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Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Thanks girls!!! Meaghan, I'm actually going to let my processional song play out and have a few more songs that will play if people want to hang around in between the time we leave and when the coordinators direct my guests down to my cocktail hour on the beach. Amy, if your song is not finished by the time you get down, are you just going to wait for it to finish? Are you having your bridal party walk down to the same song you are playing? Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert Meghan, I played the over the rainbow song,I downloaded the longest version of the song and artist I wanted. Then when we got to mexico, we timed it out for how many ppl we had and when we started the music. So basically we had everyone line up on the top of the stairs( you have to take stairs down to beach) then had the music begin when Kenny walked his mom down and then everyone else (in the wedding party) followed. I believe with our ppl and myself took a total of almost 4mins or a little over. We stoppped the song after my father gave me away. Then we played a song while we did the sand ceremony also. It was so beautiful, and we didn't even think of all that until the onsite suggested that along with a song for when all 4 witness sign all the paper work. I think they signed 4 pages each and the photographer took pics during this as well... It takes a few minutes. Amy, thanks for letting me know about playing music at those other times...I hadn't thought of that!

Love the hair Amy! very elegant. I have a question for everyone. For those who have planned your processional music, how long are you having a song play for just you to walk down the aisle? For those who have already gotten married, how long did it take you to walk down, and how long did you play a song for?

I also sent invites to those who had already booked or to those who I didn't have a definite answer from. I felt that by sending invites to those who declined may also irritate the guests....I didn't want them to feel pressured, guilty, etc.. by having us send them an invite after saying no.

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart My dress fitting went great! I honestly feel disappointed because I think my hips look big. The dress is so tight around my ribs so it doesn't fall down it will be hard to breathe and I can't bend over. The waist and hips isn't as tight as I thought ti would be... I didn't want to be able to sit down and I told her that but no one listens I went for my last dress fitting a week ago and it was too tight in the ribs as well. She made it that way so it wouldn't fall down. It was so tight I couldn't breathe and I could not stand it. So, she made it looser, but then we added a one shoulder strap to hold it up. I think you should tell her if it is not done the way you want it. Katie,your dress looks beautiful!

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Oh my gosh - I forgot to tell you guys we FINALLY picked our 1st dance song! Gosh that was the hardest thing of all to do. I could not find anything that worked - FI hates oldies (his only bad trait, i swear) and we both dont like cheesy songs, and it had to be 3 1/2 minutes or less b/c we are not the most gifted dancers and can't take lessons considering we live in difference freaking countries right now, so.... "This Kind of Love" by Sister Hazel LOVE IT !!! After listening to mostly songs by female artists, I realized I really thought a man singing would be better. I am walking down the aisle to Alicia Keys, and thats a girl saying how she needs nothing but him, so this one is vice versa. So perfect! Now on to find exiting down the aisle songs.... FI doesn't like "Sign Sealed Delivered" b/c its too much like an oldie (surprise surprise). UGH I thought it was perfect. Back to the drawing boards... or iTunes Any suggestions BTW Megan - love your new siggy pic - so cute Thanks Amy:) I don't know your first song choice, but I do like sign sealed delilvered! I'm an oldie's fan as well lol.

Quote: Originally Posted by dirtymartini Has anyone heard anything about the two photographer companies that Azul works with, Caribe or Matias Cano? I haven't heard great things about them, and after viewing their photos, I didn't think they were spectacular. However, it depends on what you want for photos and if it's worth it to pay the extra money, which can be A LOT! I prefer more artsy photos, and I found their photos pretty ordinary. Quote: Originally Posted by ~Katie~ hey girls....I HAVE MY DRESS!!! IN MY HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!! it feels amazing!! so, as promised, here are some pics of my hair trial which hopefully the hairdressers at the resort will be able to recreate... I love it! and when I tried my dress on before I tried the jewellary on with it and it looked perfect...then today I took my tiara and tried it on with the dress and again i thought it looked perfect. the outfit is finally coming together Good luck with your final fitting Amy!! it's Thursday isn't it? omg I love love love your hair. You look like a real princess Can't wait to see it all put together! And your hair looks so fantastic I didn't even notice the roots lol

Quote: Originally Posted by amandamarieb Revising my budget and decided to do a more updated "guest count." I put that in quotes because right now I have 15 rooms booked so about 27ish guests and we had originally expected close to 80 ppl. Now reviewing the list, looks much more like we'll have around 50. That's fine...actually helps a ton with the budget BUT looking at the guests who have confirmed or told us that they were going to attend...it's pretty much all my side! AHHHH! I feel so bad for Stephen. I don't know why his family all the sudden can't make this happen. He isn't home right now but he is going to be heartbroken when I tell him that his cousin declined. What should I do about this? Should I encourage him to invite more people. (He had originally wanted to but I discouraged him bc of size and budget.) Should I email some of his friends and tell them to start booking. Maybe that wil even things out and make him feel a little better. I totally expect atleast a handful or more of his friends to make the trip but with none of them having paid, make me really nervous. Has anyone else experienced a lop-sided RSVp situation? I would let him invite as many people as he wants. We invited over 130 people and we have 45 coming. Plus, a lot of people say they will come, but don't actually book. We had probably 15 more people say that they were coming, but have not yet booked, or have changed their minds.

Quote: Originally Posted by JenK Hi everyone! I'm sure it is already mentioned on here but I couldn't find it-can you only have max 50 guests for the wedding at the Azul resorts? I am loving the looks of either Azul Beach hotel or Sensatori. However, I am planning on inviting 80 guests (but not sure how many can go). At azul sensatori, there is no limit that I am aware of. We have 45 booked so far, and its a possibility some more could book. I heard of one bride who went with 100! Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Boy, I don't know that's a tough one! No, I probably wouldn't on the slim chance most people ended up going. You take a chance either way I guess. All you other AS ladies, what are your thoughts? How many did you invite and how many are actually going? We invited abuot 150 and we have 45 booked and paid for. Everyone is staying at the same resort exept for 2 people who are going to get a day pass just for the wedding.

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Crista-Lee~ Hey my long lost AS girlfriends... I have been MIA and I have a lot of catching up to do. Let's just say this past week has been the weirdest week ever in my life. Are you ready for this? Because I sure wasn't..... We're expecting! Unsure of the date still... but it looks like October. Whoops! I hadn't been feeling like myself, I was tired, my chest was super sore, I was nauseated each morning after I ate breakfast and something just told me the check... and now we have a little whoops! We're happy and we are terrified. We planned on trying right after our wedding... I guess we're just 7 months early. They think I might already by at least 6 weeks already. We haven't told anyone expect our parents and MOH, oh and our WC. We're just waiting for the results of all my blood work, to confirm the date and make sure the babies healthy but obviously changes our plans drastically. Our WC told us to keep our November date because we have such a good price, but if we have to move it, there's no way we'll get that price after November at the AS. I just don't know if I would want to take a baby that young to Mexico. She then suggested her favorite result in Cuba for January, which is an option. If we have to move it, it will be to move it back, not up. January/ February seems more ideal. But we don't want to put it off longer than that. It's so crazy that something you are looking so forward to can be changed instantly like this. Don't get me wrong, we're super happy, we just weren't expecting this to happen.. and when I mean little whoops... I mean little whoops. The funny thing is, I've been working out like crazy, eating healthy, losing weight, inches... just let this be a lesson to everyone... LOL Congratulations Crista!! That is so exciting Let us know what date you choose!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Katie~ Good morning ladies I am on cloud 9!!! I had THE most amazing night at my hen do on Saturday. I still can't stop grinning and my voice is almost non-existent! but it was just what I needed. A night out with amazing friends and no stresses, just relaxing and having a good time (and getting drunk! lol). the night wasn't without it's dramas but it was brilliant nevertheless. got back to my friends at about 4.30am and think we went to bed about 5.30am haha love it! pics are on my facebook for those who want to see (and still other people's pictures to come). sorry I'm at work now and am strapped for time to try and get them onto photobucket and then copy links etc etc (yep, I'm being lazy!! lol) the dress I ended up wearing was one I ordered after complaining to the company that sent me the wrong one. They gave me a full refund for the other dress, including my cost of next day delivery, and gave me 10% off the new dress I ordered and sent it next day delivery free of charge My BF (the one who pulled out of Mexico) turned up late she (and her mate) didn't even make it to the meal, and got to the club about 11pm. I should be bothered (everyone else there was) but I decided that if I did, it would only ruin my night and I didn't want anything to do that so I just accepted it and moved on, but the things are being stored in the back of my mind until after the wedding! I had my hair trial on Saturday too and I will upload the pics on here because I was soooo happy with it. now all I have to do is pray the stylists at the hotel can recreate it! good thing is, that hairstyle then also formed the basis for my hair for my hen night (my hairdresser just took the tiara out and let most of the curls out so I had a half-up, half-down do) I also took my engagement ring into the jewellars yesterday to get some scratches buffed out before the wedding....so now I am weirdly engagement-ring-less. I have moved my ring from my right hand there instead so I at least have something. can't believe the weekend's over already....now no more time off until we actually fly out. 3 full weeks left of work!!!!!!!!!! and then 3 weeks off!! woooooooooo! Katie, sounds like it was an awesome evening! So happy for you that it all turned out And I think that was great that you moved on from the girl who showed up late and tried to not let it get to you...I know that can be hard to do. I'm so excited for you that you are leaving in 3 weeks! YAY!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Katie~ Katie's to-do's: - finalise songs for ceremony - still doing - FI to order his suit trousers for TTD - DONE! - carry on working out - have to confess I have slacked since I did my BD shoot but i will be up and running again from tomorrow! - research and try to find as cheap as possible guest signing frame for Mexico -may be scrapping this idea as haven't been able to find one small enough for only about 10 messages from guests - look for materials for AHR table decorations and favours - DONE - update wedding budget spreadsheet with spending - DONE - update wedding spreadsheet with RSVPs for AHR - DONE - find cake stand for AHR wedding cake - DONE, just need to call and book - confirm numbers to AHR venue - rung them and left a message but had no response New to-dos: - finalise songs for ceremony (i'm getting bored of putting this one down now!) - change work out regime to shock my body in last month - call and book cake stand for AHR - final fitting tomorrow (!!!!!!!!!!!!!) and will be deciding if I have ivory or pink shoes!! (I bought both colours in the same shoe as I couldn't decide!) - find out weight of wedding dress tomorrow - sort out details and outfit for hen night on Saturday!!! - make meal choices and confirm to WC - buy gift for my brother (he's doing our photos at our AHR) - gift ideas for parents and best man and BM does anyone have any ideas for the last one? we're all out of creativity at the moment with spending 2 hours trying to work out a seating plan...brain's dead!! HELP! lol My FI is getting his best man a piece of art (some japanese art that he collects). I am getting my MOH a necklace from Tiffany's with her initial (I think...) I hadn't even thought of getting parents a gift....are most people getting parents a gift? I guess I should.... __________________

- gift ideas for parents and best man and BM does anyone have any ideas for the last one? we're all out of creativity at the moment with spending 2 hours trying to work out a seating plan...brain's dead!! HELP! lol My FI is getting his BM a piece of art (some japanese art that he collects). I hadn't even thought of getting parents a gift....are most people getting parents a gift? I guess I should....

I hope that it is just for the UK....I do not want to be checking my dress!

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert Meghan, There were about 3 on each table I believe. Your my facebook buddy right? I believe there are some pics of mexico reception there and if you look at pics from resturants AND from my reception you will see these blue glasses. For the reception they had candles in them. I didn't go all out for anything in mexico because I had a AHR, so these worked perfect for me! My WC in mexico hooked up a lot with extras, they made it look so nice. Hope this helps Thanks Amy, I looked through your FB pictures but couldn't see any from the reeption.

Is anyone being affected by the SkyService fall out?

Congrats wendy, looks like a wonderful day! Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd I'm secretly a Mrs.!! FI and I had such a great time at our legal ceremony today that I wanted to share some pics! We thought it would be no big deal but we both got choked up and teary eyed. We're very happy to have had a trial run...maybe we'll have a bit more composure in Mexico! My sister came with us and then we had a picnic in the park after the ceremony. Please excuse the fact that FI desperately needs a haircut!! We figured we may as well practice with cake! It's been a good day

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart You're welcome! I am having 3 vases per table and got quoted... $20 per vase... yep, I know, I know but I refuse to bring 21 vases with me that I will just leave there. Do you have a picture of what your vases will look like?

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Oh my gosh Katie no apologies necessary! You're preaching to the choir here and we all know a little bit about being busy!! Good job on getting so much accomplished omg i just realized its only 2 and a half weeks till your wedding! crazy!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert Ill have to look thru my pics, My im pretty sure they were blue? Were they tea light candles around the table? Or in the middle of the table?

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert I did not have any centerpieces either, we only had 4 tables as well. THey actually put candles on all the tables for us and it looked great!!! What kind of candles did they put on the table?

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Meghan, I hope this works! I'm uploading our programs for you to see. Sorry I don't have the template since we didn't do them ourselves. We just did a very simple front/back, nothing fancy. I don't know if it comes across well in the scanned copy but the background on the back side is a beach. Also, since our guest list is so small and everyone will know each other, we didn't include the names of our wedding party. Wendy, that's pretty much exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing them and it helps get an idea of what to put on them...now i just need to figure out how to make them!

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsVaughn2B Meghan, We did a program but will have to see if my husband still have the template. If he doesn't I can send you one of our extras in the mail or try and scan it. Just let me know. That would be awesome! Did you do just one piece of paper front and back, brochure, etc?

Are any of you doing programs for the day of your wedding? If you are, do any of you have a template available for sharing?

Quote: Originally Posted by amandamarieb For those of you that did or are doing a private reception, what did you choose for food? Did anyone do the Italian Family Style? We have been leaning towards the pick and choose menu but am so annoyed that I can only offer guests 2 options. I think that I am actually going to offer 3 (the thirs beign pasta) and just tell my WC that I have about 10 vegatarians in my group. Do you think that would work? Would love to hear waht you all are doing! I plan to order my invites next week and want to put the meal options on the resposne cards. Thanks! I don't think it will work to get the third option thrown in because of vegetarians. I was told that because I had more than 5 vegetarians, I could have one meal just vegetarian, or go with the meal with 2 options (one being vegetarian and one being meat), but I could not have the 2 choice meal and have a vegetarian option as well, unless I paid for extra.

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Katie~ Ok, no laughing....I'm putting my life on the line here..... here's ALL my BD shots....with NO retouching...YET! To view your images just go to: Zenfolio | Amy Symons Photography | KatieGBoudoir and enter the password: (going to be annoying and ask you to message me for the password - I'm conscious that anyone can look on here and click on it, hope you all understand) These are the processed images but are not yet retouched, retouching includes: line, spot + dark circle removal, skin smoothing, lump and bump removal, background and outfit corrections, and small colour/tone adjustments. Let me know the numbers of the ones that you would like as 9x6 retouched prints. The number shows in the corner of the image, on the right, when it is selected, and also underneath the image ************************************************** ******* let me know which numbers you think are the best as they are (if any lol) and which would be the best to get retouched...I hate making decisions! Great pics Katie! These are my favourite; 9, 10, 21, 30, 41, 45, 51, 87,89, 90 Quote: Originally Posted by MrsVaughn2B wrong link the first time. Hawes Photography and Design : Vaughn Wedding Andrea, your photos are beautiful, I love love love your dress