LindoBride2009

Hey girls! I'm not sure how many of you go on the knot but there was a review there from a girl who just got married at the Lindo. Here is the link if anyone wants to check it out. The good, the bad, the ugly - The Knot Forums

I've heard a lot of good things about this company (on this board and from friends that have used them) Riviera Maya Sunset Dinner Cruise

Quote: Originally Posted by LyssaB80 Sorry - I forgot to answer about the drink cups we got them from discount mugs and these are the ones we went with: Discountmugs.com Shopping Cart The last time I was on vaca I bought a cup like this and it was sooo much better than having to keep getting up for refills. I went back and forth about insulated vs non-insulated but I really liked the idea of a straw for frozen drinks etc. do you think this is ok?? I think those cups are great! I don't know of many people who don't like a straw - especially with the frozen drinks. I actually never even thought about that - I think I just may copy you The trial run for the OOT bags sounds like a great idea. I think I'll do that (obviously when it's closer LOL).

Lyssa - I'm glad to hear that you have been laid back in your planning. When I go on the knot I get so stressed out because girls that are getting married 6 months after me are SO far ahead with all their DIY projects and plans! It stresses me out so now I've stopped looking (ya - great way to solve the problem hey?!!) I'm doing the same thing that you are with the passports, they might be boarding passes though. Where did you order your drink cups from? I have a question for all you gals - how are you transporting all your OOT bag stuff?

Thanks for posting the pics! Does anyone have a good to do checklist that they'd be willing to share? I'm just over 7 months till the wedding & I feel like I'm missing stuff on my list - it seems too short considering I have done barely anything!! LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by luckyj711 I just emailed off the pictures of the bouquets. I also have pictures of the resort (my destinationweddings.com coordinator was just down there and sent me a ton of pictures). I also have pictures of the restaurants at del mar as well. Thanks for the pics! The bouquets are gorgeous!

That would be excellent! [email protected] Thanks

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride08 I think it might just seem long seeing it in writing. The WC said the ceremony only takes about 20 minutes. I just sent them an email at the end of last week and they got back to me pretty quick. She sent me a document to start putting notes in of what our selections are. My TA had forwarded me some pics of bouquets that other brides had used. I don't know if they are specifically for Lindo weddings, but I can try to post those if anyone wants to see them. They are on my computer at home. I wouldn't mind seeing what you have - no big rush though. Can I just say how great it is to have fellow Iberostar brides to talk to! The Iberostar wedding board has a lot of great resort/vendor info etc., but not so much on the actual planning. A question on the forum though - When I try to view people's public profiles it says I can't. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? Anyone know?

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride08 We picked the Steakhouse for the wedding dinner since from the pictures I have seen that seemed to be the most private. Most of our guests are big steak fans so it was a win win. However, my FI and I are not. That was one of the questions I had for the WC since we wanted to request chicken for our dinner, steak for everyone else except for FI's parents and kids. FI's parents do not eat meat on Fridays so we had to request fish for them. I also asked about a kid's menu and she said they offer chicken nuggets, hamburgers, pizza or pasta for the kids. She said we could placecards so the servers would know who got which dish. I thought it might be an issue to do the special meal requests since they require having the pre-selected menu. She also said the appetizers and desserts are buffet style. We haven't decided if we are doing a rehearsal dinner just for parents and wedding party, or a welcome dinner after the rehearsal for all guests staying at the resort or what. If do a dinner though I think we are going to pick the Italian restaurant for that. I also asked if they could do a cupcake tower for the cake. Araceli was going to check with the chef to see if they could do it, and was going to let me know. OTherwise, she said an outside baker could do that, but it would be an additional charge. I really like the cupcake tower cakes, but I don't know how I feel about paying extra money for one since we get the standrad cake in the package so I'm still debating on that. I guess it will depend on how much the cupcake tower would be. Another question I had was regarding the table decorations and centerpieces. They do not have colored linens so any napkins, table runners, etc. that you would want you would need to bring them. She was going to ask the florist if they had clear glass vases for the floral arrangements for the table centerpieces so I wouldn't have to bring more glas items down with me. Any candles or other centerpiece items you need to provide. I did buy clear glass starfish shaped tealight holders, and small tealight holders that I am bringing, but I felt like the tables needed more decoration. I don't know what I want to do though, and I really don't want to have to bring more stuff with me. Has anyone thought about centerpiece ideas yet? Michelle, When did you start communicating with the WC regarding the actual details?

Wow - I didn't realize just how long it was!! LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by luckyj711 I would love the link. I guess I can always provide them something I would like or I can scratch through the parts of the ceremony I don't want. So I don't actually have a link, I just have it in a word document, so I'm pretty sure I got it from someone else at one point. I just can't remember who! It's no shorter than the one Michelle posted, but it's less religious. I'm thinking of taking this one and adjusting it a bit to suit me. Maybe use parts of both. This one has the sand ceremony in it. Opening We are here today to participate in a most joyous occasion; to celebrate one of the greatest moments in life, by acknowledging the wedding of BRIDE and GROOM. This beautiful setting should remind us that, like the ocean, human life is an ebb and flow- The life of the spirit and emotions- moves in cycles. To be in a relationship does not guarantee an eternal summer. To make a sincere and honest commitment does not promise, an end to all struggle. What a good relationship does offer, much like this ocean, is the opportunity for renewal. It recognizes the abiding, shared hope that after every fall and winter, spring and summer will come again. On behalf of BRIDE and GROOM, I welcome you and thank you all for gathering here on this beautiful day to witness their marriage ceremony. The fact that you all have travelled such a great distance to be here today is a testament to the amazing amount of love and support they have. Many of you have given them much happiness, love, warmth, and guidance through the various stages of their lives. They would like to sincerely thank you all for being here to celebrate their big day. A special and respectful acknowledgement must also be made to those friends and family members who were unable to attend, or have passed on, but whose spirit remains alive and strong in all our hearts. I have also been asked by BRIDE and GROOM to thank their parents for the wonderful lives they have given them, for the hard work and guidance they have provided, for their everlasting love, support, and encouragement. It is from them that they have learned the true meaning of love, friendship and family. Ceremony The marriage between BRIDE and GROOM does not mark the beginning of a new relationship; rather, it is an acknowledgement and celebration, of a relationship that has been flourishing since they met. Marriage has been described as living in love with your best friend. Love is one of the few constants in the universe. It is reality, affinity, and communication. Only love is capable of joining living beings by their deepest essence, uniting, completing, and fulfilling them. You have chosen to walk through life together. There is no truer statement of love. The choice was not made by any one moment, but by being together you grew to realize that you belonged together and that you fulfilled each other’s needs. You have come to thrive upon each other’s presence, loyalty and wisdom. The foundation of your love is profound friendship. A friendship you have nurtured until at last you realized that you wanted to be together always. The commitment you make today will be the foundation on which you will build your life together. BRIDE and GROOM would you please face each other and join your hands. Vows BRIDE, as I say these words, would you please repeat after me… I love you, GROOM. You are my best friend. Today I give myself to you in marriage. I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you, and to comfort you in times of sorrow and struggle. I promise to love you in good times and in bad, when life seems easy and when it seems hard, when our love is simple, and when it is an effort. I promise to cherish you, and to always hold you in highest regard. These things I give to you today, and all the days of our life. I am forever yours……faithfully. GROOM as I say these words, would you please repeat after me… I love you, BRIDE, You too are my best friend. Today I give myself to you in marriage. I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you, and to comfort you in times of sorrow and struggle. I promise to love you in good times and in bad, when life seems easy and when it seems hard, when our love is simple, and when it is an effort. I promise to cherish you, and to always hold you in highest regard. These things I give to you today, and all the days of our life. I am forever yours……faithfully. The Rings BRIDE and GROOM, your rings are intimately associated with your intent to honor and treasure the vows you have made today. By exchanging rings, resolve to live your vows and not to let them drift in shallow promises. Believe and trust that the words you have spoken have the capacity to create the marriage, family and life of your dreams, and that the rings you exchange will have the power to return you to your vows. GROOM as you place this ring on BRIDE’s finger please repeat after me… BRIDE, I give you this ring, as a sign of our marriage, and a lasting reminder, of the vows made between us today. I give you this ring, as a reminder that I will love, honor, and cherish you, in all times, in all places, and in all ways, forever. BRIDE, if you accept please say I do… BRIDE as you place this ring on GROOM’s finger, please repeat after me… GROOM, I to give you this ring, as a sign of our marriage, and a lasting reminder, of the vows made between us today. I give you this ring, as a reminder that I will love, honor, and cherish you, in all times, in all places, and in all ways, forever. GROOM, if you except, please say “I Doâ€. Commitment of family and friends Ladies and Gentlemen, BRIDE and GROOM have demonstrated in your presence today, their belief in their love, and their desire to live together in matrimony. If you also believe in their love, and wish to add your blessing on their marriage today, please respond now by saying……………WE DO And are you all willing to sustain and strengthen this marriage, by giving BRIDE and GROOM the public commitment of your love and support, through all the ups and downs ahead of them…If you are willing, please say……….WE ARE Sand Ceremony BRIDE and GROOM, you have just sealed your relationship by the giving and receiving of rings and this covenant is a relationship pledge between two people who agree that they will commit themselves to one another throughout their lives. The most beautiful example of this partnership is the marriage relationship. You have committed here today to share the rest of your lives with each other. Today, this relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand one, representing you, BRIDE and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, GROOM, and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. As these two containers of sand are poured into the third container, the individual containers of sand will no longer exist, but will be joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be, united as one for all of your days. Pronouncement Now that you have joined yourselves in marriage, may you strive always to meet this commitment, with the same spirit you now are now shining. We all bear witness to this ceremony you have just performed, and this bond that has been formed today can be broken by none. In the City of xxxxxxxx, as your officient today, xxxxxxxxxx you may now call yourselves by those old and respected names, Husband and Wife. Ladies and Gentlemen, Family and Friends Mr. And Mrs. xxxxxxxxxxx, you may kiss the bride………

Check out the Iberostar wedding board. Weddings at Iberostar Resorts It has a ton of information on all the resorts & links to many photos/videos. It was really helpful in me choosing the Lindo. The only thing I never knew & kind of wish I had known (you may already know this), is that at the Lindo/Maya you can't have a private reception (meal & dance together). The dinner is at one of the a la carte's - so only semi-private. The reception (if over 40 people) has to be at the disco (which I've heard is cheesy - star wars themed) or the convention center. If it's under 40, the Vitrales room is where you hold the reception. The del mar/beach resorts allow you to have a fully private reception. I still prefer the Lindo cause the resort itself has more of what I was looking for, but it's something to think about, depending on what's important to you. Oh - & congratulations!!

LOL - me neither! I found one that was nice, not overly religious. Let me see if I can find the link to it.

I know of another bride that got married at the Lindo & she wrote the whole ceremony herself.

Thanks for all the info Michelle! I wanted to do glass vases with a starfish and ribbon around the middle, but I keep second guessing myself cause I really can't figure out how I'm going to get all this stuff down there.

Quote: Originally Posted by smacik I am getting married at the Del Mar on May 13, 2009. We were just there at the end of April, and I love it! The chapel is beautiful. Now we're trying to decide on where to have the wedding dinner and reception. And, not to mention that my whole family hates the fact that I want a DW, so that's fun too : ) I've seen pics of the chapel, it looks so gorgeous! I almost switched my hotel to the del mar so I could have the tropical restaurant for my reception - I love it! My family's all on board for the DW, so I'm lucky that way.

Hey Michelle! I would love to see the wedding ceremony (we're doing symbolic as well) - I'd like to start my programs cause they're going to take me forever!!! LOL

That's too bad that we'll miss each other!! Planning is going good, I think I still have lots to do though. I'm pretty sure we're going to go with the Steakhouse. I saw a picture of another girls reception there and it looks like it is kind of private. What about you? Have you decided? How's your planning going?

Thanks everyone!!

I used a travel agent, we're going through Transat (I'm in Canada though). Ryan's Girl - I get there on the 6th and leave on the 13th. What are your dates?

Hello! Congratulations! Planning is going ok (I really need to get going on some stuff!) - I get my dress in about a week or so.

Hey everyone! I noticed on the last thread "Iberostar anyone?" that there were a few of us. I've seen the other threads on here that are resort specific and I thought it would be great to have one place where we could all post & share all of our ideas! I haven't seen one for the Iberostar so I apologize if there's already one. I'm getting married at the Lindo on April 9th (so close to you Ryan's Girl!!) & would love a chance to get to know you girls!

I don't want to use the resort photographer because I've heard the pics aren't that great & they are all posed pictures. However, my FI is freaking out at the cost of the one photog I found (8 hours - $3300), he doesn't think we'll ever look at the photos again & therefore doesn't want to put any $$ into it, which I disagree with. So - can anyone recommend some photographers that aren't over the top expensive but still do good work? Thanks in advance!

Quote: Originally Posted by sschano Hi Lindobride...I think I am also going to get married at the Lindo in Oct. of this year. I just reserved it but am having a hard time finding photos and information regarding the reception/dinner, etc. Did you do a site visit, or do you have any other information/photos you can share. I'm trying to pull this off in four months but really want to be sure I'm making the right decision with going with the Lindo! Thanks! Hi! I didn't do a site visit - everything I've found was from the internet. There's a great site that is for Iberostar weddings: Weddings at Iberostar Resorts There's a ton of ideas, information and site reviews there! I have some info from the Lindo WC and some reception photos that I've received from other people - if you give me your email address I will forward them to you.

Thanks everyone for such a warm welcome!