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[A10CalGal]

Why are you torturing yourself by trying to plan an at home reception? Can't someone else do this?? Your mom? Seems like a lot to deal with all at once!

[~Melissa~]

Welcome to the forum... try not to stress. We're here to help. I know what you mean by frugal. I try to be frugal but it never works out. hehehehe

[-Kate-]

Welcome!! Try not to stress - it'll all work out.

PS - We hate the F word too - we call each other "matey".

[anaderoux]

Bienvenida Laura!!! I'm getting married in cancun!! let me know if I can help you out!

[TammyB]

Welcome... not much to add that the other girls haven't said already.. Just want to say welcome, and let us know if you have any questions.

[MagsieMexico]

Welcome Welcome!

I am driving myself crazy trying to pick a location to get married in, so at least you have managed that, good work! Actually, Dreams Tulum is one of the places I am considering. Glad to hear you have been there and loved it, since some of my reservations stem from the bad reviews I've read of the 'old buildings'... Although I called them last night and they said you can reserve the new building... so that's good!

 

Can't you have a simple reception in Tulum, and then if anyone wants to throw you a party when you get back, they can?

 

Just an idea... and welcome!

[TATrisha]

Welcome!

Try not to stress too much. Invitations can be really fun! Depending on if you are doing a more casual wedding you can do things like passports, message in a bottle, or the traditional invite. I think destination weddings are exciting, so no matter what people will be excited with the invite.

As for the at home reception, could you hold it in a park or at a local art museum? A lot of times smaller town art museums are a lot cheaper but make for a really great atmosphere.

[Christine]

welcome, we have a lot of people getting married in Tulum

[laura b]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I was telling people at work how I'm now on the computer about 6 hours a day since I got engaged...trying to figure it all out.

So, I saw this cute palapa idea for the wedding couple (we're having a morning wedding and then hanging out on the beach the rest of the day with our friends until our cocktail hour). My mom and I are going to hang ivory and blush pink gauze all around whichever palapa my FH and I are going to hang out under that day. That's the idea that I'm currently excited about.

I also want to get blush pink rice umbrellas for the ceremony. Seems like I'll be hoisting a lot of luggage.

The AHR is still a mystery. I've tried some local city-owned places, and they're in way high demand. We're in a lottery for one, and the other one that is anywhere near decent is only available one time this year. So, still working on that.

Phew.

Aw, but it's kinda fun.