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Thanks for the review! Wow, you shelled out for your bouquet! I reserved the date for 7/9/09, and I'm really looking forward to it!

I'm sure you did great. In the public speaking class that I took, the teacher videotaped all of us talking, and we all sounded much better than we'd thought!

Ew! I just visualized wrinkly, skinny,pruny naked Hef...with a pot belly. That doesn't turn me on at all.

Oh, cute doggie. I used to work at an animal shelter, and we just took their blankts away when some dogs tear them up (many do).You can get a plastic crate and forgo the blankets and alternate lots of different chewtoys and Kongs. Our dog trainer recommends the book "Don't shoot the dog" by Karen Pryor and "The Culture Clash" by Jean Donaldson.

Surely, anything is better than that *&^!* Vista. I'm so tempted to chuck my laptop out my window. Just for that, I'm switching to Mac for my next computer.

By the way, there are softwares that lets you run PC programs on Mac.

So for tomorrow's webinar, where do I go, and what do I do exactly?

Hi Jennifer.

 

I like to know if I can use the chapel for rehearsal the day before. Is is also possible to hold religious gathering there the day before? Does it cost anything?

 

Thanks!

Thanks for the input, everyone. Since I'll be paying for the photographer's airfare, I was afraid that tipping may be excessive. I'll make sure that he's fed well and maybe I'll do a nice drawing for him.

If I use Jeremy, I'll do what companies do and tip him stock options! Heehee!

Is it customery to tip photographers, and if so, how much should I give them?

Ok, here it goes.

The tropical colors are fun and casual. I think the main problem that I see is on Typography. Also, becareful of reversed out white type, as it tends to lose fine details. If you're gong through professional printer, ask for proofs
1.I personally don't like to use formal script typeface with very casual color conbination, but that's just me.
2. Fix spacing between F and R, R and Christopher on main panel. Center them on the page
3. Increase tracking between words on insert page headlines
4. Use upper and lower case on writing instead of all caps
5. In events timeline, I would use em dash instead of ":"
6. Watch out for widows. Bring "we" on the second paragraph over to the next line, adjust so that the word "transfers" isn't left out by itself

There are more, but I think I said enough. Graphic design is not easy, especially Typography!!

The colors and design are not bad. But my typography teacher will have a heart attack for huge rivers (empty spaces caused by bad type spacing) and stacked vertical type. I'm glad that I get to design my own invite and have a whole team of Graphic Design teachers to consult with!

I'll go against the grain and vote #1. Looks more expensive, and unique than the second

I'm going to have a legal wedding before my DW, but before I told her this, my mom suggested that I get married at city hall so that I won't have to pay for the blood test. She's always the frugal one! Oh, and she also suggested that I elope when I was a little girl.

I have short, sparce eyelashes and this thing does an amazing job! I've used a whole bunch of other products before but this one's so great that for years, I've been ordering it in multiples every time my mom went back to Japan. It does a great job with volumizing with one swipe, but You can dry it and layer it for length. It's polymer so it builds up easily, and there is absolutley no smudging at all - which is why I LOOOOVE this product.

Yaaay, signed up!

Hey Jennifer-

 

The link leads me to a page which asks for access code and passcode. What's up?

I feel your pain, since my FI and I did long distance between NY and San Francisco for two years. (Actually, ALL of my relationships have been long distnace one time or another) Granted that we have cellphones now (at one point, I only had a pager) but it's just not the same as being with him in person, especially with crappy reception and dropped phonecalls (Thanks, Verizon, T Mobile). Because he has 9-6 job, I wound up visiting him for a couple of weeks every other month or so. It was hard for me to communicate with him and we fought a lot while we were apart, but I felt fine as soon as I saw him in person. I think worrying and anxiety brought out the bad part of me.

 

With that being said, it's probably the best if you accept his transition and let him do what he wants to do until he settles down to his new life over there- and visit him when you are calm and happy. I think some guys can't handle when girls are emotional and that could potentially drive him away. I'm not keen on party-ing types either, but if you love him for who he is and if you two respect eachother's lives, you should have a happy ending. But it does help to move in together as soon as possible!

WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE EVENTS

RULES & REGULATIONS

 

 

 

Thank you for choosing Lomas Travel (“LTâ€) as your primary service provider for your upcoming event. LT is an independent travel agency specialized in providing weddings and private event packages on selected hotel properties located throughout Mexico.

 

Your special event will take place at: El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort, referred herein after as “the Hotelâ€

 

The following rules & regulations have been established to guide you through the decision making process in regard to your upcoming special event at the Hotel property indicated above. We have found that adherence to these rules & regulations make it possible to offer you the utmost in service.

 

General

 

Available Days: Weddings may be scheduled seven days a week; except during Mexican Holidays. Special private events may be scheduled seven days a week day or night time. Please bear in mind that all weddings and special events are scheduled according to the size and needs of each specific group and are subject to the Hotel’s availability.

 

Guests must be 18 years of age or older at Adults-Only resorts, ID will be requested upon arrival at the Hotel.

 

Day Passes: Wedding guests checking in on a Day Pass must be 18 years of age or older at Adults-only resorts, and should arrive 1 hour prior to the event. ID will be requested upon check in.

 

Last Minute Day Passes The Hotel Wedding Coordinator must be notified 24 hours prior to the date upon which the visitor wishes to use the day pass.

 

Dress Code: The Hotel dress code in effect at all indoor restaurants will apply to all guests. No exceptions will be made.

 

Food and Beverage Policies

 

All optional amenities and private events must be reserved at least 60 days prior to the date of the scheduled function.

Please be advised that any date change request made 15 days or less prior to the date of the scheduled function may be subject to a change fee.

The complete menu selection, including both food and beverage items, must be confirmed thirty (30) days prior to the date of your scheduled function. Requests for menu changes after this date will be subject to a surcharge.

Final guaranteed count of your group is due thirty (30) days prior to the date of the scheduled function. If your guaranteed count is not received, your estimated attendance will become the minimum guaranteed group count, and you will be charged accordingly.

If the number of guests exceeds your minimum guaranteed count, you will be charged for the actual number of guests that attend your event.

All menus will be charged on a per person basis.

The Cancellation Policy for Group Reservations for breakfast, lunch or dinner at any of the restaurants mentioned on the Hotel’s web site, requires a $2,500USD refundable deposit. If cancellation is made 30 days prior to date on which the event is planned this deposit will be fully refunded. If cancellation is made 15 days prior to the date of the event, 50 % of deposit will be refunded. No refund will be granted if cancellation is made less than 15 days prior to date of the event.

Private Cocktail parties are allocated two (2) hours of open bar service. Cocktail appetizers are not replenished.

Private cocktail parties will be set with high cocktail tables and no chairs. If tables and chairs are requested, a surcharge will apply and the party will be set with round tables for eight ( people.

Private Dinner parties are allocated four (4) hours of open bar during the event.

All private dinner parties will be set with round tables that seat 8 persons.

Selections for guests requesting vegetarian dishes or those with special dietary needs are available. Requests for these selections must be made with our special events coordinator a minimum of 30 days prior to the date of the event.

Minimum food and beverage requirements will be applied to all events as outlined on the menus.

Please be aware that one (1) Group Dinner reservation is allowed as part of your wedding package. Maximum guest allowance may vary per Hotel.

Restaurants’ atmosphere, décor or music cannot be altered.

Mexican liquor laws prohibit guests from leaving Hotel property with alcoholic beverages.

The Hotel reserves the right to deny the service of alcoholic beverages to anyone that may appear to be under the influence of alcohol.

Due to strict health codes, left over food following the function may not be removed from the event area, including Wedding Cake.

Food décor items that do not meet the Hotel’s hygiene standards will not be used on food items, i.e. fresh flowers, seashells, etc.

The Hotel cannot guarantee menu prices for any longer than sixty (60) days in advance of the date of the scheduled event.

 

Event Set-Up

 

The Hotel reserves the right to change your function’s location in the event that the physical count of guests is modified or differs from the original guest count provided. On the day of the event any change(s) to the set-up configuration is subject to a fee of $5.00USD per person on guest count.

 

 

Outdoor Locations

 

The following apply to areas that are not illuminated, i.e., beach areas or isolated hotel areas.

All private dinner events start at 18:00 hrs. and finish at 23:00 hrs.

The client is responsible for all costs that are incurred for rental equipment (e.g. staging and special props), audio visual equipment and required décor.

Special requests or elaborate set-ups may incur an additional labor fee

Set-ups that require extensive electrical or equipment installation will be subject to a charge of $50.00USD per hour plus the cost of supplies and /or equipment.

 

 

Weather

 

To ensure that bad weather does not affect the scheduled function, the Hotel will make a weather call four (4) hours prior to the event. At that time the Hotel will decide if the function will be held in the predetermined location or moved to an appropriate venue that will guarantee shelter.

 

The decision to relocate the event will made based on the probability of rain as forecasted by the Weather Channel web page. If a 40% probability of rain is forecast the event will be moved to the predetermined contingency location.

 

In case an abrupt and unforeseen weather transformation occurs minutes prior to the event, the selected event location may change on a last minute basis. A reasonable time frame will be required to organize and properly set-up the new location. The Hotel is not responsible for changes due to weather conditions.

 

 

Transportation

 

Shuttle Transportation will be offered to the Bride and one (1) companion on the Bridal shuttle prior to the wedding ceremony. All other guests may take advantage of the programmed shuttle that runs throughout the property. The aforementioned service applies only where shuttle service is provided.

 

 

Smoking

 

Smoking is not permitted in any indoor area of the Hotel. Smoking is only permitted outside.

 

Entertainment / Photographers / Décor

 

Please be advised that outside vendors are not allowed. Musicians, Photographers, flower arrangements not booked by the Hotel’s wedding department are subject to a surcharge.

Outside photographers and videographer are not allowed on property unless pre-approved by the hotel in advance. The hotels reserve the right to deny access to the property to any unauthorized photographer or videographer. Please contact your wedding coordinator for more information on approved vendors. Outside photographers and videographer approved by the hotel will incur a $500 photo fee per day.

 

El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels, by Karisma abide by all Mexican governing laws which require foreign workers to obtain proper licensing and work certificates while in Mexico doing work for themselves or on behalf of others . We reserve the right to request proof of such license and/or work certificate.

 

Security

 

The Hotel reserves the right to inspect and control all private parties, meetings, receptions, etc. being held on the Hotel premises and to limit the noise level in consideration of other guests.

 

The Hotel will not assume any responsibility for the loss or damage of any merchandise or articles left in the Hotel prior to the event.

 

 

Payment Information

 

Payment in full is due 30 days prior to the date of the event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acknowledgement

 

I have received a full copy of the “Wedding and Private Event Rules & Regulationsâ€. I fully understand its content and agree to comply in full with the rules & regulations. The Hotel reserves the right to cancel any event not in compliance with these rules & regulations.

 

Hotel:

 

Event Type:

 

Wedding or Event Date:

 

Bride’s or Event Representative’s Name:

 

Bride’s or Event Representative’s Signature: ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬

 

Groom’s or Event Representative’s Name:

 

Groom’s or Event Representative’s Signature:

 

Wedding Coordinator’s Name:

 

Wedding Coordinator’s Signature:

 

Today’s Date:

Special Event Summary

 

1 – Signing of Special Events Rules & Regulations

2 – 60 Days Prior – Lock in your menu selections for the special event.

3 – 30 Days Prior –menu selection, including both food and beverage items, must be confirmed no later than thirty (30) days prior to the function.

4 – 30 Days Prior – Vegetarian and special dietary requests must be made thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled function.

5 – 30 Days Prior – Wine and champagne selections must be made thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled function.

6 – 30 Days Prior – Final guaranteed count of your group is due thirty (30) days prior to your scheduled function.

7 – 0-7 Days Prior – Cancellations 0 to 7 days prior to your private event will result in forfeiture of your deposit plus 75% of the total estimated cost of your contracted function.

8 – 4 Hours Prior – Hotel will make a weather call four (4) hours prior to the event to determine if relocation to a contingency location is necessary.

9 – Outside Vendors are not allowed.

10 – Guests must be 18 years of age or older at Adults-Only resorts. No exceptions.

I received this from the Lomas Travel. I hope this helps answer some of the questions...or possibly lead to even more questions

 

 

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I asked the wedding coordinator a few questions. I hope this answers some of your questions too.

 

 

1)I'm a little worried that the ceremony sites aren't secluded enough, but have anybody else had problems with it?

 

1. Do not worry about the sites, at the time of the ceremonies the people is getting ready in their rooms for having dinner. Most of the weddings that I had nobody is around.

 

2)The included dinners in the packages are 20 people max. How much is it per person over 20 people?I'm plannng to have around 30 guests.

 

2. The charge per additional guest staying at the property is $45 usd, it includes the Cocktail Hour, the private dinner (3 hours of open premium bar) and the cake

 

3)I'd like to have private reception on the beach with lounge set up (resembling your xlounge) and dance floor. Is this possible

 

3. For Receptions on the beach we need a minimum of 60 people, but depending on the number of the people I can offer you our Sol bar, please find enclosed some pictures of it, in the pictures we have a set up with tables but we can have the lounge set up with an extra charge depending on the number of people.

 

4)I heard that there were no fireworks/firedancers/sparklers allowed in the property. Can you give me entertainment suggestions for the reception?

4. Yes, the fire dancers are allowed at the property on the beach area and also we have some fireworks but I do not how to call them in English, it’s “cold pyrotechnicsâ€.

 

5)Do you charge for hiring outside vendors, such as photographers and entertainers?

5. Yes, we charge $100 usd per person and I need to know in advance so they can have access to the hotel with no problem.

That would be fantastic! I can do either time

I don't think I'll ask for the band, since I'm okay with just one ring. I rather spend the money on the wedding and whatnot.

An antique from the 1920's with filgree cut and princess cut diamond. Well done fiancee, well done.

My mom is religious and she 's been the foundation of my faith, so I'm going to have her perform our ceremony. I think it's more meaningful than a stranger.

I had a similar event aroudn the holiday time. I lost the keys to my apartment, but unfortunately, I was the key keeper of the building.

My FI had already left town for the holidays, and the management company was closed for the evening. I called my manager at work just in case, and thankfully, he found the keys in the corner of the office. That was close!

Ｉdon't have the exact date yet, but early or mid July in Riviera Maya. I just have the dress as of now, but I'm scouring for info like CRAZY!