JaimeLynne

Quote: Originally Posted by mora Yes Jaime, I am so excited about the trip!!! I will do my review ASAP... the only thing is I cant post pictures, but I will figure it out or I will ask you for help. Yes, definitely ask one of us for help and we'd be glad to!

Quote: Originally Posted by Raeka Ok I caved in.... couldn't resist Looks good!

Your bridesman (that's totally cute btw) needs to get with it! Seriously, it sounds like you guys are doing a lot for him - sheesh! As for the Dr. titles, that just seems silly to me. Geez people, get over it. Yay for you accepting a job offer! What will you be doing?

I just read this and would love to hear the update!

Oh man, my mouth is watering reading this thread! YUMMMM!

Quote: Originally Posted by dragonfly I didn't have many options, so we had to use the resort photographer. We paid $555.00 for a couple of pics before the ceremony, the ceremony, and 1/2 hour after (yes this truly sucked). Included was the dvd of 50 pictures, and two printed 5'7 printed copies from the dvd. He was in way to much of hurry, and didn't focus on the pictures I asked for. The TTD shoot we hired another resort photographer. We got 2 hours of her time 112 pics on the dvd, and 30 printed 5'7 copies from the dvd, this cost us $600.00. Tropical pictures has a monopoly on the resorts for photography, an I really think they kind of sucked. My photgrapher the day after was good but she really didn't know what she was doing and we just winged it. You got sooo lucky with your TTD photographer!

Quote: Originally Posted by David and Laura Finally a post where I can brag about saving money (see alterations, dress and invitations posts . I am getting a really awesome deal, partially b/c my wedding is off-season in the states, and partially b/c the photographer isn't super well known yet and wants to build his portfolio to include more destination weddings. I am paying a flat fee of $3000 ($1000 for his travel, which I booked, and $2000 for his photog. services). For this fee I am getting: - 3 hours of photography for the rehearsal/rehearsal dinner - All day the day of the wedding (no time limit) - Trash the dress/day after the wedding photos at the ruins (his suggestion) His portfolio is awesome. Check out his website: Jean-Marcus Strole - Photography I think his rates have gone up a bit, but he is still reasonable. He lives in Seattle and will fly anywhere. I will post a review when I get back from the honeymoon in November. His work does look very nice, great deal on the price too!!! We'll be eagerly awaiting your review.

Good tip, thanks Lizz!

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Quote: Originally Posted by NurseSarah On the information section of my pocketfold invites, I stated "Please consider wearing dressy beach attire in shades of white and khaki". I elaborated on my website to state that we were going for a "white wedding" look, and gave some examples of clothing to wear. We are also thinking of going for that look. Quote: Originally Posted by KRISTEN I used Beach Chic on my invites. Truthfully I have been getting a lot of jokes, or I guess they are kidding when they ask "What is that"? Hahaha this reminds me of "Dallas Chic". We usually tell people that if they ask what the dress code for the gallery is

What a great idea. I know I have one for next month, might have to dig or shoot again for this month's... fun!

Quote: Originally Posted by amyh AAAHHH! I just sent Prisar an email for a quote! Hans is going to kill me! I really thought I could plan myself, but i just noticed she posted another wedding and it looked so nice! I let her know that we had already booked the location, band and photographer, so hopefully she'll give us a good deal.. ( I can dream right!) AAAHHHH here too! lol I just sent them a request for more info. Hopefully we will get to meet them in December! Christine, thanks for the tips! And yes you are our first Mayan Palace bride (thus why you're having so many questions fired at you ). Thanks for being so helpful!

I have another question - why did you decide to hire an outside wedding coordinator? Marco seems to be on top of things so far. If you could go back and do it all over again would you still spend the extra $ to get an outside WC?

Quote: Originally Posted by mora Yes we will be there at the same time, I am flying on the night of the 22nd, and we will go with Hector the whole Sunday to check on sites: Mayan Palace, Westin and Villa Salamandra, the church, music and photogs mainly. Jorge has to come back in Tuesday so I will have another meeting with Hector (WC) on Wednesday to check on flowers, cake, decoration, hair salon, and the small details that man doesnt care too much LOL I am flying back home on Friday in a very late night flight , my parents are also going with us and my brother , sisters and my nephew and niece so It has become a family vacation!!! That sounds like fun! I think it'd be great to have your family with you - hopefully they can help you remember all the things you'll need to ask! I can't wait to see your review Edna!

Quote: Originally Posted by mora This is a great post!!! I was wondering what else should I ask/see during my trip... Same here. Good tips Tara

Quote: Originally Posted by PVBride Jaime, Aren't you visiting Puerto Vallarta sometime soon?? We're set to go Dec. 16th-20th ~ Can't wait! You must be so excited!

Oh no!! I'm so glad to hear you and Brandy are ok - well, shaken up but ok I guess would be a better way to phrase it. That stinks that your FI is out of town. Big hugs for you both!

Happy Birthday Edna!!!!

Once again, I'm jealous! You are going to have the BEST time! Adam seems so nice, he offered us a site visit there awhile back when we were first considering it. However, we ended up going to Riviera Maya instead (not so bad since I got a ring on the trip ). Man PF is going to be sooooooooo nice. Have a blast!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Hopels 5 rounds of shots (1 for every year my friends have been married) and Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee to recover in the morning! I thought it was a cute way for them to put together some of the little things on our registry I love presents, btw! Haha, that's awesome! I love presents too

I have been to the Royal in PDC twice. It is soooo beautiful - it's what made us think about having a DW in the first place. Do you have kids coming too? I know the one in Playa doesn't allow kids, not sure if the one in Cancun does. I really haven't heard anything about the Royal in Cancun yet but the one in Playa is so fabulous I would expect something similar.

Fun! What was your first present?

Wow, congrats to you both ~ I'm sure you're jumping with excitement!

Looks like you guys had such a great time. Adorable pics, thanks for sharing! The squirrel scene is priceless.

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