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Quote: Originally Posted by ursula There should be about 50-60 people in our group. We are going the first week of may. Well since my date is sun may 8th now, most people will prob be going thur-sun or fri-mon I just realized you are my first date twin that I have seen. I'm sure I'll be seeing you down there :-) Our wedding is at 4 - what time is yours?

Quote: Originally Posted by Nicyx ok, here is a short list of 1 i did AGES ago.... lots have been deleted as they havent been around for months & months but are ALWAYS welcome back :-) Ive just added some of you on from the last few pages ******SORRY IF IVE MISSED ANYONE JUST ADD YOURSELF****** CeeCee76 - Sun Palace - 11 Jan 2011 fsuambs - Riu Palace Riviera Maya - 15 Jan 2011 Lindobride14 - Iberostar Paraiso Lindo - 22 Jan 2011 Linhy - TBC - 22 Jan 2011 josietoms - Catalonia Riviera Maya - 24 Jan 2011 cjb0arder13 - Azul Beach - 31 Jan 2011 xcitedbride - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum - 08 Feb 2011 Mischaka - TBC - 19 Feb 2011 barbiegirl 27 - Dreams Tulum - 2 Feb 2011 jrb - Riu Palace Riviera Maya - Feb 2011 gingerlover36 - TBC - 26 March 2011 margin123 - Dreams Villamagna - April 2011 roxmysockz - Dreams Riviera Cancun - 08 April 2011 Nicola - Riu Palace Riviera Maya - 06 May 2011 FutureMrsRobart - Dreams Riviera Cancun - 08 May 2011 michelle2011 - Barcelo Maya Palace - 28 May 2011 mexbride83 - Ceiba del Mar - 28 May 2011 bigboponthebeach - Azul Sensatori - 28 May 2011 diamondpooch - Barcelo Maya Palace - 28 May 2011 pinchem to roberts - Turks & Caicos - 28 May 2011 rosieposie - TBC - May 2011 erinbrooke124 - Royal Islander - 14 June 2011 peterpanpixiedust- Dreams Cancun - 18 June 2011 AishaB - TBC - 31 Dec 2011 WOW I COUNT 5 OF YOU FOR 28TH MAY!!!!!! :-) xox Added us in :-)

Opinion question: I'm ordering these Koozies for our OOT bags to keep cans cold. The front is going to bear our wedding logo. The back was going to read, "To Have & To Hold, To Keep Your Beer Cold!". I thought it was cute. Do you think using 'Beer' instead of 'Drink' is offensive to our non-drinkers. I didn't but it was a comment that was just put to me so now I'm like ugghhh. What do you guys think?

Quote: Originally Posted by Carbaholic Hi! Yes, that was a group rate through a travel agent... it looks like we're going to be between 30 and 60 people. But they give that group rate for any groups over 10 people as long as the 10 are able to put the deposit down. We're basically just paying the deposit ourselves and the money will be reimbursed to us when the first 10 people book. That way, we're guaranteed that rate. It's not easy trying to find a beautiful resort that is reasonably priced!! If anyone has the information that I saw someone else ask about, with the pictures of the centerpieces, bouquets, cakes, etc. Can you please send it to me? If you don't mind? [email protected] Thank you so much! Thanks :-) I popped into a TA today and she said 2350 pp withOUT a group rate. So that number will drop she said. Only thing was she could only give me rates up til April 30,2011 b/c May's rates weren't available yet. Sooo looks like I'm going to have to wait another couple of weeks before I get some accurate rates. :-s

Quote: Originally Posted by pbjwed hey ladies.. just a thought whoever is getting married there next... maybe someone should tell Anna to have the staff clean the beach of seaweed right before the wedding! Maybe not the entire beach LOL but a bit of it... I cant help but squeal when I see beautiful pics and the beach is full of seaweed!! I will make sure if they dont then all the little kids in my wedding will be hired to rake it! Just a silly thought!! ! Girl you read my mind! LOL

I have an out there question that one of my guests have asked me. Does anyone know if they have wash clothes aka face clothes provided? We have stayed at a bunch of 5*'s down south and for some reasons they seems to provide every other kind of towels in the rooms but face clothes sometimes LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by beachykeen I feel the same way!!! Ours is mostly twentysomethings with a group of our parents friends in their 50's and they like to have just as good of a time! Our reception is going to be in one of the restaurants so hopefully we won't get too many complaints. Its a wedding so my feeling is it SHOULD be a good time :-) Our reception is on the pool deck/beach so hopefully we are far enough removed from the guest rooms, facilities etc that noise from our peeps, dj .... won't be an issue.

Quote: Originally Posted by tsgnatko Can you take down your own fake flowers with you for your wedding party? Yes you can :-) I think the only thing they were commenting on this week was that fake petals couldn't be scattered on the actual beach (as decor or by a flower girl) b/c of the environmental hazard it causes. Other than that you're good to go.

Quote: Originally Posted by Megan24 Well I am all packed and ready. I will be in Mexico at 4 pm tomorrow. The sad thing is the forecast calls for rain wednesday thur sunday. I am so bummed. NO RAIN VIBES PLEASE ************* I will be taking lots of pictures and writing a review for all of you when I get back. If any other brides are going to be there this week maybe we can run into each other. My wedding will be on May 21 at 5:00 pm so feel free to come and hang out with us all lol YAY!!! So excited. Have a fabulous trip and I'll be thinking of you on Friday. Blowing lots of sunshine rays your way. Can't wait to see the pics! Have a great time and enjoy your special day!

Quote: Originally Posted by mexbride83 That is a really awful story. But true of just about anywhere in the Caribbean if you leave the resort areas. I have a friend who did the Peace Corps in Jamaica and returned after just 6 months (they are supposed to do 2 years). In his 6 months there, 4 of the 10 girls in his program were raped, he saw two people killed right in front of him, and he feared for his life 24/7. Yet ask any of the Jamaican brides on here about their wedding and they'll tell you what a perfect tropical paradise it was (and I've been and had the time of my life)! These countries need the tourism to survive, so they do everything they can to protect the tourists from the realities. It's so sad, but true of all of these places, Mexico included. OMG - that is awful :-( I agree though. When it boils down to it tourism is a major industry in these countries so when you are talking about their livelihood ... like any other business they are going to hush up any PR nightmares. Providing I am acting sensibly and not making foolish choices, I do not feel anymore of a target in the Caribbean then I would if I visited any big city in North America.

Awww I'm so glad :-) I cannot wait to see the pics from your special day. Its going to be amazing to see all your fabulous details incremented into the actual day :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by Nicyx Thanks for the info, i love these coasters I think they are a great Idea, were not doing OOT bags but something like this would be a lovely thank you to guests and at the same time give them something to use all the time when they get home.... xox Nada prob :-) They come exactly as shown too with the white organza ribbon/bow tied on and packaged in sets of 2.

Quote: Originally Posted by ursula Me and FI will be 30 by the wedding and most of our group is the same age or a bit younger. I'm sure we'll be hearing complaints!! My FI & I will both be 33 by the time we get married and even though our group ranges from the 20-somethings st8 thru to 60+, they all like to have a good time. Hopefully they aren't too anal with the rowdies on the actual day b/c my group is liable to get blacklisted if thats the case :-s lol

Quote: Originally Posted by Carbaholic Yes, for 7 nights. Departing from Toronto, ON, Canada. Is that a lot? What kinds of quotes is everyone else getting from their TAs? Hi - Most of us will be flying out of Hali but your Toronto rate is a good indication. Can I ask if this was a group rate?

Quote: Originally Posted by SDbeachgirl Hi all, We got married on May 7th and I wanted to share some photos with you. I used an outside photographer and I think she takes a while to finish the photos, however she posted 4 teasers on Facebook. Check them out. Welcome to Facebook | Facebook Here are some amature photos that one of my guests took. http://share.shutterfly.com/share/re...=8Iat3DVw4cMiu Also, for those of you using an outside photographer but have the package that includes the resort photographer, make sure to schedule a separate session during your visit. Here are some photos that they took the day after the wedding. Our Dreams Honeymoon I'll try to post a review soon. Basically everything was beautiful. They are beautiful! Thx for sharing!

Ok so here's my pic attempt of the stuff I have ordered or received so far LOL: The DB dresses are in the the same just in 3 different shades of blue. I think they pick up in the boys' ties nicely :-) Hope it works - I'm still a newbie at the pic posting LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by prettypigpig I came across this dress, and somehow really like it. Except, I am not too sure if I will look good in a mermaid dress and if it will be too hot to wear that!LOL! Wow - soo elegant and very unique! I like it :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by Lindobride14 Mexbride- thanks for tip on that shoe website. Definitely going to keep that in mind for my BM's shoes. And pretty fabulous that you're rocking Louboutins! I totally hit the jackpot and finally found the shoes on Monday. Just snapped a few quick pics with my iphone. (Sorry about the photo quality) Found them at Nordstrom Rack in the designer section for a cool $109!! In the photo they almost look a very pale light blue, but they're actually silver. It was a total Jerry Seinfeld marble rye moment. I spotted the only pair from down the aisle and all but pryed them out of this woman's hands. OK I'm embellishing, but I did almost knock someone over. LOVES them!

Quote: Originally Posted by mexbride83 LOVE those shoes Lindobride!!! Nordstrom Rack is the greatest. Since moving to AL for grad school, I've really missed it That and Lohmann's were always my shoe shopping places. My friend sent me pics of me in the dress! The sample was actually a size too small on me (it had actually been a cancellation), so my dress won't have all those crease marks in the front, it'll lay more flat. I'm also having it made with a sweetheart neckline instead. I can't wait to see it, it comes in in January! Awww you look gr8!

Quote: Originally Posted by Linhy josietoms- I am done so far with planning: 1. Wedding dress 2. Invites (sent out) 3. Wedding shoes 4. Resort locked down and put done our deposit 5. photographer 6. welcome letter 5. Dinner menu is already selected 6. Tequila tasting is all setup for Sunday evening 7. Got welcome bags already 8. cocktail hour menu selected already 9. bought honeymoon outfits and already know what to bring like dresses and flip flops usually I like to buy things ahead of time if I think they are cute and at a reasonable price and know they won't go out of fashion. 10. selected group activties What I haven't done yet is: 1. Engagement pictures that will be in Sept. 2. Our wedding bands 3. fiance still need his suit 4. I need to find a cocktail dress for friday evening and another one for after the reception so after party. 5. need my dress altered soon but not until late summer because I already have my dress with me. 6. Jewelry Girl you are workin it! I agree with getting as much as possible out of the way earlier. It makes the months leading up to the wedding far more less stressful. I FINALLY went for my measurements on Thursday sooooo so far: 1) Had a wedding monogram logo designed for us 2) Ordered personalized water bottle labels with the logo on it 3) Have my OOT bag vendor picked out (who also designed our logo which the OOT bags will also have) 4) Sent out the STD's 5) Got our Personlized Lip Balm for the OOt bags 6) Got our Glass Beach Photo Coasters for the Table Favors 7) Have Bridesmaids dresses ordered 7) oh yes and ordered my wedding gown Still have plenty to do though. But once I officially started receiving stuff and picked out and ordered my gown it feels more real LOL Slowly but surely its coming together :-) I'm dying to go to Tahiti. I had my eye on Bora Bora but it was CRAZY expensive so its not in the cards for us with the wedding and all. But it looks GORGEOUS!

Quote: Originally Posted by sjmacphe Haha, yes it does! Be prepared to be pretty sore for the first week or 2! The first week I thought I would die LOL The Sunday stretch was sooooo much needed but it does get easier. I found the biggest challenge was to continue to workout when I was that sore but you really do feel better after working out - much less stiff than before :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by SDbeachgirl Hi All! I just wanted to say that I have 1 week from today until my wedding! I'm super excited. We will arrive this Sunday...yippee! I can't believe it is finally here. Thanks to everyone for all of the info and tips. I certainly could not have done this without the forum. YAY!!!! Can't wait to see the pics and hear all about it! Have a fabulous trip and a wonderful wedding. DRC here she comes ... BERMP BERRRMMP :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by barbiegirl_27 oh that's amazing! I would be open to changing out resort but for some reason my FI is being really stubborn about this! He's been so "whatever" about the whole planning process, but the moment I suggested changing he said no way, if people want to come they'll come. Your FI and mine sound like birds of a feather LOL I'll ask if he likes something ... its always mhmm, I'll ask which one do you like better .... he thinks two things are the same, I finally talk about switching the resort to some place more economical - he promptly said, "NOPE - thats why we gave them 14 months notice with the STD!" Too funny lol

Quote: Originally Posted by barbiegirl_27 annoying isn't it?!?!?! lol we found as soon as we did that since people don't know when we updated the website, it helped a lot.....people really got that the pricing still wasn't out and we'd let them know when it was! Never mind the texts etc lol I just got tired of answering the SAME questions over and over and OVER again lmao passports, TA's, booking, dates ugghh that Facebook group was a life saver LOL