Azul Sensatori Brides - POST HERE!

[dstinationdrmr]

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Originally Posted by taylorwd Meredith! Don't worry about not having started the planning process yet. You've still got lots of time. DWs work on a different schedule than regular ones since most of the planning is done through the resort. I'd start off by contacting your WC at the resort and asking him/her for advice on where to start. They'll probably ask you some initial questions about your wedding (budget, colors, themes, etc) and then will give you some ideas to help get the juices flowing. You can go as simple as their packages or add on to your heart's content! Just be prepared for the cost as Karisma resorts aren't known for being cheap or bargaining. There's another bride on this thread (Crista Lee) that's getting married at AS in November, too!

Thanks for the tip!! I'll do that when I'm off. I work overnight so getting things done is kinda hard sometimes.

[KittenHeart]

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Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr Thanks for the advice. We actually went into it with the thought that if all of our closest friends and family could go, then we'd go through with it. So, it took us over 2 months to decide on Azul and in the process we picked everyone's brains that we HAD to have there. His parents were the main ones saying, "Just tell us when and where and we'll be there." When we finally booked the date and paid the deposits is when his dad made the comment that he didn't want to go to Mexico to get shot up by drug lords! WTF? Anyway, it's all straightened out now. They're all on board now (I had to give them a geography lesson). So let the planning begin! Now where to start is the problem!

HAHA! My mom told me the same thing... "you know it's very dangerous down there now with the drug lords and all the murders" I had to explain to her it's like us being afraid of something going on in NY while living hear in LA... it's so far away!

I'm glad you have it all sorted out. Just do one thing at a time and you'll be fine

[KittenHeart]

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Originally Posted by Afrommert Andrea, and girls... Did you or do you plan to send anything special for the guest who attended your wedding after you get back? Im sending out my THANK YOUs to guest for my AHR now and I still haven't sent my official thank you for my guest in Mexico. I went and bought a bunch of Thank you cards( not the bulk kind, big thank you cards) and Kenny, my husband had made a video compiled of all our pics of the wedding with music in the background. So were making copies of put the video and sending it all who attended the wedding. Im just wondering if anyone else had any unique ideas on how to thank everyone who comes to mexico?

Amy I think that's a great idea! I was thinking of sending a video or a photo etc. I hadn't put too much thought into it quite yet

[KittenHeart]

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Originally Posted by rkf1046 Hello All! I just booked 12/11/10 for our wedding at AS! I have been trying to catch up and read all the posts, but there are so many!!! So very excited!!!

Congrats and !!!

There are a lot but it's a lot of useful information and should answer a lot of questions

[amybermuda]

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Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr When we finally booked the date and paid the deposits is when his dad made the comment that he didn't want to go to Mexico to get shot up by drug lords! WTF? Anyway, it's all straightened out now. They're all on board now (I had to give them a geography lesson). So let the planning begin! Now where to start is the problem!

Honestly - get used to people saying stupid sh*t like this to you! One of my BMs was telling people while she was here visiting me how expensive it was, my best friend's mom was saying how DW's are selfish.... I mean, it just happens. My advice is to try and stay calm and dont take it personally. Everything and emotions are heightened when its your wedding, and sometimes its just a foot in mouth kind of thing.... I actaully told people after they said stuff like that, "listen this is my wedding and so I knowmy emotions are higher and I am more sensitive about this stuff, but I really need you to support my decision to have a DW and if you have any issues or comments if you could just bring them to me only." It really worked!

Good luck and welcome to the forum!!!!

[~Crista-Lee~]

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Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr Yeah, I saw you're the 10th. Congrats!! There is also supposed to be another wedding on the 12th with me. I wonder who that is? What are your colors?

I had a really hard time deciding on colours, I was torn between pinks and blues. My BM dresses ended beiong hot pink, so I've decided to just go with a tropical colour theme - pinks, blues, purples etc... I've decided to not worry too much about it. No matter what, it will look great...

[taylorwd]

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Originally Posted by ~Crista-Lee~ Wendy!!! They are fabulous, your outfits are great! The vintage pin up feel is so hot. You are one stunning girl!

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Originally Posted by lolo HEEELLLOOOOO SEXY Ladies!!!! Katie and Wendy....well done girls!!! The pics are beautiful Katie I love the first ones of you, very beautiful and sexy. And the team shirt is hot .They are all hot ,it will be tough to pick the faves!!! Wendy the vintage feel is very glam!! You look beautiful, love the ones on the chaise...saucy!! I am so happy more women are embracing their bodies and showing them off!! Those are some lucky boys!!! (still waiting for mine

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Originally Posted by Afrommert TAYLORWD< HOT HOT HOT pics, you girls amaze me! Love all your confidence and so will your hubbys!!!

Thank you ladies!!! I think I can speak for all the girls on here who have shared their BD pics when I give a great big for all the great support you all have given! It's so hard to keep them a secret from my FI b/c I'm so excited to show him.

[taylorwd]

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Originally Posted by amybermuda Honestly - get used to people saying stupid sh*t like this to you! One of my BMs was telling people while she was here visiting me how expensive it was, my best friend's mom was saying how DW's are selfish.... I mean, it just happens. My advice is to try and stay calm and dont take it personally. Everything and emotions are heightened when its your wedding, and sometimes its just a foot in mouth kind of thing.... I actaully told people after they said stuff like that, "listen this is my wedding and so I knowmy emotions are higher and I am more sensitive about this stuff, but I really need you to support my decision to have a DW and if you have any issues or comments if you could just bring them to me only." It really worked! Good luck and welcome to the forum!!!!

Good for you rising above and being honest about your feelings. I'm so glad they listened to you. But, Grrrrrr, I'm mad for you right now! LOL. I know you've moved on but hearing about it now when people say stuff like that just makes my blood boil. You've got me in your corner, albeit I'm thousands of miles away!

[taylorwd]

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Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr Thanks for the advice. We actually went into it with the thought that if all of our closest friends and family could go, then we'd go through with it. So, it took us over 2 months to decide on Azul and in the process we picked everyone's brains that we HAD to have there. His parents were the main ones saying, "Just tell us when and where and we'll be there." When we finally booked the date and paid the deposits is when his dad made the comment that he didn't want to go to Mexico to get shot up by drug lords! WTF? Anyway, it's all straightened out now. They're all on board now (I had to give them a geography lesson). So let the planning begin! Now where to start is the problem!

Hahaha, my dad was the exact same way! He's on board now and is one of the most excited people, I think, but he amused us with his worries of being kidnapped or killed.

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Originally Posted by rkf1046 Hello All! I just booked 12/11/10 for our wedding at AS! I have been trying to catch up and read all the posts, but there are so many!!! So very excited!!!

Welcome!! We'll help any way we can!

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Originally Posted by Afrommert Andrea, and girls... Did you or do you plan to send anything special for the guest who attended your wedding after you get back? Im sending out my THANK YOUs to guest for my AHR now and I still haven't sent my official thank you for my guest in Mexico. I went and bought a bunch of Thank you cards( not the bulk kind, big thank you cards) and Kenny, my husband had made a video compiled of all our pics of the wedding with music in the background. So were making copies of the video and sending it all who attended the wedding. Im just wondering if anyone else had any unique ideas on how to thank everyone who comes to mexico?

That is a great idea! You're very nice to your guests. Since we're taking our guests sailing in Mexico, we figured that would be their "thank you for coming/ we're so happy you're here."

[~Crista-Lee~]

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Originally Posted by taylorwd Hahaha, my dad was the exact same way! He's on board now and is one of the most excited people, I think, but he amused us with his worries of being kidnapped or killed. Welcome!! We'll help any way we can! That is a great idea! You're very nice to your guests. Since we're taking our guests sailing in Mexico, we figured that would be their "thank you for coming/ we're so happy you're here."

Speaking of which Wendy, thank you for the referral to Paradise Catamarans. We've booked a private morning catamaran snorkeling trip for our guests as a thank you gift to them. Mark was totally awesome to deal with and was so quick at getting back to us with everything. I can't wait... I've read so many great reviews and all of the "special" wedding surprises they do... although I don't want to know what those are until we're on the boat!