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Mel! Great choice...happy planning!

Congratulations! You looked great!

Quote: Originally Posted by klktx I'm getting married at Dreams in June, just a few questions: 1) How was the mexican trio?? I hired mine thru my wedding coordinator(so I don't know their company name), Maya, and didn't really like them. I didn't hear them during the ceremony, I didn't like what they were wearing, and they didn't play the music that I requested. If i had to do it all over again, I would hire a trio but I would probably hire a different one. How long do they play for? I hired mine for 2 hours. 2) We are planning on having a welcome cocktail party which one of the hotel bars would you recommend for a good atmosphere?? I did mine at Portofino and did the whole buffet and casino night...everyone loved it. But Tammy's right, if you just want a meet and greet cocktail party, I think Rendevous is best. Any input would help, THANKS!! Kristi I hope this helps. I got married at Dreams last October, so if you have any more questions, you can always PM me.

Quote: Originally Posted by K&Rwedding Leia- Hey there. I was looking at your timeline for the day of and was wondering if you had enough time for photos. My FI doesn't want to see me until I walk down the isle which means we will have to do group photos after the ceremony, but this will mean we miss 30 minutes of our cocktail hour. Not sure how to plan it. Did you feel your agenda went well and you stayed within your time frames? Great planning on your part, btw aamazing job. Kathy Hi Kathy, I thought our timeline was good. We have a big family, so what took a long time was the group formal pics with them after the ceremony. I didn't see John either before hand. We totally missed our cocktail hour, but I knew that was going to happen. We were behind ~15 min.. I wish we had more time to take couple pics but, like I said beforehand, our formal fam pics took so long. Having a schedule and making sure everyone is on the same page (vendors and wedding party) really helps out a lot. Quote: Originally Posted by merocket59 I know I'm late for this but I have to comment because this planning thread is amazing! I love everything! I think my favorite has to be the table numbers with your dog in different places sooo cute!! And I love you dress! I love it all actually!! I feel bad my dog can't be at the wedding since we are doing a cruise wedding this was such a good way to still involve yours maybe I can do something like that, thanks for the idea! Thanks!

I really love how he captures weddings. We really wanted to book him, but his prices were out of our budget. We decided to splurge on our photographer instead.

Hi Mary! I'm filipino and was thinking of doing this too, but the officiant that I had at Dreams suggested that if I do include them, the ceremony would be a bit long. It was so hot that day, that I'm glad our ceremony didn't go beyond 30 min. I don't have any regrets I didn't do the cord, coin and veil tradition. I wrote our ceremony and we each wrote our own vows, so it was very special and meaningful all the same. Hope this helps!

Quote: Originally Posted by *Heather* Leia, what was the timing of your ceremony? And how long was it? I love the lighting you had for your pictures - it looks like you timed it perfectly! I'm almost exactly one year after you so I want my pics to be at around whatever time yours were Hi Heather! Our ceremony started at 5pm. I was scared it was going to be too dark, but it ended up to be perfect. Quote: Originally Posted by cessyboston So so beautiful.. Wow your pics are amazing.. I cant wait to see them all are they Juan's or Sam I'm confused, but who ever did them they beautiful.. Congrats mrs leia Hi Erica! The pics were taken by Juan. But Sam did the slideshow. He inluded it in our video.

Here's the youtube link: YouTube - Wedding Slideshow: Leia & John. I loved how Sam edited all of his footage to tell "our story". However, I did ask him to change a few things...and he was more than willing to do so. He was so gracious and understanding about my comments/opinions. I highly recomend him. He wants all of his clients to be happy, and will even re-do the video if you want to change anything.

Those are great pics! I love your pink shoes...so sexy and cute all at the same time!

Here's the youtube link: YouTube - Leia & John

That's so cool Amy! Ur famous!!!!

You looked beautiful! Congrats!

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You're so sweet Anny!

Happy Birthday Maura!

What a great party! Congrats!

I Like #2 better. It looks fantastic on you!

Everything looks beautiful! But I lOVE your dress!!!

great pictures! Congrats!

You look so beautiful Sarah! Great Job Tammy!

Welcome home and congrats!!

OMG Celina, you looked so radiant, so beautiful! Congrats girl!

I knew your wedding was going to be amazing!

I love them Erica!!!!

Dang Alyssa...you and K make one hot couple! Hawaii is truly the perfect backdrop for a beautiful wedding. Congrats again girl!!!