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Quote: Originally Posted by TLGnhci Curious ~ Are any of the Bs2B using the resort photographers, or has anyone used them recently? I don't really have the budget to upgrade and I'm just curious if they're descent. I was thinking as long as I have a CD, I could have a company or friend photoshop some pics for me. Thoughts?? I am considering getting one of them for a cheaper package but I am lucky, My mom is a professional photographer by trade so if I want some interesting shots she is going to do those and then 2 of my guest shoot professional sports so I have them on back up as well. I just wanted to hire someone for a cheap package to do family photos and ceremony stuff.

That is great!!! I love this forum and I have no idea what I would do without it!!! Thank you so much for providing it!!! I know the new site will be awesome!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Mahalo79 yay!! We just got our date confirmed! April 25th, 2011 at 4pm. getting married at the catholic chapel at El Dorado Maroma, but reception back at AS. Next I have to tell officially "meet" the WC and tell her what wedding package we want. I am going to be busy reading the older posts tomorrow at work, hope it is not too busy lol, lots to read. also don't know what reception dinner options we have. I would have written back to all of you who were kind enough to welcome me, but I'm not down with multi-quoting yet! Also my ticker is so small! Haha, oh well at least i figured out how to do it. Thanks for listening to me vent! YAH! I know it is a great feeling to get the date confirmed!!! Quote: Originally Posted by chong Wow...this video is awesome. unfortunately i am a handicap when it comes to makeup. i thought it would be easy when i watched the video for the first 10 mins and then i got overwhelmed with the eyes... so complicated. i am determined to try it myself to see if i look like a bride but i am not too optimistic... thanks for the link! That's so funny that nobody wants to have the reception on the beach. that's where we are having the reception. we are very excited about the beach!!!!! I know I got to the eyes and I was like WHOA, I was intimidated as well but I think I am going to go get some cheap make-up versions of the eyeshadows and just practice. I also watched her Katy Perry/Megan Fox Pinup girl. That look really appealed to me! Quote: Originally Posted by LMMDC Tried to PM you but wouldnt go through. Would you mind sharing the pictures with me too?!? Thanks! email me at [email protected] Quote: Originally Posted by murmel The pool rules...I didn't see any posted and don't think there will be any issues should you choose to swim late. We used our hottub plenty in the evening watching the moon, sipping a drink and listening to the live music from the adult bar. We are thinking about doing our wedding reception at the beach BBQ area. Also have to tell you girls, my FI 'kidnapped' me yesterday for a Surprise Day. We both worked an early shift and then we got into the car and drove for about 2 hours! Well we checked into a lovely hotel, and went out for a great dinner. And then he lead me to a concert...to my surprise it was...Sting! (And I love Sting!) We sat in the 11th row, as Sting performed with the London Philharmonic Orchestra! Hee hee I love Surprise Day! Good Man!!!!!

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Ladies, I thought I would try to get a list going of upcoming dates for everyone! If I missed you or have the wrong date let me know! bsf&jpg 7-31-10 Lilly129 9-18-10 Chong 10-10-10 angelov321 11-12-10 misitibuard 5-12-11 maggieandjay 5-15-11 Lesleymexicobride 5-29-11 johnmackenzie11 6-5-11 klarson 6-7-11 susanna.hanson 6-17-11

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Hmmm I need to find that video… I was searching for smokey eye tutorials because that’s what I wanted on my wedding day. So the video may not be pertinent to what you’re looking for… AH I found it! YouTube - Perfect Wedding - Bridal Make-Up HAHA! I’m the same way, I’ve been with my hair dresser for 9 years now, 3 years longer than DH. These are super cute! Great choice 1. Thanks for that video! i just watched it and that doesn't look too hard. I think your right that if you practice enough you can do it! I am going to attempt it! Thank you so much for the video Link! 2. I tell her all the time that she is my longest standing relationship! 8 years! 3. Thanks!!! Quote: Originally Posted by beaz2be Bigbop - re: the reception site. I knew from the get-go that the private reception was important for us and I was concerned the same way that with possibly 2 weddings/day there might be a conflict. I knew we'd want it outside but prefer NOT the beach. So, I booked Plaza Zavas when I booked my date. I wouldn't provide my deposit to Karisma until I had confirmation that I could have BOTH the ceremony date/time as well as the reception location. It took a long time to get confirmation on it and I was worried I'd lose my date entirely - but it worked out. Of course now, depending on how big our group gets, it looks like we may have to readjust our planning if we're too large for the space. But I'm not going to worry about that yet. :-) Man I wish I would have thought of that. Fingers cross I get that ceremony location but i am getting married on Sunday and as of last week i was the only bride that day so here's to hoping Quote: Originally Posted by beaz2be Ok, you'd THINK I'd be clear on this by this point but I'm still confused. My WC said we (bride&groom) have to book minimum 7 nights in a premium level or higher... plus the additional 15 nights by other guests. ... Is that the same thing others were told? I'm just wanting to be sure we need to book in at that high of a level (because I was originally planning on saving the upgraded room for our honeymoon). I'm not clear if others were told that it makes a difference what level of room they book in themselves. That is what they told my TA. There is a certain level room at AS you have to get I think it's the Swim up but I would have to check my binder at home. For sure on the 15 rooms!

Quote: Originally Posted by gingerlover36 Where did you order your invites from? Did you do it online? I am stressing over mine... I ordered them from Invitation Consultants. I am not very DYI http://www.invitationconsultants.com...em=NU5KAT688ME

Quote: Originally Posted by kortneysmith I am freaking out just a little. My WC was Cecile. After several emails with no response I called and they told me she was no longer with the company. I spoke with a man who said he was the manager and now I can not remember his name. Have any of you ladies dealt with him and if so, do you remembe his name? He said he was going to email me my new WC's info but I have not yet received anything. I tried to call today and was on hold for 30 min with no response. My wedding is in October and I need to make some decisions and FAST but can not do so due to the change in WC. Oh, what to do? Fabio is who i am guessing you talked to. I have Fay and so far she is polite and quick to respond but we are only on week one together Quote: Originally Posted by chong Beauty Express on Bellair... hole in the wall but does a good job! I go to Upper Hand Royal Oaks. Pricey but my hair dresser and I have been together longer than my FI and I Quote: Originally Posted by dakotaAZ Has anyone else started working with Faye? What do you think so far? I am still waiting to hear back from her about reception locations. So far so good with Fay! She has been super fast. I hear from her about 24 hours after I email her. She seems really helpful. Quote: Originally Posted by beaz2be I'm not working with Faye, but for what it's worth finding out about the reception locations was the one thing for me that took AGES for a response. (well, felt like ages anyways... probably only a couple weeks) I picked mine yesterday and Fay put in for confirmation. We will see how long that confirmation takes Quote: Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach Your story of your doggies just warmed my heart. Let's see 'em! Let's see 'em! ;-) I am at the stage of trying to figure out where our reception will be held. How did you decide or arrive at your selection? Also, have you already had your reception location confirmed by your WC? I was somewhat limited due to the predicted size of my wedding. 50-75 people. I asked for Plaza Zavaz and Fay put in my request. Fingers crossed! We are also having a Welcome Party on the beach as well the day before my wedding. She sent me pics of both if you want me to email them to you!

I ordered my invitations today!!!! I am so happy with them. I must have worked on them for a total of 3-4 hours playing with font and wording and size but I really like them!

I am having trouble finding something "Blue" "Aqua" "Navy " inspired. Doesn't anyone have a good place to look?

Quote: Originally Posted by Mahalo79 Thank you for the welcome ladies! I read about 25 pages of this thread last night and already am feeling better about planning. Now I am going to try to find some more info on the Free Sweet package?? I know I have lots more to read! Bear with me as I learn my way around here. This thread was my godsend! I ended up picking the resort because of the ladies on here and i felt I would get the best wedding! Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz AWW he is precious!! AND Baby g!!! Sorry, I think I am in the emotional, giddy stage! Leave 2 weeks from today! 2 weeks!!! How Exciting!!! Quote: Originally Posted by msmarmar123 So sad that I'm still the only 2012 Bride.... I was orginally shooting for May 2012 but had to change due to my grandparents and My mom thinking 2 years was too long for their health! They seems fine to me but when you take some of Mom's money I guess you have to know what to give into! Quote: Originally Posted by msmarmar123 I am a HUGE supporter of rescues! I attempted to volunteer at one once..but they were saying in order to do it you had to be willing to foster and/or adopt....and with 3 animals already...I can't bring another one in...house is WAY too small... Love your Dogs too...I love everyone's dogs....if we go to a party or someone's house for anything..you will find me sitting on the floor with the dogs instead of mingling I am hoping this photo thing I am about to do works! I have 2 blind from birth poodles. Xander and Leonitis. Xander is the big one and Leo is the little one! We got them from a rescue here in Houston. We took Xander because I am a sucker for special needs. 3 years later the same rescue called us up and said we have another blind dog, would you like it. I don't dress them up very often but the Dog Groomer will do it during the holidays and take their pics for a small fee. She is going to take a pic of them in Tuxes for my favor card!

Thanks for all the kind words ladies! With my date I am so relieved! On to invitations!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by prettypigpig Ok..today..after work..while FI was away..me, my camera and my tripod worked together. I didn't have the time to clean my room! so..there are tons of clothes at the back...heehee... There are the pics.. This is the album... the dress pictures by prettypigpig - Photobucket LOVE IT!!! It's very pretty

Quote: Originally Posted by chong I am definitely doing my hair at the salon with a trial run done here in Houston. For the make-up... I saw $168 for makeup and it includes a trial run. I am not getting bridal package because 1) too expensive 2) I hear the suite only allows 3 people at a time. so you can't have anyone else but maybe your bridesmaids or mom. Where do you go in Houston? Quote: Originally Posted by msmarmar123 He's a Bug (Part Bostyon Terrier/Part Pug). He was a rescue last year..about 4.5. This was his "profile" pic on the rescue site...I saw it and fell in love with him..knew he had to be mine His name is Baby Grinchmas (Baby..cause that's what he came with...and he looks so much like the Grinch). Actually his full name is Baby Grinchmas Theodore Pugglehead....we call call him Baby G Love Him HE IS adorable!!!! I have 2 furbabies myself!

I finally in writing have a secured date!!! May 15 2011 I am so happy!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by beaz2be YAY YAY YAY!!! So glad you got your date. P.S. your to do's make me nervous. Our date is not far behind yours and I am sooo far from finalizing the wording for our invitations. To be honest, I'm kinda trying to put a lot of that stuff off until the summer's over (and hopefully my life slows down a bit, at least on the weekends) . I am just ahead because I am not doing Save The Dates. I skipped straight to the formal invites and I am putting insert in them! Quote: Originally Posted by beaz2be So far I'm planning to do my own make-up and use the resort spa for hair. Unless my cousin ends up coming, she's a hair dresser at a big fancy salon... hahaha. :-) PS ladies - all the to do's kind of freak me out... makes me scared about how much there is that I am just avoiding. Eventually I'm sure I'll get moving, but at this point I'm chillin' (and helping my folks and my FI's folks who are both throwing engagement parties this summer). PPS - It's my birthday today and I just looked at my profile thing on the side and my age has changed. BOO! haha 1. Don't Freak Out 2. Happy Birthday! 3. I do best tackling small list frequently so try that and it won't be so overwhelming Quote: Originally Posted by ~Nicole~ I had the house wine and thought it was fine.... but I'll drink almost any wine lol. I didn't find the drinks to be watered down either...... Food is amazing!!! Ditto for me and wine! Quote: Originally Posted by gingerlover36 I am tempted to do that but I don't think I can do makeup well enough to pull it off. PS my FI told me today that he hated the color combo I have been doing. Thanks love for this tidbit that would have been helpful when i showed you the color board 2 months ago! I luckily haven't done much but did have everything envisioned a specific way and got samples of invites and stuff like that. I can't do my own make-up to save my life. If I tried to do fancy makeup I would probably come out looking like a $2 hooker ARRG MEN!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by msmarmar123 I was wondering if any you previous brides used the spa at the resort for getting your hair and makeup done? Or for those B2B..are you planning on it? Or bringing in or going somewhere else? Or doing it yourself? Thanx I was going to use the resort! My hairdresser here is Houston and I are going to do a trial run and take pics so i can show the Spa how I want it to look

Ladies I have been away for the weekend! Catching up!

NUMBER ONE! ADD me to the date list! I have in writing confirmation for 3pm on May 15th 2011 FINALLY!!! I am so HAPPY. Number TWO I was in NYC for the weekend and it took me an hour too catch back up to you ladies. You have been busy Number THREE I forget who asked me about bachlorette ideas but email me at [email protected] and we can chat Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz Ok girls! Send me your to-do's! Week of 7/19 1. Finalize wording for invitations 2. Order Invitations 3. Design insert for invitations with booking info and resort info Quote: Originally Posted by Mahalo79 Hello Ladies! Well, I just wanted to say hello and say that I am waiting for our date confirmation at Azul Sensatori, then it will finally be official and I'm so excited! I am so happy to be able to talk to other brides from A.S. My date would be April 25, 2011. I thought things would seem easier once I picked a resort lol, now we seem to have many more things to do, wedding packages, getting guests to pay on time to get the right rate etc. I feel like I might start driving my friends/co-workers and family crazy with wedding talk so i am happy to have this forum, you all know what I am going through! WELCOME!!!!

Great Evicition episode tonight!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by msmarmar123 That is Freaking awesome!!!! I can totally see how that would make for some amazing pictures...I love it Feel free to Steal!!!! Oh and I just had another ne to add to the list. Get a picture of Donkey with another AS Bride! HA My FI and I have this master list on the fridge that we keep adding to. Quote: Originally Posted by MaggieandJay I am having my east coast Bachlorette in Philly! I am doing 2 so that all my Northern girls don't have to fly down here and my southern girls don't have to fly up there. So technically I get 2 Yah for me I should clarify that mine are in the spring! HA LOL If any ladies need ideas for Bachlorettes, not to toot my own horn but I love planning them and throwing them and I have been in 15 weddings and I always take the lead on the Bachlorette. (The downside to being an promotion and event planner in radio) I have done different themes, etc so if you BM or yourself get planners block let me know I can spit out some ideas! I think I just like to plan theme parties and I use bachlorettes as my excuse.

Quote: Originally Posted by chong Maggie, I am so sorry to hear about this. Last time I talked to you, you were so excited about finally settling with AS. But sounds like you got it all worked out. You can vent any time Ha... I know. I was afraid to leave for 4 days. My FI is making fun of me for sitting front of this computer AGAIN for hours. I am not sure if I caught on everything yet... Have fun in Baltimore! I am going to MD to see my parents and Philly to see my friends (bachelorette/bridal shower) on the labor day weekend. I am so excited! I miss home. This hot weather hasn't been helping... Chong I am having my east coast Bachlorette in Philly! I am doing 2 so that all my Northern girls don't have to fly down here and my southern girls don't have to fly up there. So technically I get 2 Yah for me

Quote: Originally Posted by SarahE786 My date twin!! YAY! YEAH! And it's funny. The Royal PDC was my back up resort

Quote: Originally Posted by beaz2be Is the bride/groom stay free thing still available? I'm not sure if I qualify (Canadian thing again) but if it's still around I'll definitely ask because we have more than 16 rooms I'm sure! Here's what she said about the chairs (I asked in bullets and her replies follow in italics): * First off, the Pearl package says that it includes uncovered ceremony chairs. And it refers to the maximum group capacity as 40 people. I read this to mean that up to 40 uncovered chairs are included and any more are additional. The 40 refers to the restaurant restrictions, I haven’t seen that there’s a limit to the chairs * As well, if we wanted them covered that is an additional charge (I do not think we do want covered at this point but may consider it down the line). Yes, if you would like to cover them it is an additional $12 with the white cover and white bow..for a colored bow It’s an extra $4 * Will these chairs be moved to our reception area after the ceremony? Is there an additional cost for this? A "reception set-up fee" so to speak if you plan on having a private reception, then the cost of the menu includes the chairs and tables Ok I read that as you can have as many chairs as you want for free (I think that mightbe wishful thinking) ALSO SWEET on the chairs and tables coming with the private events! PErfect!

Quote: Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach I will miss you that Memorial Day weekend, Maggie! I can only hope the other AS brides that weekend are as nice as you and Beaz. Thanks girl! I am bummed too but hopefully you guys will have an awesome weekend. And I can give you the heads up on anything 2 weeks prior in case of any surprises!