Mlite83

Originally Posted by jreist 

 

Someone posted a link to this website in an earlier forum and in case you're wanting a monogram, this website generates them for you and they are super cute:

 

http://www.weddingchicks.com/freebies/custom-monograms/

 

just click on the design that you like (unfortunately only about 15 available), and then you can enter your own letters, date, location information, and chose whatever colours you like, and then it downloads a monogram for you. You can then upload that monogram to most customizable products etc, or print it out on paper, invitations etc. I love it!!!

 

 

I think im going to print mine out on sticker paper, and then cut them into circles and put them on the cheap dollarama plastic shot glasses for when we're playing drinking games at the resort.

Awesome thanks - there are lots of free DIY projects on this site too!

Originally Posted by chantal09 

 

I ran into the same issue when I was looking to book our ceremony at the Pergola. The calander shown on their main website appeared as if several days were free. It wasn't until I emailed Pilar to book that she told me there was already weddings being held there for the time I was looking for. Mine is at 4pm. I think their calander fills up pretty quickly and they are just a little slower when it comes to updating the website...

Ya there is a delay getting bookings on the website, we noticed that after we confirmed our date it was several weeks before it was reflected online.  I found the easiest way to get a quick answer on what days/times are available is to call Pilar, we did that and she gave us a run down of dates that were already booked and we went from there.

I'm wearing Steve Madden "Bride" sandal, I love them!

Originally Posted by McLecker 

 

Ok will check that one out too!! Keep me posted

I know that a few brides are purchased from Venus Veils - if you search the forum you can probably find reviews and/or pics!

Originally Posted by McLecker 

 

Mlite83 - did you end up looking more into this seller or finding a veil by chance?

I still haven't decided yet if I will purchase a veil or not, another bride also recommended Venus Veils on ebay if you are looking for cost-effective options (and who isn't?!)

http://www.ebay.ca/sch/venus_veils/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3686

Originally Posted by kelseyfanning 

 

Also does anyone know if there is a link to see Adventures video from past weddings. I have yet to see what they can do for video. I am on a tight budget and do not want to go with an outside vendor but I want to determine if I should get more hours of video. I saw their website for photos which seems pretty good. Obviously Del Sol is going to be amazing but I cannot afford them.  

Check out Now Jade on Facebook, quite often brides post the link to their videos and/or photos there.  Also there might be some in the older conversations on this thread...maybe from this past Spring?

Originally Posted by shannonmarie 

 

For those of you who didn't use the Choice Of Guitarist Or Saxophonist At The Ceremony  (1 Set, 45 Minutes) that is included in the Divine Package, what were you able to substitute for it? I just want regular music that we are bringing for the ceremony.  We you able to at least use it towards a DJ at the reception or anything? 

I was wondering a similar thing, but I was hoping to use the musician at the cocktail hour instead of the ceremony...anyone know if that's an option?

Originally Posted by Andrea28 

 

Hey I just saw a bunch of tumblers at dollarama for 2$ each and they are pretty nice and big !!

I saw those too and was thinking about going that root with a waterproof personalized sticker (similar to link below)...but I haven't decided on that versus Factory 21 mugs from ebay..choices choices!

http://www.etsy.com/transaction/85174853

Originally Posted by McLecker 

 

Have any Canadian (or Vancouver) brides found a good place to buy veils? I tried one on at Blush (local store) and it is simple 1 layer hand cut edge that comes to below the bum. It is $125. That seems steep for something so..... simple. Does anyone know anywhere or anyone (good etsy?) that can do that for cheaper? Thanks brides Here is a pic of the veil I liked/tried on.

I know of two different options for inexpensive veils

Venus Veils on ebay - several girls on this site have purchased from here

http://www.ebay.ca/sch/venus_veils/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3686

Bella Bridal Veils on etsy - got the shop name from someone on here but don't know if anyone has actually ordered one from this shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop/BellaBridalVeils?ref=seller_info

I would say to do a quick search of BDW for any feedback or reviews but prices sure seem reasonable (under $50 usually)!

Originally Posted by chantal09 

 

Thanks so much for the heads up! If that is the case that is SO cheap so we might as well consider an outside photog...Especially if they are only including an hour. I wonder if Pilar will let us trade our sweedish massages for extra photos....hmmmm..

Pilar does allow some substitutions but it seems to vary, from what she said during the webinair this past spring they allow you to swap out items for similar items...so if you didn't want hair and make-up they would like allow you to trade for another spa service (I think the idea is to keep the money/credit to the specific department), that being said there have been exceptions to the rule. 

My thinking is bonus if they will allow a trade but don't necessarily plan (or budget) on it.

Originally Posted by chantal09 

 

I am reading a lot of posts that are saying Adventure photos only covers one hour of your wedding day. Is this legitimate? I asked Pilar in my last email but she just said she would copy the photographer on the email and I still have not heard from him (these people take so long to answer emails) My wedding is in Jan 2013 and I would love to know if I should be sourcing out another photographer. Also, does anyone know what the fee is to bring a photographer onto the resort.Thanks in advance!

The photos included in the package price are only around an hour or so worth I believe, but you can buy additional time.  A previous bride on here said they charged her about $100/hr (which is cheaper than the website pricing) since she was already using them as part of the Now Jade wedding package.  Similarly you get around 25 photos included in the wedding package but you can purchase more, again for cheaper than the pricing listed online.

If you go back towards the start of this thread you can see how it is broken down by specific area - check out photography and I think you will find the bride's review there.

Keep the one that makes you happiest, from the sounds of it that is dress #1.  Dress 2 might be less expensive but this is the one time you can throw that logic out the window and go for what you really want!

Originally Posted by khunt29 

 

Your pictures are beautiful!  This is probably a silly question, but do we need to bring our own paper lanterns for the Bamboo Room, or do they supply those?

 

 

I would assume you should bring your own down to save $$.  Ask Pilar for a quote but I bet buying them at home will be cheaper...

Originally Posted by khunt29 

 

 

Actually- I just checked out their website, they don't look that bad!   But you only get 25 printed images and I think only 100 on disc, maybe?

There are options to buy more - I think a previous bride said she bought all the photos for a few hundred bucks.  Also I have read that if you extend the time you need the photographer for it is not as expensive as the Now Jade booklet says, again I think the bride said it was only $100 an hour above the first hour included in the package. 

Originally Posted by Kal520 

 

Someone may or may not have already asked/answered this question, but has anyone seen or personally done a dj/dancing on the oceanfront terrace? I am definitely not paying extra $$ for a dance floor, and am guessing the flooring will be a deck, which would probably work? Also, will there be room for a dj/dancing with a long table group of appx. 30 people? If you have any input that would be great, thanks!

 

If you go back to the first page on this thread there are a few pictures of the terrace, that might give you an idea of size and set up?

Originally Posted by Lindsay Green 

 

We are scheduled to do the ceremony on the beach - my dress must have heels ( high/low style) - here in lies my problem. Has anyone ever requested boards to be laid under the runner? Any other ideas, beside the pergola?

Are you definitely set on heels for the ceremony? Some barefoot jewelry would look great with a high/low dress (it would really show it off) and then you can put on your heels afterwards? 

At Dollarama today I scored my luggage tags -- 2 in a pack for $1.50!  They are good quality too (American Tourister brand), and bright green so they will stand out!  I cleaned out my store, the girl at the cash was a bit confused why I need 40 luggage tags, ha!

Originally Posted by vdfellers 

 

no, they don't have an extra charge. They will charge you a fee of $350 if you bring in your own florist, cake or any other outside vendors.

You can get around the vendor fee for a florist by meeting them outside the gates...haven't done it myself, but lots of other brides have shared their tips!

Definitely continue to price the property -- we repriced right before booking and it was $120pp cheaper than the rate that we went in assuming we would pay.  Happy coincidence!

Originally Posted by ChocoTaco7568 

 

I think Shannonmarie is correct. I think it has to do with environmental issues. But I did see a realy neat DIY  petal runner on weddingbee.com that was beautiful as a remedy: tulle, glue and tons of petals. Definitely a labor of love, but it's an option.

 

 

 

 

Wow - labour of love is right!  I wonder if they allow silk petals inside (table decor) since they won't blow away and litter the beach? 

Originally Posted by shannonmarie 

 

I'm pretty sure (don't quote me on this) but I'm pretty sure it has to be dry freeze petals. I've seen a website called http://petalgarden.com/ that seem to have some good deals.

Thanks - I took a look at the website you gave...next question, anyone know approx. how long the aisle would be for the pergola setting? 

Does the resort have any rules against fake flower petals for the aisle?  To go thru the resort is ridiculously pricey (like $100 for a petal covered aisle) but I found a vendor on ebay that does 1000 pcs for $4.29 (and free shipping too!) but before I order I wanted to see if any other brides have had problems bringing silk petals? Thanks ladies!

This is the dress my girls picked - it is Bill Levkoff, style 560, in horizon blue.  I wasn't at all picky and thought they would all end up with something different but then they all fell for this one, the set in waist is super flattering!

I did a STD with a note to RSVP on our wedding site.  We had many people book (and RSVP) in the first week or two after getting the STD then it slowed down (as we figured it would for the fence-sitters).  So when we had about 3-4 weeks left of our quote we sent out an electronic remind to RSVP by a certain date and WOW did that ever light a fire under people, we probably had about 20 more people put down deposits after they received the reminder notice. 

We found a nice "beachy" photo and adding text about don't forget to RSVP by July 20 if you want to join us in Mexico then we hyperlinked the whole photo to our wedding website and inserted the photo into the body of an email so that no one had to click to open a file or anything.  It was pretty fast (ie no more than 45 mins) to do and we found it really got people excited again.

Originally Posted by JelBel32 

 

Are most people renting or buying the male attire? My fiancé doesn't want to wear a rented tux but buying is expensive. Do most people pay for the grooms men too?

If you are considering Linen suits check out the linen suit collection from studio suits, they are about $100...our GM are all happy as that is cheaper than renting tux!