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Can anyone share their experiences with getting their hair done at the resort?

We are doing: Better together - Jack Johnson Make you Feel my Love - Adele Lost Together - Blue Rodeo Clocks - Coldplay Sail Away - David Gray

The lanterns sound amazing! I don't know if this is possible though. As long as you email Ana with the wedding date in the subject line she will get back to you....sometimes she takes a couple of weeks though. The closer to the wedding the faster she responds.

Yes we are doing a welcome party at the buffet the night all the guests arrive. We will hand out our welcome bags/favors then. We aren't doing a rehearsal dinner, just a simple walk through so everyone knows where they're supposed to stand etc. Still concerned about who is officiating the symbolic ceremony......

Hi everyone! We getting legally married in Canada first as well and doing a symbolic ceremony at OCT. Does anyone know who actually "officiates" the symbolic ceremony? I would like a someone who knows what they're doing to do a greeting, exchange of vows, exchange of rings and announcement. I really want it to go smoothly.... Also, I have a number of things in order and would like your advice on whether I'm missing anything or not.... I have done: photographer, beach ceremony, terrace reception, seating plan, chosen MCs, ipod playlist for reception (still working on ceremony), OOT bags (these are our favours), working on choosing menu still, decorations (buying from resort), dress/jewellery/garter/barefoot sandals/flops for dancing Need to do: "officiant" of ceremony find out about steamer/iron finalizing menu guys outfits gifts for bridal party gift for fiance alterations on dress guest mat (signing it) vows program for reception ask guests about menu restrictions I am, of course, more concerned if there is anything I'm not thinking of....please help....I'm feeling the time crunch and am trying to do a few things each weekend so that when the date gets really close I wont have anything to do and just relax 2.5 months away

We originally had our ceremony at 5 but have switched to 4. People on this site (thank u!) recommended th switch and our photographer requested the switch as well.

Well ladies I think I finally have everything for my OOT bags!! I've been following all kinds of posts and researching what past guests have actually used for the bags. Here is what I ended up with: Canvass tote bag from cheaptotes (we may iron on something but are waiting for the bags to arrive to decide) 20 oz Bubba mugs (girls get purple and guys get blue). We are putting labels in these (DIY project) to personalize them. Kleenex Sanitizer from bath and body works Warm fuzzy socks for the ladies (tile floors are very cold) Condoms for singles Drug bag (Imodium, Advil, tums) Post-it pad with pen. Bandaids (water-resistant) Itinerary for wedding day. Blistex with sunscreen. Beef jerky and gum. Soooo relieved to have the leg work completed for these!

Hi ladies! Those who have already been-how was the sound system? Could you hear the music on the beach? At the reception? We are considering bringing down a Bose system instead.

ChristeandTy-great question!! I'm looking at doing this as well. We will likely not choose a monogram, but a tropical picture with the date maybe.....

Thank you! I've been trying to find "good" bags for cheap and not having much luck but I think I may have found the right ones

Trisportbride-Ana responded today to our time change request. She has changed our ceremony fom 5 to 4. When do we make the menu choices? I know we have a meeting when we arrive.......is that when all the details are decided......or what do they need to know about ahead of time?

Amjohnson-love the socks! Where did you get the wedding week survival kits?

What menu options were the best/worst? We are thinking of doing the surf and turf option. How about the cake.....do they do chocolate with white icing....or other combinations?

Our wedding is March 27, 2012. Our photographer is Dean Sanderson. He has recommended we change our time to 4pm at the latest. I'm waiting for Ana to respond to a few of our requests and questions. Thank you for your advice!

What time of day of your ceremony? Ours is booked for 5pm, but I'm worried it will be dark right away....should we switch to 4pm??

We are getting married in Puerto Morelos (20 km south of Cancun). We have booked March 27, 2012 at 5pm with reception at 7pm. The almanacs say the sun sets at 6pm - does this mean it starts going down or is gone by 6pm? We have a terrace reception planned - are we crazy...is it likely to be quite windy??

Has anyone found a place that has cheap beach games?

Bought them!! 20 oz purples for the girls and blue for the boys. $5.99!!!!!

Awesome!!!! Going over right now. 20/52 oz?

Hey ladies! I'm trying to decide whether to bring/ship center pieces. I would rather not but I don't really know what the table set up looks like? We are doing the reception on the lobby terrace. What do you think-are centerpieces necessary? I don't know if there is anything else I should be doing.....keep wondering if I've forgotten something...... Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Hi all! We are getting married at Ocean Coral and Turquesa March 27, 2012. We really want to do loot bags. Has anyone put towels in their bags? Any deals around Calgary area? We are four months away and I'm starting to get a list of what I want in the bags for our guests

Does anyone have a picture of the "hot pink" ribbons they have at Ocean Coral?

Does anyone have pictures of the pink ribbons? I'm going to do pink and black for colors and need to see the exact pink the resort has! Any pictures of what the set up of the tables looks like for Romantic package (we are upgrading to outdoor reception though)?

I too would like more pictures of the terraces which are available for receptions..... THANKS!

AwayWeGo: That's great news!!! I haven't been able to find anything about there being a disco. A lot of our friends are attending and they are looking to PARTY so I'm thrilled to read that they actually DO have a disco (it's not just for the preferred club is it?). What plans have you made so far? What package are you going with, etc? We arrive the 24th and are staying for 2 weeks; however, the majority of our guests are arriving the 25th for a week. I cannot open the attachment you posted.....