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Yeah, the lounge set up on the beach sounds awesome! We may do the same but we wanna see how many people actually come. It's been hard to gauge our headcount. We asked about extending our reception as well and it was $16 per person for the 1 hour extension, so we may go with that. How was lupita lounge when you went to the Beloved for your tasting? I heard there's a DJ or live music. Do people dance there? Or is it more like for drinks and more subdued merriment?

Amazing thread! I love all the DIY stuff you did and everything looked so beautiful in these photos! Thank you for sharing!!! Also, I was wondering where you got the blue starfish in your bouquet? And how did it stay in there? Was it like a hat pin that was inserted into the bouquet? Thank you and congrats on a perfect wedding!!!

so beautiful! those are some amazing pics!

Hey Nicola, sorry to hear that your TA is having trouble getting in touch with the Groups Department! That's so odd because my TA had no troubles and they responded fairly quickly. I'm sure the time difference doesn't help! Don't give up! Did you try asking Alejandro about it? Perhaps letting him know that you are close to giving up will at least possibly result in him reaching out to the group bookings department and see what's happening? I hope things work out for you! Keep us posted!

Congrats suzanni84! Sounds like you're all set and on top of things! And you're so lucky to be able to mix-and-match menus! I don't think I'm allowed to do that but we're also debating about doing a buffet to give people more options. Hmm...so many choices! I might do the same about the cake and just go with the tarts/desserts from the menus. What time is your ceremony? I was thinking if it begins at 4pm and ends around 4:30pm, then cocktail hour will be from 4:30pm-5:30pm and then a 3 hour reception would mean we end at 8:30pm! Kinda early! Would love to hear about what others are doing with the timing. Anyone starting cocktail hour a bit later? Not sure what to do...thanks!

I agree with agm04! If you had a larger wedding at home, it would cost about the same as a more intimate wedding abroad! plus, you're not really paying for just 1 night, it's a vacation and a weekend experience with your closest friends and family! one of my friends keeps telling me "this cuts out the riff raff" haha! and it's true! of course there will be some people who can't make it but think of the memories (and the fun pics) you'll have afterwards!

MsHarryWinston, that's so odd about the bonfire! i'm pretty sure that they do that next door at the beloved hotel! :-( i'm sad and sorry to hear...

I visited Now Jade last month and I fell in love with the Pergola too! The view is fantastic and yeah, you can definitely rock them heels, ladies! There was a wedding reception at Castaways while I was there as well and they had a DJ! Castaways closes for dinner so I think you can have a DJ there since there won't be other hotel guests eating dinner there while you party the night away! Good luck planning! No matter what you choose, I'm sure it will be so beautiful and fun!!!!

I agree! A travel agent, especially one with a great relationship with the hotel, will be able to get you a great deal along with possibly perks from your hotel for the group booking. And it'll be nice for all your guests to have someone they can contact with questions, other than you! :-)

Hi Belovedbride and Bksweetheart! Looks like there are a handful of other 2013 brides as well! I'm excited to hear about how all the planning is coming together and also any advice from former Beloved brides! Have you decided on your menu? It sounded like you pick 1 menu and add another main course option. Has anyone mixed & matched items from different menus? So excited and looking forward to hearing from everyone!

Hi everyone! We're thinking of getting married at the Beloved in late 2013 and wanted to see if any of the recent brides had written any reviews on their big day? Some pics would also be great! Thanks!