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I was thinking of giving them their beach bag, jewelry, shoes, etc. before we leave. But maybe leaving their make up bag with compact and supplies for the day of. Not sure, lots to think about. The make up bag would be nice before they leave so they can use it! EDIT: hmmm they aren't close enough to remind her... If you are doing a catamaran cruise for everyone that is super awesome of you! If you wanted to do something else, I would make it small without feeling bad! Those are great ideas, also if you like the maraca idea it can also be done cheap. I paid $1.65 per PAIR for my maracas. Can't beat that!

My son is also the ring bearer. I wasn't sure if they were supposed to stand with the bridal party or sit down. I can just see them fidgeting, picking their nose (ok not really), and getting restless so we chose to have them sit down when they get to the front.

Ugh so tough - I was going to ask you if you reminded them about the money due for the hair, but I realize how uncomfortable that can be. I ordered my BM's dresses but they knew it was their cost. My sister paid right away, one BM shortly after, but another hasn't. She just got her dress yesterday so I was hoping that would jog her memory but no go. Maybe she doesn't think she could just email transfer? I feel so bad to ask! Maybe in Mexico? Would love to hear how people deal with this. Because at the end of the day (like you) I could suck it up, BUT, that isn't fair to the rest of my BM's who did pay, you know? Well my original budget was $100 total, HAHA ya right? Sunglasses are pretty pricey too, but I understand wanting something small the day off. Honestly, I think I am going to try to give them their gifts before we leave, so less to pack - we will see, because I don't want to feel they have nothing the day of - although most of what they will be using will have been their gifts. PHEW! Can't wait to see your craftiness.

LOL!! I think that's awesome and I can't wait to hear about it. Will she toss petals for you? I am actually really excited about this for my daughter... and love the petals on the isle!

@@Mrsktobe So is the flower girl/ring bearer to go right before the bride? This I wasn't sure on and was thinking about it recently. Thanks!

I also have no idea. In my mind I had saw this - guests show up first, then groom and his men. They 'hang out' with everyone until we arrive and then usher everyone to their seats. Groom will stand at the 'alter' by himself. The ring bearer/flower girl will come down the isle (unless they go just before the bride??), then the groomsmen will escort the BM's down the isle, then me and my dad! Honestly, I never thought about fiance escorting his mom! I guess I should ask him/here what they think, but in all our discussions on this it hasn't come up! I think you can do whatever you want - depending if you are traditional or not.

I agree! This is also an area where I blew my budget. Ok hindsite my budget for my bridal party was probably a bit low. But again, I only had one wedding to make decisions on, so I did a lot of what she did way to early on! So I have all this stuff for their gifts, but realized getting them their jewelry/accessories was was more of what I really wanted to do. All said and done I think I spent about $80 PP to date which isn't over the top - but trying not to buy anything else. Good thing I'm a bargain shopper You are a very generous person and they will appreciate it very much!!!!!!! What did fiance get his men?

There are no rules, I think people just do what they are comfortable with! If you chose to do their attire for them, that is more than enough! I chose to do gifts instead of attire. Everyone is different. I know people who were in bridal parties that got nothing whatsoever, which I don't feel is right. Especially for a destination wedding when they spend a lot more time & money to come! An excursion is also a nice thank you. Just remember, whatever you give will be a appreciated whether it be clothes, jewelry, trinkets, excursions. It's your way of saying thanks! I think it's nice to do something they will enjoy and/or use again! I know people who attended a DW and never got a favor - really everyone is different. It's what's important to you and what you are comfortable doing. Doesn't have to big or over the top. I was very much that way when doing favors! Yes noone is going to use a maraca again, BUT, I decided to go for a keepsake that was cute but not over the top wedding related (ie a coaster with our picture on it - lol - no offense to anyone doing this, I was really reluctant to plaster our wedding info on things) A lot of people either do an OOT idea or a favor -- some do both. It's really up to you! It's just a keepsake for them. We chose to do maracas, then I got really excited about the tumbler cups so I did those too with a hangover kit inside. That was my 'splurge' item that I stretched my budget for. I will have a lot of suitcases full of stuff that is forsure, but I am happy with what we are doing. We decided to send the luggage tags early for the practicality of using them but also less to pack! (this was actually my original favor idea but changed my mind) As for gifts - I am doing my bridal party but no parents. Everyone will get the same wedding favors. PS- I have only been to 2 weddings. One as a teenager, another as a BM. So I have no idea how things go down. I can only base it on that one wedding as an adult. So a lot of my original decisions were based on that, but the more I go along the more I realize that doesn't have to be and/or that isn't me, etc. Hindsite I would have sat on some decisions a little longer, but such is life.

A lot of brides go into Playa Del Carmen. I had considered it but with the cost to get there, not to mention the time, then writing our names on them, attaching a tag, etc. I felt I would lose a good day doing it. Felt it was easier and safer to just get them and have them ready to go. It's a great idea though!

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Fiancé doesn't mind because it's not for a long period of time. But I also know a lot of men who walk down with their mom and the groomsmen follow right after. I don't think fiancé is walking with his mom. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Which actual fans did you choose? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Haha yes I look silly asking your wedding date. I think I questioned it because I did so much do quickly that at 4 months out I have nothing much left to buy. Just vistaprint and a few odds and ends. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What are you using paypal for? I use it for etsy and eBay I had to send a copy of my credit card to the resort and they charged me $500 us for the deposit. Which was $561 Canadian. But everything else is listed in pesos. So what kind of a fee is it? Like over and above the conversion? I've just never seen it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just google catamaran tour Cancun! Your hotel will also have 'reps' to sell them if you wanted to wait. Or email them to see which company they use. Another thing is that some airlines back up some companies so maybe scope out their website. I know air Canada does. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lol well my solutions don't help then If I had those 3 to chose from, I would choose #1. Maybe go back and try them all on again? I put the one I bought on about 5x in the 2 hours I was there Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

On my maracas will have a tag that says: 'Instead of tapping on your glass, here's a system with Mexican class. Stand and shake with all your might, to see the groom kiss his bride tonight' Other side is a thank you note. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

She only got me the initial info, I have done the rest myself. So I will wait for my actual wedding coordinator who will be with me on the day of my wedding!

They are all beautiful! I think #1 and #3 accentuate your body the best, but you can't go wrong with any of them. I had 2 I loved from all I tried on, and one was just too far out of my price range and maybe a bit more formal than I was going for. It brought me to tears though. I stand behind you can find more than one you love. If you love them all, think about what you want for your wedding? what is your price range? how much alterations to each? Maybe take the more practical route to help decide? OR maybe you need to go put a few more on. But you look gorgeous in all of them PS - if you thought #1 was to plain what about throwing on a sash that is the color of your wedding to give it a pop?

I can't see the pictures?!?

I have no advice on simple, silver bands. My spouse wanted something very different and he found out (will post picture in a minute). With respect to rings, I lean more for in person than online, but men's bands are simpler than women's. We just found his in a jewelry store in our home town. Are you marrying this November or next July? Some places may take awhile to get them in, so if November you may want to move quick. Fiance's took awhile - first one that came was too small (even though sized), so it's been a long process. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I don't, sorry! But I use My Fitness Pal to track my calories and A LOT of people use them. I got a Nike fuelband for Christmas and never wear it (don't tell fiance). Right now my motivators are that wedding dress!!! It fits, but I want a little wiggle room with the Mexican swelling I am sure to get. Otherwise for me, it's knowing where I have been (story in another weight loss thread) and knowing I don't ever want to go back to that weight. So I push on!

To them it would be! I have no idea if I am getting anything!! but I bought him a small 'gag' gift.

Is your resort charging you in USD? I was really upset about this because our deposit was in USD and we aren't American and neither are they! I was wracking my brain about how to avoid the conversion (bring the money, hit up a bank there, etc.)A recent bride at our resort told me that they actually charge the wedding in pesos, so on the credit card it will go pesos to Canadian. I hope this is true for me too, because the dollar sucks right now. I think the photog charges in USD per price sheet but plan to ask to be charged in pesos. Not comfortable going to exchange at their bank just in case! Does paypal ding you? More than just a normal conversion? I didn't think going back and forth with pesos to be that bad - we get $12 pesos to $1 CDN. With Canadians it sucks to have to use USD instead of Canadian as we lose on the exchange (like A LOT), but going pesos to Canadian is fine. Unless I am having a blonde moment here.

I actually LOL!! Then I said to fiance are you marrying two women?!? Anytime we have a convo about him getting something (birthday, wedding, Christmas, etc.) I am told that he wants a PS4.