Colleen84

So pretty! Love the way it falls and the the bodice is so flattering! Congrats!

Beautiful gown! I love the beading...Best of luck !!!!

I was so nervous about looking at gowns when I was first engaged because of my height. I just figured they would all fall too short!!! This was the first gown I fell in love with and knew it was the one immediately! My seamstress didn't even have to mess with the length...and it was even kind of tricky walking in the sand with it! It's nice to hear there are other tall brides out there!! Have you found your gown yet? Best wishes!!!

Thanks!! It's actually J. Crew with a few custum alterations and custum sash...once the bow was tied in the back the train was about 6 ft long...I'm 6'2 !! Haha! It made for great photos in the wind!

Here's my wedding dress! Absolutely perfect for a beach wedding!!!! Married 6.28.2011

Hope these pics help! The primers really made a difference!! They made all my makeup go on so smoothly and really made it last!!! I swear by Bobbi Brown shadows!! They never once creased up or smudged- I used Velvet Plum, Fawn and Navajo and they were perfect for an outdoor ceremony in the daylight, they had just enough shimmer without looking like a disco ball! I had tried a bunch of grey smokey tones at Sephora but they looked too harsh for daytime so I am so happy I went with the Velvet Plum( it's more of a bronze with a hint a purple) and it gave much more of a romantic beachy look! I also used Almay duo eyeliner in soft black and champagne , Ardell false eyelashes and DiorShow waterproof in Blackout. My bronzer and blush was Estee Lauder's Bronze Goddess- I've used it for years now and so appropriate for a beach wedding! The only thing I wish i had done differently was to have found an under eye concealer that was a little heavier- I just used my everyday one but in certain photos I can see that the light ( it was an overcast day so there was a glare) made my undereyes appear darker than they actually were! My overall look was very minimal but with most focus on my eyes, I kept it very simple! Hope this helps!! Once I find more time I will write my full review with tons of pics!!!

Here are some shots that might show my makeup best( had to put a dress shot in there too, haha!!)...I did a very minimal look mostly focusing on my eye makeup. I used Bobbi Brown eyeshadows in Velvet Plum, Fawn and Navajo( I love love love Bobbi Brown shadows..they never creased and stayed in place all day!)...they had a great shimmer that doesn't make you look like a disco ball, especially when you are outside in the daylight! I also used an Almay eyeliner duo in soft black and champagne, Ardell false eyelashes and DiorShow in Blackout waterproof....I also just used my everyday concealer and bronzer...nothing special so I wish I had used a better undereye concealer- it was an overcast day so the lighting made my undereyes appear darker then they actually were...thank goodness it was only in some of the photogs shots though...but keep that in mind!! The two primers I used really helped it all go on smoothly and stay on through the night!! Hope this helps! I promise once I have more time I will right up my full review with lots of pics!

Thanks so much for the detailed review! I can't wait to arrive at AS tomorrow and hope everything goes as planned...but like you, I understand it may not and have prepared myself to look on the brighter side...even if it's raining ( like it says in the forecast) I'll be the crazy bride running around in it!! I can't wait to see your pictures! We almost went with Elizabeth Medina...she was wonderful to communicate with but unfortunately a little out of our budget...we are going with Caribe instead! Also, how did it go through custums at the Cancun airport? Just curious what they do about the favors and stuff...hopefully I'll get the green light though!!! Thanks!

Congrats to you as well! I definately will write a review and post lots of pictures...I always found that most helpful especially with a newer resort like Azul!!!!!!

I went to sephora and the girl swore up and down that Smashbox Photofinish light oilfree was the best primer...and I swear it is too! I was hoping to save it for the wedding but already have to go back and get another ( I originally bought the travel size since I wasn't sure if I'd like it)!! Also, I have oily skin and was weary about using a moisturizer in Mexico but she showed me the Peter Thomas Roth Clini-matte All day Oil control with SPF 20...it's a moisturizer that wisks away any oil every hour ( I know it sounds a little "weird science") and it actually works! I love it and it makes your skin feel so smooth and if you use the smashbox primer right after I swear it really makes the difference!!! I also love the Diorshow Blackout and got it in waterproof! For eye makeup I'm using Bobbi Brown in Velvet Plum, Fawn and Navajo...they are all slightly shimmery but NOT glittery...and if you want a smokey eye but not too heavy it's perfect for a beach wedding since they'e more in the bronze family! Hope that might help!!!

Hey there!!! I am also getting married at Azul Sensatori next week!!! I was just wondering what you did about ceremony programs? Im having some trouble getting the timing right on evrything since I wont really know how long the walk is down the beach,etc...any suggestions? Thanks! I can't wait to finally see the resort!

I have really oily skin and don't want to look like an oil slick on my wedding day...I keep hearing about the MUFE primers and foundation..Any other suggestions? Also considering going for a consultation at MAC, does anyone know how much that will cost? Thanks!

Yes I am also new to this site and I am getting married at Azul Sensatori in june 2011...any details, tips, etc would be greatly appreciated!