Ravywedding

Well, never mind that! I just got an email that said she was leaving and I was being assigned a new wedding coordinator. My FI wasn't surprised...guess that's why she stopped replying to my emails...real professional...

i love 5 below! our has mosquito repellent bands ($1), full-size playing cards ($1), puzzle books ($1), wet wipes ($1), tissue packets ($1.25), especially with tax-free weekend for us, its a great deal!

Coconoir1908, check your email...I just sent you the attachments.

Thank you, Alison, for sending the pictures! Additionally, for those interested in beach receptions, I read in the fine print that there are extra setup fees and charges for any events on the beach...just an FYI

Hey, this is great! Thanks!

Thank you! I especially love the tips at the end!

i still don't have enough posts to open attachments and am dying to see the difference between Terraza Venado and Terraza Mar, any way some can email them to me, please? [email protected]

This is the Ganesh statue that Zuniga has available for $150. They also have a Natraj, but I don't know the price. They offer tenting and draping options that look Arabic/Indian-inspired, if you want to include that for a cocktail hour or reception option. Personally, I don't like that palm trees, but the bright colors and draped booths are right up my alley! As far as indian food goes...I think we'll just go with Mexican, its probably what they do best in Cancun. We will be doing the Mehndi at home, I had no luck finding anyone in Cancun. Hope it helps, girls!

Thank you for a great review!

Thanks, Leigh! It's so good to be able to count on you!

This is great, thank you! Anyone have personal experiences with these companies?

Thanks to damitaprilurcool, I was able to get in touch with a TA from LA (hehe) who quoted me the following rates...slightly better than the ones given by my WC in Miami...which makes me think, is it the responsibililty of the brides to try and find the best rates?? "For your Apirl 2011 dates rates would be as follows, rates are per room per night based on room occupancy indicated and include all taxes/fees: Deluxe Resort View Room: Double: $370.00 Triple: $534.00 Quad: $680.00 Single: $334.00 Superior Deluxe Garden View: Double: $460.00 Triple: $663.00 Quad: $848.00 Single: $425.00 Superior Deluxe Ocean View: Double: $484.00 Triple: $702.00 Quad: $896.00 Single: $448.00 Concierge Level: Double: $526.00 Single: $489.00 You may already be familiar with the "Added Values" Palace Resorts offers when booking a wedding at their resorts. We can of course confirm the same group benefits"

Quote:Originally Posted by evaleen  Hey Lauren,  I also debated between the complimentary and a collection package. In the end, I ended up going with the amethyst rose collection because it actually worked out to be cheaper than if I did the complimentary and paid for optional services because I applied my 1500 vacation dollars to my package. Originally the package would have cost $2375...but after the $1500, it went down to $875! In regards to choices, I'm pretty sure they have a standard bouquet and cake for each collection, so you may end up paying more if you want something customized. And lastly, I have seen pics of the amber package set up in a magazine...and the main colors are orange and brown. The color scheme is very pretty (has a fall feel), but it is quite orange. I don't think it will go well with your coral theme.  I hope this helps! Quote:Originally Posted by evaleen Does anyone have an e-mail address for Deco Cancun? I have been on the website but cannot find a contact for them. Evaleen, How did you apply the vacation dollars? Do they work towards private functions or guest rooms? Even with a complimentary package, you still qualify for the 1500 vacation dollars, correct? Did your WC or WP guide you with this?

Wow, they look great! How long did it take you?

Quote: Originally Posted by coconoir1908 Hola Ladies, Does anyone have a catalog from Zuniga that they are willing to share? My rep said they do not have a catalogue. Just send them pictures of what you'd like....either inspiration pics or from their site. Anita has been an absolute joy to work with and very quick in responding. It seems they can literally do anything with their workshop. I think their pre made options are cheaper, in terms of decor.

Wow!! They look better than some invites ive seen!

very nice! can you email me the document? [email protected]

OOoohh!! So much nicer than a lil' old coffee table album!

I think if you could substitute the bathing suit for wedding garments, it might trigger "wedding" in your guests' head. Right now, I get it...but only because of the context being BDW

Quote: Originally Posted by Lauren232 We got our date!! April 23, 2011 at 6 pm. I can't wait! Now I need to get the save the dates and invites. Where did you guys get yours? I only need less then 15 so I'm having a hard time finding them. Most places want you to order at least 25. Thanks! Hi and Welcome, Lauren!! As far as STDS and invites go, I went with vistaprint, because I wanted something more value oriented, plus I found a link where all you had to do was pay for S&H. I wish I had gone through zazzle though, I found invites that are perfect for me...maybe I still can...:-)

Quote: Originally Posted by Ravywedding Hi there! Thank you for posting that. It seems that Destination Wedding can't help me because we've already signed a contract...wish they'd said that in the emails before we put our $50 commitment deposit. I am hoping my WC can match the rates you've posted...in spite of signing the contract, guess we will see... Hi damitAprilURCool, I PMed you hoping you can email ([email protected]) the document with the Moon Palace rates. The WC can match it, but I think she wants to make sure its legit and not made up. Thank you!

Quote: Originally Posted by blckrevpower Ive discovered that p90x has gotten rid of the little bit of butt I did have! Now this may be a goal for some, but not for me so now I'm looking into other programs and excercises to beef up my booty! But other than thay this program is amazing! I love the results for my arms, back, chest and shoulders..... Good luck to all who try this!l The same company, Beach Body, has a program called Brazilian Butt Lift. Might be worth looking into.

Aaah! Just did Core Synergistics and I thought I'd seen the worst of the program...boy, was I wrong. Still, results are undeniable!

Ayi-yi-yi! We are just at the beginning of this, and I was hoping it would get better before it got worse, but I guess we will see. You could always say something backhanded like: "I am glad that all things considered, we are important enough to have you join us for the wedding." Hope it doesn't sound snarky.

OOoh, orange! Just because its so fun and tropical!