Lisa DSO

Yay! Glad to help. Omg, i totally forgot! I'll edit it now lol

aww love black and white photos :-), too cute

I want to get married again! I loved it sooo much. I started unpacking today and i got teary-eyed because I got flashes of memories. You ladies are going to have the best time. My brother has already posted on my FB page that it was the best time of HIS life and he has never seen me or my parents so happy. I made sure to take Wayne aside to take it all in during the reception. The funny thing is that we barely had time to enjoy the resort with all the meetings,events, and preparations (we never even got in the pool and only made it into the ocean once lol), but despite all that, The Royal has been my fave resort ever! We will definitely go back to enjoy it some more.

errr Hulu lol

Oh man, I missed that interview....gonna look it up on hoolu. She was so cute and sprite before and now it's just so sad...

Heck yeah, I love you crazy Canadians!

Thank you ladies! You are all so sweet! :-) Here is my review! http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/the-royal-in-playa-del-carmen-all-inclusive-spa-resort/reviews just scroll down

Hi Ladies!!!! I just got in an hour ago and it was AMAZING!!!! Holy Canolli!! lol I have no idea where to start....I will be more coherent tomorrow and write my review, but for now off top of my head.... The Royal rox so much! I can't tell you how awesome it is. Even my rich bro and his partner (who go to really top notch places), raved about it. My room was amazing- it was a junior oceanfront and Jill had previously asked that I be near the gazebo so I wouldnt have to walk far. It was perfect! I was in room 534 which was a corner suite on the 5th floor just above gazebo. The elevator was right near the room and when I exited, I was right there in the walkway before turning to walk down the aisle. An added bonus to this room is that it has a side window as well next to the jacuzzi which takes up most of the wall It was scheduled to rain during the whole week, but only rained 2x in the ten days i was there. It started sprinkling at 9:45 the wedding night and our reception ended at 9:30- what luck! Here is a link to my FB album of teaser pics: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=95175&id=1147850546&l=3e255af859

Quote:Originally Posted by kshows03 Aw, Lisa, what a great planning thread! I am so happy I am not the only girl who picked a "full blown" dress! Mine is a Maggie too! I got the Adorae. I was second guessing it after seeing all these great flowey dresses, so thanks for that little bit of inspiration! I hope you have an amazing wedding! Thanks for sharing! Quote:Originally Posted by bride2bdebbie Lisa, you are amazing!! Awesome planning thread... wow girl... YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION!! If I only do half of the things you did, I will be HAPPY:) Enjoy enjoy enjoy every minuite of it. Quote:Originally Posted by RunningBride24 Yes! Wheelchairs are available! One of my guests hurt herself at the airport (she's an older, dramatic woman). When I went to see her in her room she was in a wheelchair, the Royal was very accommodating! Lisa, GREAT planning thread and BEST WISHES!! Congratulations!!! Quote:Originally Posted by JoZee84 Welcome back Giraffexx, can't wait to read your review. For Past Brides or people who have done site visits. Do you have any recommendations for specific room numbers? For the wedding we choose a master one bedroom oceanview. Has anyone stayed in one of those rooms that has pics? Quote:Originally Posted by FutureMrsYak So I looked up the forcast and it says showers for wedding day!!! I'm waiting to see the hour by hour forcast!! I just want pictures on the beach....

Okay, tired as hell....hehehe but i did it: Planning thread: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/65917/lisa-dso-s-royal-pdc-planning-thread-pics-a-go-go#post_1490005

Our flower girl and ring bearer (twins) will receive assorted kiddie bag Oh I forgot the table sashes and overlays FI's suit from Men's Wearhouse ...we also purchased identical suits for his groomsmen, but with aqua ties Okay, I think that is it for now...I am sleepy and have a plane to catch in the morning! Wish me luck!! :-) P.S. Much love to my fellow Royal BDW brides! <3

Table tent cards will have different names for places we have been like Akumal. I love seahorses, so each tent card will have a little seahorse on it. They were purchased on Etsy from Timeless Paper http://www.etsy.com/people/TimelessPaper?ref=ls_profile Menu cards from vistaprint Dry erase board for guest messages Bride and Groom koozies from Anna Griffin For guest favors I will aqua and green candy in a frosty container with ribbon and a thank you charm. I will also give one starfish winestopper with thank you card for each couple I purchased my bridesmaid gifts from the knot. They are hanging travel bags with their names embroidered on the front. (I got one for myself, too lol My welcome bags say “Welcome to our Wedding Week. Lisa and Wayne Playa del Carmen, Mx†and will have alternating aqua or green tissue. http://myweddingreceptionideas.com/frosted_gift_bags.asp The contents include, personalized mug and shotglass by ebay seller Factory_21 (great to work with) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350332035627 First aid kit, advil, bug wipes, and hand sanitizer wipes. We also got personalized lip balm with seashell theme from theknot, postcard and “share you photo†business card from Vistaprint. We got edible lubes from Condom Sense lol, flip flop playing cards from ziggos, glow in the dark stuff from Michaels

DIY ceremony programs I used the same seahorse punches from my programs, as well as a sand dollar one (Michael’s craft store) to distinguish between my two meal options (for the servers) I purchased two hand-painted parasols on Etsy. One says “Just Married†for photo op, and the other says “Thank you†which we will pose with and will later be our thank you cards for gifts and on our website. All flowers are by local florist in Cancun named Maya Diseno. These guys are super fast with their responses and I love them: my bouquet BM bouquet bouts mothers corsages Centerpieces

My legal day dress was purchased at Dillard’s on sale for 9.99! lol Matching eyelet shoes from Kohl’s I purchased 3 handkerchiefs for my mom, dad, and mother-in-law on Etsy from Gosiadesigns http://www.etsy.com/shop/gosiadesigns?ref=pr_shop_more . I had no idea she was in Poland! She emailed me back within a few hours to say she had finished them and I received them within a week. I also have this card for my mother from Anna Griffin. Heart sand ceremony kit with our two colors aqua and chartreuse sand I purchased balloon sticks from oriental trading company and hot glued curly ribbon to them for our ceremony exit in lieu of rice. Silk rose petals in our two colors

Just Married flip flops! shirts Zip up hoodie for getting ready while having hair/makeup done I purchased my bridesmaid dresses and flower girl dress which are also David’s Bridal in Pool Flower girl also in pool Because the flower girl dress was pool and not traditional white, I had a hard time finding a coordinating flower girl basket. Luckily I found someone who was able to customize the colors J. Etsy, Romancing Juliet Bridal http://www.etsy.com/shop/RomancingJuliet The ring bearer pillow is a Nautilus shell

My dancing shoes are 3.5†flip flops from www.bridalshoes.com My purse was ordered from Etsy and says “Mrs. McIntyre 11.24.10†on the inner pocket http://www.etsy.com/shop/cadybriar My TTD is from David’s Bridal. My real dress is super heavy and FI said I would drown lol, so I got this light chiffon one. I also wanted something similar with a lace up back Barefoot sandal for TTD: http://www.jewelsbymichele.com/

I met FI, Wayne, on the Microsoft campus in Texas, where we both work. He had only been in the U.S. 6 months when I met him and I was determined to make him mine hehe (He’s Canadian). My plan worked! E-ring and wedding band (ignore my jacked up middle finger- i used to play video games professionally lol and that is my "gamer finger") Original save the date magnet (before we moved up our wedding date because of peak season pricing) Magnet by www.favorlady.com My brother had a custom stamp ordered for me in my wedding colors- too cute. I love having a gay brother! lol Invitations by Designs by Lenila. Watercolor on hand-torn mulberry paper: Wedding gown is Angelina by Maggie Sottero (I didn’t think to take any pics in it lol) I had part of the back cut off after the last bustle. Wedding day necklace from zales Shoes are Pour La Victoire, Laela and I looooove them. They sole is my “something blue†and it comes with rhinestones that say “I†and “Do†underneath on the arch. They also come with a cute tiffany blue bag

JHarris, Are you doing fake eyelashes from MAC? If so, which ones? I just love the look of them for special occasions!

Jess, Nikki, anyone.... Did you take your dress as carry-on? What's the dealio with that?

I turned it in with my 30 day checklist. I just wrote 14 chicken, 15 beef, 4 children meals, etc

Hey Jenny, have you been contacted by your WC in Mexico? I heard from Zulma once to introduce herself, but she hasn't replied to any messages

I leave in 5 days and one of my bridesmaids just backed out. So I have one bridesmaid now... O_o. I'm completely understanding of the situation, but 5 days is a little close. She feels really bad, but what can you do. I bought her bridesmaid dress and personalized all the gifts with her name- what do I do with that? Well, she has the dress because it was sent to her city. Oh well, I will at least have one friend there lol (my now one bridesmaid) Okay, vent over. On a good note, today at my team meeting, my manager was showing a powerpoint presentation and then the next slide had a pic of me and FI with "Welcome to Lisa's Wedding Shower" and they rolled in a cart of presents, food, and cake (and FI) lol ....was so cute and sweet :-)

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