MrsSheppardToBe

The bride and groom can put the entire deposit down, but you don't have to. What my fiance and I did was just put down our deposit, and let all our guests know the details and asked them to put down their own deposits. I needed 10 deposits in order to secure my block of rooms, and they gave me around 3 weeks to get those deposits in. I wasn't comfortable placing the 10 deposits myself because that would be expensive, and I was nervous that I might not have enough guests book through my TA. If you pay for 10 deposits yourself, and you don't have 10 guests book through your TA then you'll lose that money. Hope this helps! NEVER be afriaid to ask your TA anything! This is all new to you, and this is just everyday life for your TA. They're here to help

My ceremony starts at 5pm and my reception starts at 7pm.. just in time for sunset!

I've chosen "Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion... so perfect!

My wedding package includes a 3-hours sit down dinner on a private outdoor terrace. The 3 hours includes the dinner AND dancing, so I'm having a pretty short reception (7-10pm). The resort charges an extra $500 PER HOUR if I want more time... umm no thank you! My resort will decorate our room with rose petals, chocolate-covered strawberries, and champagne so I think once my recpetion is over we will just head back to our room to enjoy all that But for my guests who want to continue to party, they can just go to a bar at the resort. I have mostly older relatives, so I don't see too many people wanting to party past 10pm.

I booked my wedding just over 1 year in advance. They emailed me the confirmation/reciept right away, and they sent me some info so I could book my venues for the ceremony and reception right away. After that was dealt with, I really had very little communication with them until just now. I am now 4 weeks away from departure, and I'm still not communicating with them that much. Honestly, I heard that almost all the planning happens when you're actually at the resort for your wedding.

I heard back from my OCT wedding coordinator - she says that they do have table numbers, but recommend that couples bring their own. They sometime's either don't have enough or the ones they have are "different". Not sure what that means but I am bringing my own! I was thinking of tall cylinders wrapped in vellum with the table number printed on it, and a votive candle inside. That would look super pretty at night And I'm sure it would be super easy to pack.

Tonight, FI and I are going to work hard on our reception music! Gonna get this all figured out tonight. I've also made my ceremony programs and menus on Word, just need to print them out. I've also made my placecards and just need to buy some ribbon to tie them to my maracas for the table. I also need to do my table numbers (just 3, lol). We're going do flameless candles and wrap vellum around the glass with the table number on it. Other than that, we're almost ready to go! Anyone else doing a sand ceremony?

I heard back from my OCT wedding planner - they recommend bringing your own. They do have table numbers, but she said they might not have enough or might not be what you're looking for. Lucky me, I only have 3 tables

Another update: My sister and I talked things over (without fighting, yay us!) and she's decided that she'll be happy to help my mom plan my bridal shower. Two close friends are planning my stagette, and they're really excited about it since they can't afford to come to Mexico. All is well

Are any of my fellow June brides concerned about the weather? I've heard that June in the Riviera Maya can be really hot and also rainy. Just wondering what you've all heard.

Alright ladies.... here's where everything stands: Last night was my final fitting... my sister had me crying on the way to the bridal salon because she was upset that I picked an "inconvenient" date for my stagette (sorry, we're only 3 weeks away so I'm out of options). However - when I got home from work, my close friend called me saying that she's sorry she can't attend my wedding (due to costs, I understand) but she wants to plan my stagette as a gift to me. I was so happy but once I told my sister that my friend wants to be a part of it she said "great let her do the whole thing... one less thing off my plate". Yes, that's extremely rude but I'm not going to let her win and let that bother me. I have 2 close friends and my mom who are on my side and are going to plan the best bachelorette party for me! I've even been asked to be deleted off the facebook event so that the details will be a surprise for me! SO HAPPY

Time is really flying now! In 6 weeks I will be a married woman! I have my final dress fitting in 3 hours.... CAN'T FREAKING WAIT!!

Getting married at Ocean Coral & Turquesa Honeymooning in Disneyland

Good question - I didn't even think of that! I just emailed my wedding coordinator at OCT. I'll let you know what she says!

I know!! I've already told her that when it's her turn to be a bride, I'll be happy to plan her events for her, just like any MOH would be! It should be an honor to be selected as someone's MOH. But if my sister completely leaves me hanging on this and makes me plan everything myself - GOOD LUCK in even getting me to attend her wedding, let alone be in the bridal party. Anyways, my Mom and sister are coming with me to my final fitting tonight. My mom said she will bring it up to her "one more time"... she's brought it up to her like 50x already. Anyways, we'll see what comes of this. My mom and I already have an idea of where the stagette will be, we just need to make the reservations and invite everyone. It should come together quickly

Thanks ladies.... you've all made me feel much better! I have already contacted a local bar to make a reservation. My Mom, my friend, and I will plan this together! If my sister decides to participate, then great! If not, oh well! @@acw271011 I absolutely would ditch my MOH, however since I'm having a destination wedding, my choices for MOH are SO limited! My guest count is 24. My close friend who's helping me plan my stagette can't come to my wedding, otherwise she would definitely be the MOH.

Thanks everyone! I do have a close friend who wants to plan this with my Mom, but my Mom is reluctant to start planning without my sister on board. UGH! I'm just going to tell my friend that it'll be me and her planning it together. I can't wait anymore - it's 3 weeks away!! OH - and I forgot to mention... my sister gave me a list of dates in May that she's not available. The date I really want for my party is May 17th, and she said she isn't available then because her BOYFRIEND'S COUSIN will be in town for a visit. Ummmm.... pretty sure that's not a legit excuse! Even if it was OUR OWN cousin in town that wouldn't even justify blowing off your sister's bachelorette party for.

Hi Everyone! I'm sorry but I really need to vent right now. I feel that this site is a safe place for me to do this since we're all brides here and we're all on the same emotional rollercoaster. I'm leaving for my wedding on June 1st, and am getting married at the Ocean Coral and Turquesa in Mexico on June 5th. I have been engaged for almost 1.5 years now, and my sister is my MOH. Since I've been engaged for a while now, obviously we've had some talks about my stagette and bridal shower. It's now almost MAY and nothing has been planned yet! And no, she is not planning to surprise me with these parties. I am 100% sure that she's not planning ANYTHING for me. I've been looking forward to my bachelorette party and bridal shower for so long now. My Mom is talking about just planning the parties herself, with the help of one of my friends. But before she starts planning my parties, she wants to give my sister one last chance to get the ball rolling herself. And FYI - she's been given like 5 "one last chances". It's very obvious that she doesn't want to plan these events. She just planned her own little housewarming party even though she moved into her place like 4 months ago. She's always posting pics on Instagram of her partying and her little "wine wednesdays", "thirsty thursdays", etc. She always says she's busy but she's always out having fun and partying!!! Even she was planning her housewarming, anytime my wedding was brought up in conversation she would say "how can I even think of Jenna's wedding stuff when I have a big housewarming party to plan?" I'm sorry to sound like a bridezilla and and I definitely don't mean to sound like the world revolves around me.... BUT, considering I have been engaged for 18 months and my sister ASKED ME to be the MOH, shouldn't something be planned by now? I don't know if any other brides can relate but I am very stressed about this. I would have planned this all myself but everyone told me that the bride needs to stay out of this and let the bridal party plan this for me. This just makes me feel unimportant and like nobody cares. I know lots of brides who have had big surprise parties planned for them and had a great time. It just sucks that my own sister doesn't care about my wedding or me enough to put an ounce of effort into her role as MOH. Sorry for the rant, everyone. I just felt like this message board would be the only place where I can talk about this without people thinking I'm nuts. I feel like I can't even talk to my sister about it because she would just get offended and pull herself out of the wedding altogether, which I definitely don't want because my wedding is so close!

Hi Everyone! I'm sorry but I really need to vent right now. I feel that this site is a safe place for me to do this since we're all brides here and we're all on the same emotional rollercoaster. I'm leaving for my wedding on June 1st, and am getting married at the Ocean Coral and Turquesa in Mexico on June 5th. I have been engaged for almost 1.5 years now, and my sister is my MOH. Since I've been engaged for a while now, obviously we've had some talks about my stagette and bridal shower. It's now almost MAY and nothing has been planned yet! And no, she is not planning to surprise me with these parties. I am 100% sure that she's not planning ANYTHING for me. I've been looking forward to my bachelorette party and bridal shower for so long now. My Mom is talking about just planning the parties herself, with the help of one of my friends. But before she starts planning my parties, she wants to give my sister one last chance to get the ball rolling herself. And FYI - she's been given like 5 "one last chances". It's very obvious that she doesn't want to plan these events. She just planned her own little housewarming party even though she moved into her place like 4 months ago. She's always posting pics on Instagram of her partying and her little "wine wednesdays", "thirsty thursdays", etc. She always says she's busy but she's always out having fun and partying!!! Even she was planning her housewarming, anytime my wedding was brought up in conversation she would say "how can I even think of Jenna's wedding stuff when I have a big housewarming party to plan?" I'm sorry to sound like a bridezilla and and I definitely don't mean to sound like the world revolves around me.... BUT, considering I have been engaged for 18 months and my sister ASKED ME to be the MOH, shouldn't something be planned by now? I don't know if any other brides can relate but I am very stressed about this. I would have planned this all myself but everyone told me that the bride needs to stay out of this and let the bridal party plan this for me. This just makes me feel unimportant and like nobody cares. I know lots of brides who have had big surprise parties planned for them and had a great time. It just sucks that my own sister doesn't care about my wedding or me enough to put an ounce of effort into her role as MOH. Sorry for the rant, everyone. I just felt like this message board would be the only place where I can talk about this without people thinking I'm nuts. I feel like I can't even talk to my sister about it because she would just get offended and pull herself out of the wedding altogether, which I definitely don't want because my wedding is so close!

I'm so excited for you!! I can't wait to hear all about your wedding, and your maracas!

I've got my final dress fitting this Friday (SO excited!), and I've got a few other things to take care of before I leave. Just need to finalize my reception music, since I am not hiring a DJ. We are just playing an iPod playlist for our reception, the resort supplies all the sound equipment with my package. Also need to put together our placecards, menu cards, and ceremony programs. I'm almost done with my OOT bags and I have all my jewelry and wedding dress accessories... but I do need my wedding night lingerie, just not sure yet what I'll be getting June is almost here!!!!

I'm nervous, but getting so excited!! In 6 weeks I will be in Mexico, I can't wait!! Still have a bunch of things to take care of also, but they're small tasks so it shouldn't take long. Where's everyone else at right now?

Awesome, thanks! You ordered maracas too? I just placed my order with Gaby at Maracas Art and Design a few weeks ago. So excited about them!!

My favours are going to be handpainted maracas from www.maracasartanddesign.com It's a family-owned business in Puerto Vallarta, and they ship the maracas directly to your hotel. Including shipping, I paid just under $200 for 25 maracas. I think it'll be a great favour that everyone will enjoy, and I think they'll be super fun to have at the reception!

Congratulations! I'm so excited for you!! I'm sure everything will turn out amazing! Please come back and write a review for us when you get home Just wondering - what kind of things did you sort out with Ana right before? Like right now I'm less than 6 weeks away from departure, and I don't know what/if I need to do before I leave. I know that you finalize your dinner menu, book your initial meeting with Ana, book a group dinner, book spa appointments and the couples beach dinner before leaving.. but am I missing anything else?