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Wow... I'm soooo sorry you are going through this! Hopefully someone can offer you some support/advice! That seems high to me for sure... And it sounds like your TA isn't willing to work with you. If they can't price match something is wrong. Hope others pm you with rates so you have an argument!

You need to look at your contract as it relates to outside vendor fees. most will have 2 options- a flat fee or a minimum night stay.

Both of the DJs that Lomas offers get good reviews. Depending on your needs (MC or no MC) either would do a good job!

I have an offset necklace- and you are bang on with your concern. The weight of the broach will slide it forward over the course of moving. Even with minimal movement, I have to reposition the necklace through the day... So it's something to be aware of. Since you don't have a blouse to "pin" the broach to and keep it in the right location- it will move on bare skin. But it's definitely pretty!!!

Happy wedding day!!!!

Zazzle maybe? I just ordered from weddingchicks, and they have really bright colors... But this isn't one of their patterns (though you can do custom artwork so this is an option for sure!)

Love love love your timeline!!!

Weddingpassports.com will do them for you and they look beautiful. I think they are The best at them. (They have templates too for those willing to DIY)

Sale ends today... But weddingchicks has 50% off everything!!! EARLYBIRD is the code! (Ends on the 9th)

I believe there is a specific thread for this resort under Mexico destination weddings! Welcome and happy planning!

Omg!!!!! Wooooohoooooo I am soooo happy for you!

I was going to suggest bloom boxes as well.... Or anything plexiglass/plastic would work well. There are a ton of centre piece options that don't include flowers.... Pinterest has a ton of ideas! Good luck!!

Soooo exciting!!! It will be perfect! Congrats!!!

I agree. The signing of a piece of paper to make things legal is not a big deal... It's the ceremony itself and the moment in which you pledge your love in front of family and friends that means the most to me. We are doing a symbolic ceremony and are only doing a very private legal ceremony back home upon our return. Our friends and family will all be witnessing the true union of our marriage in Mexico... It will be our REAL marriage... We are just opting to do the legal paperwork at a later time.

I don't think you need a separate wedding planner. If you work with a TA that specializes in destination weddings and work with them to narrow down your options and pin point what's truly important to create the wedding of your dreams I think you will find the stress subside. Choosing your resort is the hardest part, but once you are there- the planning can easily be done between your resort coordinator and using this board! It gets easier... Promise!

Have a great time!!!! We did it in June and it was amazing... It gave us all the reassurance needed to hold our wedding here and know we were in great hands!

These are really cute!!! Where did you find them? I love your idea!!

Welcome! Are you planning on holding your wedding at a resort or in an off site venue? If you are looking at a resort, you will want to nail down your location first... And then look at what vendors they use/approve before looking at additional vendor options since in most cases extra costs come into play when using outside vendors that aren't already approved. Happy planning!

From everything I have read, both DJs that are approved by Lomas/Karsima are great! We are going that route and am not worried at all!

We are doing one of the family dinners and I think it is very elegant... It's only the side dishes and salads that get placed on the table... They do white glove service for all the entrees and guests can have a large variety of meats offering selections to each person at the table. I think it will be fabulous! I don't want my guests standing in a buffet line but I also don't want to limit their selections! Perfect compromise!!! In reading, past brides and their guests seem to have loved it!

If you are getting married at a busy time of year, then this is a real issue. I know that there have been past brides that have had this happen and ended up having to move their wedding... Or purchase day passes and arrange transfers for those that weren't booked. This is why working with a good TA who can block rooms and guarantee a rate with a booking window, is so important. If you have a booking window and a guaranteed block, and your guests are given a firm deadline to book- it eliminates this possibility. karisma will allow guests from other properties onto the hotel without a day pass so long as they are coming strictly for a private event hosted by a bride/groom... So this may be your best option... But any time you are having gatherings with guests that aren't booked as private via the wedding coordinators they will not be permitted without purchasing the day pass.

Soooo frustrating!! I agree with above post- send them an email and let them know that in order to finalize plans you will need to have them either registered as a guest at your resort, or at a minimum have confirmation from your hotel that they have pre-booked/paid for day passes to attend your wedding events. Explain that you will need to pay for multiple things associated with your wedding in the coming months and need firm numbers in order to keep your budget in line. Politely tell them that if they have since decided to simply have a vacation in Mexico and not attend your wedding, that you will change their RSVP to not attending, and simply carry forward without them- but do NOT allow them to say they are going to "try" and attend leaving you in limbo on your final planning and costs. People are so clueless sometimes! lay down your expectations and then move on. It's not fair to you!

The food quality issue and the health of my guests was our #1 concern. We ended up going with a Karisma property for this very reason. The price was higher... But in the long run, after talking it over with my family and a few friends- I realized that asking my guests to spend $300-$400 more to ensure an amazing experience, vs the potential of anyone getting ill from the food- wasn't worth the worry I would feel leading up to the big day. The price difference we felt, wouldn't be enough to deter someone from coming one way or another. It's stressful for sure... Hopefully the resort can sort out their food issues and make corrective action before your big days... To ensure no one gets ill!

@@dustinmeghan if you have the time I would definitely recommend the dress rehearsal weekend. It helps so much to see and taste things first hand... Meet your actual wedding coordinators and experience the spaces in person before your big day. It was a fabulous weekend and it made my decisions going forward so much easier!!!

Yeah not sure why they wouldn't be invited... ESPECIALLY if part of your bridal party- but even if not, I would never think of not inviting them! Is there something specific that has your troubled about their attending? Is there a reason the "extra eyes on you" will make you uncomfortable? I think it would be really sad for them if they learned you had a party and didn't invite them!