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I posted this in another thread, but those scenes were filmed in Malibu but also read that it was to look like Cabo. Sex and the City (200 - Filming locations

Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride Btw does anyone know what resort they were at in Mexico? It looked heavenly and I want to go there. LOL. I wanted to know this as well and tried to do some Google research. What I did read was that it was supposed to look like Cabo but was actually filmed in Malibu. There weren't any references of a resort in the credits. By all means, if someone knows differently, I'd like to know, too. ** Update ** Found this on imdb.com about filming locations: Sex and the City (200 - Filming locations

I don't have any pics of the jr. suites but I have stayed at the CasaMagna Marriott several times in the past few years. It's also where me & our guests will be staying in October. They are currently going through a renovation as well. I think I still have a floor plan of the suites that my event coordinator sent to me. Send me a PM if you're interested. I have no idea how to post pics on the forum. Sorry. I could dig up pics of the regular rooms, too.

Saw it yesterday with two of my close friends - we laughed, we cried. It was just perfection. Can't wait to go see it again next weekend!

Quote: Originally Posted by Mishka Designs Well, that's disappointing (although, unfortunately, not surprising!). Isn't it a cool place? Aside from Le Kliff, I think it has one of the most original set-ups here in Vallarta. We don't go there often (a little pricey), but when we want a special night-out, that's often where we end up . Le Kliff is absolutely breath-taking. Location is just perfect and the food is so good. From their website, Le Kliff has beautiful weddings, too.

Rachel - you look fantastic! Love the look. I had the itch to do this last year and it's just about the same cut and color as yours: Christina's Blog: My new haircut and color! I'm back to blonde now and letting it grow out for the wedding, but I'm so glad I had the change. May do it again in the fall, too.

Quote: Originally Posted by ChristinaH Nicole said most likely Sebastian would honor the same pricing. Which last time I checked (subject to change, of course) was $220 USD for hair and make-up the day of wedding. Just to clarify on this pricing, as the pricing for some other salons are most likely less, but this pricing is for coming to Las Caletas. You don't go to the salon. The salon comes to you at LC.

Quote: Originally Posted by cessyboston i sent out my invitations and recieved a message saying they are a vegetarian does dreams have something special or should i ask They definitely should do something to accomodate your guest and probably will without any recourse. I am a vegetarian and having my wedding at Las Caletas and they're providing a veggie lasagne in addition to the other choices for dinner. I also do a lot of meeting/event planning for my job and it's never been an issue at hotels or restaurants. Typically ends up being a pasta dish. You'll most likely have to point out your guest or have something differentiate to notify the staff as to who gets the special dinner.

Quote: Originally Posted by Yari Good to know!! Is it the same pricing as before? Nicole said most likely Sebastian would honor the same pricing. Which last time I checked (subject to change, of course) was $220 USD for hair and make-up the day of wedding.

Quote: Originally Posted by Mishka Designs I was really surprised to hear that brides go to L'ococco. We know that salon around here as a styling school. Anyway, I thought I would make two other suggestions for ya'all. 1. Sebastian Hair Salon - they do a great job and they have a fairly large team of people - the only problem with them is they get booked a few months (normally) in advance. I found a little blurb on them here: Sebastian Hair Salon 2. Elle Salon. 138 Rodolfo Gomez. 322-223-2760. elle88@prodigy.net.mx (ask for Raquel - she's the owner). I go to Elle for my toes (my hubby is a stylist so he does my hair - I know, lucky me!), but I know that a lot of brides do show-up there for their hair/make-up. Both of the salons offer packages for hair tests as well as hair on the big day along with pedis and manis. Hope that's helpful!! Nicole, WC from LC, had let me know that she was going to be working with Sebastian Salon. Glad to hear good things about them, as I will be using them in October.

The sooner the better. We are getting married in PV in October, too, and were able to use AA miles to book our flights. We did that in January. Prices have spiked since the beginning of this year for PV. A lot of our guests have already purchased their airfare. Otherwise, it will be around the $700 range.

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Quote: Originally Posted by becks It's funny. I totally don't care that there's going to be a massive blow up. I am all set to look at them and say, "guess what... I'm getting married. You all need to shut up and let me have a wonderful time. And if you can't do that, than I'd like you to leave." Because, being a big Italian family, there's always a bit of drama at family dinners and such. Normally, I just sit and watch, but at my wedding, I get to tell them to put a sock in it. Mmmmmm... so sweet... Wow - you're a good person to be prepared for this. And for allowing him to come. I have a somewhat similar situation in which one of my girl friends, who has been having an affair with a married man for 6 years and he wants to come to my wedding. He has not even left his wife - and he has 4 kids with his wife! I told my girl friend - who is still married but finally left her husband last year - that the boyfriend is not invited and I'm not comfortable with him coming . She has to come alone because even though she's still not divorced, I don't want her husband coming either. The boyfriend says he'll have left his wife by the time my wedding comes around, but my friend is nuts if she believes that - it's been 6 years! Anyway - good luck with your situation. Sounds like some seriously juicy drama.

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel Great pics! Looks a lot like mine- LOL. I was there a week before you. I'm so glad they weren't doing the burning during that time. I wonder if they do that around the same time every year. That would suck for wedding day pics to have the sky all hazy. Yes - a lot of the pics do start to look the same - ha ha ha. But still can't get enough of LC! That is a good question about the fires, though. Perhaps that's something to contact the Visitor's Bureau about how often and when they take place.

I, love love love the Bliss products, too - especially the ones you mentioned. I still need to try the Sleepy version of the Fat Girl Slim, though. Best facial in town, if you ask me. Their spa in Dallas is one of my favorites, too!

Not sure if any one else heard this, in particular the LC Brides, but I received word from Nicole earlier this week that she will no longer be working with L'ococco. Professionalism wasn't their forte. Too bad, too, because I had my trial run with them in April and will now have to use another salon to come out to LC. While I wasn't thrilled with the make-up, my hair turned out great. Hopefully the next salon of choice for LC will work out.

Quote: Originally Posted by CODestBride2009 Hey Christina, by chance did you happen to notice what time the sun set while you were there? My wedding is in late April next year and i was just trying to get an idea of sunset times...great pics on your blog though! Sunset was definitely after 8 pm some time. I do remember when our flight landed around 8pm, there was still sunlight. But exactly when the sunset hit, I'm not sure. This is handy too: Calculate Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise, Moonset - The Old Farmer's Almanac But use a city in line with PV in Mexico - like Odessa, TX Also, they do follow the states with Daylight Savings, plus they're on the far end of the Central Time Zone. If you go up into Nayarit, it's Mountain Time.

It's been a few weeks since I've been back from PV and I've finally updated my personal blog with pics and outline from our trip and site visit to LC. It's not exactly what you have read here because I'm still a hack at this forum and can't post pics, etc. Plus, I send my blog to my family and friends all over the country. Two birds, one stone. Christina's Blog And I know you all love pics, so if you want to see the pics from our PV trip back in September, they are also on my blog: Christina's Blog: Puerto Vallarta, September 2007 Enjoy!

Vanessa, I just got done looking at your wedding pictures - absolutely beautiful bride, wedding - everything! Thank you so much for sharing. Every picture I can see of LC gets me more excited for my wedding in October. Can never have enough pics of LC! We were in PV in April and had our site visit and couldn't be happier with our choice of location for our wedding. We stayed right down the road from the Westin at the Marriott - where we've stayed several times before when visiting and it's always been busy. As we've noted on this last trip, it's in need of updating but it's well maintained. The one afternoon we sat in the lobby (very breezy spot - perfect for people watching) and watched the floor being thoroughly waxed. Given we were waiting for our taxi to the airport and nothing else to do, but they maintain everything there. Fortunately they'll be doing a renovation starting any day now. Again, thank you for the pics and Congratulations!

It's not on the north end of PV, it's more central but it was so absolutely amazing, I must recommend it. We went for dinner only, however, it is a boutique hotel with beautiful amenities: Hacienda San Angel - Puerto Vallarta hotel, Puerto Vallarta boutique hotel, Puerto Vallarta Bed and Breakfast I must add that it's tricky to find, but once you get there, it's worth it!

Quote: Originally Posted by Yari Wow, lots of LC weddings. Yay! You aren't kidding either - I emailed with Nicole earlier in the week and she said she is currently working on 12 weddings in 16 days!

Quote: Originally Posted by starchild Search the PV section, there have been lots of discussions on restaurants for rehearsal or welcome dinners. I always suggest Barcelona Tapas and have talked about it extensively in other threads Personally, I'm having my welcome dinner at Barcelona Tapas. Great food. Do know they only take cash, AmEx or travelers checks. Have been there several times, never disappointed. Also, on my last trip down there last week, we went to Hacienda San Angel. The most amazing food and location! Just gorgeous. Hacienda San Angel - Puerto Vallarta hotel, Puerto Vallarta boutique hotel, Puerto Vallarta Bed and Breakfast

Great pics, Rachel! Perhaps I missed it, but did you ever do a formal full review? Just curious. I love your pics and your commentary is even better. I was laughing out loud and had to repeat to my fiance, which got even more of a chuckle. I'm heading to PV on Thursday for our LC site visit with Nicole! We've been to PV several times, but I suspect that this trip will be different. Trying to get everything organized with the wedding details.

Quote: Originally Posted by edna I was wondering about this, my WC has some hairdressers and make up artists to work with but prior to book I would like to know who did or is going to do your hair and make up I'm using the same salon as Ann, LoCocco, for my hair and makeup. Nicole made the appointment for me and they'll come to LC the day of the wedding, too. There are three locations in PV, not sure which one I'm going to though. We're leaving Thursday to do our site visit on Friday at LC and Saturday afternoon is my trial run for hair and make-up. I've already been to MAC to have my make-up done, bought all the products, so they can re-create the look. I'm bringing pics of my hair style, too. CAN'T WAIT TO GET TO PV!!!!