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This is what we've come up with, so far. I'm sure there will be a few revisions, but I thought I'd share this. Please feel to give suggestions (Like most brides, I did get help from one of the forums on this site.) I need to add some transitions words to make everything flow a little better, but I think this is a good first start. Ceremony: The Procession - This is the part where everyone walks down the aisle and takes their places for the ceremony. You each make your way to the altar separately, symbolizing the fact that you're coming from different backgrounds. *Jake's cousin will play "A Love Idea" on the violin.* The Officiant's Opening Remarks “Please be seated.” “On behalf of Tricia and Jake, I welcome you and thank you for gathering here on this beautiful day to witness their marriage ceremony. The fact that you have traveled such a great distance to be here today is a testament to the amazing amount of love and support they have.” “The marriage between Tricia and Jake does not mark the beginning of a new relationship; rather, it is an acknowledgement and celebration of a relationship that has been flourishing since they met.” The Charge to the Couple “You have known each other from the first glance of acquaintance to this point of commitment. At some point, you decided to marry. From that moment of "yes" to this moment of "yes," you have been making promises and agreements in an informal way. All those conversations that were held riding in a car or over a meal or during long walks — all those sentences that began with “When we’re married” and continued with “I will” and “you will” and “we will” — all those late night talks that included “someday” and “somehow” and “maybe” — and all those promises that are unspoken matters of the heart. All these common things, and more, are the real process of a wedding. “The symbolic vows that you are about to make are a way of saying to one another, “You know all those things we've promised and hoped and dreamed — well, I meant it all, every word.”” Look at one another and remember this moment in time. Before this moment you have been many things to one another — acquaintance, friend, companion, lover, dancing partner, and even teacher, for you have learned much from one another in these last few years. Now you shall say a few words that take you across a threshold of life, and things will never quite be the same between you. For after these vows, you shall say to the world, this is my husband, this is my wife.” The Exchange of Vows *We are writing our own vows* The Ring Exchange "Jake, as you place this ring on Tricia’s finger, please repeat after me: On this day… I marry my best friend… The one who shares my life, my love, and my dreams. Tricia, I give you this ring As a symbol of my love and devotion. I offer you my heart, my hand, and my love. I join my life with yours To cherish and protect you as my wife. With all that I am… With all that I have… I honor you as my wife forevermore." "Tricia, as you place this ring on Jake’s finger, please repeat after me: On this day… I marry my best friend… The one who shares my life, my love, and my dreams. Jake, I give you this ring As a symbol of my love and devotion. I offer you my heart, my hand, and my love. I join my life with yours To cherish and protect you as my husband. With all that I am… With all that I have… I honor you as my husband forevermore." Engagement ring “The engagement ring is a symbol of promise and intention. Now, the intention is realized and the promise is fulfilled. Jake, please place the engagement ring on Tricia’s finger over her wedding band to symbolize that the love that brought you together will always protect and sustain your marriage.” Sand Ceremony “This relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand. One, representing you, Tricia, and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will be, and the other representing you, Jake, and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will be. As these two containers of sand are poured into the third container, the individual containers of sand no longer exist, but will be joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be.” The Pronouncement of Marriage “Tricia and Jake, remember to treat both yourself and each other with respect, and remind yourselves often of what brought you together. Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness, and kindness that your connection deserves. When frustration, difficulty, or fears assail your relationship, as they threatened all relationships at one time or another, remember to focus on what is right between you. In this way, you can ride out the times when clouds hide the face of the sun in your lives, remembering that even if you lose sight of it for a moment, the sun is still there. Give to one another new experiences of joy. Challenge one another so that you may grow. May the love you hold for each other, now sealed in marriage, continue to mature with the passing years. May you never take each other for granted, but always experience the wonder of your union. Be slow to anger, quick to forgive, leaving no tracks of resentment behind each day. We, who are present today, hope that the inspiration of this moment will never be forgotten. May all your days and years to come be filed with vision, joy, and passion. May the love you now share continue to grow, and may the happiness you bring to each other be a continuing part of your life together. May you continue to laugh often and enjoy each other every day, steadfast in hope and confidence, believe in yourself and believing in each other. May your love be a sanctuary and a source from which you draw strength to live your lives with enthusiasm and imagination. May the people you touch in your lifetime know how much you love and care for one another and may you love one another forever." The Kiss "With family and friends, I have the pleasure of announcing you as Mr. and Mrs. ___ You may share your first kiss as husband and wife." The Closing Remarks “The newlyweds now invite you to continue celebrating at the Jacuzzi with cocktails, followed by the reception at the Deck.” The Recessional We will exit the ceremony together as husband and wife, followed by the wedding party. *Music to be decided."

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Music Set-up Alternative http://www.ionaudio.com/products/details/block-rocker-bluetooth-ipa56c Neither of us are very big on DJs, so we have opted for this alternative. It is extremely loud and durable (it is designed like an amplifier), and it comes with a microphone (great for speeches). The goalie on my fiance's soccer team brings his to games...this thing has power! Plan is to carry on the plane with us @@TinkerSofi - What do you mean customs charges?? Mini Beach Balls Fans Both were ordered from http://www.orientaltrading.com. I also used retailmenot.com and got $5.00 off purchase and free shipping. These are supposed to arrive around March 4th. _____________________________________________________ Review: I like the fans - my plan is to add ribbon and some kind of message to each one. I want these on the chairs for the ceremony as I had posted in previous photos. The mini beach balls are ok - they are a little oddly shaped..and I'm not thrilled about Oriental Trading's name on the center of them - I want to put a sticker of something over them, but they were fairly priced, got here quickly, so I can't complain too much.

@@nattiegams325 wow, girl, you outdid yourself! everything about your day looks beautiful and perfect! I can't wait to hear the details once you are feeling rested and not under the weather.

@@smileitseb, Actually, I am having a slight issue with them right now.. so I may be using MVP instead. I'll keep you posted.

Who is first to say their vows? What about during the exchanging of the ring? Is it usually the bride then the groom?

Who is first to say their vows? What about during the exchanging of the ring? Is it usually the bride then the groom?

@@hellosassypants, thanks! I think it helps just to hear that other brides are struggling with the same thing, and to know it's ok to feel sad, but the need to enjoy the decision that we've made. we both are getting married in 49 days!

Source: Our Dw: Dreams Riviera Cancun 17 Apr 2015

I have uploaded the menus, catalogs, etc. from the resort/wedding coordinator to my planning journal (http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/77696-our-dw-dreams-riviera-cancun-17-apr-2015/?p=1887648). I hope this helps!

I have attached the Menus, Catalogs, Centerpieces, Bouquets, etc. provided by the resort Weddings Menu (new) (1).pdf Budget planner catalog 2014. 2.pdf Budget Planner Catalog 2014.1.pdf Butterflies Release.pdf Cakes Catalog. 2014.pdf Center Piece Catalog 2014.pdf Decoration Catalog 2014.pdf Deluxe Bouquets 2014.pdf Food&Beverage upgrades 2014.pdf Hair Flowers 2014.pdf Ice Cream Bar 2014.pdf

@@SusanMarie813, I found the instructions, but I still don't know how to do it. If you figure it out, please let me know. Ok, I found it. On the bottom right side click on the box that says, "More Reply Options."

Do yall know how to add attachments? I found the topic on attachments , but I am not seeing what they are talking about.

Ceremony & Vows We are writing our ceremony and vows instead of using the "script" from the resort. I thought I'd share this helpful guide from theknot.com: The Procession This is the part where everyone walks down the aisle and takes their places for the ceremony. You each make your way to the altar separately, symbolizing the fact that you're coming from different backgrounds. In a Christian procession, the bride is escorted by her father, while the groom waits for her up front. The Officiant's Opening Remarks You've heard it a hundred times: "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today...." The Charge to the Couple Your officiant may take this moment to emphasize the significance of the vows you're about to exchange. This may also include a reminder of your duties and roles in marriage. The Exchange of Vows Your vows are your promises to each other. You may repeat the familiar "to have and to hold, for better or for worse" vows, or recite ones you've written yourselves. The Ring Exchange As you exchange rings, you typically say, "With this ring, I thee wed." The Pronouncement of Marriage The officiant makes it official ("I now pronounce you husband and wife"). The Kiss And now the moment everyone's been waiting for: your first kiss as a married couple. The Closing Remarks Your officiant wraps things up with a few last words and, for a religious wedding, a blessing. The Recessional Basically the reverse of the processional, you exit the ceremony together as husband and wife, followed by the wedding party.

@@SchroederWedding2015, Hi! I am getting married on the north beach on April 17th! We are having our cocktail hour at the jacuzzi and reception on the deck. I can forward you the links and photos via email. PM your email address

@@TinkerSofi, Thank you! For some reason, I am missing quite a few posts on here. To be frank, I have no idea what I am doing lol ______________________________________________________ Beach Wedding Cake Topper Cake topper - etsy - LandscapesNMiniature Pam is wonderful to work with! I am anxiously waiting for my cake topper to arrive. Pam messaged me and said to let her know if there is anything I don't like. I'm sure I'll absolutely love it, but wow! Talk about customer service! Bridal Hair Piece with Rhinestone Centerpiece etsy - PetalBlushLove This is the stock photo, I ordered mine in off-white and I'll post a photo once I receive mine. I was referred to Bridgette by another bride, and now I am referring her to anyone interested in a hair piece. I told Bridgette that I have a fitting on March 10th and sure told me she'd make sure I had it by March 1st! Bridgette also sent me photos of fabric to help me decide which color would be best for my dress. Gown Details Getting pinned for first fitting. I am actually using the headpiece Elizabeth by Love Veils and Accessories for my belt/sash. I purchased earrings by Malis Henderson Jewelry. They are teardrop style, and surprisingly not heavy, so I can wear them all day and night. I'll post a photo of them once they come in. Tumblers We ordered ordered blank cups from discountmugs.com. We found a coupon on retailmenot.com so that was exciting. Cups should arrive by March 3rd. I think we are going to purchase stickers from etsy. Mini Beach Balls Fans Both were ordered from http://www.orientaltrading.com. I also used retailmenot.com and got $5.00 off purchase and free shipping. These are supposed to arrive around March 4th.

@@smileitseb - I know! How exciting?!

@@kcole123, Ohh, I bought mine from Oriental Trading. Anyway, that's a great idea! I wish I had thought of that. My mom is flying here on the 10th so maybe I'll send them home with her?

@@kcole123, I forgot to ask you, where did you get your fans? I think we may have the same ones! Either way, we really do have very similar tastes.

@@kcole123 - Ugh. Yes, the tumblers. I love them, but am hating the idea of lugging them to Mexico! However, I'm sure we (as in you and your guests, and me and my guests) will absolutely love having them. Oh goodness, yes! That is a brilliant idea! How cool would it be to meet up at an all-inclusive?! This is another bizarre thought, but it seems that more often than not, I have met more Canadians in Mexico than Americans on both of my trips! I don't know, maybe it's coincidence, maybe it's the season, I don't know. So maybe I'll see you guys some time lol

@@SteeleTheSpotlight - Thanks! I was just wondering because I was looking at the GettingReadyRobes on etsy and wasn't sure if silkandmore was better quality and pricing.

@@calgarybride2015 - I knew that you guys lived in Canada! I guess it just slipped my mind! Random thought, wouldn't it be cool if we could all attend each other's weddings? I mean, seriously! Quite a few times the women on this site have been a bigger part of my wedding planning than anyone else that I know personally. Love this site and the bride to be's/newlyweds!

@@kcole123, @marriage license - I guess I need to look more into it, but I thought we could just go down to the courthouse with paperwork (no appointment) and that would be that. @BeautyRegimen - I made an appt for my hair and make-up for the wedding day. I am skipping the tanning bed (maybe a spray tan a week before?). For nails, I plan on going to a salon as I walk-in and getting gel polish a couple days before we leave. Waxing - I'm too much of a wimp. Eyelashes - I've read that they can really damage your natural lashes, so I am just getting temps for the day of the wedding. @parents' gifts - I have seen it both ways (4 separate gifts or 1 gift per couple) and I think it depends on preference and situation. Both of our parents are recently divorced and neither of us have much of a relationship with our fathers, so just our mothers will be attending. For my mother I am getting her an embroidered hankie with a quote from "I'll love you forever" because she always read that book to me. As for Jake's mother, well, she isn't American and her culture isn't as touchy feely, so I am struggling bit with what to get her. @photobook - I have had a lot of friends do the photobook for their parents and they used Shutterfly. Their books turned out beautifully. I am anxiously awaiting my dress fittings and for things to come in the mail. Do you know if those stickers that you ordered for your cups peel of rather easily?

Just weighing in...I get sad and disappointed at times because some of the most important people to me can't make our wedding since it is in Mexico. Don't get me wrong, I completely understand that it is a huge commitment. But, I can't help but feel bummed out at times..and almost regretting our decision.

Nope, I felt the same way!...and still do. I am so over wedding planning. Less than 2 months to go... I think I can, I think I can.