CourtandMatt

Sorry - put this on the wrong thread!!

In case you were not aware of the FB Iberostar bride page, here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/125122217571235/. It has been super helpful so I highly recommend signing up. Just wanted to put it on here because I had a hard time finding the group when I signed up.

In case you were not aware of the FB Iberostar bride page, here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/125122217571235/. It has been super helpful so I highly recommend signing up.

YAYYY!! That's awesome!! Have a wonderful wedding!

Hi! I will let you know how it works out. Rashel is super popular on this website and on the Facebook Iberostar pages. If you have an interest in booking her, book her ASAP. About the responsiveness of the resort, be super patient. They have so many brides contacting them on top of their daily weddings and tours.

Happy New Years, Ladies!! 2013 is our year!! Happy weddings!!! So excited!

Good to see you on here, Alicia! Can't wait to hear how your wedding turns out!! And, see pictures!!

I will keep you all updated! Our RSVPs are due February 1st so I am sure I will have a better idea then. That's also the last day to book with our TA. I am just totally lost at what are numbers will be. We sent out 95 invites inviting 180 persons. When I did the calculations before sending out the invites, I was estimating almost 80 persons coming based on positive responses from the save the dates. Now my estimate is down to 55, but only 13 have booked! I am still missing 75 RSVPs that account for 147 persons. And, people I totally thought were coming that kept saying "I can't wait" are now like "we have to see." If they are just now saying "we have to see" then I am thinking they are going to say no because I am pretty sure you would know by now. O man. Wedding planning is stressful. I can't plan decor, reception venue, etc. until I have a better idea of the number!

I was hoping to do a beach reception, but we will have to see if we have the numbers. My people are being SUPER slow with booking. I don't think my mom has even booked her plane ticket. This makes me concerned that my original prediction of 60 guests may not pan out. People that originally were like "we are totally coming" now seem to be backing out. Anyone else having trouble with people booking/not booking?

Thanks ladies! I am so happy that the timeline is so helpful! I refer back to it all the time!

THAT IS GORGEOUS!!!

Tammy: Any update on an Iberostar (Jamaica) webinar? Thanks!!

I saved the list!!! Here it is (I copied it into Excel so that is why it may look funky): Carry on (both Bride & Groom will have a carry on to divvy this up) Passports and driver's licenses Plane tickets Copies of all contracts Vendor contact info Lists of guests and travel info, arrival times, hotels where they will be Copies of wedding insurance policy Credit cards, only ones we will use Hotel reservation confirmations Photocopies of medical and or trip insurance coverage Envelope of $1 bills for tipping (we are bringing about $75 worth) Wedding day jewelry, including wedding rings Wedding dress Veil Groom's suit Cell phone & charger Camera & extra batteries/memory stick Extra wedding invite Copies of WC emails Sunglasses Ipod & charger for ceremony (with burnt cd’s of music for backup) CHECKED BAG 1 All Bride’s clothes Silk bouquet & boutonnières Wedding day undergarments Bras Shoes Purse Bathing suits Sleepwear Groom’s gift (wrapped) Some glass ceremony items CHECKED BAG 2 All Grooms clothes Grooms shoes Grooms accessories Some glass ceremony items Ring holder shells CHECKED BAG 3 Razor & shaving cream Bride’s makeup Bride and Groom’s perfumes Shout wipes/Tide stick Lotions Band-Aids Nail file/clippers Visine After-sun care Insect repellant Toothpaste and toothbrushes Deodorant Bobby pins Safety pins Makeup remover Cotton swabs/Makeup brushes Hair brush and accessories Hairdryer Curling iron/straightener Shampoo/conditioner/styling products Slippers for the room Sewing kit Travel mirror- to see your hair on the wedding day Glade plug in-for room Watch: for telling time at the pool (no clocks anywhere) Ziplocks CHECKED BAG 4---DONE Welcome bags and contents Programs Place cards/Favors Cake Topper Sand Ceremony CHECKED BAG 5 Table décor (candles, flowers, table runner, etc.) Ceremony accessories (sand ceremony) Fix it kit: Sharpies, tape, scissors (X2), glue, extras of all materials used to make favors, double sided tape, cardstock, ribbon, tacks for flowers Extra thank you cards Wedding planning folder with guest list and wedding details TO DO: *Make a photocopy of passport and driver license to carry, and scan/email another copy to yourself. That way, if you lose these documentations, you'll have some form of proof and will be easier to get the replacement *Make list of all important phone number for TA, WC, flight number, etc. *Make list of all guest room numbers, phone numbers, etc. *Call your credit card companies and inform them you will be in Mexico so they do not freeze your account due to suspicious activity. *Inform your bank you will be in Mexico, if you plan on using your ATM card. You can ask them to temporarily raise the max on how much you can withdraw per day. *Pre write Thank you notes to vendors and envelopes for tip Carry on Passports and driver's licenses plane tickets copies of all contracts vendor contact info lists of guests and travel info, arrival times, hotels where they will be copies of wedding insurance policy credit cards, only ones we will use hotel reservation confirmations photocopies of medical and or trip insurance coverage phone number of doctor, kennel, credit card companies prescriptions in original bottles jewelry, including wedding rings change of clothes wedding vows wedding dress veil groom's suit cell phone & charger laptop - if you have wedding info on it you need Checked bag 1 wedding night sleepwear makeup perfume nail polish underwear bras shoes change of shoes for dancing pantyhose garter purse wrap slip groom's accessories white button down for makeup application robe for dressing something old something new something borrowed something blue her rehearsal dinner dress her good-bye brunch outfit Checked bag 2 skirts, shorts, pants t-shirts, tank tops, blouses bathing suits beach wrap sandals dresses and sundresses wraps and sweaters camera, extra batteries sunscreen sunglasses hats after-sun care insect repellant toothpaste and toothbrushes deodorant makeup remover swabs hair brush and accessories shaving cream and razors tampons/pads favorite nail polish extra piece of luggage to send dress and accessories back with family Bags 3 & 4 Gifts for attendants and parents Favors Welcome bags and contents CDs/music Special cake cutting set Menus Programs Escort cards Guest book & pens table décor ceremony accessories ring bearer pillow thank you notes to vendors and envelopes for tips fix it kit: extras of all materials used to make favors, welcome bags and escort cards - glue gun, double sided tape, cards tock, ribbon, etc. wedding planning folder with guest list and wedding details Leave behind with a friend or family member not attending copies of itinerary and hotel phone numbers photocopies of passport and credit cards sealed copy of wills, insurance policy numbers, financial info

How did yours turn out?? Did everything go ok w/ the hurricane and all??

I blocked 30 rooms at $100 each. The deposit goes towards my room once all are booked or I can get the money back. December does seem to get sold out and fast so if I were you I would block at least some rooms and tell people to book early.

Great! I am so happy that it is helpful! Happy planning!!

Ok, I just need to vent: Two days ago I got together with a good friend of mine who told me that she finally booked her room and then proceeded to tell me (1) her fiance wanted to see if they could get out of coming because of the cost and (2) that she is not able to visit her father in Florida for Xmas because she has to pay for my wedding and that is why she is staying local for the holidays! I just ignored it, but it is still bothering me. If I see her tomorrow I am probably going to say "you know you should go to see your father instead of worrying about paying for my wedding." Golly! How rude, right??

The reception on the beach at IRHS is 60 person minimum based on the last email I got from the WC. With regard to getting ahold of the WC, my TA was awesome about getting us answers right away especially since she is the one that got us set up at IRHS (we got our TA before IRHS). Just keep calling and calling!

I did Moneygram.

I posted my destination wedding timeline on my planning forum: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/77917/courtney-matthews-iberostar-rose-hall-suites-may-4-2013-planning-thread/10#post_1807333. It could help you in figuring out where to start! Hope it helps! Court

I don't think she has released it yet.

My MOH picked out her dress ( see above)!! All my ladies are picking out their own dresses. I just requested a neutral color and short. My MOH's dress is from Mod Cloth.

I LOVE Cabo! I wrote a post on my blog (CourtneyMara.com) about Los Cabos: http://courtneymara.com/2012/01/09/memorial-day-weekend-in-cabo-san-lucas-mexico/. Check it out! It has our itinerary. We LOVED the pirate ship snorkeling cruise. It would only be good though if you don't have the most formal of guests since it is an open bar and super cheesy that it is hilarious and fun!