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This is what I recieved (it's from my TA who was communicating with the Miami office): The on-site wedding coordinator will be the one who’ll need that list. I’ve also attached further information on the wedding passes: WEDDING DAY PASS A wedding day pass is only available at Moon Palace Golf & Spa resort, Aventura Spa Palace (adult’s only), Playacar Palace, Cozumel Palace, Isla Mujeres, Beach Palace, Sun Palace & Vallarta Palace. Rate 2009: $84.00 per adult $42.00* per child (Ages 4-17 / Under 4: Free) Hours: The guests are able to enter the resort 1 hour before the wedding ceremony. Once all wedding events have ended guest must then exit the resort. Includes: Wedding ceremony, dinner reservation at selected restaurant, private functions (only if previously reserved by wedding couple), meals & snacks, drinks and use of facilities at the resort in which wedding day pass is purchased (excludes room) Note: Please inform the wedding planner at the resort about purchasing a wedding day pass for the ceremony

Also, I just got an email saying that they can only enter the MP wiht a day pass 1 hour prior to the start of wedding functions, and must leave right when they end. I am upset becuase part of our "wedding" will be laying by the pool all day together, then the ceremony, etc. Also since our reception is outside we must end it by 10, i was planning on everyone going to the disco afterwards, so I hope this doesnt mean my day pass guests will be kicked out... i'm actually pretty upset by these ridiculous "day" pass restrictions. BTW its 84 dollars these days...

Wait, so does that mean we do not need the apostille document anymore?? That would save me so much TIME!!!

Any suggestions already-wed brides have for reception/ceremony setup. I am brining a few decorations I'd like to include, and have a specific idea as to how I want our favor/place cards table to look. Is the MP good about this? Did you tell them how you wanted it in the initial meeting and it worked fine? Or did you have someone from the wedding party check on it or set up specifics like that? Thanks!

In case this helps any future brides, I found this lasso ceremony online at: The Lasso Ceremony The Lasso Ceremony Two Souls United in the "Lasso" of Everlasting Love! This tradition is usually associated with Hispanic and Filipino families. Lasso (sometimes called, "lazo") or rope is placed around the bride and groom's shoulders (groom's shoulder's first) in the form of an "8" (the infinity symbol) - after they have exchanged their vows - to symbolize their everlasting union. This is usually done by the officiant, however, family members can also take part in this ritual. The couple wears the lasso throughout the remainder of the service. It is sometimes made of rosary beads, white ribbon, orange flowers, fabric, silver, crystal or elaborately painted wood. It can also be placed around the couple's necks, or wrists. If you have children; they may also be included as they will definitely be a part of the new family. Example of a Floral Lasso The Veil and the Lasso are both associated with a wedding prayer during the ceremony. Special additional members of the wedding party may be in charge of "lassoing" the Bride and Groom together after they kneel for the wedding prayer. They drape what is usually a white satin circle of cord around the shoulders of the kneeling Bride and Groom. After the Lasso, the Veil is placed over the shoulders of the Groom and the shoulders or head and shoulders of the Bride. It may have to be pinned in place in order to stay. Thus tied together symbolically, the couple remains kneeling for the prayer. After the prayer and before either attempts to rise, at the end of the ceremony, the lasso is removed by the same people who put it on and given to the bride as a memento of her becoming the mistress of the groom's heart and home. The Lasso Ceremony The Bride and Groom kneel before the minister. Minister: _________ and _________ have chosen to incorporate the Lasso ritual into their wedding ceremony today. The Lasso is a wedding ritual in which the couple are bound together with a ceremonial rosary. Lassoing is a declaration of intent, where the bride and groom clearly state that they are marrying of their own free will. _________ and _________ since your lives have crossed in this life, you have formed eternal and sacred bonds. As you enter this state of matrimony you should strive to make real the ideals that to you, give meaning to this ceremony and to the institution of marriage. With full awareness, know that within this Lasso you are not only declaring your intent to be bound together before your friends and family, but you speak that intent also to God. The promises made today and the ties that are bound here greatly strengthen your union and will cross the years and lives of each soul's growth. _________ and _________, I ask you to hold hands and look into each others eyes. Will you honor and respect one another, and seek to never break that honor? Will you share each other's pain and seek to ease it? Will you share the burdens of each so that your spirits may grow in this union? Will you share each other's laughter, and look for the brightness in life and the positive in each other? Bride & Groom: We will. Minister drapes the Lasso in the form of an "8" around the shoulders of the Bride and Groom. Minister: _________ and _________ , as you are bound together now, so too your lives and spirits are joined in a union of everlasting love and trust. Above you are the stars and below you is the earth. Like the stars your love should be a constant source of light, and like the earth, a firm foundation from which to grow. Minister offers a prayer, removes the Lasso before the Bride and Groom rise, then presents the Lasso to the Groom who will later give it to the Bride. (The Bride will carry her bouquet as they walk together down the aisle). • • • The Lasso Prayer #1 Bless the marriage of _________ and _________, O God, as they begin their journey down the road of life together. We know not what lies ahead for the road has many turns and bends. We are grateful to you for helping them to make the best of whatever comes their way. We are thankful that they can continue to enjoy each other as they did when they first met and for helping them to realize that nothing nor no one is perfect and to look for the good in all things and all people including themselves. Thank you for helping them to respect each other's likes and dislikes, opinions and beliefs, hopes and dreams and fears even though they may not always understand them. Thank you for helping them to learn from each other and to help each other to grow mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Thank you for helping them to realize that no matter what happens to them they will hold on to each other and know that things have a way of working out for the good. Thank you for helping them to create for their children a peaceful, stable home of love as a foundation on which they can build their lives. But most of all, dear God, thank you for helping them to keep lit the flame of love' that they now share so that by their loving example they may pass on the light of love to their children and to their children's children forever and ever. And so it is. • • • The Lasso Prayer #2 Father in heaven, You ordained marriage for your children, and You gave us love. We present to You _________ and _________, who come this day to be married. May the covenant of love they make be blessed with true devotion and spiritual commitment. We thank you for giving them the strength and courage to keep the covenant they have made. Thank you for helping them to create for their children a peaceful, stable home of love as a foundation on which they can build their lives. When selfishness shows itself, grant generosity; When mistrust is a temptation, give moral strength; When there is misunderstanding, give patience and gentleness; When suffering becomes a part of their lives, give them a strong faith and an abiding love. And so it is. • • • These words can be edited, deleted, expanded or adapted to your own Lasso Ceremony as needed.

Those photos are beautiful - thanks! I'm def doing a beach wedding - it was behind our whole reason for getting married in mexico. And working on finalizing a mexican trio for the ceremony, and mariachi for first half hour of reception! Does anyone know of any out-of-the-box ideas for entertainment for really making the wedding a memorable celebration? Friends of ours had a surprise fireworks display with the Beatles song Love in the background right after they cut their cake. At their wedding in Los Cabos. It was beautiful and we are looking for something totally different and fun to make the wedding super special... and a great party

Welcome and happy planning!

Welcome and happy planning!

Welcome and happy planning!

Welcome and happy planning!

Welcome! Happy planning!

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Welcome and happy planning!

Welcome and congrats! Good luck on planning

Welcome and congrats!

Congrats and happy planning!

Happy planning! WIll be here soon!

Happy planning!

Sounds lovely - welcome!

Welcome - happy planning!

Sounds like a great plan! Welcome!

Welcome! From another Floriday bride (but getting married in mexico )

Hi girls! I have been MIA for awhile but since April 20 is now practically here, I need to start thinking wedding planning again! Welcome to all the new brides-to-be! Question: I understand we cant ship anything to the Moon Palace. Does anyone know of a post office type place or anywhere close to the MP we can ship things - like our favors and welcome basket items - to? I really don't feel like checking so much extra luggage. Thanks!

Great destination choice - we will be married in riviera maya!!

Congrats - happy planning!