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Margaret, I am using Manuela de Novak of Paradise Weddings. They are an independent coordinating company and she charges $500. She is awesome. her email address is info@mayarivieraweddings.com, let her know that Sunamita referred you if you decide to go with them. Their website address is Destination Weddings - Rivera Maya Weddings in Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cancun and Mayan Riviera

Quote: Originally Posted by Susan101207 I just found this pic. I really like the flower, but don't know what it is. Any flower experts out there? Hi Susan, I was just in my friends wedding last week and she had flowers just like these and said they are peonies. Unfortunately they are only availabe from May to the beginning of June

Quote: Originally Posted by dragonfly Wear it everybody loves looking at a bride. People will be thrilled to see you in it . Kelly~ I bought a dress from White House Black Market for my AHR. As much as I would love to wear my wedding dress, I am having two AHR's, both before the wedding ceremony in Mexico, and I kind of wanted to save that dress for that occassion. is it weird that I want Rob to see me in it for the first time in Mexico at what we would consider our wedding date? If the receptions were after the fact, I think I would wear it, although they are both going to be casual events, so I would stick out like a sore thumb. By the way, this makes me think of something. I don't know how many of you are getting legally married in the states before you have your ceremony in Mexico, but this is the route that we're taking. For those of you that are doing this, which date are you going to celebrate as your anniversary? The date that you got your marriage license, or the date the you had your ceremony? Just curious.

Quote: Originally Posted by AQHARIDER I got Jeff the B-Pics, and was planning a Tag Link Series watch until he changed his mind on his wedding band and ended up with a 7mm Platinum Tacori that was more expensive than the watch I was going to buy...I just didn't have that much money to do both, boohoo...So, I think the new watch will have to be an anniversary present. I bought him a Movado for Christmas 2 years ago tho, so he does have a nice watch. On a different note, I am loving the trash the dress photo! Did you wear your same wedding gown, or did you purchase a separate one for this occassion?

Hey girls, I am glad that there are so many girls with good taste here! ;-) I bought the compass at Compass Jewelry and Compass Gifts. They are VERY reasonably priced as well, just in case your budget is tight...which is most likely the case!!! I know mine is...thanks for the input, all of you, I think I am leaning towards #5 as well

Kelly had mentioned on another post that a compass (among other ideas) would be great as an engagement gift for on FI, and I absolutely fell in love with the idea, so much so that I purchased one today! Now I am thinking of what to engrave on it and I came up with a couple of beginning ideas. Will you gals let me know which ones you like, and if you have any other suggestions, i would love to hear them...keep in mind that it is a compass, so I am thinking of something related to that somehow, and i am limited to 50 characters, including spaces. 1.) I can't wait to find what lies ahead of us 05/23/08 2.) One of our many adventures begins today 05/23/08 3.) So blessed we found each other 05/23/08 4.) I am never lost with you by my side 05/23/08 5.) Two lives, one journey...I love you always 05/23/08

Yes, Paradise Weddings in Playa del Carmen is what I meant. I've been in contact with Manuela for a couple of weeks, but it is really hard to get a hold of her, and I am constantly repeating what I want because she'll come back to me with stuff that i didn't request. I am not sure if it is the language barrier or what. Those of you that are working with WC, does it take a while for them to get back to you??

Anyone ever worked with this WC company?

I agree with you, Kelly, I am hesitant about the ipod thing, because even though he will appreciate it the day of, it will go out of style and eventually be archaic just like cassettes and video tapes are. Hmmm...I do like the compass idea, that is very sweet.

Ah, I had no idea that was the technical term for them, I am getting those for him for our anniversary next month, since it's our last anniversary as bf/gf. I was going to give him a card first that says "are you SURE you still want to marry me" and then show him the album...nice, huh?

Okay, i am obviously coming into this thread very late, but thought I'd add my two cents. First of all, what are B-pics I was going to get my FI's ring engraved with "Te amo mas" which means "I love you more" and it is what we say back and forth to each other. Also, this isn't very expensive like the other gifts mentioned, but I thought my FI would like it. I was going to buy him one of the newer, nicer iPods and have it engraved and load it with our favorite songs and photos of us so he has that music to listen to and pictures to look at the day of our wedding before we get married.

Anyone ever worked with this company before? They do wedding coordination and so far things have been going well, but I wanted to know if anyone else is having them plan your wedding as well. Thanks! Micas de Miralls weddings in Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya

How about the El Dorade Seaside Suites? Forbes and Frommers rated them one of the top resorts in the area for 2006. They are all-inclusive, adults only, supposedly just a fabulous resort. Downfall: if you are planning on having your wedding here, you cannot bring your own photographer unless you want to pay $500 for a day pass (even though the rest of your guests would only pay $72).

Quote: Originally Posted by mexicomelissa Here is the link to our pics... melandjohn/Wedding 2 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Great pictures, Melissa! Thanks for sharing

Hi Melissa, thanks for your response. I know that these photographers are top picks, however I had not actually read post-wedding reviews, which is what I was getting at and looking for. I am glad to know you had a great experience with Claudia's group. I went to your website to view more photos of your wedding day but could not find any. Can you post some? Thanks!