JoannaBanana

How much did you guys tip the staff for the wedding? DJ, Coordinator, Photographer etc.

Yes, I'm still making things the night before I leave

I leave Saturday morning I'm working on the table numbers currently. Itineraries, map, and guest faces page getting printed, ready at 5:30. Have a deep tissue massage first, and I need it. Need to make corresponding table number flags to go in the lime of everyone's tequila shot. Got the rings cleaned today too. Bought 3x donut donuts. One for us and one for each of our parents.

Okay all, today is my last day of work and then crunch time.

I was under the impression that decorations were extra from the catalogue. I asked and they didn't answer.

So I haven't taken much time to post in my own planning thread because I feel like I don't have the time with all the planning I have left. My job gets really intense at month end so I don't even or energy to do anything. And I have a p/t job on Sundays. I'm working straight through until just before I leave for my wedding! I have FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY. Then two days of wedding prep crunch time before it's off to Mexico! I'm already half packed. Things I need to sort out: -Finish my ring box. It's not properly lined. -Get 2x baskets for my flowers girls -See if it's possible to find biodegradable petals (not on the internet no time for shipping). I don't want to pay $25 for a bag of petals, and possibly x2 since I have two flower girls. -Create table numbers -Welcome brochure/itinerary -Reassess what toilietries I need. -Finish my playlist. A list for the DJ, and a playlist we will play off our own speakers between ceremony and reception for the cocktail hour. Decisions I need to make fast: -Center pieces. Pay the man, or bring my own. Leaning to pay the man. -Cake - decorate myself or not. Leaning to do it myself. We are thinking of doing a reasonably priced excursion or something for our group. Possibly a trip to Akumal Beach which shouldn't be too costly. This week has been hard. Sean's nephew (my nephew!) broke his leg and they cancelled his trip. The rest of the family is still coming, but I feel so bad for him. Trying to sort that out with the airline. Lots of other questions from guests and no time to answer really. By the time this trip comes around I'm really going to need it!

So my coordinator is going on vacation for the next week. I have a lot of questions left. I've asked to see my current invoice a couple of times and it seems to be falling on deaf ears. I'm not worried, I'm just frustrated. I want to work out my details. That's fine, next week will be extremely busy for me at work. Time will fly!

Thank you. Okay we're planning around it now. Getting down to the nitty gritty.

So I think a bunch of us did the Free Wedding with Palapa upgrade. It's been so many emails, and so many documents. I got it in my head that they would steam my dress as part of this package. But now looking back at my emails I can't seem to see anything about this. Do they steam my dress, and press the groom's outfit?

Uhm OMG! Why???? I'm having the BBQ beach menu..... I mean I think I am. Unless they pull this stunt on me. How many guests do you have? Is it too many or too little? And sorry for my vague canape question. I'm actually having a mini meltdown right now trying to pull all my details together and cursing myself for being a slacker. I meant to ask... the capapes how are they served? Just on a table? What kind of food is it? They are telling me now that they think I should add extra drinks between ceremony and reception, but I kinda thought that's what the cocktail hour was for. I dunno, I'm just confused and scared I'm going to get bamboozled in to all these extra charges. Such as being told I need a three course plated meal.

Does anyone know what the canapes are all about?

I'm picky, and I was ready to cry from not finding what I needed.... But finally

Glad to hear you say that. I'm not bringing anything with me for decor at all! I didn't upgrade decor either. I'm worried about my playlist (lack of) shoes (don't have those either), and favours (boy I'm a slacker)

I'm starting to freak out guys. I leave in three weeks.

My mother is sending me text messages because she interprets the song negatively. FFS I give up. Sigh. I'll pick something more obvious and upbeat I guess. I'm totally panicking about everything. Sean is too. We are realizing how many details are left that we haven't considered. Oh and if I get there on the 7 and you leave on the 8 then we do in fact overlap.

Haven't heard from my girl but that's fine. We keep changing our mind on details

I was assigned to Vania Lince today. Anyone know her?

I've asked a few people and most say no one will notice the lyrics. Still Considering and looking for more.

I started researching how to do my own makeup about a year ago so I could do my own for the wedding. Now I'm addicted to watching makeup videos. I'm going to do my own. Hair I'm hopeless so I'm all theirs.

I'm going through exactly this right now. What date will you be leaving? I'm there May 7-14. I love your idea of combining the dance, I'm going to do this. Totally saves me from thinking up another song. I'm going with Fleetwood Mac - Landslide. Only problem is that I can't listen to it without crying.

Soooo.... A week ago the best man cancelled because he changed jobs. Now we're hearing from others that it's because they are trying to conceive. Trying. That's just... Ugh.... You can't wait? Then test after?

Adriana just confirmed the booking with me cuz I got all paranoid and asked. I think she's about to pass me off to the co-ordinator as well.

As of today I'm at 31 seats on the plane. 27 adults, 4 children, 3 infants. So it's like I just woke up and realized I didn't turn on my alarm and I'm going to be late for work. Only it's not work, it's my wedding planning. My friends and family had a surprise shower for me on Sunday and it was amazing. Amazing. Mexican themed and so many great details. And it made me realize that what I've put in to the wedding is NOT ENOUGH!!! AHHHH!!!! Adriana from Grand Sirenis started messaging me regarding forms and information and I haven't had the time to fill anything out. Last week I had the most horrific month-end at work and I worked long and exhausting hours. Let me tell you, if next month end is as hard as this one I'm going to need this vacation badly. Anyway, this form is asking me all kinds of questions I haven't really thought long and hard about. Songs? Cake? Allergies? Oh man.... why didn't I start thinking of these things a while ago... Alright here's the ceremony music plan so far: Bridal Party: Bride: (unless anyone knows of a better ukelele wedding march song?) So then I need a signatures song, and an exit song. I only have one more song picked out and I think I'd prefer it for the exit. BUT!!! Question for you ladies. Do you think it's bad juju to use a song with sad lyrics? This is actually not a happy song but you wouldn't notice unless you were listening closely to the lyrics. Check it out and let me know what you think: Under the mother eyes of the Mexican sky She was happy and it shows in the sun And it was fate laid in stone Sacred heart, sacred groundHer two children and we moved as one And you said you loved me You said you loved me Now there's something missing when You're kissing me It's subtle yet it's gone And then I'm suspicious And then it gets vicious And then it's a hole right through the heart And you said you loved me I thought you loved me Now there is an ocean of time Between your life and mine You look happy And you're married again And oh my Lord how you've grown To find me still alone I am humble I'm still trying to forget When you said you loved me I thought you loved me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITyqoUMwl5g

This comment just washed fear over me. If they accidentally don't have the palapa booked for me I think I would have a nervous breakdown.

Air Canada balance is paid in full for all guests!