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Where do you ladies shop for the chair sashes and starfish? 

I'd love to have decorations like it, but I don't know where to go and shop. 

Originally Posted by butterflyaniam 

I love those chairs:

I often search for 'victoria's secret exercise' on google and see the images to remind myself what I want, (lol)

or visit blogs like this http://undressedskeleton.tumblr.com/mystory

This is really helpful too. http://undressedskeleton.tumblr.com/dietplan

I use several different exercise videos and also doing running and weights at the gym so I don't get bored or lose motivations. 

Originally Posted by Oct 2012 Bride 

Ok so I really want to lose weight but I am so not motivated to to this on my own. Has anyone had this issue? How have you gotten over the hump?

Knowing the guide's name is the key!! Thanks for letting us know and thanks for such a great review. 

I was also hesitating to get the eyelash extensions, but now I have the answer. Thanks!

This is a great review! 

I will definitely look in to Lomas Travel for the transportation, for airport - hotel - airport, but also for the tour! 

Maybe I will be able to combine Chi-chen Itza and Xel-ha together or so for 40 guests.

Thanks for the review!

This is such an amazing review that everyone who plans to do a Catholic ceremony not only in south but everywhere!

I am heading to the Royal PDC but this is so helpful, to picture everything the ceremony I am going to have before the departure. 

Thanks you so much! God bless you all 

My only concern with my grandparent is the health insurance and its options, not the safety.

I am researching insurances for my grandparent, because some doesn't allow to purchase for people over certain age. 

Mexico should work hard to improve their image. 

Although my guests are also concerning about the safety and say they wouldn't leave the resort for any excursions, 

I know once they get there, they will know that the tourists sites are safe. 

Hi Amanda

To get to know the resort, you have to do some research by yourself to know inside out. 

I recommend to check the followings:

1. the resort's official website: http://www.realresorts.com/The-Royal-Playa-Carmen/

          ------------> this will answer your questions about the size, look and activities

2. trip advisor's website: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g150812-d530483-Reviews-The_Royal_Playa_del_Carmen-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html

----------------> you can check photos without photoshopping, updated by travelers. helps you the good & bad by reading the reviews

3. read over this tread from page 1. This will take you forever, but it may be the shortest way to find answers that will pop up in the future anyway.

I'm also planning to do excursions with the guests. In my previous experiences, the airline who sold the vacation package to you (ie., delta, aircanada, sunquest, air transat, etc ) will tell you the time (usually the next morning) to meet the representative of their own company at the lounge area. The rep will explain all the excursions and the prices. I will contact the airline once I choose the vacation package months before the departure, so  that I can reserve the excursion for everyone. If you search for 'excursions' in the forum, you will find some reliable websites that allows you to purchase excursions online. Good luck.

Originally Posted by Amanda Gardner 

Considering getting married at royal playa del carmen March 23, 2013. Is anyone doing any excursions with there guest? What other activites are offered at the resort? How large is the resort? The pictures of the pools appear small. Any advice would be great!!!

I bookmarked the website for shoes. They look awesome! Keep us posted on your order! Thanks!!
 

Originally Posted by acornk 

Has anyone used the www.myus.com ? I just signed up for it and ordered my shoes, I hope it works and that they arrive in time !

 

These are the shoes ( in purple) http://www.dsw.com/shoe/lulu+townsend+bailey+pump?prodId=225142&productRef=SEARCH

I was going to do my make up, but maybe I should do a trial a few days before, considering the spa was almost empty. 

Thank you for sharing. This post is awesome although this thread stopped last year. 

But again, I only look at their photos for 5 minutes, and so I may be really wrong. Those photographers are awesome in their own reasons. Sounds random, but feel the vibe! Good luck! 

For me, I am torn between doing an OOT bag and buying everyone an excursion so that we all can go on a trip together. 

It is more money for sure, considering an excursion per person would be around $50-70 (chichen itza tour), but the guests came all the way spending more than a thousand dollars, and I think buying them an excursion can be a better gift. 

I may go for a simple OOT bag, such as one SPF lipbalm and a wrist key chain with a thank you card. 

Choosing a photographer IS tricky, but I suggest you to keep looking at their portfolio until you get the vibe from photos. For me, I asked the photographers to come with us because I loved all of their work, literally.

I took a short look at some wedding photos of each photographers you listed, and their photos feel differently.

It may be just me, but Citlalli Rico feels more reflective than Sasha (for some of them).

Based on my quick observations, I will go with Rico if I look for quieter wedding photos, and I will go with Sasha if I want loudness and noisiness in my photos. Claudia uses more stable angles (vs. Rico's are more for arrange objects in unusual positions in one angle). 

Once you choose a photographer, it's also important talk about the mood and feeling that you are looking for in your wedding photos. I think that's more important than choosing one when you know you can't really go wrong with any from your list.

Good luck!

I can feel the excitement! They all look great. 

Where/how did you print the circular sticker? Did you order it online or was able to do it at home? 

Thank you!

Hi Kelly 

Great work! (and I like your nails too  

How/where did you get the map? Did you find one from google search? 

Thank you! 

Hi Lili! 

Congrats on your engagement! I am also recently engaged, but came up with a place for the ceremony almost on the second day.

The first website I checked was Tripadvisor.com. They recently released Travelers' Choice 2012, with different categories: best all inclusive; best beach; best hotels for romance, etc. (http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice) 

I checked each list so that I don't miss anything. Our families were deciding whether we should do adventurous environment to entertain the guests (i.e., Costa Rica, drinking with monkeys) or good looking environment for the best photos (i.e., Cancun/Punta Cana). 

Well, you're already deciding between two places and so I suggest you to search the areas on tripadvisor, and see the hotels in the areas you're looking for. The website lists hotels in a rank based on the visitors' vote with photos, so I reviewed top 10s to 20s. I concentrated on reviewing how weddings were run by searching " [area/hotel name] wedding" which gave me the wedding reviews as well. 

If you get some idea where you'd like to go, go to the travel websites (i.e., itravel2000.com, expedia.com, etc.) and search an approximate date close to your ceremony (or a random day) so that you have an idea how much all-inclusive package will be. 

Like the price? go to the hotel's website --> check the wedding package, photos of weddings and the price with options.

Like the package? come back to BDW and search the reviews. Ladies on this website are very helpful and amazing. 

You still like the reviews on BDW? google "[area or hotel's name] wedding photos" and check wedding photographers' portfolios in their blogs.

You like the photos? Call the hotel and check the availability (or you can check it on their website for some of them)

Available? Make a reservation, or put it on your list of possible hotels. 

For us, my fiance liked Banyan Tree for its luxurious facility, but the price was out of reach for us, our families and friends at the moment, and therefore changed the hotel. We were struggling to decide between [a ceremony at a gazebo (at the Royal)] and [all of our guests get ocean-view room (at Playacar Palace]. So I suggest to go back to your priorities to choose a place if you ever struggling from deciding. 

Hope this helps! Have fun planning.

Your planning is very practical and so honest. You must be proud of yourself! Beautiful children and family. Congrats again! (as I'm writing down Pier1 as another place to shop... never knew what the store was for )

Thank you so much for sharing. Only a few more days go. Congrats in advance!

Where did you get your chair tie wraps and starfish charms? 

Your dress and you looked stunning!! 

I always think layers of chiffons/organza look the best in photos at beach settings. Doesn't look too heavy, but still gives a full look an fun. Great choice!

Originally Posted by Krysti 

My dress from various angles.  I went into the bridal salon saying that I did not want lace or tulle and I ended up with a lace and tulle dress!  I fell in love with it the moment I tried it on, although I still slept on it for awhile before I went back and purchased it.  I knew it was the right dress because I never stopped thinking about it

Wow Your list challenges my planning, but also informs me a lot. 

I was sure to go to Chichen Itza with my guests, but also should consider Xcaret as well. 

You had a beach wedding, but also at the chapel on 5th avenue? Did you do it all in one day? 

Thank you for sharing! 

What a great inspiration! motivation! stimulation! Thanks!! 

Originally Posted by MichCraw 

Hello 2012 brides! I recently got married in December and I was an avid follower of the Weight Loss 2011 Thread. I just wanted to let you know that this site helped me immensely to get my butt in gear and work out even when I didn't feel like it! I am so thankful to have found that thread, it's not easy to motivate yourself but when there is others and they are going through the same stuff that you are .. it helps. I started January 2011 .. with a goal to get fit and lose weight and I did just that. I have never in my life been this fit .. EVER .. I have been skinnier but not in shape.. this makes a huge difference! I didn't starve myself and I followed my exercise program to a tee ... working out 3 to 4 days a week .. sometimes more and sometimes less .. and I reached my goal 2 months before the wedding. Good luck in achieving your goals and here a before and after picture that I also posted on the 2011 thread.

 

Michèle

 

Thank you so much! I have to figure out how I am going to pull out a wedding at the gazebo and catholic wedding, but it's very helpful. Thanks! 

Originally Posted by EmenGeeRoxx 

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Spoke with Rosa today so I think it is all good. I am going to the bank and will try and transfer the money to both the church and the Royal. I will let you know how it goes.

By the way I emailed you and your sister last night with more info.

Even after 3.5 years, your posting is still very helpful. I had no idea how the chapel on 5th Avenue looked like! It is definitely lovely. Thanks for sharing.

That is such a great website.Thank you for sharing!

looks amazing and very very helpful. Thanks!

My WC used to be Patricia Romero but now it's just switched to Ana.  

Patricia told us that if a vendor drops off flowers at the hotel and someone from our side picks up at the same time, there would be no charge.

I going to send another email to Ana to make sure what's going on. 

Also for you, remember that Ana is not at the resort working as a wedding coordinator on the day. It feels like, as someone else from this thread point out earlier, the ones who work with you over emails/phone calls read off the contract to you and tell you how it's supposed to be. 

Originally Posted by qgirl2 

Who is your wedding planner? Just curious. I left ana a message but in a previous message she said any delivered flowers will be considered and outside vendor fee..Who did you speak to on the phone?