KatLew

Also, are you guys doing any wedding favors for the guests? And regarding the dinner Resturant reception... Do we do table seating arrangements?

Yeah we will probably do the poolside reception and just bring our iPod with our own music. My fiances family is Armenian, so this will guarantee that we will play some cultural music for them Also, can we bring our own decorations to the Resturant and poolside reception? Can we set off sky Chinese lanterns?

Hello, We wanted to do a poolside reception following dinner. Is this included in the romance extravaganza package? It looks like 2 hours of cocktail hour is included, but we want 3. I dont know if we are going to get a DJ, or just use our ipod and rent out speakers and equipment. I feel like if we do the IPOD then we can make sure all of our songs get played... And I'm sure I could just have my cousin do the names of bridesmaids and groomsmen and bride and groom for the entrance, as well as lead the garter and bouquet toss... Any thoughts?

Quote: Originally Posted by gemma2014 Hiya, Hi, the only advice that I have been told is chiffon wedding dresses as they are light and airy, I too like satin but if it's hot I would be too worried about sweat marks. Sorry it's not much. This is the dress I'm thinking: http://www.millybride.co.uk/wedding-dresses-collection/mermaid-beaded-lace-strapless-sweep-train-satin-wedding-dresses-ewd001-p6467.html I have also looked at sheath dresses, but I dont know what type of material that is? Here is a sheath dress: http://www.dressale.com/minimalist-design-sweetheart-neckline-sheath-gown-features-dainty-ruche-and-fancy-watteau-train-p-17612.html And I have also thought about a vintage style because it looks airy? http://www.millybride.co.uk/wedding-dresses-style/gorgeous-mermaid-off-the-shoulder-tullesatin-v-neck-vintage-wedding-dresses-mlvb00138-p12322.html http://www.millybride.co.uk/wedding-dresses-style/mermaid-strapless-color-sash-stain-vintage-wedding-dresses-mlvb0089-p12273.html

Quote: Originally Posted by J1031 I emailed Jazmin as we are now bringing our own photographer and good thing I did.. We were only going to bring them down for 4 days and there is a minimum 5 night stay in order to have the $400 fee waived Its 400 to bring a photographer? What about guests who are staying at a different resort - can they purchase a day pass to attend the wedding?

Hello! Any advice on what type of dress I should get for an August wedding? I really want satin, but I dont want to be sweating in something to thick or heavy... any suggestions?

wait, so we cant bring a photographer into the resort??? How much does the resort photographer cost and will they edit and touch up photos and give us a USB of all them images?

We booked our trip and are confirmed for Tulum on August 4, 2014... 3pm Some of my family refuses to attend because its not "traditional".... anyway, im over it. However, my grandma is having a big issue with the destination wedding because she wants me to have a big wedding wedding here at home and show off to everyone. she isnt going to the wedding for that reason, and also because of some health reasons too... although i think she is fine to travel, she says she will die if she travels. i just dont know. sigh. Any advice?

My grandma has congenital heart issues, but I did research and it seems that she may be ok to travel.... Also, my father, step mom, fiances parents, uncle and his girlfriend... among other close friends will all be there, and I'm sure will help her with her luggage and travel. http://www.corience.org/living-with-a-heart-defect/adults/career-lifestyle/travel/ Soooo.... now how can I get her to attend the wedding?

Hello, I have some concerns I need help sorting through. I originally told the resort I wanted August 4, 2014 at 4pm at the tulum gazebo.... yet, they told me weeks later that now 4pm is not available so my ceremony is at 3pm. **** Yet, the BIGGEST issue i am having is getting family to come. My grandma is really important to me, but she says she "will die" if she travels. She is 85 and her health has deteriorated in the past few years, but she lives alone and still drives. I think mostly she is making an excuse.... although i love my grandmother dearly, she is kind of a diva and wants me to have a traditional wedding in the catholic church with like over 100 people attending..... that is not what I want at all! I want sometime peaceful on the beach, and intimate with 50 people max! I need some recommendations on convincing her to go. thanks, Kat

My ceremony (I hope) will be something like this... I emailed the wedding coordinator today: August 4, 2014 Ceremony Itinerary: Processional Opening words by officiator Reading: “On Your Wedding Day†- author unknown Candle lighting Song played by guitar trio Vows Reading by officiator: “These Hands†– author unknown Exchanging of rings Signing of marriage certificate Recessional Processional: guitar trio playing music. · Groom walks parents down the aisle · Bridesmaid and groomsmen · Ring bearer · Bride and father Opening words by officiator: …. Reading by bridesmaid: “On your wedding day†On Your Wedding Day Today is the day you will always remember, The greatest in anyone’s life, You’ll start off the day just two people in love And end it as husband and wife. It’s a brand new beginning, the start of a journey, With moments to cherish and treasure And although there’ll be times when you both disagree, These will surely be outweighed by pleasure. You’ll have heard many words of advice in the past, When the secrets of marriage were spoken But you know that the answers lie hidden inside, Where the bond of true love lies unbroken. So live happy forever, as lovers and friends, It’s the dawn of a new life for you, As you stand there together with love in your eyes From the moment you whisper "I do". And with luck, all your hopes and your dreams can be real, May success find its way to your hearts. Tomorrow can bring you the greatest of joys But today is the day it all starts. Candle Lighting: Officiator: Long before you found each other in this lifetime, your souls burned brightly as one in the heavens. In this lifetime, you have both grown into bright beacons of light that have gained strength and wisdom through your many travels and experiences. Nevertheless, as it was written in the stars, these beacons called out to each other in the darkness. Moreover, as destiny designed their response was love. Together you stand before us prepared to reunite your soul’s incandescence by rejoining your individual beacons of light back to their original glorious flame: a flame of such magnitude that not even death will extinguish it. We celebrate with you, and in so celebrating we light this candle in memory of all those who have gone before us or are unable to be with us today in recognition of the power that is love. Katherine and Arsen, the two lit candles symbolize your separate lives, your separate families and your separate sets of friends. I ask that you each take one candle and that together you light the center candle. The individual candles represent your individual lives before today. Lighting the center candle represents that your two lives are now joined to one light, and represents the joining together of your two families and sets of friends to one. Song played by guitar trio: · Following the candle lighting, the guitar trio will play one song. Vows: · Officiator allows bride and groom to say their personal vows. The Hands Ceremony: Officiator: Katherine and Arsen, Please face each other and take each other’s hands, so that you may see the gift that they are to you… These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever. These are the hands that will work along side yours as together you build your future. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no other. These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief temporarily comes your way. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes, tears of sorrow and tears of joy. These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children. These are the hands that will give you support and encouragement to chase down your dreams. These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times. These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it. These are the hands that will lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into eyes that are filled with overwhelming love for you. And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch. (Exchanging of Rings)… Officiator: And now, let us bring out the rings… Officiator: Arsen, take this ring and place it on your bride’s finger. Arsen, do you take Katherine, to be your Wife? Groom: “I do†Officiator: Do you promise to love, honor, cherish and protect her, forsaking all other and holding only unto her? Groom: “I do†Officiator: Katherine, take this ring and place it on your groom’s finger. Katherine, do you take Arsen, to be your Husband? Bride: “I do†Officiator: Do you promise to love, honor, cherish and protect him, forsaking all other and holding only unto him? Bride: “I do (signing of marriage certificate)… *** Officiator allows bride and groom to kiss, and announces bride and groom as “Mr. and Mrs. …†Recessional: Music playing by guitar trio · Bride and groom · Bridesmaids and groomsmen · Brides parents · Grooms parents

What I hope to do for our wedding ceremony: Ceremony Itinerary: Processional Opening words by officiator Reading: “On Your Wedding Day†- author unknown Candle lighting Vows Reading by officiator: “These Hands†– author unknown Exchanging of rings Signing of marriage certificate Recessional The Hands Ceremony Officiator: Katherine and Arsen, Please face each other and take each other’s hands, so that you may see the gift that they are to you… These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever. These are the hands that will work along side yours as together you build your future. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no other. These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief temporarily comes your way. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes, tears of sorrow and tears of joy. These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children. These are the hands that will give you support and encouragement to chase down your dreams. These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times. These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it. These are the hands that will lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into eyes that are filled with overwhelming love for you. And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch. (Exchanging of Rings).. Officiator: And now, let us bring out the rings. Officiator: Arsen, take this ring and place it on your bride’s finger. Arsen, do you take Katherine, to be your Wife? Groom: “I do†Officiator: Do you promise to love, honor, cherish and protect her, forsaking all other and holding only unto her? Groom: “I do†Officiator: Katherine, take this ring and place it on your groom’s finger. Katherine, do you take Arsen, to be your Husband? Bride: “I do†Officiator: Do you promise to love, honor, cherish and protect him, forsaking all other and holding only unto him? Bride: “I do†(signing of marriage certificate)..

My family is giving my so much grief over the destination wedding... my fiance's family and my friends are the only ones supporting it!!! Ugh its been SO frustrating!! Anyway, I am set on having my wedding on August 4, 2014. I spoke with a travel agent yesterday and plan to book my trip as soon as the flights are posted. I haven't brought this to my grandmothers attention yet, but I think I will have a "blessing by the priest" ceremony in her honor on August 28 (her wedding anniversary)... Neither my fiance or I are religious, but we hope this will calm my grandmothers nerves and anger about our plans to wed on the beach? She thinks its stupid and selfish of me to do a destination wedding and says she is too old to travel. Below is my plan for the ceremony... let me know your thoughts.... We plan to write our own vows. Also, does anyone know if we can have those bio-degradable Chinese lanterns on the resort? We want to incorporate them into our ceremony... Ceremony Itinerary: Processional Opening words by officiator Reading: “On Your Wedding Day†- author unknown Vows Candle lighting (or chinese lanterns) Reading by officiator: “These Hands†– author unknown Exchanging of rings Signing of marriage certificate Recessional

Hello! I am in need of help My grandmother is 83, and will be 84 at the time of our wedding. She has recently been in the hospital and is too old and weak to travel. I spent an hour and half on the phone yesterday with her, and she kept complaining of how awful an idea it is to get married in Mexico. My mother passed away when I was 18, and I am 26 now.... my grandma is my mom's mom.... My mom's family is from Ukraine and are VERY traditional and "old school." However, my dad is American and I have come to adopt more American roots.... I don't even speak Ukrainian. My fiance, though Armenian and not born in this country, his family is accepting of our idea to have a wedding in Mexico. I am in graduate school and never dreamed of having a big fancy an expensive wedding... yet, my grandmother thinks I am selfish for wanting to do things this way. I really need some help and advice on how to handle this situation Sincerely, Kat

How much do you charge?

Actually, my friend who is standing up in my wedding... Her parents own a photography studio and she does the bookkeeping for them. They are doing our engagement photos, but what do you suggest I do to bring a photographer down? Pay for photographers trip and photos? Just trip?

Do you remember how much it cost for a photo package? What do you mean "fly someone down?" I want a video of just ceremony and definitely pictures :-) We decided on August 4, 2014... I'm currently in the process of contacting travel agencies for deals to book our trip. Tlseege... Congratulations! I hope mother and baby are doing well?

What do you mean you got some guests for free? Did you pay for your guests?

So if tell my guests to RSVP a month to me is that ok? .... I mean technically they could book their trip a couple days before, but i would rather know a number at least a month in advance.

How far in advance does the resort need an official head count so I can provide guests with a decent RSVP date?

Igerry... Do you just basically tell your guests the day of your wedding and then provide them with the travel agent you are working with? Thanks.

What did you guys do about elderly who are/were unable to make it to the destination wedding? My grandma is 84 and her health hasn't been the greatest in recent years and she will not be able to travel. It breaks my heart because she is my last alive grandparent, and also the mother of my mom (and my mom passed away when I was a teen). Your advice and thoughts are much appreciated.

Thank you. Can the travel agent work around everyone's different schedules for the group? I know some people are staying 9 days, others wil be staying 4 or 5, and a few may be flying in from overseas.

Hey we plan to book our trip today or tomorrow... Or at least sometime this week. Is it best to book it through travel agent? Expedia? What do you all suggest? Thanks :-)

Ok so we set a date finally. August 4, 2014. Gulp. So excited and nervous! We are inviting 50 guests. I was wondering if anyone was planning to do wedding favors still for destination? As with the prices on poolside reception... I was emailed these prices after asking for them by the wedding coordinator so i don't know it's all really confusing :-(