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Quote: Originally Posted by JHo2013 beautiful photos!!! Thank you!

How did you get the petal cones there without flattening them?

I absolutely love the broach you have on your bouquet where did you get that?

Quote: Originally Posted by JHo2013 Hi Everyone! I'm really sorry that I have been a little MIA - the year has not slowed down one bit after our wedding and AHR! Plus - work disabled the editor on this website so I haven't been able to post any photos on my ahem.... breaks.... But we got the photos from our lovely photographer, Jacqueline Morrison and she did such an amazing job!! Go check it out! http://www.jacquelineelizabeth.com/jenny-chris-married/ Omg Jenny! Your wedding was soooooo beautiful! And you looked stunning!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsHK Thank you so much! I actually did my makeup myself, after a hair and makeup trial down here in Playa Del Carmen didn't go so well for me. I just wasn't willing to pay $500+ for my hair and makeup from the top people down here, so I looked for more affordable options. The girl I found that was cheaper didn't do a terrible job, but it definitely didn't turn out good. A friend of my husband's who is a hairdresser ended up gifting me my updo, and the makeup that I applied myself is mostly from MAC. The lip colour is "Plumful" and I used their "Soar" lip pencil. I coloured my lips in with the pencil fully first, and then put the lipstick on top. Doing that helped it stay on a bit more. The photos make it look a little more pink than it is in person, it's actually a bit more plum coloured. (Hence the name Plumful haha) Here's a photo for reference: I forgot to mention, I know it doesn't apply to you csho or tricia-m since you're both getting married elsewhere, but if anyone else that is getting married in the Mayan Rivera happens to read this thread... I've started a little decor rental business with the items from our wedding, plus some other rustic vintage decor I've managed to pick up along the way. I have lots of mason jars, lanterns, a couple of birdcages, lots of bottles and vases, all at a very fair price. No jacked up wedding prices!! If you want a Style Me Pretty or Ruffled type of wedding without a huge price tag, I'm your gal. Please PM me for more info! Thanks MRSHK! I am definitely going to check out those colours and see if they look good on me. And congrats on your business! I'd definitely be contacting you if I were getting married in Mexico! Your wedding was just gorgeous!

Quote: Originally Posted by jolene028 So exciting... I wasn't going to wear any jewelry but my FSIL got me a really nice simple necklace that I am going to wear! And I went back and forth about the veil and I am not going to wear one I think that it will be to much if the beach is windy so I got a really pretty comb with flowers and bling on it! Ladies I finally ordered my wedding band and it should be here just before we leave LOL man could I have left that any longer! but that was the last big thing on my list so I am almost there! 40 days! Soooooo exciting! Do you have a picture of your wedding band? I'd love to see it!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lydia1120 I have my final fitting and hopefully bring it home on Friday of this week....I bought/borrowed different jewellery so I can't wait to try it on and see what jewellery to wear. I'm also still contemplating on whether or not to wear a veil with a tiara or just a natural flower in my hair, so maybe I will try that as well and post pictures so you ladies can help me decide. lol Ohhhh I'd love to see it all together!!! Can't wait!

Quote: Originally Posted by Kay6356 Yes I am getting married on the beach so it works for me. On the terrance maybe it could be tapped to a pillar or something? Ohhhh I thought you were getting married on the terrace! Oh well I think I'll just do without since I have so much other stuff to bring anyway!

Quote: Originally Posted by jolene028 I agree I was bringing a lot down as well and now I am not I don't want to be responsible for all that stuff I think that what I have will be plenty! JOLENE you are getting married NEXT MONTH! Are you so excited? I am super excited for you lol!

Quote: Originally Posted by Kay6356 LOL! At first I was wondering how I was going to get everything down there. But I cut down on a lot, I decided not to do OOT bags, just cups for our guests as most guests are going to bring the stuff that I would be putting into the OOT bags. And I was going to bring full blown centre pieces but decided flower petals and finger starfish would do. Good luck, Im sure you will figure out a way to get it all down there Thanks! Yes I am definitely not doing OOT bags.. I like the idea of them, but I just know the people coming I don't think would really use any of it. I love my centrepieces so much so I am really happy to be bringing them. I don't really need a sign... at the end of the day its not going to make or break my wedding and I really doubt I'll think back to my wedding and think "I wish I had that sign" lol! But if I were having it here I definitely would!! Its really hard to keep things at bay, I see all these awesome ideas on pinterest and on this website and I always have to think :OK do I really need this?

These are great... omg I keep wanting to bring more décor but I really need to stop... I made a list of everything I am bringing already and I don't even know how I'll get it all there lol! I'd like to a sign like this but I think I'll really have to see if I can fit any more!

Quote: Originally Posted by Kay6356 Thank you so much, exactly what I was looking for... here is mine Oh that's great! My only question is how will you get it to stand up on the terrace? I know the sand it will be easy, but on the terrace we won't have anything to stick it into.

Quote: Originally Posted by Kay6356 Hi ladies, I need some help with wording etc so please feel free to edit. This is the reading for my sand ceremony, the poem will be read as we pour. As I have always loved the Love is kind, love is patient etc. Please help with some wording in the beginning part As you stand beside the ocean, may your love always be as constant as the tide. In front of Andrew & Kalyn, there are two different colours of sand; one representing each of them along with their family and friends. As Andrew & Kalyn pour the separate sand together, the grains will mix as one, never able to separate and always be one. Love is patient, love is kind. 
It does not envy, it does not boast, 
it is not proud.
 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, 
it is not easily angered, 
it keeps no record of wrongs. 
Love does not delight in evil 
but rejoices with the truth. 
It always protects, always trusts, 
always hopes, always perseveres.
 Love never fails. I love this Kay! I think its perfect the way it is! Short and sweet but beautiful!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lydia1120 Kay, I got a lawn sign for the beach from vistaprint for free. Turned out awesome and very light for travelling Do you have a photo of this? I would love to do something like this as well, but was kind of thinking I wouldn't because I didn't want to bring yet another décor item with me lol!

Soooo exciting!!! And yeah it will probably be nice to have a little "alone" time on the plane because the rest of the week will be spent with everyone anyway! I can't believe how quickly it is coming! But I am sooo excited to hear how it went and see all your photos!!!

Thanks Jolene! That's awesome! I wouldn't have even known where to start with this!

I have started making a planning thread in word - so that when it comes down to the time to actually post it I won't have too much to do... but its so long already like 5 pages lol! And I have only gotten to my bridesmaids dresses lol! I know Lydia did a planning thread, but are any of you also doing one?

Thanks! I am just trying to decide which will be easier and cheaper! I might have to see if I can figure out how to do it on my computer!

For those of you that have made a Pre-Travel Brochure - did you use Vistaprint? Or just create your own and print it on your own paper?

Ohhh Lydia! That's sooooo awesome to hear! And looks like you guys had a blast! That's so awesome that they organized a flashmob! Soooo much fun! I can't wait to see some more photos!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Britt Thank you! I'm getting excited! My piñatas are being made on the opposite side of Mexico so they do need to be shipped so I'm praying that goes well! I'm sure tey could ship to Cuba but I can't even imagine how much that would be lol. Cuba has so much culture I'm sure you could find a place there that makes them! Maybe ask your WC. I really don't remember how I found my vendors lol I'm sure it was just a google search. Happy planning of your wedding! Thank you! You are right! I will definitely look into it!

Wow I love these! They are awesome! Great job! I am sure your wedding was beautiful!

Wow everything looked amazing!!! Congratulations~

Wow!!! This all looks amazing! I love the piñatas! I really want one, but we're getting married in Cuba and I am not sure if they have anything like that available there. And I would be too worried of it breaking on the trip there to bring it with me. Your wedding will definitely be amazing!

When I first started looking I knew I wanted the ILA. I did look into other resorts and almost went to another one but the spa terrace just did it for me. I could not see myself getting married anywhere else but on that terrace! Also I know every year it changes and it depends where you are flying from, but when we got our group quote end of April 2013 we got an amazing deal $1177 taxes included from Halifax and now she continues to send us the quotes and its up to $1514 so I'd recommend checking for pricing in April 2014! Oh and congratulations on your engagement!!!