barcelo1162010

The starfish necklace is really cool; haven't seen one like that before. Everything else is really nice too!

Those turned out very cute!

Are you having a website listed where they can check for more info. If so, I would just address the STD to the couple and put on the website what you just said. Your family is more than welcome to come on vacation; but the wedding events are adult only and perhaps put something about the childcare services offered... If you are worried about adult children coming; put something about wanting it to be a small intimate affair; so same deal; more than welcome to come on vacation but the wedding events will be for your close friends and family.

Very Cute!

For those of you that are doing a real casual reception; are you planning on wearing your wedding dresses for it?

I think the idea to put them in a little favor bag with a note "have a drink...or 2 on us" is really cute.

It sounds like you don't want an AHR, so then I wouldn't have one. I would invite all the people that are close to you to the wedding. And for people that can't make it to the wedding(grandparents, etc) perhaps arrange to take them out for lunch after you return to show them your pictures, etc. I think having a super small "reception" when you return where you don't invite the customary people, aunts, uncles, etc would probably cause hurt feelings. If you don't have an AHR you can't hurt their feeling by not inviting them.

Thanks for the link!

Did they go over well with the guys? I love the idea; but am not sure if the guys in our group would wear them? Definitly going to get them for the girls though!

I like the hot pink one the best as well.

The bags look great. I love the colors on the design you chose!

I love the amazing race idea! They will get to know each other and get a good laugh over the crazy pictures they have to take!

Quote: Originally Posted by finzup Could someone please e-mail me the 2010 menu -- khargraves (@) yahoo.com Thank you I have one; but not sure if Menu is the same for tropical/colonial and palace...we are doing the tropical/colonial. Let me know if you want me to send you that...

Quote: Originally Posted by t&kJanuary2010 diamondpooch: I was told the samething about hair and make-up which I am TOTALLY not happy about. I have 6 BM who am I suppose to give it too...and both moms have short hair! Even if I could apply it flowers would be so great. As far as the 35 rooms or people I would like to know that information. I know we have that and we have not been offered anything for free from our WC. If anything we have been told we are too big and that is why they can't offer us a welcome cocktail with bartender for free. Please keep us updated on this. I can say that through Apple Vacations we got 1 person free for every 25 booked with them. But that was through Apple not Barcelo. All you ladies are so awesome!! I agree having answers quickly from you all is AMAZING! Thanks! The brochure I have says: "minimum 35 double booked rooms booked for a 2 nights stay". Hope that helps!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jodimichelle Welcome.. 2 months away how's your planning coming along Thanks. As I read through the forum; I am finding all kinds of great ideas of things I would have never even thought to do!

Quote: Originally Posted by meaghansweeney Hi! I'm also getting married at the Barcelo Maya Palace in January! My date is the 16th! How about yours? Maybe we can share some tips together? Are you finding it a loooooong wait for the wedding coordinators to get back to you? Mine is January 16th also! I am getting married at the tropical/colonial; guess we pick the actual spot when we get there. It seems like it always takes at least a week to get answers from the wedding coordinators! I've been told as it gets closer they will respond quicker. I didn't realize how much stuff I have left to do until I got on this forum!

Welcome, there is a TON of information on this forum!

Hi, I just joined this forum today too...and am getting married at the Barcelo same day as you; how crazy is that?? We will be getting married at the tropical/colonial though... What time is your wedding?

We will be paying for my bridesmaids dresses (about $50 each); 5 bridesmaids. Will probably do a little gift for them as well.

Thanks for bringing this up; I would've never thought to bring the hostess a gift; but it's a great idea!

Welcome and Congratulations. We also didn't do a site trip, hoping for the best! Good luck with your planning!

Thanks for sharing. That will be great for getting things for our OOT bags!

I am getting married at the Barcelo Tropical/Colonial January 16th, 2010. Also doing the mint breeze package. I just got the menu (for the banquet room reception) from Claudia. I'll try to forward it to you.

I am getting married at the Barcelo too; I'll have to ask about someone from the wedding party "translate" that is a great idea to make it more personal!

I just found this site and am realizing how much stuff I have to do before January! Thanks for the lists; gives me somewhere to start!