*tinkertoy*

last year = just engaged

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Right, I don't think we should lie. Should it come up with my family again I'm just going to outline our reasons and leave it at that. Thanks ladies & gent!

OOH heading that way! Thanks!

I'm going to ask that Rachel. See what she says? I mean, how many of us go to weddings at home and never think twice to ask if it's LEGALLY BINDING? BLEH!

Cait, Which room did you all upgrade to? Looks like you did the "once in a lifetime" package? I think that is what we are going to go with. I was originally thinking the moonlight with add ons but by the time you add everything on, it's about the same cost and the once in a lifetime but without the perks of that one.

Thanks everyone...at least I know I'm not going crazy here. I think we will just go ahead with our plans to go to the JOP the day before we leave for Mexico, not broadcast that the Mexican wedding is "symbolic" but if asked will tell the truth. It's kind of silly when you think about it, if we were to do it "legal" in Mexico, it wouldn't be legal in the US until we did all the paperwork here anyway, so either way you are "illegal" for a time, so to speak. Gotta love the family, huh? Anyway, thanks so much, I feel a lot better after seeing what you all had to say!

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Hey ladies- Some of the "should we do legal v symbolic" threads touched on this but there was not really any posts regarding how to handle friends and family. So here I go... We ARE going to do a legal ceremony before we leave for Mexico- sign the papers, no vows, no kiss, no witnesses. We don't want to go through all the hassle of translating his German birth cert into English, then in to Spanish, getting there 4 days early, blood tests- I bruise badly, the extra cost, etc. I made the mistake of mentioning that we were not going to do the legal ceremony in Mexico to my parents a few weeks ago and they flipped out. Last night my mom had a meltdown about the whole thing. Her comments are about "well this is just a lot of money to be spending..." Which I don't really get because although they are insisting on giving us a little money we said we don't expect it or never asked. We've been saving for the wedding ourselves. All my parents have to pay is their airfare and hotel and honesly if it were a real issue, we'd pay for it. I really don't know and when I ask, they just say "well, it's a lot of money...people that spend all that money are going to be furious if it's not a real wedding..." To US the Mexico wedding WILL BE OUR WEDDING. I'm not quite sure what it's all about but to appease them I told her today "we are doing the legal ceremony in Mexico now." So my question is if we still do the symbolic ceremony will the guests have any idea that it's not legal? Were there things that were done or said that alluded to it not being legal?? Do you have to tell people that it's not legal? Thanks so much for any advice!

Ahollo- Thanks for the email and also this response. I was beginning to think I was crazy. We WILL be doing the legal paper signing thing here before we leave and probably again a few weeks after Mexico in Germany with his family so it's not like we aren't going to get married. We will consider Dec 11, the day we exchange vows on the beach to be our wedding day, regardless or not if it's legal "in Mexico." I'm thinking what they don't know won't hurt them!

Hey ladies- Have a question for those that did a symbolic ceremony at VIM. I made the mistake of mentioning that we were not going to do the legal ceremony to my parents and they flipped out. I'm not quite sure what it's all about but to appease them I just said "we are doing the legal ceremony now." So my question is if we still do the symbolic ceremony will the guest have any idea that it's not legal? Were there things that were done or said that alluded to it not being legal?? thanks so much!

Welcome! Read all the VIM posts!

Yet another huge THANK YOU! I can't wait to see the new forum!

Thanks! I've got 10 LBS of beach glass to use in the centerpieces. Not sure what I was thinking...

Hey Ahollo- would you mind flipping me those emails from Ariadna? I'm irritated by these changes. thinkthink98 at hotmail

Cait, thanks so much! I've been looking forward to your review! Everything looked amazing!! Did you bring down the table decorations or were those that were provided? I'm sure I'll be staking you with many more questions as they come up, hope you don't mind!

I don't think it's strange to send out before hand. Most guests aren't expecting something so if they get it before arriving, they aren't going to think "why didn't she give me this there?" That said, I'll be lugging my stuff down there because I want to give them to the guests down there. I'd love to see a copy as well (I PM'ed you) Thanks!

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July 2010 Jennifer and Juan- July 2nd, 2010- Gran Bahia Principe Tulum Kaytee and CJ- July 3rd, 2010- Destination still TBD! Quintina and Carloas (creoletexan) - July 3rd, 2010 - Nassau, Bahamas Jannae and Ryan (LadyTrunck)- July 6, 2010- Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Mexico!! Sarah and Mike (bahiabride2010) - July 7, 2010 - Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana Mandy and Chad- July 10, 2010- Sullivans Island, SC Lulu & Kirkton (lmuze) ~ July 10, 2010: Iberostar Rose Hall Suites, Montego Bay, Jamaica Cassie and Andrew - July 11, 2010 - Rancho Palos Verdes, California Edy And Jaxon (mswhatever) - July 17, 2010 Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton resort & Spa Jamaica Chelle and Todd (Janelley100) - July 17, 2010 Moon Palace Jessica & James -July 17, 2010 Paradisus Punta Cana Bobbett and Ricky (Natural)- July 18, 2010 San Juan, Puerto Rico Tracy and Cole - July 2010 in Playa del Carmen, TBD Meredith & Jedd - July 21, 2010 - The Royal Cancun, Mexico Louise (Woodsylou) and Andy - 30th July 2010 Moon Palace Golf and Spa Cancun Danielle and Ty (daniepps)- July 31, 2010 Azul Sensatori Resort Riviera Maya, Mexico August 2010 Melissa and Robby (hunniebee724) ~ August 19, 2010 NYC, Carnival Cruise Lines, Jennifer & Laurthel (Jennyco116) ~ August 20, 2010 Key West, Florida Crystal & Marques (hugrad) - August 9, 3010 St. Thomas, USVI Mindy & Jay ( MSG518 ) ~ August 21, 2010 Excellence Playa Mujeres, Mexico September 2010 Courtney & Chris-September 3,2010-Siesta Key, Fl Michelle & George - September 4, 2010 - Occidental Grand, Playa del Carmen Marisa & Dan - September 12, 2010 Glen Iris Inn, NY Cheryl & Joel - September 17, 2010 - Excellence Playa Mujeres, Mexico Kim & Mike - September 18,2010 - Cancun, Mexico Jen (jamk32179) & Steve- September 18,2010-The Royal Playa del Carmen Carolina (carolina24) & Alex - Sept 24, 2010 - Dreams Cancun Cindy (Shoesiesluvr) & Hector -September 25, 2010 - Gran Caribe Real Cancun Michael and Holy - 30th September,2010. Destination not yet decided. October 2010 Sally & Kevin-Oct. 2, 2010 Dream Puerto Aventuras Mindy & Joe - Oct. 4, 2010 - DRC Glenny & Anthony - October 9, 2010 - Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana Tee & CJ (Bride Loving CJ) - October 10, 2010 - nh-Royal Beach, Punta Cana Lori & Oliver (gossip girl) - October 10, 2010 - Destination TBD! Suzanne & Joe (sierra101010) - October 10, 2010 - Puerto Vallarta Ashley & Josh (xxashleyxx007) - October 15, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana, DR Chris & Crystal (Crystalballl) - October 20, 2010 - Playa Pesquero, Cuba Jo & Darren (Jo&Daz20-10-2010) - October 20, 2010 - Coral Coast - Fiji Luciel & Emil (luciel2820) - October 23, 2010 - Catalonia Royal Bavaro, Punta Cana Emma & Josh (EmmaGaussoin)- October 23, 2010- Dreams Riviera Cancun Alyssa & Adrian (MayanLily) - October 21, 2010 - Paradisus Riviera, Mexico Heather & Kevin (hat0112) - October 22, 2010 - Palm Beach, Aruba November 2010 Allie and Doug - November 5, 2010 - Sandals Regency, Saint Lucia Crista & Mike - November 10, 2010 - Azul Sensatori, Riveria Maya Mexico Jenna and Chris (MayaLove) - November 12, 2010 - Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Ashley & Mark - November 15, 2010 - Riviera Maya Karen and Angelo - November 19, 2010 The Royal Playa del Carmen, Mexico Melissa and Mark- November 21, 2010 Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta Emily and Scott (Emily Joy) - T Giving Weekend, November 26, 2010 - Playa Del Carmen December 2010 Angela & Craig (Princess402) - December 8, 2010 - Dreams Riviera Cancun, Mexico Stephen & Sabrina (breeze616) - December 10, 2010 - Iberostar Rose Hall, Jamaica Shana and Jamel (chocolatedrop04)- December 11, 2010-Moon Palace, Mexico Jaime and TaBoris (jaimeburns) - December 11, 2010 Riviera Maya Carla & Christoper (adias.angel) - December 11, 2010 - Riviera Maya Vondra'a and Kevin(Peachy~Girl)- December 11, 2010- Miami, Florida Nichole & Ryan (coley8 - December 11, 2010 - Paradisus Punta Cana Carey & Gary (*tinkertoy*)- December 11, 2010 - Valentin Imperial Maya, Mexico Anastasia and Derek (Adj) - December 18, 2010 - Sandos Beach Resort, Mexico Jen and Kory (Jnagan2011)- December 20, 2010~ Riu Palace Riveria Maya, Play Del Carmen, Mexico! January 2011 Jan and Edward - January 01 2011 Jodie & Dave - Jan 11 2011 - riu caribe, cancun, mexico Christel & Tiante (CeeCee76) Jan 11 2011 Sun Palace, Cancun Jen & Ian (Jen1407) - Jan 19 2011 Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica Daniel & Mitzi- Jan 22, 2011~ Coyaba Gardens and Mahoe Falls Ocho Rios, Jamaica February 2011 Anita & Josh - February 2, 2011- Dreams Tulum, Mayan Riviera, Mexico Renée (Oryx) & Paul - February 3, 2011 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana, DR Carey & Marc (smtc0245) - February 17, 2011 - Dreams Punta Cana Tiffany and Jason - February 19, 2011 TBC April 2011 Cindy & Chole (Vintage Bride)- April 14,2011- Dreams Punta Cana Christina and Charles (futur_bride) - April 14 2011, Grand Palladium Riviera Maya, Mexico May 2011 Mel and Vince (Mellyrox) - May 04, 2011 Grand Palladium Jamaica Heather and Eric (hockeymom97) - May 5th, 2011, Beaches, Turks & Caicos Raquel and Sean (Mrs.G2B) -May 14, 2011 The Royal Playa Del Carmen Shannon & Paul (IrishgirlinNY)- May 28, 2011 Riu Ocho Rios Nicola & Stephen (Nicyx) - May 2011, Date TBC, Riu Plce Riviera Maya JUNE 2011 Adrianne & James (adridashanne) - June 17, 2011, Grand Palladium Riviera Heidi & Francois (heidilynn2 - June 28th, 2011, Valentin Imperial Maya, MX July 2011 Chris & John (sunstarsmoon) - July 8, 2011 Couples Sans Souci Ocho Rios Denedra & Eron (sorord) - July 30, 2011 Negril Jamaica August 2011 Mallory & Glenn (Mallory57)-August 13th, 2011-Moon Dance Cliffs-Negril, Jamaica November 2011 Eden & Eric (Eden) - November 11, 2011 - Michigan, USA August 2012 Cathy and Charles - August 2012

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Can't wait to hear about the big day!

July 2010 Jennifer and Juan- July 2nd, 2010- Gran Bahia Principe Tulum Kaytee and CJ- July 3rd, 2010- Destination still TBD! Quintina and Carloas (creoletexan) - July 3rd, 2010 - Nassau, Bahamas Jannae and Ryan (LadyTrunck)- July 6, 2010- Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Mexico!! Sarah and Mike (bahiabride2010) - July 7, 2010 - Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana Mandy and Chad- July 10, 2010- Sullivans Island, SC Lulu & Kirkton (lmuze) ~ July 10, 2010: Iberostar Rose Hall Suites, Montego Bay, Jamaica Cassie and Andrew - July 11, 2010 - Rancho Palos Verdes, California Edy And Jaxon (mswhatever) - July 17, 2010 Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton resort & Spa Jamaica Chelle and Todd (Janelley100) - July 17, 2010 Moon Palace Jessica & James -July 17, 2010 Paradisus Punta Cana Bobbett and Ricky (Natural)- July 18, 2010 San Juan, Puerto Rico Tracy and Cole - July 2010 in Playa del Carmen, TBD Meredith & Jedd - July 21, 2010 - The Royal Cancun, Mexico Louise (Woodsylou) and Andy - 30th July 2010 Moon Palace Golf and Spa Cancun Danielle and Ty (daniepps)- July 31, 2010 Azul Sensatori Resort Riviera Maya, Mexico August 2010 Melissa and Robby (hunniebee724) ~ August 19, 2010 NYC, Carnival Cruise Lines, Jennifer & Laurthel (Jennyco116) ~ August 20, 2010 Key West, Florida Crystal & Marques (hugrad) - August 9, 3010 St. Thomas, USVI Mindy & Jay ( MSG518 ) ~ August 21, 2010 Excellence Playa Mujeres, Mexico September 2010 Courtney & Chris-September 3,2010-Siesta Key, Fl Michelle & George - September 4, 2010 - Occidental Grand, Playa del Carmen Marisa & Dan - September 12, 2010 Glen Iris Inn, NY Cheryl & Joel - September 17, 2010 - Excellence Playa Mujeres, Mexico Kim & Mike - September 18,2010 - Cancun, Mexico Jen (jamk32179) & Steve- September 18,2010-The Royal Playa del Carmen Carolina (carolina24) & Alex - Sept 24, 2010 - Dreams Cancun Cindy (Shoesiesluvr) & Hector -September 25, 2010 - Gran Caribe Real Cancun Michael and Holy - 30th September,2010. Destination not yet decided. October 2010 Mindy & Joe - Oct. 4, 2010 - DRC Glenny & Anthony - October 9, 2010 - Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana Tee & CJ (Bride Loving CJ) - October 10, 2010 - nh-Royal Beach, Punta Cana Lori & Oliver (gossip girl) - October 10, 2010 - Destination TBD! Suzanne & Joe (sierra101010) - October 10, 2010 - Puerto Vallarta Ashley & Josh (xxashleyxx007) - October 15, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana, DR Chris & Crystal (Crystalballl) - October 20, 2010 - Playa Pesquero, Cuba Jo & Darren (Jo&Daz20-10-2010) - October 20, 2010 - Coral Coast - Fiji Luciel & Emil (luciel2820) - October 23, 2010 - Catalonia Royal Bavaro, Punta Cana Emma & Josh (EmmaGaussoin)- October 23, 2010- Dreams Riviera Cancun Alyssa & Adrian (MayanLily) - October 21, 2010 - Paradisus Riviera, Mexico Heather & Kevin (hat0112) - October 22, 2010 - Palm Beach, Aruba November 2010 Allie and Doug - November 5, 2010 - Sandals Regency, Saint Lucia Crista & Mike - November 10, 2010 - Azul Sensatori, Riveria Maya Mexico Jenna and Chris (MayaLove) - November 12, 2010 - Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Janine & Christopher - November 13, 2010 - Somerset, Turks & Caicos Ashley & Mark - November 15, 2010 - Riviera Maya Karen and Angelo - November 19, 2010 The Royal Playa del Carmen, Mexico Melissa and Mark- November 21, 2010 Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta Emily and Scott (Emily Joy) - T Giving Weekend, November 26, 2010 - Playa Del Carmen December 2010 Angela & Craig (Princess402) - December 8, 2010 - Dreams Riviera Cancun, Mexico Stephen & Sabrina (breeze616) - December 10, 2010 - Iberostar Rose Hall, Jamaica Shana and Jamel (chocolatedrop04)- December 11, 2010-Moon Palace, Mexico Jaime and TaBoris (jaimeburns) - December 11, 2010 Riviera Maya Carla & Christoper (adias.angel) - December 11, 2010 - Riviera Maya Vondra'a and Kevin(Peachy~Girl)- December 11, 2010- Miami, Florida Nichole & Ryan (coley8 - December 11, 2010 - Paradisus Punta Cana Carey & Gary (*tinkertoy*)- December 11, 2010- Riviera Maya, Mexico Anastasia and Derek (Adj) - December 18, 2010 - Sandos Beach Resort, Mexico Jen and Kory (Jnagan2011)- December 20, 2010~ Riu Palace Riveria Maya, Play Del Carmen, Mexico! January 2011 Jan and Edward - January 01 2011 Jodie & Dave - Jan 11 2011 - riu caribe, cancun, mexico Christel & Tiante (CeeCee76) Jan 11 2011 Sun Palace, Cancun Daniel & Mitzi- Jan 22, 2011~ Coyaba Gardens and Mahoe Falls Ocho Rios, Jamaica February 2011 Anita & Josh - February 2, 2011- Dreams Tulum, Mayan Riviera, Mexico Renée (Oryx) & Paul - February 3, 2011 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana, DR Carey & Marc (smtc0245) - February 17, 2011 - Dreams Punta Cana Tiffany and Jason - February 19, 2011 TBC Stephanie and Chris (sdsteph) - February 19, 2011 - Grand Sunset Princess PDC March 2011 Melaina and Patrick - March 3, 2011 - Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach, Riviera Maya, Mexico April 2011 Cindy & Chole (Vintage Bride)- April 14,2011- Dreams Punta Cana Christina and Charles (futur_bride) - April 14 2011, Grand Palladium Riviera Maya, Mexico May 2011 Mel and Vince (Mellyrox) - May 04, 2011 Grand Palladium Jamaica Heather and Eric (hockeymom97) - May 5th, 2011, Beaches, Turks & Caicos Raquel and Sean (Mrs.G2B) -May 14, 2011 The Royal Playa Del Carmen Shannon & Paul (IrishgirlinNY)- May 28, 2011 Riu Ocho Rios Nicola & Stephen (Nicyx) - May 2011, Date TBC, Riu Plce Riviera Maya JUNE 2011 Adrianne & James (adridashanne) - June 17, 2011, Grand Palladium Riviera July 2011 Chris & John (sunstarsmoon) - July 8, 2011 Couples Sans Souci Ocho Rios Denedra & Eron (sorord) - July 30, 2011 Negril Jamaica August 2011 Mallory & Glenn (Mallory57)-August 13th, 2011-Moon Dance Cliffs-Negril, Jamaica October 2011 Valentine_Baby - October 4, 2011 - Melia Las Dunas February 2012 Joy & Jay (JasonsMomma) - February 6, 2010 - RIU Ocho Rios Jamaica August 2012 Cathy and Charles - August 2012

I'm getting so excited!