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Kathy, Did you have your makeup done at the Spa?

Wow best review yet - I don't know how I missed it earlier! Thank you - I will be married there in 10 days and you calmed my nerves

I've been to Cuba a couple times. They do appreciate cash tips - take lots of US $1's. I also gave the maid a Clinique (perfume/lotion/makeup) each day last trip and she hugged me everytime she saw me. We always bring crayons & "dinky cars" (not sure what you call them these days) for the kids.

Grand Bride - Great question about tips. I was wondering the same. I'm also having Claudia for photos (5 hour package).

Thanks so much, I'm glad you think the tequila bar is a good idea...I've had mixed reviews from my friends...but its us! We are pretty casual people. Actually having painted tin buckets at the ceremony - as my married name will be "BEACH" we painted Beach wedding and the date....will have cold coronas and waters at the ends of the aisles. Thank you so much for the excursion information - you know I put excursion information on our website as well but without ever being to this area of Mexico ourselves I have no idea what is recommended. Seems like a lot to do! derekandkyla.weddingwindow.com IMG_2295.zip ceremony buckets.zip

Barefoot in the Sand - your scrapbooks sound amazing, now that is a perfect gift! We leave for our wedding in 2 weeks from today for the Del Mar! We have approx 45 people now (16 booked in last 2 days - great sales). We are doing the Gazebo ceremony and hiring the mariachis. Dinner at the Italian restaurant (private event) with a DJ and tequila bar for **kissing** I'll post our travel mugs - just got them in. I've never stayed in this area of Mexico so if anyone has any advise, excursion ideas etc fire away .

We are leaving our fans open on the chairs - saw that on a photographers website and they looked great!

Thanks for the ideas! We are going to get them thru the resort hopefully or thru Mexican Convention Service. If this doesn't turn out I will be hitting the local walmart! Also getting either maracas from Mishka Designs (although I believe its only a good option if you are near Puerto Vallarta - to "Shake at the Kiss" http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jtt8Qgru2gw/SwHQDAozSrI/AAAAAAAADJo/8XDRFfwD_kw/s400/Emily.01.jpg&imgrefurl=http://mishkadesignspv.blogspot.com/&usg=__rH85PSuYbT9InruHXrShfz7F-PQ=&h=298&w=400&sz=28&hl=en&start=5&um=1&tbnid=ZpP RTSxoOrOgBM:&tbnh=92&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmishka%2Bdesigns%2Bmaracas%26hl%3Den% 26rlz%3D1T4DACA_enCA216CA216%26um%3D1 or Fans from Weddingchannel.com Buy Wedding Personalized Sandalwood Fan - Wedding Personalized Sandalwood Fan Online - Discount Wedding Personalized Sandalwood Fan Mexican Gifts.ppt

Mexican Wedding Traditions: Is anyone doing some sort of "Mexican" tradition for their ceremony? We were reading about a few... A lazo (lasso), is a large rosary, a decorated cord that is symbolically draped around the necks or shoulders of the bride and the groom Piniata Mexican wedding often feature a heart shaped piniata. Arras - Thirteen gold coins The groom gives the bride thirteen gold coins blessed by the priest. Doing so, he also pledges to be a good provider and to support and care for his bride as she becomes his wife. If anyone has a pictures or suggestions we'd love to hear them. Hoping to do something symbolic for the country we are marrying in ~ 6 WEEKS TO GO.

Anyone know of a local shop that does up "Mexican" guest gift bags? I can't find the name but heard there is a place that will do up bags filled with 3 of the following: Mexican candies, Tequila, Hot Sauce, Kahlua Thanks!

Those are the nicest ones I've seen yet! Great Job ~ and they can be used throughout the rest of their holiday! Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for all the great ideas on this thread! Here's a clutch I found: Peacock Wedding Clutch from "Clutch That" - Great purse finds for wedding or everday. Peacock Wedding Bridesmaids Clutch Set of 4 in Cream by ClutchThat

They are fantastic Websites. I love that you included Spanish words/phrases - great idea! I'm still working on my website.

I love the "date" in blue...You can also find "I" "Do" for each shoe in Blue.

I LOVE #2 - very classy!

These look great - Thank you for the idea! Will be super light weight too ~ I know from other group trips, keeping your drink cold wasn't really a worry as they never sat too long 50 PERSONALIZED Wedding Party Bridal Shower FAVORS LOT on eBay.ca (item 350205323931 end time 19-Oct-09 16:40:03 EDT)

Hi I'm getting married at the Del Mar as well and also thinking about switching resorts for the "honeymoon" week. We are also renting the Tropical for the reception and not sure what is happening between the 4pm ceremony and Dinner. We are giving out: fans for the ceremony/starfish wine stoppers at dinner/travel mugs before we leave. Our Invitations are out/replies back! - and final payments due this week! 35 people booked at our hotel and 4 guests staying nearby! Look forward to hearing all the great ideas for Pre-Reception Wedding Invitation.pdf

Quote: Originally Posted by amyrot Sorry to post twice in a row but I have a question, and perhaps I should put it on the old Iberostar thread. It seems like no one uses the Iberostar photographer. I am absolutely using them because its not in my budget to pay the $300 fine plus photography fees on top of that for using an 'outside' vendor. I just wish I could see some examples from the Iberostar photography staff! Hi there, I see your post is from a while ago but I just booked with Claudia Rodriquez and they will pay 1/2 of the $300 penalty for using an outside photographer at the Iberostar.

Hi there, I see your post is from a while ago but I just booked with Claudia Rodriquez and they will pay 1/2 of the $300 penalty for using an outside photographer at the Iberostar.

We used Apryl's Designs for our custom invites and everyone loved them! http://www.aprylsdesigns.com/ She will design your invitation for $90 and send it to you through email and you just take it Staples or any printing place and have them printed/folded there. Super Easy. We told her what resort, colors, dates, travel agent information ...sent her our favorite quote and pictures....she put it together. She even finds pictures of your resort to use! Wedding Invitation.pdf

Hey Ladies, I'm from Winnipeg and getting married in the Mayan in January 2010. We are doing the travel mugs but hadn't really picked any online yet. Was thinking the palm tree logo/year/ and "Eat, Drink, & Be Married!".......but really its not a big deal what goes on them. Just want to get some for sure as we use our travel mugs daily on trips! I'm still looking but this sounds like an option possibly.

Does anyone have pictures of their completed mugs? We were thinking of also doing the "Eat Drink & Be Married" ~ any other ideas?

I'm doing colored shoes as well. Magenta to match my bridesmaid dress. Why don't you check out David's Bridal ~ they have a decent selection and can be dyed to your color choice.

The first dress is more flattering. Both are beautiful dresses ~ you are lucky to find 2 you like.

Wow Best Review yet!! Thank you so much. We are at the Del Mar but this gave us a good sense of how things will be. Thanks for taking the time. You looked beautiful! We will definitely be looking at getting DJ Bob!