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[phsexxy]

What are some of your favor ideas and bridesmaid gift ideas?

[MMK0386]

This helps so much. Sounds perfect to me! The ages of our guests are similar to yours. I have one more quick question- Was there a time limit for your reception? Thank you for your help. I really appreciate it! -Tara

Glad I could help! Yes, private receptions are 4 hours. After my reception we all jumped in the pool and swam until the guard told us the pool was closed lol! But if you want to continue partying there are options like the mojito lounge that stay open late with music, hookah, etc!

[MMK0386]

SO pretty! We just confirmed Samuel as our photographer for next April and I'm even more excited after seeing your pics! Just curious, when did you do your TTD? The day after? Also, are you planning to have your dress cleaned and preserved or what do most people do after TTD sessions? Is there any issue with it actually ruining the dress? Sorry...I'm trying to decide if I want to do it as I love my dress and want to keep it in good condition for any future kids haha. 

I am so excited for you that you just booked Samuel. He is seriously great. We did our TTD the day after the wedding. Sam picked us up at Azul and drove us to Puerto Moreles beach, which is about 15 min away. We did the TTD in the evening and we had to be in the lobby the next morning at 4:30 to catch our transfer to the airport! I was nervous about the dress drying in time but it worked out! As soon as we got back to the room, I rinsed my dress in the shower and then put it on the patio to dry. At about midnight I decided to go ahead and pack it up and it was surprisingly mostly dry. I put it in the garnet bag and then rolled it up and put it in a carry on bag by itself. We flew out of ATL but live in CLT so 2 flights and a 4 hour drive later, I took it out o the bag at about 8:00 that evening. I put it on my porch to finish drying and it's totally fine! I will have it cleaned professionally and then decide to keep it or turn it into a short dress to wear on our anniversary. Overall, I feel like "trashing" it didn't actually ruin it at all.

[MMK0386]

What are some of your favor ideas and bridesmaid gift ideas?

I actually did a post on what I got for my girls and I know it seems like a lot but I really really appreciated them coming out to MX for me and everything else that they did. I also didn't really spend that much considering how much I got. I believe I included a price breakdown in the post. enjoy and hope it gives you some ideas! http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/86020/my-bridesmaids-and-flower-girl-gifts-lots-of-pictures-some-diy-things#post_1901613

[Jennypert]

Where didnyounladies buy your hanging lanterns and lights to decorate the reception space?

I bought paper lanterns with LED lights at http://www.paperlanternstore.com. Price was pretty reasonable at $3.75 each for the 12 inch round. They have a big assortment of other styles and colors.

[TaraHall]

Ok. That is great!! Thank you for getting back to me so quickly!  

 

So you felt like guests could party and have music for four hours without worrying about being too loud? 

 

The resort looks so classy and family friendly, so I just want to make sure a lively wedding party wouldn't bother guests at all. 

 

Sorry to ask so many questions. I appreciate your help!

[MMK0386]

Ok. That is great!! Thank you for getting back to me so quickly!   So you felt like guests could party and have music for four hours without worrying about being too loud?  The resort looks so classy and family friendly, so I just want to make sure a lively wedding party wouldn't bother guests at all.  Sorry to ask so many questions. I appreciate your help!

No problem- it's my pleasure. Yes we were definitely a loud and lovely bunch! We partied hard and had a really great time. I had people all over the resort telling me my DJ was amazing and awesome and the best they heard week. (There were weddings going on all week). We actually even had a couple of "wedding crashes!" Lol. We were all partying and my sister goes "wait- who are those people?!" Hahaha we had already eaten and given toasts and speeches so I was like "whatever- the more the merrier!"

[MMK0386]

Ok. That is great!! Thank you for getting back to me so quickly!   So you felt like guests could party and have music for four hours without worrying about being too loud?  The resort looks so classy and family friendly, so I just want to make sure a lively wedding party wouldn't bother guests at all.  Sorry to ask so many questions. I appreciate your help!

No problem- it's my pleasure. Yes we were definitely a loud and lovely bunch! We partied hard and had a really great time. I had people all over the resort telling me my DJ was amazing and awesome and the best they heard week. (There were weddings going on all week). We actually even had a couple of "wedding crashes!" Lol. We were all partying and my sister goes "wait- who are those people?!" Hahaha we had already eaten and given toasts and speeches so I was like "whatever- the more the merrier!"

Loud and lively*** not lovely bunch. Haha sorry I'm on my phone so auto correct thinks it knows what I'm saying

[MMK0386]

No problem- it's my pleasure. Yes we were definitely a loud and lovely bunch! We partied hard and had a really great time. I had people all over the resort telling me my DJ was amazing and awesome and the best they heard week. (There were weddings going on all week). We actually even had a couple of "wedding crashes!" Lol. We were all partying and my sister goes "wait- who are those people?!" Hahaha we had already eaten and given toasts and speeches so I was like "whatever- the more the merrier!"

Here's a funny picture my sister took of me with the wedding crashers:

[TammyWright]

Originally Posted by Jennypert 

 

We booked the Premium Swim Up room for me and my FI. I am not totally sold on it but figure we can downgrade to a premium ocean view when we get there if we are not happy.  Does anyone know if privacy is a problem with the Premium Swim Up rooms?  Our contract is for 15 rooms in 5 categories - Luxury Ocean View, Family Suite, Connecting Luxury Room, Premium Ocean View and Premium Swim Up.  Our wedding is in June 2014 and we've already booked all 15 rooms with 37 people so far.  We think we'll have around 42-45 people when everyone gets around to making their plans.  I've already started talking to the Wedding Planner in Miami who is urging me to make a lot of decisions.  But, for me, it's too early to decide what to serve for dinner at an event that's almost a year in the future.  Has anyone else started planning so early?

We were in a swim up and we loved it.  It was quite private because the premium section does not get much foot traffic from the rest of the resort.  I guess you have to decide what you want for your wedding trip.

 

If you love to swim ad think you just want to chill in front of your room, it is perfect for that.  If you want to hang out with your friends at the main pool or beach you might not get as much out of it.

 

Also, they will not allow a bunch of your friends come to your pool and hang out that are not premium section guests.  I saw one bride do this and her guests got kicked out by security.

 

Also, note, the premium sections are much quieter than the rest of the resort.  If you have a loud, partier group, the adults section is great for that because it has a DJ, other adults, etc.