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Quote: Originally Posted by MarlaB Okay girls, I must know how you all know such wonderful diverse music. I have to admit that I am clueless about most of these songs!! I feel so dumb. Is there a website I can go on to hear samples? I am sure I would like to use some of these songs especially the Spanish/Mexican ones. Ann, Did you ever get a chance to ask your guests how they liked the Mexican Trio you hired? I am 90% I will hire them which means I wouldn't have to download that much Mexican music. I'd have the authentic version!! Any Las Caletas bride know how much music I should plan on having for the dinner and reception? I assume the Trio doesn't play during dinner but I'm not so sure! Thanks We're music freaks so we have a huge library at home. To hear samples, besides the illegal download thing, you can go to sites that sell music and hear like 20 second samples (i.e. towerrecords.com, amazon.com, etc). There is a fairly accurate timeline provided when you sign your contract, have you done that yet? It says the start and end time of each segment of the wedding/reception. That's what I based ours off of. If you didn't get that ask them or I can pull mine out and tell you what they told us if you need it.

Kash I've been waiting to hear from you....I'm sorry there were some snags but from the video I saw it was lovely and I know you guys didn't let it ruin your day. But what a PITA!!!! Can't wait to see pics and hear about your European honeymoon. Congrats to you both!

Wow that will be stunning in white! Very pretty.

I'm late but welcome and congrats on the engagement! I think the caftan sounds really nice. As for the heat, you may be right. I live in L.A. where it gets pretty hot sometimes and I was very hot in my gown even when the sun went down! I brought a white sundress to change into after the first dance so that's something to consider if you go with a formal dress - you can always change. And I'm a fan of barefoot outdoor weddings. It's good for the soul to sink your feet in nature but really it's so much more comfortable too. Happy planning!

1) Was there any item that you wish you had included in your OOT bags? Dramamine!! I was going to then just told people to bring their own. We ended up bringing extra and passing them out anyway so we should have just put them in the bags. We were on a boat though so it may not be needed if you're just on land. 2) Was there anything you included that could have been nixed, or your guests didn't use very often? I didn't see anyone use the playing cards but maybe they did in their rooms at night? I could have done without them but they were cute. 3) Was there any certain items that your guests really used a lot, or really loved? Dominoes!! Many guests thought they were too cool and played by the pool like everyday. They loved the portfolios I put in their bags. They were like 12 pages but guests were impressed and found them usefeul. It included a welcome letter, itinerary, maps of PV and where everyone was staying, history of PV, where to shop, where to sight-see for free, guided tour info, a page of tips for staying healthy, and emergency info (#'s to embassies, doctors, credit card companies, etc.) They used the monogrammed bags often too and loved them, some people brought them to the wedding too. Oh, oddly also cocoa butter bar soap was a hit. Sometimes people forget that hotel soap is really drying and don't pack their own.

No problemo

hehehe....I'm such a dork...I just saw this but thank you all for your wishes like a month ago

If I could have done the deluxe wedding during the day I may have, just because the color of the water is so strikingly different at Caletas by day than by night, and the backdrop would have been so different. In the end I'm overly satisfied with it all. In June the sun sets after 8, pics weren't really dark until we hit the dancefloor. And that afternoon sun is no joke, it would have made everyone way more uncomfortable baking out there. I think April would be lovely if it works out for you, it's not as hot either.

Quote: Originally Posted by hln321 Hey, open invitation to come crash my wedding in April! I'm so trying to get back to Jamaica in the next year....you just may see me on the beach with a name tag on so you can spot me....LMAO! Quote: Originally Posted by JaimeLynne Great review Jamy! My FI and I are also planning on getting married in PV and then honeymooning in Jamaica! WOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey Jaime not only do we have the same name, but the same wedding agenda. Ceremony in PV, honeymoon in Jamaica. You're my BDW twin!!

Yeah those cakes look crazy delicious!! Thanks for sharing....beautiful )

Oh thanks Amy....give me something else to do at work besides work ....lol That's cool, thanks for sharing )

This is a bit off-topic but just in case this may apply to you, if any of those guests not staying at Dreams want to come see you at Dreams on another day besides the wedding, they will not be admitted. It probably won't matter but in my case there were a few relatives who wanted to meet us there for a drink and it was a no-go. We just went to their resort instead.

One of our gm's was a 3x and we got the gm shirts from here: Guayabera, Guayabera shirts, Hawaiian dresses, Camisa, Mexican wedding shirts I got my husband's guayabera from here and they also do larger sizes: Guayabera Shirt (Powered by CubeCart) Try these too: Tropical shirts. Mexican Wedding Shirts, Guayaberas, guayabera, Cubaveras, Havana Shirt co. Penners: Guayaberas, Mexican Shirts, Hawaiian Shirts, and Guayabera Shirts Or if you're feeling adventerous, get them when you get to Mexico. You can find beautiful guayaberas in all sizes and designs for cheaper than anywhere online.

OMG that was a test of patience indeed!! Well it looks like it all turned out well in the end. Can't wait for more pics and a review!

Quote: Originally Posted by mlb36 What types of insects are your trying to repell? Mosquitos? I could see them being a problem in the jungle. They shouldn't be an issue on the beach right? I would bring it just in case. I've seen flying bugs in Mexico that I couldn't identify and wasn't sure if they bit or not but I was glad to have the repellant. We were laying on the beach one night at like 2 a.m. and didn't apply the spray and our legs got all bit up by mosquitos. At the wedding though I didn't see one mosquito which was weird...maybe some of those candles were citronella? Not sure.

Quote: Originally Posted by mlb36 Great ideas! I thought of another thing. Its not really something to pack, but something to do. Call you CC companies & bank & let them know you will be in Mexico so they don't put a stop on your credit cards. I guess it doesn't work all the time but it has worked for us. We told them we'd be making charges in Mexico and Jamaica in a specific time period and we had no problems in either location. It was funny because the last few times I went to my bank they were all like "how was Mexico and Jamaica?" because those notes are on our account. Anyway, it's worth a try.

I thought this may be helpful if you're looking for some variety in your wedding music. We had a somewhat eclectic mix but maybe something will be up your alley ) Walked down the aisle to: Teena Marie - The Air I Breathe Played when we kissed then walked out to: Frankie Beverly & Maze - Golden Time of Day Cocktail Hour: Gypsy Kings - Moorea Pedro Fernandez - La bala Stevie Wonder - You are the sunshine of my life Frank Sinatra - Fly me to the moon Sun Ra - Dreams come true Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 - Mais que nada Joss Stone - Are you diggin on me? Diana Krall - I love being here with you Tony Bennet - The best is yet to come Frankie Beverly & Maze - Happy Feelings India.Arie & Sergio Mendes - Timeless Chaka Khan - Papillion Grover Washington Jr. - Soulful Strut Tommy James & the Shondells - Crystal blue persuasion Dinner: Goapele - Butterfly kisses D'Angelo - When we get by Sade - Kiss of life Etta James - At Last Gypsy Kings - Un Amor Minnie Ripperton - Here we go Dean Martin - That's amore Santana - Europa Phyllis Hyman - No one can love you more Sade - By your side George Benson - Give me the night Grover Washington Jr. - Be Mine Sergio Mendes - Berimbau Corrine Bailey Rae - Like a star First Dance Robin Thicke - Lost Without U Reception Disc #1 Shalamar - Night to remember Madonna - Holiday Tony Toni Tone - It feels good Franki Valli - Can't take my eyes off of you Teena Marie - 365 Black Eyed Peas w/Sergio Mendes - Mas que nada Michael Jackson - Off the wall Dean Martin - Ain't that a kick in the head Celia Cruz - La vida es un carnaval Father MC w/K-ci & JoJo - Everything's gonna be alright Sublime - Summertime Frank Sinatra - The way you look tonight Selena - Bidi bidi bom bom Mr. Vegas w/Sergio Mendes - Bananeira Digital Underground - Kiss you back Koffee Brown - After Party Dazz Band - Whip it Reception Disc #2 B.B. King - Rock me baby Guy - Groove me Rosemary Clooney - Mambo Italiano Lucy Pearl - You De la soul - A roller skating jam called saturdays GQ - I do love you Tony Toni Tone - Wildchild Elton John - Something about the way you look tonight Eric Benet w/Tamia - Spend my life with you Chris Brown - Excuse me miss Mariah Carey - Make it last (remix) Teena Marie - You make love like springtime Tower of Power - Time will tell 311 - Love song R.Kelly - Happy people Talib Kweli - Stay with me LL Cool J - I need love Last Dance Donna Summer - Last Dance

Oh sure...no problem )

Quote: Originally Posted by JANET1111 I just invited my friend with the best handwriting over, ordred takeout for us both, and we did them all ourselves. They didn't look like traditional calligraphy, but they were cute anyway so I was happy. Great idea Janet. My mom was going to do them with a regular ink pen in her 1950's cursive - you know how everyone had to learn precise penmanship in the old days? LOL Anyway that would have worked too. I think you shouldn't fuss too much because the envelopes are the first thing in the trash anyway.

Nevermind I answered my own question. TA said January 08.

Anyone know when UNIK is opening in Isla Mujeres? Are they already accepting reservations?

Mine came pre-printed with the address only and it looked fine.

I did ours too. I took calligraphy classes years ago and it finally came in handy. I agree some professionals are too pricey. My envelopes came printed with return address on outer envelope and response card so all I had to do was address them to guests. If you have time go purchase some calligraphy pens and practice at home. You'd be surprised....those pens can work wonders! Even your normal print or cursive, when written with a calligraphy pen, can look very elegant. Nobody will analyze it and go "what font is that?". Or if they do they're weird...lol.

Good ones, Maria. I included all the emg. numbers in a welcome portfolio in the OOT bags...if you have the time it's helpful to guests. In addition to what you both have, I suggested guests bring: hat addresses in case they want to send postcards comfortable shoes single dollars for tipping insect repellant dramamine extra batteries for cameras/ipods/etc. (they get costly oot) That's all I can think of for now.

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak We cook everything on the grill in the summer---- hell, we've even grilled pizzas before (with homemade pizza dough baking on the grill, as well as all the veggies, meat, cheese, etc...).... It's one of our favorite ways to cook even in the winter... Mmm....Maria we've never tried grilling pizza but why not? Sounds great. We grill year round out here too, I guess it helps that it never rains. Few things beat the smell of grilling food! Jaime good prep work, it will make the day of so much easier. I'm sure your burgers will come out very tasty!