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Just remember the bulk of your money is going to be on food/drinks. No matter where you go

I am in Dallas,TX , I know the lady who did the cake. I go to her bakery all the time. The cake just shocked me , it's very different

send a picture of what you want

After mailing the q&a my TA have confirmed 2 bookings beside the wedding party.

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyP that is cute. ANd i like the privacy one. Lawrence's response hell no we will tell you where are staying and how long we will beb staying. we will see when the schedule says we are scheduled to see and not another second more LoL that is too funny, with the holidays I know that some people forgot but this was good way to see who is serious about attending the wedding w/o calling

I created a q&a for guest, many of my guest had a questions about travel to Cabo. After sending the q&a guest start book their hotel/airfare. The q&a was a spark to get a reponse. I mailed save the date in aug 07, created a website in aug 07,then mailed a q&a this month. Maybe this will help anyone who is getting a slow response from their guest. See below ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Family & Friends We have received several questions regarding travel to Los Cabos,Mexico. To answer all questions please see Q&A below: Q. When can I book hotel reservation: A .___________ are accepting reservations. The room rate is $190.00 per night +plus tax for single, double or quad. Q .When is the last day to book a hotel reservation under the group rate: A. Last day to book is May 15,2008 Q. What happens if I miss the hotel reservation deadline for group rate: A. Whatever the regular room rate is at that time. Normal room rate is $300.00 + per night, per person Q. Is the Hilton all-inclusive A .No Q. How much is airfare? A. Airfare can range from $475.00- $550.00 + per person. Closer to the departure date subject to higher rates or limited availability Q. Can I book my air reservations with the selected Travel Agent A. Yes Q. When is the last day to RSVP? A. May 15, 2008 via the weddinmg website or Travel Ageny Q. Do I have to book my hotel reservations with the selected Travel Agent Q. Can I use Hilton rewards point A. That will depend on the hotel availability for awards points. Q. When will we (bride & groom) arrive in Los Cabos A. For our privacy we will not release that information. We will greet everyone at the welcome reception on July 11, 2008. Q. Passports: A. If you have not applied for a passport please apply by January 31, 2008. Please allow 2-4 months or longer before receicing a passport after the applicantion is sumbittted. If you have questions please contact the United Postal Service or your local government. Passports are required!! Please direct all travel questions to our Travel agent

After emailing Carolina, Mara did email me

I am freaking out, the menu that was sent to me today, is not the same very limited food selection and prices have went up. So I have 2 menus for 2008 not sure which one is current. I did email the WC to see what's going with the menus .Then they want to charge $4.50 for water, I do not understand that, $4.50 for tap water in pitcher is crazy!!!! I hope the meant $4.50 for bottle water.

Do any hilton brides have a copy of the menu. If so please email the menu [email protected]

Quote: Originally Posted by kchat17 I have had issues with Mara since day one. emeline used to get back to me so quick, sometimes within the hour I sent it. Mara would take two weeks to get back to me. Which doesn't sound liek a lot but when you have an important question it feels like eternity. I've also had issues with her not really understanding what Im saying. (i.e requesting pictures of bouquets with orange and hot pink gerbera daisies and getting 10 pictures of pale pink roses). Things have gotten a little bit better. I sent her an email yesterday and she responded about 3 hours later. Thinking maybe she just focuses on one bride at a time and all the others get put on the back burner. If I dont hear back from her I usually resend my email and just say "not sure if you got my email, but I was wondering.... and just C&p ing my last email. She usually responds within the next day. Didnt go with the florist she recomended (Mazarte). I emailed them over a month ago to send my some price quotes and didn't hear back from them. In the meantime I contacted Cabo Flowers, which are much cheaper, and Donna has been awesome to work with. Coming up with excellent ideas and emailing me right away. Mazarte email me today and I just told them i went with another florist. oh wellll... I am still having problems with Mara emailing, when we called the GM of the hotel , she called me and emailed the same day. Mazarte has been good about responding to my emails

Not sure if I will use a mircophone, but I did ask the dj for speakers to hear the music. I selected my own vendors on my own. Only vendor I might use from the hotel is the florist

Great pictures!!!!

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Quote: Originally Posted by tkim Hi, my fiance and I are thinking of having our wedding at the Sheraton Hacienda del Mar. Does anyone know how/where I can rent chairs (not slip-covered) and seating for the reception? How much would this cost in Cabo? Thanks! They don't provide chairs?

Quote: Originally Posted by NYJen I know Kristine (kpulse) is having trouble. I haven't had to email Mara for anything lately but I just sent her an email now. I'll let you know if/when I hear back from her. I have sent emails regarding the menu and no response I sent email regarding the rooms and no reponse until my mother called the General Manger Are you using the hilton florist?

Quote: Originally Posted by cheese_diva I work with a couple that are getting married on a cruise in February. None of the co-workers were invited to the wedding.. The groom asked me last week if I would come to a bridal shower. She doesn't have allot of family/friends locally. I told him the invite was really nice, but that it wasn't great ettiquette to invite people who aren't invited to the wedding.. he of course was shocked and thought it was silly but I explained that bridal showers are for gift giving. Yes, celebrating, but come on.. showers are for gift giving. (I think I was nice about how I explained it.) They also had an engagement party and invited co-workers to this. (no problem there but I didn't go due to location of the party being far from where I live.) I understand keeping the guest list small because that's exactly what we did with our wedding, but I also didn't invite co-workers to the engagement party (really small.. just local family and wedding party) or my bridal shower/bachelorette. I'm thinking that because I was invited I should buy a gift and go, but I feel kinda weird knowing I wasn't a close enough of a friend to be invited to the wedding. Of course I'm happy for them, but we don't see each other outside of work. In fact, the bride-to-be just left the company so I will rarely see her going forward.. however I do work with the groom. Oh, I received an email invite today from her aunt.. the party is this Sunday! Any thoughts? What would you do? I would not go, just my thoughts

Is anyone having problems with Mara returning emails

Great Pics!!

I like dress #1

Try going to a local florsit in your city, maybe they have them for sell or able to create you something

thanks ladies!!

Have anyone used Mazarte Floral mazarte.ventas

I am using her also

Quote: Originally Posted by albrosious i went to Bath and Body the other day and got mango mandarin soaps for $1 each. They smell tropical. i also bought really cheap tahiti sweeti body lotion. that is as far as i got but i am excited to have started purchasing things I like the idea of the soaps

Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek that's interesting. How many people do you have attending? Do you have any pics of this? I got the idea from the knot magazine or bride spring/summer 2008 issue I have about 25-30 attending