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[melfaybik]

We were looking into a private group catamaran cruise and I know Paradise Catamarans in Puerto Adventus has a really good package and they are rated #1 on Trip Advisor. 

 

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Originally Posted by Mwise17 

Yet, ANOTHER question.....is anyone doing/did a private group catamaran cruise?  If yes, did you use Lomas? Is it cheaper to use someone else? 

 

Melissa

[melfaybik]

Hi!

 

Can you add me?  I am getting married on 5-28-11 at Azul Beach Hotel!

 

Thanks!!
 

Originally Posted by MaggieandJay 

Updated List if we are missing anyone give a shout! YAH to Less is More our Feb bride to be!!!!

 

February 2011

Less is More – February 19, 2011

 

March 2011

gingerlover36 – March 26, 2011 (AB)

 

April 2011

dakotaAZ – April 2, 2011

KristyMichelle - April 3, 2011

Michele4172011  - April 17, 2011

gems2104 - April 19, 2011

Mahalo79 – April 25, 2011 (EDR Chapel/AS)

dlaroqu - April 28, 2011

Chapa – April 30, 2011

 

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

*Lyndsey* - May 17, 2011

beaz2be – May 27, 2011

Bigboponthebeach – May 28, 2011

bryteyedbride - May 28th 2011

Vic0214 – May 31, 2011

 

June 2011

ginnigurl - June 4, 2011

gom4good - June 9th 2011

jazz04 – June 12, 2011

Mrs Goose - June 25th 2011

 

July 2011

karlaandmark July 19th 2011

LMMDC – July 23, 2011

Lynsey – July 25, 2011 (EDR)

LauraMInn - July 30, 2011 (AB)

 

August 2011

Herbie76 – August 2, 2011

Jwashing - August 6, 2011

 

October 2011

1106wedding - October 22, 2011

mwise17 - October 24,2011

 

November 2011

Jesse Nov 12, 2011

 

 February 2012

msmarmar123 – February 11, 2012 

 

April 2012

Kerry872 - April 11 2012 

[melfaybik]

Thank you for the information!  Where are you getting married at?
 

Originally Posted by Nan 

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Originally Posted by melfaybik 

Hello All Past and Future Brides!

 

I am having a very difficult time deciding between a Legal and Symbolic wedding because I am concerned about the Judge or Minister not being able to speak very good English.  I have seen a lot of wedding videos (some at Azul) where the judge/minister speaks very bad English and you cannot understand what he/she is saying throughout the entire ceremony.  We are having our ceremony videotaped professionally and it would be so much better if we could understand what is being said at the ceremony.  I really want to do the legal ceremony but now I am leaning more towards the Symbolic ceremony and getting married in US before or after the wedding. 

 

Do you know if the Ministers for the Symbolic Wedding speak better English than the Judges for the Legal Wedding?

 

Is anyone having a friend or family member performing the ceremony instead of hiring a Minister?

 

I was wondering what other brides are doing? 

 

Looking forward to hearing from everyone and thank you!! J

 

Melissa

Melissa:

My WC will be doing all the paperwork for my legal wedding in the Riviera maya. I´m having a legal ceremony performed by a Mexican judge who speaks Good English. Here´s her web in case you want to know more about it. www.floresjulieta.mex.tl 

[murmel]

 

 

Originally Posted by melfaybik 

 

 

 

I was all set on doing a legal wedding because I think the same thing as you so I totally understand....I feel like it won't feel as special if I do it before and I don't want to lose the feeling you get by getting married before.  I wouldn't tell anyone if we got married before but it just feels like it won't be the same feeling on my wedding day! Ugh...I don't know what do do.... The only reason why I am thinking of doing the symbolic wedding now is because I saw a video of a wedding where no one could understand the minister and I want to atleast be able to understand the minster a little bit. 

 

 

 We did a symbolic wedding in Mexico, but got married in Canada before we left. We did not tell our guests and the symbolic wedding truly sounded and felt like my wedding! The other one in Canada (also special, don't get me wrong) but that was signing the paperwork. The real wedding feeling was in Mexico.

 

I do need to explain, we wanted to also include my mother, who is bedridden and in a nursing home (she could not make it to Mexico for obvious reasons). So we choose to get legally married in front of her in the nursing home. That way she was there for my "wedding". That being said it also made our planning easier for Mexico, since we could now do the wedding whenever we wanted...didn't have to wait the 3 business days and the ceremony was performed in english.

 

None of our guests know the difference, and you still sign a Marriage certificate, so it certainally does have the 'real' feeling. Whatever you choose it will be a magical day!

[1106wedding]

Too funny! But adorable and very endearing:)

Random coincidence but I got an email today from my FI (I'm away for work this week) and he had attached a word doc with 6 potential rings. He likes a more simple style (which I do too), a thick silver band with rounded edges. I like that he started the process himself, but then again, he's been totally involved in this process which makes it that much more fun. He's so excited to go ring shopping for HIM, since we spent quite a few months ring shopping for ME!
 

Originally Posted by MaggieandJay 

Funny FI story today to share:

My FI is kinda random when he decides he wants to talk about the wedding or make a decison about something for the wedding. Today I am working and an email pops up from him. Randomly today he decided he wants THIS wedding ring.

http://ring-ninja.com/8mmbltiwisig.html  So I check out the website. Look for online reviews and decide that it's a legit good website. The reviews are great. I call and ask them about their return policy and it's great. You can pay with Paypal which i like WAY better then giving credit card directly. So I order it. The funny thing is this ring is SO NOT something I would think he would pick out. He is a bit more shall we say plain. This ring is edgy. He said he asked several girls in the office and they all decided on this one. HA, Very random for a Thursday.

 

 

[bigboponthebeach]

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Originally Posted by Mwise17 

THANKS BIGBOP!!!!

I do feel much better after the really nice messages of how late others are on things
 ( I guess misery really does love company!)   Appreciated....many, MANY more questions to follow...I am going to look up the DJ you are using....any particular reasons why you chose him over some of the others the ladies are going with?

 

 

 

Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach 

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Originally Posted by murmel 

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Originally Posted by melfaybik 

Were just the bride and groom greeted by a waiter with a tray of Mojoitos or were all the guests greeted with the Mojoitos?

All of our guests!

 

Also I have (hopefully) managed to post my resort review.

Here's the link:

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/azul-sensatori-hotel-by-karisma-all-inclusive/reviews#4221

 

If that does not work, it's under Resorts/Villas, Azul Sensatori.

 

Great review, Murmel! Tahnks so much for sharing your thoughts and feedback with all of us B2B's! Your insight answered alot of nagging questions I had and helped me plot and plan a few more things. Quick question:  What was the total cost of the Cocktail Party you held on the beach right next to your ceremony site? That's a great idea and I'm thinking about doing the same...Thanks! 
 

Originally Posted by Mwise17 

What wedding package did everyone choose?  I am undecided (on a lot of things), but am not sure if it makes sense to do the "free" pkg, and then add all the private reception pieces we want, or just go for a biggie (gold or whatever its called) and if that will be cheaper in the long run?

Wondering what other brides are going with......

 

**sometimes I avoid coming to this site because I feel so unorganized...you all sound like you know EXACTLY what you want and I am so not there!!!!!!! 

Also, I forgot to mention to you that there is no reason for you to feel unorganized. We are all at different planning stages and we are all here to help each other. I too am REALLY undecided on alot of things re: our wedding, but I find that by coming here and reading up, I'm able to narrow down my desires versus things that don't catch my eye. These ladies are great, so lean on us if you need help! If it makes you feel better, I am 3 months away for our big date and haven't sent out invites yet. ;-)  WELCOME!

 

The DJ was actually my FI's project.....(and don't tell but I kinda hijacked it after he gathered all the options) LOL  But basically he read the DJ reviews on this site and then he went to Youtube and watched clips of both Mannia and Doremixx. He also contacted them both via email and reviewed both song lists and he finally contacted them via phone. We watched the youtube clips together a few nights and we both vibed with Mannia more. He also felt alot better when he spoke with him on the phone because he got a lot of questions answered and felt that he was "friendlier." Lastly, when we told Mannia about the outside vendor fee, which I believe he was already familiar with, he negotiated with my FI and came down alot lowed than Doremixx was willing to. So that solidified it for us......

 

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Originally Posted by Jessie 

We are doing a full welcome dinner using the beach bbq menu.  We are getting married on Saturday - some of our guests are arriving on Thursday, some on Friday, so we'll do the welcome dinner on Friday night.  I guess it depends on when all of your guests are arriving.  Since ours aren't all arriving on the same day, it makes sense to do it the first evening that everyone would be there.  I think it would be ok if you do it a day after you arrive....it gives everyone some time to settle in.  How large of a group are you expecting?

 

Originally Posted by Mwise17 

When is everyone planning on doing their welcome cocktail party (for those that are having one)...???

I was thinking the day we land (as of right now, we are leaving 6:30am Toronto and arriving 9:30am Cancun)....but my TA brought to my attention that should we be delayed, it could be super tight.  Also, would the guests want a planned event right away? 

My worry is that the point of it (to get to know everyone) will be lost a little a day and a half after we arrive!

Any thoughts?

As well, for those staying a week and going with the legal ceremony....which day out of your week are you planning your wedding day?  I know we have to be in the Country for 3 business days, not sure what makes sense...?

 

We are planning on having our "welcome party/rehearsal dinner" on Friday evening at Spoons. We will have a reception on Saturday evening as well following our wedding. We have not decided if we will have a cocktail party for all of our guests on Friday night and then only invite our close family to the rehearsal dinner or if we will invite everyone to the Spoons "rehearsal" dinner and then have a cocktail hour for them following the ceremony while we are taking our photos. ???? Still undecided on how to handle that. I also don't know if it worth having a cocktail party between the ceremony and reception.........I'm open to past brides help here..........
 

Originally Posted by murmel 

Well Ladies, my planning journal is finally done!

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/69198/murmel-s-planning-journal-pic-and-template-heavy

 

Now onto preparing my house to get it ready to sell. We bought a new house just before we left for Mexico....hence why I am behind! We get the new place March 15

GREAT planning journal!!!! I was impressed overall but TRULY impressed by the fact that you made your own OOT bags!!!! You put Martha Stewart to shame! LOL Everything looked so organzied and well put together. I also loved your center piece idea and hope to snag that idea from you as well! CONGRATS again! 

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Originally Posted by MaggieandJay 

Funny FI story today to share:

My FI is kinda random when he decides he wants to talk about the wedding or make a decison about something for the wedding. Today I am working and an email pops up from him. Randomly today he decided he wants THIS wedding ring.

http://ring-ninja.com/8mmbltiwisig.html  So I check out the website. Look for online reviews and decide that it's a legit good website. The reviews are great. I call and ask them about their return policy and it's great. You can pay with Paypal which i like WAY better then giving credit card directly. So I order it. The funny thing is this ring is SO NOT something I would think he would pick out. He is a bit more shall we say plain. This ring is edgy. He said he asked several girls in the office and they all decided on this one. HA, Very random for a Thursday.

 

 

NICE ring! Black is my favorite color and that ring immediately caught my eye. Very nice....
 

Originally Posted by 1106wedding 

Too funny! But adorable and very endearing:)

Random coincidence but I got an email today from my FI (I'm away for work this week) and he had attached a word doc with 6 potential rings. He likes a more simple style (which I do too), a thick silver band with rounded edges. I like that he started the process himself, but then again, he's been totally involved in this process which makes it that much more fun. He's so excited to go ring shopping for HIM, since we spent quite a few months ring shopping for ME!
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaggieandJay 

Funny FI story today to share:

My FI is kinda random when he decides he wants to talk about the wedding or make a decison about something for the wedding. Today I am working and an email pops up from him. Randomly today he decided he wants THIS wedding ring.

http://ring-ninja.com/8mmbltiwisig.html  So I check out the website. Look for online reviews and decide that it's a legit good website. The reviews are great. I call and ask them about their return policy and it's great. You can pay with Paypal which i like WAY better then giving credit card directly. So I order it. The funny thing is this ring is SO NOT something I would think he would pick out. He is a bit more shall we say plain. This ring is edgy. He said he asked several girls in the office and they all decided on this one. HA, Very random for a Thursday.

 

 

 

Guess I need to get on my FI's ring.........
 

[MaggieandJay]

Updated List if we are missing anyone give a shout! YAH to Less is More our Feb bride to be!!!!

 

February 2011

Less is More – February 19, 2011

 

March 2011

gingerlover36 – March 26, 2011 (AB)

 

April 2011

dakotaAZ – April 2, 2011

KristyMichelle - April 3, 2011

Michele4172011  - April 17, 2011

gems2104 - April 19, 2011

Mahalo79 – April 25, 2011 (EDR Chapel/AS)

dlaroqu - April 28, 2011

Chapa – April 30, 2011

 

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

*Lyndsey* - May 17, 2011

beaz2be – May 27, 2011

Bigboponthebeach – May 28, 2011

melfaybik - May 28, 2011 AB

bryteyedbride - May 28th 2011

Vic0214 – May 31, 2011

 

June 2011

ginnigurl - June 4, 2011

gom4good - June 9th 2011

jazz04 – June 12, 2011

Mrs Goose - June 25th 2011

 

July 2011

karlaandmark July 19th 2011

LMMDC – July 23, 2011

Lynsey – July 25, 2011 (EDR)

LauraMInn - July 30, 2011 (AB)

 

August 2011

Herbie76 – August 2, 2011

Jwashing - August 6, 2011

 

October 2011

1106wedding - October 22, 2011

mwise17 - October 24,2011

 

November 2011

Jesse Nov 12, 2011

 

 February 2012

msmarmar123 – February 11, 2012 

 

April 2012

Kerry872 - April 11 2012 

[Mahalo79]

Wow I love that ring!!  Thanks for sharing, I am going to email it and get FI's opinion, so far he could care less about his ring - maybe this will kick him into gear!

[Mahalo79]

I just wanted to say hello, I have been MIA for a little while but I need to get back on here on a daily basis, reading all your posts is really making me more excited about going and realizing all the little details I still need to plan!  Ahh!!  Better get out my pen and paper and add to my to do list and I go through all these posts!  I better go read back over the last 2 months I have some catching up to do = )

[Mahalo79]

Ok just wanted to share

 

 

 

 

 

one more thing I wanted to share before I start work = )

I just found my shoes (day before the dress fitting too, no stress!)  I just wanted to post my shoes, they are in a cream colour (my dress is cream) and the best part only $39.99 at The Shoe Company!  I was just about to pay $130 for a pair that were kind of ok too, I'm so happy with them!