**TIFFANY**

I completely understand! It's going to be hard for him to "split" his time. And really it's your wedding and honeymoon time so you shouldn't feel like you have to share:) Are you going to at least be able to have them stay with someone else so you just have your room to you and your FI? My FI's kids will be staying with his mom or sister which they will love so it all works out if they do come along but I know his time will have to be shared and I want to be selfish during this time!

Wow I'm sorry you're having those difficulties. I've only had a couple questions that I've had to deal with the new girl on so I don't really have any insite as to what's going on. It could be that it isn't until next year so there isn't a high priority on it but she should be communicating with you. I think it took Damarys almost a month to finally charge our deposit. They needed the front and back of the drivers license for the credit card. Kinda scary sending that information but we didn't see any other options for it.

Quote: Originally Posted by tlogan00 Confession: I originally planned to have a DW at an adult only resort but, he wants his children to be present!! I'm right there with you girl! I'm secretly hoping the kids mother won't let them go. We booked their trip but put insurance on because we know there's a good possibility it's going to be a HUGE deal when she finally finds out. My FI hasn't told his ex that we're engaged or getting married because it will only cause problems. He says why have to deal with her crap for a year if I can only have to deal with it for a couple months. I understand his thinking because for the last 4 years she's been nothing but trouble. Is there a possibility that even if you don't do it at an adults only and plan on bringing the kids that they won't get to go?

How the heck did my reply get before your post?!?!

It's a new wedding coordinator now so I'm not sure exactly how she's working things. When Damarys was there I first contacted her to see if my date was available and then when she said it was I gave her the package information we were looking for. I think there's a form you have to fill out. Then once she finally had the information they needed she sent me back a form confirming my date and tentative time and that's when I was required to send in the credit card information for the deposit. Did you already get the sheet back confirming your date?

We didn't want to go to Mexico during the really hot summer months and wanted to wait until after hurrican season so we decided on November. Then I realized that if we had the wedding on the 14th we would get there the Wednesday before, we could stay with our guests for the first week and then do our honeymoon the second week and still be back for Thanksgiving. Well when we decided to book we thought what the heck we don't really need to be home for Thanksgiving so we're staying 3 extra days and coming home the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We'll still have Sunday to unpack and get ready for work on Monday.

Valerie, I'm sure you are super excited to be leaving in 10 days! Are you all set and ready to go? How many people do you have going? Are you doing the private beach reception or the al a carte? Which photographer are you using? Are you getting your hair and makeup done at the resort? I hope you do a review of it all when you get back. Tiffany

That's an awesome pic! Might have to steal your idea:) We need two more ladies to join us.

Jennifer, I can't answer all your questions but I do know that included in the wedding packages is dinner at one of the al a carte restaurants for up to 20 people. It's $10 extra per person over that. It's not private but from what I've heard they give you a nice spot for all your party to sit together away from everyone. The only thing with this is you have to choose either 6pm or 9pm for dinner and it has to be a set menu for everyone. We're doing this and having it at LaHacienda. We're just going to get fajitas since most people would like those.

This is a great idea! I am totally looking into it. Thanks for posting.

We're having a cocktail party reception about 6 months after the wedding. We're renting a hall and having a DJ but no photographer, no flowers at this point. The wedding party will all be wearing the same clothes. We'll have heavy appetizers, cocktails and dancing. We're having it on a Friday night about 7pm and pretty much hope everyone comes has some appetizers, drinks and dancing and enjoys themselves. We'll also have pictures from the wedding to show everyone. I think it can be as formal or informal as you want to make it.

The date has been changed to September 12th. We have 3 ladies interested so far. In order to make this great opportunity happen we need at least 2 more people to join in with us. Thanks, Tiffany

Congrats Jennifer! I am also a Grand Sunset/Riviera Princess bride. From what I've seen it looks like a wonderful resort. We'll be that this resort until the 19th so we'll hopefully get to see each other and meet up. Another bride on here is also getting married there on November 6th I think it was, I can't remember when they're leaving but maybe we'll all three get to see each other.

Have you heard anything more from your friend?

Quote: Originally Posted by Erika J Will it also include hair or make up? It just includes the makeup application.

Hello ladies! Anyone interested in doing a group BD session with the fabluous duo of Tammy B photography and Faber Photography? I contacted them to see if they would be available to do a group session in Chicago this fall. They are available September 19th. We would need 5 ladies in order for Tammy and Trish to come to Chicago to do the session. The price would be around $300/person and include a fabulous hotel room in Chicago, photographers time & talent, a full resolution disc of the edited photos and makeup application. Post a message or send me a private message so I can get a list together of the ladies who would be interested. Thanks, Tiffany

Your pics turned out awesome! Congrats! I'm also getting married at the Grand Riviera Princess:)

Wow, this is definetely an odd situation. I would definetely go by her house but just be careful if you see anything suspisous you'll want to probably call the police and have them check it out instead of risking anything yourself.

Are they the ones that threw you the party? I would totally mention it to FI, maybe they mentioned something to him and he forgot to tell you about it. Don't make it too much of a big deal but I understand where you're coming from.

Wow I can't believe the guts some people have!

nscheatham--Can you e-mail the menu to me? [email protected] I thought the only option was the beach party or the al a cartes. I don't remember seeing anything on the gala reception. Do you know if there are specific times like the al a cartes or can you choose your own time? Thanks, Tiffany

They never ask for the letter. It's just more of a protection just in case the other parent wants to start some trouble. FI and I have traveled several times with his boys and have never been asked for the letter. We always had one but never had to use it. But the boys have the same last name as him so that might make a difference if your daughter has his last name and not yours. Also if you already got her passport that will help a lot as well. Maybe just bring a copy of her birth certificate showing that you're her mother.

You can do your dinner at one of the al a carte restaurants. From what I understand it's not private but they do put everyone together in your own little section. This option is included in the wedding package for up to 20 people. It's $10 extra for each person over 20 people.

Quote: Originally Posted by Candice Thanks ladies, We are hoping to attend the Grand Sunset Princess or its sister resort Grand Riviera Princess (not many brides on here have been married there or are planning to) Since I most likly might have over the limit of xx amount of people there will be a cost I believe. I don't know if the money is the issue or not b/c my dad has offered to pay for the wedding part. However...FI has no done any work on this wedding at all...he HATES to plan things, so I have been doing everything, talking back and forth with the TA reasearching resorts, ideas for the wedding etc. I have falled in love with a lot of ideas and have invisioned our wedding day. He says that people are coming for a vacation and when in fact some might not have came if we weren't getting married?!? I know 100% his mom would be VERY upset if she didn't get to have a mother son dance! Oh and also they (my mom, dad and FI) we don't need a photographer that people can just take photos and my dads friend he is a really good photographer BUT he is by no means a professional! Ugg...sorry I just think everything is catching up to me...:S Again thanks for everything and I am sure in the long run everything will work out!! Even if I have to work my butt off to make it happen!! P.S. Mexico Beach Bride 2010 I LOVE your mongram!! I'm getting married at Grand Riviera/Sunset Princess. Included in the wedding packages is dinner in one of the al a carte restaurants for up to 20 people. Above 20 people it's $10 per person so the cost is that that crazy. Now this isn't a private restaurant all to yourself but from what I've heard they have you in your own little section so it doesn't sound too bad. For a lot more money you can do the beach reception but for us we're just going to do it at one of the restaurants and pay the extra $10 per person. The only bad thing in my option is they only have dinner times for this available at 6pm or 9pm. I want to have our ceremony around 4pm so after pictures and everything we're sort of forced to do the 9pm dinner. My FI has been super crazy about spending money on certain things and the funny part about it is my mom and dad are paying for everything! My parents appreiciate him trying to cut back on expenses but there are just some things you can scrimp on. If your dad is paying for the reception I say just plan on doing it. Your FI will appreciate and love it once he's there and in the moment!

Usually with TTD you would go off site of the resort so I don't think it's a big deal at all. People probably wouldn't even know what you were doing or know anything about it. You can get your hair and makeup done if you want and talk to the photographer about a great location away from the resort. You can take the nice shots first and then move on to the TTD shots. Nobody would even know you were doing this unless you told them about it.