Megan24

Well I am all packed and ready. I will be in Mexico at 4 pm tomorrow. The sad thing is the forecast calls for rain wednesday thur sunday. I am so bummed. NO RAIN VIBES PLEASE ************* I will be taking lots of pictures and writing a review for all of you when I get back. If any other brides are going to be there this week maybe we can run into each other. My wedding will be on May 21 at 5:00 pm so feel free to come and hang out with us all lol

Quote: Originally Posted by EmmaGaussoin I just wanted to say Hi to both of you guys. I am getting married the 23rd but am staying 20th-28th. See you all there in 5 months! I will be there the 19 to the 23rd. We all need to get together for some much needed drinks.

I will be married this time next week!! I have so much to do still. My bach party is tomorrow. So I plan on not being able to get much done sunday. lol

Question do you pour the sand into together? I see pictures of it looking very zigg zaggy. But I am thinking if you pour two different colors into the one slot isnt it just going to mix the two colors all over

How many petals do you get for 22 dollars. This really sucks. I am so freaking tired of not being able to do this or having to buy something for a high price. Oh well I guess it made my life easier. I guess we will just not be throwing anything.

Thank you so much!!

Help girls before I make these. Can you have fake rose petals for your flower girl on the beach at the resort. I was thinking after we walked down the aisle guest could throw rose petals at us. Been then thought that is kind of littering. Can you use fake rose petals on the beach? Also can anyone think of any cute wording to put on the ceremony program that tells the guest to throw the petals after the kiss and we walk down the aisle. I am at a blank. I have 8 more days till the wedding help!!! lol

Girl I have looked all through them. I need something that is very simple and not a ton of wording. Everything I saw was a lot of info on booklet type papers. It is coming up are you ready?

Anyone have any ideas or templetes for a simple ceremony program. I really just want to have some thing small on the chairs for the guest. I just bought some 5 by 7 invitation cards that would work perfect. But I can not think what I need to put on it. To make it simple but have everything I need on it. Any ideas

Quote: Originally Posted by cathyandchin Is anyone bringing toasting flutes and cake knife/server? Also... we originally booked a DJ when we thought we were having close to 30 guests but right now we're at 11. What's the MINIMUM number would you say YES to the DJ? Cathy We are bring out toasting flutes and cakes knife/server set. I got them at Hobby Lobby all wedding stuff is 50% of so that was awesome!! As for the DJ. I say you should just bring a ipod. We went to guitar center bought a stereo system that plugs in your ipod mic and it is very loud. Small enough to carry on the plane. It was about 300 but then you get to keep it and it was cheaper then renting. We were going to get a bose but it was not able to put a mic in it. We are having 24 people and I opted out for the DJ because I just did not feel like enough people for the cost of a DJ.

Quote: Originally Posted by leighkarem I wrote our own ceremony (I got a little bit from this website and other sites and adjusted it to my own preference). I also wrote my personal vow as did my husband. You can use the resorts if you want to or use mine. It was short but sweet. I printed mine out and gave it to ANA who gave it to the officiant. He added a little bit which was fine with me. These guys do this all day long so there's no need to meet with him prior. They know what they are doing. Hope this helps...Leigh THANKS!! I have nine more days till mexico and did not know the answer to that question. You are awesome.

For the brides that got married already. Did you have a rehearsal the day before the wedding? I am wondering when and how if I write my own vows how does the officiant get a copy of it. Do I just give it to him that day of the wedding and he just reads it

Quote: Originally Posted by cathyandchin What is OCAMPO's reading?? I did mine last week based off of some things I got here and there but now I'm really attached to it! Cathy I did the same thing and the wedding is almost here I emailed Ana to send me the ceremony script but of course she never did. So I just assumed that I could write my own for the symbolic ceremony.

Has anyone attempted to make the picture frame sand ceremony frame? I was hoping I could find one that I do not have to drill holes into the top but no luck. I would buy one online but I am so over budget and they are all pretty pricey.

Quote: Originally Posted by Laura22610 Actually, I don't think the prices are that bad!! I am attaching the spa menu and the spa price list for you Thanks I emailed them the prices were not to bad!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Laura22610 Megan - I did make appointments before I left. It would be one less thing you have to think about when you get there (because trust me, once you get there, you will just want to relax by the pool and have yummy drinks!). I just emailed the spa and they set up the appointments - it was really easy!! My mom and my bridesmaids got their hair and make-up done at the salon and they did a great job! I got my nails done there and they did a great job with that too! They are really nice there and will get back to you really quickly when you email them. Here is the email that I used... spa.drerc@dreamsresorts.com Thanks Laura you are awesome!!! How were the prices? Were they reasonable I am assuming that they might be a little high considering everything else that I have gotten prices about. lol

Does anyone have a email for the salon on the resort where we get our hair and makeup done? Do I need to book a appointment now or wait until I get there? For the brides that used them how did it go where you happy with the make up and hair?

Quote: Originally Posted by cathyandchin LMAO!! Have you been to the Glass Cactus before, what'd you think? I like glass cactus. It is really over priced though. The reason why we picked the place is because we have a friend that works at the gaylord. The hotel that is with the glass cactus. We are getting cheap rooms from her. We then do not have to worry about drinking and driving. They shuttle you to the club and back to the hotel.

I am down for a happy hour too!! I have a three year old so I have to know a little in advance so I can get a sitter but I would love to chat with you ladies. I have my maid of honor throwing me a bach. party lucky. But not a single on of my other friends have even mentioned helping or anything. And I through both of them their showers and bach. parties. Mine will be in two weeks at the glass cactus in Grapevine any one who wants to join is more then welcome. I have enough penis straws and penis shot glasses to go around lol

Quote: Originally Posted by Laura22610 She did have some kind of light that she used when it started to get dark. She had an assistant with her who was holding the light (it was on a long pole). Thanks Laura. We are bring our own photographer. And I just loved Claudia's pics of your wedding. I am not sure if the photographer can bring that type of lighting there it would be pretty expensive to carry all that stuff on the flight. But I will let her know.

Quote: Originally Posted by Laura22610 Thanks everyone for the nice comments! I booked a preferred club ocean view room. I was very happy with it. We were on the 3rd floor, we had a perfect ocean view and then had a view of the pools too! Thank you! Ana provided the star lanterns. I actually had no idea that she was doing that either! It was a nice surprise because they did look beautiful!! I saw them setting up for a wedding another day and they used the same lanterns but strung them up over the edge of the infinity pool (I am sure this cost extra because it took them a really long time to hang them all!) That really looked nice too! Thanks! You will love Claudia...she is so nice! I had her for 5 hours although I probably would have been okay with 4. I think that 3 hours should be enough time if you aren't having her at the reception. You can also add more time once she is there if you feel like you need more. She is very good at making sure things are moving along and that you have enough time for all of your pictures. Hey Laura. I have a question for you did Claudia have some kind of a spot light for the pictures at night? Or is that something she did with photo shop? I love how the pictures are so bright.

Quote: Originally Posted by lilly129 Megan your wedding is sooooo close!! I'm super excited for you! I know I am getting really close. 22 DAYS till the wedding!! And I have so much to do still. Nothing like putting it off to the last minute. I am hoping like all the previous brides have said it will all fall into place when I get there. I still have not really had any contact from Ana. lol

YAY!!! Laura I loved your pics. I am so excited for my wedding. You were such a beautiful bride!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Boo ha ha no boys never really know but thats okie here is the sand ceremony kit that I got: 3-Piece Nesting Unity Sand Ceremony Vase Set I got the idea that rather than the minister do all of the sand ceremony, that the sand ceremony will begin with both our mothers pouring sand from the beach site of the ceremony, and we tied in words about our parents 'laying the foundation' for our marriage. (picture attached) I got my nautilus shells and clear stands from them from an etsy seller SeashellCollection plus my shell ring holder (in replacement of a pillow) - she has been super helpful as we have gone back and fourth on ideas. Our isle runner is white with sea shells on the side thru the whole length and I may scatter some small white shells on our dinner table I think thats the extent of shells. That is a wonderful idea. I love the idea for the mothers being involved. The Mom get left out of weddings most of the time. And they are the ones that do most of the work. lol

Quote: Originally Posted by Boo Sorry no I went with the 3 peice nesting vase - same problem - it came with a little squishy stopper thing, doubt it will do much. I have to say maybe its the stress that is getting to me, but I got my nautilus shells as well (for the Mom's to particapate) got my sand, etc. If the sand shifts and spills I will just re-do it at home (and I am extremely sentimental) but I find there are days when I literarly have to stop myself and remind myself what this is all about. Off to spend a couple more hours looking at decorations... ha ha! Boo is this the one you went with instead 3-Piece Miniature Wedding Sand Ceremony Vase Set And they have a stopper for the top of them after you pour the sand in? Does the picture frame have a stopper thing too? Never heard of the nautilus shell's for the parents. How does that work out? You are doing such a good job of planning everything your wedding is going to amazing. I hope you FI knows how hard you are working on it. I am ready for this wedding and searching for decorations and everything wedding related to be over!! lol