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You are getting so close and it was probably at about this point I panicked a little. You are really realizing this is coming and quick! And just tying up all the lose ends and making sure everything is in order can be a bit overwhelming. But this is where all your early planning and crafting will help ease the stress!!!! Just remember all you have done!!!! I always said 'could be worse' hehehe. The hair is a hard one. I know for my hair that it doesn't handle humidity well and that to have a style hold I needed to have it up. Why don't you try to style your hair yourself once you arrive and wear it out and see how it holds up and if you can handle the heat on your neck? this will give you a good idea what you want for the day of your wedding. I had a trial because I was so panicked but since you have long hair and probably style it often yourself you could do that and save money! Either will be beautiful!!! I have some humidity spray I bought that I don't think worked hahaha, but if you wanted to try it I can give it to you. No sense in you buying more! I def. recommend an MC and if you have someone in your party who is funny and outgoing, even better. I really credit the flow and fun of our reception to our MC!!! he was a stand in because our original MC lost his voice and he nailed it. YAY!!!!

Sent!! EDIT - the part about the catholic ceremonies is in the FAQ document.

Ahh I loved it. Beautiful spot and such spunk in all your friends and family. Jumping in is wild hey? hahah I don't think I had prepared myself for how heavy my dress was about to become. Congrats!

You got it !!! Lol I don't know many people who get door delivery anymore. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No worries! I'm not at home so I'll send it later tonight or tomorrow. It's for 2014 but gives you an email. I'll send you their email too if you wanna get updated stuff Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello and congrats! I married at the GS in January. I didn't have a catholic wedding but can confirm there is an on site chapel. Do you have their wedding package? If not I can email it to you as it has a section for catholic weddings. Let me know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

One that bugs me most is I'm at HOME awaiting my package and an hour later I have a card in my box that I wasn't home. Grrrrr Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I personally like the mixing of colors. I had considered this early on and someone had suggested it wouldn't look put together. That said, later on again I saw someone use it and I thought it looked fantastic!!! Honestly both colors are pretty so whatever you choose will be nice!! Pink was my main color hence why I went that route. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey! Sorry to hear about your jewelry. I've never had a liking for Canada Post so I feel your pain. I hope it all works out. My coworker recently married and used their last name and knot. So #smithknot or whatever. Just an idea! I think your ideas are cute but personally like ones with your name somehow. But I don't hashtag so what do I know I think any would work! We only had one or two use wed pics most used Facebook like you said. Congrats on being close to printing the brochure. Edit - if the jewelry never shows don't you have some recourse with the site you purchased or your bank/pay pal? I'd want my money back! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@@acw271011 I vote pink I used pink and after seeing her orange table runners I was like 'doh I should have considered that'. Looked fantastic Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

YAY!!! Can't wait to keep reading your review... I just had to say WHAT?!?! you only paid $1250 per person!! OMG, you got a steal that place looks fabulous. Everything looks really great, I am sure your guests were over the moon.

Agreed, bouts are a rip off when you really think about it. At my resort the bouts were $17 each, but the BM's bouquets that were 4 (much larger) gerberas, greenery and ribbon were around $30 each. Seems unfair really lol

You almost had me in tears (ok maybe I really was) when you were talking about your mom and dad walking you down the isle! I am so glad you had the best day ever. And week! It's so crazy how we stress and worry and once we get there we think 'this was the best decision I ever made' and you just relax and enjoy it all. Everything was gorgeous and you were stunning. Loved all your pics (and colors of course). Now I wish I did vows but my husband would have been bawling he could barely keep it together. Loved reading it all. I LOL at your aunt having lunch with your friends mom because it's 100% true. Congrats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@@veryvalentine I agree, all we had was the welcome drinks, rehearsal dinner (bridal party/family) and the wedding and everyone was more than happy to do their own thing. Lots of us met the next AM at the beach and from there people kind of did their own thing and/or formed groups. I found lots of the older people stuck together, then there was odd groups of other people. I generally had the same crowd around the pool by our rooms, then I know the people on the other side had their crew at their pool, then there was a beach group. We moved around though to see everyone. People talked amongst themselves to get excursion groups or stuff on site (dolphins, snorkeling, etc.) If you ever walked into a buffet or whatever and people you recognized were there, they would call you over to join them. As I said before my only regret was maybe not spending enough time with a particular person, honestly people had the time of their lives. They did what they wanted for their vacation and we all mingled - some with the same crew, others as we wandered thru-out the resort. I had heard NO bad comments from anyone, only how awesome of a time they had. And believe me, I am sure a lot of our guests also feel the sadness that we won't all be together again either - just think, your families (aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc.) probably don't see eachother all that often, especially in paradise, so these weddings are also a reunion for them as well. I think more of the guilt is what we feel, but in all honesty people are just having the time of their lives. And you'd also be amazed at how quick people make friends. I know that my group (minus one) jived VERY well and made friends for life.

Hugs so sorry to hear about your brother. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I got married in January at 3pm and it was hot but bearable so my thoughts on June at 3pm would be unbearable. Guess it depends if it's shaded anyway? And how long you'd be out there? I didn't marry at your resort but weather is weather for the Mayan I'd think Hopefully someone married in June can help or possibly scroll up for some recent reviews to see their ceremony times. I'd guess you'd find most would be 430'or later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am already married, but wanted to tell you that your dress is gorgeous! All these dresses you ladies post make me wish I had picked something different hehe.... Maybe for our 10 year I will go all out

Sorry to hear this happened. It feels sad to me that she made her wishes clear and you obliged, but you made your wishes clear and she didn't follow thru! And in fact, she was a part of the planning that was against your wishes. Do you know if possibly your fiance had any say in them planning the strip club? Maybe he wanted to go and told them to forget about it and do as they pleased? Just trying to get a sense of why she would do this. That said, I think if you let the friendship go or not, it's tugging at you and you should have a conversation with her. If you haven't already, I would sit down calmly and ask her why she didn't respect your wishes as you did hers. Tell her you feel she broke your trust and feel hurt that this happened. See what she has to say - is she remorseful? does she have an explanation that you haven't thought of? Does she not care whatsoever? I assume something may have already happened due to your comment about things getting nasty and the groomsmen stepping down. I think this conversation will let you know where to move with your friendship - ie does it have a chance at being mended or do you need to move on? Lot of us on here have our drama stories. I let my friendship go and that was over a year ago now. At first it hurt, but it was for the best and I just focused on the people who did care about us and were our true friends.

Don't feel bad emailing them!! Just lump your questions together so you have less emails you are sending. That is what they are there for. I'm so glad they will split your time as most resorts seem pretty inflexible lol. So it all worked out, yay!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congrats! My only thought is that you get 45 mins in one shot, they may not break it up so as to be there before and after your ceremony. I'd suggest they play after your ceremony. Maybe have a quick toast (depending what your resort package includes) and have them play. Is it possible to have them play over a cocktail hour? That's what we did, we had them play as people enjoyed some drinks. That said I don't think it'd be too overwhelming at your dinner either. Although you'd have to double check at a semi private dinner they'd be allowed. Just some ideas. Hope it helps some. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Personally from my experience in the Riviera Maya that's a steal!!! We all paid more than that for my resort's spa - mind you they were awesome From my research you may not beat that so if you like her, Go for it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

All your photos are gorgeous. I think all us past DW brides can attest the sadness you feel that you may never relive that week again with all your close friends and family. But you have memories and stories and it will be all everyone talks about for months to come!!! Some of us are planning a 1 year trip together. We all have regrets but you need to move past them. You can't change them. I regret not spending more time with everyone. With respect to the bracelet I wouldn't have it photoshopped in. But that's me. If it's bothering you I'd sit down with your sister and tell her how you are feeling. I'm sure she is more than ok and the convo will make you both feel better. We didn't do group shots with each person of the bridal party individually either. Just men and women then all together. I'm ok with it because we have candid ones of us with most people from the week and the wedding day. Can't wait to see more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I don't have sound Will try it on my ipad. I love how he is rubbing your hand - nervously I assume? Cute.

Welcome and congrats on your wedding. We also did a wedding website. To spread the news we did an invitation but not a STD. We sent our invites out mid May for our January wedding. They were boarding passes and fairly basic in info as they were directed to the website on the invite itself. Here is a picture. Some brides do STD, some invites, some Both, some do everything electronically. Anything goes Hope that helps some. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That makes total sense. Kind of the same idea as when you lose weight your pants and shirts get longer as they aren't as tight. From my experience it's 15-20 for a clothing size but since dresses are form fitted I agree that you may notice 10 lbs more than you'd think. That said though - we can't choose where we lose weight from that's why it's always a tricky business waiting and hoping alterations won't be needed. I kept hoping id lose 5 lbs from my back hahahah!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk