Any other 2014 brides here getting an early start?

[niknic456]

I don't post much in this thread but u girls help get me thru my work day and wedding stress with your hilarious post. I'm Nikki from Jersey and I'm getting married April 26,2014 @ Now Sapphire, approx 40 guests...90% completed with planning....I want to get the planning out the way and focus on things like getting in a 2 piece bikini...lol

[brownsugarbride]

Originally Posted by niknic456 

 

I don't post much in this thread but u girls help get me thru my work day and wedding stress with your hilarious post.

 

I'm Nikki from Jersey and I'm getting married April 26,2014 @ Now Sapphire, approx 40 guests...90% completed with planning....I want to get the planning out the way and focus on things like getting in a 2 piece bikini...lol

 

Yay Nikki!  Congratulations! We are wedding weekend twins, as I will be getting married the day before you.  (We have the same goals as well---I will be so glad to get the deposits over and done with so I can do the fun stuff!)

[happywife]

WOW you're doing great!! I just got confirmation on my venue that it's available for my date, let the planning begin!!!!

 

Speaking of bikini I am starting a 30 day challenge today, even though I have a year I figured I get the hang of it now

[niknic456]

Yay Nikki!  Congratulations! We are wedding weekend twins, as I will be getting married the day before you.  (We have the same goals as well---I will be so glad to get the deposits over and done with so I can do the fun stuff!)

Yay Nikki!  Congratulations! We are wedding weekend twins, as I will be getting married the day before you.  (We have the same goals as well---I will be so glad to get the deposits over and done with so I can do the fun stuff!)

I've always wanted a twin!!!! LoL....I did all my deposits...my FI proposed Mar 8th and I had the hotel and everything including guests deposits booked May 1st. I was not playing around!!! What are your colors?

[niknic456]

WOW you're doing great!! I just got confirmation on my venue that it's available for my date, let the planning begin!!!! Speaking of bikini I am starting a 30 day challenge today, even though I have a year I figured I get the hang of it now

What type of challenge are you doing? Maybe we can all do it!!! I started insanity last week and its hard but I'm already noticing a difference in my clothes. But I think it's a given that wedding stress equals pounds lost!

[happywife]

I tried Insanity and I COULD NOT do it.. LOL I am just doing one I found in pinterest they have lots on there! check it out, I am starting it today.

[pzl101]

haha, gone for the weekend, my turn to catch up !

[pzl101]

Originally Posted by zeman321 

 

We are using a TA, but did not have to block rooms. She used something called group-ease with Apple vacations. When we booked our trip and paid the deposit she got a PIN number that she can apply to each reservation that gives a discount. We also get a free room for each 6 rooms booked, I believe ( I think that may be thru the resort, not Apple) We only had to put a deposit down on our room. Guests book and put their own deposit down and have until Sept. 1, 2014 to make payments. I didn't want to put out the money for guest rooms....I figure that if they really want to go they have a year to make payments!

 

Originally Posted by tyrebride2b2013 

 

 

We didn't do a room block.provided our TA info in std & wedsite. Guests were welcome to book on own or use TA just asked them to say they were with our group if booked on own

OK, coll, thanks for the info. I'm in touch with a TA and see what kind of rates she can request.... I;ll out on our website that they can use her or book on their own too,

 

 

Originally Posted by Lori Granados 

 

Ok Ladies! I have never been so crafty until now!! Here are 2 of my DIY projects I have done so far. My ribbon wands for the send off and my chevron straws with flag! Very happy with how it came out!

cute and fun!

[pzl101]

wow, great job! getting things done! and love the ring!

Originally Posted by moodyc82 

So officially bought all the stuff to make my DIY passport invites, total cost $47 and can make 50 of them.....cost to do them through etsy would be $190 for 30!!!! Total savings, $147......I think that was a smart choice. Also, as of today we officially saved enough to pay for the ceremony, and my dress has been paid for already. Now to work on saving for the OOT bags, extras, rings, and honeymoon LOL Although we do have half the honeymoon paid off too

 

Originally Posted by moodyc82 



Kelli gave me an idea to post my ring and my passport invite i made! Happy sunday girls

[hclibby1982]

Originally Posted by happywife 

 

Hey ladies, I finally made up my mind on the venue Blue Venado waiting to hear if it will be available for our date and then we will take it from there... I was going back and forth on this because  I could not find enough pics on it but I finally found the perfect thread on it and I am convinced!!!! Now on to finding a not too big All inclusive resort for our guests... something where we will not get lost, LOL and its family friendly ( and of course not too expensive) any suggestions???

When I went to Playa Del Carmen last year we stayed at the Riu Palace and had access to all of the Riu's in Playa Del Carmen, there are 6 in Playa Car and they range in price and size but are for the most part walking distance to each other, except one which is on the golf course. The Riu Palaces (there are 2) are nicer than the other one's and not too big (in my opinion). I consider the whole Riu chain family friendly and budget friendly.  If you're looking for something closer to 5th ave in downtown let me know. These are in the playa car section of Playa.