Lindz

Hi girls! Quick questions...how much did you, or should i tip the wedding planner and photographer? Our photographer is from outside the resort....any suggestions?

Quote: Originally Posted by sdtooley Lindz... I am so excited for you and Matt and I wish that Michael and I could make it to see your wedding! We will be so excited to hear all about it and to see your pictures. I still think it is so crazy that we are getting married at the same place:). I hope that you have a wonderful week and I know that you will be an absolutely beautiful bride! Congrats! Thanks Shannon! I am so sorry we will miss you guys but Ill be sure to share all details learned...the to-do's and not to-do's! I hope Ill be able to up-load pics...Im so dumb with that stuff! Congrats to you too!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Soon2beTWells Yes, I have had the same problem. I have asked several questions...three different times starting back on the 2nd of June as well. I really need to know the conformation of our menu so I can get those printed up since we leave on Saturday... Also does anyone know if we can pay before we go down? One of our family members who can not go because of work wants to pay for the wedding as our gift...so I REALLY hope that he is able to do that... I am also bummed because we are not allowed to do the bonfire as of two weeks ago because of sea turtle nesting season. I have asked how to set up a privite event/ make resv. in one of the resturants and still haven't heard a word...STRESSED!! Lindz when are you leaving, I know we are getting married on the same day (So Exciting) did they confirm your reception location? We too have had really bad communication with the resort...so for that reason I don't believe we are "confirmed" for much of anything! Haha! However last we did talk I was requesting a beach-side wedding and reception...but who knows!!? What about you guys? Any details worked out?

Hi Girls! Had a quick question for you all...I have a laptop I'd like to bring to Tulum but Im not sure about the security in the rooms. I read somewhere on here that the safes are kinda small....does anyone have more information on keeping laptops in the safes? (size of safe?) Thanks! Leaving in 3 days!!!!

Your pix are wonderful! You two look so in love and happy! You look beautiful!...Thank you for sharing!

Quote: Originally Posted by wahmsuzanne I forgot to ask ... how much money is an appropriate tip for the wedding coordinator? How about others? I just want to make sure we're tipping an amount that is ... enough to let them know we appreciate them. I know it's up to each person ... I'd just like to hear from others what they've done or what they plan on doing. Thanks! *SmiLes* Suzanne This is a great question and I never would have thought to ask!!! Thanks for sharing-- I guess thats why they have such a valuable website, huh!? Anyway, I second the question above....what is an appropriate tip for the wedding planner? And outside photographer? And people at the spa?? Thank you!!!! SO SOON I CAN'T WAIT!!

We are hoping to have our reception on the beach and i too bought lanterns...does anyone know if you can hang lanterns around the beach area? Has anyone heard of any weddings that were moved indoors due to rain? If so, how did it go? Its rained here for 2 wks straight and I am starting to get nervous that it will rain on our wedding day in Mexico as well! We leave on Thursday of next week!! See you soon Lonna!

Thank you for the helpful pointers!!

Your wedding photos and style have completely inspired me...you look amazing! Congrats

check out haircomesthebride.com I got mine there and the quality is really nice!

Quote: Originally Posted by Blkatz Natalia was my wedding coordinator and she was amazing. I loved her. You are you in excellent hands with her OH good! I remember when you came back how happy you were so its wonderful to hear that she was your planner! Thanks for the help!

Lonna I am def. in for a drink! I can't wait! I also think that the cocktail hour before sounds soooo great...(almost an idea I might consider myself!) Girls-- Thank you all for the response on the day pass...I will probably try to get the half day cost! Sorry another question, has anyone done their wedding with Natalia? I just found out she is our wedding planner and wanted to get your thoughts on your experience with her. Thanks!

Hi girls! The time is almost here! I had a few questions for some of the most recent brides... I emailed Natalia who is doing our wedding and she said that the cost to have a speaker ipod set up is $220 USD....is that what some of you paid?! Thats so much! Also, she quoted me at $90USD to bring a photographer or the day, wasn't it $50USD? Just checking to see if I have any room to bargin! Thanks for your help!

I just tried to start a new thread about hair b/c I couldnt find this one...and I am glad I did! These are all great suggestions!!! Keep em coming!

Hi Girls! I need your help! I think I am the most indecisive bride-to-be and I can't decide on hair styles! Anyone have any suggestions? Please post pics here! Did you have hair that your looooved on your wedding day? Or even suggestions as to what NOT to do! Pix of inspiration....anything to help please post! (If there is a thread on this subject please direct me there too..I looked but didn't see anything!) Thanks girls!

Wow...I was going to use my mineral makeup until I saw this thread! Now I am def. not going to....Ive got some homework to do! Thanks for all the great advice!

Does anyone want to sell their 7 1/2 size sandal? I am looking for wedding shoes but am not sure if we are really going to wear them since we are getting married in the sand....not wanting to spend a lot I was wondering if anyone had an extra pair laying around and wanted to sell them! (Off white/very light silver would be best!)

Ive been missing from posting on this thread due to the fact that I am sitting in a classroom all day but I secretly open up this site to read the latest updates.....and I have to say my heart goes out to those bride/grooms that have been effected by this stupid swine flu....and am thankful to see the positivity and even humor coming! Thanks for a informative place to go!

To my Fellow Brides to be...Thank you for sharing what you all are going through...Im sure it helps all of the present and future brides....my thoughts and prayers are with the upcoming brides...well, and maybe myself too! Thanks for all the updates!

Hi Girls! I was wondering if anyone had the correct email address to the spa? I tried emailing a couple of times about a month or so ago and haven't heard anything back..THANKS! Looking forward to seeing the reviews and pics of the recent brides! CONGRATS!

Def. interested in the stamps and ink pad...Ill PM you!

Quote: Originally Posted by JaimeLynne Attn: Desperately seeking Banana Republic Coupon Code for FI's suit!! if anyone can help, please PM me! THANKS! (We just missed the 30% off and are kicking ourselves! The suit total is like $370 - 420 depending on if we get a tie from there too ...aye yi yi!) I had the same problem and I opened a Ban. card with them and saved a ton! And you get an additional 10% off everytime you use your card from now until August...then I went to Gap and bought our daughter an outfit for the bridal shower and got 10% off....and the paperwork that came with the opening of a card had an additional 10% off.... I sound like I work at Ban. repub....I really don't! But I love shopping there!

We are actually having a dinner with our parents and grandparents and best man (who's baby is due a few wks. before the wedding.) Since the brother and grandparents aren't coming to Mexico we are going to get "married" at the restaurant and with them as witnesses and give gifts so we don't have to take them to Mexico....and its just one more fun event to look forward to!

Yael-- Thank you for taking the time to post the above...I love it! Erika- what are your other 4? Anything not posted? I like to see what other ideas are out there! Are you girls having more than one reading? If so how many? (whats the norm?)

Quote: Originally Posted by rachelannmartin We didn't use the dancefloor (we had Natalia light up 3 palm trees with christmas lights and hung up chinese lanterns) and had our dance on the beach. It was so romantic and so relaxed...I grew up on the beach and it TOTALLY felt like a beach party!! I would NOT get the dance floor unless you're planning to bust a move Rachel- Thanks for all the helpful hints! We are going to get married on the beach as well and I loooooved your set up! Did you bring the lights? Lanterns? or were you able to rent them? Thanks again!