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  1. I've been back for a few days now...had to get back to normal.  Our wedding at Aventura Cove Palace was AMAZING!  I could not have asked for anything better.  It was windy that day, which was the only thing I would change (but of course couldn't).  My coordinator was awesome, the ceremony and reception were beautiful and everyone had a great time.  It by far exceeded my expectations!

     

    If anyone has any questions, please let me know!  I know I was freaking out before we left, but I promise, everything will fall in to place!!  I'm happy to answer any questions or give tips on how to make some things go more smoothly, just let me know!

  2. Here ya go!

     

     

    Sunday, September 11

     

    11:15                    Kristen, Yoko, Jackie and Sarah bring dress and anything else need to get ready to Kristenâ€s room or Suite before going to the spa

     

    11:30                    Jana and Bridesmaid eat lunch

     

    12:00                    Chris and Groomsmen eat lunch

     

    12:30                    Jana, Kristen & Yoko go to spa to get hair and makeup done

     

    12:30                    Katie goes to spa to take some getting ready photos of the women

     

     

    1:30                       Chris and groomsmen arrive to Evan and Aaronâ€s room to put on wedding attire (already showered and ready to go)

     

    1:30                       Jackie & Sarah go to spa to get hair done (come earlier if not doing anything)

     

    1:45                       Katie leaves spa and heads to meet Chris and the groomsmen for photos

     

    2:00-2:30            Katie takes photos of Chris and the groomsmen (individual and group)

     

    2:30-3:15            Chris and the guys hang out

     

    2:30                       Jana and bridesmaids head back to (Suite or Kristenâ€s room) to finish getting ready

     

    2:40                       Katie come to take getting ready photos of the women

     

    2:45                       Bridesmaids get dressed

     

    3:00                       Jana put her dress on

     

    3:00                       Flowers are distributed to Jana, Bridesmaid, Nancy and Joan in Suite

     

    3:00                       Jody & Merry tie lanterns on chairs at ceremony site

     

    3:15-3:30???      Katie takes photos of Jana and the bridesmaids (individual and group)

     

    3:15                       Chris and groomsmen all ready to go- make sure Scott has rings

     

    3:15                       Jody & Merry come and get menâ€s flowers from Kristenâ€s room

     

    3:30                       Katie heads to ceremony site to take photos of people arriving

     

    3:30                       Chris and groomsmen go to ceremony site (Jody & Merry direct)

     

    3:30                       Ushers (Tim & Nick) arrive to ceremony site- seat guests and hand our programs

                                    Save front row for John, Nancy, Ron & Joan

     

    3:30                       Jody & Merry distributed flowers to Chris, John and Ron at ceremony site

     

    3:30                       Jana and bridesmaids touch up make-up and get ready to go to ceremony

     

    3:45                       Music starts playing at the ceremony site

     

    3:45                       Jana and bridesmaids head to the ceremony side (Jana hides from Chris)

     

    4:00                       Ceremony Begins

                                    ORDER:

                                    Officiant starts at the front or walks down first?

                                    Song for processional: “Fools Rush In†by: Elvis Presley (Instrumental)

                                    Chris escorts Joan

                                    Chris stays up front

                                    Evan escorts Nancy

                                    Evan walks back down aisle

                                    Sarah & Evan

                                    Jackie & Dave

                                    Yoko & Aaron
    Kristen & Scott

     

                                    Song for bride and FOB: Cannon and D Minor

                                    John & Jana

     

                                    Greeting

    Reading by Shelly

                                    Vows

                                    Exchange of the rings

                                    Sand Ceremony- Molly sings “Faithfully†by: Journey

                                    Kiss

     

    4:20                       Ceremony ends, Recessional: Song?

     

    4:20                       Champagne Toast

     

    4:30                       Photos

                                   

                                    Picture of everyone at the wedding

     

                                    Jana Family photos

                                    Jana & John (FOB)

                                    Jana & Nancy (MOB)

                                    Jana & Evan (brother)

                                    Jana, John, Nancy & Evan

                                    Jana, John, Nancy, Evan & Chris

                                    Jana, Chris, John, Nancy, Evan, Mark & Cathy

                                    Jana, Chris, John, Nancy, Evan, George, Mary, Jamie & Christine

                                    Jana, Chris, John, Nancy, Evan & Ron N.

     

                                    Chris Family photos

                                    Chris & Joan (MOG)

                                    Chris & Ron (FOG)

                                    Chris, Ron & Joan

                                    Chris, Jana, Ron & Joan

                                    Chris, Jana, Ron, Joan, Shelly, Tim & Scott

                                    Chris, Jana, Ron, Joan, Shelly, Tim, Merry, Scott & Jody

                                    Chris, Jana, Shelly, Molly & Sarah

                                    Chris, Jana, Tim, Merry & Nick

                                    Chris, Jana, Jody & Scott

                                    Chris, Jana, Ron, Joan, Shelly, Molly, Sarah, Tim, Merry, Nick, Scott & Jody

     

                                    Jana and Groomsmen (group)

                                    Jana and Bridesmaid (if not done ealier)(group and individuals)

                                    Chris and Bridesmaids (group)

                                    Entire wedding party photos

                                    Jana & Chris alone!

     

    5:00                       Cocktail Hour starts at ???

                                    Open bar

                                    Appetizers passed

                                    Music played during cocktail hour????

     

    5:15/5:30           Jana and Kristen go and change Jana into short dress before going to cocktail hour

     

    5:50                       Move to dinner location

                                   

    6:00                       Welcome by John (FOB)

     

    6:05                       Buffet opens

                                    Music played during dinner?

     

    6:30                       Jana and Chris cut the cake

     

    6:45                       Desert is served

     

    7:00                       Toasts:

                                    Kristen

                                    Scott

                                    Evan

                                    Chris & Jana

     

    7:15                       First Dance for Jana and Chris- “I Wonâ€t Give Up†By: Jason Mraz

     

    7:20                       Father/Daughter and Mother/Son – need name of song

                                    Wedding party- need name of song

     

    7:30                       Dancing begins for everyone

     

    8:00                       Take other pictures with people that did not have photos taken before

                                    Jana, Chris & Tommy

                                    Jana, Chris, Mark & Margo

                                    Jana, Chris, Sam & Joe

                                    Jana, Chris, Jeff & Tammy

                                    Jana, Chris, Yoko & Andy

                                    Jana, Chris, Jackie & Nick

                                    Jana, Chris, Dave & Jill

     

    10:30                    Reception Over

  3. I leave 2 weeks from today---AHHHHHHH!!  Not too much today, printing programs, welcome letter, menus, itineraries early next week....finalizing some centerpieces.  I feel like I should have more to do!  I still haven't heard from my onsite coordinator so I'm freaking out a little about that, but as you've all said, they've done this 1,000 times so it'll be wonderful!

     

    What are you guys doing about steaming your dress down there?

  4. OMG I'm sooooo glad all of you are in the same boat!  My Fiance's parents booked their tickets yesterday...we leave in 15 days!!!! HELLO!  Also one of his groomsmen isn't coming....well we don't think he is, but he hasn't even officially told us either way!  It's ridiculous!  Ah, it makes me feel better it's not just my peeps....but can't they understand we have to plan and stuff...grrrrrrr!!!!!

  5. Does anyone know if at Aventura you can have someone - a guest - do a reading for you during the ceremony?  Also....does anyone know the "events" they do, I'm trying to make my programs!

     

    Processional

    Bride

    Vows

    Sand Ceremony

    Recessional

     

    ?????

  6. Abby Forever!  I can't wait to hear ALL about it!  I am having many of my events in the same locations as you!  Banetza is in the process of putting together the final proposal for me - I'm about 54 days away!

     

    How did you find out about the breakdance show and mexican fiesta?  Also, what is your plan for hair/make-up the day of the ceremony?

     

    Do you have the 75 room nights so you get unlimited private functions?  I am trying to finalize all my locations.  Looks like you have a great timeline!

  7. Does anyone who had their wedding at Aventura Spa have advise on what to do for hair/make-up?  I see a of of pics with everyone getting make-up done in their room, were these vendors that were brought in?  We will have a ton of resort credit - did anyone have their hair/make-up done at the spa?

  8. That you amberm390 and Matt!  Amber - any pics you have would be amazing, thank you!  I think we are decided on the maracas inlet for the ceremony, maracas terrace for the cocktail hour and the maracas concrete terrace for dinner/dancing.  It's so hard to finalize decorations when I'm not sure exactly how it lays out!

     

    We also have enough room nights for private functions....I am open to suggestions for that!  We will be doing a welcome cocktail hour and then a rehearsal dinner!

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