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Quote: Originally Posted by julieandmichel Hi there Pineapplebride, When contacting GP, they send you a complete package of information, if need be, I could send you a copy (do you have Rocio's e-mail ?) Out of the many many hotels (50+) my FI has been to in the Carribean for business, we have been to GP 3 times in a row and don't know why we'd go elsewhere... our ceremony (NOV 2010) will be at the beach gazebo also. If you need more info, please let me know, have spent 4 weeks there in the last 24 months... I love reading good feedback on the GP! We are getting married there on March 31st 2011. We just booked the date last week with Rocio. I'm beyond excited!!!! Rocio seems to be taking quite a few days to reply to my emails. I've been dealing with Ariadna since booking our date and she's been great so far.

I see lots of threads on photography, but has anyone used a videographer? Here are the ones I've found and comtemplating hiring one of them: Cancun Wedding Videos | Mayan Riviera Wedding Videographer | Mike Cantarell Caper Producciones - Professional video services for weddings in Cancun and the Mayan Riviera Playa Weddings - Video and Photography in Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya Does anyone have any feedback on any of them?

Your pictures are gorgeous! It looks like you had a blast! Congrats!

Alright, I changed it to 4PM! I just have to wait for the confirmation from the resort now... I hope it won't be a problem.

Thanks for all your feedback ladies! We plan on doing a cocktail hour... but I'm sure our guests will be more than happy to hang out at the lobby bar if there is too much time in between the ceremony and reception. Would you do: 4PM : ceremony Toast following ceremony Group pictures 5PM or 6PM : cocktail hour? 7PM : reception ?

I'm planning on getting 2 wedding bands as well. The only problem is, my e-ring doesn't fit on my right hand!!! I have really tiny fingers with bigger knucles and it just won't fit on my finger... Should I just have my MOH or fiancé hold on to it and add it to my left hand after the ceremony ?

I'm starting to lean more towards 4PM now... lol. I can't seem to make up my mind!! The photographer did say that having it at 3PM would be too hot for our guests... which makes sense. She also said we'll start loosing daylight at 6PM... I guess that leaves enough time, right? I'm just scared all of our pictures will be too dark! We did book her for 8 hours... so that won't be a problem. I do want pictures of the reception too... first dance, cake cutting, bouquet/garter toss, partying, etc...

Quote: Originally Posted by Lolita29 I bought my dress this past Saturday!! I am so happy Sottero and Midgley Wedding Dresses - Style VSM7012 I love it! It's beautiful!!!

Here is my dress! It's an Anjolique but since it's last year's collection, it's not on their website anymore. I will have the top altered to be a sweatheart neckline.

First biggest stress factor... getting people to confirm their attendance! We haven't sent our RSVP yet and still have LOTS of time to go... but still, I'd love for everyone to just confirm they are coming. Second stress factor... My mother in law! She seems to like everything I dislike and wants to plan the wedding... I hate it. It's our day, and she can't just sit in the backseat and enjoy our day, she needs to plan it for us... Ahhhh....

So... we have officially booked our wedding for March31st! So exciting!!! What time, do you think, we should hold the wedding at? I have options of 2PM, 3PM or 4PM. My photographer suggested 4PM... she says that we start to loose daylight at 6PM. The reception is set to start at 7PM and I don't really want a huge gap of time between the ceremony and reception... and still want enough bright daylight for pictures... I'm leaning more towards 3PM... but I wonder if 4PM would be okay. Could we have the reception start around 6PM if we get married at 3PM? What do you think?

I am so excited... we just sent our wedding registration form and it's not official... we are getting married at the GP in Riviera Maya on March 31st 2011!!!!!! I cannot wait!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Ashley* here's the one I'm doing...just a basic one from Dreams I love this!! I'm using the same colors

Here is my inspiration: I'm not sure if I want my bouquet to be white and my bridesmaid to be orange... or whether we should all get orange...

I cannot wait for my TTD session!!!! I plan on buying a 2nd dress for it...

I guess it's your own personal preference! For my part, when I tried on a white wedding dress, I didn't like it on me. I wanted ivory... but ended up with diamond white. It's not white, but not ivory either.

Could we please get an update on the clear starfish list?

Quote: Originally Posted by BlondeLlamaTreww I think we're going to use the Plain White T's "1,2,3,4" as the recessional...and actually have our guy sing it. We've chosen Ingrid Michaelson's "The Way I Am" for our first dance. I like these because they're upbeat and have cute lyrics. We're not much for the uber serious love songs. Thank you so much for posting these two songs! I loooove them! I'm pretty sure we are going to incorporate them some way.

I would love to have some pics!!! I'd love to see how the reception area is set up and what it looks like, centerpieces, table set up, etc. Here's my address: [email protected] Thanks ladies!!

So... I had my mind set on the Grand Palladium until last week, when my Travel Agent suggested the Grand Sunset Princess. Now, I can't make up my mind!!!!! The Grand Palladium's rooms... seem old, outdated and not as luxurious as the GSP. Now, I know, we won't be spending that much time in the rooms anyways, right? So, who cares... well, I do. For some reason, I'm stuck on the gorgeous rooms! Both have a gazebo, which I absolutely want, to hold the wedding at. Both offer private receptions... althought, I think the reception area at the GP seems much nicer, and costs less. The WC at the GSP is much faster to respond via email than the one at the GP... I'm afraid that could be a problem in the long run. Both resort seem to have gorgeous grounds.... Anyone had the same dilemma?

Thanks SuzyQ for all the info you sent!!! I have a few more questions... I guess we need to be there 4 business-days prior to the wedding... why is it 4 days when most resorts in Riviera Maya request you being there 3 days...? Also... for the private Thai reception, if you do private (instead of semi-private), do you have a dance floor? We are planning to have a private reception, with DJ and a dance floor... from the pictures I've seen, it looks pretty small, I'm just wondering if there would be enough room. Also, what decorations do they put up for the reception? What time do they hold the ceremony at?

I'm trying to decide between the Grand Palladium and the Grand Sunset Princess resort. Can anyone send me the wedding packages info?? Also, do you have the WC's contact information? (phone number and email) Email me at: [email protected] What is the different between the Grand Sunset Princess and the Grand Sunset Riviera?? Any info would be great!!! Thanks!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Nicole~ StephyD, don't worry, honestly the legal stuff was NOT that bad and I would totally do it all over again. I'm not sure where your TA is getting that info from. Even the Mexican consulate website says 3 business day. I arrived on a Sat and got married on the Thurs. I would ask your TA where they're getting that info from and let them know that the WC states only 3 days are required. I see you're from Montreal. If you need any help from a fellow Canadian just PM me! Hi! It's always nice to see a fellow Canadian on here. Thanks for the info... it makes me feel better!!

Question for you brides who got married at the GP in Riviera Maya... Did you have to be there 3 or 4 business days prior to the wedding? Rocio told me 3 days... but my travel agent is telling my 4 days...

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Angela~ This might help some of you ladies, hopefully! I have been pouring over it .... Wedding Songs, Wedding Music, First Dance Wedding Song, Popular Wedding Songs | WeddingWire Ohhh... thanks for sharing this!