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Thanks for all the great ideas. How do you plan on traveling with the flowers?

You look wonderful!!!

Hi Amy-I just made a request on FB to see your photos before seeing this thread. You looK amazing and you and the FI seemed to have so much fun. That is all that matters. I love the converse shoes.

I love the BM dresses and jewelry.

Quote: Originally Posted by dirtymartini I would love to do the LOVE statue as a cake topper! I have a million things in mind. Has anyone done a Groom's cake? I wanted to have a little one made and surprise my FI by topping it with our Rock Band characters (you can order little figurines of your personalized Rock Band character!) We are not doing a groom's cake but my sister-in-law did one for my brother and it was a hit. When you are ready I found my LOVE cake topper on ebay but I know etsy also has it.

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Unfortunately, our sailing trip was canceled because of weather. We had a huge storm the day before the wedding. Very sad as we were all really looking forward to it! Yes, 50 minutes from AB, and the same from AS since the two hotels share the same access road. We were going to bring CDs with music for the boat, or plug in my mp3. Mark had said the format could be mp3, ipod or CD. Great idea about the music. Thanks. Mark has been wonderful. Thanks for the suggestion.

Amy-Your long is finally here. YEAAAAA!!! I can't wait to see your pixs. Wendy-I just booked a catamaran trip with Mark. How long was the ride from AB to the catamaran?

Quote: Originally Posted by dirtymartini *Gasp* wonderful pictures! Andrew, I saw your package prices online. What do you charge for flying to Mexico for everything? Hi Sara-Welcome. I see you are from Phila. My FI went to college then lived there a few years afterwards. Our cake topper if actually the LOVE statue. It has been an ongoing symbol of our relationship together.

Everything looks awesome. I have been doing things alot lately. My Fi is really impress I am so crafty. Best of luck

Everything looks awesome. I love the book idea. I have given this as a present many many times and personalized.

Quote: Originally Posted by GroomsArePeopleToo Wow Wendy, thank you so much for the kind words. Right back at you and Rod. The two of you and your entire DW group were wonderful. It was so cool how we ran into each other on Friday night too. Any way here is the link to your proofs. I will get working on the album right away and I will also be adding those images from Friday night to the collection as well. Congratulations to you and Rod! Wendy and Rod Amazing, Amazing Pixs Wendy!!! You made such a beautiful bride.

OMG Amy. You did such a great job. I really like the family tree finger prints. I have been MI from the AS b/c work is killing me but I wanted to come on and wish you luck since you are leaving soon. I can't wait to see the pics.

This is great. Thanks for posting.

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Crista-Lee~ Hey my long lost AS girlfriends... I have been MIA and I have a lot of catching up to do. Let's just say this past week has been the weirdest week ever in my life. Are you ready for this? Because I sure wasn't..... We're expecting! Unsure of the date still... but it looks like October. Whoops! I hadn't been feeling like myself, I was tired, my chest was super sore, I was nauseated each morning after I ate breakfast and something just told me the check... and now we have a little whoops! We're happy and we are terrified. We planned on trying right after our wedding... I guess we're just 7 months early. They think I might already by at least 6 weeks already. We haven't told anyone expect our parents and MOH, oh and our WC. We're just waiting for the results of all my blood work, to confirm the date and make sure the babies healthy but obviously changes our plans drastically. Our WC told us to keep our November date because we have such a good price, but if we have to move it, there's no way we'll get that price after November at the AS. I just don't know if I would want to take a baby that young to Mexico. She then suggested her favorite result in Cuba for January, which is an option. If we have to move it, it will be to move it back, not up. January/ February seems more ideal. But we don't want to put it off longer than that. It's so crazy that something you are looking so forward to can be changed instantly like this. Don't get me wrong, we're super happy, we just weren't expecting this to happen.. and when I mean little whoops... I mean little whoops. The funny thing is, I've been working out like crazy, eating healthy, losing weight, inches... just let this be a lesson to everyone... LOL Congrats Crista!! You are so blessed. Good story for the baby when they grew up. Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Ladies, I had the most surreal moment over the weekend. My mom casually told me that she took my SIL's mother to the airport. Her mother is watching my brother's son while they're in Mexico. And I thought, "Oh my gosh, it's all started!!! The first person has moved as a result of our wedding (Ohio to Colorado)! The balls have started to roll and there's no turning back now!" It was a strange moment to think that all this hard work is finally being set in motion. We leave in 1.5 days. YAY!!!!!!! On another note, I got my nails done this morning and it's the first time I've ever had acrylic nails. Man, is it hard to type!!! It's taking me forever b/c I keep screwing up, LOL! I have been MIS lately but wanted to write to you before you left. Have an awesome time. My friend went to a DW at AB and loved it. Can't wait to see your pictures. Does AB have yoga on the beach. My FI and I are going to take it when we get down. Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Boy, I don't know that's a tough one! No, I probably wouldn't on the slim chance most people ended up going. You take a chance either way I guess. All you other AS ladies, what are your thoughts? How many did you invite and how many are actually going? I invited almost 250 people and right now we have 40 and 10 maybe's.

Thank you so much. I have been trying to find something for our parents.

Quote: Originally Posted by meghan Michele, what are you donig for centerpieces? Megan-I was trying to find something simple, light, cheap and easy to pack. I purchases palm leaves for the bottom, luminary bags with a palm tree cut-out, and I have star fish and shells to go around. I found palm tree lights to hang at the dollar store & my invits had palm tree so it just worked out.

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Katie~ Woooo!!! can't wait for you to share...when you can!! Thanks girls I had a good day....didn't really have a laugh tho as I was on my own so was feeling a bit sorry for myself but she made me feel really comfortable. had about 5/6 different outfits but didn't get round to any topless, nudes or implied nudes.....2 hours just isn't enough time! photog was raving about how good the pics were and how pleased she was with them so I'm hopeful, but still have that fear of 'what if I'm the only person they don't manage to make look good'??!!! but pics should be up on an online gallery with a password in 2 days. I'll keep you all posted!! Can't wait. I am sure you looked amazing.

Quote: Originally Posted by Maidofhonour8 Hi ladies, I am planning my sister-in-law's wedding in Mexico next year (June 2011) and she has fallen in love with the azul sensatori. I have got bits of information from our TA & from the Karisma website & then stumbled across this forum, I have started from the beginning (!) and only just managed to get to page 100! So I do apologise if these questions have been asked before, but hoping you could help us before we decide to book. As we are flying from UK there will only be around 10-15 of us so just wondering what options would be available for her reception. Her ideal would be: Have the beach setting for ceromony around 4pm ish Followed by cocktail hour with canope's 5:30 - 6 Followed by a private BBQ with torches on the beach about 6/7pm. Would all this be possible at the Azul & does anyone know how much it would cost. I have been reading up on the wedding packages available & it says that you get a meal for 40 in the Spoon restaurant included, would she be able to have the BBQ as a substitute for the meal? Any help or advice or contacts in the hotel would be appreciated. Thanks ladies & good luck with the planning! K x Welcome!!!! This site is awesome and has been a life saver for me. If I had to do it over again, knowing what I know. I would make up a list up of the things I needed in order to the most important to the least then I would email not call (if you call write an email to the person to have them put it in writing). When you call ask about flowers, photographer, music, meals, decorations, bringing your own stuff, and every little detail that may not seem to big of a deal to you but the resort always seem to have an answer not in your favor. From what I have seem all resorts will nickel and dime you in different ways so you need to figure out the most important parts of your day to you. The main reasons I went with AS was b/c it looks amazing, the girls on this thread are awesome, my brother has a time share through Karisma and was able to get 5 rooms very cheap, children under 5 are free and we have a promo that children under 14 are $50.00 plus we get 20% off rates. So when I looked at our immediate families this helped most people. With all this said, I still almost switched resorts after starting my plans with AS and seeing how they had certain rules and they changed things without letting you know. But once I started researching the other resorts, they all seemed to have pros and cons. AS still out weighted my needs compared to the other resorts by far and I think if I had to do it over, I would pick AS. I hope this helps and I didn't scare you. Keep asking questions, it helps.

Michele's to do: 1.) Finish center pieces-almost done 2.) Pick up dress-done 3.) Order shoes-done 4.) Figure out what to wear under my dress 5.) Still lose 10 lbs. - I need to get my a** moving-doing better but could improve 6.) Start purchasing items for bags 7.) get Fi moving to buy attire 8.) start vows 9.) get flower girl dresses

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart I thought I'd try to end today on a positive note instead of all Debbie Downer on you guys I got my proof pix for my real touch flowers: Yellow pin on corsages for my aunts and whatnot, green orchid bouts for the boys and uncles: Bridesmaids bouquet, orchids and fuschia tulips: My bridal bouquet is the upper right hand bouquet: My centerpiece stems that will be submerged in water with a floating candle atop: The flowers are beautiful. Just think you can keep them forever.

Quote: Originally Posted by Holly22 Thanks! I really am thinking of calling and talking to some manager. They never told me once. In the contract I had to send the option for the 15 pictures for $200 was in it. Maybe that will get me somewhere at least. I'm so upset with this resort. From the start I was led to believe that it had a wheelchair accessible room. I have talked to two WC about my best friend being in a wheelchair and how we will do the ceremony. A day before final payment was due my TA called and said they have NO wheelchair accessible rooms! WHAT! She is still able to have some movement and has her own portable bars but it is the point. I have been asking my TA to reserve the room for almost 6 months. Apparenlty they have been giving her the run around as well saying they can't book it so far in advance. Then last minute all of a sudden there is no room? I am so laid back about everything. I'm starting to snap. haha Do you have anything in writing about it being handicap accessible? I would also fight this. That is crazy a new resort is not HA.

First, if they said you could have the 15 pixs for $200, I would fight it. Also, why don't you and your hubby leave the resort and have the photographer take pictures somewhere else. You can even wait till the next day and do a TTD shoot. I am having a basic photo package b/c I am having my family take alot of pictures & the resorts photographer doesn't look great. I don't think it is rude to ask one of your guests and I think if they will love it.

Love the colors. Great Job.

Great idea. You could get an unpainted box at a craft store and stain.

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Eeeek my ticker is now in days!!! How exciting Taylor!!! Quote: Originally Posted by ~Katie~ wooooo! wedding band delivered today....and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!! YAAAA! Wedding bands make things seem more official. I'll try and post a pic later on Quote: Originally Posted by meghan ok, lets see if this works: Love the shoes Megan. They will look great on you. This is my first multi-quote.