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hi ladies, did either of you end up using him? i'm considering him too and would love to get some feedback. thanks!
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sounds like what i was quoted!
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dance ideas (obviously i have a lot here, but also a lot of time to figure it out)...
50 Cent In Da Club
ACDCShook Me All Night Long
AkonGet Buck in Here
AkonBeautiful
B52'sLove Shack
Beyoncedéjà vu
BeyonceCrazy In Love
BeyonceGet Me Bodied
BeyonceSweet Dreams
Billy IdolMony Mony
Black Eyed PeasLet's Get It Started
Black Eyed PeasMeet Me Halfway
Black Eyed PeasPump It
Black Eyed PeasI've Gotta Feeling
Black Eyed PeasImma Be
Bob SeigerOld Time Rock & Roll
Bon JoviIt's My Life
Bone ThugsNuff Respect
BostonMore Than a Feeling
Britney SpearsGimmie More Remix feat. T.I.
Britney SpearsToxic
Britney SpearsKill the Lights
Britney SpearsBreak the Ice
Brooks and DunnAin't Nothing About You
Brooks and DunnBoot Scoot Boogie
Buster PoindexterHot Hot Hot
CameoWord Up
CameoCandy
CascadaEvacuate the Dancefloor
CCRBad Mood Rising
CCRDown on the Corner
ChingyRight Thurr
Chris BrownForever
Chubby CheckerLet's Twist Again
Clarence CarterStrokin
CommadoresBrickhouse
David GuettaWhen Love Takes Over
DazzLet It Whip
Dead or AliveYou Spin Me Right Round
Dexy's Midnight RunnersCome On Eileen
DiddyLast Night
DiddyTell Me
DiddyDiddy Rock
Diddy Come to Me
DJ Jazzy JeffSummertime
DJ KhaledWe Takin Over
DJ KhaledShe's Fine
DMXParty Up In Here
Eddy GrantElectric Avenue
El GeneralEl Tiburon
Elvis Crespo Suavemente
EstelleAmerican Boy
Europe The Final Countdown
FabolousMy Time
Fat JoeGet It Poppin'
Flo-RidaElevator
Flo-RidaKeep It Pouring
Flo-RidaRight Round
Flo-RidaLow
Frankie ValliDec-63
George ClintonWe Want the Funk
George ClintonAtomic Dog
GuyGroove Me
Hank WilliamsFamily Tradition
Hank Williams Jr. Keep Your Hands to Yourself
Hot ChocolateYou Sexy Thing
Jagged EdgeLet's Get Married
James BrownPlay that Funky Music
Jay SeanDown
Jay ZBig Pimpin
Jennifer Lopez Let's Get Loud
Jerry Lee LewisGreat Balls of Fire
Jo Dee MessinaHead's Carolina
Johnny CashBurning Ring of Fire
Justin TimberlakeSexy Back
Justin TimberlakeRock Your Body
Kanye WestTouch the Sky
Kanye WestStronger
Kardinal OffishallDangerous
Kat DelunaUnstoppable
KC and the Sunshine BandGet Down Tonight
Ke$haTick Tock
Ke$haBlah Blah Blah
Kevin LyttleTurn Me On
Kevin RudolfLet It Rock
Kool and the GangCelebration
Lady GagaJust Dance
Lady GagaTelephone
Lady GagaBad Romance
Lady GagaLove Games
Lil' JohnGive It All You Got
Little RichardGood Golly Miss Molly
LL Cool JHeadsprung
LMFAOLa La La
Lou BegaMambo Number Five
Lynard SkynardSweet Home Alabama
Madonna 4 Minutes
Main-OHi Hater
Marci GriffithsElectric Slide
Marvin GayeGot to Give It Up
MC HammerCan't Touch This
Michael JacksonBillie Jean
Michael JacksonDon't Stop Til You Get Enough
Miley CyrusParty in the USA
Missy ElliottChing-A-Ling
Missy ElliottWork It
N.E.R.D.She Wants to Move
Naughty by NatureHip Hop Horray
Naughty by NatureO.P.P
Neil DiamondSweet Caroline
Nelly FurtadoPromiscuous Girl
Nelly FurtadoManeater
Nina SkyMove Ya Body
NoregaNothin'
Notorious B.I.G.Hypnotize
OK GoHere It Goes
OmarionComfort
OutkastHey Ya
Paradiso GirlsSwing the Mood
ParliamentGive Up the Funk
ParliamentFlashlight
PinkGet the Party Started
PitbullThe Anthem
PitbullCulo
PitbullShut It Down
PrinceKiss
Pussycat DollsWhen I Grow Up Remix
QueenCrazy Little Thing Called Love
QueenAnother One Bites the Dust
Rascal FlatsLife is a Highway
Rick JamesSuper Freak
Ricky MartinShe Bangs
Rihanna Disturbia
Rihanna Hard
Robert PalmerAddicted to Love
Rolling StonesStart Me Up
Rolling StonesHonkey Tonk Woman
Run DMCIt's Tricky
Salt n PeppaShoop
Sam and DaveHold On, I'm Coming
Sean KingstonFire Burning
Sean PaulTemperature
Sean PaulWe Be Burning
ShalamarA Night to Remember
ShopBoyzParty Like a Rockstar
Sir Mix-a-LotBaby Got Back
Soca BoysFollow the Leader
Stevie WonderSuperstition
T.I. Live Your Life
Taio CruzLike a Star
Taio CruzCome On Girl
Tanto Metro & DevonteGive it to Her
TemptationsAin't Too Proud to Beg
The Beach BoysWipeout
The Gap BandYou Dropped a Bomb On Me
The Isley BrothersTwist and Shout
The Notorious B.I.G.Mo Money Mo Problems
The-DreamRockin' That Thang
TimbalandMorning After Dark
TimbalandCarry Out
TimbalandThe Way I Are
Trey SongzSay Aah
Trick DaddyLet's Go
Wang ChungEverybody Have Fun Tonight
Wayne WonderNo Letting Go Remix
Will SmithParty Starter
Wyclef JeanDon't Wanna Lose Your Love
Ying Yang TwinsShake
Young MCBusta Move
Madonna 4 Minutes
Michael JacksonPretty Young Thing
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Wow, thank you!!!
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I was born and raised in Virginia but now live in SLC!! Too funny!
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any advice on what to ask? thanks!!
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i'm getting married at the omni in may 2011... we chose it because it's the resort we met at. i really wish i could find other brides who have been married there for some feedback. i have read on tripadvisor that the weddings there are really nice. we're doing our ceremony in the garden area where it's supposed to be a little more private and overlooking the ocean. let me know what you decide to do!
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Just curious how many SLC brides are out there
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hey guys!!! may 16, 2011 omni cancun bride here - it's official as of yesterday!
next on my list - save the dates... hoping to send them june 1
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You will love this board! It is awesome!
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wow, he does look amazing. i just emailed him for prices!
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i am definitely interested in real touch... anyone try the local crafts stores.
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Originally Posted by Jamaica0619 
It is fun to give back on the threads that were so helpful in my planning process now that I'm married.
Things I would do again
Video - I actually hate watching myself on video and have yet to watch the entire video because of that. But, I'm glad I have it for those that could not attend the wedding.
Pro Photographer - I'm so glad we hired a team of local photographers to come to Jamaica. While Photoshop took some good pictures, they would not have satisfied me.
Beach Reception - This was not something we planned to do when we left for Jamaica. But, it was the only way to have a private reception as the restuarant was not available for a private reception. I'm so glad we did this. It was probably one of the best things we did besides get married on the beach.
Bouquet - I'm so glad I ordered a real touch bouquet. People did not even realize they were not real, and they were absolutely gorgeous. It was one less thing to worry about when I got to Jamaica.
OOT Bags - I spent more on the bags then we budgeted, but given how much my guests like them and thier contents, I'm really glad I did.
Steel Drum Band - I only hired them for an hour and I thought they suited the ambiance of Jamaica perfectly. They were just a nice touch.
Things I Wish I Did
Prepare a dance mix on my iPod - After we booked the beach reception I wish I would have prepared a dance mix on my iPod. We had to keep searching out dance music on my master play list. It was not that big of deal, it would have just been nice.
Given myself more time to get ready - I started getting ready around 10am for the 2pm ceremony. I wish I had started around 9am. I was really rushed at the end.
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Originally Posted by ButlerGirl08 What I would do again...
Destination Wedding
This was absolutley the best idea that we could have ever came up with. It was easier, more simple, and less expensive that what I would have thought and exceeded all of my expectations. Choosing a DW allowed only the close family and friends to attend because they really wanted to be there for us. It "weeded" out those who were just there for the show.
Riu Ocho Rios
The resort was gorgeous and was alot of fun. There was alot to do and the food variety was great. At first I was a bit uneasy because I was going site unseen, but after reading tripadvisor.com and from being on BDW, I was convinced that I had made the right decision. All Inclusive is the way to go.
All White Affair
I was so impressed with how the "All White Theme" played out. Everyone participated in it and it made the pictures look like everyone was a part of the wedding. As hot as it was, anything else would have made folks hotter and the light fabrics complimented with the beautiful background of the beach.
Doing my own hair and makeup
I thought I was going to be stressed, like usual, especially about my hair and how it didn't get along with the humidity. But everything was fine. At one point in time, I was just like who cares...the wind is going to be blowing anyways. And with the makeup, I absolutely couldn't allow anyone else to do my face...only because makeup is my thing. I was so comfortable that I did my mother's and 2 of my BM's makeup as well.
Using the iPod and Bose Soundock as the DJ
This was the greatest idea ever. We invested in the Soundock because it was something we always wanted and it was the perfect time to get it for the wedding (and we got a great deal at Best Buy.) We were able to take it with us wherever we set up. If we all sat at the beach or in the lobby we would have nice soft music playing in the background. Really set the mood.
Having a friend videotape
This idea was a good one as well. It meant alot more to me to have all of the uncensored and unedited takes because those are the funniest. It was priceless. When we got back to the states, a friend of ours took the footage and developed it into an actual DVD with the menus and music and was able to put our pics on in seperate chapters. Very nice.
Using Michael, despite what other's said
Michael the photographer was great and I was so glad I didn't go through the hassle or the extra expenses of bringing in another photographer. Michael did a great job and in the end his photoshop team offered me a great deal on some pictures.
Having very minimal decorations
I just couldn't see myself spending so much money on decorations when the ceremony is ON THE BEACH. It was so beautiful in itself that it needed no decorations. Besides, that's not what's most important. No one remembers that stuff...
Bringing my fake flowers from home
I made alot of things throughout this wedding, and my flowers are something I take true pride in. I got all my supplies from Michael's and Hobby Lobby and made a masterpiece. Whenever folks look at the pics, they always comment on my flowers and now I can have them forever.
Using a TA
This made alot of things easier because they dealt with everything and set everything up. I pretty much showed up and married my best friend. I couldn't have done it without my TA, they were awesome.
What I wouldn't do again
Bring so many clothes
I don't know why I brought so many clothes, maybe it's just me being a woman... but I could have done without half of those clothes because alot of the time I wore a bathing suit with a cover up dress... And as far as shoes go, I only really wore a few pairs...
Get the Jacuzzi Suite
I wanted the nicest suite they had, because of course it was my wedding/honeymoon. We should have just stuck with the deluxe suite because we did not use the jacuzzi on the balcony. However, we did use the tub in the room, but the Deluxe had one too...so that would have saved us some dollars.
Past up the chance to participate in more activities
We were so trying to save money, that we passed up on some of the things I said I wanted to do...like Parasailing for one. I wanted to do that so bad at first, but then once all the guests left, all I wanted to do was just relax with my hubby and drink Pina Coladas and tan...
AHR times 2
I don't really know if this is a "would do" or "wouldn't do." Right now it is a wouldn't do because I don't want to do it anymore now that the wedding is over and done. But I guess we will see on July 26th and Aug 9th if is is a true wouldn't do...lol
Other than those 2, there is nothing that I wouldn't do again. Everything was perfect and I am so happy that everything went so smoothly...
I love the advice of buying the Bose system... I have a few questions, if you don't mind:
1. Did you use the speakers for your ceremony AND your reception?
2. How long did the battery last?
3. Did you have any issues with the sound levels?
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i love love love the last one!!
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anyone looking at omni cancun?
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Originally Posted by mexbride83 Bikegirl - I am with Riri on this one, we have kids coming so that narrowed down our choices as well
So from your list, for Mexico:
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun - adults only
Excellence Playa Mujeres - adults only
Paradisus Riviera Cancun - This is another one we seriously considered, and it's not 100% off the board. But I put it is our "4th choice", as we had to rate them for our TA. I love it and it's very similar to Dreams Riviera Cancun, both large hotels, chains, beautiful, etc. But like Nicola we used Tripadvisor to make our final decisions, and the reviews for Dreams are better than they are for Paradisus. So that's why we went with Dreams over it.
Raychel - I didn't hear about the beach renovation and I'm so jealous you are doing the chapel!! I love love love the pictures of it! And my family is Catholic so my parents really liked the idea of actually being in a church. But I sent my top 3 resorts to my bridesmaids (Ceiba del Mar, Dreams Riviera Cancun, and Playacar Palace) and they all voted for the first two because of the beach. My fiance is a diver and snorkeler so he liked the beach at Playacar better actually, haha. I cannot wait to see your pictures, the chapel ones and the walk to the resort all turn out so amazing.
Kurly - I have the opposite problem that you do. My fiance is a bit TOO into the resort selection, and every time I think we have our minds made up, he finds a new one that he thinks we need to "seriously consider". That's why we've looked at 9231578 and are going insane! But luckily the resort is the only part of the planning that he'll get to into, and that's because he loves to travel. So I can't complain too much:) That's cool you're a fellow Virginian! My brother's wife's family is all from Richmond too.
although i live in slc now, i just moved here and lived in va my whole life - cville, fairfax and va beach .... woot! woot!
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i would love it as well if you don't mind: [email protected] thanks!!
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that looks amazing!!!!
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some people will want to give you a present if they don't come.... i agree that i don't want anyone who comes to worry about an added expense of a gift, but what about those who aren't coming who want to buy something? i have no idea how to word this but does anyone have any suggestions? registering is better than getting stuff you can't use or don't want, right? what are your thoughts?
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looks awesome!!! thanks for posting!
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Originally Posted by sportsdog2 We did not send invitations. We sent Save the Date cards to everyone followed by a letter with the details on our wedding including travel plans, deposits, etc. Between the Save the Date cards and the letter we knew who would be able to join us and did not see the point of spending extra $ on invitations.
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that's awesome!!! thanks for the great advice!!
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May 2011 Brides!
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starting to feel like i can finally start doing stuff!!! finalizing the save-the-dates... people can finally book their trip - yeah! so i'm now trying to get those out, round up vendors to sort through and dress shop.