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Heels will definitely sink in the sand. Keep in mind the aisle runner is only there during the ceremony, you also have stairs to climb and will have to walk on sand for photos. I wore wedges which were a little better and eventually changed into flat jewelled sandals for the reception. I was on the dance floor the whole time anyways (which is a flat flatworm). I'm not trying to discourage you from wearing heels but they will not be very comfortable. Hope that helps!

I just got back from two weeks in Mexico, our wedding at Las Caletas was January 16. Everything was more beautiful, romantic and more breathtaking than I ever could have dreamed! I will write a full review soon! The only thing that went wrong was that the beach where the ceremony usually is got wiped out by the high tide! Fortunately they accommodated us in the other spot where they usually hold smaller weddings. It was almost a bit too tight we wanted an oceanside ceremony so that worked for us. Apparently the ocean was mad at at this trip, my fiancee got bit by a stingray (which are poisonous) on our honeymoon and had to get the venom taken out at the doctors. Oh well, in the end we had a beautiful wedding and a great honeymoon! Nature is nature, nothing you can do about that!

Beautiful stuff!

Does anyone have an arras (coin ceremony) script? I did a search on here already and couldn't fine one.

Thanks for the tip!

Thank you for posting this, it is helpful to me because we're not doing a site review. I have one question. You mentioned the marina fees, did you board at the marina in puerto vallarta or in nuevo vallarta?

I have a question for your ladies: what bouquet did you use for the bouquet toss? Did you buy an extra one, use the centrepiece or other? My wedding is in two weeks and this just dawned on me.

Thanks for the review! Getting really excited, we leave in 2 weeks and am starting to worry about small details so your review made me feel better.

@Dazeydawl Awesome! I'm disappointed because I didn't need any of that stuff but I liked it better than the stuff I bought. Oh well!

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Thanks Lizrmt, that's a great idea! Where did you buy the bottles from?

Does anyone know where to find aloe vera (travel size)? I've looked everywhere but can't find any! Only place is minimuz but the shipping was ridiculous!

Hi jreist, I have a question about the Royal Decameron Complex. Although we're not getting married there, we're staying there for our wedding coming up in January. I have stayed at Decameron hotels before so I know what to expect (love them, that's whey we chose them). But I read on reviews they don't have face clothes in the bathrooms. Is this true? I only ask because it not, I'd like to include some in our oot bags.

I've looked at TONS of albums of weddings they've photographed at Las Caletas and they are all good. Plus it has to help they know the venue so well. The only reason we went with another photographer was that they offered a discount (on weekdays) and offered a ton more photos plus an additional one-hour session for the same price. Unfortunately there is a $300 fee VA charges for bringing an outside photographer in, but with the discount our photographer offered it pretty much evened out. If you're happy with your choice, stick with it! One less thing to worry about.

Just found at Walmart: 3-packs of rolls of tums for $1.97. Works out to less than $1 per roll.

I am using them so this makes me confident in my decision to use them. Did you meet with them or email them ahead of time about any specific photos you wanted taken? I'd love to see a few of your photos when you get them!

Thanks Choeft21! Wow, that's a nice alternative to get picked up right at your hotel, we're too far and it's way too late for us to plan something like that. Regarding the permit and marina fees: Superior Vallarta Tours got back to me and answered my questions. They told me they have all the permits they need (it's similar to the permits taxi's need to get into the airpot). She also told me they're registered with the Mexican Department of Tourism and even gave me their registration number. Regarding the port fees -she said it only applies in the marina in Puerto Vallarta. The marina in Nuevo Vallarta is in a different state and there are no fees there.

Thanks Lala and Lianne. The company I got my quote from was Superior Tours Vallarta. I was originally quoted $12 this past January from VA, then was told about a month ago from Blanca it was $13.50 and now this week she informed me it's $14 because of the marina taxes, but this is the first time I've heard of this tax. I will ask this other company about the tax and whether or not they're allowed to go into the marina. We're departing from the marina in Nuevo Vallarta, I'm not sure if that makes a difference.

*That should say 15 minute bus ride.

I have a question for past brides - did anyone rent their own bus to drive guests to and from hotel/marina? LC originally quoted us $12 per person and now are insisting we pay $14 per person, totalling $600. It's a 15 bus ride, I don't see think it's worth $600. Out of curiosity, I got a quote from another tour company who rents out their buses and their quote came in at almost $200 less...enough to make me reconsider since I'm currently not working (the worst position to be in when your wedding is coming up). Any experiences anyone can share using other bus services?

I'm not really much help in this area because all our guests are leaving their kids at home! The only two coming are our flower girl and ring bearer who are 3 and 5 so old enough to last until 10:30 when the boat leaves (we hope). Maybe that's something you can look into when you decide in a resort, I know some of them offer babysitting services.

Thank you so much!

@RachelTX Did you buy those wooden maracas online? If so, where?

Wow! Those are awesome! They're in my colors too...now I'm thinking of doing the same thing.

I'm doing a fan wedding program. I'm making them myself, one side will be the ceremony program and the other side will be a list of the wedding party. I'm using this one as my inspiration (2nd pic) http://weddingsinwinnipeg.ca/inspirationroom.php?post_id=2254