MaggieandJay

Meghan, When do you leave? Are you just so excited you can hardly sleep I can't wait to hear all about it!!!!

Ladies forgive me if we have already talked about this but for the newer folks Here is the link to Azul Sensatori specifically's Facebook Login | Facebook

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart I am! It's weird, I feel almost exactly like I did with Mexico but far less stress. I feel like it's not really happening I love Vegas and I'm pretty confident it may be our best trip ever we're looking at 30-34 people, I've never been to Vegas with that many friends before! I even have 2 dresses again, one for ceremony, one for partying and clubbin' afterwards. Can't believe it! LOL It's going to be fabulous!!!!! Quote: Originally Posted by ~Crista-Lee~ Hey Ladies, I've been MIA for a while. It's been a long road but so far I'm having a healthy pregnancy and things are back on track with planning our now postponed wedding. I had a hard time coming on here for a while, I would literally start crying about the wedding I had lost and was looking forward to for so long but it was nuts because I was sooo happy about the baby... I guess I can just blame the crazy hormones! It looks like we will be switching to Dreams Puerto Vallarta for April 2011. Our TA basically told us there was no way we could get the same rate at AS, but I'm not even sure they checked into it. Oh well... Dreams PV looks like a beautiful resort, however it really sucks starting all the plans and travel arrangments again from scratch. I've got a lot of snooping to catch up on... I can't wait to see pic's from the weddings I've miss recently... especially Amy (Kittenheart) with all of the detail you put into yours...I'm sure it was absoltely amazing! As well as everyone's else's! Good luck to all my old friends and to all the new ladies on this thread! I'll have to check back every once in a while and see how it's going! Crista Welcome back! Glad to hear that all is weel with the baby to be! I know your new wedding date will be awesome. Sometimes things are just meant to be

Quote: Originally Posted by Nicyx Fab list thats great to see, who, where and when :-) Its so exciting, there are so many May 2011 brides now, and im sure there will be more to join!! Brilliant x Thanks for the list xox Ditto on the Thank you for the list!!! WOW there are alot of us!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Meghan! I wrote my personal vows I think 3 days before we left, don't stress it. This is going to sound like terrible advice but I was stressing and thinking about it so much that I couldn't come up with anything (good at least). A friend on the forum says, "Go home, have a margarita and write!" So that's exactly what I did. I was in our living room alone, made a margarita for myself, drank half of it quickly then waited a little, once I felt relaxed, I sat down at my laptop, wrote 4 paragraphs (341 words) in less than 15 minutes. I even deleted a paragraph wedding day because I was afraid it was too long. So don't worry, you'll do great! Thank you!!! 4 days till the Vegas wedding! Are you Excited?

I vote for the Square!

Thank you so much. I was having trouble finding the coil braclets Where can i find the platic holders for the room keys?

Quote: Originally Posted by dirtymartini Sorry I've been MIA recently girls - just keeping busy! Maybe you girls can help- my FI and I are looking for his suit. We're looking for a nice khaki suit (I am picturing him wearing it with a linen-type white shirt, top two buttons unbuttoned..). We have been to Nordstrom, Macy's, Bloomies, Banana Republic & JCrew... and can't find one! Anyone have a khaki suit-spotting lately? Found this thread and thought it might be helpful! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ts-99-a-39694/

Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz How is everyone doing on their "to do's?" I got my invitations mailed!!! YAY!! I will post pictures soon. They turned out great, but they were SUCH a labor of love. Hours and hours and hours and hours of DIY. Can't wait to see them!!! They are AWESOME I bet! Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Hi girls, I am waiting to do my final wedding review until I get my pro pics back, but wanted to post my flower pictures for everyone. I googled a lot of flowers and also used the sticky note link regarding what flowers were in season in Mexico. I was very happy with the flowers; they were a superb quality and for the cost, I thought a great deal! Hope this helps! I think they did a great job of recreating what I sent them. They are so pretty!!! I think they did a great job! Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Found out while at my hair dressers this Saturday she just happens to be in Vegas this weekend staying at my same hotel!! She offered to do my hair (same one who went to our wedding) for free again and wants to party with us. I was already going to invite her but thought she may not be able to get off work, crazy! That is good karma on the hairdresser. I was just looking at my invite list the other day thinking I need to invite a friend who can do hair and talk them into doing mine!

Quote: Originally Posted by prettypigpig I am currently at Royal PDC, the resort is beautiful, weather is amazing and very HOT! Initially all the package from tour operators for Royal PDC was sold out for this week, so I booked the Gran Porto Real (the kids infested sister hotel next door), now they offered $50 per night per room upgrade to Royal PDC..how can I say NO! heehee You would be crazy to say no! Hope your having a fabulous time!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by princessCJones Aaaaaw Darn!!! I guess I'm a year early, and a few months too late to have connected with you ladies.... I wish you all luck on your "BIG day and would love to join you if you meet again.... On another note I am aiming for July/August 2011 in the Riviera Maya or Isla Mujeres area. If there are any other 2011 Houston Brides out there, "Lets connect, I am quickly learning that only the sharpest, coolest, friendliest brides are on BDW. Since we probably hve the same concerns lets chat it up!!!!! Welcome! My wedding is hopefully Memorial Day Weekend 2011! Glad to have you with us.

Quote: Originally Posted by msredd3129 Hi everyone, My FI and I are waiting for our contract from moon palace for 5/15 at 5pm. The slot is open and our bid is in. I am looking at photographers, and think I may book octavio montes or sascha gluck, but I can't proceed with anything until my contract is signed. My colors are watermelon pink and a deep/apple red. My daughter is designing our monogram and it should be done in a few days. I am also working with a travel agent that is working on room rates now. As soon as I get my contract i will do my save the dates. I have found this forum soooo helpful with planning. Thanks everyone for their input! Welcome! Sounds like you are right on track!

The funniest part of the grandma story is I know she will change her mind 100 times. My mom said my grandpa's response was well then i am going without you because I want to swim in the clear Blue water! (They live in Pittsburgh) HA LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by beaz2be Thanks to ALL of you ladies who've helped support about this. Meredith, you hit it on the head for me with this comment. I sent out cards to the ladies I wanted to be my BMS (as none of them, aside from my sister and MOH live here). Probably my closest friend, the one who I'd think of as my MOH if I didn't have a sister and the one who is ALWAYS a rock and I never doubted, called and immediately said she pretty much doesn't think she'll make it. I was STUNNED. One of the other girls I expected this kind of news (I know money's tight etc.) but NOT this friend. The worst part is that I think she's just making a snap decision and not really even considering it. She IS 8 months pregnant right now and I think she's just being hormonal a bit and is unsure of the future in store etc. But the wedding's like a YEAR from now!! (And I'm about 98% sure that the financial element for her is not that much of an issue).... sigh. I'm just bummed because I know marriage is kind of unimportant to her so I don't think she really considers it a big deal to be there or not. It is a big deal to ME, but I don't feel right to pressure her on it. Basically, I just asked her to sit on it and think about it for a bit and that if she wasn't able to come I totally understood...blah blah... anyways, thanks again ladies. Knowing that some of you have gone through this with parents and other very close family members helps to put it in perspective. It helps us who are going through it to keep our chins up I think. The supporters idea is BRILLIANT - I'm totally going to do that. I LOVE the friends who are all stoked about it and say things like "we always knew you guys would have an amazing/unique etc. wedding" they make me so happy that we've decided to to DW. I'm totally going to remember to rely on them and call them when I'm stressed. Thanks AmyB GREAT IDEA Also, I thought the same thing about the oil, that the Gulf stream flows in the other direction. Not to say it may not affect because I'm a firm believer that this disaster is going to affect the ocean life of our entire planet (not to mention life on land as a result of the ecosystem damage and the whole "butterfly affect" of it all. But, what can you do right? I figure that if we're in the pools only, then so be it. It's not like anywhere else in North America is "SAFE" from the impact of this disaster. Ok, I'm really sorry about your grandmother's comments. But I have to say, that kind of cracks me up. Totally something my Grandmother would argue with me about. She looooves to fight about stuff she hears on the news - gets it all confused and misses the main point (i.e. that it was a DRUG WAR. Between GANG MEMBERS) and decides it's something we should debate and discuss in depth. Sorry, just kind of awesome to picture you grandma telling you that some drug cartel might randomly raiding your wedding at the posh AI resort.... hahaha (inappropriate I know... just seems like something from an Al Pacino movie). Ok, I'm going to now. (yay! I used him) It's all good! When I told that story to my bestie she laughed so hard she cried! I now giggle thinking about it!

Quote: Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach Afternoon my "forum friends!" ;-) I was just popping in to vent and whine for a tad. We sent our STD's out on Monday and we've officially got the buzz going for our wedding. I'm amazed at how many family members have been so critical. Mature adults (or so I thought) have made every comment ranging from "Those rooms are too small' to "Why isn't flight included in the rate" to "Kinda selfish to make everyone fly just to see you marry." I know I shouldn't be so sensitive, and I'm usually not, and I know from reading all the earlier posts that many of you ladies were met with similar negativity. But I'm trying to be a gracious and polite bride and instead I feel like telling people to Shut the F**K up and just stay home if they feel burdened. I'm so tired of responding to people, "Well I'm sorry but just know that we are NOT offended if you cannot make it and we totally understand." I feel like people don't realize that this is an optional attendance and no gun is being placed to their head for them to fly to beautiful Mexico to attend our wedding. Anywho, I know I should suck it up and drive on......but I'm just sick of all the complaining and commentary and know that there are a few more to come. I had to vent because I feel like you chicks are the only ones who get it. I'm thankful for this space to do that from time to time......:-) I feel your pain so much! The last 2 weeks I have cried so many times over being constantly told by my family that I need to be aware of the price for everyone and make it affordable. The weirdest part is that it is my FMIL that has been the most supportive. She is like you go and whoever comes is who somes. Sometimes I think in an attempt to make sure it's fabulous it is easy to get lost in everyone else's happiness. I have a little mantra now that I repeat over and over when I worry about how much people are paying or not paying. It's is about Jay and I and even if we are the only 2 there it will be the most WONDERFUL day ever. Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr We're having about 50 people if the stragglers finally go ahead and book (hopefully no extra people decide to come). My big problem was the fact that everyone thought that we were setting them up to be killed by the gangs/drug cartels As if we would seriously want that on our conscience. Hey guys, come down to the slums of MX so we can all get shot up on foreign soil?! Doubt it!! I really believe that some people don't realize how insensitive they're being when they say some things. . I feel you pain on this one. Last week my Grandmother called me to annouce she will not be coming to our wedding due to a news story she saw where 6 people got their hearts cut out in Cancun. I googled it. It was a drug gang killing a rival drug gang. So I called my grandmother back and asked her if she had recently joined a Mexican Drug Cartel and if she did then she might be right and not want to come. AHHH I was really upset at the time but it makes me giggle now!

Quote: Originally Posted by ashley1316 ok so this has nothing to do with my wedding, but i am stuck and figured you ladies could help me. my best friend is getting married in a couple wks, and she has told her bridesmaids to pick a song to walk into the reception too, along with the guy you will be walking the aisle with.... well thats great considering i dont know the guy i am walking with lol. i emailed the guy, and he basically doesnt care what song, and was no help to me.... so do any of you have any ideas what song i could pick.......so stuck! Quote: Originally Posted by Lolita29 What kind of music do you like? Do you have a list of what the other girls are walking in to. Is it allowed to be popular or classical?

Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr Thanks to all of you who complimented our centerpeces. We do plan on putting flowers in them FYI, but my sister says she likes the white box better. I'm torn and my mom wants whatever I want. So, for those of you who looked at them, which one do you like better the bronze or the white? I may use both, but if more people like the white I may just incorporate more of them. I vote BOTH! I think a combination of the two will look great Second, Welcome Newbies!!! I hate to say it as well but I went back and read thru the entire thread and I am glad I did. I did it over about a week and then once your caught up it's easy to follow along. Ladies who posted picture links. Love them all and it makes me excited to get married!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by gingerlover36 Thanks to everyone for the support and advice!! Truly helpful stuff! Thanks for this info. I just emailed my TA and asked her to look into it for the 2nd time now....originally she was told there is no construction. The hotel's facebook page says there is no construction either. So shady! Oh well...I am sure it will work out in the end. Keep us posted on what your TA finds out!! Can you send me what their facebook pages is. I can't find it! Thanks and HANG IN there!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by gingerlover36 Hey ladies...don't have much time to talk...I wrote a super long post yesterday but then I got signed out and lost it. Basically it was a complaining email so I sort of glad I didn't post. But I am dealing with a bit of a situation right now. My TA called FI yesterday and told him that the hotel (Azul Beach) is sold out the week of our wedding. I still have atleast 15 guests who have not booked. 2 of them are my aunt and cousin (the only extended family I have coming). I am so angry at them, the resort for not alerting my TA when the hotel was close to capacity and my TA for not finding out it was filling up as she promised she would. I was fighting back tears at work yesterday (right before a meeting - super) b/c I am so emotional over my family - majority isn't coming and the ones i thought i could count on couldn't put a $100 deposit down. I just feel so let down by family/hotel/TA. Long story short my FI completely lost it on TA (who has been on vacation/out of country twice since signing contract) which he brought up and questioned if the hotel told her but she was out of town. She supposedly has been in talks with the owner of the hotel to see if we can get 3 rooms...no clue as to where they are pulling them from or if they can even get them. I also just wrote a very "stern" email to my WC who hasn't responded to an email from me in over 2 1/2 weeks letting her know how disappointed I am. I don't want to be a crazy bride but I just feel that we should have known the hotel was filling up if they promised they would tell us! Grrr...ok sorry to start the day off on a sour note. WAAAAAA (said like snookie from jersey shore) First, Sorry to hear about all that! It makes me paranoid when we finally get around to booking but at least I know what you ladies are going thru! Second - Excellent use of a Snooki reference!!! Quote: Originally Posted by meghan my site is Matthew and Meghan - wedding website by mywedding.com It was free ! LOVE your Website!!!!

Hello! I am may 30 2011 and there is another thread on here for May 2011 brides:) I think if you search May 2011 it will pop up! Welcome! This forum is the best!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr So, I'm gonna try this again. These are the centerpieces my mom and I have been working on. Let me know what you think. Putting it in a Word doc was the only way I could make them fit. Attachment 5147 They LOOK Awesome!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by beaz2be our wedding website is Jason & Kelsey have decided on forever, and forever starts May 27, 2011 | Welcome | kelseyandjason momentville has free sites and is easy to use Great pics. You are beautiful! And I love the blue!! So calm and tropical Love the website! Good Job!! I started one on the KNOT but I don't like it. So I may scrap that and move to something new

There is a webinar on the Karisma resorts next week that I just got an email for. If anyone is interested PM Me. Might hav some useful info

Hey ladies that haven't already had fabulous weddings at AS! I got an email for a webinar for the Karisma resorts for next tuesday if you want the info PM me!

Quote: Originally Posted by CKen11 Both Dreams RC & Azul Sensatori are family orientated - i.e. perfect for families with kids. If you're thinking about a couples-only wedding you might want to think about Secrets, El Dorado or the Royal in Playa del Carmen. Both Dreams & Azul are amazing resorts but personally I'm looking at an adults-only for less of a kids running around crazy feel... Note on the Family Vs Singles thing. Azul Sensatori is both in one. They have a building that only have rooms for singles no family then the other side of the resort has family rooms. But everyone can travel everywhere. There is a webinar on the Karisma resorts next week that I just got an email for. If anyone is interested email me [email protected]