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Even if we don't play golf, are we allowed to wander over to the restaurants at the Golf course? Also where is it located near (Sunrise, Nizuc or Grand)? I am Asian, I don't want to have my wedding dinner(s) to have Oriental menus. Do guests choose from regular menus or is there a SET menu? In the later case, does that mean we are just choosing the restaurant based on looks and services?

Thank you! I knew for sure I wanted to do it at a hotel because we'd be moving a lot of stuff around and that it would get "messy" so to speak. I didn't want to clean up. Plus hotels have cleaner lines than my home where I wouldn't necessarily notice clutter accidentally in a shot. =) HTH! Thank you! I want him to FEEEEL the anicipation bwahahahha~ =D Thank you! The music DEFINITELY made a difference. There were times when some shot just weren't working out right. I'd feel sad, the music would get me energized again. Or at the beginning, it really relaxed me and broke the ice between me and the photographer~ Thank you for your kind comment!

I share EVERYTHING with my FI and I am DYING to show him my boudoir shots but I can't!! I'll be gifting it to him on the day of the wedding and having my photographer capture his reaction!! We've been together 10 YEARS and I feel like this will add just the right spice into the start of our marriage!! I am INCREDIBLY happy with the results. My BD photographer does not usually do boudoir, he did this as a favor for me. He is a celebrity and glamour photog that has shot for Maxim, Playboy and American Curves. I was so lucky to have had him shoot for me <3 I've NEVER gotten nekkid in in front of a camera before so I was really nervous about how to pose. Mind you, I am not shy at all, but I learned the magic tips (POINT YOUR TOES AND ARCH YOUR BACK LIKE CRAZY!!) LOL Here is the sneak~ And for reference, this was my playlist to get me relaxed and in the mood. I set it to have a fun start, going to sexy then to rock to get me in more of an aggresive state for those black and white pics hahha. Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 Don't Cha - PCD Buttons - PCD A little Something Something - Kayle Touch my body - Mariah Carey Crush - Jennifer Paige Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon Tonight - Addictiv If You Seek Amy - Britney Spears Womanizer - Britney Spears Love and Sex and Magic - JT and Ciara Give it to me baby - Rick James American Woman - Lenny Kravitz S&M - Rihanna First Date - Danko Jones Bad Touch - Bloodhound Gang Animals - Nickelback Bad Girlfriend - Theory of a Deadman Porn Star Dancing - My Darkest Days Striptease - Hawksley Workman Cloesr - NIN Hey MIster - Custom I like the way you move - Bodyrockers Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard The Beautiful People - Marilyn Manson #1 Crush - Garbage Living Dead Girl - Rob Zombie

I share EVERYTHING with my FI and I am DYING to show him my boudoir shots but I can't!! I'll be gifting it to him on the day of the wedding and having my photographer capture his reaction!! We've been together 10 YEARS and I feel like this will add just the right spice into the start of our marriage!! I am INCREDIBLY happy with the results. My BD photographer does not usually do boudoir, he did this as a favor for me. He is a celebrity and glamour photog that has shot for Maxim, Playboy and American Curves. I was so lucky to have had him shoot for me <3 I've NEVER gotten nekkid in in front of a camera before so I was really nervous about how to pose. Mind you, I am not shy at all, but I learned the magic tips (POINT YOUR TOES AND ARCH YOUR BACK LIKE CRAZY!!) LOL Here is the sneak~

I'm on the 20th!! Smoylan, you're on the ball! I am still finalizing my invites and have yet to start my DIYs~

Not sure how much I like Lily. She doesn't seem as attentive as Lucy. =(

I really can't decide which restaurant to book our reception at. Does anyone know if we would be able to do our first dance there? Would we be allowed to plug in an IPOD or anything?

I'm seeing this on the newly renovated website: **If solarium or beach area is chosen, a CD player is not provided. =/ Does this mean there is an EXTRA cost now that can't be used with credits? *sigh*

Thank you so much for this!! I am so glad to hear that the piano player allowed you to do your first dance. I was afraid that I had to forgo this kind of thing. =)

Should I make our dinner reservations now or should I send invites and wait for people to book first?

Lucy was my co-ordinator and apparently she has a new position so I am now assigned to Lily Sanchez *does a search on her now* I also asked questions about the cost of booking a restaurant (other than the complimentary reservation). Once I get an answer, I'll post them here!! I can't decide which restaurant I want!!!

And the cake that comes complimentary... when do you eat it? Cocktail?! What if we aren't going to do a private reception but a dinner reservation? Is the cake served there then?

Ladies with larger parties, have you guys decided where to use your reservation for 35 yet? Manglar ( International) up to 35 people Arrecifes (Brazilian) up to 35 people Palapa Delfines (Steak )up to 35 people Bugambilias ( Mexican) up to 35 people Buffet & up to 24 people a la carte La Gondola ( Italian) up to 35 people buffet & up to 24 people a la carte Palapa Barracuda ( steak ) up to 24 people ( w/set menu) Palapa Fragata ( seafood) up to 35 peope (w/set menu) El Caribeño ( seafood) up to 30 people ( w/ set menu)

Ladies with parties over 10 people, what are you thoughts on these restaurants? I've heard some from Arrecifes and La Gondola, any other input? Manglar ( International) up to 35 people Arrecifes (Brazilian) up to 35 people Palapa Delfines (Steak )up to 35 people Bugambilias ( Mexican) up to 35 people Buffet & up to 24 people a la carte La Gondola ( Italian) up to 35 people buffet & up to 24 people a la carte Palapa Barracuda ( steak ) up to 24 people ( w/set menu) Palapa Fragata ( seafood) up to 35 peope (w/set menu) El Caribeño ( seafood) up to 30 people ( w/ set menu)

FI and I decided on a destination wedding. We wanted it to be intimate and realistically, it will cost less than having it at home (we live in the most expensive city in Canada). At first, MIL said that she invited FI's grandmother - she's the last surviving grandparent on both mine and his side. FI is not close to his grandmother or his mother's side of the family for that matter... We figured, hey, it's a destination wedding, if she can afford to come, let her come. Lately his grandmother has called the house a few times looking for FI (who has been at work or in bed, he has a bad cold). Each time, apparently the "guestlist" has expanded and now FI's grandmother, aunt, cousin and her two kids (fully grown adults) want an invitation. I, personally, have never met these people (and FI and I have been together for over 10 years!) FI is not close with ANY of them and has said to me that he doesn't really want them there. But I know that he does not want to say it to his grandmother. I'm a little annoyed that so many of these people suddenly want in!? If it was just because they saw it as a vacation, by all means, go! But now I have to put them on the guestlist and send them a formal invitation. =/ What do I do? I am terrified of answering the phone because I don't know who else plans on jumping on the bandwagon!! Nutshell: It's a destination wedding, all guests are paying their own way. At first MIL invited FI's grandmother (last surviving) FI is not close to the grandmother FI's grandmother has called me and made me copy down names and addresses of others (aunt, cousin, cousin's adult children) that want an invitation. FI does not really want them there, but doesn't want to say no to his grandmother. What should I do now? Or do I leave it up to FI to handle it? Do I invite his grandmother and aunt and not send an invite to the others? Should I just send them an invite anyway? Should I call them individually and uninvite them (they invited themselves, technically)?

Sounds good~

Usually Lucy is on the ball with answering my emails, as of late, she seems to have vanished. It's probably really busy there though. I'm not DYING for an answer but if I were, I'd call them directly. =) I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for, but here are some of the PDFs Janina has sent me in the past regarding menus. MENUS SERVED DINNER.pdf Copy of MENUS BUFETTES.pdf HORS D'OEUVRES 2009-2010 (SEP 09).pdf

I"m back to peek at this thread!! OP, can I ask how "big or small" these booklets were from the dollar store? Thanks!!

These are awesome!! Did you print them off at home on regular paper or have it printed? What type of paper is this on? Did you turn it into a booklet? (Where did you staple it together?!) Are you sending these out with the invites?

Soooo.... I am about 8 months away... Anything left to do in regards to the resort or am I just really waiting on the 90 day mark?

Waiting to the 90 day mark to get things done!! XD I am very much a plan WAAAAAY ahead person, it's driving me bonkers just sitting here on the forum twiddling my thumbs.

I totally need to do this...

Tell me something that you did about your wedding that you could never say to someone in real life. Mine: I chose a destination wedding and sending certain invites out later in hopes "some" people can't afford it and won't be able to attend. Lock me up!!

Do you think this will put enough "weight" in my hair so that it won't blow all crazy-like? XD

I have thin hair and my face does NOT look good with my hair up. I really wanted to have my hair down for the wedding but it seems that MP can get pretty windy on the beach. Any solutions to this? Half-up/Half-down? What are you brides doing?