KristieT

Originally Posted by jrack 

 

Hey Kristie,

I'm in Calgary as well, who did you order with? and do you have any pictures to share?I

I ordered from Bloom Bridal (in Toronto)

 

Here are some pics!

 

 

 

 

 

Originally Posted by RNtoBe 

 

Hey ladies, 

I'm excited to share a blog post from my photographer of our wedding photos!I couldn't be happier with them!! Here is the link: http://www.cassiescamera.com/2013/06/09/dayna-ray-just-married-calgary-destination-wedding-photographer/

We also hired Angel Zapien from Cinematic Touch as our videographer. I will post a link once our video is ready. 

 

 

Love your pics! You look amazing! Love the bridesmaid dresses with colorful bouquets. Beautiful wedding! Congrats!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by ChocoTaco7568 

 

I loved my dress, and now that I've received my pro pics I've been even more tempted to put it back on just for kicks. 

 

 

 

 

 

Tova! I have waited so long for these! Ummmmmmmmmmmmmm Amazing! It could not be any more perfect! You look absolutely amazing! Congrats again and wishing you all the best!

Originally Posted by kather2008 

 

Hey Kristie!!

 

I am assuming you payed a setup fee and taxes as well? He is trying to charge me $123 for a setup fee. 

 

When you get a chance!

Thanks

Hi Ladies,

 

Yes i paid $150 set up fee, but this was for:

-sashes on the chairs for the ceremony

-the long table (33 guests) including linens napkins, plates, centerpieces, the chairs

-the strings of white laterns

-the pinata

 

And I did pay the 11% IVA 

 

Keep in mind i did the complimentary package so I rented everything through Zuinga. So i felt the $150 was fair.

 

But remember Beach Palace will also charge you a set up fee for anything additional you bring. I paid another $300 to Beach Palace to have them set up my fans and programs for the ceremony, and to put out my place cards, put cupcake wrappers on my cupcakes put out the cupcake to go bags, place my cupcake sign and signature drink sign, signature drink straws. Put the candy in the Pinata, tie the bride and groom sign onto our chairs, and to put out my guest book

Originally Posted by YossiMeyer 

 

Hi Kristie

 

Yes I see it - is that all Zuniga lighting? That's similar to what I want, and I would also like to have a piñata. My FI really likes the look of tree lanterns but we're just seeing our budget stretch! My questions are:

Do you have to have pink and blue lights or is that a choice?

Did you hire a dance floor or did you just use what is there?

Was the iPod hired from JSAV? How do you get their prices and do we have to pay a vendor fee on top?

 

Sorry for all the questions!! I really do appreciate the help.

Hi Yossi,

 

-To be honest when i booked the light tree i thought it was going to be white lights, but when I saw them I quite liked the ambiance it provided. I rented the lighting from JSAV so you could ask them about the colors. The only lightening from Zuniga was the string of white balls that were crossed over our table (SO HAPPY I rented these- loved how they made the space look- DO it)

-We did not rent a dance floor, but they aimed the tree lights at the "dance area" so it defined the space and worked well. I originally wanted a dancefloor but in hindsite glad I didnt waste the money.

-Yes Ipod and Speakers were from JSAV, They have pre priced packages, but I just emailed with what i wanted and they gave me a quote. Here is the email address Alejandro Marrufo <[email protected]> No you do not have to pay a vendor fee for JSAV as they are part of Palace resorts.

 

Remember- get the quotes and then ask for a better price. I unfortunately learned this half way through the process. You can negotiate the prices.

 

The Pinata was from Zuniga- they quoted me $250 and I told them i would only pay $100 which they agreed to, BUT it was suypposed to be a yellow pinata, so I didnt get what I wanted on that one. Honestly it was blast- everyone loved the idea. (you have you bring your own pinata fillings)

 

Let me know if you have any further questions!

K

Hi Brides,

 

I have booked my honeymoon for January 2014 and we will be staying at the HRH Cancun for part of the trip. Any advise from past brides or those of you who have stayed here? Any must do activities, spa treatments, restaurants etc?

 

Thanks,

K

Hello,

 

I just booked my honeymoon for January at Secrets The Vine, any advise from past brides?

Best restaurants? Must do spa services etc?

 

Thanks!

K

Originally Posted by Dazeydawl 

 

Ahhhhhh ladies my photographer just put up the blog!!!!! I'm so excited.. I get the rest of the pics on Friday so my planning thread is coming soon but check out the blog if you wish!

 

Luckygirl.ca

Wow Wow Wow! Amazing Photos! Prob some of the best I have ever seen! You look gorgous and so happy! Congrats!

Originally Posted by YossiMeyer 

 

Hi ladies,

 

Can any brides past or present advise how much the iPod dock is to hire for 4 hours? I'm thinking from 6-10 as our ceremony time is 4pm. Also, on the sky terrace are extra lights needed? Are disco lights worth it? If so, what have you picked and why? I'm trying to work out my budgets and keep getting hit with unforeseen expenses!

 

Thanks so much

 

Xx

I Paid $150 for 4 hours of the ipod dock + $35 for an extra speaker and $160 for someone to run the ipod.  I did rent extra lighting and I think it was worth it. $150 for extra lighting which included my under the table lights, and light trees Here is a picture of the light trees 

 

You can see the colored light tree in the background of this picture:

Originally Posted by Nicolew412 

 

Did anyone have Suzette as their onsite coordinator? I've been put into touch with her. We have a meeting the morning after I arrive at BP to go over details. She's been kind of slow to respond via email but seems nice and on top of things. I've heard really good things about Mario, so I was hoping I'd get him. But I didn't. Just curious if anyone has Suzette and if she did a good job?

I also had Suzette- she was great!

Originally Posted by Erika LoveJones 

 

Hi Kristie,

 

I know that a BP coordinator will contact me 60 days prior to my wedding, but what info will I be able to find out then?  I want to order menu's, and create an event pamphlet to give to my guests the day of the wedding.  Will I make most of these decisions 60 days prior? or when I arrive @ the resort? I guess what I'm asking is what is it exactly you go over with your BP wedding coordinator?  What do you go over upon arrival?  Can I change the menu and mix and match?  There are some items I like on the BBQ menu but then there are some I like on The Mexican menu.  Also do you know if cheesecake is available as a wedding cake?  Thanks!

 

Hi Erika,

 

AT the 60 day mark you will choose your menu's and confirm all the times etc to create your pamphlet. Upon arrival we went though my entire contract including the contract with Zuinga (decor) to ensure everything was correct. Yes you can switch things out on the menus but I am not sure about the cheesecake wedding cake. I asked for Red Velvet cupcakes, they didn't seem to be familiar with them so i sent a recipe and they made them for me

 

Good luck with your planning!

Originally Posted by shan0487 

 

Thanks for the info- even though it's been 6 months I wonder if I could ask! We already booked our trip though and didn't book through Palace directly..so it may be a lost cause lol. 

 

What is ROH room type? So that mean you do not get resort credit when you do this then, correct?

I am also trying to use it early-- we will see what they say..

 

ROH is Run of House i think it means whats available.

 

And yes no resort credit for the 3 free days, so if you went for a week (paid for 4 days) you would only get the credits you qualify for if staying 4 days

Originally Posted by shan0487 

 

And how did you get the free "anniversary nights?" I don't recall that being in my package from 2012. 

Hi Shan,   It was included in the packages this is what I was sent from my wedding coordinator. I suggest you ask about it:   •        3 complementary nights paying only $10.00 USD per person per night gratuities & Taxes  •        Room Type is ROH  •        Resort credit and no applicable. •        Based on availability.   •        For extra nights, value room rate available. 

Hi Kristie Sorry if I missed it somewhere but who was your photographer? Thanks!

Fineartstudio Studio! Fabrizio was my photographer

Hi Brides!

 

I am a Beach Palace Past Bride and plan to use my "anniversary package (3 nights free) at Moon Palace.

I know this is a huge resort- I was wondering if anyone has suggestions of which part of the hotel to book our room in.

Is one area more modern? closer to beach, pool, restaurants etc? any advice is appreciated!

 

Thanks!

K

Originally Posted by Jeanetta H 

 

Beautiful Dress! Who is the designer?

 

Mikaella (Canadian Designer)

Its style 1508

Originally Posted by ironman 

 

Approximately how much does a real touch bridal bouquet end up costing?

I paid $592 Canadian for my boquet, 5 bridesmaid boquets, a double bout for the groom and 3 single bouts for the groomsmen as well as a pinned corsage for my mom and dad.

 

Like Mrs. HK mentioned, the wait list can be 6-8 months so order early!

Awesome pictures, kristie! How much were your photos?!

I paid $3800 for 5 hours on the wedding day and the trash the dress shot at the Beach and on the cenotes. Worth every penny!

Hi Kristie!!  You looked so gorgeous in your wedding, love your pictures!! My wedding is around the same time of year but my reception is going to be at 6 how is the temperature in the sky terrace around that time? is it really hot?  When you get a chance!! Thanks so much!

Hey! My ceremony was at 6pm and it was really hot actually. But the sun is on its way down at that time so by 7 it's cooling off already.

Originally Posted by Heyily 

 

Really?!  Hmmm I have an appointment for a second dress this week.  I think I'm going to try a few on and see how I feel about purchasing it for the TTD session....I can see myself changing my mind last minute and using my real dress instead also...I can be so indecisive at times! I'll have to really think about this!  My dress is also organza so I'm happy to hear the fabric wasn't ruined!  I'm just concerned about the beading but I'm sure that can be "fixed."  Thank you for the input! 

Well if you do get a second one at least you have the options! I posted my second dress on once wed and it sold in a week- so no harm if you get the second one just in case. Besides dress shopping is so fun!

 

 

Enjoy!

Hi Ladies,

 

Here are photos from the big day of my real touch flowers from Bloom Bridal

 

 

 

 

Originally Posted by Nicolew412 

 

Hey guys,

 

Any past brides or future brides...what did/are you doing for place cards on tables for dinner reception? I only have 25 guests; about 8 people per table (we have 3 tables) but I do want certain people at certain tables, so I do think I need assigned seating. Do you think I should just order the place cards and have them already placed at each seat?

 

Any advice would be great! Just wondering what past brides did as well...

 

- Nicole

Hi Nicole,

 

I had a total of 33 people I made starfish place cards and had them pre placed at the table. Everyone found their name and it worked perfect (except Beach Palace did set out the place cards wrong- so i suggest you triple confirm the seating arrangement before the wedding)

Originally Posted by Heyily 

 

Hello Brides!

Hope the wedding planning is going well and you are ENJOYING it!

Are any of you considering doing a "trash the dress" session with your photographer? I love the idea of taking pictures in that beautiful turquoise ocean but DO NOT WANT TO RUIN my gown! I am starting to consider a second dress (nothing too expensive) that I would change into after the ceremony, dinner and toast is all done...I was thinking I can wear the second gown (of course a lighter fabric) when we are ready to party and dance the night away and then wear it the next day to do the "trash the dress" session...any thoughts on a second gown? I love my wedding gown so much that I'm sure I won't want to take it off but I’m so afraid of ruining it while we drink and dance…

Hey,

I was thinking the exact same as you. I purchased a custom made second dress from China for my Trash the Dress Shoot. But I decided last minute to wear my real dress instead. I loved it way to much as was sad I would not be wearing it in half the pics. My dress was satin and organza and it didnt stain at all! 

Originally Posted by Lucy79 

 

i love your dress. very pretty! is it flowy in the back?

Thank you

 

Yes it is....

 

 

 

Hi Kristie! Congrats and your wedding looked absolutely amazing! I have a question for you about the monogram gobo - where was it being projected? For $80, I'd absolutely do it! How does it work?? Did you design it yourself? Sorry for all the questions!! Cheryl

Hi Cheryl It was projected on the white wall on side of the hotel. You have to provide jsav with the monogram and they will make the gobo for you