MikeandMew

oops I just noticed I wrote the email wrong it's [email protected]

MRSKACMOLSON, The Contact at Baja Brewery is [email protected] David Hattfield (GM) told us that Rob handles party stuff so he would be able to help you! Chips and Salsa/guacamole will be for our cocktail hour My wedding size is at about 45ish still waiting on RSVP's My florist is pending but im looking into Rene CABOFLOWERS nobody ever emails back from MEXICO!!! uggggh! Sorry but their reputation is accurate so annoying! Our DJ is DJ Paco Loved him when we met up and it was EXTREMELY important to me that our DJ not have a heavy accent since he will be our MC as well! Paco (Francisco) doesnt have a heavy accent and most importantly he pronouced my name right!!! yaay! We also hired a guitarist my honey and I went back and forth on this cause he originally wanted Mariachi's but I thought the spanish guitarist would be so soothing, romantic and really be perfect for dinner hour instead of an over bearing Mariachi that wouldn't let you hear any conversations! (just my opinion) So anyhow our guitarist is Sotomayor! Amazing talent he has performed for many celebrities and the president of Mexico as well! www.arturosotomayor.com So exciting im so looking forward to it all!! Oh and I also just got my proofs to my invitations~

Yes Agree with you on the outrageous prices for welcome, rehearsal dinner's it's crazy~ We are going to either do ours at Baja Brewery- Its Amazing~ Think BJ's/Yardhouse style Amazing oven fired pizza's they have Happy hour pricing even for large groups and serve their micro brews in this really cool thing that looks like a coffee pot/ blender. I personally had never seen anything like that but it would certainly be cool for a party~ Im thinking if you only serve pizzas and salad with beer or soft drinks it would be super economical I think what we figured was $18 per person~ Second place we are seriously considering is a little Taco dive that has Amazing Tacos called Guacamaya (or Taqueria Mexico- this ones a little more expensive) so we were thinking of doing a taco bar style dinner along with appetizers of Molcajetes with beers and pitchers of ice tea~ This would run us about $12 per person and it is more authentic taste of Mexico but with a casual vibe~ We have contact info if you want for both places Like anything if you plan ahead you can control the budget~ Obviously youre not gonna arrive to any restaurant and allow guests to order from the menu! We decided to preprint our menus for the event with the items that we have prechosen for our food for the taco place..........Now for the pizza place we would just have them serve salad and Pizza thats it No menus would be passed out, and for the drinks we would have them bring 6 of those beer thingys at a time of different microbrewed flavors! Were not doing appetizers instead we opted for chips, salsa & guacamole for cocktail hour....it's cheaper. its typically served before Mexican dinners and will tide people over til din din~~ I personally didnt think I would need another person to help plan this for me~ I hate the idea of paying someone for something I can do~ Im kinda thrifty that way~ Georgina has REALLY stepped it up and helped me during the most important time of my planning (when I had absolutely NOTHING chosen and it was 2 MONTHS AWAY!!!) I cant stress to you enough the importance of your photographer!! Make sure he uses different lenses to capture that amazing chapel! Wide angle lenses make for AMAZING pics there~ Also make sure he preshoots the chapel the day before so he will be aware of what a DIFFICULT venue it is to photograph! Stick to your guns and dont feel bad like youre telling him how to do his job~ Remember YOU are paying him to capture one of the most IMPORTANT days of your life~ These pics will be handed down thru generations and you want that day preserved forever thru your photographs!!!! I met with so many photographers and even CABO photographers that have shot there before still dont know how to conquer that beast (the chapel) VERY FEW DO KNOW!!! What makes it so difficult is the fact that it is virtually like a tunnel and the lighting is horrendous! Just wanted to put that out there I would hate for you to be disappointed or not properly informed~ As you can tell im a stickler for detail, knocking on the perfectionist door...hehe! So any info you need just ask away!

Mrskacmolson I must say JAVIER'S food is one of the reasons we found and are getting Married at CAR! Their food is AMAZE~DELISH~TDF!!! Seriously we have been fans of Javier's for 11 years now when they had only One location in the original location Laguna Beach, California! I really wouldnt worry about the food! I must say we JUST came back from Cabo Azul for a site visit and although we have eaten at Javier's a gazillion times, we still did a food tasting; anyhow the choices we made after tasting 3 dishes we were thinking about are the Ranchero Shrimp with mexican rice and pinto beans, Javiers salad with Champagne dressing (DIE!!) and the Steak Filete Arriego which is a NY steak topped with a delectable sauce with mashed potatoes and a mixed vegetable.........oh gosh so good!! We also tried the Seabass which was amazing as well! You definitely Can't go wrong so dont worry your guests will LOVE LOVE!!

Hi Mrskacmolson Im curious when did you sign your wedding contract with CAR? IF you signed before January of this year they cant impose that rule Keep me posted Good luck

Hi Norma!! So sad to hear~ Im actually booked to get married there on June 27th and I know what sticklers they are about stuff~ Orange County is gorgeous too though and at least you have Gazillions of options for vendors (unlike Cabo) so your wedding will be spectacular im sure...........Plus the Gparents will enjoy!! I work for a plastic Surgeon in Newport Beach and theres tons of gorgeous places~ Good luck in your wedding plans from one June bride to the next!! xoxo Mew

WOW I was never told about the vendor fee?? Im going to look at my contract again and see if that is in there! I didnt notice it but im double checking~ Disturbing! I went over that issue in PM I sent you~

Did you ever contact SM? I am confused as to who will be doing my hair and make up ~ Im definitely doing a trial too!! BTW I see youre from Whittier So Am I!! Happy Planning!!

Yes please names would be great! Thanks so much and happy planning!! Mew

Hello Claudia4Warren, Georgina definitely sent me her list and we also seeked out our own~ Their list is a great starting point! Good luck!! Mew

Lisalynn!! CONGRATS sweetie!! OMG I love your post!! Thanks so much for all the details! Im so excited to see your pics! Please post I do have tons of questions if you dont mind letting me know when you are available after your honeymoon!!! Hugs from a fellow CaboAzul Bride (to be) Mewzette

I am getting married June 2012! Im so excited to hear from another CAR bride!! Have you finished with all the preparations and planning? Im stuck on florist and photo! Im also a bit worried about music for ceremony~

You look amazing!! The dress looked way better on you ~ Love all the detail you put into planning! Thanks for sharing!! CONGRATS~

Hi Silverqueen~ Congratulations!! I am booked to be married at Cabo Azul in June 2012~ I would love to see pics of the wedding if you dont mind! I am looking into hair and makeup and havent decided who to go with yet!! Any help would be greatly appreciated!! thanks so much mikeandmew

WOW~ Love your video! You look simply spectacular! Watching your video makes me so excited for my wedding June 2012~ We are also getting married at CAR....any tips or advice you'd like to share regarding your experience would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks for sharing your amazing wedding memories with us!! xoxo MikeandMew