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Good to know, Thanks Lisa. Can you send his email to me please. I know his information was on here but probably like 300 pages back by now haha. He's 350 right? Is that the day of and trial?

I have a question, to bypass the outside vendor fee with the make up artist and the hair stylist, why can't you just get them a day pass? Would that work? Instead of coming through the wedding enterance why not come through like the rest of the people with day passes?

I know haha, and I'm expecting them to dance after too! I hope no one gets sick on the dance floor

AHHHH!! We are about to book our AHR July 9th 2011. At a really modern chinese resturant so excited! There is going to be 12 courses plus cocktail hour! I want my guests to roll out of the place haha. Can't wait!

We chose not to do OOT bags. We wanted to and think its a really nice idea, but its not in the budget. We are doing thank you gifts for the bridal party and an AHR. We only second guessed our self before we booked the Royal. We looked at So many other resorts, the Riu's, other Royals, Palaces, Dorado, Iberostar. But no one could beat the location. With its sister resort right next door and 5th ave across the street! We did look at a place like tensing pen, it was in Jamaica. You booked the whole place and it was just you and your guests. Which at first we thought was great! But then thinking of it, their are going to be times when you just want to be alone and get away from everyone and at a place like that you can't. I'm really sorry to hear that you had to change your plans because of other people. I'm really happy it all worked out for you though. Origionally we were thinking about Aruba but it was over our budget. Hope you still check back in with us. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we still want to hear how everything is going for you during your planning and of course seeing your pics!

Thanks everyone for posting about the transfers, I think we are going to go with cancun transfers. When we booked our trip my TA said transfers were taken care of and included but i know its not private and will probably take forever dropping other people off at different hotels. I just want to get in the car, truck, limo what ever be handed a drink and go straight there. haha Prettypigpig the invitations came out great! I am sending out formal invitations in the beginning of January, or when ever the FI finishes painting them!! GRRR taking a long time. The bridal party and close family already booked so that was good. Jlaurr?? - We booked the Gazebo patio for our private reception. We have a small party, the pictures look really nice when its all set up. PM me if you want me to send you pics of it. We are also running an Ipod for the night. We are having an AHR and figured we'd spend the money on it then. News to me!!... I didn't know you have to have 20 people to have a private reception! ? good to know I also like the camcorder idea, I would recommend investing in a tri pod though. Theirs nothing worse than seeing your video and wanting to throw up from everything shaking too much.

YEAH ! I finally have people booked!!

hi girls, what were the names of the private transfer services everyone used for the airport?

ChicagoBride, I love the pics!

Lisa, OMG love your review! So happy to hear everything went well, thank you for posting which room you had and the view!! can't wait to see all your pics. I just read the review to the FI and he's even more excited about going now. haha. Did I miss your review about La Tortuga? Jess- I'm dying to read your review!

Welcome back Giraffexx, can't wait to read your review. For Past Brides or people who have done site visits. Do you have any recommendations for specific room numbers? For the wedding we choose a master one bedroom oceanview. Has anyone stayed in one of those rooms that has pics?

OMG Lisa, everything looks amazing. Our rings are almost identical! Your itinerary booklet is awesome! I'm planning on basically having the same thing! Royal gazebo, almost the same times, rehersal at La Tortuga. LOVE IT!! Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back. Have a great time!

Chicago Bride - I also used Maya Di Seno. Jana- I got my quote from them PM me and I'll send it to you.

Thanks everyone for the great ideas!

Ok ladies, I need help. What is or did everyone get their bridesmaids for gifts? I feel like I should get them something really nice because their all taking the trip down to Mexico for us. Last weekend was my sisters wedding and she got us personalized jewelery boxes that were $125 each! I don't think that's in our budget. She also only had 2 of us and I have 4 girls to buy for. What kind of gifts are you getting your bridal party?

AHHH JES, your now a MRS!!! Congratulations I'm sure everything went awesome! Can't wait to see your pics and hear all about it! Lisa- That's too funny that you thought you saw it on web cam! LMFAO

I was also told if they don't set anything up then you don't have to pay the vendor fee. I am using him for everything for my wedding. Natalie- Welcome back! glad to hear everything was a hit! can't wait to see your review!

Wow Jes! You did an amazing job on everything! Your wedding is going to be so much fun and I'm sure everyone will appreciate all the hard work you put into everything. I can't wait till you get back to see your pictures. Congratulations!

Welcome Mike! They should have someone at the resort for you already. Depending on what day you get married you have to pay the $400. We opted for a wednesday to aviod it. But they should still have someone for you.

I think you should def do it! I think that if you really want it and dont' wind up having it, you'll regret it. Try Blue Lens. They gave me an AWESOME price for the day of and the TTD session which also includes them picking us up the day after and fees into the caves. If you email them talk to Enzo.

I have a small map of the hotel lay out , where the rooms are and where the restaurants are. let me know if you want me to PM it.

Jess- I am also having the girls walk in before me by them selves. He wants some support from his boys before I get up there. haha

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OMG these came out SO good! I love them! Quote: Originally Posted by Bride2B22 Hey Chicas- I just posted my first DYI Project!! My Passport Invites!! just wanted to share with my favorite ladies!! http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/65069/bride2b22-s-diy-passport-invites