Azul Sensatori Brides - POST HERE!

[~Nicole~]

Hi Ladies.  I got a few PM's with changes to the date list, so here's a revised one.  If anyone needs to be added or removed PLEASE PM ME!!!!!!!!!

 

Happy planning!!!!

 

 

September 2010

Lecreatifbride - Sept 4, 2010

October 2010

amandamarieb – October 10, 2010

chong – October 10, 2010

November 2010

dstinationdrmr – November 12, 2010 – 4pm

dirtymartini – November 13, 2010 – Azul Beach

Ms.H – November 16, 2010

December 2010

mzgillis316 - December 3, 2010

jaimeburns – December 10, 2010

rkf1046 – December 11, 2010

 

January 2011

Murmel – January 24, 2011

February 2011

Less is More – February 19, 2011

March 2011

gingerlover36 – March 26, 2011

April 2011

dakotaAZ – April 2, 2011

Mahalo79 – April 25, 2011 – El Dorado Maroma

May 2011

TLGnhci – May 2, 2011

mmc1105 – May 6, 2011

JaimeCF2BR– May 7, 2011

Nikki O – May 7, 2011

amcferron – May 13, 2011

MaggieandJay – May 15, 2011

beaz2be – May 27, 2011

Bigboponthebeach – May 28, 2011

June 2011

jazz04 – June 12, 2011

July 2011

LMMDC – July 23, 2011

 

February 2012

msmarmar123 – February 11, 2012

 

 

 

[MaggieandJay]

 

 

Originally Posted by mmc1105 

 

 

 

Lol I'm sure he'll only have eyes for you 

I'm considering changing our reception site to Zavaz Plaza.  I'd love to see any pics if any of the married ladies would like to share how it was all set up!

 

 

 

Did you get pics? I have some from My WC

 

 

Originally Posted by TLGnhci 

 

Hey girls,

 

 

I keep hearing about a spreadsheet.  Is this something your WC shares with you?  I haven't actually started planning with her yet, as I'm not sure on where to start.  I feel like I need to find my BM dresses first b/c that will dictate my color scheme a bit.  This is the dress I'm thinking of ordering, but it's from China so I'm a little concerned about it.  I think it's really pretty though. 

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Elegant-Turquoise-Womens-Prom-Evening-Gown-Dress-/250686777848?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&hash=item3a5e18a9f8#shId

 

 

Really like those dresses!

 

 

Originally Posted by KittenHeart 

 

Hi girls!

 

Remember me? Hahaha, man I've been sooo busy lately it's ridiculous. DH and I decided to up an move last week as well and we're moving in 2 weeks and working 12 hour plus days and he's gone in Nebraska for a business trip...  anyways enough about me!

 

What have I missed?! How's everyone's planning? I miss all you old married ladies and B2B's

 

 

Welcome Back! The only new thing I have to report is everyone LOVES our invitations and got them so I am a happy camper right now!

[mshannon2b]

Maggie and Jay - I posted a couple of set up pics of Zavaz plaza a couple of pages back if you wanted a look?

[murmel]

 

 

Originally Posted by TLGnhci 

 

Hey girls,

 

 

I keep hearing about a spreadsheet.  Is this something your WC shares with you?  I haven't actually started planning with her yet, as I'm not sure on where to start.  I feel like I need to find my BM dresses first b/c that will dictate my color scheme a bit.  This is the dress I'm thinking of ordering, but it's from China so I'm a little concerned about it.  I think it's really pretty though. 

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Elegant-Turquoise-Womens-Prom-Evening-Gown-Dress-/250686777848?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&hash=item3a5e18a9f8#shId

Very pretty dresses! I would share some concerns as well about ordering them from afar. I have had a few girlfriends order things like that...some have been fantastic, some not so much. Try finding a review of the seller/dress designer and see what others report. And as long as you have a good seamstress at home, minor changes shouldn't be too hard to change, if it's not perfect! Good luck.

 

 

 

 

Originally Posted by JaimeCF2BR 

 

 

I couldn't remember which one building 3 was, so I had to look at the map .  I'm posting it for a quick reference if anyone needs it.  The two beach reception spots I'm aware of are in front of building 3 (pretty sure this is where the yoga spot is too) and in front of building 4 (next to the gazebo).  You could also use the beach bbq area. So technically, there might be 4 beach options?!  I'll take lots of beach pics to help us figure it out.

 

 

There are a few spots. I remember one is the yoga area, so the head table is usually set up on the wood deck and then the other tables on the sand (that's what we were told). Then they also said for smaller groups you can set up towards the premium building. But they suggested that to a maximum of 5 tables. Then there's the beach bbq area.

 

Quote:

Originally Posted by KittenHeart 

 

Hi girls!

 

Remember me? Hahaha, man I've been sooo busy lately it's ridiculous. DH and I decided to up an move last week as well and we're moving in 2 weeks and working 12 hour plus days and he's gone in Nebraska for a business trip...  anyways enough about me!

 

Good luck with the move! Hope everything goes smoothly and things slow down. Just yesterday I realized it's September....where did the summer go? Sigh...

 

[chong]

LOVE the dress. How long will it take to get it from China?
 

Originally Posted by TLGnhci 

Hey girls,

I keep hearing about a spreadsheet.  Is this something your WC shares with you?  I haven't actually started planning with her yet, as I'm not sure on where to start.  I feel like I need to find my BM dresses first b/c that will dictate my color scheme a bit.  This is the dress I'm thinking of ordering, but it's from China so I'm a little concerned about it.  I think it's really pretty though. 

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Elegant-Turquoise-Womens-Prom-Evening-Gown-Dress-/250686777848?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&hash=item3a5e18a9f8#shId

Welcome back! Where are you moving to?

39 days till the wedding!!! i am counting

Originally Posted by KittenHeart 

Hi girls!

 

Remember me? Hahaha, man I've been sooo busy lately it's ridiculous. DH and I decided to up an move last week as well and we're moving in 2 weeks and working 12 hour plus days and he's gone in Nebraska for a business trip...  anyways enough about me!

 

What have I missed?! How's everyone's planning? I miss all you old married ladies and B2B's

 

Jamie,

I was told by my TA that #26 on the map is where I am  having my beach reception. Thanks for taking pictures for us!

Originally Posted by JaimeCF2BR 

Certainly! 

 

I think there are 2 (maybe 3) options for beach reception.  Do you know how many guests you will have?  I can take pictures of both locations just in case.

 

 

Originally Posted by JaimeCF2BR 

I couldn't remember which one building 3 was, so I had to look at the map .  I'm posting it for a quick reference if anyone needs it.  The two beach reception spots I'm aware of are in front of building 3 (pretty sure this is where the yoga spot is too) and in front of building 4 (next to the gazebo).  You could also use the beach bbq area. So technically, there might be 4 beach options?!  I'll take lots of beach pics to help us figure it out.

 

 

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[TLGnhci]

Murmel, thanks for sharing.  I have read some good, some bad but I was having such a hard time finding a dress, I figured I'd give it a shot.  I only ordered one to begin with and I made an offer for less money which they accepted.  So, fingers crossed that it will turn out descent!!

 

Originally Posted by murmel 

Very pretty dresses! I would share some concerns as well about ordering them from afar. I have had a few girlfriends order things like that...some have been fantastic, some not so much. Try finding a review of the seller/dress designer and see what others report. And as long as you have a good seamstress at home, minor changes shouldn't be too hard to change, if it's not perfect! Good luck.



 

Good luck with the move! Hope everything goes smoothly and things slow down. Just yesterday I realized it's September....where did the summer go? Sigh...
 

I believe it said like ten days from the time that they receive the money. 

 

Originally Posted by chong 

LOVE the dress. How long will it take to get it from China?
 

Welcome back! Where are you moving to?

39 days till the wedding!!! i am counting

 

Jamie,

I was told by my TA that #26 on the map is where I am  having my beach reception. Thanks for taking pictures for us!

 

 

I thought I had hit the comment about the yoga place to comment on but I guess I missed it.  My WC said the yoga place is for cocktails only. 

 

Are there any beach locations where you don't have to rent the dance floor?  Does anyone know if it's cooler on the beach, than at the Zavaz Plaza?  That's my only concern.  I want to be able to dance and party it up without looking like a sweaty pig! ) 

[TLGnhci]

Ugh, are any of you using Destinationweddings.com?  I feel like I was given wrong information regarding rates.  I already had to fight to get my rates to where I was quoted.  Now, FI and I were gonna get the premium swim up suite (was told it was $760.00 more for the both of us) ~ Yeah right, just got the rates and they are like $1000.00 more per person!  How am I supposed to figure out a budget plan when everything I'm told changes!!! Soo frustrated right now, and really not able to enjoy planning this wedding. 

[msmarmar123]

That sucks that you're given wrong information...I am using destinationweddings.com and I LOVE our TA....Do you have the email or anything written where she told you the original price (the $760)...send that back to her and show her.  If it's  big enough concern for you, ask to speak to a supervisor/manager...that's a big difference in price.

 

Originally Posted by TLGnhci 

Ugh, are any of you using Destinationweddings.com?  I feel like I was given wrong information regarding rates.  I already had to fight to get my rates to where I was quoted.  Now, FI and I were gonna get the premium swim up suite (was told it was $760.00 more for the both of us) ~ Yeah right, just got the rates and they are like $1000.00 more per person!  How am I supposed to figure out a budget plan when everything I'm told changes!!! Soo frustrated right now, and really not able to enjoy planning this wedding. 

[TLGnhci]

 

 

Originally Posted by msmarmar123 

 

That sucks that you're given wrong information...I am using destinationweddings.com and I LOVE our TA....Do you have the email or anything written where she told you the original price (the $760)...send that back to her and show her.  If it's  big enough concern for you, ask to speak to a supervisor/manager...that's a big difference in price.

 

 

 

Msmarmar, what kind of experience have you had?  I know you say you love yours.  I'm just wondering what the difference is between yours and mine.  Can you give me some examples of how yours has helped you so far?  I'd greatly appreciate it. 

 

[msmarmar123]

She's just really nice and helpful....whenever I have a question she will always call/email (I'm a much bigger fan of email) within 24 hours (but generally within 8 hours or so) with a detailed explanation.  Even when she went out of town, she let me know response time might be a little longer./..but still replied.

 

She has already managed to save us over $2000 with the room upgrades/and the free wedding package (we are not staying in a premium suite, but because we are staying 14 days...they let it pass)

Then....there was a whole thing with switching to El Dorado for 7 nights....(Jaime...sorry..I wound up using my TA as she made this happen..but thank you so much for your help with the Friends of Paradise info) at the same price I was given by the Friends of Paradise program...she managed to get them to approve the upgrade at both resorts and still saved me a couple hundred dollars on that.

 

If I hear of anything "extra" that someone is getting...she will try to get that for me...not always successful....but it's always worth a shot...

 

And with so much time before my wedding..I am confident that there will still be sales and promos that I will definitely qualify for.

 

Her name is Beverly Tanner if you do decide to switch or anything......

 

Hope everything works out for you

 

 

Originally Posted by TLGnhci 

Msmarmar, what kind of experience have you had?  I know you say you love yours.  I'm just wondering what the difference is between yours and mine.  Can you give me some examples of how yours has helped you so far?  I'd greatly appreciate it.