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Quote: Originally Posted by princessCJones It's official, I am now an EDR Bride, We booked our Casita and Saved our date yesterday. My wedding date is June 11, 2011. I always wanted to be married in a church so was planning on the chapel, but I worry if "a beach ceremony" is what a destination wedding is all about. Any Chapel brides at EDR please let me know if you made the right choice. I have Valeria's contact info, should I email or call first as an introduction, I wanna be on her good side. Any thoughts? I had been in email contact with Valeria and now Priscila(both very nice and helpful). Email seems to be doing the trick! Maybe closer to the date I will call to double check on everything.

Has anyone bought a maggie dress in the "light gold" colour? I am just wondering how it looks in natural light...I've only seen mine in the bridal store. And what colour of jewelery and shoes did you go with? Gold, silver

Quote: Originally Posted by jszy10 Leoni - by Maggie Sottero Sorry I didn't post the actual pic, I'm afraid to put the pictures on my photobucket just in case my FI comes across it!!!! I love it! I can only imagine what the detail looks like in person. I am thinking of something like that for my bridesmaids, just shorter! You have great taste!

Quote: Originally Posted by *Rachel* This thread is like an accident you can't help but look at! I don't think Andrea "cut you up". She's not like that and has totally proven how awesome she has in her years on the forum. She didn't say anything negative about you. Just pointing out the unreasonableness Don't think many people would disagree that it's important to respect... and it goes both ways. I think the things people have been saying about their "guests".... you know friends and family that LOVE the couple enough to put their life on hold and commit a few thousand dollars to witness their matrimony- they deserve more respect than "put up or shut up." Not that you said some of this stuff, but there has been so many selfish statements in this thread. That's what's getting called out here. Not the original OP. She was respectul about her friends in her post. You did say something about the gf being embarrassed of her proposal "story." If it's about a "story" then I think she would be missing the whole point of someone asking for her hand in marriage. As Andrea noted, he just wants to propose. Not sacrifice a baby in his woman's honor. Ok maybe embarrassed was the wrong word, I had said in my second post that the potential FI/gf may also feel it is inappropriate to propose at a DW and he should take that into consideration. I am shocked at how people pick apart every word said, but I guess tone and context can be hard to convey in written form so I am just going to take a deep breath......and move on! Good Luck simplnsweet and I hope your wedding is amazing

Quote: Originally Posted by L&C In Love I have seen some really great mens stuff at Le Chateau and Banana Republic Factory in South Common! Oh they also have really cute dresses there but I am going to wait it out a bit longer to see if they go on sale even more We just bought the guys black linen dress pants and vests at Le Chateau yesterday-on sale for $50 a piece! They also have beige, gray and white. Great deal, especailly when your buying for 4 guys!!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Andrea~ It is their vacation too. It's not taking the easy route using their vacation to propose. My goodness, he just wants to propose?! I can't even imagine telling people that are spending their hard earned money what they can and can't do on the trip. And not all girls need their boyfriends to do an over the top proposal. A romantic time alone on vacation sounds quite nice! Not everyone can afford to go on trips and for some people this could be a once in a lifetime thing. And to say she would be embarrassed by that is over the top. Who would say that?! Wow, this is getting intense. I think when people post and ask for an opinion they want some advice, and all I was saying is that if she feels strongly about not wanting this to happen at her wedding-which I happen to agree with- then maybe she can appeal to the guy to think of how his gf would feel being proposed to at a DW. Maybe she feels it is inappropriate too. No need to cut me up for my opinion of making proposals special (I never said anything about over the top or expensive, just unique to them). DW are a newer thing and everyone is a bit iffy about the proper ettiqutte and what to do when the vacation and wedding become one blurred line. I think most of us on here who have ettiqutte questions are not asking to be the queen for a week, just a little respect from our friends and family about things that matter to us or seem like common sense; everything from bringing uninvited guests, who pays for what, or people proposing during our DW.

I would be very annoyed too if someone did this to me (and it could happen as all of the groomsman at my DW are unmarried but in long term relationships!). But the first thought that went through my head was how will his gf feel? When my FI proposed to me it was on a weekend trip a couple hours away from our house, just the two of us in the mountains, and it meant a lot to me that he did it like that. I think this guy is taking the easy route out by using his buddy's DW to propose. He should really get creative and do something special for her, not just use all of your efforts and planning for his own means. It is kind of selfish and she may even be emabarrassed to tell her friends/family where and when he did it. Maybe if you tell him this angle he will change his mind? Good Luck!! Does anyone know of a couple that got engaged at another wedding? How did that go over??

I get in on a sunday and my wedding is on wednesday so I am in the same boat as you. But I did this purposely to give myself sometime to prep before the big day. It will give me time to check out the location of the ceremony/reception, plan how everyone can walk down the aisle(where to put it too!) and find the good foods to eat before my wedding(I have celiac's so I cannot eat wheat or I will be majorly sick). I guess I will also have time to do a hair/make up trial if I want to or just get a massage on the beach the day before to relax. I do feel your worries though about drinking/eating too much or getting tan lines. I am bringing an aerosol SPF100 to do my chest/arms and will just be layering it on all the time! I am so pale and burn really easy so I think I will fake and bake before hand too(I know it is bad for me, but I am just doing it this once for my wedding). And if all else fails we can just use bronzer or photo shop!! Try and enjoy those 3 days too as they are part of your wedding vacation and they set the tone for your guests and your wedding day. I hope you can feel a little less stressed!!

I ordered my Maggie Sottero(Denise) from bridal debut for $900. That seemed to be a good deal for a bridal dress when I asked my recently married friends. But if you can find an off the rack or sample sale you can get one for around $200-$600. don't forget alterations cost at least $300 for hem, bustle and bust.

I love when guys do something personalized and unique to propose! Sounds like he knows you well! Happy planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by rpingree001 Congrats!! I agree - her photos look amazing and very unique! I can't wait to hear how your experience goes. I'm so glad Claudia became an option for photography at EDR and I agree, very easy to communicate with so far. Now I'm just torn on which package to go with - I want them all! :-) I just realized I was posting with you on another thread about the same thing! opps! We picked the basic package just beacuse of price, but I would have loved to do a video of the ceremony or TTD. I hope 3 hours is enough time.

This is exactly why we did not give out info on our resort(besides cost) until after people RSVP'd. That way they had to book thru our TA(yay group rate!) and we can keep all rooms in the same area of the resort and know exactly how many guests are coming for food, favors, etc. We also didn't allow random "dates" so this was really the only way to match up singles into double occp. rooms(for cost savings).

Quote: Originally Posted by rpingree001 I have booked Claudia Photography (Citalli) for my pics. They look fantastic. I think she is newly available to EDR and I'm so excited!! I booked her too! And my wedding is one month before yours so I will let you know how it goes...

Quote: Originally Posted by punkie569 Bummer about the projector. I'm with you, how hard could it be to set up? What an insane price! We are having the cocktail party after our ceremony with the donkey. The donkey is why FH agreed to the cocktail party. We are paying $20 per person for the party and the donkey is included in the cocktail party package. We added a mahi mahi taco to make it the $20 so I think the base price is $16 per person and that includes some tacos, international bar for 2 hours and the donkey(he's only there for 1 hour apparently). We are sooo excited for the donkey and we haven't told anyone cuz we wanted it to be a surprise. I mean really who has a donkey at their wedding? Whoa, that is a lot of money(Thx BagLover21 for the info!). And I don't think I can haul a projector and computer...maybe that would be something to save for a later family/friend get together or holiday and I can combine our wedding photos with our childhood and dating ones. Oh well, can't do everything when your travelling! We are getting the donkey cocktail too for after our ceremony. My FI is SO excited for it, that is all he talks about when people ask about our wedding! He even said we can't take too long with photos cause he doesn't want to miss the donkey! Ahh boys, (sometimes) so easy to please!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by rpingree001 I'm so excited! I booked the photographer for my wedding in January. After all of the posts I've read on using inside and outside photographers, I was bit worried about selecting someone but then I noticed that a new photographer came available at EDR that wasn't an option before - Claudia Rodriguez. Looked at her site and loved the pics. I couldn't get her for my date but got one of her staff - Citlalli. If anyone has used these guys or knows of them, please let me know your thoughts. I have allocated the most funds to the photographer so want to make sure I'm making the right choice. Thanks girls! I just booked Citlalli too for my Dec wedding!! Her portfolio looks amazing-I love the artistic shots! Claudia was so fast and nice through emails and I just it booked through my coordinator, Priscila, with a 30% deposit. I will be sure to review her on here after we get our photos.

I can't wait to see that show! Must be a good resort if celebs go there...even if they are "D" list ones! Totally off topic here, but does anyone know about renting a projector and screen for a slide show? Do they even have on at EDR? Thanks girls!

Quote: Originally Posted by rpingree001 I am going to EDR for my wedding and honeymoon - 11 days total. Do those of you who have been there think that this is too long at one resort? Will we get bored or tired of the same restaurants? We are thinking of switching to casitas for the honeymoon to change it up. Thoughts? We are doing 7 nights in a regular room while our guests are there and then 7 nights in a Casitas so we get a honeymoon out of the second week. We have stayed at other resorts for 7 days and always felt it was never long enough. I think the first few days will be a bit of a whirlwind anyways so the more time there the better, 11 days is probably going to be perfect for you! What day of your trip does your wedding fall on?

Quote: Originally Posted by laurenvuitton Is anyone doing a site visit before their wedding? If I can find a reasonable flight, I'm going to do it for sure! Dimplz - very random question for you.. I am thinking about ordering door hangers for our guest... would you happen to remember at all if there were door knobs or if it possible to hang these TOLD YOU, Random!! haha Door Hangers by TheStylishScribe on Etsy I am thinking of doing these too and never thought about them not fitting on the doors...thank you for asking!! Martha Stewart website has a good template too. Door Hangers How-To

My wedding coordinator who is in Cancun said the sunsets around 4:30 in December.

Quote: Originally Posted by cross What is everyone doing for their bouquets? I'm wondering the same thing. They seem expensive...has anyone thought of doing parasols for bridesmaids to cut down on costs?

We are staying in the Casitas and getting the free pkg. On top of that we are having a private cocktail hour(Mexican Donkey Bar) and reception dinner(prob at the pool location) for 30 people at a cost of around $1000. We will be doing some add ons for the ceremony too...yet to decide those! But I'm thinking of doing the $1300 gazebo decor pkg then taking some of the flowers over to the reception(I am bringing some decor too), as well as the i pod stereo for music. Has onyone done the gazebo decor pkg? Is it worth the money?

I am a gluten free girl too so I completley understand your worries! Just seems like one more hiccup in the wedding planning process. Is there a traditional jamacian dessert (that has no gluten) that you could do instead of or along with your cake just in case?

Quote: Originally Posted by Jennybell1 As much as I was loving being a part of this thread (ringless ladies) - I have to say Im even happier now that things have changed for me.......I'm ENGAGED!!!! He finally proposed last night!!!! So excited and surprised...I had no idea! So glad it finally happened - now I feel like I really can plan the wedding. Dont worry ladies - your rings are on their way - I have been planning for over 9 months without a ring ....and there is nothing wrong with that! Just wanted to share bc I was so excited - but I feel everyone's pain from experience.... Excited to see who is next!!! Congratulations Jennybell!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Laur13 Ladies who are having the BBQ deluxe...I went on Karisma's website to look at the menu again and I saw the price is now $26.00 pp for the mexican bbq deluxe! Anyone getting this price? I am currently paying $49 pp plus 20% discount on private events. Is this a misprint? It seemed the prices for the menus have changed for the cheaper on there site. Let me know if anyone is looking into this! Thanks I just printed off the new prices too...thanks girls for the heads up! I would have never thought the prices would change, let alone get cheaper!!

Quote: Originally Posted by JCrosby Personally, I feel weird mentioning gifts for a DW at all. The way I see it, people are spending hundreds of dollars on a DW anyway so I don't even want to think about them spending more on gifts. I'm sure most people will give gifts but I don't even really feel comfortable registering. Just my two cents. Agreed!!! I'd be offended if I received a DW invite that asked for money. We specifically told our guests that them coming to our wedding is already an amazing act of friendship and love, no gifts needed.