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Is anyone not spending the night with their FI the night before the wedding? We are pretty sure we will spend the night apart, but I am not sure where to send him to spend the night, any suggestions?? We are thinking he may stay with his parents, but that may make getting ready on the wedding day a challenge. Thanks, Jennifer

We are hiring a mariachi band for our reception and can't decide if they should play during the cocktail portion or dinner portion. Any suggestions? I am wondering if it would be too distracting or loud during dinner, but since there will be only 12 of us and no other music I thought it would add something. Any advice is appreciated, thank you!

Have you tried looking at anniversary bands at Jared? My ering is platinum and I am getting a platinum anniversary band with princess cut diamonds from Jared as my wedding band. The wedding band was only $900.00 since the price of platinum had dropped, I think regular price is $1100.00. Hope this helps.

Your pictures look amazing! I have a question about the Presidential Gazebo, would you suggest not getting the wooden runner? I am getting married there in November and from your pics it looks like the walk to the gazebo isn't a straight shot, so would the runner look odd? Thank you, Jennifer

Has anyone purchased their sixpence from silversixpence.com? I am considering buying from them, but wanted to check first. Thanks

Quote: Originally Posted by NATASHA About two weeks before the wedding I sent this (large) document to Dino - our photographer - as an example of the types of photos that we were looking for. I also sent a shot list with the specific names of who we needed pictures with, but I was really more concerned with the style of photo we were going for. I noticed that Dino specifically set up two pictures that I had included that were a bit more unusual than the others (most notably the one with the mariachi surrounding the bride and group as they walk after the ceremony) so he definitely used this. Feel free to use it too. Oh - and sorry in advance to those of you whose shots I stole without prior written notice (Tammy!). Okay, I am confused, is there supposed to be an attachment with this post? Thank you, Jennifer

Quote: Originally Posted by pryzeless According to the map I have it is called Bar de la Salud aka Healthy Bar. However, my map does not show El Cotorres. It is right before the Casitas entance. There is a sign overhead to signify the entrance. Pryzeless, Would you mine sending me your map because I don't have that location listed on mine and the EDR coordinator told me that Health Bar used to be called Pericos. Thank you, Jennifer [email protected]

Does anyone know if the Health bar used to be called El Cotorres? My coordinator said that on the map it is called something different, but hasn't told me what it used to be called, I just need to know so I can point my guests in the right direction. Jennifer

I am not sure what I should put my rings in during the ceremony, we will not have a ringbearer, so I am not sure if I could place them in a shell or treasure chest. Any suggestions? Jennifer

I have a question about the cake cutting, when did everyone do this, on the beach right after the ceremony or did you wait for the reception? Also, did anyone do the champagne toast? Jennifer

Shannon, Thank you for posting this, I am now considering bringing our own vows down with us. One question, there is no exchanging of the rings and no I do in the EDR version? Also, you transitioned into what you brought down before the in the name of the law part, did they say that part after the sand ceremony? Jennifer

I am trying to finalize my menu for the free dinner, cocktail and dinner reception. For the free dinner-fuentes, we are going with ceasar salad, yucatan soup, pasta primavera, and grilled pork chop. Dessert tres leches w/ strawberries. Private dinner-Ruccola salad, chicken breast stuffed with mushroom, angus beef tenderloin, and frozen coconut with wedding cake. No appetizers because we will have a cocktail reception beforehand. Any dislikes or recommendations? Thank you, Jennifer

Many questions? Wasn't there an EDR bride that had a stylist from Playa come to the resort and do her hair, if so could someone pass on her info and does the stylist do makeup as well? Also, I am having my ceremony at the Presidential Gazebo and the cocktail and private dinner at the health bar, we will have an hour gap between pics and the cocktail reception, so I am looking for some place to send the guests to grab a drink. Is there something that is centrally located between these 2 locations? Thank you, Jennifer

Thank you for the info, I think I am going to make the appointment for 11, which is probably too early, but I don't want to be running late. Tracy, the new coordinator said that the bridal party would be scheduled an hour apart from each other, I wonder why they won't schedule the bridal party at the same time as me. Jennifer

I have a question about hair and makeup. How long does it usually take and what time would you suggest I make the appointment for, my wedding is at 3:30 and pics start at 2:30? I will have 2 bridesmaids having their hair fixed and MOG hair and makeup. Thanks, Jennifer

I know this really sucks! I am hoping it is just the weather. Good luck and we should keep each other updated. Jennifer

Has anyone heard from the new coordinator at EDR? I have been emailing since last Friday, I am not sure if it is the storm that is making communication difficult or if I am having another email issue. Could someone let me know if they have had contact with EDR this week? Thank you, Jennifer

My ceremony is starting @ 3:30 and the photog will start the groom's pics around 1:30. What time should I make my hair and makeup appts? I will also, have 2 bridesmaids getting hair done and MIL getting hair and makeup done. How long does bridal hair and makeup take? Thanks, Jennifer

Quote: Originally Posted by BandE2008 Thanks for the offer. Here is my spreadsheet items. The food for approx 40 people at a private will be about $3000 extra on top of this .... Ceremony: Sweet Free Wedding Package Gazebo 55 Decoration of Location -- Chairs for 12 people and table with white linen up grade white cover and bow $48.00 Additional chairs (approx 30) decorated with cover and bow $300.00 Gazebo decorations --- Exotic Gazebo Decoration Package 4 poles with sheer fabric, 2 large hanging corsages with 25 pastel or tropical flowers each one, and petals from 48 roses. (pink and white) $220.00 wooden aisle runner $150.00 Fabric decorations for the gazebo $150.00 aisle runner $40.00 Extras Flowers Bouonniere's for the groom B3, Cymbidium Orchid (pink) $25.00 Bridal Bouquet bouquet that combines BB17 (white), BB14 (pink stargazer lilies), and a few pink orchids $150.00 Bridesmaid Bouquets (4) BB17, White Iris total $200.00 Coursages for mothers (2) LCO2, *in Pink*, wrist type total $50.00 Photography Outside vendor fee - Claudia R. $500.00 Spa Hair Appointment for Bride at 1:00 - $77.00 And thats all so far. So ... already over $2000 Plus photos will be about $4000 So I just cant justify a $4000 private reception on top of it all! Now, if I was to show you my actual breakdown including dress, trips etc., you would vomit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!IM SO STRESSED I have Monica as my coordinator as well and she is leaving EDR and has accepted a position at another company. I have a question as well-did Monica recommend making your spa appointments this early? I have not booked those yet, should I?

Where did everyone purchase their serving sets and toasting flutes? Also, did you register for these items or just buy them your self? Thank you

Hi Shannon, I have a question about Cancun Studios. I have hired them for my wedding and I am trying to come up with a timeline, would you mind posting your timeline? Also, did you have 2 photographers or one? I am having trouble figuring out how to get getting ready shots of both the groom and the bride. Thank you, Jennifer

I have decided on the Health bar, I agree the wind is just too big of a risk. Thank you everyone for your advice, I appreciate it.

I would really like to have a blue wedding cake with shells and starfish, my WC told me that I would need to provide the shells and starfish and she said they are white chocolate and sold at Godiva stores. I am not sure how to accomplish this, since I don't think the chocolate will hold up during the flight, any suggestions? I would like a combination of the 2 pics I have attached. Thank you, Jennifer cake1.doc cake2.doc

The 10% off coupon expires Friday. The coupon code is 1062008 and the free shipping ends 06/30/08. In order to get the free shippping you have to place your order over the phone.

Wow that looks amazing! One question, the green and white lights behind the table in the second pic, were those extra or are they mounted to the rock wall? Odd question, it is bright enough to read the menu and see what you are eating? Also, did you purchase the centerpieces or were they left over from the ceremony/reception? Thank you for the information