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Has anyone been in contact with Shades of Pale lately? I was having a great interaction with Amalia and ordered samples right before Chinese New Year, but I have yet to receive my samples and I got an answer from Agnes when I inquired as to where they were that she was resending them. That was still over a week ago. I had such high hopes after reading the reviews here and seeing her quote, but now I'm petrified. What if I do order from her and it doesn't get here in time? She just seems to have dropped off the face of the earth =(
 

I'm curious about the wind factor too. Also, I wish I knew if I was working with long tables or round tables. That would help in trying to determine what types of arrangements I should be looking at. So much to consider

how do you guys know what tables you will be having? Do you get a choice?

That's a really smart idea. I really like the suggestions I've seen for games like playing cards and soduku. Not that anyone is going to be bored, but its nice to lounge and do something that simple and fun. Makes me anxious to be lying on that beach doing NOTHING lol

Their FB pictures do look nice. I'm curious as to how they compare to Maya Floral

me too! i just got some prices back from marvin (recommended elsewhere in the forums) and it seems that his prices have gone up quite a bit =(

I agree with YWS2012, invite them and absolve yourself from any blame. Just expect that they wont come, you never know, they may surprise you. But you're right, you don't need friends like that. IF they aren't going to be happy for you and supportive then you are better off without them being there.

I got my samples of the $99 fabric and the Irish linen yesterday!

A. they got to me SUPER fast

B. they were packaged very professionally, I'm pretty impressed

C. I don't know which I like better =D

Have any of you ordered the Irish linen vs the $99 cotton suits? Its a tough decision but both look really good.

maybe everyone is afraid of 2012 and being closer to the Maya =D

There were some killings in Mexico City recently, drug related. That's relatively a relatively new occurence. Nothing new or shocking has happened. People don't realize how huge mexico is...or how completely different the yucutan is. Sad =(

Originally Posted by mrsbruff2b 

Did I miss something?  Did something happen in Mexico recently?  I got my first RSVP "no" and she was like "You didn't hear about Mexico?" and "We don't feel safe" but she wouldn't elaborate...?

I decided to go through a TA, I loved having them do the legwork and deal with the slow responses, etc. It kept me from stressing. Plus, family can make payments toward their stay to the travel agency. She answers emails at the craziest times of night sometimes =D  Have a great time planning!

I used Teresa Stauring 

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Originally Posted by dzaccaria 

Hello girls! I have been following this thread for a while now (a little stalkerish?!) to get an idea of DIY projects and also just main things about the Moon Palace! I am going to book for May 2013. I jsut want to know how you went about the booking process! I saw on the website that I can put in a request for a specific date and time. Is that how everyone here did it? Or should I email someone specific?

 

Any info would be amazing!!! I cant wait to book a date and start planning!!!!

We did a normal registry at a couple of places and just put links on our wedding site. I don't tell anyone about it unless they ask. I looked at the honeymoon registries and I just didn't like the idea of these places getting a cut of what our families and friends give us. To each their own though!

I like the idea of doing welcome cocktails or "we're having dinner at X place, join if you're free". I'd hate to bombard people with all this formal wedding stuff; I'd like them to enjoy this trip as a vacation for them as well.

You should do it when its easiest for  you. The wedding police won't come after you if you find it easier to do it further in advance =D

Originally Posted by nancya 

I had no idea 2 weeks before the wedding is ideal. Some friends of mine did theirs 2 months before the wedding.....good to know.

I think that my FI will appreciate a boudoir session more than a TTD session, not worth the money imo, but if you love it and can afford it then do it!

My wedding is the day after yours! I'm mailing out my invites here in the next 2 weeks as well so sounds like we have great timing =D

I love the idea of doing a welcome dinner, but maybe informal cocktails are the way to go even if there are no travel constraints. It may be a stuffy weekend if every event is formal. I think you are setting a great tone doing it that way!

Thats why i was wondering, in your pics they look super nice. I though maybe in person it was more "beach" specific looking, but that's so great to know!
 

Originally Posted by missmely 

theyre totally appropriate for work, the linen is not your typical old navy linen, it looks dressy. you can tell in my pics above
 

 

I totally get you there. We've been engaged since '08 and we've been planning a wedding in Mexico for 2 years. Somehow people are still procrastinating and complaining. My own sisters can't save in 2 years to come, so i get the irritation that people "can't afford it" but make blatant decisions that convey that they can, in fact, afford it. I'm excited, but I'll be happy when this is all over lol

I dont think that the club option is tacky at all. You should do what you would like to do! I heard good things about CocoBongo but we never made it there when we did a site visit

very nice, the book marks are adorable

great! they look very well done. I'd be proud to had those out!

i'm right there with you. If money was no object, we'd be doing it in spain and then spending a year abroad. I want to travel so badly it hurts
 

Originally Posted by lisa203 

If money were no object, we'd pay for everyone's stay and charter a private plan to get everyone there. After the wedding we'd travel the world on our five month honeymoon.

A girl can dream, right? LOL

Very smart. I go into a cleaning frenzy whenever we are planning on going away. It would be amazing to have someone else do the "deep cleaning" and I could just worry about the basics. Do it!

Oh I love the underwater camera idea! Very cool!
 

Originally Posted by beachbride0519 

Wow! This thread has so many great ideas! I'm still undecided on OOT bags also...I may just do the underwater cameras and another small gift with a welcome note. Thanks ladies!!