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  1. I got married here on Feb 6, 2009. The best decision we ever made. We only had 8 guests too, and just did it with the basic package.. it was so windy we didn't hear what we agreed too.. lol.. but the pictures turned out fantastic. All the best!!
  2. Oh yeah AHR was awsome.. wore the dress again... AND have since sold it already.. YIKES... I am kinda sad I sold it... so I was asking for more than I paid (cause I got a killer deal)... and sold it for $650. to the first person who come to look at it. (would have cost $1300 off the rack). haha but I just noticed my photographer used our wedding on thier wed site, check it out.... IMO there were LOTS more and better pics.. but these are the 'different' ones... Mexican Wedding Photos & Videos | Wedding photographers
  3. I just noticed my wedding is one of thier slideshows.... p.s. there were a TON of excellent pictures that were not added.. this is a very basic sampleing and IMO not the best ones... Mexican Wedding Photos & Videos | Wedding photographers
  4. got married in Feb, only needed passports and tourist cards. We our witnesses (4) and had to get blood tests done as well. All documents were in spanish, once we returned we had then transalated into english, and notarized, and I have changed my bame and documnts no problem.
  5. This can sooo easily be solved... especially if you want your hair 1/2 up 1/2 down. By the looks of it you have a 'full' head of hair lol... Same as me.. so here is what I did... p.s. I didnt want a veil.. my mom wanted me to have one... 1. Don't get a big veil.... if it is breezy... the big the veil, the more it will pull in the wind. Mine came to just mid back, it was perfect. 2. Buy a used veil. There are lots of girls who are selling wedding dresses.. and veils too... I bought mine for... $20, but i think she paid $200. If you REALLY don't want a veil... the details of it really don't matter... cheap out, make not wearing it (if it comes to that) easier 3. I wore my hair basically in a ponytail, with the bottom 1/3 of my hair down. And I tucked it under the ponytail, because my hair is so thick, I could VERY easily remove it or add it back in for pics. (YOU MUST KNOW HOW TO PUT IN THE COMB... so it'll stay) My AHR, my hair was down, but the sides pulled back in a clip with lots of curls down. My hairdresser put in a frenchbraid (sidewys, about an inch wide) so that the comb could be anchored, right under the clip, completely out of sight. Worked like a charm! Now these options work if you don't want the veil to cover your face. I was unsure of having the veil over my face in the wind with makeup on, last thing I wanted was to get makeup on the veil from the wind pushing it in my face. No worries about 1/2 up 1/2 down.. it's sooo easy leave some long hair in the front out... put the majority up in a pony tail (why get complicated with a million bobbypins) then pin back the hair you left out to soften the look around your face and the pulled back ponytail. If you going curly.. then leave out some in the back and ensure you give maximum length but soft curl.. cause we all want out hair to look as long as possible don't we?? tee hee Check out my pic, if you want better pics or ideas, pm me with your email and I will send you pics good luck!
  6. don't worry.. bustle it... the most important thing IMO is that it's not super heavy material.. something lightweight so you don't over heat in mexico and that the bustle isn't weighing you down all nite... and if for me.. my bustle was fine in Mexico, at my AHR.. we bearly got in the hall, FI stepped on my dress.. and the bustle broke out... so I danced all night holding my dress where it should have been bustled.. and really.. it didn't bother me at all... I could even two-step no problem, just holding his hand and my dress all in the same hand.. lol
  7. Quote: Originally Posted by Tracy_S Ok so we were talking budget last night, and have decided to go with the free wedding package... really what is the difference in the silver package and paying the 2500 for To us that seems outrageous for the exact same stuff, well except the bouquet, boutineer, petite cake and champange... but I was going to be paying for those anyways... what really is included in that 2500 does anyone know?? I think its a rip off and can't believe I was going to pay to have the same thing as the free one!! That now should free up some extra money for whatever else I could want... is this why you guys chose to do the free wedding too? Cause its basically the same package only you don't fork out 2500US for it?? Do the FREE PACKAGE!!! The only time the free package doesn't pay is if you don't meet the requiremnet for rooms (15 additional nights).. but for us.. a really small group it still made sense to fo the free package. There is a cost sheet on Karisma's wed site... price out all the extras... and really YOU ARE NOT GETTING ANYTHING FOR IT... It is a total scam. We paid for the room upgrade (even though we didn't want it) to quailify because it was still cheaper, than paying the 2500 to have a wedding there. like I said my ENTIRE WEDDING COST $2900CND (and $1400 was over and above the basic trip cost..room upgrade for two weeks.. 1500cnd was for wedding costs only, pics, blood, flowers, etc) do the math.. free is better if you upgrade room and can quailfy for # of rooms... (we only had 14 nights with out parents, but used our second week to qualify towards the extra night needed)
  8. Jodz10... don't stress you really do have lots of time... You would probably feel better if you were talking to the resort yourself (rather than through your travel agent.. I didn't even use a travel agent). But with that said... you have US! Anything that may cause you stress just ask... and if your still stressing, don't focus on 'how bad it could be' focus on how to work with what is dealt to you... and make the best of it. (is it obvious I was on a 'focus positive energy' seminar??) we're here to help.. personally i don't know what I would have done without this group.. cuz my family and friends didn't want to talk wedding this much.. lol You have lots of time, i planned mine from engagement Sept 14 to wedding was just under 5 months..
  9. Heather007 Wow.. I started my own thread which is pretty much the same as yours.... post wedding blues - Anyone? We were only married 6 days apart and are from SK.. you think it's the crappy weather I know I had to start a thread cuz my FI didn't know what my problem was.. and really neither did I... I was lucky however... my FI's parents wanted to stay with us for the second week.. AHHHHH... but we discussed and moved them to another resort... I was wondering... did you find it hard to change your name I think that's when my 'blues' kicked in.... I'm a bit older than most brides (35). I was having issues with my career and life have one name and now that I was married I as just changing everything... like I was losing part of myself. I didn't want to hypen, but also want my accomplishments under my maiden name to still count... sounds odd... I mean logically of course they count, and I am only changing a piece of paper.. but it really seemed much more monumental than that... anyways, from one Sk girl to another... we may be sad.. but we all need something more to focus on and plan next years anniversay and make it the best second honeymoon ever~!~!!!
  10. Jodz10 I completely agree 5pm is too late. I was married at 3, pics until 5 and then at 5 the sun was already going down. You still have 9 months pior to the wedding, but I honestly would change my date before I took that time slot. There shouldn't be many weddings scheduled for your day, so I would definately get the wedding bumped up to 1 or 2pm. Don't ask them for a better time TELL them... lol.. be forcefull.. your the bride, get what you want... your bringing alot of business to thier resort!!
  11. Oooo.. I'm not gonna be much help, as my wedding was VERY simple... 1. IPOD for your dance.. We didn't even have a dance there was only 8 guests and we hung out at the Spa Bar all night and had a blast, doing shots at the tequila bar and just joking with the bar tenders and staff... 2. Did you guys see any other brides using the wooden aisle runner? Didn't see the wodden runner, just keep in mind flats or thongs would be fine to walk on this runner.. but if you happen to be wearing a high heel.. I think it would be very difficult to walk on, with the sand underneath. p.s. that can be completely decided once you get there... so don't prepay for it if you are not sure what you want. you can DECIDE EVERYTHING once you get there... they just want you to prepay since they will NOT REFUND ANY MONEY under any circumstance 3. Did you guys do up wedding programs? favors? second favor on the dinner tables? The fans are a great idea.. and if you want to have a second favor go for it.. but really you don't have to. I did a wine cork (per couple) on the table at dinner, and wrote a personal note to each guest thanking them for making the trip and how much it ment to us. (if your doing loot bags too.. don't worry about a second favour) 4. Ok did you guys have a list of shots that you needed to have to give to your photographers? And if so was it worth it to do that? TTD.. was the resort going to charge you the 500 fee to do so on the resort? You can create a list of the ones you REALLY want (ie group shots, and a couple MUST HAVES) but I think you really may want to enjoy the moment and not stress out about the details.. trust your photographer, and talk to him before hand. TTD?? why ask? just do it?? chances are it'll be first thing in the morning (sunrise).. just do it... IMO... QUOTE]
  12. Quote: Originally Posted by Malisa Hey Prarie Girl - I just wanted to check in and see how you were doing. Your co-worker sounds like a jerk. Have you figured out how to get around him yet? How is the job search going? Malisa, you are a sweetie!! things are good.. I am much better than I was... I have adopted the 'suck it up' and 'get over it' policies... (kinda working...) I don't even deal with my co-worker, he comes into my office and all he gets is 'yes' 'no' answers... Am waiting hoping to get an interview from a position I applied for.. but know it may no happen so I have to figure out alternatives or how to deal... I think I just want out of my job and find something where I am useful, cause for 2 1/2 years at this job I have been going in circles cause upper mangement can't make and/or stand by a decision.. so at least I know the problem.. and can focus on changing what I can and accepting those things I can not change...
  13. I wore a veil... my only suggestion.. don't make it any longer than say mine (see my pic) and you must ensure it is SECURELY fastened.. and if need be can be removed easily. I kinda like how mine looked blowing in the wind (and it was REALLY WINDY) but I also removed it 1/2 way through the pics. veil over your face.. could be annoying if windy.. the veil may get pushed into your face and you may get makeup on it...
  14. Quote: Originally Posted by edssbride09 I should mention however, that though i loved our wedding, i did see 2 weddings during the week that were definitely not up to my standards. Both did their ceremonies down the beach (in the permanent and the portable gazebos). We were going to do the portable gazebo, but you really don't get any privacy there. If you care about privacy the dock is the best place. We had absolutely no looky-loos! I got my dad to go out and save the beds close by that morning, and we had such a private ceremony. Both also did not have a private reception, and both had the majority of guests staying off the resort. The night-life at EDSS is not raging, and so as soon as their dinners were done, both brides and about 20 of their guests (10 each maybe) were hanging around the bar. Both looked dissapointed. I am so glad that you guys were happy with the pier gazeboo for a location... It's funny how we all agree it's the best location.. but bearly anyone picks it... I would have hated the beach location, however I do admit, I sat there and watched two weddings... (mostly to figure out what me and my new hubby agreed to since the ceremony was a blur.. haha)
  15. SoonTo Be... did I read that right?? they charged you for the sheer fabric on the pier gazebo they didn't charge me.. it was included in the free wedding from what I understand. unless you requested white versus cream or whatever was free for me... (i have no idea.. haha) it was all perfect anyways...
  16. BBtoB the question is what kind of dress do you have... as long as your dress is comfortable enough for you to party in definately wear it... if it is very formal and your gonna be worried about it... maybe do something different.. but if you can move easily in it, it's not to hot, and you can dance.. why get a different one You will be fine wearing your dress again. It's not like everyones in jeans and your in a ball gown... it's your party.. and your wedding party... no one is gonna question if you wearing your dress... and if you like being the center of attention... nothing is funner than being all dressed up looking your best!! it's your night.. enjoy it to the fullest, don't let anyone question or be 'debbie-downers'.. hehee
  17. IMO - go for Jan.. can usually get a good deal from canada, it's the pre busy season (april may) for weddings.. and it's a great way to break up the winter. we got married Feb 6th.. and it was great...
  18. we went for two weeks, just the two of us and our parents. We planned from the begining that we would go for two weeks (first week wedding second week honeymoon). We were going to a small resort (280rooms) that we had been to before and were very excited about it. We just assumed the parents would only go for week one.... So when the parents started planning... his parents decided to go for two weeks as well... *what?* This was a little awkward, but we just said, if they wanted to go for two that's fine, but they would have to change resorts or go on off setting weeks. (p.s. his parents live across the street from us.. I didn't need them on my honeymoon too) luckily it worked out, as I booked them at a second hotel for a second week and they were very happy with the 'two vacation' experience... but having week 2 just for us, was they best... stress is gone, and we were able to just enjoy each other... I recommend alone time if at all possible...
  19. Malisa You are sooo right. My job is very boring.. my boss is very all over the place when asking for stuff.. gives really bad direction and leaves everything to the last minnute.. but I can't really complain cause I get paid really good money. Recently... inbetween the wedding and ARH I was sent on a last minute business trip with a co-worker (male about 55, I am 35). (which really put me in a bind for getting things done for my ARH)... anyways... He treated me like a secretary (we are complete equals) and THEN when we stopped for lunch, I said, "we should ask for separate check cause otherwise they will just assume we are together." and he said.. "would that be so bad?" AHHHHHHHHHHH I was only married for two weeks!!! from that moment on I can not stand the sight of him.. and now there have been some changes at work and now my boss has promoted the him to 2nd in command, and he is an idiot - no political savy just a YES man.. And he is into this fitness thing (right after I started going to the gym to get ready for my wedding).. so every noonhour he 'works out'... and comes back all stinky... I thought it was him not showering... (so I told him to shower.. lol) and he said he was... so I told him to drink more water... he has old man stinky smell... and it is KILLING ME!!!! I have applied for a couple new jobs, cause I am sick of these people... I just don't know if I can find something for the same $$ as I am the main breadwinner in the family...
  20. ok.. I feel like an idiot. I am super sad, and depressed... Got married couple months ago, had the big AHR on March 7th, everything was AWSOME!! and now... I just don't want to leave the house... I want to stay in bed and eat everything in the fridge (and no I'm not pregant) what gives? I didn't have any big marraige expectations, I knew everything would be the same as it was before. My guy is awsome, we have fun, but I just feel like crying for no reason... I think I am gonna go get my hormones checked out, but has anyone experienced this?? I know the last 6 months of planning and all the excitement is now gone and I am sitting here twiddleing my thumbs.. but how do I get past this... I guess I just want to know if I am the only person feeling like crap... (which is why I am on here.. reliving my wedding..)
  21. the reason we kept the 'wedding' costs so low is we had lots of other expenses... our actual holiday (2 weeks) I covered the cost of my parents (1week) and the AHR. All costs come out of our pocket, so we didn't get anthing extra, which worked out fine for us, I wouldn't change anything!! p.s. I just sold my wedding dress last night. bought it for $550 (killer sale - regular 1300 I love ebay!) and sold it for $650 very exciting about the dress... I bet your smiling just thinking about it!! marraige certifiacte - you sign your madian name as you have not formally changed it anywhere.. once your married you just have the option now to take his name, combine or whatever...
  22. Budget - the entire budget for our wedding (in mexico) as paid out to the hotel... not including the actual vacation and after qualifying for the 'free wedding' package. we only spent $1489CND (all prices include the exhange we paid) pics - 920 flowers - 192 (2 boutineers, bouquet and med centerpiece) blood tests - 320 sand ceremony - 57 The day of the wedding they had put chair covers and bows on the chairs at the wedding site (no charge) it was a really great touch, but was not something we wanted to pay for. if we include the upgraded room cost (for two weeks) it added another $1400cnd (much cheaper than the $2500 package if you don't get the room upgrade) so just under $3000. I had mentioned before they screwed up our flowers (medium centerpiece - we asked them to be delievered to the room and they never were) and in turn gave us a beach supper in the beach gazeboo. All I asked was for my $50 (or $75 - can't remember) back.. and they don't seem to be able to give any $$ back, so they will give you ammenties instead.. since the $50 would have been much cheaper than the gazeboo supper and made up beach bed..
  23. IMO - WEAR THE DRESS AGAIN!! I was married on Feb 6 in the mayan rivera and it was great.. had so much fun... had an AHR March 7th.. wore the dress again and trust me it was more exciting to put it on the second time. All my nervousness was gone and I was getting ready for a party!! I danced all night in that dress. You paid alot of money for it... get your moneys worth!! on Feb 6th I was really careful with the dress, spillage and making sure it was bustled right... March 7th, bustle broke, I didn't care and at one point I was dancing with a bottle of red wine in my hand (not the smartest thing, but better than a glass of red wine.. hee hee) in the end the dress survived no problem and I am selling it for just under wat I paid for it. You bought a dress to wear.. WEAR IT.. all your guests will want to see you in it, and you get to feel like a princess twice!
  24. oh yeah, and I agree with Jen, deal once you get there... dealing with lomas is like dealing with a brick wall.. what you see is what you get no deals.. once you get there... they will work with you to make it everything you hoped for and more!!!
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