MrsC-to-Be

Hi All...I am having a small wedding, no more than 10 people including ourselves. We are booked for the Palace - a 1pm ceremony. Â Any Ideas on what to do in the 'in between time' I know there will be time needed for pictures, but that brings me to maybe 3pm. Maybe I'm just over thinking, Just figured I'd see whate anyone else has done. Â

thanks everyone, I feel a little better now! I dont think we will go with a complete 'reception' after the ceremony. We too are having a huge at home reception upon our return, so that will be the big party. I'm thinking we'll do a dinner, but inbetween dinner and the ceremony, I'm sure time will be occupied with pictures/general visiting/drinks at the bar. I just want an overall casual relaxed atmosphere, after all - that is the whole reason we're going to an all inclusive!!

NRLanders- Great review, thanks for all the Info.. Quick question, your photographer- Octavio Montes, is that the reseort photographer?

Hi Everyone!! Ok, so I know there's already a thread about Barcelo Maya Palace brides..However, I seem to notice that everyone that has posted is having/have had a HUGE wedding (to me, huge in Mexico would be over 50people). While I do enjoy reading reviews/expectations/plans for these (BIG THANKS to all of you who have provided info!!) , It sort of leaves me still full of questions. So who else out there is planning/has had a wedding at this resort that was small? For example- I'm looking at most likely less than 15people including bride and groom. Look forward to your thoughts!!

I have one for you ladies- we intended on a very intimate, small group of family/friends to come to Mexico with us to see us get married, Turns out- all of FI's family is up for it, by my family is dragging their heels, even my mother. SO- it may turn out that only his family will be there...It upsets me sometimes, specially thinking my mother doesnt want to go (doesnt like flying, I will get burned, etc etc ) . But I am working to be ok with it. I dont want anyone coming that feels they 'have to', even if it is my own parents. If they dont want to be there, so be it. This is still what I want, I just have to get past the hurt part, ya know?

I've heard cutting carbs for a few weeks really does work, but then you have to gradually add carbs back, otherwise you gain back all those pounds. I did a low carb once- i think I lasted almost a week- weekling

Oh I see yah I have considered that too, so your decision to do a home wedding makes sense. Hey think of it this way- if its just you and your husband in DR ---less people to worry about!! more fun in the sun alone best of luck planning your 'new' wedding

what happened?

so creative!

may need to make my way to the mall ...Thanks for the heads up!

welcome to the forum I must also say I like your name- Madlen!! I dont think I've heard that before!!

gorgeous rings ladies! I will have to get a photo of mine up here..dont have the band yet though, so I'll wait

I think we have to have a certain number of 'posts'...

I too have been wondering about this! what a great post. Right now my wedding is set for 1pm in Mexico... looking at 10-12 peopel tops. I like hearing that many people have had this early wedding-and ended up just hanging out at the resort bar or something. we are having a small semi-private dinner all together at one of the restaurants. My thing was that Since we are all paying for all inclusive, I couldnt justify a private dinner when we can eat for 'free' so to speak, you know? we're all laid back , I think it will go well

Quote: Originally Posted by bride2b10 I sort of feel that way. Although they are not totally disinterested but just not really helpful. I have to specifically ask them to do something and overall just feel like I'm on my own with the wedding planning... Well just get this..I sent my mom a detailed email with booking info, even how to use this site that I booked with- over a week ago. I call her up and say hey, have you checked your email? and she says "oh I did save it I just havent looked at it".....and its not like she's super busy ....arrrgghhhhh

I feel the same way- My wedding is just parents, siblings (and their dates), and maybe grandparents. We dont want the typical 'wedidng' stuff either, thats the whole point of going away- less stress and more intimate. Anyone have any parents that are very un-interested in anything to do with your wedding?? b/c thats the problem I have- and I am working to get past it and not be upset, because I cant force them to want to be involved. It just kinda hurts

My dad is not attending either, doesnt want to board his dogs/leave the house in the winter As far as I know, my mom and brother are coming..and that is it from my family. the only other people coming are my FI's parents, brother +girlfriend, and maybe his grandparents. (very intimate small wedding) I like the idea of meeting FI halfway or at the top of the isle, that seems so symbolic I dont know if I could do it without crying all over the place!! or, I will just walk by myself or with my mom

Good point keng31...I need to remember the whole apply 20 mins ahead thing!

yay!! isnt it such a good feeling to have the date reserved wait until you book the actual trip..feels even MORE real!

Great answers ladies I appreciate the suggestions- I think I will swallow the costs and go with a nice Neutrogena. Here's to a summer of testing sunscreens/self taners!

Help!! Ok, I'm 25yrs old and I absolutely give up on tanning..I always burn, dont really 'tan'. If I dont put sunscreen on every 1/2 hr forget it..i'm a tomato! but I'm ok with it, I'll love my skin as I age. However- what to do when I go to Mexico?? anyone know of a really good sunblock? I went to Jamaica a few years ago- put sunscreen on ALL the time , and I got sun poisoning (bubbles all over), but not an actual sunburn. Frustrating I'm just looking for anyone who has had good experience with a sunscreen in a tropical area, or any self tanners? I want to enjoy my the two weeks I'm in mexico, not be in pain from the sun

before our wedding: Christmas !

Interesting thanks for sharing!

hello!! Anyone else doing an at-home-reception? my wedding is in Mexico in January 2011, and it is just immediate family and friends that are attending (around 10-12 people). Upon our return, we are having a reception to invite basically everyone else (about 140 invites). Should I just send an invitation out that is typical of a regular wedding?? Should it be sent out earlier than the normal invitation, and sort of state we're getting married in mexico? At this point it seems STDs are just going to be silly- since I am 8 months away. Any suggestions are welcome

Quote: Originally Posted by surprise_its_taken Yay, a date twin!!! Do you know what time your ceremony is at yet? Ours is at 2:00pm. Hi there! Wow yes Our is 1pm at the Palace. I see you're looking for someone to share a photographer? do you already have one picked out? we're not sure we're looking to do that- but let me know the details/costs and I'll see any word on how the barcelo photographers are?