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Makeup was done by hotel staff - Dolores. She was really cute and nice. My friend applied my fake lashes though. Hair - one of my guests is a hair stylist so she did it.

Its called "Hold my hand" by Sean Paul and Keri Hilson. The videographer was a friend so I am not sure of his package rates. If you would like I can pm you his person info

Sorry...my wedding video is not connected to that link. I will try again. Our ceremony and reception were both outside on the beach http://vimeo.com/ajfilms there is the link and then click on the second video "Meghan and Mike 3/26/11"

Hello I haven't posted in a while but figured you upcoming brides ESP those at azul beach would enjoy my video http://vimeo.com/m/#/21646907

That is AWFUL! My 15 year old cousin endured something similar last year but parents weren't involved but there was a good deal of crap being said and threats through facebook. My aunt printed all the pages and went to the school. The 2 ring leaders were punished...maybe suspended. I don't remember I have Kiara, she is good with responses to emails and quotes on things but if you aren't getting a good response call the office.

stunning pictures!

Quote: Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach Gingerlover, aside from that link I PM'ed you, these are for you. I've been scouring inspiration boards for the past week or so just browsing for things I like. Hope these help some...... Quote: Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach Bigbop! you are the sweetest!! thanks soooo much for looking at this up for me! I really appreciate it!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MaggieandJay I ordered them from Invitation Consultants. I am not very DYI Come to Mexico - Wedding Invitations by Invitation Consultants. (Item # CC-BBAT688-45-ME ) Thanks! I am going to check this out.

Quote: Originally Posted by MaggieandJay I ordered my invitations today!!!! I am so happy with them. I must have worked on them for a total of 3-4 hours playing with font and wording and size but I really like them! Where did you order your invites from? Did you do it online? I am stressing over mine...

Quote: Originally Posted by MaggieandJay I can't do my own make-up to save my life. If I tried to do fancy makeup I would probably come out looking like a $2 hooker ARRG MEN!!! Hahahah Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Well all I have to say is that for me it was a positive experience since I wanted to learn how to do my make up better and more professionally anyways and buy some good quality makeup. Killed like 3 birds with one stone I'm pretty specific, I knew that if I hired someone to do my makeup (which I hadn't read good reviews for when I made my decision) and they did a crappy job I'd be pissed and have to do it for myself anyways. Do you have girlfriends that are good at makeup? You could ask them or bring pictures of what you want. I did my trial in January and literally every time I put on makeup, which is really only for the weekends, I practiced doing my wedding look and perfecting it and practicing put on eyelashes. Now I'm actually really good at doing my makeup and got a lot of compliments on my wedding makeup from other brides asking me who I used. D just 2 days ago mentioned something about how gorgeous my makeup was and asked who I used! I said, hello I did it myself, you didn't know? He said, "wow! It was really good, you should be a makeup designer!" I don't know what a makeup designer is but I'll take it as a compliment. LOL, omg I would smack him! You should start faking him out and showing him pictures of things you "decide" on that are really ugly, not your actual decisions but just to freak him out... omg I'm mean aren't I? I think I just might to that to him. And there are prob some girls coming i would ask to help but I might take the route you did. Learn myself but book an appt and if i hate it know that i can prob do it better myself Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr : STILL no word from Fabio and I think FI is getting his hopes up when it comes to his groomsmen. Only 3/5 have booked for the wedding and his bachelor weekend in Miami was cancelled because they couldn't make it all of a sudden. They suck and they're irresponsible (that's a whole other story) and when I mention it I'm the bad guy. I just think he doesn't want to admit they don't have his best interest at heart. So, at least you can say you love all of your groomsmen (showing you the bright side) because I cannot say the same. I tolerate them and that's about it. What are/were your colors? aww sad about his groomsmen!!! I was going to do fuschia and navy blue with accent color of orange/tangerine. He wants blue and green .... Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz hahaha you're FI is too cute! Your makeup was beautiful! My future sis in law did this same thing. She practiced for months! Everyday she would practice her wedding makeup (I'm sure they thought she was beautiful at work everyday!) haha. It turned out perfectly! I want to do this but I can see this happening: Me starting to do it...then washing my face and starting over...then getting a little further along, and washing my face and starting over again...then start freaking out...then have one of my friends do it and not be satisfied! I really don't know what to do. Has anyone heard anything about the mac in cancun? I can see this happening to me too ....I would be interested if you find out info!!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart A friend of mine attending the wedding happened to be my hairstylist and she did my trial and hair style for free. I did my own makeup, got a lesson and bought stuff from Bobbi Brown and loved it. I cried like a baby and nothing moved, all night long, everything stayed in place. I am tempted to do that but I don't think I can do makeup well enough to pull it off. I am considering getting the LOMAS person to come in but its like $500 on their website. Is that stupid of me to do? thoughts? PS my FI told me today that he hated the color combo I have been doing. Thanks love for this tidbit that would have been helpful when i showed you the color board 2 months ago! I luckily haven't done much but did have everything envisioned a specific way and got samples of invites and stuff like that.

Quote: Originally Posted by chong Question... did you guys wear spanx under your wedding dress? My designer is telling me I MUST wear one in order to look flawless under the dress... but I am not sure where to buy one. He knows someone who sells nice spanx and costs around $200. Do you think it's too much? I don't want to buy a cheap kind and end up regretting when I see the pictures. Any recommendations? Is your dress super fitted? If its not i don't think you necessarily HAVE to wear spanx but like someone else mentioned go to a department store or look online. Shouldn't be $200 though Quote: Originally Posted by amandamarieb That brings me to my next point, I have almost 70 guests coming! You think that they would want to take care of me. But no, I have to ask my TA over and over again to call my guests back. charge them in a timely manner, book them over the phone if that's what they prefer and the list goes on and on. Amy is willing to work more for people who are nice. That makes so much sense. But also being in the service industry, I know that I wouldnt be were I am or have the clients I have if I didn't respond in a timely manner and answer the questions asked. I've told my TA that. She doesn't seem to care. Ahhh...can you sense my frustration? I feel you with the TA not calling your guests. I asked mine how my guests should know to set up payment plans and I was told to tell them to call her. i to have 74 people coming...that is crazy to call or email them. she knows who hasn't paid yet so she should contact them. its silly...

Congrats! I am getting married there on March 26, 2011

wow beautiful!!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart This is the thing with this... it's not even really that true. Their policy is fluff and each WC for Karisma says a different thing. Amy Frommert (Afrommert) was told she couldn't have a DJ from Mexico, I hired DJ Mannia from Mexico and there was no issue and our weddings were months apart. I was nervous when I told the onsite coordinators about him but they accommodated him with no question and even let him onsite for a few hours the day prior to pick out his spot at my reception and he was treated wonderfully. I did pay the $500 outside vendor fee, but I'm POSITIVE after having been there now that you could hire a Mexican photographer, whoever you wanted for that matter. Do you really think that your photographer is going to show up at your resort ON your wedding day and they are going to say, “Oh you’re Mexican, sorry leave.†No way, that’s just not going to happen. Know this AS/AB ladies, when you work with your coordinator whoever they are, never ASK, never! Just tell them, "I'm bringing an outside DJ & Photographer, please make note on my details sheet" they don't need details they don’t need names or the color of your vendor’s skin. Another example, I wanted chiavari chairs, they quoted me and I said, "no, that's too pricey" and Kiara negotiated them down twice for me to an actual reasonable price for the chairs and pads on them. I got my cake negotiated cheaper as well. We negotiated my manzanita branch down 4 times as well. Managed to get my reception area approved regardless of the fact that didn't meet the minimum requirement of guests. Just know that the outside WC's jobs are to control and coerce you into using their vendors since they make more money that way but once you get to the resort, they pretty much won't say no and they truly bend over backwards for you. My whole philosophy while planning my wedding was to not really pay too much attention to the offsite WC, I knew if I was told something couldn't be done, I'd hold my tongue and mention it onsite, I got everything I wanted and more. So chin up girls, if you want it, know that it can be done! Great advice! Question I just checked to see if you did a Review post cut couldn't find it. Can you tell me how DJ Mannia was? I have been emailing them. Also did anyone select any of the bands offered through LOMAS?

Quote: Originally Posted by msmarmar123 Question for everyone.....what did FI do during the planning process? I like being involved in everything ( I like making the calls..emails...the forums...looking things up) but I am NOT Type A at all...the other day he asks what he can do...and I was kind of t a blank...I let hom start looking for clothes for him and GMs...what else are "safe" things for him to do? My FI has actually been speaking with Fabio during the whole construction questioning issue and was great. Also we are looking at invites this weekend but I am going to pre-select some and then let him help make final decisions. That strategy works well for us. I narrow things down and then let him pick. Also the menu is probably a good thing to let him help with

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart HAHA, I know right? Well I know Kiara is still there, she's been emailing me from her work email all week. I emailed with Kiara earlier this week so she is def there still

Thanks to everyone for their kind words! I appreciate it so much! now back to the fun of planning of everything!

u def can do a wedding in 6 months just make lists and prioritze! As far as what type of wedding you want...that comes down to what you and your man want!

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Have you been looking at other hotels lately? I am an insurance broker, mainly working with hospital medical malpractice. That was going to be next post. So after a crazy 2 weeks and investigating close to 15-20 hotels and analyzing their wedding menu/packages, reviews, etc. I decided....to stay at Azul Beach! My fiance spoke at length for 3 days with Fabio who is FABOLOUS. Totally honest...no BS and got the info we needed. We know that there is a chance there may be some construction going on but no bulldozers etc. We hope its all finished but there is a chance it won't be. He said ti will be the interior of the rooms. We are just keeping our fingers crossed for the best. We are also going to most likely plan ANOTHER trip there before the wedding to check out the progress. So as of today 39 rooms booked and TA is working on getting 2 more if possible. Hooray...now I'm off to party plan - my sister is due in 7 weeks and I am planning her shower with my mom (poor mom has lots of showers/parties to plan this year)

Quote: Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach Hey Ladies! I've been away for a few days and as usual, you Ladies are moving full steam ahead. I needed to get away and not do any wedding planning because I was beginning to get stressed out with the family drama around me. I cannot believe I am posting this on a public forum, but I am having issues with my Mother and she has been making this wedding planning a nightmare as opposed to something fun. I'm her firstborn and only daughter and I guess my expectations of her involvement were/are a little higher than her perception. Anyway, I'm channeling and processing it all and working on beginning to accept that although she has the funds, she just might not be at or involved in my wedding. It hurts, but it is what it is. I just never invisioned my wedding day without my Mom being front row and center stage. Lots of lessons to be learned in life. Moving past the drama and resisting the urge to emotionally dump here....and back on to weddings!!! We got our STD's back and out in the mail. I will be honest and say that I was on the fence about them and almost hesitated to send them out. We found an awesome seller on Etsy and while I loved all of her other work and samples, I don't think my idea translated over well via email. I wanted something very natural and organic. I love raffia and we are using Burnt Orange as our main color with sand brown and white as accents. After seeing our STD's, I am starting to think we might need another bright accent color. I am a tomboy and not a big fan of pink, so that color is out, although I have seen other weddings and I think those two colors are beautiful together. Any suggestions of an accent color to go with burnt orange that don't give off a "fall wedding" feel are greatly appreciated. Because I know how much we all love photos, my STD's that I sent out are below. We placed thins self-adhesive magnets on the rear so that people could place them on their fridge if they chose to. Any ideas for a pretty accent color?? Hang in there girl! Your mom will realize the day is about your dream wedding not hers. I hope she will come around soon for your sake.

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart I know you B2B's don't want to stray from wedding talk but if you don't mind indulging me, what do you all do for work? I know what Amanda does but that's about it! Since I have been out of the loop for a week or two - I 'll chime into the latest. I am an Account Executive at a Marketing/Advertising Agency but I am going to school part time to become an elementary school teacher! (Not the best timing - no jobs, planning wedding, oh well!)

This resort is beautiful. I may be switching my DW here...not sure though wiaitng for the hotel to get back to us and let us know if are date is available.

Hey Ladies. So I too will no longer (98% sure) be an AB bride. I am soo fed up right now. They can't give my TA projected completion date so I am pretty much going to pull the 38 rooms we had booked. Grr. And my TA just suggested Beaches Turks & Caicos...no offense but why in the world would she suggest that 300+ room resort with Sesame Street characters everywhere?! Its actually comical. I don't get how she would think that me saying I love AB's intimacy that BTC would be a plausible suggestion!

Quote: Originally Posted by cjb0arder13 All right ladies...I feel like a bad BDW bride, because all I seem to post about are my vents!! Rest assured that I read the thread every day, I just don't always post (mostly because I'm a lazy beeyotch). I heard from my TA today. Azul Beach will definitely have construction during my stay. They're starting in August. They will be upgrading all of the Superior rooms, and construction will be happening most of the day. My TA recommends me moving resorts (I agree), and Karisma has been kind enough to offer me a free candlelit dinner on the beach or a free couples massage if I move to Azul Sensatori. Never mind the fact that I would have had a free candlelit dinner anyway with my wedding package. No other perks would be offered. I called my TA after I got your message and told her I wanted to know the situation. She said she was waiting for info from some higher up at dw. Not sure on what exactly. My wedding is a month after yours I believe...and I told her that I wanted a contract with the hotel saying the construction would be finished by my wedding or I was going to start looking at other hotels. She told me that she would have answers for me on Monday and a "plan" of some sorts. I am trying to remain calm and not get upset but its tough. Ofcourse it would be great to stay at the hotel right after the upgrade but who knows if it will be finished!! I'm honestly at a loss for words right now. I do NOT want to start the search all over from square one, but at the same time I'm so angry about the situation and don't want to keep my wedding at a Karisma property because I hate the way they've dealt with this situation. Any advice? I need wisdom! Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr Ladies, I wanted to let you know that we finally booked the AHR! It will be Mardi Gras weekend 2011! That sounds awesome!