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Update 3.10/15 OMG WE LEAVE TOMORROW!!!! Today I am scrambling to put together last minute details - I plan to have a more detailed post later, as I will be traveling 5 hours in a car to the airport so that 22 of us will be on the same flights to arrive in Cancun...TOMORROW! Until then - wish me luck on finishing up my WC instruction document In the meantime - not too shabby for 4 people and a wedding

I was thinking $50-100 USD, so that falls pretty much in line. She's doing a great job so far, so I guess it'll depend on crunch time lol! When did you tip her? Before or after the wedding?

I've never had an issue with resort food. I did get montezuma's revenge in cozumel, but that's because we ate at a restaurant on the caribbean side, and i ordered a pina colada (it was made with ice cubes). So as long as it's on the resort, you should be good, especially at that resort!

I love that dress - it is gorgeous! I love the lace work, and how it flares at the bottom. Definitely go try on similar styles, but that is a very flattering dress!

My fiancee legit wanted to wear swim trunks & a tshirt. I had a hard time convincing him to 1) have guests and 2) that it was still a WEDDING. So I'm less surprised than I should be about guest attire. I've just been telling people to wear what they'd wear to a summer wedding in the states. And to try not to look like a lobster, especially for the wedding party

I think he will! I adore his ttd sessions, and the couple shots he's been posting on Facebook lately are over the top amazing. I'm sure this is one area you definitely won't regret!!

Here is my program I made off of one I saw on etsy (that there is apparently a similar free template floating around...) Private message me your email if you want me to send the MS word template!

So...what about the resort provided Wedding Coordinator who doesn't charge a fee? What is an appropriate amount to tip?

Ahhh this is fantastic! I will admit, there were tears through most of it, but you are SUCH a strong woman! I wish you nothing but the best and that your vow renewal will be amazing in October! Samuel has been great so far - he is a bit touchy about the photo suggestions, because he has a certain "style" but does take recommendations. I made a Pinterest board with shots I liked, and sent it to him. I like his style, which is why I booked him lol, and some of the shots (like of the rings, etc) I can do myself, so I know I'll be happy with what he does! I'll definitely be doing reviews after the wedding, especially since there are none on my resort here, and so far I've had a pretty great experience.

Hard Rock, but not on this board. I'll be the one with a shoe, 2 kids and like 17 adults lol. I don't think I will need a wheelchair, tho if it gets Mr through customs faster... We very well might!

Mine complains that the gifts for the bridesmaids take up half a suitcase, and the OOT bags the other half. I basically told him that a good gift would be that he pay for their suits/shoes/ties. Less than I spent on the girls, but I also like mine better? I've had more of the conversation that he needs to get me a gift. I wouldn't have cared if I hadn't spent a lot of time working out and money buying lingerie/photographer/buying a leatherbound flat sheet thick page book for the boudoir session, plus the expensive (but amazing) cake topper that incorporatets the dogs he can't bear to leave at home. And he thought he would get away with not doing anything for our dating anniversary in January AND Valentines in February, also. I told him I dropped about $1000 on him for those 3 things - he better come up with something good. LOL