heehee...like ur kids, I love flying as well, and I read stats that said there is a higher chance of dying in car accidents than in plane crashes. The weird thing is I love to watch a show called "Mayday" (documentary type of show on what went wrong in those major plane crashes) on Discovery Channel. If I make big bucks one day, I am sure I will sign up for a trip on the Virgin's Galactic plane! heehee

Quote: Originally Posted by duprk452 No, I have Aja and I have had my deposit in for a few weeks. I always hear back from her with in 1-2 days. I noticed that it depends on what day of the week that I e-mail her. Ok Thanks! I will put down the deposit today. I will go with the eternal romance package and upgrade to have the private reception after. If it is needed, then maybe the Luxury package (I don't need all those ammenties..so still not sure), Aja said I can do the upgrade after anyway.

Quote: Originally Posted by NRLanders Hi ladies!!! I have been trying to sit back, relax, and take the advice of previous brides and not stress out. Of course that hasn’t been working out for me. I have a question and was hoping someone could give me some advice! I have read through a lot of guest trip reports from the unoffical barcelo website. After reading through a lot I found that when people call ahead to try and request rooms they don't have any luck. Some people will ask for a 1st floor room close to the beach with a king size bed only to get there and get a room on the 3rd floor farthest from the beach with double beds. I could care less where our room is located. I know in the wedding package we are guaranteed a king sized bed, but I am mostly worried that the older people in our party will be stuck with double beds. I know the WCs try and put all the guests close together, but do you guys think the WC would help in arranging the best rooms for the guest too? Or do you think it is just the luck of the draw? Ughh…. Little things like this bother me! I think they will try their best to accomodate everyone's requests and needs. However, it will also depend on the season/ occupancy rate too.