JustNoelle

This is the look we are going with for my FI. Thinking about including the matching vest (to make it more formal). The groomsmen will either be wearing matching vests or just the shirt... Opinions???

I LOVE this look!!! This is exactly what I am going for. I am contemplating having my FI wear a jacket for the ceremony though but I'm concerned about the Mexican summer heat. Also, I am glad to see someone else with a peacock theme!!!! I bet your wedding was beautiful. I would love to see some of your photos.

A very good question at that!! Lol... I am struggling with that decision as well

Does anyone know if the resort provides a free shuttle to the Playa del Carmen shopping areas or to Cancun (preferably at night)??? If so, do you know what time the last shuttle runs?

This was an AMAZING review!! Your wedding was BEAUTIFUL!!! I am so happy everything worked out for you even with the severe weather conditions. I have a few questions... hopefully you will be able to answer them. Is the indoor ballroom always reserved for weddings when it rains?? How big is the ballroom? Is it extremely big to where your guests would look spread out? Or is it perfect for a 40ppl wedding? I appears that the ballroom has up-lighting... Was that included or did you have to pay extra? I would like to use the spa services for our welcome dinner. Did you have to make an appointment with spa prior to you arriving there? Were you able to have the romantic dinner on the beach? If so, how was it? I am too very detailed so hopefully my wedding next year will be as perfect as yours was. Thanks for posting your review and I apologize for all of the questions.

Ha!! This one is funny... Now to figure out if I would offend some of my conservative guests. Very cute!! I will be using these!!!

I will be using this: To Have and To Hold... Money, Key and IDs

Congratulations!! I know your wedding turned out phenomenal. Everything looks GREAT! I love your color palette... Can't wait to see your pics!!

We are... once you make the deposit. However, I am not sure if the same rate applies for adding additional rooms. Since I've only blocked 12 rooms (24ppl), I think I would need to block approx 10 more now in order to be guaranteed the same rate. I am going to email my TA now. I will let you know what she says.

Oh my!!! Thank God I blocked 12 rooms for my August 2013 wedding just last week. Now I am getting really concerned... I am estimating 40 guests. I'm hoping I can add to more rooms later on (at the same rate). Thank you for sharing. Also, did your WC inform you that the wedding packages rates has changed for 2013. I believe the Ultimate Package is now around $3,200.

This is good information to know. I am going to email my WC separately to see if my photographer is an approved vendor. Thanks for sharing. To my knowledge, once you opt for a symbolic ceremony, they do not ask for any legal documents. I don't even think they are concerned when and if your ever plan on getting legally married. We plan on getting legally married at our City Hall the day before we leave for Mexico (that day is the actual day we met). So we figured the day will still be special for us even though we are acknowledging our "wedding" day as our actual anniversary.

That's a bummer! I am really concerned about the DJ being able to play and understand how to mix "my style" of music. My family is originally from Jamaica. I'm pretty sure their DJ would not be familiar with that style of music (I did not want to get married in Jamaica... Too many of my cousins have gotten married there already . I was considering having my cousin (who DJs) DJ. That all depends on if he can make it or not. I hope that the "no outside DJ" rule does not apply.

I had inquired about that in my questionnaire email. I guess because my wedding is the furthest away they haven't gotten back to me. Hopefully it isn't as outrageous as your quote. But I will see. When my WC answers me I would let you know. Also, are you using the resort's DJ. I was told that in order to use an outside DJ, I would have to pay for their room (for 1 night). Now that I think is ridiculous!

I am going dress shopping for the first time Monday... I can't wait... I'm a lil anxious and nervous... I will post some potentials when I come back

Wow!! That dress fits you perfectly & I LOVE the back. I understand what you are saying about not having the say yes to the dress feeling. Maybe you should do some more shopping and then go back to this dress.

This is great!!! Thank you for posting!!

I am planning to use Del Sol. I emailed Lorena asking if I can substitute the photography included in our package for something else but like you said, I don't expect an answer anytime soon. Hopefully they will allow me to substitute. If not, I will most likely use the photo "package" (since I believe its only 1 hour you get) for our honeymoon dinner on the beach and maybe a stroll on the beach. There are a few items in the package I wish to substitute for something else (ie, the wedding flags, makeup, video, photos). Has anyone had any luck substituting the items in their package???

This is an excellent wedding plan!!! Did the resort provide you with a sample plan and you worked off of that? Or did you create this plan all on your own? Also, was the Slow Cooking Table included in the buffet package or did you pay extra for it? I know you did not bring linens down, however, would you happen to know the dimensions of the B&G table and the Table Cards & Guestbook table? Finally, were the couches set up on the deck or on the beach?

Wow!!! BEAUTIFUL!!! I'm glad you and your husband got to stay in the Presidential suite... You guys deserved it. They should have upgraded your room the day after your wedding.

My feelings exactly!! You took the words right out of my mouth. I can't believe how much our DW is going to cost. Things sure is adding up.

This veil is gorgeous!!! I think that can definitely be a DIY project and your definitely right... You can find any/everything in the NYC fashion district!! Good luck shopping!!

You look BEAUTIFUL!!! I love your dress... Simple & elegant!!

I can not get over how gorgeous your wedding was!!! I hope my wedding turns out as beautiful as yours. I will be using a lot of your ideas

I LOVE the Badgley Mischka Randall shoe!!! Unfortunately, I can not find the purple in my size. I heard they are re-releasing them next year . Great choice!!!!

I'm so sorry you had to go through that for your wedding. At least you and your family had a great time together. And you got to stay in the Presidential Suite... Im Jealous!!! Lol