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Quote: Originally Posted by Turtlewax15 HI, Yes we tipped Jazzmin at the end of our first meeting. We thought that if we tipped her at the beginning it would "encourage" her to work her butt off for us. We also tipped her at the end of the wedding day when everything was done. I think we tipper her $50 the first day we met her, and then $20-$40 at the end of the wedding day. Our day was perfect, but we were also her only wedding for the week, so maybe everythiing went so well cause she only had us to worry about Thanks for the advice, I agree it is a nice idea to split up the tip :-)

Question- Have most of you ladies that have already had your wedding tipped your coordinator? And how much do you think is a fair amount for a good job? Hmmm...

Awesome review! Congrats on a fantastic wedding, hearing a review so positive makes me twice as excited!!! Yay!

Here's my baby girl Skittles :-) Just wait mom let me pose for the camera, oh yeah you know I'm cute!

Quote: Originally Posted by KRama What do you have planned for your stag/stagette day Nicole? Actually I was gonna leave it up to the girls :-) But here's some of the things I was thinking... -Shopping in Playa Del Carman -Going on an excursion maybe swim with the dolphins or something the ladies would love. - Getting massages at the spa - Planning a scavenger hunt Probably a pair a couple things up like massage then scavenger hunt...etc. As for the guys my fiancee mentioned... - Going deep sea fishing - Renting Seado's - Golfing Gonna kinda just go with it...not gonna be too worried about making a big deal about it...lol! I totally have the laid back Mexican attitude already :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by KRama Great review Janet! I love that you gave everything a good grade! I'm curious to know what everyone else has planned for their big day? Here's what I have so far: Ceremony at the Tulum Gazebo Cocktail hour somewhere (lobby bar maybe?) Dinner at Porto Fino (Italian al a carte) Poolside cocktail reception with DJ and lots of dancing! Probably finish at the disco since we won't be an early-to-bed type group! I love the idea of a welcome dinner and we are also thinking of doing a stag & stagette one night too (NOT the night before the wedding of course!). This is our plan for the week... Monday- Meet and Greet Dinner at Mediterrianan Restaurant Tuesday- Group Excursion (To Be Decided and Optional) Wednesday- Stag/Stagette during the day and then all meet at the Dico at night for Jack and Jill party Friday- Ceremony at Tulum Gazeboo Photo's/Balloon Release/Champagne Toast Reception Dinner at Porto Fino Restaurant Poolside Cocktail Reception w/DJ Party at the Disco Sounds pretty similar to your wedding day :-) We must have good taste...lol!

Karla at the Coba has reserved a table for our Meet and Greet dinner (25 people) at an A La Carte Restaurant for our group :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by lm1984 I'm just using the resort dj Oh perfect! I wasnt sure if there was a resort DJ, but I did just send Karla an email asking her that this morning. So that sounds like a good option to me :-) Thanks for the help!

Thanks for DJ Bob's Info, unfortunatley you were righ Emme he is booked on our wedding night :-( Does anyone have any other suggestions for a DJ? Hmmmm....

Quote: Originally Posted by emme Even though we're a day apart on our weddings...I am going to call you my "date twin"...close enough anyways...LOL...and we seem to be the same for everything else We are meeting Karla at 10 am on Monday. DJ Bob has a website Wedding DJ and there is an email link through that. He also replies under a different email address [email protected] so you could always contact him through that one as well. I have to admit that I was panicking a bit over the past 2 weeks because I had emailed him and didn't hear anything back from him (and usually he's really good about replying). It turns out that he is on holidays right now and just wrote me back today. He said that he would be back to work around September 16. So just in case he doesn't respond right away...that would probably be way. BUT...(not to be a major bummer)...keep in mind that we were originally planning our wedding for October 16 and when I asked him about DJing this night he said he was already DJing for a wedding at the Palladium. Who knows...this could have changed...so it's worth a shot...but you might want to have a back up plan. Thanks for the info on the DJ, kinda crappy to hear that he's probably booked! But I'm not suprised since I left it so late, not a big deal :-) Can't wait to have that drink! Time is flying :-)

Here is our wedding cake for our AHR! So pretty!

Quote: Originally Posted by emme Nicole...I can't remember if we discussed this before or not...but when are you travelling down to Mexico and with which tour operator? Everybody out of Vancouver? How many people are in your group? When is your meeting with Karla? LOL...I know...lots of questions...heehee...I sure hope we can meet up and I'll "buy" you a congratulations drink Lol a drink sounds wonderful! I will "buy" you one in return! I might have mentioned this but I can't remember (and don't worry about asking a hundred questions!). We are going with Nolitours/Air Transat and everyone is leaving out of Vancouver!(Although one couple is using Air Canada). There are going to be 25 of us and we are meeting with Karla on Monday Oct 12th at 1:00. U? Oh and I another question...are you using DJ Bob? We changed our minds and would like to have him DJ for us and I'm looking for his contact info :-)

I would love the cake topper!

Lol, I totally agree! :-) Well said!

Ya well Karla sent me his email address and I contacted him and he sent me his website link. It looked good to me...lol. Although I wasnt exactly sure what to look for. Photographer in riviera maya, tulum, playa del carmen and cancun: Conrado Gonzalez Photographer Although its too late now, but for any other ladies interested in seeing his work :-)

I wouldn't imagine that it means that you cannot bring your own photographer in. That would be crazy, Im sure they'd have more than a few upset brides! I haven't sent an email to Karla about it yet, but I did sent one to Russ asking if this means that Conrado is gone. If he relpies to me soon I';; ask him about bringing other photographers in. And Ill let ya know! Im sure it'll be fine :-) But I would like to look at some pics that they've taken!

I just received this email today too. Im not exactly sure what it means though! We were supposed to have the resort photographer Conrado, does this mean he is not our photographer anymore? Im confused!

We have 23ppl booked and still waiting for 2 more :-) Yay!!

Its so tough to get everyone to say either yes or no! Im tired of the inbetweens. My MOH still hasn't booked yet and our wedding is just over a month away!! As of today finally everyone else has booked! What a headache...my booking deadline was Aug 10th! Oh well either way, all of our weddings are gonna turn out awesome! :-)

I also got most of my ceremony script off of a thread on here (just cut and paste the parts that have meaning to my FI and I). Here's a copy...(sorry it's long lol!) Opening On behalf of Nicole and Jamie, I welcome you and thank you all for gathering here on this beautiful day to witness their marriage ceremony. The fact that you all have traveled such a great distance to be here today is a testament to the amazing amount of love and support they have. Many of you have given them much happiness, love, warmth, and guidance through the various stages of their lives. They would like to sincerely thank you all for being here to celebrate their big day. I have also been asked by Nicole and Jamie to thank their parents for the wonderful lives they have given them, for the hard work and guidance they have provided, for their everlasting love, support, and encouragement. It is from them that they have learned the true meaning of love, friendship and family. Ceremony For Nicole and Jamie marriage is an affirmation of life, an undying commitment, a spiritual, emotional, and intellectual bond between two people. It is created from the purest of friendship, respect and love. Together you will continue to meet the challenges and obstacles of life head on. Marriage has been described as living in love with your best friend. Love is one of the few constants in the universe. It is reality, affinity, and communication. Only love is capable of joining living beings by their deepest essence, uniting, completing, and fulfilling them. The marriage between Nicole and Jamie does not mark the beginning of a new relationship; rather, it is an acknowledgement and celebration, of a relationship that has been flourishing since they met. For Nicole and Jamie, love is the longing two people feel for one another. A simple touch, a hand held at a time of uncertainty. This is what it means to be intimately human. It is the intention behind the kiss that says, “Despite the vastness of this earth, despite the chaotic details that make up our lives, despite the hundreds of people we will meet in our travels, you are mine and I am yours forever.” Love is life’s highest emotion. It makes us less selfish, it makes our personalities grow, and it makes our lives more meaningful. It is caring about the welfare and happiness of your partner as your own. Love makes burdens lighter because you divide them. It makes joys more intense because you share them. And it makes you stronger so you can reach out and become involved with life in ways you dared not risk alone. A successful relationship takes more than just love. It takes trust, to know in your hearts that you want only the best for each other. It takes dedication, to stay open to one another, to learn and grow, even when it is difficult to do so. And it takes faith, to go forward together without knowing what the future holds for you both. You have chosen to walk through life together. There is no truer statement of love. The choice was not made by any one moment, but by being together you grew to realize that you belonged together and that you fulfilled each other’s needs. You have come to thrive upon each other’s presence, loyalty and wisdom. The foundation of your love is profound friendship. A friendship you have nurtured until at last you realized that you wanted to be together always. The commitment you make today will be the foundation on which you will build your life together. Vows Jamie, as I say these words, would you please repeat after me… I love you, Nicole. You are my best friend. Today I give myself to you in marriage. I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you, and to comfort you in times of sorrow and struggle. I promise to love you in good times and in bad, when life seems easy and when it seems hard, when our love is simple, and when it is an effort. I promise to cherish you, and to always hold you in highest regard. These things I give to you today, and all the days of our life. I am forever yours……faithfully. Nicole as I say these words, would you please repeat after me… I love you, Jamie. You too are my best friend. Today I give myself to you in marriage. I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you, and to comfort you in times of sorrow and struggle. I promise to love you in good times and in bad, when life seems easy and when it seems hard, when our love is simple, and when it is an effort. I promise to cherish you, and to always hold you in highest regard. These things I give to you today, and all the days of our life. I am forever yours……faithfully Rings Nicole and Jamie, your rings are intimately associated with your intent to honor and treasure the vows you have made today. By exchanging rings, resolve to live your vows and not to let them drift in shallow promises. Believe and trust that the words you have spoken have the capacity to create the marriage, family and life of your dreams, and that the rings you exchange will have the power to return you to your vows. Jamie as you place this ring on Nicole’s finger please repeat after me… Nicole, I give you this ring, as a sign of our marriage, and a lasting reminder, of the vows made between us today. I give you this ring, as a reminder that I will love, honor, and cherish you, in all times, in all places, and in all ways, forever. Nicole, if you accept please say I do… Nicole as you place this ring on Jamie’s finger, please repeat after me… Jamie, I to give you this ring, as a sign of our marriage, and a lasting reminder, of the vows made between us today. I give you this ring, as a reminder that I will love, honor, and cherish you, in all times, in all places, and in all ways, forever. Jamie, if you except, please say “I Do”. Closing: Nicole & Jamie, remember to treat both yourself and each other with respect, and remind yourselves often of what brought you together. Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness and kindness that your connection deserves. When frustration, difficulty or fear assail your relationship – as they threatened all relationships at one time or another – remember to focus on what is right between you. In this way, you can ride out the times when clouds hide the face of the sun in your lives – remembering that even if you lose sight of it for a moment, the sun is still there. And if each of you takes responsibility for the quality of your lives together, your life together will be marked by abundance and delight. Give to one another new experiences of joy. Challenge one another so that you may grow. May the love you hold for each other, now sealed in marriage, continue to mature with the passing years. May you never take each other for granted, but always experience the wonder of your union. Be slow to anger, quick to forgive, leaving no tracks of resentment behind each day. We who are present today, hope that the inspiration of this moment will never be forgotten. May all your days and years to come be filled with vision, joy and passion. May the love you now share continue to grow, and may the happiness you bring to each other be a continuing part of your life together. May you continue to laugh often and enjoy each other every day, steadfast in hope and confidence, believing in yourself and believing in each other. May your love be a sanctuary and a source from which you draw strength to live your lives with enthusiasm and imagination. May the people you touch in your lifetime know how much you love and care for one another and may you love one another forever. With friends and family, along with the sun, the moon, and the sea, I have the pleasure of announcing you as husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride! Balloon Release Nicole and Jamie would like to end their ceremony, by asking all of you to take a balloon. They would love if you would write a wish for them and their new life together, on your balloon.

Here is my DW Dress, not the greatest pic. But gives you the idea :-)

Awww such a cute story and one that you will never forget! :-) Congrats

I had 3 friends that had put their deposits down, drop out and 2 that had fully paid and booked (but their flight was just cancelled), although the two may still be coming. And then for the 3 that had put their deposits down we found 2 friends to replace them. Ahhh what a headache...lol! Not a big deal, I am still soooo excited!!

Ugg...I just found out that my MOH and (her hubby's) flight has been cancelled. Now she's rushing around trying to find a different flight, but can't find anything for around the price she initially paid and doesn't want to pay anymore (understandably so). I hope she can still come :-( Huh this sucks!

1. How old are you? 26 2. At what age did you/will you get married? 26 3. Do you have children? nope 4. Did you think you would marry the person you are with now? since the first moment I saw him! 5. Were you ever engaged or married to someone other than the person you are with now? nope 6. Do you want a garden wedding, beach wedding, or the traditional church wedding? beach/gazebo 7. Where did you/will you get married? Mayan Riviera, MX 8. First dance - classic waltz, slow and sexy, or fast and spicy? slow and sexy 9. How many guests did you/will you have? 25 10. Do you want/did you have an extravagant wedding or a simple wedding? simple 11. Vows - traditional or something you make up on your own? make up on our own 12. How many layers of cake did you/will you have? 2 13. Is/was your wedding/reception at a hotel? yes 14. When did you/will you get married - sunrise, mid-day, sunset? sunset 15. Did you/will you have your reception outdoors or indoors? outdoors 16. Plan every detail down to the napkins or let someone else decide? let my WC decide on most things 17. How did/will the bride enter? down a path onto the aisle 18. Song to walk down the aisle to: "Could Not Ask For More" by Sara Evans 19. Song to make your exit: 20. Will you/did you have a solemn ceremony or a light one? pretty light 21. At what age did you think you would get married? 25 22. Who to invite - practically everyone or a select few? pretty much everyone 23. Wedding menu - fine dining or simply delicious? simply delicious 24. Champagne or red wine? both! 25. Honeymoon right after the wedding, awhile after the wedding, or no honeymoon? right away 26. Was your/will your honeymoon be at a place special to you both or somewhere brand new to you both? brand new & soon to be special - same resort as the wedding :-) 27. Who will pay for the bills? we split joint bills down the middle and pay our individual bills separately 28. Living together: Not before marriage or absolutely before marriage? absolutely before! 29. Anything else about marriage you'd like to say? I can't wait, to spend the rest of my life with my man!