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wonderful job! congrats!

your dress is very pretty and very beachy!

everything looks awesome! thanks for sharing and your jewelry was very nice!

hawaii! so awesome! thanks for sharing.

i love the margarita glasses! awesome planning journal!

amazing! thanks!

your shoes and dress and EVERYTHING looks amazing! congrats!

your DIY ideas are awesome! thanks for sharing this!

this is very helpful! everything looks so great!

this is really beautiful! your earrings and bridesmaids earrings are awesome! congrats!

thank you for this!!!
 

Originally Posted by alison15 

You do get your originals back of your certificates.  Since we left the day after on a Sunday when the office was closed, they were given back to my parents so if you aren't staying you may want to arrange how to get them back.

 

For private functions you can allow time in between for pictures.  Functions are 4 generally 4 hours unless you want it shorter, over 4 hours you have to pay extra. You can definitely have time in between for pictures, generally your coordinator will recommend it. To book your private functions you can do it 3-4 months in advance.  If you are booking hair appts for bridesmaids or other guests, they will need to have booked already and you will need their booking confirmation number. 

 

They say gratuity is included b/c it's all inclusive but when you see how hard the people are working at your events, you will want to tip them.  I would plan at least $20 for the bartender at any private function, $20 for the personal server assigned to the bride and groom for the private event, $20 for the sound tech, at least $50 for the WC and $20 for her assistant.  I did not tip the priest which was probably a faux pas however, he did not come to our rehearsal so we had no idea what was going on during the ceremony and he made us take a picture with him before the ceremony ended so he could leave as fast as possible after the ceremony so I guess I didn't feel it was warranted.  I would recommend just having extra tip money on you as we didn't realize some of the people we would want to tip and ended up having to borrow money to make sure everyone was covered.  Also the wedding office was not open on Sunday morning so make sure you tip your WC that night or prior too if you are leaving the day after.

love your style!

I had to get a copy from an the vital records place. it was $15 and you can get more copies of them at the same time. its just as good as the real thing and it is stamped for authenticity.
 

Originally Posted by mochamakes3 

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Originally Posted by BeautifulBrideAngela 

Sheesh....I'm full of all kinds of questions today.

 

What does anyone know about the birth certificates?  I was reading in the requirements that they keep them?  Is that correct?  

Did you get an answer on this? I'm also wondering if we can just provide a notarized photocopy?

Does anyone know if we can change our package after we signed the contract and out down the deposit? we originally wanted the Diamond package but when i added everything up that I would actually want from the package we were basically throwing away money! If we switch to the complimentary package it would save us about $1,000!

does anyone know?

your dress is beautiful. I bet you were so beautiful!

the bridesmaid dresses are so cool. very classy!

awesome!!!! great hair!

girl- you already know how I feel about this. LOL.

let it be

thanks! this is a pretty great deal! Now I just have to get people to book!
 

Originally Posted by nabreu7 

Here ya go! )

 

5-9 rooms or 15 room nights = 1 cocktail (function areas are assigned upon availability with the onsite wedding planner and confirmed upon arrival)

10-19 rooms or 30 room nights = 2 nights comp + 1 cocktail (function areas area assigned upon availability with the onsite wedding planner and confirmed upon arrival)

20-24 rooms or 60 room nights = 4 comp nights + 1 private function

25 + rooms or 75 room nights = 7 comp nights  + unlimited private function + one room upgrade  for the bride and groom to the next available room category

 

how many nights do you have to book in order to get complimentary cocktail hour and reception?

I am wearing barefoot sandles http://www.ladybead.com/contents/en-us/p555.html

BUT I am worried it may be too hot so I am bring a pair of white flops just in case

It depends on who you use but it has been confirmed that you can use Del Sol or their sister company, La Luna (who we are using) and you only have to pay for day passes. The resort will allow them in. usually 2 photographers come so it would be like $90 per person.

Originally Posted by Vettiebean 

Hi ladies, 

 

for those of you who are using outside photographers, how are you getting them in? Buying day passes? Buying a night's stay? I've heard different stories on this. Trying to get more info! 

 

Much appreciated! 

OOOOOOHHH! I love this idea!

Originally Posted by clgriffi7 

I will also have my engagement ring on my right hand until after the wedding band is in place.  There is wording that the officiant can say such that your fiance/husband places the wedding band and then moves the engagement ring as part of the ceremony.  Here is a quote from the "Share your ceremony script" thread:

 

"The engagement ring is a symbol of promise and intention. Now the intention is realized and the promise fulfilled. GROOM, please place the engagement ring on BRIDE’s finger over her wedding band to symbolize that the love that brought you together will always protect and sustain your marriage."

I absolutely love this wording and will be adding it to my ceremony.