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Good luck and happy planning!

I really don't know how to do anything on this site. I can see the picture did not work. I don't want to attach a picture though because some people don't have very many points. Maybe see if this link below works. If not, go to pier 1 website and click on clearance section. If you do a view all it is towards the bottom of the page. Sorry. http://http://www.pier1.com/TopMenu/...ass-beach-mats

Hi ladies: I found a deal that I think would be beneficial for anyone doing OOT bags. I wanted to get towels but the cheapest I could find wholesale was 4 dollars a towel which could add up with 30 guests. Anyways, I went to Pier 1 and in their clearance section they have bamboo or wicker beach mats that are really neat. They can fold up and have handles that you can carry them with. They are for 98 cents; originally priced at $10. Here is what they look like:

You are so lucky to get so many people who can go. We have had a lot of people weave in and out of going, a couple pregnancies, etc. But we still have our families and a couple friends which should be good. Our at home reception is June 20th and I am actually putting a lot more effort into it because I feel that the Isla Mujeres wedding will be wonderful on its own. But I am starting to get nervous as I read more threads about things I have never thought about like programs, and OOT bags, and decorations, and guest books. I have started my OOT bags and yesterday bought beach mats for all the guests - my best buy yet- from pier one. They are extremely cute and roll up with handles to carry to the beach and right now they are on sale for 1 dollar (originally 10 dollars). Just giving you a heads up because it is cheaper than any towels I could find. Okay- for the dj was your contact AV company, at [email protected] . because I only want speakers also. I have read the moon palace threads and I know they get that for free or else they just pay a little for speakers. As for the ceremony, I need to research what a standard wedding ceremony incorporates. So I can personalize it some how. As for decorations, I have a few ideas that I have been considering. I will attach some pictures later. but I have found a lot of stuff on sale right now. I do have pictures of the Palace standard centerpieces and of ones you can purchase that I will attach too. I will get back to you after work with more info.

How fun! I will be leaving on the 29th, so I will be there the first day you get there. We will have to make a point to meet at least. Rebeca gave me the information to contact someone for sound equipment, but I had not contacted them yet. Is the dj included in the 1300 or is it just speakers and stuff? Not that it matters bc that is a crazy price even for a dj for a few hours. I don't think we will really do a reception with dancing and stuff- probably just some cocktails and then dinner and then probably go out or something because we probably won't have that many people. I think max we will have 30 and probably 1/3 will still drop out. Then we are having a AHR in June for the dancing and stuff. But I change my mind every other second. What are doing for the ceremony and decorations? Are you bringing your own centerpieces or renting theirs or just doing the standard? And are you just sticking with the regular ceremony or doing something special? Plus how do we know what the normal ceremony is? So many questions.

Wow! Good for you! If you want cold weather, make it happen!

Welcome to boards! you will find a lot of useful info!

Welcome! and good luck!

Well, I am getting married 4/25/09 at 5PM. We were originally going to do 6PM ,but I looked up sunset times and decided there might not be great lighting for reception pictures. Thanks fo asking Kristin928! My coordinator is Rebeca Maldanado. She is very helpful and writes back very quickly to all of my questions. She is going to send me a link to the photographers soon she said so that I can pick which photographer we want. I will pass it on once I get it. Here is something I found out of interest that they don't tell you. On the Palace Resorts website it says that the only two resorts that have to perform the ceremony in Spanish are Cozumel and Vallarta Palace. Rebeca told me though, that because it is an island we have to have the ceremony in Spanish or we can pay $80 for a resort worker to translate or $300 for a professional translator. Also, I recently asked if we could write our own ceremony which I thought might be nice because I see a lot of girls do that and there are a lot of websites that have them written out already. She told me that we could write one and have the judge look at it but she would recommend a symbolic ceremony if we want to do that. Let me know if you guys have heard any of this too!

Congratulations and good luck!

Great information. I am still trying to figure out how to make my monogram the way I want it but once I have it down I will surely use this template.

Wow!! what a wonderful site. Thank you so much for sharing!

Good luck and happy planning.

I am so excited for you. I hope all goes well.

Good luck. I don't have much information but Palace resorts seem nice.

Welcome and good luck planning!

I love all of this information. Thank you very much.

Congratulations!! Good luck!

Congratulations!!! I am so happy that you have time to have the wedding of your dreams! I am sure you have probably received a ton of advise but I would start by finding a resort you like- either all inclusive or not! Good luck!

Happy planning! Congratulations.

Welcome to the forum. I hope all of your planning goes well.

What a bummer they won't write back. Well, Good luck planning and congratulations!

Good luck planning and congratulations!

Welcome! I hope planning goes well!

Wow! I am starting to get really excited! I am so glad to find someone who has been there!