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Michelle, man...you speak my thoughts EXACTLY...Quote:
Originally Posted by Maybride2009 
My Fi and I talked last night and we decided that...well it's the Flu and it is not in our area so we won't worry about it. If people want to cancel that's their decision, but I have never avoided leaving my house during flu season here so I am not going to start.
I understand that people that are older or have compromised immune systems are at risk...but none of them are coming to our wedding...so really..it's just the flu and it isn't around us...so we will be careful and carry travelers health insurance and go and have a great time. Over 36000 people die of the flu every year, so I am trying to put it in context, not trying to belittle the issues that a lot of brides are having here...I fully understand that they are coming from outside sources.
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I am so sorry everyone is telling you that you can't go...I have a lot of friends that are not even going emailing me and asking me if I am canceling...which honestly...who does that to a bride right before her wedding?? It is stressful because everyone is projecting their stress on to you..and you don't need it.
I just told my friends "thanks for your concern...but it's the flu and I could get it here or in the US as well...so I have no plans cancel my wedding because of the flu."
Hang in there ladies...hopefully this will pass soon.
First off...who does that to a bride?! I just cannot believe the lengths some of our family, who are not attending the wedding in Mexico, are going to try to deter my parents (in particular) from going...SO frustrating.
I've basically been doing the same thing as far as a response "Thanks for your concern, but...I'm on top of the information, and I'm not cancelling my wedding due to the flu".
Like you, I refuse to NOT leave the house during this flu, as I would never stay inside during flu season either...its ridiculous.
Steph and Leah, and anyone else leaving around the same time...I really do think we need to just take a deep breath...and not panic. I guarantee in a week, maybe two max, this will have all blown over, and won't even be the 5 o'clock news headline anymore...
Just remember...take hygenic precautions...Purell your hands often...but this flu has not been reported in the area we will be travelling to...and right now, our odds fair more in our favor to be in Playa, than to stay in Canada or the US! Crazy, but true. -
I KNOW!!! I am so angry about the whole thing right now...mostly because my "I'M SO SMART, I KNOW EVERYTHING" cousin is planting more seeds of doubt in my mom and dads heads (that I quickly try to stomp out) and...GRR...It is so frustrating.Quote:
Originally Posted by dcheung1111 Thanks for sharing the link. It really sounds like the media is blowing this whole Swine flu thing so out of proportion. I just got a call from a friend asking if i'm thinking about changing the location of my November wedding because of this. Her mom is already starting a fuss about it. Ridiculous.
I do not think it's a cause for concern. Like the article said.. a typical flu season kills 40,000 people in the U.S. each year. Does that mean we should all not leave our houses or wear gas masks during flu season?
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Just so you know...I posted my planning journal yesterday....
I'm sure I left some stuff out...but...there are enough photos in there!
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Continued...Finally Done!
Cake:
The Standard wedding cake from the Royal...
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Continued...Almost Done!
Flowers/Starfish pick:
Bouquets by "they who shall not be mentioned". Amazing!
Ribbon changed to a chocolate brown.
Ours will be the Sand colored ones!
STDs/Invitations:
DIY Boarding Pass STDs
DIY invitations - paper from LCI Paper 111lb Moss Green Textured Card Stock
Total cost for 100 invitations = $220
OOT bags:
Ordered in Ivory from Creative Bag ::
DIY Iron on Transfer (paper purchased from Staples)
Includes: Cedarwood fans bought locally, decks of cards, chapstick (with DIY "pucker up" labels), Sunscreen, Tums, Travel Bags (for wet clothes or liquids), travel candles, Purell sanitizer, kleenex and Advil (not pictured), bottle openers and starfish wine topper (shown below).
Purchased from Weddingstar Canada: Unique Favors, Beautiful Centerpieces, Fabulous New Collections, Accessories that are Truly Unforgettable
Barefoot sandals:
(not exactly what I purchased)
Purchased from: Shop eBay Canada Store - Barefoot Sandals:: Wedding Sets, Pearl Sets
Very nice to deal with.
Bobble Heads:
Purchased from Custom Bobblehead doll - Casual dolls
Custom Perfume and Bottle:
No picture of this, but I got a customized scent and beautiful glass, fancy perfume bottle from Pure Fragrance in the Eaton Center, Montreal for my MOH!
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Jewelry/Hair Flower:
Purchased at Swarovski Store in Eaton Center, Montreal
Custom made by Etsy seller:
Absolutely incredible to work with.
Hair Flower for Reception - Purchased from Etsy seller:Handmade Weddings on Etsy - Petite and Sweet With Silver Swarovski Rhinestone Center Silk Wedding Hair Flower by Mikiye
Suits:
Suits purchased from a seller on Amazon, but they no longer exist! We got them for about $90 each including shipping.
Grooms Tie
GM ties
Each guy will wear a white, short sleeve dress shirt with chocolate pin stripe.
MOH Dress:
Purchase online at Bridesmaid Dresses Style 760 :: Bari Jay :: Bridesmaid Dresses :: House of Brides
After Party Dress:
Got a great deal...only $80 on sale at Les Ailes in Montreal
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We leave next weekend, and this week at work is going to be crazy...so...I put together my planning thread. There are lots of pictures, so I hope you're interested to browse them all!
Thank you to everyone who has inspired me daily, and for keeping me sane! I hope it all pays off!
xo
Engagement Ring:
My wedding band matches the band on the E-Ring
FI Wedding Band:
FI wanted yellow gold...so...he got it!
Hotel/Gazebo/Beach Reception
We chose the Royal in Playa del Carmen for our destination hotel.
Our ceremony location:
No red carpet though!
Beach reception:
Inspiration board:
Wedding Dress:
It fits even better now!!! Bought at Bella di Sera in Montreal.
Veil:
Shoes:
The shoe on the left...I dyed my white satin dyeables using strongly steeped Earl Grey tea - using a paint brush...I love how they turned out!
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I think they look awesome! Yes, the diamond thingies would look fabulous also!
Question: Have you found a cork or anything to top the main vase with?
I love how it has like a funnel top built right in!GREAT find dudette.
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Geez, no kidding! LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by ~Stephanie~ OMG, that is awesome! I'm sorry to be so crude, but damn, like I really want my FI busy "gazing" at someone elses chest! Seriously people! Its hard enough to keep the men focused with beer and fishing and everything else!
Yah...no nudity was my only rule for the wedding party on the big day....I'll hope that it will apply to the people around us too! LOL
Of all the things to consider on your wedding day...THAT just shouldn't be on that list! LOL Hilarious! -
Stephanie - dude - you're hilarious. I was drinking my Tim Horton's, minding my business, when TITS jumps out at me and I laugh out loud! Thank you for that...I'm still grinning about it - not even sure why, really!
Anyways...
Based on what I have read online, and heard from fellow brides, the "new" pricing applies if you are selecting a package first and foremost...if you are not getting married at the resort (just the reception) you would most probably not be booking a package...but rather making specific arrangements for the dinner only.
If you have chosen a package previously, but like me, aren't getting married until after the "new" packages are advertised, it has yet to be decided if you will receive only the things you've committed to thus far, OR if you will receive the extras (and for the listed price) that are now advertised (I hope this makes sense).
If I hear back from my WC before I leave, I will most definitely post what I know to keep you all on the same page.
I just wanted to make mention that, regardless of how the whole package issue may turn out, I have no doubt our wedding is going to be amazing. Lili, my WC, has suggested some lovely additions to our setting....and....though a cost reduction would most definitely be AWESOME, I'm not counting on it...
I cannot wait to go...only 8 more sleeps!!!
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Hey Lady!Quote:
Originally Posted by tchuchuca Hi there everyone! We came home from our wedding-moon late yesterday and I couldn't wait to post and say good luck to all of you leaving soon! You'll have a WONDERFUL time, I'm sure!
I'll work on getting a review done soon, but the AHR is Saturday and I'm all stressed all over again with those details!!! Feel free to PM me with any specific questions in the meantime!
Everything went well?! Good luck with the AHR...I can't wait to hear all about it!
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Sorry...I just had to laugh out loud at that! Nice one dude!Quote:
Originally Posted by BlissfulMsMiranda LOL I think my ticker is in a weird timezone ... I mustn't have set it up right or something when I did it ... probably put I was from Cape Town in Africa or something ...
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Wow...not bad! I'll email you when we get back...right now I'm bound to lose his information or something...kinda scatter brained...Quote:
Originally Posted by BlissfulMsMiranda He just got back to me and said he'll charge $350/2-hour shoot. As for the book and locale etc. that would have to be worked out with him if and when you decide on a date and what you want to do ... but that's the base rate he just quoted me!
Let me know if you want his contact info.
If that's alright with you, then...I'll definitely be in touch!
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Each guest is paying $2500 + insurance...
We're at the Royal also and booked nearly a year ago.
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Yah, like...in the original Luxury Package I was quoted on, there was no Reception meal AT ALL included...only the cold hors d'oeuvres...now...the HDs are still included, but so is a reception meal for up to 35 people (anyone over the 35 mark, is $25 pp if they are staying at the resort). All of the other packages below the Luxury state that the Reception is "Semi-Private, for 1 1/2 hours in a restaurant"...The Luxury Package now states that it is a "Private function for 3 hours up to 35 guests"...do you suppose that means it would still apply to someone like me who was arranging to have our reception on the beach?Quote:
Originally Posted by ~Stephanie~ Ok I went out and looked and I see the $25 is for addition people outside the number allowed per package and there is still a reception pp rate. BUT they are allowing receptions in the resturants in some of the packages! So if money gets tight that is an option.
Shannon, I had originally gone with the Classic package but now I want to change to the Luxury package- do you think they will let me change to the bigger package?
I think I'm going to call my WC just to see if there is any reason we won't get the extras now included...I mean...technically....we're paying for them.
Also, I absolutely think if you're interested in spending more money...they definitely won't try to stop you! You still have lots of time too...so...it says specifically something along the lines of ... things must be booked one month in advance .... so...yah, go for it!
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Exactly...Originally, the package was $2200USD plus minister fees, plus reception fees, yadda yadda.Quote:
Originally Posted by ~Stephanie~ Shannon, so you get more stuff for less money now? Then I would definately say something! Its your wedding, get what you can get! I will have to go check that out now. What changed?
Then, earlier this year, they increased a lot of their packages significantly...the Luxury went from the $2200 to like...$2900 or something. At that time, I suggested to Micaela, our then coordinator that because of when we confirmed, etc, would they honor the original fee? They agreed to do that.
So currently, we are expected to pay $2200USD plus minister fees, plus reception costs, plus day passes for our photographers/video folks, plus we are paying for the photography itself.
Not only has the package price gone DOWN to $2150 (not a huge difference to the original, I know, but...) it includes:
- Professional Photography & 30 Minutes Editted videography of the ceremony (not that I would change our photographer anyways...but...had I known I'd save so much money...things may have been different)
- Spa Service for the Groom ($100 value)
- Two kinds of live music - a soloist for the ceremony and a full hour set with a trio during the reception (currently, we have only discussed the previously included 45 minute set with a mariachi)
- Reception meal for up to 35 guests for up to 3 hours (currently we're paying $50/head)
- Grooms suit pressing
All of these things were NOT included before...and...I kinda feel on one hand, I shouldn't expect them now, because...that's business....but on the other hand, if I'm going to be paying more now...and missing out on all these "extras"...well, I kinda want the extras!
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No...I'm just sooooo busy, but I would maybe like to do it when we return...Quote:
Originally Posted by BlissfulMsMiranda Shay, I've asked my photog what he'd charge and he said he'd get back to me ASAP on it .. that was his very first time doing a shoot like that (not bad, eh?).
He specializes in weddings usually which is why he's my wedding photographer too!! But, I'll let you know as soon as I hear back from him!
Would you want to do it before your wedding? It's coming up soon for you too!!!!
Our legal day is in July...so...it could be for that!
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Our Photographer, who lives in the area of the hotel, has told us to anticipate the sunset around 7PM. We are having our ceremony at 5PM Cocktails following immediately after, and Reception beginning around 7. I'm wishing I had planned for 4PM for the ceremony...so I think you girls will have made the best choice!Quote:
Originally Posted by Maybride2009 I am also getting married at 4pm...I was told the sun goes down around 5:30 in may so that will give me about an hour for after ceremony pictures
Has anyone else on here commited to the Luxury Package? I'm a bit concerned with what I'm seeing on the Royal site now, with prices and what all is included. For some reason, the price we were quoted a year ago is MORE than what the package is now, and ... we get less stuff...should I be asking about this? Or .... since I leave in a little over a week...just suck it up and forget I even saw the new stuff?
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I agree...you look fan-tastic!
I've thought about doing the BD for FI, but...I'm SO self conscious about my body...
I'm much more on the chubby side...than the rockin body like you side!
LOL
Can I ask how much he would charge to do BD shoots for...me?!
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Now that is a good idea!Quote:
Originally Posted by TightyWhitey I love your dress!
It is very similar to my after-party dress. I'm just going with some nude coloured boy-shorts instead of a slip. I'll see what I can find this weekend...the last one before we leave!
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I think it sucks that I cannot share my pictures with my friends on the forum. Check out my facebook I guess if you want to see...Quote:
Originally Posted by Shay2679 Here is my bouquet proof from <company name removed> . They did an amazing job! The only thing that will change, is the ribbon will be chocolate brown. And I will have a starfish jewel in it!
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Oh crap...I haven't been able to sleep for a few weeks now!!! It's getting SO close! I can't even believe it!Quote:
Originally Posted by ~Stephanie~ Shannon, love your dress! So cute! You won't get hot in that either. I love the packing trial- too funny! Just make sure you weight it! I'm always cramming things in everywhere and then I have to stop and remember to not go overweight.
I wouldn't be able to sleep if I were you!
Yes, the packing trial was last weekend! haha...I just couldn't wait! We are washing all our new beach clothes tonight....cause this weekend is going to be very busy...and during the week is virtually impossible to get anything done...I just had today off.
I think the little dress will be great. It's very light (I need to find a slip - cause its kinda see through!)...but...overall, I'm really happy with it!
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I just took one...the lighting sucks, but...you'll get the idea!Quote:
Originally Posted by ~Stephanie~ Shannon, do you have a picture of it?
I also just had to show you....this is what I sneak glances of every morning!
And...we packed the wedding decorations and extras! It all made it into one suitcase, and...I think I can even squeeze some more things in there!!!
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I second that!!! MRS!!! So fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by ~Stephanie~ Roahrig,
Welcome back MRS! I can't wait to read your review and see pictures! I will probably hit you up with some questions after I read your review!
I'm so glad you had a wonderful time!
Once you post your review...I'll probably have some questions, but for the most part, you've given great feedback already!
So exciting...I leave in 12 days!!!!
ROYAL PLAYA DEL CARMEN BRIDES: were kids allowed for the day? ...and other questions
in Destination Wedding in Riviera Maya, Cancun & surrounding areas
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Oh...and I leave on Saturday at 6AM!!!
I also heard from our TA today, that doctors studying the influenze strain, have reported that it is dying in high heat; it not able to sustain itself. They are even saying that some of the earliest reported cases are healing quicker, when subjected to higher temperatures. Food for thought...