Hi there! I am getting married at Sandos in 16 weeks and I haven't really done too much planning, so don't feel behind!!! I just sent out my wedding invitations over Christmas.. I know I am pretty late with getting those out but not the end of the world, I guess. I have been told to send out invitations at least 6 months prior for destination weddings....I guess it is really up to you. I only have about 20-30 people max coming to mine. Over the holidays I spent time picking out my flowers, etc., from the packages Lupita sent me. So pretty soon I will be emailing her with my choices. Lupita sent me a flower booklet to look at so you can ask her for that. I sent Lupita a picutre of a boquet I really like but her florist said it would be $200 as the flowers weren't in season there. So be careful what you pick...just make sure you ask! I am going with gerber daisies as they are not an extra cost. I think there are only a couple different choices for the cake..- again, just ask Lupita..I think there are only 2-3 different choices. I am sure they could make you whatever you want, but it would probably cost extra. I am just going with the vanilla cake. My girlfriend got married at the Reef Playacar last year and she used Sian Photography for her wedding. They are in Playa Del Carmen. Her photos turned out amazing! However, you have to pay an additional $77 for a day pass for external vendors and now I see the resort is charging and extra $300 as well for outside photographer because they have one at the resort. I am sure the photographer from the resort would be fine but I really liked how my friend's pictures turned out and wanted to use the same guy. I was lucky in that Lupita said she will waive the $300 fee for me because I booked my photographer before this new policy came in place. Anyways, I only haev 16 weeks to go and I am very overwhelmed too! So much to think of!! Let me know how your planning goes! I am still pondering with the ideas of what to do after the dinner....