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Deco Cancun has a DJ? I was never aware of this. Do you know the price? We are getting them to decorate our ceremony and reception. Its around $2,000.00 but the pictures are GORGEOUS and I would rather pay the money then just had a ceremony with no colors, ect (as I am only getting the Complimentary Package).

Our ceremony is at 4:00 too, my photographer said it will be fine for pictures, I think the ceremony only lasts about 20 - 25 mins anyways. I ordered plane ticket invitations and got the sample a few weeks ago. I am picking up all the invitations this weekend, and sending them out next week, which is a year before my wedding. I got a quote from Dec Cancun - it is very expensive but the pictures are impressive, so I think I am going to go ahead and book that! Has any one decided on if they are getting a DJ yet?

I had a bridesmaid drop out last week, even though I already got her dress and her silk flowers - she said she can't afford it. I feel that we are giving people A LONG time to save up money. PLUS it's a vacation for them as well. Try not to stress over people who say they can't come. Your true friends / people who care about you will be there!

Good luck on your planning JL - you are getting married about a week after I am! I got the 4:00 time slot, and I am sure it will work out for you as well!

I am going to go with DJ Mannia if we decide to do the DJ - his price is $990.00 for 4 hours I think (maybe 3). I have heard such good reviews on him so I think that's a safe way to go! I tried to contact Deco Cancun but could not find a Katie on there. Where did you find her e-mail? I contacted someone else, but no response yet. I really want it decorated like the Amethyst package - so pretty! Any idea how much that costs? I have decided against the room block - it seems more expensive in the end and I can't afford the deposit! I think I will just end up paying for my reception, but the price is not too bad, so its okay

I boguht my dress already, I was not even planning to buy it so early, but I went to the store and found one for $600.00, so I was pretty impressed. Here is the link if you are interested in seeing it (I bought it in ivroy). http://www.venusbridal.com/bridals/pallas-athena/PA9952-PA9961 I agree with you Coconoir1908 - I want to get as much done now as possible! Just in case anything needs to be changed last minute or in case I get buys doing something else. When are you getting married again? April?

Okay thanks that's a good idea (depending on how much it costs) becuase I think I cancel my linens order becuase I would much rather not have to pack them either. I don't know if I want to do a lounge area, I mean I would love to, but I am sure that is pretty expensive? Although, it would be fun.... tough call.

What is Deco Cancun? You can rent decorations for your wedding? That sounds cool. How much did you pay? I just looked on the website but I can't really find any packages or prices.

Yes I agree - I worry about the IPOD not being enough... Although, I don't know if I have the extra $1,000.00 in my budget. I got mine from a Silk Flower Shop where I live. I had been looking on line but I think it's too risky to order them online, as I have heard a lot of bad reviews. I am pretty sure any flower shop where you live would carry them?

My planning is going well! Booked Moments that Matter for photography Considering booking DJ Mannia for DJ.. is anyone else doing a DJ? Or just Ipod dock and whatnot? Ordered silk flowers and already received them Skipping the Save the Date cards and just doing invitations (boarding pass) going to order them on Thursday to send out within the month. Ordered my Bridesmaid dresses (Victoria Secret $50.00) and got them back, all the girls love them. Ordered my linens (chair covers, sashes, table cloths and napkins) Ordered my center pieces. Pretty much have everything under control!!

I am such a pain - I think i will stick to Moon Palace in the end. I didn't realize how EXPENSIVE Dreams Riviera Cancun is - almost $1,000.00 more per person! Crazy!

Ladies, I think I am switching to Dreams Riviera Cancun. The wedding packages are a lot better and include a lot more. They are also a lot more responsive and I just feel better about it. Good luck to all of you!

Oh okay I didn't know you had to do the room block to qualify for a free event, I just thought that if i had a certain number of people staying there, then I would get a free event ect... I think I may just stick with the way I am doing it, all of my Finace's friends are very unreliable, I know they are all coming but they will all probably book last minute, thats just young guys I guess. If I have to pay for my receiption, I am okay with it.

Do we have to block rooms? I was not going to. I am just telling my guests to go talk to my travel agent if they want, and if they don't want to, and they just want to book on their own thats fine. I just dont feel like going through the process of booking the rooms and having people pay deposits yet, I feel its just too stressful.

Oh I LOVE your STD cards!!! Those are from vista print? Do you mind if I ask how much you paid? I think my MOH wants to make mine, but these are really pretty and I sort of want to order ones now....

I had been trying to get a contract since Janaury 1 and I just got it on Tuesday. I would check with them if I were you, becuase the first time I sent mine "they didn't get it". So, make sure they have your form!

Yay! I got mine today too - but once again read in the contract that no outside vendors are allowed... I am really worried becuase I was going to put my deposit down with our Photographer today. What are you going to do about this situation? I also wanted an outside DJ.... this is starting to make me mad!

Okay thanks a lot. I wonder if they will set up the ceremony and the receiption if i bring my own linens etc...? I hope so! Another question - We are doing the symbolic ceremony, as we are getting legally married here first, or after. I didn't think we had to be there 3 full days prior since the ceremony is not legal in Mexico, but my wedding planner is saying if i arrive on the Saturday, we can't have it until the Wednesday. Does anyone know anything about this?

Question for anyone who might know the answer - we are getting the complimentary package and I am wondering if that includes decoration of chairs on the beach ceremony and chairs and tables etc. at the receiption dinner? I am looking into bringing my own table clothes, chair covers and sashes etc. but I dont want to buy them if they are provided. Any help would be great. Thanks!

So you guys are going to do the blood tests and everything in Mexico? Or what's the difference between having the Catholic ceremony and the Symbolic ceremony? Yes we have had some trouble with those same problems as well (both of us don't wanrt to invite our extended family, becuase we are not close with them, and we wanted under 35 people) but my parents are VERY unhappy about it and we have had many fights over it, but in the end, its our wedding, and we should be able to chose who we want there. As for you FI, tell him you are giving the guests PLENTY of time to save their money (PLUS they get a vacation, right), so the ones who truly care about you two, will come, and will find a way to save the money, and book time of work etc. Also, I don't think for this type of wedding it matters that you have more family coming than he does. Tell him not to stress over who is coming, just to hope that people show up, and those who do will have a great time.

We are doing a symbolic ceremony becuase neither of us are religious or go to church at all, so we are either getting married before / after our trip, just with our family. I have also not heard back yet with a confirmation of our date. I wonder what is taking so long? I think if your thinking of doing the symbolic ceremony then to stick with it, because then you don't have to get your blood taken in Mexico and be there 4 days before your ceremony, or have to pay the extra $300.00 (I think) to have the Catholic ceremony. Up to you though, just my thoughts.

Oh okay yes, I think I understand now. I guess if we reach the 75 room nights, then it wont matter anyways? Thanks for the advice!

Another question - for the Complimentary Package it says "a dinner reservation for 35 people" so does that mean for my wedding receiption I get to have it at at one of the restaruants? Or, is the dinner reservation for something else? I had wanted to have mine on the beach with a dinner menu, but is that not included in the complimentary? I am so confused.

I am thinking of doing the same thing - they can't really make us pay for a one night stay if they don't know they are coming? Good idea.

Oh shoot I didn't know the photographer had to stay a night... I was only going to book mine for 6 hours and get them a guest pass. I wonder if there is any way around this?