Tanya Marie

Thanks Ladies...He said last night he just wants to wear a shirt that matches my shoes...which is Pool! LOL...so hopefully it will all fall together!

Ok, So my MOH and JBM(Jr. Bridesmaid are wearing different dresses in "pool" my FI Best Man and JGM(Jr. groomsman) are wearing a Custom Guayabera in Ivory w/"pool" embroidery, with Khaki pants My father is wearing a light linen Kahaki suit w/ chocolate Guayabera, and my ring-barer, is wearing a kahaki seersucker suit w/ Ivory shirt. My FI is wearing a light Khaki suit and wants to wear a "pool" shit as well, and I LOVE the color but my sister thinks that it may be too much, and that the goom shouldnt be wearing the same color as the bridesmaids...what does everyone think? So here are the pics below: MOH JBM dress is same color just different dress BOYS NOT PINK THOUGH Father Ringbarer *NO TIE* and I also bought him seersucker pants not sure which i like best. FI PS. No ties for anyone, and my dress is Ivory. PLEASE HELP before I pull my hair out.

Quote: Originally Posted by hoyt75 What color and how many? I have lots left over from our wedding that I just want to get rid of! That's Nice of you!

Quote: Originally Posted by t_par_t Thank you so much Steph!! We really appreciate being able to use some pics. Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if there is an age minimum for this resort? I am confused b/c I looked at so many other resorts and many had a minimum age requirement (usually around 12yrs old) to be allowed to stay there, and I can't remember if I saw something about Playacar (I now can't find anything on the website that talks about ages or children so I'm just wondering if anyone knows if there is such a restriction on Playacar?) Do you mean in a room with adults? If so no there is not a min age. I have a 2 year old and my Future sister in law has a 2 year old and 2 months old twins. If you mean in a room alone, I think that they need to be 18!

Quote: Originally Posted by AishaB So bummed I wasn't able to make it! Sounds like you guys had lots of fun! I know!! I was bummed too!! I hope to make it to the next one...I'm getting married in Oct. so a Sept meet up w some "kick ass" margaritas and girl talk will be much needed!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by jerseykitten Yes, it was Tracy, Jenise, Christine and myself - we had a great time chatting - sharing engagement stories, wedding dress shopping experiences, and Christine and I were able to (hopefully) give some advice to the ladies getting married next, having been there, done that. I loved meeting the other girls and we talked about doing it again in September - so hopefully more people can make it. Jenise took a photo also - if you can't post it let me know and I can do it for you. O that is so fun!! Please let me know if you ladies do in fact meet up again in Sept. i would love to join! ~Tanya

Quote: Originally Posted by luciel2820 No problem MsMiller! I am also getting some bulk sunglasses from that company they have great prices Luciel, Do they the sunglasses in the store too? I called on Thurs to see what time they were open till, and they said 7:30...so I trecked into the city in the pouring rain and they were closed! I am going to head back in during the week, I think.

BOO!!! I cant believe I just saw this now!!! I am 5 minutes from there, but have plans! If you ladies have another meeting please please please PM me!!! I hope that you have fun!!

YAY....I am in the process now of hiring Mannia for my wedding! I am so excited, bc we have such a range of guests, most being music gurus, so I am no longer worried that all will have fun w Mannia spinning a the table!! I have heard nothing but good things!

Quote: Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach Hi Tammy! I did do something with the TA vendors, but I can't be sure what. :-) Since I am new on here, I am still finding my way..... but earlier today, I found a link for a TA request and I completed it and submitted it. I'm not sure who it goes to or what that process involves, but I did submit a request for a TA. I've seen a few on here that are Sandals specialized and such, but I was hoping for one that was neutral and not commited to a specific resort. I'm praying for a good lead. :-) Thanks!!! Hey Bop! Welcome to the forum! You are going to amazed at the amount of info on here, speaking from experience, i racked my brain looking for a resort. I wanted EVERYTHING that you wanted, and my search lead us to Playa del Carmen, not too far from Tulum. We chose the Playacar Palace...Why you ask...Here are my top 10 reasons, not in any order (keep in mind I do not work for the hotel, this is strictly my opinion and reasons for my choice, Tammy can vouch for me, bc I used her to guide me, but I will get to that later) 1-Family friendly/has babysitting available 2- Is a somewhat smaller AI 3- Was right next door to 5th Ave. ( bars, restaurants, & shopping) 4-Stay at 1 play at all (Palace resorts are all over Mexico, so for the younger guests, they can take a shuttle to Cancun and hang there all day and night and eat and drink, for the older folks that want to take the ferry over to Cozumel, the same applies) 5- The amazing deals that the bride & groom get for booking a certain number of guests as a group 6- Most excursions are included (IE: snorkeling, zip lining, trips to the ruins) 7-The decor is contemporary 8-The food and service was amazing! (we went for a size visit) 9-What my guests get for their $$$ 10- I can bring my Photog/chose my own DJ To date, I have had nothing but a wonderful experience dealing with the wedding coords. on site at the hotel and in Miami. I highly suggest using one of the TA on here, I went to Tammy and she guided me in the right direction, all of my guests have had nothing but nice things to say, and I love it bc I they have 1 or 2 go to people, therefore not driving me nuts. I too am sorry for the long post, but I was in the same situation as you! I hope I helped a little bit! ~Tanya

Quote: Originally Posted by MayanLily Tanya, do you think the bags you ordered from OTC would fit 2 mugs and a bunch of other OOT crap inside? I think I want to do only one bag per room. One room actually has 3 ppl staying too so would 3 mugs be pushing it? The pic looks relatively large but the dimentions dont sound that big... hmmm? Hi Aly, YES, I actually took some from the bottom of the bag bc it was too big...I have 2 sports bottles, pashminas for the ladies, and a bunch of MISC crap...so Yes I def think that they will be big enough, I too am only doing 1 per room. Just make sure that you order the "large" bags. ~Tanya

Quote: Originally Posted by MayanLily Tanya- you are sooo sneaky! I LOVE it. Good thing it came in so fast so you have time to sort it out. Wendy- Thats great news about the ring! We bought FI's ring on Sunday and they had his size so it worked out perfect. It's also a Tungsten but with a strip of black microfibre in the centre. It really is awesome. He loves it too... he tries it on like 10 times a day! He's worse than me with dress #1! Here's my wedding news today: bought a BM dress for my sis... and she loves it so we're golden. Look at us go Slackers Club!!!! LOL... It was actually my moms idea, I never would have thought of it! Please all pray for the Manager that is working when the "new" one comes in...bc if check and those lil purple marks are there on the strap...there will be hell to pay!! LOL I was so laid back w my dress and def. didnt want to spend a ton of $$$ but damn it, dont try to get over on me!!

Quote: Originally Posted by RunningBride24 Oh no. I'm sorry to hear about that! I'm glad you marked a hidden spot. They had better fix that for you!!! UGH! You're my date twin, 10/10/10! Thank you!! I am sure they will, they were pretty good about it...I am thinking now, i should have bargained with them...for a 50% Refund, i would have gotten it fixed on my own!

Quote: Originally Posted by wendyjd Aly, discount mugs did the printing as well, they have a design lab where you can design or if you have a monogram/logo you can send to them and they will use as the design. I opted to use the design lab, really easy to do. I'd say wait for a promo code, I'll post here when I get one. They are often posted on the registry/gifts/oot forum as well. understand the travel mugs with cold weather. Tanya, congrats on getting the dress quickly, I actually called them when I received the email saying the dress was in. I only try mine on once a month to see how it fits and dance around for a bit. Thanks Ladies, But I knew it was too good to be true!! I went to pick it up and it looked like CRAP!!! There were pulls in it and the beading was coming off...but they handled it really well, first they tried to convince me to have the seamstress fix it but I wasn't buying it!! The manager came and looked at it and she reordered it. PS. I marked it in a hidden spot, just in case they try to fix it and give it back to me!!! I will keep you posted!

Ok, so I just got a message from David's Bridal today that my dress is in...VERY FAST. In regard to the OOT bags, I got mine from OT and they were .83 each...they are perfect and will travel well!! Large Hibiscus Tote Bags

Quote: Originally Posted by eunice.kindred yeah 10-10-10 is crazy but i was fortunate to have the day open - so it's booked! I'm so slacking on this planning thing though - has anyone gotten their invites out yet? is it ever too early? I wanted to send mine early June... AND i still don't have a dress ... No its never too early!!! Especially with a destination, gives people time to plan and pay for their trip. My invites went out in the beginning of April. As for your dress...Girl you better get on it!!! Unless you plan on buying at a sample sale or off of the rack someplace. I bought my dress at David's Bridal in April and it won't be in until July. They are usually faster then smaller bridal shops. Good Luck!!!! Keep us posted!

Quote: Originally Posted by Pinky I always thought the guests would have to pay for their own day passes if they chose to stay elsewhere? We have not decided on a property yet but if guests choose to stay elsewhere I will make sure my TA informs them they must pay for their own transportation and day pass. Yes, that is what we did as well. In addition, I posted this on my website, on the accommodations page "Please note that Guests considering a resort other than the Playacar Palace, must purchase a wedding pass upon their arrival to the resort. Wedding passes are $88.00 USD per person. Wedding passes are guaranteed for purchase only on the ceremony date. (October 10, 2010)"

Quote: Originally Posted by AlishaNYC Hi Everyone! My name is Alisha and Im a newbie here. It totally figures that I would stumble on an awesome site like this a mere 9 days before my destination wedding. Im due to get married Saturday, May 22nd at Playacar Palace and cant wait. I will totally post pics (if you all are interested) when I get back from the honeymoon. If there are some of you who have questions about the process, feel free to ask away. Looking forward to reading all the posts from now until I leave on Wednesday morning. lolol ~Alisha HI Alisha!! Welcome! Even if it is so close to your big day!!! I think that I speak for all of the PP brides when I say "WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ALL ABOUT IT AND SHOW US AS MANY PICS AS YOU CAN!!!!" Best of Luck and don't forget to give us a through review!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by JENISE I'm in the process of booking with Jen for July. Please let me know within the next 24 hours if someone is ready to book. If we have 2 we'll get 5% off and if we have 3 we'll get 10% off. I confirmed we don't all have to go on the same day but we'll have to be ready to book at the same time. Let me know ladies Thanks! Cristine, again, your pics are amazing! Jenise, July would be good for me too since my wedding is in Oct. but can you PM me her prices? ~Tanya

Quote: Originally Posted by lovelytlc nicedeb928, Im also getting marred in Nov 2010. Im interested in participating in another group session. I don't live in NY, but im always there so It would be easy for to get there. I am an October bride, I would be interested in joining, if the timing is right.

Quote: Originally Posted by steph71 We're going to be married at Playacar Palace in November of this year - and the reviews I have read don't make me nervous at all.... We went down in January for a site visit and looked at four hotels total - Playacar Palace was our favorite HANDS DOWN. I read one of the reviews on Trip Advisor about a guy saying the music was "cheesy" at PP and that he didn't like the food. He also said he ended up at the Fairmont Mayakoba.... and spent twice the amount of $$ on his room. I am familiar with both hotels.... Playacar Palace is all an inclusive, intimate resort on the edge of Playa del Carmen (walking distance to 5th avenue). The Fairmont Mayakoba is a sprawling resort (only 4 years old), NOT all Inclusive, and about 20 minutes from town. It's like comparing apples to oranges. The Playacar Palace has been nothing but WONDERFUL to work with in planning stages - and I can't wait to go back in November Please let me know if you girls have any other questions! I am with Steph on this one! My experience was just the opposite when we were there as well!

Quote: Originally Posted by steph71 OK girls, here is a link to my picasa web album - hopefully this works! These photos were taken in early January of 2010 - just as the beach renovation project was starting.... so the beach photos don't reflect the NEW and IMPROVED beach! Picasa Web Albums - Stephanie - Playacar Palace Great Pics Steph! Thanks for sharing! In the pic with the centerpieces, what is the story w that, are they the ones that they are charging for or that other brides left behind? I was hoping to do my own, and planned on buying the vases at walmart, but the tall ones in the pic are exactly what I need, without the stuff inside of course!

Quote: Originally Posted by steph71 Hi Kurlyks, I'm happy you liked the website - I really enjoyed working on wedding window - they let you do so much customization! And that's great that you are working with All About Honeymoons... I am actually a Travel Agent with them as well (so I know you are ingood hands).... and yes, I did the group booking!! If you thikn you will book at least 75 total room nights, that's the only way to go.... you'll have your room paid for, as well as unlimited free events! It really is one of the best deals around. I have some pics from our visit in January if you'd like me to send them to you!? Sorry Steph, I am snooping on your post. I was there last September, but I love seeing other girls pics...Could you send them to me too? Have any of you ladies decided what you are doing for music. Gilberto got me in touch with a DJ, but I cant find any reviews about them.

Quote: Originally Posted by steph71 Hi Playacar Palace Brides! It's been a while since my last post... but should be here more often now - the wedding is only 6 months away - hurrah! We sent out our "Save the Date" info/invites this week - and our website is LIVE! The website was a lobaor of love - but hoping it will motivate friends and family to join us in November. Tanya Marie - thanks for the idea of the using "Mexico" as the opening song on the site - I borrowed that from yours! Here's a peek - please feel free to use any info you find helpful! http://www.WeddingFiesta2010.com NO Problem, I am glad that you were able to use it! Your website came out great! Did the hotel or TA confirm that there weren't balconies in the "deluxe" categories? This is the first I am hearing this, and most of my guests are booked in that category.

Hi Girls, I too was worrying about this in the beginning, but I noticed that on the Palace website (i am assuming some of you are referring to the palace resorts by mentioned all the freebies) it says that day passes are only guaranteed the "day of the wedding" therefore guests cant just come an hang out when ever they want. So once I started telling the people that were considering other resorts they decided that it was better to just stay at the palace. I am not sure hoe strict they are with the policy but it must be in writing for a reason, no? Also, on my website under accommodations I said this...Guests considering a resort other than the Playacar Palace, must purchase a wedding pass upon their arrival to the resort. Wedding passes are $88.00 USD per person. Wedding passes are guaranteed for purchase only on the ceremony date. (October 10, 2010) All in all...we cant tell people where to stay and it was something that I had no control over, so I stopped thinking about. The people that stay else where will be peaking over the fence, thinking DAMN...we should have just stayed there, they are having so much fun!