JoanneIreland

Thanks! I can't wait for the 18 days in Mexico, it's going to be a long summer though as am saving all my time off. I'm actually off of wrok starting October 28th and don't go back until November 28th, so just over 4 weeks. I am work super long days and am glued to my Blackberry so this will be surreal as I am NOT bringing my laptop and will be turning off the BB. Dreading my Inbox when I get back, LOL! About switching resorts, we were so torn as well. Didn't want to have to pack up everything and move, but in the end we decided it would really differenciate between the wedding and honeymoon. Plus we wanted to go somewhere that was adults only, so decided on the Excellence and from the reviews I can't wait! For photographer we are going with Ivan Luckie. We are doing a TTD session as well. Super excited about that! I am thinking about getting a cheap knock off dress for the TTD.

Two good choices Babebita911! Been to both and had wonderful times. We choose the Barcelo Maya Palace in Mexico. Decided on destination wedding because all my family are in Ireland and all fiance's are in US, so we decided on neutral ground, LOL, Mexico is our Switzerland! We looked at a number of options and ended up with Mexico because of the choice of resorts. After our wedding we are moving to a different adults only resort for a 6 night honeymoon so we can split our wedding from our honeymoon. What resort will you stay in in Punta Cana?

Hi, we are getting married at the Barcelo Maya Palace in November. We are going to Mexico for 18 nights, spending the first 12 nights at the Barcelo Maya Palace, then 2 days after the wedding we are moving to Excellence Riviera Cancun (Adults only resort) for a further 6 nights to make it feel like a honeymoon by switching resorts. Our primary color theme is yellow, but going to add some orange in as well. Love the pink and orange mix as well girls! For flowers I think I'm going to go with all white, but I am so torn on this! A yellow and orange mix would be fabulous, but I also love the all white!

Gracimurano I think the way the back came out is actually nicer than the original! Looks great on you!

Oh Michelle so happy for you! We were both scheduled around the same time and then I changed to November! Can't wait to hear all about your trip and wedding when you get back. Good luck girl, not that you'll need it xx

I agree gracimurano, it does look great on you. Can I ask though, did you ask for the back to be different (not come down in a V)? Also the original one looks like one piece instead of two seperate top and bottom, did you request this also?

Congrats Michelle! Can't wait to hear from you when you get back!!

Welcome back Lisa! Bouquet looks fab, glad you got to use my blue starfish! Hope you had a great trip. Can't wait for a review. Congrats MRS!!

Joanne's BLUE Starfish Passing Schedule : Bride's Name Location Wedding Destination Travel Dates Lisadias Canada Riviera Maya, Mexico April 22nd - April 30th 2011 Mrsrice11 NJ, USA Montego Bay, Jamaica June 10th - June 18th 2011 scali715 Boston Punta Cana July 13th -July 20th Mrssylvester2b Pittsburgh, PA Turks & Caicos August 6th - August 13th 2011 JoanneIreland Ireland & Boston Riviera Maya, Mexico November 14th - November 20th 2011 SummerDawn Canada Cancun, Mexico April 15th - April 22nd 2012 Spaterson ? ? May 2012? *Added scali715 for July. Where in Boston are you scali? I travel between Ireland and MA! Living here at the moment! ** Welcome back LisaDias, can't wait to hear from you!!

Wow JQLong, I think the replica is better than original!! Love it. Hope you'll post photos of you in it!

Katelynn, if you get a white one please sign me up for November!! I purchased a blue starfish that is with it's first bride right now, and I plan to pass until my wedding and then afterwards. I would love to add a white one to my bouquet too!

dfranklin - we got engaged at the Gran Bahia Principe Coba last year!! Congrats!

Meggers you look stunning!! Thanks for the posts and can't wait for full review. Who did you use for your photographer? For the huppa, did you have to pay extra for the white wrapped netting? Did you have options of flowers?

Quite honestly, I would have thought the resort would have a huge supply of vases, candle holders, decorations, table runners, etc ...... that previous brides thought was easier to leave behind than pay airlines to drag back with them. It really surprises me that they don't. I need to buy vases to hold personalized after dinner mints, and a box to fill wiith sand to insert personalized lollipops. It's turning into a pain in the a$$ to drag all this stuff down there!! Still I think it will be worth it!! Any other November 2011 Barcelo Brides? I thought there would be a ton for 11/11/11 (I tried to get that date but it was gone).

Congratulations and welcome to the forum!!

Congratulations and welcome to the forum!!

Joanne's BLUE Starfish Passing Schedule : Bride's Name Location Wedding Destination Travel Dates Lisadias Canada Riviera Maya, Mexico April 22nd - April 30th 2011 Mrsrice11 NJ, USA Montego Bay, Jamaica June 10th - June 18th 2011 Mrssylvester2b Pittsburgh, PA Turks & Caicos August 6th - August 13th 2011 JoanneIreland Ireland & Boston Riviera Maya, Mexico November 14th - November 20th 2011 SummerDawn Canada Cancun, Mexico April 15th - April 22nd 2012 Spaterson ? ? May 2012?

Joanne's BLUE Starfish Passing Schedule : Bride's Name Location Wedding Destination Travel Dates Lisadias Canada Riviera Maya, Mexico April 22nd - April 30th 2011 Mrsrice11 NJ, USA Montego Bay, Jamaica June 10th - June 18th 2011 Mrssylvester2b Pittsburgh, PA Turks & Caicos August 6th - August 13th 2011 JoanneIreland Ireland & Boston Riviera Maya, Mexico November 14th - November 20th 2011 SummerDawn Canada Cancun, Mexico April 15th - April 22nd 2012 Spaterson ? ? May 2012?

Manni - stunning dress!! I can'tr believe it's a knock off!!

Has anyone considered sharing decorations?? If so would the W/C's keep the items in storage between the weddings? I am getting married November 17th this year, and have already purchased the following for decor : - 3 bags of assorted sea shells - 42 starfish - flameless candles - 4 large yellow candle holders - 6 medium yellow candle holders - 6 small yellow candle votives - 16 8inch white lanterns - 4 photo frames for guest book signing table (PICTURES ATTACHED) I also plan on bringing the following : - Cake cutter and server - 2 vases for the sand ceremony to hold the sand - Additional flameless candles - Yellow organza table runners - Yellow flower petals (do they allow silk for table decoration??) - Fancy pen and holder for the guest book table and signing wedding license - A number of large vases for various uses - A bunch of other stuff that I just can't think of right this minute!! After the wedding I really don't need any of the above, so would anyone else be interested in sharing? Will save you paying for extra luggage fee's to drag all that stuff down there!

Very quiet on here lately!! Any roll calll on who's up next?

WOW!! Amazing bellejovie! Please please please please keep us updated on this and post pics!

I'm sssssoooooo sorry SummerDawn, all I can say is that it's been a really long day, and an even longer week! Adding you in right now ......... Joanne's BLUE Starfish Passing Schedule : Bride's Name Location Wedding Destination Travel Dates Lisadias Canada Riviera Maya, Mexico April 22nd - April 30th 2011 Mrsrice11 NJ, USA Montego Bay, Jamaica June 10th - June 18th 2011 Mrssylvester2b Pittsburgh, PA Turks & Caicos August 6th - August 13th 2011 JoanneIreland Ireland & Boston Riviera Maya, Mexico November 14th - November 20th 2011 SummerDawn Canada ? April 15th - April 22nd 2012 Spaterson ? ? May 2012? Lisa, I can't believe you are leaving in 8 days!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited for you!! What resort are you going to? Good luck girlie!!

SummerDawn, sorry but Lisa has it right now and leaves April 22nd. If she did send it to you and you return the 22nd, then she'd miss out. Sorry!

Hi Avelyad! I'm from Ireland but living in MA now. Planning a wedding for November in Mexico, been tough as all my family are in Ireland.