~Stephanie~

Great teasers ladies! Congrats on your weddings! 3 weeks left for me, I hope mine goes as well!

Our suit and pants came this week! Got the Natural Beige because they were out of Light Beige and we went for the Greek Beige because they were out of the English Beige. The colors look great! FI's suit fits great, just need to have the GM's try their stuff on. We did do as some others did and add a little here and there, like in the shoulders, pant lenght and thighs...

OMG THANK GOODNESS! My TA must have really raised some hell because Zulma emailed me back tonight answering all my questions and confirming my totals I had! I am very very happy now! Thanks for the help ladies!

No di. No invoice yet. So I am worried about my total. Also, I downgraded to eternal romance and added a reception, cocktail hour and mexican trio. It was cheaper.

Quote: Originally Posted by JuliaR Just met with Zulma. She is the BOMB. I feel so much better about my wedding and she is such a dear, sweet person. She's one of those people you meet and you instantly want to be her best friend. She is so ON TOP OF IT...and willing to do ANYTHING for you. I'm so totally and completely excited right now I can hardly stand it! BTW, we moved my wedding to 5 pm. At 4 pm it is VERY HOT here. The light is also a lot better from 5-7 pm (I'm a photographer. It's important to me). The beach receptions are just GORGEOUS! It's a magical place! Hmm this is funny because when my TA called and got the run around and demanded Zulma call me today, they said she was with a bride... guess it was you! lol. Seriously though, Zulma isn't responding to any of my many emails, nor my TA's emails or phone calls... I am beyond tears. I need to know I have my stuff budgeted correctly. Di- Maybe I'll forward you the email I sent her and see what you think of my amounts.

Ok so I still haven't heard back from Zulma and I need to know if I am figuring my add-ons right... I am so frusterated and upset. I am not going to be one of those girls that doesn't hear anything until I get down there. I was talking to my TA and now she is taking the matter into her own hands, but I feel bad because she is being really "firm" with her messages to Zulma, saying that we have lost patience and are going to take our business elsewhere. I don't want to make Zulma mad, I just want to make sure I have enought money! GRR.

Quote: Originally Posted by duprk452 Ok so I heard back from Aja and it seems that there was a mix up and that I will not be charged the 400$ sunrise surcharge. So no worries! All I can say ladies is be sure to double check your invoices when they come in. Good Deal! Phew! Quote: Originally Posted by msglave I was told that it costs extra for the tiki torches? My WC said we could do two different entrees. We just need to mark the place cards. Also, for ladies who planned to use Tiffany chairs-Jesmcan, I know you were- my WC said she doesn't think they are available anymore. You might want to check with the resort. Ok well, I thought the tiki torches were included too! Good to know about the entrees I guess, is the entree the only thing you can have your guests chose on or will they do more than one salad and desert? And I just asked Zulma earlier this week about the Tiffany chairs, they are still available, so not sure what that is about!

Quote: Originally Posted by dianep stephanie, i have the classic package and i think the menu choices are the same. for the salad, i'm doing the avocado stuffed with crab. for the main course, i'm having the red snapper and the beef tournedo (i had to turn in entree selections - it was about 50-50 - and will need place cards to show who chose which entree). and for the dessert, we're having the paris chocolate shells (which i've heard are amazing!) I think I remember your food review, you had liked the blueberry thing for the salad choice best? Any reason why you didn't go with that one? I thought we could only pick one thing for everyone unless there was a veggie sub? Is this not the case? Quote: Originally Posted by duprk452 SO.. I have a question. I received my final invoice today from Aja and on it there is a "sunset surcharge" of 400$. I was under the impression that this charge was only for CEREMONIES that were AFTER 4 on the weekend. Well my ceremony is at 2 on Friday, but my reception is at 6. So, my question is.. have any of you had this problem? Or has anyone had a situation similar to this and did you have to pay a sunset charge? I for one remember being told that I wouldn't have to pay this charge, but I can't find that e-mail to save my life. Oh my, um I was told that the "new policies" don't apply to previously booked weddings! They had better not be charging it! I will seriously be pissed!

Sorry to hear about the ATM, OMG I would die! Zulma emailed me back today and said she is just beyond crazy, 77 weddings this month I guess.... so I guess we do need to be patient, but its soooo hard! I am downgrading my package now I think, it was cheaper to do the Eternal romance package and add a cocktail and private reception than to do the Luxury package. I am struggling with the menu choices though.... ugh... What is everyone else selecting? Does anyone else have to choose from the Eternal Romance Menu? The 3 course?

Good Luck my lovely ladies!

FYI Ladies!!!!!! I tried ordering my FI's suit and two pairs of pants for the groomsmen, when I placed my order Sunday I the website allowed me to select Light Beige for the suit and Beige Linen for the pants but I have been getting emails that they are out of stock, also out of stock on English Beige. It is getting really annoying! I am sad that I have to possibly chose colors now that are going to end up looking wrong for my wedding. That said, these are the colors I was told they have currently - not sure if they are correct, I may get another email! Greek Beige (seems close to English Beige?), Natural Linen (what we got instread of Light Beige, hope it looks ok with my ivory dress), Black, White, Dark Brown and Old Tan. Slim pickings....

Sorry I'm not keeping up with everyone, I kinda got called out at work for being on BDW so I need to watch my butt these days- which sucks with my wedding getting so darn close! Anyways, Jess- that is awesome, congrats! Seems like your knack! I think you are going to be amazing!

So I was looking thought the Royal website tonight for stuff and I saw this in the FAQ section: What about the rest of my payments for my wedding ceremony, reception, and any other services related to the wedding? When are these payment is due? Second deposit of $500 non-refundable is due within 60 days prior to the wedding date. Final payment 30 days prior to the wedding date. In case we don´t receive this, the wedding will be cancelled automatically. So my question is, brides that have been booked for awhile, did you know about the 2nd deposit and did you pay it?! I am freaking out a little here!

Quote: Originally Posted by bridetobe1515 I'm starting to get really nervous. I leave in 19 days for my wedding and I still have not heard anything from Zulma since I sent in my checklist. She asked for it 30 days out, so that is when I gave it to her. I sent it with questions I still had about the wedding. I need to book out all the hair appointments, etc. too. I don't really know what to do, but I am starting to panic for the first time in this whole process Have any of you other ladies that have weddings coming up been able to get a hold of your WC at the resort? I know everyone keeps saying they don't get a on site coordinator until weeks before but I am an exception I guess, I have been working only with Zulma since the beginning.... We started in MI but when we had problems with them right away my TA contacted Zulma directly and she said she would just take care of me... SO. Zulma is really good, some delay but so sweet and really wonderful. When she takes more than a few days to respond to me I usually send a followup email, being nice but letting her know that I am worried and need a response. She is super busy. I think you should go ahead and follow up, I would. By the way, she told me 30 days too but I am trying to get mine to her this week. I just don't want to worry about delays because I am sure there will be some.

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbum1285 We're using our Trio during the cocktail hour. Just let your WC know that's when you want them. Not sure on the solo musician. I'm using the video portion of the package but not the photo part. I wanted my photographers pictures throughout the entire day plus I didn't want either one to interfere with each other. It totally sucks it's wasted money but what can you do! Awesome! That would work great! You get the Trio for 1 hour so it would be perfect to do during the cocktail hour and not have to worry about a playlist, plus it would be entertaining for the guests... I have a video person too, I don't want to use either for the package because I am worried they will interfere with my "better" vendors, ugh.. I hate the wasted stuff! Like I don't think we are doing the face saver thing for FI either, I heard they suck and FI is scared they will cut him too! lol Oh well! Just curious when people are opting to do their couples massages and mani-pedi and private beach dinners (if you have the lux package)... I am thinking the dinner after the wedding sometime during the week...

Thanks for asking, I wanna know too! I got 2 bands (one for each side) of my e-ring and I have been wondering the same thing! I don't want to sauder (sp?) them together yet because I am not sure I want them that way. But how can I expect FI to juggle 3 rings?! lol

Quote: Originally Posted by super19 Thank you! I'll be getting married the end of June. I'll be there from June 17-24. Perhaps I'll see you there! Awesome idea to have your engagement pics taken while you are there! Jen So you are going now and then going back for your wedding in 2 months? Wow!! I need to get my final stuff in and I am so frazzled! So does anyone know- Can the Mexican Trio be used during the Cocktail hour or does it have to be during the reception? Also, does the solo musican have to be duing the ceremony or can it be used during the reception? Anyone have the Lux package which includes photo and video, are you going to still use this so it isn't wasted, even if you hired outside vendors?

Quote: Originally Posted by cougs damn you, steph, you totally stole my noms! b2b: future mrs. griffith (jess) for organizing the most amazing meetup of forum members from all over three countries ... april 2-4 in chicago was the best time ever! mrs: *HOLLY* (holly, formerly scubadiva) who stayed with us, even after her own DW became a hometown wedding instead, and shared all her experiences/planning with everyone. plus, scuba TTD?!?! 'nuff said! LOL, These were my other noms but they don't let you have 4! Thanks Cougs!

Mrs- TammyB (because she has seriously rocked some BDW BD shoots and she is seriously the best!) B2B- Sammysgirl (Linds)

Erika- I had some issues with my veins and they need to do some procedures to remove the bad ones to prevent possibilities of blood clots or strokes etc. Not a huge deal, just not ideal timing! Wish I had figured this out months ago!

Ok Di- I found it. What the fack is the other one for then?! lol

Di- The wedding checklist you turn in with your payment 45 days out. The checklist I am working off of you start by listing your date etc and then select your package and then it breaks down into other catagories like, which minister, flowers, centerpieces, cake, photography, etc.. I don't know of any other checklists?

Hi ladies, it has been awhile since I have checked in! I am seriously bumming hardcore... at the first of April I had lost 65lbs. I had hit my wedding weight loss goal 2 months before my wedding. I got brave and did a BD shoot with TammyB in Chicago that weekend. (one have 1 teaser so far so I am still panicked that I was retarded to do something like that). But since then I had to have surgery on my legs (actually having a total of 4, 2 on each leg) and I am not allowed to excerise while recovering. I have gained back 6 lbs so far. I am so depressed and discouraged. WTF am I supposed to do? I can't lift over 25lbs either. And I can only "stroll" for walking which will not get my heart rate up. I love my smaller curves and my dress looks rockin" now (even though I could stand to lose 30 more). In fact my only complaint about my body in my dress are my "batwings" "lunch lady arms" whatever you want to call them! And I am going to lift what little I can and work on them until the wedding, but I am rapidly gaining weight back and I am so sad.

Same boat here! I hardly got any back and honestly I am over it. Those few that are booked are all that I am counting and I am not reaching out to anyone. They have known for a year and a half that I was doing a DW, there was an STD and an invitation. They don't deserve my time and energy. Just embrace those friends and family that are going and get focused on finishing your details!

Yeah, I am confused? Is there some issues with getting e-rings through customs? I have a question about the Checklists.... if I have the lux package then things like my flowers, the musican, the Mexican trio etc are included... so my question is, on the checklist next to those individual items do you just "write in" included? It doesn't give that option, it just lists the price which I obviously don't pay for if its in my package.