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Hi Danyelle! Welcome and Congrats!!! Happy Planning!

Hello! Welcome and Congrats! Happy Planning!

Welcome and Congrats! I'm sure you will find a wealth of planning info on this site! Happy Planning!

Hi Julia! Welcome and Congrats!!! If I were you, I would make a list of all the things you want or desire in a location or resort. At that point, maybe you can either start looking at resorts or you can consult with a Travel Agent. There are some AWESOME Travel Agents on this site that I'm sure would be very happy to help you!

Hi Morgane! Welcome and Congrats! Check out Tulum....it is beautiful as well!!!

Welcome and Congrats Kimberly! I hear Maui is beautiful for weddings and a honeymoon!

Hi Laura! Welcome and Congrats! You will love the Riviera Maya!

Welcome and Congrats! May you find all that you need for planning here in this forum!

Ballot has been casted! ;-)

Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr Re: BDW - I keep saying the same thing. Lately I have nothing of substance to talk about unless it involves the wedding (sad, I know). But now I have you ladies for reference. I may mention one of you and what you're doing and my MOH is like, "who are you talking about, you're new friends?" It's kinda hilarious. I'm right there with you guys. I refer to you as all as my "forum friends" and it is hilarious because when I'm talking to muy family and I don't have an answer for something, my Dad will say, "Well did you ask your forum friends?" We laugh everytime because all my immediate family knows this is more of a resource for me than the paid WC and AS folks. Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr Ladies, I'm heartbroken because I will not be able to do a site visit next week. However, I have to say that AS was very accommodating and my WC set it all up. The problem came from my end because my mom INSISTS I'm destitute and need to save my money for the wedding/honeymoon. Too bad she's been talking about what she's gonna do for 60 for the past 2 years. So, I, in no way wanted my wedding to interfere with that. I got sick of fussing about it so the cruise is officially off. I still tried to look into keeping my site visit appointment but flights are more expensive than I expected. I'm sorry Meredith! I know how much of a treat this would have been for your to get some of your visual curiousities satisfied. If it is any consolation, like you said.....you and FI will get to take it all in together and enjoy the aww of the moment in each other's company. Good memories!!! :-) Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr Does anyone know what DJ they use at the resort? I've seen a lot of good reviews on DJ Doremixx but I think he'll wind up being about the same price as the one they offer once you pay the outside vendor fee. I know we've probably discussed it before but I just decided to try to get one so I didn't pay attention before. We were going to use our iPods but that's making me nervous now for some reason. I too have started wondering about DJ's that AS ladies have used. This is FI's task and he even came on here in the vendor section to research! Go him!!! :-) He said he read good things about DJ Doremixx and DJ Mannia. I think he will be reaching out to both for info and pricing and if we get it before you, you know I'll share. Quote: Originally Posted by MaggieandJay I talk about you guys all the time. Everyone is confused and thinks you guys are all in Houston and that I talk face to face with you. I have to explain in's on the forum. My FI finally realizes that being on the form makes me calm and happy so I leave him to his video games and he leaves me to the forum. It's a great arrangement. Ditto! ESPN for FI + BDW AS thread on the laptop on the couch for me = A content couple! Quote: Originally Posted by MaggieandJay Meredith - Did you see your up for Member of the Month? Go Meredith!!! Where do we vote? Quote: Originally Posted by msmarmar123 I'm sooooo excited!!! Just got my confirmation email from Kiara...February 11, 2012 at 4 PM......I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!! Congrats MarMar!!!! Let the official planning mania begin! :-) Luckily you have plenty of time, but we are here if you need us!

Congrats and welcome to the forum!!!

Congrats and Welcome to the forum! Same month and year we are marrying, but I've got nothing for ya on a good rate! Good luck!

Hi Seasons!!! Welcome and Congrats! As a fellow AS bride working with Karilyn, I'm looking forward to chatting with you! :-) I know the AS thread is long, but if you start at about page 400 and read forward, you'll know all that you need to know. Best of luck to you and let me know if you need anything!

Hi Elizabeth! Congrats and Welcome! This site is a wealth of information and I'm sure you'll find all that you need here! Happy Planning!

Hi Juliet! Welcome and Congrats!!!!

Hi Caroline! Welcome and Congrats! I hear the Dreams Resorts are beautiful! Happy Planning!

Welcome Jessica! Congrats! Mexico has some beautiful locations! Happy Planning!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by angelov321 Its true, those closest to you definitely cause the most stress! Ive ignorned her for 7mos already, but enough is enough! I hate when people go out of there way to make you miserable. UGH!! But thank you, your advice was very helpful. Im trying to keep bridezilla tamed, but she is gonna come out sooner or later if I have to continue to deal with drama proned people! Of course! We all are going to have our stressors and that's what this forum is here for! No one understands a B2B's stress like another bride! I too have 9and still do somedays) struggled with other's opinions of our DW as well as their lack of action while they steadily complain. As much as I hate to say it, sometimes a selfish approach to this DW thing is the only way to get your point across. And hell, when else in life will you get to be outwardly selfish? :-) Quote: Originally Posted by DWbridetobe My confession: After all the flack that FI and I have taken from FMIL about the cost of the resort, I secretly hope she stays at another resort (and has to pay the day-pass fees, as well as rent a car) so that I don't have to deal with her sh*t anymore. In the end, it will end up costing her more, which just proves me right about it all! Amen, to this! I am secretly hoping a FEW people in our party stay at another resort and incur fees that keep them away! If I hear one more person talk about how they found a lower price at expedia, travelocity, blah, blah, blah.....I will scratch my ears off! Come and enjoy your invite or stay home!

Wendy, I forgot to tell you that I LOVED your dress and I thought it was VERY classy!!! I have to go over and check out your pro pics because I keep forgetting to, but I thought from your AHR reception pics that you made a beautiful bride. FI looked at your pics with me and thought your boat idea was real cool!!! He said he would like to do something like that and I had to reel him back in to focus on the budget at hand for AS! Very nice and you and Amy will have memories to last a lifetime!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by gingerlover36 Hey Ladies. So I too will no longer (98% sure) be an AB bride. I am soo fed up right now. They can't give my TA projected completion date so I am pretty much going to pull the 38 rooms we had booked. Grr. And my TA just suggested Beaches Turks & Caicos...no offense but why in the world would she suggest that 300+ room resort with Sesame Street characters everywhere?! Its actually comical. I don't get how she would think that me saying I love AB's intimacy that BTC would be a plausible suggestion! Gingerlover, I'm soooo sorry to hear this!!!! We loved AB too but chose AS to appease the kids, so I feel your pain. Someone may have already suggested this, but if you don't have kids in your party, can you possibly move to one of the El Dorado's Those resorts are really nice looking as well and I believe intimate and tiny like AB. If you feel Karisma is not doing enough to compensate for the inconvenience, I would relocate. I know this is easier said than done, but I'd hate to see you giving cash to people you feel didn't accomodate you as a customer. :-( I'm really sorry Girl! Quote: Originally Posted by LMMDC Hi ladies. New to the site and have loved reading through all of your messages! My FI and I are seriously considering AS for our July 2011 DW. We are still finalizing the date and working through details but I will post as I know more. Best wishes to all who have upcoming weddings. Welcome LMMDC!!! These ladies in this here forum are the best! If you have the chance to go back and read through the thread, you will find invaluable info that the WC could never provide. Happy Planning! Quote: Originally Posted by TLGnhci Hi girls, Still too new to really understand the posting system on here, but was wondering if anyone would be willing to share with me your costs related with this resort? I read a few posts that have said this resort is pricey Welcome TLG! I think any and all resorts could become pricey contingent upon your selections and desires. It all depends on you what you want. There is a wedding package price list on the Karisma site you might want to check out to help you decide. Good Luck! Quote: Originally Posted by Boam2be Hello everyone, Does anyone know how long it takes to get your wedding day confirmed? Mines been over a week, and im starting to worry. Do they take a while as my FI thinks im over reacting? It took a little over a week for our date confirmation. Look at it this way, they say no news is good news! I know this can be a period of anticipation, but it does take them a little time to communicate from TA (if you are working w/ one) to Miami to Mexico and back again. Quote: Originally Posted by Season I wanted to introduce myself as I'm making my way through reading this thread (only 800 more pages, yes!). We are getting married at the Azul Sensatori on January 15, 2011 at 5 PM. We're working from Karilyn at destinationweddings.com, who is excellent. We've sent out our save-the-dates and I have my dress and that's about all we've done so far. We're planning on a beach wedding at 5, dinner/reception at 6 with DJ or iPod and having Caribe as photographers. I'm excited that there's so much information in this thread-- I feel like I have real support here and it's great not to feel alone (or crazy!). This may be covered a few hundred pages down the line, but I am having trouble getting in touch with Kiara from Karisma. Has anyone else had a similar experience? I've e-mailed her June 8th and 22nd and still no response. We just have two questions at this point: 1) the size/shape of the dance floor for an outdoor reception and where guests will be seated in relation to it (we're working with our dance instructor for our first dance) and 2) if we want our guests to choose their dinner meal, should we include the options on our invitation response card? If anyone knows the answers to these already, please do tell! Otherwise, I'll be giving her a call this Friday (and may just call anyway to see if she really exists!). Thanks again for allowing me and everyone hear to share in the fun and not-so-fun of planning your celebrations. I look forward to learning more about you and your big day! Welcome Season! Karilyn is our TA as well and we LOVE her!!!! I don't have any of the answers to your questions....but I wish you well. I thought I saw the dimensions of the rented dance floor on the Lomas site, but I could be wrong. We also aren't assigned to Kiara....so again, I'm useles to you. :-) Wish I could be of assistance to you! Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd I've created a quick slideshow highlighting our AHR this past weekend. Wendy! You guys looked like you truly enjoyed yourselves!!! What a fun way to celebrate your union! I loved the slide and picture of you guys jumping from the top of the boat! Congrats again and thanks for sharing!!! Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart So, here comes rickity party bus (NOT what I ordered) to pick us up, flickering lights, no music, no AC. 5 minutes in, breaks down on the freeway... hence my real hitch hiking photos We all had the best time on the side of the freeway it was hysterical! Replacement party bus picks us up, music, AC, lights, 2 stripper poles, ok good... guy tries to leave us at the chapel, MOH's husband works a deal. All in all great night, limo company, so going down. I LOVE your photos and your video had me sitting here grinning at the pc screen!!!!!! Your ceremony had a lot of character and I'm sure not a soul in that room will forget it! And your description of the rickety bus had me giggling! Give that limo company hell from bridezilla land!!! ;-) Beautiful Amy!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Awww, yeah you're probably right, there is no way to do it. If it makes you feel any better, I'm such a control freak that when we discussed getting married I bugged him about going ring shopping until he finally told me one weekend that we would go and I picked out my ring to exactly what I wanted, essentially not making my engagement a total surprise. Thanks Amy.....at this point that sounds like a better option than what I did. :-) Leaving a man to his own creativity can sometimes lead him to his demise. Which I'm glad to be learning sooner than later! I will hit him up for our anniversary. :-) Quote: Originally Posted by angelov321 Confession: Im getting annoyed with my MOH. All she does is complain about my DW. When I first told her about my DW she was upset bc she couldnt take off of work (which she could have but she was making an excuse). When I changed the date, her new excuse was and still is $$. Her daughter was supposed to be flowergirl and now shes not bc "she cant afford to pay for her." Now, her new complaint is shes coming alone bc she cant afford to bring her fiance. She called me all sad bc she didnt want to stay in a hotel room alone the whole time. I have probably offered to help her pay for flights atleast 100times. If you choose not to take my help, why are you still complaining?! Suck it up!! This isnt about you, this is MY wedding! Plus, I have family members who are living on a fixed income and are not complaining and are still coming to the wedding. I just want to ask her why cant she just be happy for me instead of stressing me out? Oh, and for someone who is sooo broke, how is it you should purchased a new SUV?? WOW! That felt soo good to get out! I know it might sound rude of me, but Im just fed up. I have so many other wedding issues Im dealing with. I just feel like, either take the help Im offering you or shut up!! Thanks for listening girls.... I understand exactly where you are coming from. We had friends and fmaily bugging us and nagging us for more than a month leading up to our contract being signed for the rooms. Once it was booked and our TA rolled out the pricing, not one person has booked yet. One of my BM's bought a new car and another has taken a massive vacation. I don't expect their life to change for our wedding.....but I understand what you are saying about all the blah, blah, blah from people and then NO action on their part. I've just taken the relaxed approach (after much stressing) that those that want to be there and are meant to be there, will be. Everyone else will just have to resume home life with us when we return and get over themselves. Those you love, can cause you the most stress......don't let 'em do it to you!!!! This should be one of the happiest planning phases of your life and you shouldn't have to be overly accomodating for others. Engage your inner zilla and focus on you and FI!

Quote: Originally Posted by meghan Hey Ladies! We have been at the resort for 3 days now....and it has been crappy weather...but it is a beautiful resort. We flew into a storm. It is getting better each day, so please, please, PLEASE, keep your fingers crossed for us that it doesn't rain on Thursday! Even though it has been raining a lot, it is still super gorgeous. Our travel agent, The Wedding holiday, was super nice and got us a private cocktail reception (not at our expense) so that was a lovely surprise when we met with the wedding coordinators today. I will keep you updated as to how everything goes...I am in my room as I have had a little too much to drin'k!! lol it is my bedtime. I'm thinking of you Meghan and hoping and praying that the weather clears up in time for your wedding to be all that you dreamed of. I've read several similar stories from brides who said for some odd reason the weather magically cleared up just in time for their ceremony! I'm hoping that good mojo comes your way!!!! Quote: Originally Posted by msmarmar123 Is everyone getting married next year? Are there any 2012 brides around? I just emailed my TA and gave her al the info I needed to get me booked and started...I can't wait till that stuff is out of the way and I can start real planning. I'm reading a lot about people bringing their own photographers...are the resort people bad or is it just so people can have more pics? Hey Ms. Mar, I'm not sure if you have had a chance to go back and read this thread or not.....but I did and it was VERY helpful. I know it can be time consuming, but if you go back to around page 400 or so and read forward, alot of your questions and curiosity will be cured. :-) The ladies on here have been very helpful in throwing on here all that was in their heads, notes, and research regarding AS. It is a resource beyond explanation...... Quote: Originally Posted by ~Nicole~ No prob!! It's the least I can do.... I'm an oldie now so I'm not much help lol. Bull! LOL You are the type that we NEED around! One who has been there, done that and can shed some light and wisdom on the reality of an AS experience. You are of more help than you think and that "oldie" term is killing me! lol Anything but! ;-)

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Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart You are correct with those two abbreviations so far. Here's some more: KWIM - This I do not know... Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda KWIM... where have you seen that?! haha I have no clue what that would mean either! I am actually really embarrassed that I know what this means. One of my co-workers uses it all the time and it annoys the mess out of me. It makes me want to scratch my eyeballs off! With that said, KWIM means "Know what I mean?" Yeah, all that explanation just for that.

Quote: Originally Posted by msmarmar123 Hi Everyone.... This is my 1st real post....so I don't know all the abbreviations and everything yet...but today my fiance (is that FI?) came to our decision to choose Sensatori for our Destination Wedding (DW?). We've got lots of time and are nowhere close to booking or anything...but I have already been OBSESSING over these message boards and have found so many helpful tips and advice that I can't wait to use. We are planning on February 11, 2012...and I can not wait. Nice to meet everyone and hope to talk and learn from you all soon Thanx, Marla Hey Marla! Welcome!