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Mexico photog blog is complete!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhh I can't stop looking at it!

Yes! Congrats to all my beautiful fellow January brides!!!

Hi Chelsea, I'm sorry but I'm really not sure. Our photog was my best friend who was staying with us for 4 nights. Wish I could help!

Far, it was amazing! Are you sure it's too small?

Hi there!!! I actually used Simply Classic Creations. No one could tell that they were fake!!! We just wrapped the bouquets in plastic bags and packed them with light light clothing on top. They were perfect. And for my bouquet, the MOH bouquet and the two bouts we paid 115 and that included the shipping. We were able to use the complimentary bouquet and bout as an altar piece instead. http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/simply-classic-creations-noblesville/website/1ee97e2791be8445.html

Hi ladies!!! Here is my photog's blog!!! Only suggestion is account for the wind and make sure that your hair is super secure. Mine came undone at times but nothing could have bothered me that day!! http://www.jennycastrophotography.com/blog/?p=554 Oh! And make sure your photog can photoshop people out. Mine did a great job of it!! I also have the video a friend shot for us of the ceremony on my Facebook, if you want to see just friend me on there - Kristyn McCrohan

Quote: I did Originally Posted by Lola2012 Hi Perry1217, So nice to hear that it all went well! Your picture of the two of you on the beach is amazing!!! Thank you!!!! She did an amazing job! I can't wait for the rest of the pics Was it windy? It sounds like you said it was a bit... Just curious. It was! Not terrible, but I basically wrapped my veil under my arm for the ceremony. The sound system was clutch because then the minister has a microphone so everyone can hear. People at the pool area could hear our vows and were coming up to us later and telling us they were crying! Also, did you have to go to the spa to get your hair and makeup done? I would prefer to stay in my room. Did you do a trial too? I did go there. There were only two girls for 5 of us so I made sure we had 3 hours to allot! I didn't do a trial and now I am super happy I didn't waste the money! I will post a hair pic below Also how noisy is the pool area in the day? I've been reading on tripadvisor that it's really loud at the playacar... I was hoping it would be a bit more relaxing. Any thoughts??? I didn't think it was bad at all! The recent ones on TripAdvisor are skewed because they were there doing some celebrity party planner's NYE party. That's not typical of them. We stopped at Cozumel Palace and that place was DEAD! We would have been bored with a group of 20some if we didn't stay somewhere with some kind of activity Thanks! I'm so glad to hear that Wilma was great and handled everything well!!! Honestly, she was amazing. We made sure to tip her well because she literally took care of everything. I had picked up little decorative things along the way along with chair sashes and paying her the $65 to set it all up was the best thing I could have done. I didn't have the time or creativity to make it as beautiful as she did! Also, even though Miami would tell me no (such as not being able to bring my own flowers and use the comp flowers as a table arrangement), Wilma was always YES!

Thank you so much ladies!!!! It was unreal! I can't believe it's over already! We just had our AHR last night so I am recovering! Hahaha! Here are some pro sneak peeks and when I get some time I will put up more pictures and finish the thread!!

Hey girls!! I am recovering from our trip back from Mexico on Thursday and then our AHR last night!!! Everything was absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! Wilma was the best - so sweet! And she is also very creative! I was pretty laid back in that I didn't go down there with specific ways I wanted things to look and thank God because it was all way better than I could have ever dreamed!!! I did use the resort for hair and makeup and I loved it. Nayarit did my hair and makeup and I would totally recommend it. No matter what Miami says you CAN use your resort credits to pay for it and that's just what we did. I would just recommend a picture because the English isn't always the best. We had our cocktail hour at the Cielo Terrace which was perfect because it was outside and already had very cushy chairs and lounge areas. It was awesome! We brought an iPod dock for the trip and it was great to have for the cocktail. We did not qualify for private functions so had the dinner in the Italian restaurant which was perfect. With doing an AHR, I didn't want anything big. We REALLY lucked out that the Brazilian dance and fire show was that night so right after dinner we went out to the pool area to see the show. It was like an afterparty!!! The one thing I would DEFINITELY recommend is to get the sound system. Since we booked before April of last year when they started charging for the sound system set up on the beach, we were able to get it for free. Without it, people would definitely not have been able to hear a thing, especially with the wind coming off the ocean. Any questions, just ask!! OH!!!!! And we did a First Look session --- totally recommend this!!! When you walk out of the resort (which is literally a minute walk from the town!), make a left and walk along the road where it says Playacar Palace on the outside of the building. After a minute of two, on your right you will see a beautiful park area with palm trees and little ruins. We did the first look session there and it was absolutely perfect! Also, I did ask for a courtesy room to get dressed in, which Wilma got for me with no problem - for two hours!!! She is the absolute best! Site of our first look Sneak Peek Pro Pic!

Well ladies!!! I am leaving for the airport in just about 12 hours. I cannot believe it's here already! This time Friday, I will be Mrs. McCrohan! Happy planning to all of the January brides! Thank you for all of your inspiration and support. Best Wishes and Safe Travels!!!

Well ladies!!! I am leaving for the airport in just about 12 hours. I cannot believe it's here already! This time Friday, I will be Mrs. McCrohan!

Hey Kristen!! It's actually an image right from Vistaprint! This way, there is usually no extra charge for uploading your own. I was able to get them for free with one of their promo codes! CoCo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much, girl! I cannot wait to check in on you and see all of the amazing things you have going on as your wedding gets closer! Happy New Year, love! Thanks JQ! I was trying to find something that could be beachy but could also look elegant when brought back to a wintertime reception. Happy planning! Awww, thank you Brooke!! I cannot believe it's here already! Enjoy every second of it because it flies by! PHILLYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks girl!!!

JayKay, great planning thread!!!!! I'm slowlyyyy adding to mine as we get closer, haha. Here it is if anyone wants to check it out! http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/77108/kristyns-playa-del-carmen-planning-thread-1-6-12/30#post_1711457 48 hours from now we will be up in the air!!!

Oh my goodness! We leave in 3 days!!!! Happy New Year all!!!!!!! Photo Sharing site cards for the DW OOT bags and for each seat at the AHR! Escort cards for the AHR OOT bags from Oriental Trading -- sooooo cheap AND def worth it! Surprisingly big! OOT bags also for my ring bearer, two flower girls, and of course, me! These were VistaPrint! VistaPrint oversized magnet and mousepad for the parents' OOT bags -- free! Flower Girl OOT bag, all the goodies were $1 each! Guests' OOT bags!!! VistaPrint and DollarTree were lifesavers!!! I included packets of Aleve, Immodium, Pepto, some bandaids, qtips and hand sanitizer VistaPrint rack cards turned into door hangers "To brush the sand from your feet" Emergency kit for the AHR ladies room - DollarTree!!!

Thank you so much ladies!! I cannot believe it is next week already!!! Where did the past 17 months go?!

Congrats and good luck to all my beautiful fellow January brides!!!! I've been off this whole week preparing for our departure on Tuesday 1/3!!!! We are so super busy since we leave for Mexico on the 3rd, get married on the 6th, return on the 12th, have our legal ceremony back here on the morning of the 13th, and then our AHR the evening of the 13th!!! Whew! Good thing I was off 12/25 - 1/17!

Aww thank you so much Mllek!! I am so excited!! I'm off all next week so I'll be busy wrapping it all up!! Your big day is sooo close too !! Yaa January brides!

Thanks you so much SS! The brochures have started to be received and they are such a hit!!!

Hi there! I am also planning my wedding on the beach and am doing it at 4 pm (sunset is at 5:15) in the hopes that it will be less crowded on the beach. The added plus is that it will also be a bit cooler than having it at 1 or 2! As far as the spa info, her name is Karen and her e-mail is [email protected], but from what I understand you can only book the appointments a month ahead of time if you are paying for it with resort dollars.

Thanks KaynMike! I did get them from VistaPrint--that site is amazing! I did a lot for our OOT bags from VistaPrint too. It can get quite addicting!! Once you order from them once, they will continue to send you emails. The brochures were free!

Yaaa!! Pre-departure brochures are out!! Big thanks to the other BDW brides that posted theirs and allowed me to borrow! Please feel free to borrow from mine! Front Cover

Oh! And btw ladies, if you are planning to use the salon for your wedding day with your resort credits, you can book your appointments a month ahead of time. I have been e-mailing with Karen about it and she has been so sweet and very responsive!

Hey girls!! I just wanted to let you all know, since we are talking about Wilma, to NOT let your current WC stress you out! Things that my other WC was saying (first Lauren Negrin and then Janina) are not the same things that Wilma is saying. Like how since I am bringing my own flowers, I could not get an altar centerpiece instead of the comp bouquet...Wilma's answer "no problem!" I know we all get so excited and anxious and want to plan everything out in advance, but she is great and helps you pick everything out quickly so that the 60 days prior to your wedding day that you get with her is MORE than enough. I just know Janina and some of the previous coordinators would give me conflicting answers, trust me...Wilma is awesome

Ladies thank you so much for all of the positive feedback!!!! I am getting so excited! And Tammy, Teresa has been a godsend. I highly recommend going through BDW for your TA if you ladies haven't gotten one already!

Thank you CoCo!!! Yea, I was busy getting my butt kicked by my professors at Holy Family. But as of last night, I am done school until mid-February so I can enjoy the wedding a month of being a newlywed! To celebrate being finished with the hell of school, I am spent the evening yesterday eating guacomole, watching Dumb & Dumber, and wasting hours looking at wedding stuff! Lol! Doing this thread was soooo fun for me. I was getting all sorts of giddy! How is your wedding planning?!