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Teresa, why did you take off your review? It was very helpful. I wanted to see your timeline again as I was working on mine. Would you mind reposting it?

According to LTLFAITHY the tax is 11%. Does anyone know what the food and beverage service charge is? Also, I read $150 per event for AV equipment too, however Anel told me that it is actually a per hour rate. As for the question about the florist Heather used, I did some digging today and found their website. It is www.floreriaslucy.com. I filled in the contact us form and was emailed by Liz almost immediately. Her direct email is [email protected]. I have already sent her pictures of my flowers I am envisioning. I haven't got a quote yet, but it seems promising. Caution: The website is all in Spanish and since I am fluent, I have been emailing her in Spanish too. Not sure about her English, but I am guessing it isn't a problem.

We chose the tequila beach for the ceremony and tequila terrace for the reception. I am trying desperately to keep costs down too. I am still figuring everything out. Hoping I have some negotiating power once I am there (for example, I think charging $150/ hour to use their AV for the reception is insane). I will tell you what I discover when I get back.

Heather, Thanks for the info! My wedding is at Now in less than 2 weeks! I was starting to freak out about all the add on prices of their nickeling and diming! I would love your florist info. I thought I was going to have to cut flowers all together with the prices the resort is charging. Thanks, Erica

I have booked the Divine package on June 23 at Now Sapphire on Tequila Beach and Terrace. I have a lot of questions. Can we have one of our wedding guests officiate at our ceremony? Is there any additional cost for doing this? Some of our guests are professional photographers, can they do our photography? Is there any additional cost for doing this? If we opt not to use the photography included in the divine package, can we exchange it for something else? Can we substitute guitar/violin/flute for steel drum? How many chairs and tables are included for ceremony and reception? What do the chairs look like (e.g. include white cover, etc.)? What is the charge for extra tables and chairs? Are there extra linen charges too? What is the table arrangement for Tequila Terrace for 40 people? Rounds of 8-10 people? Can I bring my own chair ribbons, table runners, and other decorations? The divine package includes canopy decor. What does that mean and include? Can I send pictures of flowers arrangements I like? Can I ship a color swatch to the resort for matching flowers, linens, cake, etc? Is AV equipment included for the ceremony? If no, at what cost? Is AV equipment included for the reception? If no, at what cost? Will AV equipment work for playing video montage at reception? Or is other equipment needed? If so, at what cost? What is the total cost per person for each extra person over 25 included in the package (including cocktail hour w/ hors d'ourves, divine reception dinner, cake/sparkling wine toast and alcohol)? Provide total per person and line itemization please. How many hours do most couples book a DJ for the reception? Do we need a dance floor for tequila terrace? Cost? How big is tequila terrace? What are the dimensions? Will the buffet restaurant be open during our reception? Will the outdoor seating for the buffet restaurant be open during our event? Will resort guests be able to get into our reception?

I was thinking about first aide kits. I may just throw in some band-aides and advil. What do you guys think?

Thanks for sharing! I love the flip-flop totes. I think I am going with OTC's large hibiscus tote though. Too bad your website doesn't have them.

The labels are adorable. I am buying flip-flop shaped playing crads from oriental trading for my guests!

These are adorable! Did they have other colors?

Wonder if they still have the sewing kits. That is a great deal!

Yay!! Just got signed up! My wedding is at Now Sapphire on June 23, 2012! Getting very excited! Can't wait to see what I can learn from the webinar!

What are the dimensions of the totes?

Our wedding is in Mexico in June. We are doing the legal ceremony here first and having symbolic in Mexico. FI is well connected, so he is asking the lieutenant governor to do it on the steps of the capitol building. We will only invite our parents and our dog (who obviously can't go to Mexico). We will not exchange rings or do the other emotional stuff, but will go out to dinner afterward. We like this idea because we are having a Jewish ceremony and one of the requirements in Mexico is that all legal ceremonies be conducted in Spanish. We thought having a Spanish-Hebrew-English wedding would be too confusing. We have a close friend who will conduct our Jewish ceremony in Mexico under the chuppa! Our wedding in Mexico will be our anniversary.

My wedding is at the Now Sapphire in Riviera Maya in June 2012. Our colors are wisteria & lime (from David's Bridal). I am looking to buy the following items. If you have anything that might work, please contact me. Thanks! (I attached a photo of the color wisteria. For lime, just think the inside of a lime) My email is [email protected] wisteria chair bows or sashes wisteria &/ or lime table runners wisteria &/ or lime napkins silver charger plates votive candle holders and candles Mr. & Mrs. chair sash table numbers parasols (white, ivory or wisteria) lanterns (white, ivory or wisteria) luggage tags for DIY project key card holders oot bag accessories tote bags for oot bags G initial cake topper Cake Knife sand ceremony set custom dress hanger (bride, Mrs., I do, etc) Bride robe &/or tank top NY Yankees garter belt Jewish wedding accessories (kippot, kiddush cup, bag/pouch for breaking the glass, etc.)

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I loved your information. We were stuck between Azul Sensatori and Now Sapphire. We have booked 06/23/12 for Now Sapphire. We reserved the tequila terrace for the reception. You commented about the terrace attaching to the buffet restaurant. Did you get an answer about weather or not it would be in use during a reception? Also, in your picutres on #36 (i think) it showed some patio furniture on the terrace. Was that outdoor seating for the buffet? Do they use that seating while receptions are going on?