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Quote: Originally Posted by amyrot HI! I am pretty new here and I'm finally finding all the Iberostar posts! My first choice is the Iberostar Maya- i have to fax them my information to confirm the date. I'm looking into July, 2010! I can't wait to hear how your wedding goes. I'm a little confused still about all the planning, the etiquette with DW invitations, etc..... This site seems to have a wealth of info! Hi amyrot, welcome!! I am getting married at the Maya this June and have found this forum INCREDIBLY helpful, with everything!! Feel free to let me know your specific questions and I'll do my best to help!

Quote: Originally Posted by kef1274 Hi all, My name is Katie and I'm getting married on June 15, 2009 at the Tucan. I have spent a lot of time reading, you ladies are awesome. I would love if you all could fill up my inbox with all of the resources you have. I've seen boarding passes to pictures of restaurants. I'm really laid back and haven't done much. I know I'm so close and it's time to get it done. Please help! My email addy is [email protected]. Welcome to the forum!! We are date twins!!! I'm at the Iberostar Paraiso Maya : ) Keep us posted on your planning!

Hi soon2bePowers - That is great to hear! Thanks for sharing!! It is always good to know when someone in the health profession says it's ok : ) I see you are from St. Louis (like me) and your date is 4 days before mine! I hope the rest of your planning is going well Quote: Originally Posted by soon2bePowers Best news I have heard in a while...... My FI's uncle called today and said that he went in to see his immunization doctor. Prior to retiring he had a high profile job that took him all over the world, so he has been a patient with this doctor for a while. WELL, the doctor told him that he WOULD go to Mexico!!!! He gave him some suggestions for safe travel (which uncle is emailing me and then I will post!). I am so excited! His uncle is a very cautious person and in to me, him being willing to travel means a lot! Still sending good vibes to all!!

Quote: Originally Posted by LDeeken Thanks so much! I was not able to open up the PDF (I keep getting a message saying that I don't have enough point?) We are guessing that we will have between 60-80 guests so hopefully we can fit somewhere. We don't really want to do the beach and all the other locations are so pretty! So the cost of Los Vitrales was $50 flat fee not $50/person right? We have been leaning towards the Iberostar because it seems like it is so much cheaper to have a private reception. Thanks again for your help. I'm hoping to hear back from the WC soon, but I imagine with all the "Swine" craziness she is getting overloaded with emails. I'm not scared at all and just want to set a date!! I'm so excited!! No problem! Glad to help. I believe it costs 50 points to open an attachment. Looks like you have about 40 so just one more post and you'll probably have enough. Yes, the Los Vitrales is $50 flat fee. However, I think maybe it only holds 40 people I'm not sure what you do for more than 40 people. I know you can do the Disco, but I've heard it is not good for a reception because it is a Star Trek theme or something. I'm not sure if the convention center would be available for a Lindo/Maya wedding. I'm sorry I'm not much help, our group is only 24. That's great that you have so many people coming!!

Quote: Originally Posted by pribrzl Ladies, I just want to say that we are warriors!!! Talk about bride sisterhood?? I just can't believe all of this is happening, but we are moving forward! It seems to be slowing down (or at least the media has found something else to talk about it). We are three weeks away and have got a lot of emails and calls....so far only the people coming with kids are on the fence but everyone else has been really supportive and not panicking! We have 120 people confirmed and will probably loose a few...oh well, i am trying to focus on the last planning I have to do and praying that this thing will be small by the next couple weeks. Keep forward my fellow brides!!!! P. Wow, 120 people! That's great!! And awesome that everyone's being so supportive. My guests have fortunately been very supportive as well and that has helped incredibly. Best of luck to you!! You will have an amazing time : )

Quote: Originally Posted by kimrae99 Tracy, I have heard that too. I definitely consider that to be good news!! Here is an article that mentions it. Clem's Chronicles: Chrysler/H1N1-Swine Flu/Waterboarding - The World Newser

Tracy, I have heard that too. I definitely consider that to be good news!!

Thanks for the update Andi!! I'm so glad to hear that you are having such a great time. It really helps me to think positively about this whole situation. Thanks again and have a safe trip back!

Welcome to the forum!! You're right, it is a great place : )

Welcome to the forum!! You will love it here. Happy planning!

Welcome to the forum! You have definitely come to the right place. Best of luck to you!

Congrats and welcome to the forum! You will love it here : )

Welcome to the forum! You will find so much great stuff on here to plan your perfect wedding. Best of luck!

Welcome to the forum! You will LOVE this place!!!

I am so sorry, that really sucks!! What airline were you flying? Check out this thread to get some support from other brides going through the same thing. Best of luck to you! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t41426

Welcome to the forum!! You find so much great stuff on here to help you plan your perfect DW : )

Way to go Tracy!! That's awesome! I'm sure you'll have a blast. Best of luck to you!!!

Sorry! I cannot get the pic of the Los Vitrales Room to post.

Quote: Originally Posted by LDeeken Hi Girls, Thanks for all the info! I am still new to the forum and its been so helpful! We have been doing alot of shopping around of resorts and still keep coming back to the iberostar! I had a few questions that I was hoping someone would be able to answer for me: 1. How many people can fit around the garden gazebo? The chapel? 2. If we choose to stay in the Lindo or the Maya would we still be allowed to use the gazebo and the tropical restaurant? 3. Are there any other options for a private reception? I thought I saw a photo of a reception held in the breakfast buffet restaurant (la laguna at the Maya I think?) If so what are the costs? Thanks so much!! Also "FutureBotter" this is "FutureLanning" thank for recommeding the site =) Leah Hey! I thought I could help answer some of your questions. I'm getting married on the Lindo/Maya side this June. Swine flu or no swine flu! I'm not sure about the number of people that can fit in the gazebos and chapel. But here is a pic of the Lindo/Maya gazebo that I got from the WC. We will be having 22 guests plus us. For a reception, we are having dinner at the Steakhouse on property and then renting a private room for dancing, the Los Vitrales room. It is costing us $50 plus $6 per person per hour for open bar. I will try to post a pic of this as well. Maya Lindo Gazebo.pdf

Quote: Originally Posted by kole&ryan Hey, I know EXACTLY how you feel. Our wedding is June 26th,2009 and we have 47 people booked. We were so excited until last week... this whole swine flu thing is just horrible. I have gotten a million phone calls and texts saying what are we gonna do and cant cant go there and blah blah blah....I just don't understand how calling me and complaining is supposed to fix anything.. all it does is upset me. My fiance' thinks its media hype and its all gonna be over soon and whoever wants to back out let them. The only thing he doesnt get is that NO ONE wants to go anymore not even our parents. I really do believe that the media is making it a lot worse then it is (not that its not serious). I mean 36,000 people died in the US last year from the FLU. Anyways i am so over everyone calling me over the swine flu that i could just scream!! I'm so sorry to hear that. And I totally hear you on not understanding why people keep calling. What, do they think you don't already know about the swine flu so they better call and tell you? It is so upsetting. I think you should just wait it out. I'm sure once the media starts covering something else the whole thing will blow over and your family will come around. Hang in there!

Hi rainorswine Groom!! (Love the name) Welcome to the forum! You are not being irresponsible. It's not like you are forcing people to go against their will. They are going because they want to! Besides, I don't believe there are any cases even close to Cabo so I'm sure you will be fine and you will have an AMAZING wedding! I bet you get down there and forget all about the stupid swine flu : ) Go for it!

Thanks for the reassurance! That really sucks. But I am sure it will work out and your wedding will be FABULOUS!!! I wish you the best : )

dbellie - WTF! That is ridiculous. Wait, I'm leaving on a Monday on USA 3000. Crap.

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I found this article and thought I would share. It talks about whether or not the US should close the border. Senators urge more aggressive swine flu screening - USATODAY.com