mistibuard

Congratulations! The countdown is really on! Everything looks perfect. Best wishes!

I agree wholeheartedly!

I need to check out Emerald Bay.. I haven't even glanced at it. Yes, we're going with the Beautiful Beginnings package as well. I don't plan to make many changes. I'm getting my bouquet made by someone at my office. We're having a very small group 8-10 people, so I'll pay for the 30 minute cocktail reception--and from what the other brides at Beaches have told me is that I can ask the on-site coordinator to make reservations at one of the 16 restaurants...so we'll do that for a reception. How about you? Are you making any changes?

Great job Ashlee! I like the textured paper as well!

Hi ladies! I'm getting really excited about my AHR--even though it's not until April! I've decided to get a photo booth and was able to negotiate a really good price! (The guy is giving it to me for $600.) I sent the email below to five different vendors and I'm so glad that I was able to get one for less than the going rate ($875-$1200). This is the email that I sent: Hi Colby, I am having a destination wedding in Turks & Caicos, and a few weeks later we're having a reception in Dallas on April 30, 2011. I am very interested in renting a photo booth for our four hour event. Unfortunately, my budget is extremely tight and I was hoping that maybe you're currently offering some type of special. I'd also like to mention that having your photo booth at our reception will be a great marketing tool considering there will be exactly four other couples at the reception who will be marrying in 2011 as well. I will be extremely willing to recommend your service. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you, Misti Buard

I did the same as Brandy...I went straight through Beaches.

Thanks angelov!!

Congrats Angelov321! Should we keep our eyes open for your planning thread?

Wow Dayna! Time is truly flying by. How is planning going? Futuremissbk- I'm a Beaches bride! What theme are you going with? Be sure to show us your invites whenever you finish them! Thanks for joining ladies!

That's awesome Maggie!

Are there any other March 2011 brides besides Margin123 and myself?!

Congratulations Asbarret! Thank you for the tips about mixbook and I hope your manicure holds up as promise! Have a great time in Mexico!

Welcome boutiquebride! If you scroll through the forum you will see a section for Mayan Riveria brides and you will find tons of information there. I hope that helps!

Beautiful!

Hey Houston Brides!! How is everyone's planning going?

Wow jszy! Your AHR sounds very similar to mine. Our reception will be seven weeks after we return. And just like you, we'll have a slide show of the wedding, the event staff will be serving hors d'ourves as guest arrive, they will introduce us and we will come from the bridal room. I haven't picked my menu yet, but it'll probably be salad, two different types of pasta, grilled chicken and veggies and I'm not sure what else. I can't wait! You said it best, we get the best of both worlds!

That's interesting that you mentioned the music. I emailed a lady I met on Facebook who was married at our resort last month and asked her if they used their ipod or not. Have you started with your OOT bags? I've purchased the bags and actually purchased some lotion, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, etc. from JanineA (on the forum). I'll be working on the Passport Welcome Books soon, but I think that will be the last thing I do since I need so many small details from our guests.

WooHoo Margin! At least we know it's two of us on here..lol! How is the planning going? Isn't it crazy that it's 5 months away? To be exact mine is 20 weeks---funny!

Susan, I'm not getting married at your resort, but my wedding definitely probably be as intimate as yours. I love it!! Congratulations!

Hi Ladies, I didn't see a general thread for the brides who are getting married in March 2011. I hope that there are a few of us on this forum! I'll start.. I'm getting married at Beaches Turks & Caicos, and so far the planning is going fairly well. We're having a relatively small group (8-10) people, but I honestly love that! So far I've gotten my dress (haven't had any alterations yet of course). I have FI's ring, we've purchased flights, and paid the final balance on the wedding. Those are the major things. I've purchased several swimsuits and other items to wear while at the beach. How's everyone else's planning going? We're 5 months away from March!

I love it! Absolutely beautiful!

Thanks for sharing! I'm calling my local Walgreens now before I purchase online. Thanks again!

I definitely like it up as well...and it will look great with the flower! They're both cute.

This is a very old thread, but are there any other brides who are having a formal AHR? I am. Like a few posted on this thread, my focus is on both on the wedding and the AHR.. We're having a 150 at the AHR...so I have to focus on it.

Congrats Raazzy!!