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    Gran Bahia Principe Akumal/Tulum/Coba - POST HERE!

    in Riviera Maya and Cancun Accommodations & Site

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    It's been awhile since I have been on here (just got back to work and trying to adjust to life as a working mom haha), but after some catch up reading I would like to say thanks to all the ladies who posted questions and those who replied - answered a few questions I had! And thank you Theresa for posting the albums of the resorts - GORGEOUS!!

     

    I have a few more questions that I hope someone can answer:

     

    1) we are taking our daughter who will be about 15 months and will still be on milk - is the milk at the resort good and is it available at all 3 meal times?

    2) what time would be a good time to book our spa appointments if my wedding is at 3pm?

    3) also wondering about the hair down thing - I was really hoping to wear my hair curly and down (curled it is just at my shoulders), but I am afraid it will not last......

     

    Thanks :)

    Ariel

    OFFICIAL Gran Bahia Principe Riviera Maya Thread

    in Riviera Maya and Cancun Accommodations & Site

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    Thank you :) It is great to be able to be able to ask all of these questions - you are amazing for answering all of them!!
     

    Originally Posted by Tlseege View Post

     brought along 16 yards of blue fabric and then we cut off some of it for the table runners, so I think I used about 12-14 yards.  I wish it was a little longer though as you can see it didn't go to the ground.  I also wish I had specifically asked to NOT use the white stuff, but oh well!

     

    The WC took my fabric during our meeting and set it up without a problem.  I had to pay extra for the flowers though.



     

    Gran Bahia Principe Akumal/Tulum/Coba - POST HERE!

    in Riviera Maya and Cancun Accommodations & Site

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    Thank you so much!!! Just checking out the official thread right now!!!

     

    Originally Posted by Tlseege View Post

    Lyzzie, i love your hair!  It turned out beautifully!!  And congratulations!!

     

    Megz, I cannot wait to see your photos and hear all about your big day!

     

    Ariel, for makeup, do not use mineral makeup.  It reflects bad in photographs.  I would recommend MAC and then using the finishing spray on top.  It helps set the makeup and makes it last all day.

     

    And I definitely sent photos of what I wanted my flowers and cake to look like.  The flowers turned out beautifully.  The cake... well... not as beautiful, but it tasted delicious!  And I didn't pay extra for the cake so honestly, I didn't really care!  You can see pictures of them all and find out about other brides on the official thread for the GBP. 

     

    Also, I'm traveling to the GBP in 21 short days!!!  Does anyone have any requests? I plan on doing a walking tour similar to the one I posted from Dreams Cabo.  And of course I'll have the wedding photographs that I'll be taking, but does anyone have specific requests? 

     



     

    To registry or not to registry??

    in Wedding Etiquette, Traditions, to dos

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    This is a great thread!!!

     

    We also had a hard time debting on registering or not, but have decided to register because we are also having an AHR and a shower. We are going to put a lot of those smaller items on (I hate when you look at a registry and it's all bigger stuff, which isn't what you are really looking for when attending a bridal shower). Like others, we already live together, but would love to replace some things with better quality :) Thanks for everyone's opinion - this website has been the best thing to ever happen to me haha!!

    Is it tacky??

    in At Home Reception (AHR)

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    I am so happy I stumbled onto this thread!!! We are getting married in Mexico at the end of April and having our AHR at the end of May and I am wearing my dress!!! I agree that it is hard to figure out what you want to do for your AHR! His mom is all about making it a formal event - with everything from speeches and toasts to first dances to cutting the cake. The only thing we aren't having is a sit-down dinner, but we are having a ton of apps so no one will go hungry!

     

    I am trying to convince her to skip arranged seating (max 150 ppl) and go with the idea not everyone will be sitting and this way we can invite more people (200 ppl) (there is tons seating between outside and the bar area) - does this seem like a bad idea???

    Gran Bahia Principe Akumal/Tulum/Coba - POST HERE!

    in Riviera Maya and Cancun Accommodations & Site

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    Megz thanks for the info about the photos - that seems to be what you would pay here. Can't wait to read your review and see your pictures!!

     

    Does anyone have any suggestions for make-up to use that lasts thru the elements?

     

    Also - trying to pick my cake and the photos they sent seemed.....ummm....a little outdated. Did anyone just send a photo of what they wanted and if so, how did it turn out?

    AHR - I need some advice

    in At Home Reception (AHR)

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    Thank you!! I think that is a great idea to be specific in the invites!!
     

    Originally Posted by lucy<3woody View Post

    Go with a casual dress code if you want it to be more of a party atmosphere. I think you can easily do all of those traditional wedding reception things, such as cake cutting and speeches without having a formal dinner. Just indicate the specifics on the invitation.

     

    For example:

    Please join us for Appetizers, Cake, and Cocktails to celebrate the marriage of Arielh and Husband.

     

    Reception at 7pm at Name of Location

     

    Cake Cutting and Speeches at 7:30pm

     

    Dance at 8PM

     

     

    This will help people understand that there is some structure to the evening, what they can expect as far as food and drink, and will also keep you on track to ensure that you fit in all of the things that you want, such as the first dance. If you know that the music starts at 8pm, everyone can be prepared for the special dances right away, then a night of fun!



     

    AHR - I need some advice

    in At Home Reception (AHR)

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    I love the idea of thinking of it as more of a party!! Question for you ladies thou: at our DW we are nothing really having a reception (with the first dances and what not - we are having the ceremony, dinner and then the younger crowd is heading to the disco), so I am completely lost on how our AHR should work...any ideas???

     

    I want to incoportate the first dances, a cutting of the cake (at the in-laws request), and a few speeches, but we are not having a sit down dinner, just appetizers......If anyone can suggest how to make this work I would be SO thankful!! O and the girls want to wear the dresses again so I am unsure if I should make the event a dressy or casual dress code......
     

    Originally Posted by iGotsGills View Post

     

    We did our AHR a week after we returned home from our honeymoon, but we made it more of a party than another wedding reception (we figured we did the whole shebang while we were away, and so we would celebrate it but not replicate it).  We had 200 people, and we did a Sunday afternoon cruise on a yacht with cocktails and a lot of food.  We had toasts, and that was it.  We didn't even have assigned seating, except for limited mobility guests and the wedding party.  All of the wedding party was identified by corsages and boutonnieres, and that was pretty much the extent of it.  I didn't even wear my wedding dress; I wore a short ivory dress instead (I guess it could be classified as a "short wedding dress").

     

    Here's my thought on the AHR: if you want the experience of having a larger reception, by all means have at it.  The way I felt about mine, however, was that it was more for my parents.  I was perfectly content with my DW reception (as was my husband, but he's actually glad we did the AHR now).  In fact, I barely remember my AHR because there were so many people and I was busy running around trying to make sure I spoke with all of them.

     

    Everyone did rave about it though, so it's nice that so many people were happy.



     

    Seating chart or just place cards?

    in Wedding Etiquette, Traditions, to dos

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    I am doing the same idea - seating chart for me to remember where everyone is sitting and then place cards so they know where to sit. Does anyone know if the WC usually looks after putting the place cards out?

     

    For our AHR I am still undecided if I am going have place cards or just let everyone sit wherever bc we are not having a formal sit down dinner, it's bascially going to be tables full of appetizers.
     

    Originally Posted by sxcT View Post

    I too have people who do not get along and need to be on opposite ends of a very long table (divorced parents) so I have made a seating chart for me to look at but I will probably just do place cards on the plate so people know where to sit.  With 25 guests it isn't too hard.



     

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