Michelle&Steve

Quote: Originally Posted by plumsugar My guys are getting their suits from Dante's Tuxedos (Dante Zeller?). I don't know if there is one by you (I think its NY/NJ/CT based), but def. look them up if you can! The rental for 7-10 days came out to $156.00 with the suit and a shirt! And best of all, you can alter and re-alter them as much as you'd like. Our guys dont really wear suits much, especially not light colored ones, so a rental was the best option you jsut made my day!! my fiances cousin rented tuxes from them and i was gonna look into it... that price u got is great! which tuxues are u renting with that price? is that with a discount? the website has a 20$ promotional discount when u register with them... i was wondering if that was already with 20 off...

so heres my dilemma... I need some advice from those of you who have had a relatively large wedding (about 100 ppl) guest list So I'm sending out the Save the Dates. My next step is to start getting group rates... I need to kind of know how many people are planning on coming, so i know what knd of rate I'll get. I think booking 10 rooms or 40 rooms would make a difference in price, im assuming. So I wanted to kind of include some sord of note in my envelope with the save the dates to get an idea of who is def planning on coming. How do I go about all this. I'm kind of stuff on that part of planning. Im gonna get a travel agent to do most of the searching, but Im just stuck. what comes first, giving people a price, or getting an idea of whos coming and then getting a price. what did you guys do? THanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by megs123 Hi all, I have been looking for a location for our wedding, and would rather have a full Jewish ceremony with a rabbi on the beach rather than getting married in Toronto before we leave. We were leaning towards either Jamaica or st lucia but I don't think either have a single rabbi! Has anyone been in contact with any rabbis on any island other than Cuba, Dominican Republic or Mexico (we don't want to marry there because we have friends who have already had weddings in those places) thanks so much for your help!!! its sooo tough.. we are etting married in mexico (i know that doesnt help) but i still couldnt find a single rabbi to do the ceremony... so im pretty sure we're flying one out from home.. good luck! i hope you have more success than we did! Michelle

thanks everyone.. it is def a huge weight off of my shoulders! 1 big thing down, 2 more to go. Trying to figure out the band situation and the Rabbi situation. But definetetely excited about Elizabeth, she's great! Hey Jenn, we did need to give her a deposit to reserve our date. I think that basically goes for any of the photographers

Im so happy. One big decision was made! Elizabeth Medina is wonderful and has been so easy to work with! SOOOO excited for our big day!

aww.. thanks everyone.. i did feel like a princess in this dress... the designer is La Richi... Shes new in the wedding dress business. My future MIL is in the design business and knows her. She used to do couture , and then had a passion for wedding dresses, and recently started.. I think in a few years, shell be all over the place.. i lucked out in that my MIL knows her.. YEY!

Quote: Originally Posted by PaulaV 3 hours. I negotiated an extra half. Do you have your times already? havent figureed out the exact timeing yet.. but i know i need more than 3 hrs for the reception... we are haivn it in the hall.. so i need to see how to work that out...

Quote: Originally Posted by PaulaV My reception is from 5:30 - 9pm. I know my friends will want to continue to party and feel kinda strange saying we will continue at one of the hotel bars and then go to Azucar (since they are open late). Claudia has told me in the past it is $10 (+ tax and tip) per person per hour to continue partying there. Did anyone just stay put in the Tower lobby bar area? I am asuming that is close to the Tower terrace? I don't want to make the ackward transition outta there. The $1000 extra also hurts a bit for 2 more hours there. Any advice? hey .. how many hours did claudia tell u are included in the reception.. ? ill prob have close to a hundred people, and adding a few hours is soo costly! :-(

Quote: Originally Posted by mora Yes you can rent tuxes in Mexico any major city has rentals. Here is a link where you can rent in Cancun: Tu Boda en Cancun - Proveedores HTS how does it work in terms of your groomsmen.. u give the measurements over the phone? this would save me so much money instead of renting 9 GM suits here for a week

thanks everyone!! i really appreciate it! i actually had her put it on a second time after i tried on a bunch of dresses, and the second time she didnt really tie it up.. thats when i sneaked in a few pictures.. lol.. its ok though, she didnt totally ruin the experience for me. I got it from a bridal store in Ny actually (fontana bridal) I am definetelyl excited to see it in my own size! lol.. time to slim down a bit.. ahhahah

soooooooo sorry thats so big

I'm soooo excited!! I finally got my wedding dress! i couldnt get really good pics cause the lady wasnt really cool, and she didnt really tie up the dress for the corsett part.. but i got a few.. so here they are! hard to tell cause isnt tight on me, but the top is a corsett, and the flowers areound my shoulder need to be altered to be tighter... and the skirt part has roses with crystals in them...

Quote: Originally Posted by sabonner We're staying at Dreams Cancun. Most of our guests are between 25 and 40 and will want to make regular trips to the local nightclubs. What have you guys heard about the clubs in Cancun? What are the most popular, crowded, fun, etc.? How early do people go out in Cancun? We'd like to include as much info as we can in our guest's welcome letter. Thanks! Quote: Originally Posted by sabonner We're staying at Dreams Cancun. Most of our guests are between 25 and 40 and will want to make regular trips to the local nightclubs. What have you guys heard about the clubs in Cancun? What are the most popular, crowded, fun, etc.? How early do people go out in Cancun? We'd like to include as much info as we can in our guest's welcome letter. Thanks! Ive been to Cancun a few times... and there is pleeeeeenty to do there at night. especially if your crowd likes the nightlife scene. All the clubs are easy to get to, either a quick bus ride or cab... heres a website with some good recommendations Cancun Nightlife, Bars, Nightclubs, Dinner Cruises, Clubs Cancun some of my favorites were : The City (Very nice nightclub), G Spot, Coco Bongo (tons of fun), Dady O/Dady Rock, La Boom, and Senior Frogs. You'll definetley never be bored here.. Its a lot of fun to go out with friends! Hope this helps

Quote: Originally Posted by bks522 Has anyone seen or done the fireworks for their wedding? I really like them, but I was wondering if it is worth the money. Thanks! i asked about the fireworks.. i wanted to have them.. claudia told me they dont do them anymore for safety reasons.

Quote: Originally Posted by BarefootBride THANKS!!! I am so grateful!!! no problem!! happy planning

Quote: Originally Posted by BarefootBride I have seen some beautiful bouquets with photos of passed loved ones attached. I think I would like to do the same. Where do I start? I know I need ribbon and a little frame... is that it I dont want it to fall off! im doign this as well. this is a site where sell these. they are very inexpensive... Looking for memory bouquet frames? Shop Jean M

Quote: Originally Posted by jilly76 its included in the ultimate package. We wanted to have some traditional mexican things mixed into our wedding because its in mexico, we used them for our cocktail hour. I think the mariachi that is $700 might be a whole mariachi band, not just the trio. They were a lot of fun. thanks! ill prob be there for a site visit in june.. so maybe ill be able to look into it more then ;-) or even catch a wedding while im there

is the mariachi band included in the ultimate wedding package? if it was i was thinking of doing either them or the carribean trio for the cocktail hour... i dont know if i want traditional mexican music during that hour or not,. also,, i dont know if its extra, or if it whats actually included?

wow.. the prices I got are significantly different.. much higher.. here's what she sent me: The unique story of your wedding preserved through fine art photography, each coverage collection includes the following: personal wedding day coverage by Elizabeth Medina unlimited black and white, color, sepia photography your images professionally edited and enhanced web gallery for viewing and ordering (online for 3 months) web slideshow (online for 3 months) the full set of 4 x 6†bright, clear, high quality professional luster prints the full set of high res digital files on DVD (digital negatives) shipping to Mexico/US/Canada 5 h&r covera$ collection $ 3, 950 (minimum of 350 ima$s) 6 h&r covera$ collection $ 4,250 (minimum of 425 ima$s) 8 h&r covera$ collection $ 4,750 (minimum of 500 ima$s) 10 h&r covera$ collection $ 5,250 (minimum of 600 ima$s) 30 page album (recommended for 8 hours or more of coverage add $2, 250 US to collection price

hey.. i was just wondering if you actually spoke to this rabbi and knew if he was willing to perform the ceremony or not? im having trouble working the details of flying out a rabbi from home.. and i havent been able to find anyone else in cancun...

i think you can do whatever you want.. its your wedding, so you make the rules. my fiance and I both have big families and lots of friends. we have 9 bridesmaids and 9 GM.. so its a lil insane.. but what the hell.. itll be a good time. it is seeming to get expensive though with 9 boquets, getting all their hair and makeup done.. we'll see how it goes

should probably include this: Looking for memory bouquet frames? Shop Jean M its a memory bouquet frame!

hey guys.. heres another idea: i think i might have read it in another post.. but regardless, im thinking of using it in my wedding. my dad past away a lil over a year ago, and i def want him with me when i walk down the aisle..

congradulations!!!

dont worry hunny.. as much as you wanted it on saturday.. sunday is just as good... same thing happened to me with dreams actually.. and my wedding isnt till next jan, and they are already booked for my day. but thing of it this way, if u have it on sun, ur guests can fly in fri, relax sat and work on their tan, and then enjoy your weddign on sunday! its not a bad thing... i hope it works out for u though!