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Thanks for posting this! I'm currently working on a playlist to give to my DJ!

Quote: Originally Posted by DiamondGirl Hi Cwelch, I'm going with MP as well and my package includes the fireworks. I had my wedding specialist ask the WC at MP if I can have my fireworks towards the end of the reception as a grand finale and the WC at MP stated that the fireworks can not be moved from the ceremony area because that's where the set up is. I'm planning to have my reception right next to the ceremony area. She never gave a clear answer to my question so my guess is that it can be done. I didn't ask to move them, just do it in the evening. Any MP brides able to answer this question?? I heard one bride say that her fireworks were at her reception. I'm having the ceremony athe Bugambilias Gazebo and the reception afterward at the Bugambilias Terrace. I don't think they will have a problem doing the fireworks at the reception site when it's right next to each other...

Quote: Originally Posted by asbarret i like the color palate! i think the silver will look great. always been a fan of salmon/coral. im getting the taffeta crinkle "orange coral" sashes and runners for our wedding (from TC factory) with the girls in watermelon dresses (eventhough they are bitching). i guess im the only one who is bitter that they changed my free tours! it just seems to me that we used to have UNLIMITED tours AND 300 spa credit....now they are limited by a dollar amount. once you use that up, you're done. im just saying.... but anyhoo, life goes on. we aren't doing that many tours anyway. LOL. just playing dev. advocate. im hoping to be mosquito free too! but just in case, i think im putting the little off wipes in my oot bags. i also heard that the resort has citronella candles. might be worth while to request those in advance to prevent a swarm! I heard that mosquitoes can be a problem. I have provided insect repellant in my OOT bags and I informed my guests that mosquito repellant during the wedding is highly recommended...

Quote: Originally Posted by slapsappyhappy Yes, since all outside parties have to be over by 10 o clock we are planning to continue the party at the disco! My FI really wants the DJ but I was being cheap and wanted to do the ipod rental. In the file I received this is what it says: AUX1Dj Package (4 Hours) 0 to 100 Pax AO42Self Amplified Speaker - EV 15" Full Range AA12Self Amplified Speaker - Anchor AIB814 Ch. Audio Mixer 6ch-Mic/Line Input Mackie - 1402 AH62Shure UHF-ULXP J1-Combo Mic Wirelles AU30CD Player Double de MP3/CD -Denon DN-6000 CDH3Stand for Speaker KA60All cabling, AC extensions and connectors Y0A1DJ Technician LCENLighting Package 8 par of Leds Y030Technician - Setup/Strike IDK anything about LED lights... It DOES get expensive. However, none of us are really that good about music. I'm a classical music nut and I doubt if any of my guests wants to dance to that. We asked for a 3 hour DJ just for the reception and according to the guy, the DJ does all the announcements so we really do not need a master of ceremonies.

Quote: Originally Posted by SophieInLove i was promised by my coordinator that the votives, floaties and luminaries will not blow as she will have very tall glass and the candle up to the middle. I am having that and besides she takes care of lighting all the candles which might be too many on the day for you to do, or your maid of honour. and the look of lots of lighted lights is wonderful luminaries and floaties JULIETA your WEDDING FLORIST AND COORDINATOR Thanks for the information! I guess my glass votives will be alright. I mean LED lights are practical but I think luminaries are way prettier. I am making my own luminaries and I can tell my guests they can always bring those home.

Quote: Originally Posted by angelov321 I just went through this big headache with ASP and this DJ stuff! I tried to hire an outside DJ that charges 50% less than Palace Resorts DJ. They require that the outside DJ purchase a $500,000 insurance policy, which is obviously ridiculous! Right now I am in negotiations with their DJ to see if he can lower his $1495 fee. Renting the sound system with Ipod hook up is a lot cheaper, but you have to make the whole playlist from beginning to end, giving you more work to do. I asked the DJ for 3 hours instead of 4 hours (I don't need him during the cocktail reception) and I got a quote for $1100. He has also other packages. I think the reason why it gets so expensive with their DJ is that he does a lot of add-ons such as the lighting console etc. I am going to ask him if the lighting is absolutely necessary as I already asked DecoCancun to add extra lighting for the event.

Quote: Originally Posted by SophieInLove Julieta, my wedding coordinator has been amazing. I just came back from my site inspection in Akumal and I finally got to meet her in person. Taking a break from all the planning, we started talking about beauty products, perfumes etc. That gave me an idea, and I'm getting her a gift basket with beauty products she likes (brands that are hard to find in Mexico) and her favorite perfume... Tresor de LANCOME ; ) You're lucky you get to do that. Unfortunately, I do not meet Claudia until three days prior to the wedding. I guess I will have to with a tip and a letter of recommendation.

Thanks for the info. I found a couple of etsy sellers who are able to accommodate my request. Etsy is such a godsend.

Quote: Originally Posted by roxyqt I was browsing Etsy earlier and found this fun idea for a Non-Traditional Guest book, although I am not sure how well it would travel, I just love the idea of it ... The seller makes surf boards that are 47" high x 15 1/4" wide. Then you could use different color paint pens for your guest to sign. Beach Wedding Guest Book Tropical SURFBOARD by thebackporchshoppe It looks great! It doesn't look much fun to tote to Mexico though...

I have been considering using glass votives with candles as centerpieces for my reception. However, I have been hearing mixed reviews about this as I heard several brides saying that it was too windy to use candles and they recommend using LED tea lights instead. I was hoping to wrap the glass votives with vellum and make them into luminaries. Any ideas?

Quote: Originally Posted by Janelley100 Unfortunately the "restaurant of choice" isn't exactly what it means. Here are all of the restaurants that were listed in my packet for the Free Dinner Reservation that held over 10. The list also included 5 restaurants that seat "Up To 10". Hope this helps. El Manglar - Nizuc Side Location: Central lobby Cuisine: Italian (dinner) Breakfast buffet International: 6:30 am - 11:30 am Lunch buffet Int'l.: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Dinner buffet: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Dress code: casual * up to 35 persons Arrecifes - Nizuc Side Location: Central lobby Cuisine: Brazilian (dinner) Breakfast buffet International: 7:00 am - 11:30 am Lunch buffet Int'l.: 11:30 am - 5:00 pm Dinner buffet: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Dress code: casual * Up to 35 persons Palapa Delfines - Nizuc Side Poolside restaurant/bar (Grill) Lunch buffet: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Dinner buffet: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Dress code for dinner: Casual * up to 25 persons Palapa Pelícanos (Sushi) - Nizuc Side Poolside restaurant/bar Lunch Int'l buffet: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Dinner a la carte: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Up to 25 persons La Góndola - Sunrise Section Location: Adjacent to lobby Cuisine: Italian Breakfast buffet International: 7:00 am - 11:30 am Dinner buffet: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Dress code: Casual * up to 35 persons Bugambilias - Sunrise Section Location: Central lobby Cuisine: Mexican Breakfast buffet: 6:45 am - 11:00 am Lunch buffet: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Dinner buffet: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Dress code: Casual * Up to 35 people Palapa Fragata - Sunrise Section Poolside restaurant/bar Cuisine: Seafood Lunch buffet International: Noon - 4:30 pm Dinner buffet: 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm Up to 30 persons Palapa Barracuda (Steak house) - Sunrise Section Poolside restaurant/bar Breakfast buffet International: 8:00 am - 10:30 am Lunch buffet International: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm Dinner a la carte: 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm Dress code for dinner: Casual * up to 30 persons Thanks for the info! I ended up going with El Manglar.

Thanks for the great ideas everyone! I was thinking making tags out of cardstock and having guests write their wedding wishes on it and put them on a glass container with sand at the bottom. Polaroids are a great idea too! I have a polaroid camera but I have no clue where to get the polaroid film.

Quote: Originally Posted by roo66 I bought empire tutus from juju tutus on etsy i love it im sure she will accomodate your rush request.if i wasnt so dim i could post pictures. Xx OOh! Now that's an idea. Thanks! But what kind of top did you get for your flower girls?

Quote: Originally Posted by Leigh17 Did you arrange your group excursion to Chichen Itza through your WC or someone else? Are you going on the free tour included in the Palace Passports promotion? I've always set up our tours when we arrived, but it would be nice to set them up ahead of time if possible since with all the wedding events, there are only a few days we are available for the tours while we're there. Thanks! I contacted my WC in Miami, Carilis Felipe to set up the group excursion to Chichen Itza because it is included in the Palace Passports promotion. In addition, Carilis is setting up transportation for my group.

Hmm... All that talk of wind and not being able to use tea lights is making me reconsider buying tea lights. However, I just bought a couple of votives with votive holders. I was planning on wrapping them with vellum paper to make them into luminaries. Any ideas if that will withstand the wind?

Here is my wedding playlist. I will have a violin soloist that the resort provided. Prelude: Claire de Lune by Debussy Entrance of the Wedding Entourage: Canon in D by Pachelbel Entrance of the Bride: All I Ask Of You by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lighting of the Unity Candle: Meditation from Thais by Massenet Recessional- Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring by J. S. Bach The WC told me that the soloist only knows 3 of the 5 songs provided but not to worry since the soloist will have all 5 down pat by July. I'm just bringing a CD in case of any emergency.

Hi everyone! I was wondering what are your ideas for a wedding guestbook. I did not want to go with a traditional guestbook or a larged framed photograph. I heard that some people used bird cages. Any ideas?

Quote: Originally Posted by TonyandTricia Yikes, that may be a bit much. I didn't invite everyone to the rehearsal dinner. Only parents and siblings. I know... I was going to make it like a welcome dinner/rehearsal dinner. And they did say that included in the package was dinner reservation for 35 guests in a restaurant of our choice. Anybody ever been to La Gondola or Bugambilias? I just need a place that is not too loud or too noisy.

Quote: Originally Posted by ashnic2005 Hey everybody!!! Has anyone heard or been to X-Caret? I keep hearing that this is the place to visit or at least see? Anyone know about it? I haven't been to Xcaret last time I was in Cancun in 2008. I heard it's an eco archeological park and that they actually hold cultural performances in there such as Mayan games and dances. I'm planning to go there the day after the wedding. However, I have arranged a group excursion for my guests to Chichen Itza.

Thanks for the information. I'll check David's Bridal out. I was also looking at Nordstrom at their weddings section

Quote: Originally Posted by TonyandTricia I had mine at Los Corporales with about 17 to 18 people. You can get it if you are persistant!! I was told no at first too. Hmm.. Only thing is, I have 35-40 people coming! I'm at the point wherein, I really do not care about the food. I just want a place where me and my guests could actually mingle without worrying about noise and stuff...

Wow! You guys certainly got busy. I just found out that the company I ordered my flower girl dresses from are unable to obtain them from the designer So now I'm back to shopping around for flower girl dresses...

House of Brides tell me that they are unable to obtain my requested flower girl dresses It's less than 3 months to the wedding and I need 5 flower girl dresses fast. I have been looking at JCrew and Janie and Jack online to see if they are able to do it. Any suggestions?

WC reports to me that tres leches is not an option due to melting issues She says that although the cake will be done in fondant icing (thank goodness!) tres leches will melt in the heat. Tres leches is one of my favorite flavors...

Soo disappointed now.. I was originally planning to have my rehearsal dinner at MoMoNoHaha. WC says due to the number of guests coming, they cannot reserve more than 10 people at Los Corporales, MoMoNoHaHa or El Caribeno. I have to pick between El Manglar, Bugambilias or La Gondola. Any suggestions between the three?