Katryne

Work on my music mix, finish my last flower girl dress and make my garter! I hope the kids cooperate and let me do everything!!

My wedding is at 3 and dinner at 6. Ceremony is 30 minutes, legal or not. Group pics are at least 30 min, which brings us to 4. I will invite the guests to chill or have a drink or two at the bar. I don't think there are any bars that have a/c.. I'm prettu confident that no one is going to get trashed, it'll be our 5th day there so I think they should all be laid back by then!

National Bar: Beer, Rum, Vodka, Tequila, Cocktails, Gin, Whisky $1900 USD Special Cocktails: Beer, Piña Colada Cocktail, Margarita Cocktail & Sparkling Wine $1100 USD This option is for 30 persons maximum , in case there´s more people will have an extra charge. This packages includes 3 hours of open bar, set up, soft lighting, cocktail tables, tiffany chairs microphone and music. (so this includes DJ). Special Cocktails without DJ but with Speakers so we can play our own music: 585 USD

Yeah I think I'm gonna skip the sunrise and go for waterpark goofy pics lol. I think we're going to stay on the resort. We're a pretty goofy/crazy couple and Violet has to tag along since I breastfeed her so resort will be easier!

Then you might want to take a look at Cuba or Dominican Republic. It's usually cheaper to vacation there. Good Luck!

Still here to help you along! So although I've been to the resort twice already, since the last time I've been they build a waterpark for the kids! I'm so excited! lol My toddler needs to run quite a bit so she's going to have a blast in that! Now I need to go swimming vest shopping ahahha

From august 1st through the 8th, bahia principe coba in Riviera Maya, from Montreal: 2300$ per couple for the week, includes transportation.

oooo I just saw they now have a kids waterpark in Coba!! http://www.tripadvisor.ca/MemberPhotos-a_uid.E__2E__xbS__5F__q3IPmXB28pxMYDTzDg%3D%3D-w4#61447636 The kids are gonna have so much fun!! 17 days before we leave!!!

To ensure everyone knows how this works and so it runs smoothly please follow these easy steps Copy and paste the list in a new reply Type in your name & your OH name, your BDW Forum name, wedding date & location in chronological order of the listing Once dates are past the older months can then be deleted Brides (& grooms) can see who is getting married on dates close to them . It is handy too as some wedding parties have shared the cost of some vendors (photographers in particular) Good luck ~ ~ ~ JULY 2013 Laura (Laurab1105) July 22 - Gran Bahia Principe Akumal, Mayan Riveria (sarahcox) 23 July - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, Mayan Riveria AUGUST 2013 Samantha and Barry August 5 - Iberostar Maya Riviera Maya Mexico Katryne August 6 - Grand Bahia Principe Coba, Mayan Riviera Lauren and Tyrel August 19 - Grand Palladium White Sand, Riviera Maya, Mexico Cameshia & Patrick (Mimi127) August 24 - Secrets Wild Orchid, Montego Bay Heather & Jonathan (missde09) August 24 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana Chiquita & Eric August 27th- Beach Palace, Cancun, Mexico SEPTEMBER 2013 Taryn & Stephen (tarynm) September 1- Azul Beach, Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya OCTOBER 2013 Melanie & Jesse (favorsmr) October 5-Dreams Resort & Spa, Punta Cana, DR Philippa & Simon (ladystardust) October 8 - Moon Palace Golf & Spa Donna & Brett (dondon84) October 11 - Moon Palace golf & spa Resort, Cancun Louise & Steve - (FutureMrsCorney) October 16 - Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Cancun Greg and Yvonne (Red 400) October 19 -Sunset da mona lisa or le reve NOVEMBER 2013 Paisley & Philip (2bmrstremblay) November 3 – Aboard the Carnival Magic, Galveston Texas, 7 Day Caribbean Cruise Shannon & Dennis - November 9, 2013 - Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Playe del Carmen MTRowse – November 11 - Bahia Principe Coba Sarah & Richard (futuremrswarner) November 12 - Bahia Principe Tulum Riviera Maya Pascale & Eric (Papoue) November 13 - Iberostar Rose Hall Beach, Montego Bay, Jamaica Ashley & Matthew (acote26) November 13 - Gran Bahia Principe Akumal, Riviera Maya WorstBride – November 19 - Bahia Principe Akumal DinaQtobe November 21 - Now Sapphire, Riviera MayaWilliam & Tanya November 23 - Jamaica Holly86 November 26 - Gran Bahia Principe Akumal Beach Location - Poolside Reception J1031 - November 27 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum Gazebo - Poolside Reception Michelle & Carlos - November 27 - Gran Caribe Real Cancun - Oceanfront Villa DECEMBER 2013 Alexis & Alexander (islandsunriseSa) December 14 - Atlantis Resort Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas JANUARY 2014 Liz & Jay (lgerry) January 15 - Grand Bahia Principe Akumal, Riviera Maya, Mexico Tara & Michael (TaraB) January 24 - Now Sapphire - Riviera Maya, Mexico Sara & Darryl (sarakelz) January 30- Grand Bahia Principe Coba, Riviera Maya, Mexico FEBRUARY 2014 Cherina and Michael (Cherina) February 14 - Moon Dance Villas- Negril, Jamaica - Our Reaffirmation Wedding will take place on our 14th marriage anniversary Ashley and Chris (ABCDWedding) February 2014 - Cancun Mexico Dawn and Mike (DiggityDawn) February 14 @ 1:00pm - Barcelo Maya Beach Resorts (Tropical/Colonial) Riviera Maya, Mexico MARCH 2014 Kerri and John (Kerriann5) March 8 - Hard Rock Hotel- Punta Cana APRIL 2014 Backy and Daniel Sandals Montego Bay Jamaica april 2014 Leanne & Robin (leanne1) April 2 2014 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum Ashleigh and Richard Mallett (ashleighb) 23rd April - Gran Bahia Principe Riviera Maya Mexico MAY 2014 Jacqueline & Mark (DWBride2014) May 2 - Playacar Palace Beth & Jorge (HoyaBeth) May 10 - Be Tulum Ashley Delesline & Steven Campbell (HisFutureMrs) May 16 2014 Gran Bahia Principe Akumal Sharon & Ron (sbowie) May 17 - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino or Dreams Palm Beach - Punta Cana, DR Stacey & Jimmy (jburress21). May 21 - Beaches Turks and Caicos Amanda & Don (Shmanderz) May 10, 2014 - Beach Palace Cancun JUNE 2014 Darlene & Daniel (darball16) June 6th, 2014 Excellence Playa Mujeres Jessica & Jesus (jessica correa) June 28, 2014 ~ RIU Ocho Rios Jamaica! JULY 2014 Zoe & Alex (zoen) July 19 ~ Dana Villas ~ Santorini, Greece Jeanette & Jay (jenvens7) July 7 - Moon Palace Resort in Cancun, Mexico AUGUST 2014 Sobe & Phil ~ August 22nd ~Playacar Palace or Moon Palace SEPTEMBER 2014 Sandy & David (NJBride2014) ~ September 13 ~ LeBlanc Spa and Resort ~ Cancun, Mexico Jenny & Amir (Jenny2014) ~ September 18 ~ Dreams Resort and Spa ~ Puerto Vallarta NOVEMBER 2014 pongyang2001 - November 8 - Sandals Emerald Bay Exuma DECEMBER 2014 Serife & Buddy (snorfle1) December 13th, 2014~ Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton in Jamaica Jennifer & Drew (jenferrara) December 13th, 2014~ Excellence Playa Mujeres in Cancun, Mexico APRIL 2015 Brenda Robinson & Tray Robinson (Kaiden1215) April 25, 2015 Now Jade Riviera Cancun

Kirsten!! Beautiful, just beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us!! I love the group picture, so colorful!!! And thanks for the sunrise pics, gives me a good idea of when to get up, or abort the project! lol

Trisha, question for you. We're having having a close friend do our trash the dress session but she doesn't have much experience . We were thinking of doind a sunrise photoshoot but I have no clue what time we should start to get some good lighting! Sunrise is said to be around 6:20. What do you think?

Yes but you should see the cutest dresses you get to make for them!

Yeah I know Carlota I just looked at th weather today!! crossing fingers!! We leave on the 1st. Haven't started to pack yet but made a list. Still trying to finish up some stuff: one dress for my youngest, my garter, ribbon on my fans and my cd's. fiou!! lol

oh yeah!! trying to finish up some details.. not easy to do with 3 kids though lol!

I'll help out! I hear ya on the rosé.. tasted a really good one this week. It was quite humm how do you say in english.. bodied?

Don't about the lanterns nor fireworks. Beachside dinner is not available. It's too windy you'd be eating sand and there's no lighting. Transport to playa del Carmen is easy via taxi or colectivo. You can read up on the official thread here: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/75549/official-gran-bahia-principe-riviera-maya-thread and I recommend doing some research on tripadvisor. Good luck!

Okay, I'm into the small stuff now and I don't totally understand how the ceremony goes. If we do our own vowes in french, won't we already have our rings on because of the judge? I'm confused! LOL Getting close!!!

To ensure everyone knows how this works and so it runs smoothly please follow these easy steps Go to the last post of this thread and select "quote" on the last entry Type in your name & your OH name, your BDW Forum name, wedding date & location in chronological order of the listing Once dates are past the older months can then be deleted Brides (& grooms) can see who is getting married on dates close to them . It is handy too as some wedding parties have shared the cost of some vendors (photographers in particular) Good luck ~ ~ ~ JULY 2013 Laura (Laurab1105) July 22 - Gran Bahia Principe Akumal, Mayan Riveria (sarahcox) 23 July - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, Mayan Riveria AUGUST 2013 Samantha and Barry August 5 - Iberostar Maya Riviera Maya Mexico Katryne August 6 - Grand Bahia Principe Coba, Mayan Riviera Lauren and Tyrel August 19 - Grand Palladium White Sand, Riviera Maya, Mexico Cameshia & Patrick (Mimi127) August 24 - Secrets Wild Orchid, Montego Bay Heather & Jonathan (missde09) August 24 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana Chiquita & Eric August 27th- Beach Palace, Cancun, Mexico SEPTEMBER 2013 Taryn & Stephen (tarynm) September 1- Azul Beach, Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya OCTOBER 2013 Melanie & Jesse (favorsmr) October 5-Dreams Resort & Spa, Punta Cana, DR Philippa & Simon (ladystardust) October 8 - Moon Palace Golf & Spa Donna & Brett (dondon84) October 11 - Moon Palace golf & spa Resort, Cancun Louise & Steve - (FutureMrsCorney) October 16 - Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Cancun Greg and Yvonne (Red 400) October 19 -Sunset da mona lisa or le reve NOVEMBER 2013 Paisley & Philip (2bmrstremblay) November 3 – Aboard the Carnival Magic, Galveston Texas, 7 Day Caribbean Cruise Shannon & Dennis - November 9, 2013 - Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Playe del Carmen MTRowse – November 11 - Bahia Principe Coba Sarah & Richard (futuremrswarner) November 12 - Bahia Principe Tulum Riviera Maya Pascale & Eric (Papoue) November 13 - Iberostar Rose Hall Beach, Montego Bay, Jamaica Ashley & Matthew (acote26) November 13 - Gran Bahia Principe Akumal, Riviera Maya WorstBride – November 19 - Bahia Principe Akumal DinaQtobe November 21 - Now Sapphire, Riviera MayaWilliam & Tanya November 23 - Jamaica Holly86 November 26 - Gran Bahia Principe Akumal Beach Location - Poolside Reception J1031 - November 27 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum Gazebo - Poolside Reception Michelle & Carlos - November 27 - Gran Caribe Real Cancun - Oceanfront Villa DECEMBER 2013 Alexis & Alexander (islandsunriseSa) December 14 - Atlantis Resort Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas JANUARY 2014 Liz & Jay (lgerry) January 15 - Grand Bahia Principe Akumal, Riviera Maya, Mexico Tara & Michael (TaraB) January 24 - Now Sapphire - Riviera Maya, Mexico Sara & Darryl (sarakelz) January 30- Grand Bahia Principe Coba, Riviera Maya, Mexico FEBRUARY 2014 Cherina and Michael (Cherina) February 14 - Moon Dance Villas- Negril, Jamaica - Our Reaffirmation Wedding will take place on our 14th marriage anniversary Ashley and Chris (ABCDWedding) February 2014 - Cancun Mexico Dawn and Mike (DiggityDawn) February 14 @ 1:00pm - Barcelo Maya Beach Resorts (Tropical/Colonial) Riviera Maya, Mexico MARCH 2014 Kerri and John (Kerriann5) March 8 - Hard Rock Hotel- Punta Cana APRIL 2014 Backy and Daniel Sandals Montego Bay Jamaica april 2014 Leanne & Robin (leanne1) April 2 2014 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum Ashleigh and Richard Mallett (ashleighb) 23rd April - Gran Bahia Principe Riviera Maya Mexico MAY 2014 Jacqueline & Mark (DWBride2014) May 2 - Playacar Palace Beth & Jorge (HoyaBeth) May 10 - Be Tulum Ashley Delesline & Steven Campbell (HisFutureMrs) May 16 2014 Gran Bahia Principe Akumal Sharon & Ron (sbowie) May 17 - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino or Dreams Palm Beach - Punta Cana, DR Stacey & Jimmy (jburress21). May 21 - Beaches Turks and Caicos Amanda & Don (Shmanderz) May 10, 2014 - Beach Palace Cancun JUNE 2014 Darlene & Daniel (darball16) June 6th, 2014 Excellence Playa Mujeres Jessica & Jesus (jessica correa) June 28, 2014 ~ RIU Ocho Rios Jamaica! JULY 2014 Zoe & Alex (zoen) July 19 ~ Dana Villas ~ Santorini, Greece Jeanette & Jay (jenvens7) July 7 - Moon Palace Resort in Cancun, Mexico AUGUST 2014 Sobe & Phil ~ August 22nd ~Playacar Palace or Moon Palace SEPTEMBER 2014 Jenny & Amir (Jenny2014) ~ September 18 ~ Dreams Resort and Spa ~ Puerto Vallarta DECEMBER 2014 Serife & Buddy (snorfle1) December 13th, 2014~ Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton in Jamaica Jennifer & Drew (jenferrara) December 13th, 2014~ Excellence Playa Mujeres in Cancun, Mexico

Yes, this is what I was told last week Special Cocktails without DJ but with Speakers so we can play our own music: 585 USD But you have to add 90$ for the day pass for your dj + you might want to check but I've read that some dj's weren't aloud on this resort anymore.

If you go back through this thread and the official thread http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/75549/official-gran-bahia-principe-riviera-maya-thread you'll be able to find a lot of answers to your questions and more! Re the pool side reception: National Bar: Beer, Rum, Vodka, Tequila, Cocktails, Gin, Whisky $1900 USD Special Cocktails: Beer, Piña Colada Cocktail, Margarita Cocktail & Sparkling Wine $1100 USD This option is for 30 persons maximum , in case there´s more people will have an extra charge. This packages includes 3 hours of open bar, set up, soft lighting, cocktail tables, tiffany chairs microphone and music. (so this includes DJ). Special Cocktails without DJ but with Speakers so we can play our own music: 585 USD I don't know about the cake. I think there might be white fabric included, so if you want colors you have to bring you own. Disco no longer available is true. I'm not the flower expert but suggest you look into the official thread. Ceremony site, same, go to the official thread you should be able to see pictures and get an idea! Good luck planning!

Obviously inspired by the lollipop workshop on etsy but just couldn't get myself to spend so much.. so this is my DIY version of it!

We're going to go with Wish you were here by Pink Floyd

You look fabulous! Congrats on finding the dress!! I vote for rhinestone belt!