adridashanne

wait I'm a little confused. If you pack everything in a suitcase, will you still have trouble w/ customs?

 

I guess you should be prepared w/ receipts either way, but just curious if that's what you all were getting at..

My colors are:

 

Ivory, Champagne, and Vintage Gold with hits of Fuschia

January 2010

Melissa & Kent- January 5, 2010- Playa Pesquero, Cuba

Bosola and Vlad (Bosi)- January 6,2010, Beaches Negril Jamaica

Aimee & Theodore- January, 8, 2010 - Iberostar Tucan, Mexico

Jessica & Matt(jrprice24)- January 8,2010- Sandos Playacar, PDC, Mexico

Kerri & Elton (kpuckrin)- January 12th, 2010- BlueBeard's Beach, St. Thomas

Brandy & Andrew-January 13, 2010-Barcelo Maya Palace, Mexico

Nancy & Pat - January 13th, 2010 - Beaches Negril, Jamaica

Niki & Jared - January 16th, 2010 - Barcelo Maya, Riviera Maya Mexico

Melita (Melette) & Charlie - January 21, 2010 - Dreams Los Cabos, Mexico

Sarah & Cliff - January 21, 2010 - Paradisus Mayan Riviera, Mexico

Catherine & Ian - January 22, 2010 - Playa Pesquero, Cuba

Meagan (future_mrs2010) & Dallas - January 23rd, 2010 - Beaches Turks and Caicos

Jocelyn & Mike (Jocy) - January 25th, 2010 - Dreams, Punta Cana

Shannon & Lauchlan- January 27th, 2010- Puerto Vallarta Mexico

Jocelyn & Sean - January 27, 2010 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, Mayan Riviera

Jenn and Rob (lil_reeves) - January 27, 2010 - Karen's Place, Bucerias, MX (Puerto Vallarta)

 

February 2010

Sue and Mark February 2, 2010 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum

Alison and Austin - February 6, 2010 - Beaches Negril, Jamaica

Melissa & Brian - February 10, 2010 - St Thomas (Limetree Beach)

Melissa & Sean- February 10, 2010- St. Thomas USVI

Krista & Glenn - February 18, 2010 - Curacao

Kim & Rob - (Tinkatude) February 20, 2010 - Aventura Spa Palace, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Linda & Ton- February 22, 2010- Costa Rica

Amber & Sean - February 22, 2010 - Moon Palace Resort, Mexico

Sharon & Scott - February 23, 2010 - Dreams Cancun

 

March 2010

Robyn & Mike - March 4th 2010 - Occidental Grand Xcaret, Rivera Maya

Bev & Brian March 4th 2010 - Clubhouse Negril

Martha &Brian (march132010) March 13th, 2010 Nassau Bahamas,

Christine & Welsey March 19th, 2010- Dreams Tulum, Mexico

Andrea & Andy March 19th, 2010 - Breezes Runaway Bay, Jamaica

Katie & Ryan March 26th, 2010- Riu Palace Riviera Maya

Issys & Miguelo - March 28th, 2010 - San Juan, Puerto Rico

 

April 2010

Claire & John (adelaide) April 1, 2010 - Occidental Grand Xcaret - Riviera Maya

Holly & Adam (Scubadiva) April 2nd, 2010 - Megans Bay Beach St Thomas USVI

Julie & François (ewok) April 7th, 2010 - Couples Swept Away, Jamaica

Dawn & Glen (dewiggy) April 8, 2010 - Bahia Principe Tulum

Mandy & Micah (cruisebride0410) April 9, 2010 - Nassau, Bahamas

Shannon & Brian (shan13) - April 10, 2010 Las Vegas, Nevada

Michele & Jim (jerseykitten) April 10, 2010 - Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa - Montego Bay, Jamaica

Dee & Bo (mrsgtobe) - April 13, 2010 - Smith's Cove, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Kelly & Jason (kelitaw) - April, 13, 2010 - Sunbreeze Hotel, Ambergris Caye, Belize

Beth & Jon (bholthof) - April 14, 2010 - Playa Costa Verde, Holguin, Cuba

Steph & Jason (sperger) - April 16, 2010 - Grand Palladium, Punta Cana

doblauvelt-April 16, 2010- Moon Palace, Cancun

Sarah and Jed (sarah310) April 17, 2010 - Occidental Grand Xcaret, Mexico

Katrese & Dave (s_katrese) April 17, 2010- Excellence Playa Mujeres, Mexico

Julianna&Kevin (caramiagrrl) -April 20, 2010-Nassau, Bahamas

Stacey & Eric (La Romana Stacey) - April 22, 2010 - Dreams La Romana

Rowena & Tak (Bride2010) - April 22, 2010 - Barcelo Maya Palace, MX

Jenn & Steve (moonpalacebride) - April 23, 2010 Moon Palace, Cancun MX

Wendy & Josh (midnight24) - April 23, 2010 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, Riviera Maya MX

Veronica & Patrick (vgirl17) - April 24, 2010 - Moon Palace, Cancun MX

Joanna & Chris (jerzygirl85) - April 24, 2010 Dreams Tulum, Mexico

Natasha & Kenneth (shortnsweet7675) - April 25, 2010 - Miami, FL (Carnival Glory cruise ship)

Cheryl & Rob (HereFishie) - April 26, 2010 - Gran Bahia Principe Coba, Mayan Riviera

Christina & Gregory (GregsBride) - April 24, 2010 - Iberostar Rose Hall Suites, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Stacey & Ron (staceyg) - April 27, 2010 - Iberostar Varadero, Cuba

Erin & Jeremy (ebredhawk) - April 28, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana

Melani & Wyman - April 28, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

 

 

May 2010

Crystal & Dave (CrystalM) - May 1, 2010 - Magen's Bay, St. Thomas, USVI

Amanda & Adam - May 4, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

Jessica & Jason (jstar83) - May 4, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

Heather & Eric (hockeymom97) - May 5th, 2010, Beaches Negril, Jamaica

Dyan & Chris (dyanh) - May 7, 2010 Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica

Suzanne & Ryan (soxgirl)- May 7, 2010- Divi, Aruba

Savannah & Billy (BillysBride) -May 8, 2010 Avalon Reef Club, Isla Mujeres, MX

Victoria & Eric- May 11, 2010- Excellence Riviera Cancun Resort

Dave & Sarah - May 12, 2010 - Barcelo Maya Palace, Mexico

Jennifer & John - May 13, 2010 - Riu Palace Los Cabos

Virginia & Sonny (oasisgirl)- May 13, 2010 - Dreams Tulum

Christie (islandbride317) & John - May 14, 2010, Sandals Grande Ocho Rios, JA

Heather & Andrew- May 14, 2010- Kauai, Hawaii

Jessica & Matt (Future Mrs. Griffith) - May 14, 2010 - Dreams Resort PV

Magalie & Travis (mlabbe) - May 14, 2010 - Playa Fiesta, PV

Heather & George (dolfinluck)- May 15, 2010 - Dreams La Romana, DR

Margaret & Matthew (mmontgo) - May 15, 2010 - Dreams Riviera Cancun, Mx

Shannon & Robert (preciousmi811) -May 17, 2010 - RUI Palace Tropical Bay, Jamaica

Mary & Pete (MissM)- May 19th, 2010- Los Cabos

Amber & Mike (gokartmagic) - May 21, 2010 - Iberostar Grand, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Belle & Jean-Claude - May 27,2010- St. Kitts, B.W.I.

Samantha & Ralph- May 27,2010- Coco Reef Resort, Bermuda

Craig & Fiona - May 28th, 2010 - Moon Palace

Erin & Greg - May 28, 2010 - The Royal, Playa del Carmen

Larissa & Eric (Edenl) - May 28, 2010 - Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Mexico

Lenell & Tristan May 29,2010 Dreams Tulum

Karen & Paul (KarenM) ~ May 29, 2010 ~ Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Veronica & Pete- May 8, 2010- Dreams Puerto Vallarta

 

June 2010

Jennifer & Ernie (jenninjamaica) ~ June 1, 2010 Breezes Grand Negril, Negril, Jamaica

Jaymi and James (Jaymibaby) ~ June 1, 2010 Sandals Royal Caribbean, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Heather & Grant (Vallarta_2009) ~ June 2, 2010 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana, DR.

Chelsea and Willie (ChelseaRose) ~ June 5th, 2010 Las Villas Akumal - Akumal, Mexico

Stacy and Craig (Stacy015) ~ June 7, 2010 - Maui

Stephanie and Michael (~Stephanie~)-June 11, 2010 The Royal Playa del Carmen

Michelle & Arsen (michelle613)- June 12, 2010 Dreams Cancun

Krystall & Nick (azulskies) - June 17, 2010 Olowalu Plantation House, Maui

LaToya & Micah (lrdavis23) - June 18, 2010 Dreams Punta Cana, DR

Stephanie and Chris (sspiris) - June 19, 2010, Destination to be determined

Jessica & Steven (stevensFiance) - June 19, 2010

Kerin & Jim (*Kerin28*)- June 19, 2010 Worcester, MA

Lulu & Kirkton (lmuze) ~ June 19, 2006: Iberostar Rose Hall Beach, Jamaica

Jen and Guy (Super19)-June 21, 2010 The Royal Playa del Carmen

Jessica & Bryson (Royal_lady10)-June 26, 2010 Dreams Tulum

Cristina and James (CristiandJamie) - June 26, 2010 - Aventura Spa Palace

 

July 2010

Jennifer and Juan- July 2nd, 2010- Gran Bahia Principe Tulum

Kaytee and CJ- July 3rd, 2010- Destination still TBD!

Quintina and Carloas (creoletexan) - July 3rd, 2010 - Nassau, Bahamas

Jannae and Ryan (LadyTrunck)- July 6, 2010- Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Mexico!!

Sarah and Mike (bahiabride2010) - July 7, 2010 - Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana

Mandy and Chad- July 10, 2010- Sullivans Island, SC

Cassie and Andrew - July 11, 2010 - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Edy And Jaxon (mswhatever) - July 17, 2010 Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton resort & Spa Jamaica

Chelle and Todd (Janelley100) - July 17, 2010 Moon Palace

Jessica & James -July 17, 2010 Paradisus Punta Cana

Bobbett and Ricky (Natural)- July 18, 2010 San Juan, Puerto Rico

Tracy and Cole - July 2010 in Playa del Carmen, TBD

Danielle and Ty (daniepps)- July 31, 2010 Azul Sensatori Resort Riviera Maya, Mexico

 

August 2010

Melissa and Robby (hunniebee724) ~ August 19, 2010 NYC, Carnival Cruise Lines,

Jennifer & Laurthel (Jennyco116) ~ August 20, 2010 Key West, Florida

Crystal & Marques (hugrad) - August 9, 3010 St. Thomas, USVI

Mindy & Jay ( MSG518 ) ~ August 21, 2010 Excellence Playa Mujeres, Mexico

 

September 2010

Courtney & Chris-September 3,2010-Siesta Key, Fl

Michelle & George - September 4, 2010 - Occidental Grand, Playa del Carmen

Marisa & Dan - September 12, 2010 Glen Iris Inn, NY

Kim & Mike - September 18,2010 - Cancun, Mexico

Jen (jamk32179) & Steve- September 18,2010-The Royal Playa del Carmen

Carolina (carolina24) & Alex - Sept 24, 2010 - Dreams Cancun

 

October 2010

Lori & Oliver (gossip girl) - October 10, 2010 - Destination TBD!

Suzanne & Joe (sierra101010) - October 10, 2010 - Puerto Vallarta

Ashley & Josh (xxashleyxx007) - October 15, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana, DR

Chris & Crystal (Crystalballl) - October 20, 2010 - Playa Pesquero, Cuba

Jo & Darren (Jo&Daz20-10-2010) - October 20, 2010 - Coral Coast - Fiji

Luciel & Emil (luciel2820) - October 23, 2010 - Catalonia Royal Bavaro, Punta Cana

Alyssa & Adrian (MayanLily) - October 21, 2010 - Paradisus Riviera, Mexico

Heather & Kevin (hat0112) - October 22, 2010 - Palm Beach, Aruba

 

November 2010

Allie and Doug - November 5, 2010 - Sandals Regency, Saint Lucia

Crista & Mike - November 10, 2010 - Azul Sensatori, Riveria Maya Mexico

Jenna and Chris (MayaLove) - November 12, 2010 - Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Ashley & Mark - November 15, 2010 - Riviera Maya

Karen and Angelo - November 19, 2010 The Royal Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Melissa and Mark- November 21, 2010 Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta

Emily and Scott (Emily Joy) - T Giving Weekend, November 26, 2010 - Playa Del Carmen

 

December 2010

Angela & Craig (Princess402) - December 8, 2010 - Dreams Riviera Cancun, Mexico

Stephen & Sabrina (breeze616) - December 10, 2010 - Iberostar Rose Hall, Jamaica

Shana and Jamel (chocolatedrop04)- December 11, 2010-Moon Palace, Mexico

Jaime and TaBoris (jaimeburns) - December 11, 2010 Riviera Maya

Carla & Christoper (adias.angel) - December 11, 2010 - Riviera Maya

Vondra'a and Kevin(Peachy~Girl)- December 11, 2010- Miami, Florida

Nichole & Ryan (coley8 - December 11, 2010 - Paradisus Punta Cana

Anastasia and Derek (Adj) - December 18, 2010 - Sandos Beach Resort, Mexico

 

 

February 2011

Tiffany and Jason - February 19, 2011 TBC

 

 

May 2011

Shannon & Paul (IrishgirlinNY)- May 28, 2011 Riu Ocho Rios

Nicola & Stephen (Nicyx) - May 2011, Date TBC, Riu Plce Riviera Maya

 

JUNE 2011

Adrianne & James (adridashanne) - June 17, 2011, Grand Palladium Riviera

 

July 2011

Chris & John (sunstarsmoon) - July 8, 2011 Couples Sans Souci Ocho Rios

 

August 2012

Cathy and Charles - August 2012

I'm hoping to stay right under $20k, and so far, my prelim budget plugging in just my quotes has reached it. The budget is SO confusing though... How do you girls do it?

 

I decided our honeymoon will not be included in our budget, nor will our rings. Is it bad that we're still looking at $20k?

You know what, at the end of the day, I live in NY and if I were to have a NY traditional wedding we'd be looking @ at least $50k++. Hey, I have to make myself feel better somehow.....

I'm struggling with the same thing.

I really want an outside WC to help me with the 'little' details of my wedding, like super specifics on my decor and elaborate flowers. A part of me feels like the WC at the resort is capable of handling it, but at the same time it would be fabulous to have someone sharing in my vision and making sure it's executed the day of the ceremony. The resort WC's main concern is that the event happens, and that things are done not necessarily HOW they are done.

I don't really have it in my budget to pay someone $1k+ for their services, if anyone has any info on one for a few hundred dollars please share! I'd be willing to hire someone for around $500....for day-of services. A quick responder would be A++

Hi Ladies!

I'm from Brooklyn, work in Manhattan and getting married June 2011 in the Mayan Riviera. Going down this friday for 8 days to do site visits and hopefully confirm June 17, 2011 as the day!

Here's a question for some of you.... is there anyone planning a Catholic ceremony? And if so, how did your home church take the news about the destination wedding? Did anyone run into any difficulties along the way? My fiance and I are just starting to work with the priest in our home parish about Pre-cana, etc... Crossing my fingers he doesn't disapprove of the destination thing...

Thanks so much to everyone for all the info!

I was really hoping to do something like this for a gift for my FH as well but thought it was too out of my price range. I'm so glad I found this thread b/c it seems a lot more manageable now... and I love knowing that she has her own studio and makes you feel extra comfortable. No worries, I'll be a ball of nerves too.

Quick question? Did any of you take a girlfriend or someone for support? Is it weird just going alone? I think I'd want to have my best girlfriend there to laugh with and lighten the mood. What's everyone's thoughts on that?

I have to say go with your gut as well - at least then you'll have no regrets and you'll know that the decision you made at the time, is the one you thought was right.

Welcome to the forum

Welcome Julia!

Good Luck and Welcome!

 

Some words of wisdom given to me: The people that you thought wouldn't attend WILL and the people that you didn't have any doubts, will most likely let you down. Just know, it's YOUR day and the people who will be there are the people who matter. Don't short-change what you really want to appease others and above all make sure to have NO REGRETS!

Welcome and Good Luck, Rose!

Hi Sharon! Welcome to the forum. You'll find answers to almost all of your questions here. It's such a great resource for planning. Good Luck!!

Welcome!

You're wedding day is so close to mine - June 17, 2011! Happy planning!

Congrats and Welcome Amy! Riviera Maya is a great choice - I'm also planning my wedding there Happy Planning!

Welcome and Congrats Julie! Happy Planning

Welcome Julie! Congrats and Happy Planning Enjoy!

Good Luck and Happy Planning! This forum will be a great resource for you, for sure

welcome and happy planning, Dessy!

I'm the moh in a paradise island wedding this coming October at the Cloisters in the One&Only Ocean Club....

I know you'll have tons of fun planning your Bahamas wedding!

Welcome Nikkelle! You should look into the Grand Palladium resort - it seems like it fits a lot of what you are looking for, and it also has a brand new chapel (just built last June) that would satisfy your Fiance.

Also, just a little word of advice, the Dreams Tulum chapel is rather small, holds comfortably approx. a little over 20 people. Considering your expected guest count, you may want to consider something bigger or in a different location within Dreams Tulum.

Feel free to PM me if you'd like. I'll be visiting Grand Palladium, Dreams Tulum, and El Dorado Royale next Mon/Tues for site visits. I too was looking for a lot of the same things you are and after LOTS of research, 8 months to be exact, we landed on those 3. My main concern was having a Catholic wedding in the chapel though.

Anyway, GOOD LUCK and Happy Planning There's so much info on this forum, you'll find everything you need.

Congrats and welcome, Sam!!

Congrats and welcome, Maude-Elysa!! Happy Planning

The Iberostar chapel is gorgeous! That was one of my favs. We knocked it out of our running because the trip for my guests was going to be too expensive staying in the Iberostar's. Otherwise, it by far was my favorite... besides the X-Caret chapel..

StephyD - I'm also in the same boat. I'm really considering hiring an outside WC as well to handle all the decor and flowers. If you find a recommendation could you pass along? I'll do the same.
My main concern is having it still stay cost effective. I want things a particular way, but a part of me also feels like the resort WC could possibly handle it well.

There have been a few good recommendations on this site that I've found, but haven't found the perfect one yet. Good Luck!

We're staying at the GP for our upcoming site visits March 19-26.

Grand Palladium is our first choice and we're hoping it meets all of expectations and more since we've fallen in love with everything we've heard and researched online. I can't picture my wedding anywhere else right now! It's perfect for us.

 

Once we get back I'll be able to give you guys our confirmed date but right now we are (fingers crossed X) hoping that we'll be getting married on JUNE 17th, 2011. I'm not anticipating any problems confirming that date since it is so far in advance. We're also doing a Catholic ceremony in the chapel and a private reception in one of the private areas... we'll choose once we see them in person.

 

I'm so excited and can't wait to go for our trip! We're also visiting Dreams Tulum, El Dorado Royale, and meeting with DJ Doremixx. I'll let you know how it goes!