Michele4172011

Yikes, I'm NEXT!! We leave on Wednesday. Trying to pack all of the OOT bag stuff and clothes tonight. I am losing sleep over transporting my dress!

Ticia-- your ring is beautiful. Ladies, my FI found strands of Christmas Lights online for like $7 a strand. DO NOT pay the high resort prices! I leave 3 weeks from today! We paid our final payment, but now I feel like I want to include more things... I guess I can do it when I get there? Thanks for the reminder about the CASH only for the set up fee, I wasn't planning to bring much with me, but now I will. I'm still in search of laterns (any ideas where to look?)

I was really excited to find this dress, and wanted to pass it along! Victoria's Secret maxi dress. I can't wait to wear this to a luau in Maui for our honeymoon!

One more post, I'm paying for everything on Monday!!! We leave one month from tomorrow. Time is flying by!

I really like this idea! I have been stressing about weight and transporting everything to Mexico, so for our guest book, we decided to purchased a colored photo coffee table book of Riviera Maya. We'll have each guest sign their favorite picture, and we'll be able to have the book out all of the time-- so it's not a "traditional" guest book. gom4good, I am bringing in my photographer from the states. The reviews are great. I would definitely take a look at his website and the reviews on here: Chris Schmitt http://www.chrisschmittphotography.com. He has been great to work with so far and I'm soooo excited for him to shoot my wedding next month! I thought he would be way out of my price range, but in the end, it was very reasonable. I knew this was one area of my wedding that I couldn't compromise. When we only have 27 guests coming, the only thing we will have to show the rest of our family and friends is our pictures! (I'm honestly getting excited all over again) Our wedding is scheduled for 5:30pm next month and knowing that the sun is going to go down around 7, I was thinking about doing the first look as well. I don't think my fiance wants too... Any advice?

My shower was so nice! My mom and sister really out-did themselves! My FI and I spend hours yesterday and today going through gifts! SO FUN! Thank you ladies for the well wishes. I hope your showers are as much fun as mine was! Quick question-- For those of you who have done OOT bags.. and hangover kits with bag tops, where did you find the clear (without writing) ziplock bags? Everywhere I look all of the bags have writing on them, like freezer storage bags. I've even tried the cheap ones.

Tris, you look gorgeous in your dress!! I had my first dress fitting this week. I'll have to post some pictures when my mom is able to upload them. So, last night, my friend brought over a dress she had purchased, but did not wear for her wedding. She bought it for $200 at Filene's running of the brides, but retail is around $1200. She said I can HAVE it! I was going to wear it in my TTD session, but not sure I want to lug TWO dresses to Mexico. The other problem is that I think I might like that dress better than the one my bought for me. I think my mom would be hurt if I didn't wear "my" dress for the ceremony. So, I think I have to rule out any other option. Right? I'll have to post both dresses to get your thoughts (when I get both uploaded to the computer). I feel like I've gotten a lot accomplished recently, programs and menus are underway. Not sure if I am missing anything! Only 43 days left! Bridal shower day for me today! Yay! I can barely stand the wait for 1pm! Trying to keep myself busy so time goes by fast.

I found travel aloe at The Christmas Tree Shop if that helps anyone as well!

Brandy-- I LOVE your gifts! Everytime I feel like I've accomplish something, I see your posts and I want to go back to the drawing board. I might check out the bikini bags. I purchased a robe and matching cosmetic bags for my sister (MOH) and mom and of course a white one for me. I've seen a few pictures with girls in robes while they get ready on the wedding day, so I thought this would be cute. A gift and a picture opportunity! I also got them monogramed. I think I am going to have everyone over before the trip for our wedding and give them their gifts then. I already have a ton to carry with me, so that will eliminate the gifts! I'm freaking out about carrying my dress on the plane. Does anyone have any good advice? I was going to buy a really great steamer or just have it professionally steamed when I get there. What is everyone else doing?

I just ordered mine yesterday from Kustom Koozies and the date they should arrive is March 15th. You still have plenty of time!

Teira, I bought the same Guess flip flops from Nordstrom this weekend, I love them!! I also have bright pink heels that I will wear for pictures only. So many fun things to look forward to this month. Bridal shower this weekend, my Bachelorette party in 2 weeks and of course shopping for my weddingmoon in Mexico and honeymoon in Maui!!

Just booked massage appointments at Red Door Spa for my bachelorette party in Atlantic City! Gosh, do I need a massage!! Yippe, can't wait!

Less is More-- So great to hear everything was more than what you dreamed... after reading your experience, I'm almost wishing to be bumped myself I can't wait to see pictures soon.

I am running into a situation where the resort is sold out. I remember a couple (ok, a lot of) pages back someone mentioned a work around. Can someone let me know what they have done? Was it another travel agency outside of the Karisma GI approved agency?

Brandy, I love your koozies! I think I am going to place an order with Kustom Koozies this week. Perfect to top off the OOT bags. The Christmas Tree shop was a god send for my OOT, almost finished!

Does anyone have a Welcome Letter template specific to Azul Sensatori? I've found a few great ones on this site, but nothing for AS. I'm finishing up my OOT bags very soon. I can't wait. It's the little things that add up!! My wedding is in 2 months and 3 days! So much to do! Less is More, I hope everything is going well. I would also be a mess if they switched everything last minute, but remember you are going there to marry the love of your life and it will be beautiful. Your guests are there for you. I hear AB is very cute and boutiquey so I think you are still in great hands. Please keep us posted.

Good Morning ladies! I've been a little MIA with work travel and of course catching up reading everything. I have a question that maybe you can help with-- has anyone purchased hanging lanterns? If so, where did you find them? Looking for the best price. I'll be able to pass them along to the next bride after I'm finished!

Question for the recent brides-- how did you transport your wedding dress? And did you steam it onsite? Starting to worry about how well my dress will hold up during the travel...

Hey ladies! I went to Bath and Body Works yesterday to pick up some miniature hand sanitzers and same across the most adorable candles!! Right now, they have their "island" line small candles 3 for $5. Check them out! They come in orange, white, pink, green-- they are perfect for OOT bags or bridal shower favors. Each one of them have a cute name "Island Margarita" or "Pink Sangria", etc. Just had to pass it along!! I fell in love with them.

Wow, I know I say this often, but I just can't keep up. It always takes me a 1/2 hour to read everything before I repost. I love the orange and I don't think it will look halloweenish at all. I wanted to share with you that I finally bought a TTD today from Macy's. Free shipping. I really hope it works. Let me know what you think.http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=528415&CategoryID=18109#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D387 I'm not sure if I included the link right. If not, let me know. Starting to work with Rebecca on my OOT bag tops. I know I am behind but I needed a better idea of final headcount before paying for things. It's GO time now!!

Yes, your guests staying at another resort can come for FREE if you are paying for a private reception. I believe it's for 8 hours. I love this when I found out. I have 4 people using a timeshare rather than staying with us. Yes, like Tisha mentioned. You can pay for their 3 night stay, it will be cheaper than $800. Worth a shot. I'm not sure when you're wedding date is, but my photographer is supposed to be great. Quote: Originally Posted by schmieding I hate that it now cost $800 to bring in an outside photographer! Happy Wedding Day from me too! I can't wait unti you get back and share your experience with us, I'm getting anxious. Tisha- I heard we are supposed to get 8-10 inches of snow late this afternoon.

Brandy-- where did you order the tote bag? 2 months for koozies, ouch! Where did you order from? I need to order mine very soon to make sure I have them in time! I also reached out to Rebecca at Allurements by Rebecca to see if she can make my bag tops for me. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration!

Double congrats from me too!! For brides with the Plaza Zavez reception location, I really want to have "Christmas" lights wrapped around the poles. Have you purchased any? Seen pictures? Know how much it costs there? How about lanterns? I have found the lanterns online, but I think there is some sort of DIY that needs to be done for the lights? I'm not a great DIY-er at all! Can anyone help?

Marci-- I LOVE your dress!!

Thank you! I'm so glad you girls have experienced the same thing and have had positive experiences. I have a call with them on Monday. I just got really ticked off when I received a very impersonal email through my TA. The feedback I gave Fabio on Friday was that they need to handle each change with a reassuring phone call, rather than email. That's what I consider top notch customer service. I'm looking forward to finalizing my details soon and moving past this. Your words definitely let me know this isn't the end of the world. You are my angels! Originally Posted by Less is more This happened to me but the major proiblem was that they didn't tell me until i called 10 times and then finally i told my TA which was through destination weddings how displeased i was and boy they have been top notch since then. I would email her at 10pm and she would email me back within the hour. So if you are working with DW tell your TA and it will change! Start printing your detail sheets everytime you make any changes. My second WC was missing stuff but i corrected her immediately! As long as you have documentation they should have to honor it! Goodluck! You will get more attention now that your wedding is closer. They didn't really do much until 2 mo before the wedding. 28 more days!!!! Yeah I love the royal blue shoes idea! I wish my wedding colors had blue in them, just so I can wear blue shoes (something blue)! I can't wait to see pictures of both of your weddings.