Lorilou

I think it's a great idea too! a friend of mine did it through their hotel in Maui...I think the Princeville? They too pretty much had everything and just wanted to "treat" themselves to spa, surfing lessons, snorkeling, etc. I tried to buy for them, but it was too close to their departure...one thing with their registry that was a bummer, had to buy weeks maybe even months in advance of their stay. Don't know the details of the other HM registires. I say go for it!!

Quote: Originally Posted by JaimeLynne Hi Lorilou, I am also planning on having my guests stay at the Westin. Have you tried going through a travel agent yet? Honestly, that is your best bet. Often they can get prices lowered, bonuses, etc. for you that you yourself couldn't get otherwise. I think they'd also help you with the issue of a deposit, although I haven't gotten that far yet. I'm trying with a friend who's a travel agent but not sure if it will work out. did you work with a TA? would you recommend him/her?

Quote: Originally Posted by Wisco4 Mine will just be our logo, then we'll include a typed letter inside with the goodies to thank them for coming and the itinerary. how did you make your logo? it's great!!

Quote: Originally Posted by bethtamar Yeah, Kristin booked appointments for me and my bridesmaids! I trust her opinion and she said this was her first choice! She actually contacted me with hair appointment decisions yesterday. She also recommended Sebastians and FrancGole. Will likely go with which ever is cheapest for my bridesmaids.

Quote: Originally Posted by bethtamar I am trying to reserve rooms at the Grand Mayan in Nuevo Vallarta but I am still waiting to hear about their deposit/refund policy! Paradise village is also in NV. Where are you thinking of having your guests stay? I tried at the westin but they want to charge me $3,000 for the deposit and not refund it until after check out!! ugh!

Quote: Originally Posted by KARALANE Hi, We are having our "Welcome Dinner" at Dacquiri Dick's in PV. This will be during resturant week the meals are 3 course with 3 options and it is 249 pesos. ddpv For our RD we are going to Karen's Place in Bucerias, they wedding catering starts at 180 pesos, so I am sure a regular dinner is cheaper. Karens place at Bucerias (http://www.virtualvallarta.com/puert...index.shtmland) Hope that helps! Is Karen's Place a restaurant or just a caterer? Sorry, also, where is Bucerias in relation to the Marina and Nuevo Vallarta? Did you have to bring your own drinks?

do you know if Barcelona's can accomodate around 90-100 people for the same thing? struggling to find an affordable Rehearsal/Welcome dinner for everyone incluidng drinks. Thanks!

Sebastian Hair Salon information on Sebastian Salon in PV

Quote: Originally Posted by bethtamar My WC made me an appointment for hair and make-up at the Sebastian salon...has anyone seen reviews of this salon? Did Kristin organize that for you or did you ask? I wasn't asked that yet? Hmmm....

Renting the house just for the day also. too expensive to rent for longer unless we charged our guests, which doesn't seem right. Good idea on the brunch. we thought we organize a brunch the next day but that everyone would cover their own. Hopefully, they won't mind. We are getting closer in booking a rehearsal place, i'll be sure to pass along the iniformation just in case you'd like to see. Also, did you organize a hotel for your guests? I'm debating on that...

We are holding our wedding at Casa Salamandra, a private villa in nuevo Vallarta. Have you organized hotels for your guests? I'm trying to navigate that task currently.

thanks ladies, can anyone recommend a good TA to go through? I don't know where to start. thanks!

welcome to the forum. where is Tulum, Mexico exactly? maybe I can help.

welcome. good luck!!

I've tried to arrange a room block at the Westin for our guests but they want to charge my CC $3,000 as a refundable deposit. Is this normal practice? we really like the hotel and seems reasonable for price but I don't see it fair to actually charge my CC unless we don't fill the room block by the cut off date. Any suggestions? Or should I go a different route, through a travel agent? Thanks!

I contacted two of her referrals and they just raved about her and her team. I actually talked to one girl for awhile and all my fears we put at ease. BTW, i'm getting married the week before your wedding on the 17th of May. Very excited!!

Bethtamar, are you planning your rehearsal dinner or are you having Kristin plan it? we are currently trying to find a place through DD to accomodate 90 people for a sit down/buffet dinner with drinks for a welcome/rehearsal dinner. but finding places can't stay within our $50-60/pp budget. any suggestions? thanks! we've looked at agave grill and villa Premiere for a cocktail and heavy appetizers but no dinner...

Thanks! that's helpful information. did the salon provide any photos of bridal hairdo's they've done in the past? Or do you mind posting your photos after you get married...just like to see examples. thanks!

we decided on Casa Salamandra in July with Kristin's recommendation. seems like we are in the same planning stages. we are bringing in our own photographer but same with the venue, caterer, etc. Are you doing a rehearsal dinner with all your guests? we are trying to figure that out but with around 90-100 guests, get expensive?

I'm also getting married at Casa Salmandra and using The Dazzling Details...how far along are you in the planning process?

i'm getting married May 17, 2008 in Puerto vallarta at a private villa called Casa Salamandra... so excited. using kristin from Dazzling Details, so far so good. having trouble finding a rehearsal dinner for 90 guests...any ideas?

I'm a NV bride too at the Casa Salamandra with DZ too!!! new to the forum and everything, so happy to meet you all and curious how far along you are with your planning. i'm getting married 5/17/08...

I'm getting married at Casa Salamandra and using Kristin from Dazzling Details. Trying to narrow down hotels for our guests approximately 90 guests from all over the world. Checking out Westin but also the Marriott. We are also looking for ideas for our rehearsal/welcome dinner, any suggestions? we'd like to do dinner with drinks but prices are steadily increasing with options. any help would be greatly appreciated. any other brides using DD, how far along are you in the process, what should I expect. thanks!!

I'm also getting married at Casa Salamandra but May 17, 2008 and I'm also using Kristin with Dazzling Details. How far along are you in the wedding process and how many guests are you having? we're having around 90 people and are trying to chose hotels and rehearsal/welcome dinner. thinking Westin and haven't gotten too far with rehearsal/welcome dinner. any ideas? thanks!!

I'm getting married at Casa Salamandra May 17, 2008 and the Dazzling Details is my WC. How far along are you in the process? We are having 90 or so guests and trying to figure out hotels, and welcome/rehearsal dinner. Any ideas?