nicole - 20

Just got home from my wedding!

Rocio is driving me nuts! I am still waiting on a email back that was sent 2 weeks ago!!

Have a wonderful time =)

Originally Posted by Caroline1110 

We're down to the last couple of days before we leave and it's definitely crunch time. Still working on menus, programs and the playlist for our receptions. Other than that, just packing and those sort of things.

 

I'll be sure to write a review when we return. We have our AHR the week after we get back, so it may be a couple of weeks before I can get that on here.

Im not sure what all im going to put in them.. I am waiting till all the summer stuff goes on sale. Wanting to spend about $10-15 per person so I need some good sales! lol

Originally Posted by Manda123 

@ Jena -  OOT = Out Of Town bag. They are gift/welcome bags for guests.

 

We are expecting 50ish people too so I'm trying to keep it around $50 per/person. So far we have the bags, sunglasses, and pashminas. I;m shopping around for everything else and I'm waiting til I get my RSVPs back before I order most things. We are going to include mugs, decks of cards, advil, immodium, tums, aloe, sewing kit, key card holder, lanyard, kleenex, gum... we'll see where we are in terms of price after that! If you are looking for ideas, check out the Canadian OOT where to buy thread. It's really great!

What are you thinking of including?

 

 

I love Beyond the Rack thats where I order my girls dresses from! =)

I think im going to do OTT bags too, what have you decided to put in them.

Since we have over 50 people I would like to try and keep some costs down.

Any one else a December bride?
 

Originally Posted by Manda123 

Hi!

Congrats on getting your date and time! Have you booked your reception venue yet? I just sent Rocio an email to see if she can reserve La Laguna for us. I love the pool setting.

Other than that, planning is going okay I think. I'm puttering around everyday doing something wedding related, even if its just research and getting ideas. I'm off for the summer so I;m lucky I have the time to do this Finalized deposit with our photographer (Sascha Gluck), bridesmaids dresses should be arriving shortly. I originally ordered the multi-way dresses from Victoria Secret, but one of my sisters is quite tall (5'10') and it was scandalously short, so I sent them ALL back, then found similar ones on Beyond the Rack. Have you heard of this website? It's incredible! I almost pulled the trigger on a pair of badgley mischka shoes (on sale for $99!), but I'm going to hold out for some cobalt blue shoes to match my BM dresses. My dress is in but I've decided not to go to for a fitting until the fall. If you are looking for dresses, seriously check out BTR. You need to sign up on their website, or send me a PM and I will send you the invitation. They have dresses for sale almost every day. You need to check often because they have limited stock and sales only last 1-3 days.

Current projects:

1) getting my passport invites outs. They are at the printer and should be out by the end of the week. My mother and I are addressing all the envelopes tomorrow

2) finding suits for the guys. Where are you looking?

3) getting my OOT bags together. I've been shopping around, taking pics of things at different places so I can get the best prices. I'd like to have these organized before I go back to work in September

4) p90x! Started the program 3 weeks ago and I'm feeling great! Got 6 months to get a rockin beach body  

 

 

 

For past brides,

When meeting with Rocio what do you all go over? Do I wait to pick the cake/flowers at this meeting?

I have to order my wedding dress soon! What color is everyone going with? I think white might make me look washed out..

Thoughts?

Oh thats not too bad then I forgot that you had that many hours with her. Atleast you know she is doing her best to give you the pictures you will love!!

I guess you didn't get married that long ago lol.

Bet you can't wait to see them!

Originally Posted by StephyD 

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Originally Posted by nicole - 20 

 

 

Stephy when you emailed her what did she say? I think you should be getting atleast a discount on the package you paid for or a extra photobook or something!

Why exactly do you think I should be getting a discount?

The contract says 6 to 8 weeks and it's only been 7 weeks.

She said she's been extremely busy with shooting weddings almost every day. She had all of our pictures edited and received a newer version of Photoshop and decided to re-edit all of our pictures with the new effects. She's suppose to send up the first batch of pictures early this week and will send the pictures with the new edits later on.

Plus, we booked her for 9 hours and did a TTD that lasted 4 hours... She has a ton of pictures to go through. I wasn't expecting to get my pictures right away anyways.

 

Stephy when you emailed her what did she say? I think you should be getting atleast a discount on the package you paid for or a extra photobook or something!

DJ bob was $650 for 4 hours (dinner & drinks)

And $475 for just (drinks & dance) 2 hours

He brings lights, and a microphone. Also he will be the MC.

Stephy I would be freaking out about the pictures. I don't get why you don't have even a online gallery yet. I'm getting pictures done by her too. Hopefully she gets everything together soon!

I booked DJ bob, Decided the costs were not too bad since we have about 55 people making the trip. =)

I went dress shopping today and think I found the one I will be wearing!

Since we have decided on our reception on La Laguna. I have seen some pictures of it and worry that it will be too dark. Stephy Did it have enough lighting?

Hello Caroline1110

Basic Photo Package its $1500 for 3 hours

Special Photo Package is $2250 for 5 hours

Golden Photo Package is $3350 for 8 hours

All packages come with a credit for online orders too.

The TTD depends on where you decide to do it. Puerto Morelos $1,500 and Cenote sessions $1,800. If you do it at the resort its just $1000.

Stephy for your TTD did you just do it at the resort?

Originally Posted by Caroline1110 

Sorry, I missed your post Stephy. Maybe you also have info about Claudia? Also, maybe I'm just clueless, but for TTD sessions, do people wear their actual wedding dresses, or do people use another white dress? Does the TTD session cost $1800 on top of the regualr photos?

 

 

Just paid our deposit to Claudia Rodriguez for our pictures!! =) I fell inlove with her work!

What does everyone think is the right amount of time for pictures? I think we are going with the 3 hour package, I just hope its enough time. Also I was thinking about doing my TTD later on in the week when the guests leave. Can't decide if its worth the $1800 for the pictures. 

Hello Everyone,

New Bride here!! Getting married December 2011 =)

Since we have such a big group going, we have to do a private reception.

I was wondering about a DJ. I was looking into prices for DJ BOB and they are very good. But I am wondering if this is some place that we could maybe cut costs and just use my Ipod. But is the one speaker they have loud enough?