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Not to hijack, but does anyone have any recommendations for a cellist, violinist, or another stringed instrument ensemble or soloist. Bill is really set on this, but I haven't heard much about anything except guitars, and he would prefer something more classical. TIA gals!

I have a question about deposits with the photographer specifically. How did you make your deposit: check, cash, other? Our photographer suggested making the deposit in cash, but I wanted to check if this is common. Thanks!

This is interesting, because I had never imagined of using our IPods. So, are people who are using them still planning on hiring a DJ or who do you hire to control the music for the now. I think playlists are great, but I would also want the music to be somewhat spontaneous. I would be interested to hear what is the exact setup for doing this. Thanx fo the great info so far

I am in the same boat. We are at the Hilton, but regardless a destination wedding alone means that guests are going to have shell out significant $ to attend. I just have to keep telling myself that this is just one of the downsides of choosing to have this type of wedding. I'm hoping that with the advanced notice those who are close to me will be there, but being realistic they might not all be able to. But, when it comes down to it, this is the only wedding I would like to have.

Maybe brunch is the way to go. My future FIL and his wife have no qualms, but it is Bill's maternal side of the family that is problematic. My future MIL would probably attend an event where they were present, but would not like it. Her mother (grandma) on the other hand is the issue. She may not even come to the wedding knowing that dad will be present. Bill is definitely going to talk with them, but he doesn't want to have a dinner or brunch because he doesn't want any other situations outside of the wedding where he will have to deal with them being together. I understand, but I want to do something and also think we owe it to our guests who are spending so much to be with us. I guess I could always do 2 different meals, but that would not be my first choice. The whole situation is hard for me to understand. I have a HUGE family, and everyone gets along just fine. Bill is an only child, and his family is tiny - yet there are so many problems. I guess that is just the nature of things

I would like to a dinner the night before our wedding or a brunch afterwards to spend more time with close friends and family. Also, with everyone spending so much to be with us in MX, it is the least we could do. However, Bill's parents are divorced and do NOT get along. He does not want to provide any other occasions where they will have to be together. Any suggestions? I feel bad not hosting something...

I love looking at the websites! This is great help for when we get around to doing ours. Thanks girls!

Very nice. My friend is attending a traditional wedding in Mexico this Jan. I will have to pass this along to her so she is well-prepared!

I love the fruit idea. I have seen pics of centerpieces with limes and lemons and think they look beautiful. So, it seems that most people are putting the looks together on their own. I think I can handle it, but was curious about how everyone was going about accomplishing the decor. Thanks for the responses so far!

We are narrowing down our choices on locale. I'm wondering if services should be a factor? How difficult is it to plan decor and potentially have to travel with decorations such as luminaries, candles, favors, etc.?

Ok - we are just beginning to plan for a May 2008 wedding, and I am curious about how you ladies are deciding on decor for your event. Are you working with a wedding coordinator outside of your event location or are you using the coordinator at the hotel? Are you bringing all of the items for the tables, favors, etc. with you to Mexico or are you getting them there? I'm sorry this is so vague, but we are just starting to plan, and I'm wondering how this all works!

When my oldest nephew, John, got married (we're the same age!), he received my father's (his grandfather's) wedding ring. My sister wrote a poem herself and read it to him/us remembering our father/grandfather who could not be with us and how his wedding ring was being passed down to his oldest grandchild. EVERYONE was bawling, but it was beautiful, and especially because my nephew did not know about it. Although it was sad at that moment, the ceremony went forward and everyone was overjoyed for their union and knowing that my father was still a part of that day.

Thanks for posting the pics and other info. PB is one of our contendors!

That is such a cute story!! Again, it just goes to show that even the not-so-perfect proposals really are perfect

Quote: Originally Posted by MARKSBRAT we didn't do save the dates, but I saw some cute ones taken in a photo booth. each frame was different. (there are 4 frames) the first said "save", the 2nd said "the", the third said "date", then there was a pic of the couple with the date in the last frame. or something to that effect. they had a magnet stuck on the back.... I saw these too. Maybe in a magazine? I like this idea a lot because the old photo booth pics are black and white and classic. But, I wonder how you would get them done? Do you actually go to a photo booth and take pics until you get 4 in a row that are actually good? I am so unphotogenic, so this would be a problem for me

Quote: Originally Posted by cancunbride2be Hi all! I think my FI and I decided on silver luggage tags for favors. That way, people can use them on the flight home and it's not anything bulky or fragile for them to pack. We didn't think that they would be left behind, like other favors are. Karla, where did you purchase the personalized koozie. I think that is a great idea for the OOT bags!!! I was thinking of doing luggage tags also. I think it is practical and cute for a destination wedding. Plus, in fun bright colors, they work wonders for identifying your black suitcase out of the 30 that go by on the baggage claim.

I really love this. I am not especially close to my future mother-in-law, so I think this would be a sweet gesture.

Here is how our engagement happened: We went on vacation to Europe in August, and the first place we visited was Paris. This is one of our favorite cities, and we have spent lots of time there because I studied there for a year in 2001-2002. On our last night there, we went for a really nice dinner at Monmartre, which is a part of the city that sits a little higher than the rest. After dinner, we walked over to Sacre Coeur, a beautiful old church and looked at the city with all of the lights. This is where Bill planned to ask me, but things did not happen as planned. A group of Germans nearby started up a conversation with us and invited us to have a few drinks with them. I immediately accepted and began talking with them about Munich, which was the next stop on our trip. After several drinks, we decided to head back to our hotel for the night. We walked through the Moulin Rouge area to get to the Metro stop. This area is full of sex shops, but is really kitschy and touristy. We had been in that area of the city a hundred times, but Bill kept making very strange comments about how we was not happy to be walking through there. It made no sense to me at all, and I thought he was acting really weird. Only later did I realize that it was because he had wanted to try and ask me on the walk, not remembering what the atmosphere was like in that neighborhood. We eventually made it back to the hotel, and I got ready for bed. When I got in next to Bill, he pulled out the ring. I was completely shocked! He told me how he had planned to ask me all night, but it just didn't go as planned. The first words out of my mouth were "Oh, so that's what's wrong with you!" Then, I said "yes." We still laugh every time we tell that story, and I think we will be staying at that same hotel every time we back go to Paris for the rest of our lives.

Quote: Originally Posted by host hi alison, there are tons of cabo/mexico brides here...let us know how we can help. where are you getting married? when? how many people? have you found your dress? We have narrowed down the choices to Cabo Sur, Hilton, Sheraton, and PB Sunset (still a lot I know). We will have between 60-75 guests. I haven't started seriously looking for a dress. We are planning for May 3rd, 2008, so when should I begin the dress hunt?

I agree completely. I have just begun looking through the posts, and already I thinkg I will sleep better

Hello - I'm Alison and my boyfriend of 7 years and I are getting married in Los Cabos in May 2008. I'm so happy to find this forum!! Thanks!