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I love the cake topper! I was thinknig something similar for ours so this is great inspiration! Thansk so much for the pics!

I have not tried them. I figured that they were cheap so if they don't totally work I am not going to be that disappointed. I will try them tonight and see how it goes though.

Kristen,

We are getting married legally in Canada before we go as there is a lot of different items that you need for this. We just figured it would be easier than having to worry about it while we are there. At first we didn't really want to do this because we'll have a legal marriage date and then the date of our ceremont but we are just gonig to use the date of the ceremony as our anniversary date!

I know I had read on here that others have done the legal ceremony down there but I don't have a lot of info on it.

Good luck!

We also bought waterproof key/money holders. These took a really long time to find ones that weren't overly expensive and that would ship to Canada.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/25-Clear-Vertical-Vinyl-Badge-Holders-with-Zipper-P-N-SPID-VZVCLR-Q25-/221184550291?ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:CA:3160

This thread is so great! I wish we had found this before we started our bags. Becuase I love everyone's entries so far here are ours so far.

So far in ours we have:

- A lofa (4 pack/ $1.25 from Dollar Giant in Calgary)

- Cloths pins (Huge pack for $1.25 from Dollar Giant)

- Tissue (8 pack/$1.25 from Dollar Giant)

- Safety Pins (Multi pack  for $1.25 from Dollar Giant)

- Hand Sani (3 pack/$1.25 from Dollar Giant)

- Mug with insertable section to personalize ($1.25 from Dollar Giant)

- Waterproof watch (Dollar store in England)

Since I first began I changed the guys colors from Yellow to Blue and removed the line under their names. The ladies cups are pink.

We put a picture of each guest on one side and then a photo of us from our engagement shoot. I'll post a better picture soon.

Items that we are still looking for good prices on:

- Travel size Aloe or if that fails sunscreen

- SPF Lipbalm

- Pepto or TUms

- Possibly Tylenol or Advil

- Notepads & Pens

- Likely other stuff will be added closer!

I just used Word to make the template. The lines are to guide me when cutting them out.

Just wondering what company you ordered your shot glasses from. I am no where near the 150 posts but was wondering if someone who is could email me the templates? I have been on this site for awhile but didn't realize that you need a certain number of posts to get things my address is [email protected]

Hopefully someone can help me!

Thanks,

Nicole

Sarah,

I absolutely love your photos and can't wait to read your review.

I know you'll probably answer these questions in your review but just wondering a few things:

Did you get your bouquets made at the resort? What size are they? What were the costs for them?

I assume that you brought some of your own decorations for the ceremony and the reception. What did they charge to set this up for you?

Did you use their paper lanterns? If so were they all one size and how many did you use?

Which meal did you choose for your guests?

Thanks for sharing your day with us!!

Nicole

For the gals that are new to the site I recommend reading through the older posts such as the ones from Janette, MJKH, Kayla, and Canadbride 2011. Also, go to this link (it's a review of the same resort but as well as a photographer) http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/74136/grand-sirenis-air-transat-dean-sanderson-wedding-review

We are also using this same company for our photos and this review and photos are really helpful!

I printed off a lot of the reviews to go back to during planning and they have help me out a lot!

Good luck and have fun planning.

Hello,

Does anyone know if there is any seating/benches near the Palapa that is already onsite that we don't have to pay extra for? I have elderly guests and I want to make sure they are comfortable. I know that you can rent the lounge furniture but thought I would see if there is already something on the beach. I am not worried about how it looks just want to make sure they have somewhere to sit while waiting for entry into the Palapa.

Did anyone rent an extra golf cart? We are considering it but weren't sure if it was necessary. We have approx 32 guests. Any info on this would be great!

I am looking at the bride's bouquet and bridesmaids bouquets.. does anyone have an info or pictures on these? I was thinking of getting the small size for the girls and the medium sized for myself. The brochure that i was sent only has photos of the medium and large sizes.

Also, we really want to have paper lanterns hanging in the Palapa. Has anyone rented the ones the have at the resort? If so does the cost of renting them include the set up fee?  

Thanks!!!

Nicole

We are 95 days until we go! Not like I am counting or anything!

The planning is in full swing though.. didn't realize how much i still have left to do.

I sent an email to Yeniza yesterday with some questions.. maybe some one here already has the answers?

1)      Can you confirm the pricing on the lounge furniture?

2)      What is the cost for a day pass for guests just coming for the wedding?

3)      What is the cost of bringing our own decorations for set up?

   a)      Paper lanterns to be hung from ceiling  (roughly 20)

         Decorations for each table, with approximately 30 guests we plan to have 6 tables

   c)       Decorations for the chairs on the beach for the ceremony?

4)      What decorations are included with the free package?

Thanks,

Nicole

Hi Tesha,

I was given the option of having either the BBQ buffet or the Beach menu. I have attached both of the menus that we received, hope this helps!!!

Thanks,

Nicole

BEACH MENU.pdf

BBQ inglés.pdf

Other items that I am including in my FAQS for my guests but can't find answers for:

1- Is there a tourist tax? Any idea how much this is and in what currency it must be paid?

2- How much is the norm for tipping? What currency should we tip in?

3- What currency should we take for shopping, excursions, and other items?

4- Is there anything in particular we should advise or guests about?

Thanks in advance!!

We are working on our wedding website now for our April 2013 GS wedding. I am getting really excited for it!

Does anyone know if there are dress codes for the A La Carte restaurants? I thought I read it somewhere but want to be sure when notifiying my guests on important items to bring.

Originally Posted by janette34 

 

We had an amazing week at the Grand Sirenis and things couldn't have gone better, my only regret is not staying for two weeks!  I don't have all my photos yets but here are some that the on-site photographer took.  The quality is actually much better than it appears but they are scanned onto my computer so some of the detail/sharpness has been lost.  Although I don't have a picture of the palapa set up yet I can tell you it was absolutely amazing!!!  Elizabeth was my wedding coordinator and totally went above and beyond my expectations.

And a pic of our TTD with Juan Navarro

Hi Janette,

You may not respond because you haven't been on here for awhile! But I have a couple of questions or maybe someone else can help answer them!

1) You used the resort photographer? what was the costs and who did you have specifically? I have heard some bad things on here about the resort photographer but your pictures are amazing!

2) I love the star fish in your wedding location decorations and have been wanting something similar. Do they provide these or did you bring your own? If they provided do you remember the costs for the additional decorations/colors, etc? And if you brought them yourselves did you have to pay an extra fee to use them?

You day looked amazing and i really hope ours does too!

Thanks,

Nicole

Originally Posted by janette34 

 

We had an amazing week at the Grand Sirenis and things couldn't have gone better, my only regret is not staying for two weeks!  I don't have all my photos yets but here are some that the on-site photographer took.  The quality is actually much better than it appears but they are scanned onto my computer so some of the detail/sharpness has been lost.  Although I don't have a picture of the palapa set up yet I can tell you it was absolutely amazing!!!  Elizabeth was my wedding coordinator and totally went above and beyond my expectations.

And a pic of our TTD with Juan Navarro

Hi Janette,

You may not respond because you haven't been on here for awhile! But I have a couple of questions or maybe someone else can help answer them!

1) You used the resort photographer? what was the costs and who did you have specifically? I have heard some bad things on here about the resort photographer but your pictures are amazing!

2) I love the star fish in your wedding location decorations and have been wanting something similar. Do they provide these or did you bring your own? If they provided do you remember the costs for the additional decorations/colors, etc? And if you brought them yourselves did you have to pay an extra fee to use them?

You day looked amazing and i really hope ours does too!

Thanks,

Nicole

Originally Posted by sheenajokelly 

 

I'm getting married at 2pm in November, as the sun sets at 5 (our photographer suggested no later than 3 for the best photography light).. I would suggest checking the sunset calendar for the date you're getting married to pick the best time! 

Hi Sheena,

Who are you using for a photographer? Thanks for the advice

Hey there,

Can you tell me a bit more about the Palapa and the extra costs?

I am wondering what decorations (if any) are included? As well as chairs and tables?

Also, what time of day did you get married?

Thanks!

Nicole

Hi there,

I have been in contact with Yeniza and I am trying to book the wedding date.

We arrive April 20th in the early evening. We want to have the wedding on April 22nd because I don't want to spend the entire time stressing! She has recommended to me that we have it on the 23rd but that would mean it would be on the 4th day of our holiday and I want to go on excursions off the resort and have fun but don't want to stress about things happening (example: me falling and getting a cut on my face and ruining my photos!). From past brides experiences do you think it is reasonable timing for me to meet with the planners and make last minutes decisions to get married on April 22nd?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Nicole

Hey,

I was wondering if you still had those catalogues?

Thanks,

Nicole