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My paloma blanca is natural. It looks really white on me. I love the color. White may be too stark?

So I have received our schedule for hair and make up. 6pm wedding and we are all scattered between 1pm and 2:30 to start the services and my mom and MIL finishing about 5pm...a little worried about that... We are scheduled at the Golf course salon with Silvina, Rosario, Alfredo, Eusebia, and Jillian. anyone hear any good, bad, ugly? I cant keep all the reviews straight and I'm signing off for the night.

Here is my dress at the second fitting. The boneing in the bodice was also removed for this fitting to tighten it up. That is why the top looks droopy. But I need to post this because I CANNOT DECIDE ON JEWLERY!! This is harder than deciding on the dress...

1 year anniversary photo shoot is such a great idea!!!! My dress was very expensive (I justified it because of the AHR) I dont think I will be comfortable enough to fully let loose in a TTD session. Plus my fiance is not for it! I just love the pictures...

You cannot use resort credits towards photography packages. There is a Kodak memories option you can use your resort credits for, where someone comes and takes pictures for an hour (it cannot be used for weddings) but maybe your case it can be?

I have not paid my remaining room balance (1700) my PSAV full balance, or my photography full balance......and no one has asked me to pay anything. I have also not been in contact with Kalena, my wedding coordinator. I did notice the buffett menus are different than what I got before? Both from Joannis? I will just wait....I cant let little things stress me out. Thats what The AHR is for

I havent either, but Im not worrying about anything until we get down there. That is why I chose a destination wedding to begin with. Joannis doesnt know anything and Kalena will answer all our questions, and hopefully get us everything we want Like all the brides have said before, try not to stress everything will be fine! They want to please us

as long as they are not getting married on the same day as you, then don't worry! Honestly it is better to have nothing set, than to set stuff, print itinerary's or whatever, and then not get it and have to back track. Wait until you are so much closer and have comfort in the fact you dont need to stress right now. Easier said than done

Joannis had copied her on an email to me, then I emailed her (about a month ago) and never heard back....so not sure if this will work? Baberthly Kalena Arroniz de Regil [email protected]

My wedding is the day after yours and I havent been asked to pay a thing. My TA does all the correspondence with Miami, but you still shouldnt have to pay until check-out.

yay!! Congratulations! Kalena is my OC coordinator and I have not heard from her either!! I am not worried one bit!

Wonderful, detailed informative review!!! Thank you for being so prompt! I love the fact they honored the $65 set up fee! I am still undecided on centerpieces for the reception. I am having a big AHR so I dont want to "double down" but after seeing your pics and all the decor, im really undecided.

Thanks Coco, did you have a consierge level room? We have been upgraded yet, I really don't want to have my room alongside a common walkway.....

I heard from someone on here that the Palace Resorts will not allow packages to be shipped beforehand. Also, my TA did a wedding for someone this year who had her OOT bag stuff shipped, and it never made it through customs...I would just pay the $$ to have an extra suitcase or carry on. Luckily my mom has a suitcase she doesnt need or want so we will pack it....and then just leave it I understand how stressed you must be, so sorry to hear that!

Oh my goodness coco and beatya, you have been such great inspirations throughtout your planning and now amazing post-wedding inspirations!!! Thank you Thank you! Id like the MP review first as well, since thats the one thing we all have in common! As for the 360 degree slideshow....it makes me think the place is even bigger than I thought.....do you really need shuttles...I like to walk, but yikes....my guests may not.

Congratulations!!! Welcome back, and Thank you! I know my guests will be wishing they stayed longer...(but Ill be so happy the three days alone with my new hubby

Beatyea!!!! Yay! You look so beautiful and elated!! I cant wait to hear all about it!

Yay Summerdawn! Welcome back and thanks for all the info! Have a great time and wonderful wedding futureRN! It will be perfect! I havent talked to Kalena, nor has she responded to my email...but I really dont mind. The whole reason Im doing this is to be less stressful..and planning welcome packets, oot gifts and still planning a full on AHR is enough on my plate! I will be happy to decide on things once I get down there...less than 2 months!!!!

This guy is in charge of the activities: Xochitl Esquivel Solis <[email protected]> He has sent me a ton of stuff for activites that are included and a bunch that are not. Its basically what you have on the sheet....I believe if you have booked through a membership there may be a couple more that are included. He sends PDF's so they are easy to print for a welcome packet... 1,500 Resort Credit Flyer 29JUNE11.pdf

We were able to confirm our room upgrade as soon as we hit 75 room nights. As for waiting, I guess that would depend on the concierge level avavilability. If you think you will get the 75 nights, you get the free room upgrade anyway. I dont believe you can upgrade from the concierge level. I would go with the OF and use the credits if you dont have enough nights booked to get the free upgrade.

these are awesome!! I dont have any kids in my wedding, but these are so cute for gifts for any occcasion!!!!!

I thought the spa would let you know what time to book hair and make up...ugggg I never even thought of timing

We got an ocean front room so concierge is the next level up. Our guests are booked at sunrise and I thinkI saw someplace that concierge rooms are only on Nizuc. Im okay with that though.

We have 77 room nights which gives us a free upgrade. My TA requested the confirmation. Joannis needed janina to confirm our reservations...I thought they all worked for moon palace???? I actually have very little clues as to whats going on. Quote: Originally Posted by shan0487 How on earth did you get approval before you check in- everything I've heard and seen said the upgrade with the resort credits was based on availbilty upon check in. I need to know you ways!

We got our confirmation for our FREE upgrade to a concierge level room! Our guests are booked for the sunrise side (I'm not counting on anything until we are down there...) and ours says Nizuc. I am not terribly concerned,I'd actually rather be in a a different section...I can only imagine my room being sandwiched between my in-laws and my parents . I would rather be the one doing the walking than one of my guests! I just have two questions.... Does anyone know the price to upgrade your room using resort credits? I feel as though many of my guests may do this because of their short stay... Does anyone have a PDF of the restaurants? I just want to know exactly where each one is located and the cuisine and dress code. I wanted to put it in my welcome packet, I feel like Ive seen it on here someplace..... I emailed Kalena (my WC) a bunch of questions over a week ago....still havent heard back....oh well ....so not stressing I have surrenderd to the fact I may not know anything until we get there.