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Those are really fantastic and you can tell that a lot of hard work was put into them. Good job!

Congrats! You two look really happy and sweet in your pics!

Your hair looks absolutely fantastic!

This is madness! I completely missed this entire thread! I really don't understand where crazy lady is coming from with her threats and it's kind of infuriating that people who can't follow the rules and be on the forum can have spies and threaten legal action without any grounds! What a bi-atch!

Congratulations!! You guys look so cute together, and your flowers were beautiful! Glad you had a great time minus the cake!

I love your dress- it looks beautiful on you!

Nina- The daypass thing is so confusing! I mean how would they know that your guest is here for the wedding and not just to enjoy the resort- do they have a special wedding daypass? I think it's a little ridiculous since we have to pay for people at the cocktail hour/reception and then there are passes on top of that and you can't even be there the whole day? There must be some way around that...

Hi Denise! Welcome to the forum- good for you for going all out! I hope you find all of the info that you're looking for!

Oh no Ayita- I'm so sorry! I really think that for some reason people get really flaky and weird concering weddings. People who you'd never think would go back on their word, or back out suddenly have the lamest reasons for not being there for you. I really hope that venting and letting out some steam will clear your head so that you and your FI can do what's best for you. All of these people are supposed to be there for YOU GUYS- there supposed to celebrate with you and instead, they are making it hard for you to even be excited about celebrating your life together! Just remember that all that matters is you and your FI and everyone else who's happy to be there is a bonus- I know it's hard, but try not to let them take away from your day and the excitement of having people there who really care about you and your happiness...

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Welcome to the forum! You will definitely find whatever information you need to help you decide between the Riu and Iberostar- good luck planning, and congrats on your engagement!

I think you should be fine because kids 4 and under are free so I don't see how they can count them towards your 20% total...Do you think that the other RSVPs that you'll get will be people staying off property? Quote: Originally Posted by nibsmom Crap. So, if they do enforce this whole 20% thing, this could be bad for me! Last night, I had two more people RSVP that they are staying at a different hotel, which brings me up to a total of six. I have a total wedding attendance of 22 - including Matt and I and the six staying off the resort. Has any one had experience with this? Do they really count the 20% thing? Does it matter that two of them are practically babies and probably don't need daypasses? Now I'm freaking out a bit.

Thanks a lot- this is really helpful because I would also like to subsitute a few items due to food allergies...initially I was going to have everything on the menu stay put and just stay clear of stuff that I can't have, but I can only imagine someone eating shrimp and then coming up to give me a congratulatory hug/kiss and then spending the night in the ER! How far in advance were you able to make these requests- did you do it through your onsite WC or one of the Miami ladies? Quote: Originally Posted by HaleGrifa Hola Ladies, Menu Private Function No we did not have a tasting - actually never even thought of it, nor was it really offered. Truly it is not necessary - all of the resort food is amazing you will not be disappointed! We had a private dinner and we did print menu cards - it was a nice touch. I had them printed in English and Spanish - also a nice touch. Embrass the culture and incorporate it into your wedding. I did add additional items to both of our menus - please see my menu email below that I sent ahead of time to my WC. Note we had two menus - as we held a private cocktail reception and private dinner function. Hale/Grifa Wedding #33393 Thursday Janaury 29, 2009 3pm Ceremony - Chapel Cocktail Reception – Chapel Garden (following ceremony) Cocktail Reception Menu MEXICAN HORS D'OEUVRES bolitas de queso con chipotle / cheese truffles flavored with chipotle chile sombrero salami / salami sombrero guacamole con totopos / guacamole with tortilla chips sopecitos mexicanos / mexican sopecitos quesadillas de queso y champiñones / cheese and mushroom turnover sincronizadas de jamon y queso/ ham and cheese sincronizadas tacos de pollo / chicken tacos Can we also add: * Fruta fresca rebanada / Sliced fresh fruit VIP HORS D'OEUVRES * nopales rellenos de cangrejo / grilled cactus leaf stuffed with crabmeat * camaron con piña / shrimp with pineapple Wedding Private Dinner Function – Terrace Venado Private Function Menu (Wedding Dinner) B.B.Q. BUFFET fruta fresca rebanada / sliced tropical fruits ensalada verde / green salad ensalada de tomate / tomato salad aderezos y crotones / dressing and croutons ensalada de pepino / cucumber salad ensalada de elote dorado / golden corn salad ensalada de papa / potato salad Can we add: * ensalada cesar/caesar salad *** filete de pescado a la parrilla / grilled fish fillet camarones shish kebab / shrimp shish kebab pollo B.B.Q / B.B.Q. Chicken salchicha de puerco / pork sausage top sirloin a la parrilla / grilled top sirloin papas horneadas rellenas / stuffed baked potato elote en trozos / corn on the cob Can we add: * papas al ajo/garlic potatoes * Verduras asadas / Grilled vegetables *** postres mexicanos variados / assorted Mexican desserts variedad de pays / assorted pies Can we also add: * Fruta fresca rebanada / Sliced fresh fruit * pastel de chocolate / chocolate cake * café, decaf y té / coffee, decaf and herbal tea Wishing you all the best Laura

That sounds so exciting! Eddie cannot dance to save his life so I know he wouldn't do something like that with me, lol!

Congratulations! You guys look so happy and cute in all white!

Congratulations! You guys look so happy and cute in all white!

Oh man! I'm sorry that you're having to deal with it. You should definitely say something though. People need to know that the wedding isn't a free for all and that you've taken time and energy to plan out everything for the amount of people that YOU invited and expect to come. Let us know how it goes with your cousin...

Congratulations! Good to hear that you had a great time- you looked fantastic and the little girls are so adorable!

Definitely take the test to ease your mind...the stress of not knowing and wondering will not help your body in adjusting to the new pill...I'm sure it's just the adjustments and the stress that's making your body freak out a little.

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Welcome to the forum Sophie! BDW has so much info that will help you plan your big day! Happy planning!

Congrats on your engagement and good luck planning everything!

Hi Lisa! Welcome to BDW and good luck with planning everything!

Congratulations Nicole and welcome to the forum! Good luck with planning your wedding!

Hey Shannon! welcome and congratulations on your engagement!! You'll find lots of info on here so that you can compare the two resorts and decide which one works best with you guys. Good luck with planning everything!