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  1. Hey everyone!!

     

    I was wondering whether any of you had heard from Cecilia in the last couple of weeks?  I know sometimes it takes awhile for her to return emails, but i'm kinda concerned.  In our last email exchange she informed me that there will be a wedding ceremony in the gazebo (two hours) prior to my reception in the grassy area beside the gazebo....aaaahhhhh!!!! I really think the events will be way too close to one another.  

     

    I asked Cecilia whether the other bride had a reception or anything else planned after the ceremony(cocktail hour, etc.) but haven't gotten a response.  I've sent three "concerned" but NICE emails over the last 2 1/2 weeks but have yet to hear anything back.

     

    I've getting really anxious now.   Have any of you experienced this? Am I overreacting?  I just don't want myself and the other bride to have to compete for spaces or to "step on" each others events.  I'd hate for her cocktail hour to be on the beach  at the same time as my wedding ceremony.  Or for my loud reception music to overshadow an intimate reception, etc, etc, etc...I know, my imagination is probably just running wild!! ;) Can any of you offer any advice?

     

    Oh...and would any of you happen to be the other lady getting married on July 6? :)

     

    THANK YOU in advance :)

     

    ~Steph

  2. Originally Posted by LolaTX View Post

     

    I sent you a PM with clips from both Caribbean Trio and Mexican Mariachi. We chose Mariachi, but I would probably choose the Caribbean trio if I did it over again :)

     

    OH, and we had about an hour and 10 minute gap between ceremony and cocktail hour so we could do photos in the mansion. AND, we still missed almost the entire cocktail hour, LOL!  Our guests didnt mind the gap in time, because they went to the outdoor sports bar and watched football :)

    Hi LolaTX!

     

    Could you please send those music clips my way as well?  Also, I noticed you are from Houston! I'm a Houston-area girl too :)  Did you guys fly out of IAH?  

     

    ~Steph

  3. Originally Posted by Rachel Terry View Post

     

    Hello everyone!

     

    First, I would like to thank everyone who has posted to this thread. I am a brand new member to the BDW forum. The amount of information on here is extremely helpful!

     

    As for me, I will be getting married at Secrets in December this year. I have been in contact with Barbara Vong from Wright Travel Agency and she has been helping me with room rates. She has been extremely attentive to all my emails as well!

     

    Did most of you book through a TA? Or do it on your own? After crunching numbers the rates from the TA are a little lower plus they include transfers to the resort.

     

    Thanks for your help!

    Hi Rachel!!

    Welcome to the site!!! I'm pretty new to the website too and I've also found the ladies here to be SOOO amazing and helpful!! THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCES :)

    I've been using Barbara ("Babs") to facilitate my trip as well.  She has been extremely helpful and everyone in my group just loves her! You are in good hands :)

    Good luck with the planning! 

    ~Steph

  4. It sounds like it so so amazing!!! So happy for you!  I am also thinking about bringing table runners (for the circle tables) to add some color.  I don' know what size to order though. Can you advise?  Also, will the tables seat 6 or 8 people? oh.... and did u have to pay for open bar in addition to the reception cost or does the per person for dinner include booze? Sorry!!! I'm having a rough time nailing down details with Cecilia :(  Thanks in advance for any advice :)

  5. Originally Posted by msop04 View Post

     

     

    My wedding isn't until March 2013, but I am dealing directly with Maya Floral for anything and everything flowers.  I found it was just too difficult to try to go through the coordinator, who then has to talk to the florist, who may or may not understand what I wanted or may be lost in translation to begin with...  

     

    I simply asked Cecilia to give me a direct email to each vendor, and she sent me all the information.  I have been emailing Carlos with Maya Floral, and he has been EXTREMELY helpful!  I sent him almost twenty photos showing what I liked, our wedding colors, and even my dress! (some pics for inspiration, some I wanted him to replicate).  Within 3 days, he sent me a ton of ideas of arrangements/bouquets/etc they had done that were very similar.  

     

    I know that a lot of the floral is included in the Ultimate Package, so I'm hoping what I've chosen will be okay and I won't have any additional charges.  I feel more "in control" by dealing directly with Maya Floral.  I guess I'm just type A like that!  LOL  If you are interested in doing the same, I'd be happy to send you his contact info!  :)

    I would love to handle it the way you did. Can you please send me his contact information?  Thank you!

  6. Hi!! I don't know if it is bad etiquette to ask this or not.  If so, please forgive me.  I'm pretty new to the site and was trying to see your templates.  I think I don't have enough posts to see the pre-travel brochure but was interested in taking a look.  Could someone please email it to me at [email protected]?   I have booked SMB for July 6, 2013 and am trying to get alot of these projects knocked out prior to classes starting in the fall.  Thanks a bunch and I look forward to chatting with you all!! Happy Planning!!

     

    ~Steph

  7. Welcome!  I am also new!  There is a TON of info posted in the other threads, you just have to search a bit.  Congrats and happy planning!!

  8. Hi Everyone!

     

    I must admit, I've been checking out this site for a couple months now, and WOW!!... what an awesome resource for destination wedding planning advice/ideas.  My name is Stephanie and I am planning my event for July 2013.  I have a site visit planned for July 6-11 of this year and my FI (fiance??...not real proficient in the lingo just yet ;) and I will be visiting Zoetry, Excellence and Secrets Maroma Beach to try and decide!!  Any suggestions?

     

    Anyways, I hope to contribute to this site and hope you all are having a fabulous time planning the wedding of your dreams!  Until next time....

     

    ~Steph

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