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Ladies...our sand was not going to make it, as we had other things to put in our carry-ons.  So we bagged it separately, wrapped the glass and packed it up.  When we got home we re-created it for display...shhhh, our little secret.  =)

 

 

Originally Posted by *Rachel* 

Holy crap- last night's episode was completely off track with the books so it totally had me guessing the whole time.  Soo Sookie is staying with Bill huh?  Damn...

 

So this holly chick- something weird is going on.  Is she good or bad?  I'm thinking bad- like she is making people feel comfortable, pulling them all in and then we are going to see her true intentions- kind of like Maryanne.

 

The Russell ending was hilarious and totally caught me off guard.

I totally agree...somethings up with holly...I said that to my husband last night...it's just too convenient.

 

Russell's outburst was classic...

 

And what about Sam...and the previews for next week looked weird, we watched it twice. lol

Originally Posted by pitt2011 

 

Thanks Shannon for confirming the photog/video thing. Did you use the Iberostar's videographer? How did your video come out??

 

 

 

I actually used Claudia Rodriguez for Photo and her husband Mike Cantarell did the video.  It was perfect!!!!  We have watched it already with friends and family, they did a really great job. 

Originally Posted by TheBestFriend 

 

Thanks for the idea, and I love your planning thread, i had the starfish and shells idea as well.  Your wedding looked beautiful.  Is it ok to PM you if i get stuck somewhere in my planning?

 

Thank you!!! =)

Absolutely, ask away =)

I also have the contact for our invitations...

Congrats...

My girls were in tiffany blue...very re-wearable dresses from Bill Levkoff.

Originally Posted by avancrey 

In the very beginning stages of research....Wondering what the approximate cost was for your wedding...We are planning to have about the same number of people (70).  Also I was wondering how long in advance you booked the wedding along with the average cost per guest for a 4 day stay?

I sent you a private message, let me know if you need anything =)
 

Hi ladies...just popping in to hopefully answer some questions:

1) if you are both single there is NO TRANSLATION needed on the birth certifactes for US citizens (don't know about CA or other countires)

2) only if there is a windower/divorcee, then a translation IS NEEDED for again US citizens

3) you will get charged $300 pentalty fee for NOT using the hotel's photographer

• if you use them as a videographer and NOT photographer, you still will pay the $300 ( i tired that) but it didn't work

4) I agree to pay the extra $120 for those extra 'fake' guests that aren't there, a private reception is the way to go, if you have that many people.  You don't want random people at the restaraunt while speeches and stuff are going on...Just my opinion.

Anything else I can help with...just let me know !!! 

~Shannon

Karen - Great shots...I love you both in the hammock...it's awesome.

I'm so jealous the boys had gerber daisies button-holes...my WC made me change it to a white rose instead...but yours came out great!!

Love the colors for the girls, their necklaces and hair pieces =)

Amy - YEAHHHHH Congrats on becoming a Mrs. And Kudos for getting all of your paperwork done =)

I'm glad everything went smooth, I look forward to your review and pictures =) I am glad the hotel photog was to your standards, I know you were stressing that a little.

Congrats again!!!!

Diana - It was funny, they each did a different dance, it really set the tone for the rest of the night.

Wow, what an opportunity, I would back in heart beat =)

He definitely has gotten teased that he cried, but it's a big moment so I LOVED that he teared up. It was great that she captured that.

BEP are awesome...good stuff!!

Amy- thanks =) Claudia is really special at capturing everything.

The bridal party came in to "Tonight's Gonna Be a Good Night" Black Eyed Peas and the DJ switched it up for us and played "Imma Be" Black Eyed Peas. We had no idea so it made it that much better. Then he went right into "Let's Get It Started", so it was all pretty good to get everyone in the mood.

I love the throwing the bouquet picture too! Picture #69 might just be my favorite and I think we may do #77 for the thank you.

Your slide show/movie is great...totally love the Vegas wedding. I commented on the You Tube as well...great memories!

The slideshow is up and ready =)

Shannon & Joseph | May 1st 2010 | Iberostar del Mar, Riviera Maya Mexico

The pictures are up in a slideshow....YEAH.

Shannon & Joseph | May 1st 2010 | Iberostar del Mar, Riviera Maya Mexico

She totally caputured the whoel night. All 70 of us...having a blast!

It looks like it's down to Chrissy and Karen =) Woo Hoo

We are about 2 years out, we have been together 8 and are looking to settle into a house, but Long Island is too damn expensive...so that's our plan. I am not ready yet either, it's a huge change to our daily lives and as much as we LOVE children, we want a little more time as a married coulple first. =)

I hope everyone had a good forth...Amy Happy Birthday!!!

Just popping in to say hey...

Sooooo what's next for us May brides...who will be the first one pregnant!!!!!!

FYI - It won't be me

For clarification the Day Passes were $50 and we had the DJ, Claudia, her assistant and the videographer - Alex. That was $200 in day passes and $300 in penalty. Claudia gave us $150 towards the penalty. We paid $5,100 total for 8 hours of photo and 5 of video. That includes our prints and album too that was $650...TOTALLY worth EVERY penny!!!!

Amy-yeah Vegas, glad it was stress-free. I would love to see the video!

Chrissy...you sound busy, but yeah it's almost 2 months already...Woo Hoo!

Diana...I love the umbrella pic with you two in the background...and LOVE your hair. Great pics!!!

Thanks all =)

Amy- I would focus on Vegas too! Those pictures can be VERY overwhelming. I don't even know how I will pick the Thank You picture.

It's one thing to do an album of 100-200, but ONE picture to say Thanks for making the trip to Mexico..UGH!! That's a tough choice.

Love them...very different and colorful!