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wow - YOU LOOK GREAT! The photos are very tasteful, and great artistry...beautiful!

Great photos, you are very brave....I hope I can follow through with mine....I'm so self conscious - ugh! Great Pics!

Great photos, and I love your ruffle lingerie. He's going to love them!

Blue: I am wearing a rustic turqoise necklace; New: My beautimous Maggie Sottero Gown (I still think it's too elegant for my Mayan wedding), but hell with it! Old: Old panites - Just kidding. I'm still thinking on this one.... Borrowed: Have no clue!

Hola Amigas! I wanted to share the attire the love of my life will be wearing and his men. Also, I want to tell you all about a sale that Dillard's is having on some killer men's pants that are perfect for a destination wedding. This is the shirt that Patrick will be wearing - same colors - purchased from Wedding Tropics - Beach Wedding Attire & Dresses, Linen Wedding Pants, Shirts, Guayabera, Hawaiian, Havana, and Linen Suits - this is custom made. The Pants we chose are Murano from Dillard's, and they are currently on sale for $52.00, regularly $79.00, we purchased in khaki color. The photo does not do justice - they are very, very nice...I was shocked at the quality. This is the shirt we decided to go with for our GM - linen shirt from Old Navy for only $20.00 on sale now...and to think I was going to purchase each of them an Armani...Trick That!

I'm glad I read this thread; I'm a 38 DD and I'm going without a bra...I also have a built in bodice that will hold up well...I think. Speaking of which (I should probably start a new thread), but I still haven't had my gown altered....I've lost 16 pounds, but still large at the chest. How soon did you girls have your gown altered? Our wedding is June 13th and we leave June 10th...Am I pushing it? Any suggesstions on finding a good alterations place? What should I ask or request? Any advice is greatly appreciated!

WOW - great photos, your man is going to love them!

OMG - How fun is this?!?!?! Great times - Congratulations!

Beautiful from begining to end - I love the panties (will check this site later today), love that you did some of your own boudouir photos (will definitly do this), attire and everything else was great. Congratulations and thank you for sharing!

This is great - I just purchased Adobe Photoshop, but needed fonts, and I knew to come here and find them! Now off to creating my monogram! Thanks ladies!

I found this posting about Playa Del Carmen night life while surfing the web and it's located at Bar - Nightclub List - Playa del Carmen, Mexico forum It seems to be a comprehensive list, and given the brief description, you can always review the nightclub further on TripAdvisor.com, Google Sports Bars Bourbon Street - 5th Avenue between Calle6 & Calle8 Cabalova - 5th Avenue, between Calle26 & Calle30 (CLOSED) El Tigre Sports Bar - 10th Avenue between Calle2 & Calle4 (2nd floor) Has 5 pool tables End Zone - 5th Avenue at Calle Corazon (Calle Corazon is between Calle12 & Calle14) Il Panino - 10th Avenue between Calle10 & Calle12 La Taberna - Corner of Calle4 & 10th Avenue (Pool Tables) PG's Sandbox Bar - 1st Avenue at Calle26 Tequila Barrel - 5th Avenue between Calle10 & Calle12 Drinking & Meeting Bars 2-Dollar Drinks - 10th Avenue between Calle6 & Calle8 Beer Bucket – Calle10 between 5th & 10th Avenue Carlos & Charlies - (at the top of the street leading to the pier) Click & Drink - 10th Avenue between Calle6 & Calle8 (Upstairs, overlooking 10th Avenue) Coco Maya - Calle12 at the beach Dirty Martini Bar - 1st Avenue between Calle10 & Calle12 (this is Greco's new bar) Diablito - Calle12 at 1st Avenue (formerly Da Gabi restaurant) DJs Bar - Calle12 between 5th & 10th Avenues (next door to Pizza Pazza) CLOSED!! El 10 - 5th Avenue at Calle30 (formerly Puro Bueno) El Cielo - Calle12 at 1st Avenue... checkout the new rooftop lounge. El Jarrita - 1st Avenue between Calle10 & Calle1 El Pica Pica - 5th Avenue between Calle6 & Calle8 (2nd floor, formerly Chico Latino) El Templo - Calle8 between 5th & 10th Avenues (upstairs, primarily caters to Mexican clientele) Fa at Siesta Fiesta – 5th Avenue between Calle8 & Calle10 (Festive & Loud Music) Giallo Limone - 5th Avenue between Calle28 & Calle30 (attached to Hotel Quinto Sol) George & Dragon - 5th Avenue between Calle22 & Calle24 (English pub) Karta Bar - Corner of 1st Avenue & Calle12 Kitxen - 5th Avenue between Constituyentes and Calle 20 LA5taTostada - 5th Avenue between Calle28 & Calle30 La Bodeguita del Medio - Just off 5th Avenue in the Mall near Rolandi & Harley Davidson La Diez - Corner of 10th Avenue & Calle8 (cantina w/beer taps at your table) La Fe - 5th Avenue between Calle26 & Calle28 (always a sizeable Italian crowd) La Ranita - Calle10 between 5th & 10th Avenue La Salamandra - Calle8 between 5th & 10th Avenues (typically Mexican hangout) La Taberna - Corner of Calle4 & 10th Avenue (Pool Tables) Las Tequilaria - 5th Avenue between Calle4 & Calle6 Le Hora Feliz - 5th Avenue between Calle26 & Calle28 Living Garden Bar - 5th Avenue between Calle Corazon & Calle14 Luna Blue Hotel Bar - Calle26 between 5th & 10th Avenue (located in the Luna Blue Hotel) Manne's Beergarten - Calle4 between 10th & 15th Avenue Mexican Cantinita - 1st Avenue between Calle10 & Calle12 Mom's Hotel Bar - Calle4 & 30th Avenue (located on the 2nd floor overlooking 30th Avenue) Mushrooms - 5th Avenue between Calle28 & Calle30 Mezcalinna - Calle12 between 1st Avenue & the beach O'Barzinho - On the corner at 10th Avenue & Calle12 (elegant lounge, a caipirinha bar) Ole Taurino - 5th Avenue between Calle26 & Calle28 Om Bar – Calle12 between 1st Avenue and the beach PG's Sandbox Bar - On the corner of 1st Avenue & Calle26 Senor Froggs - at the base of the Ferry Pier Squid Row - Calle12, between 1st Avenue & the beach. (Closed) Tequila Barrel - 5th Avenue between Calle10 & Calle12 Ula Gula - Corner of 5th Avenue & Calle10 Vida Pura - Calle12 between 5th & 10th Avenue (formerly DJ's Bar) Reggae theme. Wana Bana - 5th Avenue between Calle30 & Calle32 - CLOSED: now called Locals Yellow Sub de la 5 - 5th Avenue between Calle10 & Calle12 (formerly Beer Bucket/Kegs) Zebra - Calle12 between 1st Avenue & the beach (in Squid Row's former location) Romantic Drinking Bars Alux Cave - On Juarez Avenue, 3 blocks west of Highway-307 Madre Tierra - Corner of 5th Avenue & Calle14 (formerly Apasionado) Basico Lounge (2nd floor) - Corner of 5th Avenue & Calle 10. Entrance is directly across from Babes. Deseo - 5th Avenue between Calle10 & Calle12 Di Vino - Corner of 5th Avenue & Calle12 (formerly Fly Bar) Good house wine selection Glass Bar - Corner of 5th Avenue & Calle12. Impressive wine selection. La Palette - On Calle8 between 5th Avenue and the beach. Romantic wine bar La Santenera - On Calle12 between 5th & 10th Avenue (up on the 2nd floor) Om Bar – Calle12 between 1st Avenue & the Beach (try the upstairs lounge for privacy) Music & Entertainment Bars Tierra Madre - Corner of 5th Avenue & Calle14 Bad Boys - On the beach between Calle2 & Calle4 Bali Club - Calle12 between 5th & 10th Avenue Bourbon Street - 5th Avenue between Calle4 & Calle6 (CLOSED) Fa at Siesta Fiesta - 5th Avenue between Calle8 & Calle10 (next door to Posada Freud) Fusion Bar - On the beach at Calle6 (located in Hotel Fusion) La Barra - 10th Avenue between Calle10 & Calle12 (great mexican folk & dancing music) Jam Session Bar & Music Club - New 5th Avenue & Calle40 (9pm-3am) 984-803-4915 Karen's Pizza - 5th Avenue between Calle2 & Calle4 La Bodeguita del Medio - Just off 5th Avenue in the Mall near the Pier. Live Salsa Music on certain nights La Fortuna/Captain Dave’s - 10th Avenue between Calle6 & Calle8 (Closed - Lost their Lease) La Pirata - On the beach between Calle10 & Calle12 (associated with Hotel Costa del Mar) Mojo Zone - 5th Avenue between Calle10 & Calle12 Perla Negra - 5th Avenue at Calle32 (CLOSED) Pez Vela - 5th Avenue between Calle2 & Calle4 PG's Sandbox Bar - 1st Avenue at Calle26 9live music on select evenings) Roots N Fire - 5th Avenue between Calle4 & Calle6 (new reggae club w/live music) Voga Music House - Calle10 between 5th & 1st Avenue (CLOSED) Nightlife-Dancing Bars Alux Cave - On Juarez Avenue, 3 blocks west of Highway-307 Bali Club - Calle12 between 5th & 10th Avenue (CLOSED... now called Dubai)) 8lue Parrot (Dragon Bar) - Calle12 at the beach Capitan Tutix - Calle4 at the beach (CLOSED & Demolished) Ceilito Lindo - Juarez Avenue between 20th & 25th Avenue Classico Playa - Calle12 between 1st Avenue & the beach (advertise themselves as a Disco Boutique) CLOSED Coco Bongo - On the corner of Calle12 & 10th Avenue Dubai - Calle12 between 5th & 10th Avenue (formerly Bali Club) La Bodeguita del Medio - Just off 5th Avenue in the Mall near Rolandi & Harley Davidson La Santenera - On Calle12 between 5th & 10th Avenue (dance floor located on the street level) Mojito Queen - On Calle12 between 1st Avenue & the beach. (drink mojitos & dance salsa... always a dance partner available) Moon Bar - 5th Avenue into the new mall. (CLOSED) Mambo Cafe - Calle6 between 5th & 10th Avenue (CLOSED) Playa69 - 5th Avenue between Calle4 & Calle6 (gay club) Retro - Calle4 between 5th Avenue and the beach Favorite Bars for 2008-2009 Bad Boys on the Beach (Thursday & Saturday 4-8pm) Dirty Martini Bar (sexiest martini bar in town) Fusion Bar (new expanded bar overlooking the ocean) Kitxen (fabulous vocalists & flamenco dancers on certain nights) La Barra (CLOSED) La Zebra (Sunday night salsa event - Tulum) Mezcalinna (run by two great guys from Puebla, MX) Mom's Hotel Bar - Totally revitalized by Jurgen and has become a new PlayaInfo hotspot... they also serve great food! Just a few comments regarding the Nightlife-Dancing Bars: Alux Cave - Best to take a cab here or you might not find it. Sometimes on the weekends, they turn the cave into a nightclub, which is a rather unique way to spend the evening. Be sure to check out the sexy lounge area deep into the cave. 8lue Parrot - Always one of the more active places to go both early and late evening, especially if you like to dance out under the stars. Most of us avoid this place for personal reasons!! Ceilito Lindo - This club is on the second floor and is primarily a club for younger latino locals looking to dance to rock music played through a great sound system. The dance floor is big, the crowd is large and the music continues almost til dawn. You won't see many tourist here. Playa69 - A gay bar set back a bit in a corridor on the west side of the 5th Avenue. You can easily spot their small lit sign at night when they're open. Fa at Siesta Fiesta - Always a great place to catch a live band in a lively but comfortable environment. Very tiny dance area.

Quote: Originally Posted by mrsscottyb We are getting married in Tulum and then going to Retro after the reception. Retro plays songs from the 70's, 80's & 90's if that's what you're looking for. It's located on 4th Street between 5th Avenue and the beach. If you are walking down 5th Avenue heading south, you will turn left on 4th toward the beach. You'll see Retro on the right. We are also getting married in Tulum and have thought about going out afterwards as well. Is Retro in Playa or Tulum? Will you all take a bus or vans? I'm still trying to figure out logistics and looking to see what other brides are doing. By the way , congratulations!

Thank you girls so much, this make me feel a lot better, and I think I may combine some inexpensive paper invites from Vista Print for the "more mature" friends and family that don't heavily use the internet! Muchos Besos!

They are really nice - very tastefully done.

This is a great thread - I love your gifts and I will definitly use the welcome letter to some degree. Congratulations and thanks again for sharing!

These are great, and thanks for sharing the resource, I'll have to check them out and possibly order from them - thanks!

ARGHHHH!!!!!!! Sucky, sucky! We don't have an IKEA here in Oklahoma!!!! They're not available on-line and they're perfect.

I would like to purchase the bags, please let me know if they're still available. I can pay with paypal or whatever you prefer.

Very pretty, love the dark colors, and the material looks nice! Congrats!

Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your upcoming destination wedding! The ESS is beautiful!

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Ladies, What are your thoughts on using Evite for our couples shower? The shower is May 16th, and we're inviting close to 55-people, which all use email. I'm strapped for cash, my bridesmaids are strapped for cash, especially with final trip deposits due next week. The couples shower is going to be a Mexican fiesta, margarita's, beer, Mexican food, music - a BIG party. Is it tacky for me to use Evite? Thoughts/Suggesstion? Much Love! XOXOXOX

Adorable - I love Etsy, you can always find the best items. Congratulations!

Oh my goodness, girl they are beautiful! Very rich, elegant and tastefully done. Congratulations!

They are really pretty - nice job!