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Lucky for us, my fiance won some money in Tahoe... so, we booked an unexpected site visit March 3-8th. We will be staying in Akumal and looking forward to it! Plan to visit Lol-Ha, Casa Romero, Turtle Bay Cafe, some shops in Cancun and I'll probably do a spa day while Jasin golfs. Yes!!

I want to create menus, drink menus, etc... but i am running out of steam! these look so nice.

i used one of these, but i got stuck on the place cards. I cannot figure out how to change the red box/stripe to my own color!!

Will one of you lovely ladies invite me please? I'd like to see this stuff. Thanks! Nicole

So, we ended up not booking maroma, only because Secrets is so large and we got a great deal for a suite with private terrace and poop at Ceiba del mar. but I looked again at the Maroma site and the Spa looks ridiculous!!! I'm sure it was a great honeymoon.

we finally booked our 4 night mini-moon at Ceiba del mar. If you book, the best deals by FAR are found on their site. I asked for quotes and was given a higher price directly. fyi!

Please show us your photos! I love Tulum!! I'm going to be married in Akumal, but we'll be definitely visiting the beaches and restaurants in Tulum as well. Congrats to you! Nicole

I love the second one. It's really different. Also, I think I'd like the first dress better without the sash actually! )

We are buying our own liquor/wine/beer for our reception. I would like a signature drink (ideally made with tequila), or 2 drinks... Our color is lime green, so it would be cool to incorporate that (obviously a margarita would work). If you have any recipes to another great drink I'd love to hear it! Thanks!

I have not even thought about menu, programs, table numbers etc. this will come in handy

I was trying to figure out a way to have something floating in the pool, but maybe these around the pool would be great. Do any of you lovely ladies who used this idea have any photos to share? Thanks for a great post!

Hi ladies... I hope all is well. I took a little break from planning and now I feel like I am behind. My BMs have not yet ordered their dresses (lime green is impossible). But I do expect to have my invitations done this week or next. I ordered some sample envelopes (does anyone else have a suggestion of vendor here), and I did pick out my wedding band last month. I think I need some major help organizing!

You ladies just saved me a lot of stress, yet again. Since we are getting married on a private estate and having a friend officiate we had NO idea where to begin!! this is fabulous... i can combine and tweak a few of these. big hugs ladies, nicole

I feel the same way... i don't want randoms at our wedding. And I've mentioned to friends that I am trying to keep the number of guests down. but a few still think they are bringing dates! And what's frustrating is that 3 of them are not in relationships currently. Do they think they'll be in love and want to bring a guy down to mexico for a few days 6 months from now? That is crazy to me! I don't want to not include "and guest" on the invite for etiquette reasons, but i do NOT want them to bring a guest!! i hate this.

Jwilke, that dress looks amazing on you!!

Have a great trip Andrew! Let me know if you go into Akumal at all. Also, if you go fishing in Puerto Morelos or have a recommendation of a good sports fishing captain I would be interested in that as well. Enjoy your holidays while I freeze. )

I'm ready for a beer right now!! and i wish i was in MX... it's too cold here in chicago!

Diamondpooch, My wedding date is the same and we are also moving from our destination in Akumal. Looking at Secrets Maroma and Ceiba del Mar. I think we'll end up going with Ceiba del Mar. I am also a huge fan of Tulum, but I think i want more of an all inclusive small resort since we'll be exhausted by then. Let me know what you decide! Nicole

Andrea, I love that some of your guests thought they looked real. After we printed them I said to Jasin "Crap, do you think we should have written "not valid for travel" on them?

My passport invites are designed and i love them! I hope to post something soon.

Thank you Sarah!

Has anyone had an unofficial wedding and incorporated some of the Mexican Catholic traditions such as the lasso and coins? We are getting married outdoors and our friend will be the officiant. He is not a priest or reverend, but he is wonderful and also very religious. My Fiance and I would like to incorporate some readings and the lasso and coins since he is MX, but don't want to offend either. Looking for guidance and possibly an outline from a wedding someone else has planned which is similar. Thanks for your help ladies!

Thanks for Miguel's info on the video. I sent him a message!

I meant how much should i PAY him, not charge. what a freak i am! )

My friend is a graphic designer. And since he has been very slow I asked him to design my passport invites. He will not give me a price, and I'm sure he spent some time on them, but I am not sure what to charge for the design work. I am paying for the printing/stock/envelopes myself so this is strictly for his time. the invite is very nice looking. It's a small 8 pager (4pager plus 2 sided cover). Maybe some of you ladies who design these can give me an idea. Thank you!

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