Katryne

Here's a pic of the Marriachi band during dinner.  They were all dressed up!

I wore allure 8950 in white.  This is the best pic I could find, my bouquet seems always in the way! lol

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Originally Posted by leanne1 
 

wow I was also told $580 without a dj a few months ago so it seriously could not have gone up that much could it????

Yeah that was my price.  I'm under the impression she screwed up when giving me that price...

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Originally Posted by nic817 

Has anyone had the Mexican trio play at the dinner? Wondering if its worth it?

I had them, it was part of my package.  We loved it! lots of fun to have them there!

Alright ladies, here are my pictures through facebook.  I've made them public so you should be able to take a look.  We have quite the sense of humor so beware.. lol  The pics were taken by a friend of ours except for 17 of them that we got through our package 

Getting Ready: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.702633263084385&type=1&l=64673d4d3a

Ceremony/supper/night: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.702656169748761&type=1&l=7853470161

Hacienda pics: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.702862849728093.1073741832.100000131537923&type=1&l=28480e8208

Trash the dress: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.703374073010304.1073741833.100000131537923&type=1&l=e163793443

Pics from Arrecife: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.693432624004449.1073741825.100000131537923&type=1&l=2d6a5e8b41

Enjoy!

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Originally Posted by nic817 


We are having it at the dolce vita because she only sent us that menu and frutos del mar - these are both at akumal but we are getting married at the tulum gazebo. Do we have the option to have it somewhere else? When she sent us the menu it had 3-4 choices for each of the apps, soups, mains, etc. so basically we have to all eat the exact same dish?? The guests can't choose from the options on the menu? I know for sure there are going to be some people who want chicken and some who want pasta...did everyone eat the same meal at yours then Kirsten? Seems crappy to make them eat all the same?!?

You can ask if you can have a different restaurant but they might say no.  And yes, over 30 people there is only one choice in the menu (except vegeterians).  Under 30 you get two choices of the main course. 

Re Marriachi band, we had the Unforgettable package and they played for 30-45 minutes during dinner, it was so cool.  

As the month of August advances, the chances of rain go higher.  It was my second time there in August but I always went in the first and it was hot as hell but beautiful!

We gave an official count the day we met with the Maria, 3 days before the wedding

Can't believe I'm almost there! Leaving in 48 hours!!!! slowly freaking out.. packing for 5 is a little overwhelming!

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AUGUST 2013
Samantha and Barry August 5 - Iberostar Maya Riviera Maya Mexico
Katryne August 6 - Grand Bahia Principe Coba, Mayan Riviera
Lauren and Tyrel August 19 - Grand Palladium White Sand, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Cameshia & Patrick (Mimi127) August 24 - Secrets Wild Orchid, Montego Bay
Heather & Jonathan (missde09) August 24 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana
Chiquita & Eric August 27th- Beach Palace, Cancun, Mexico

SEPTEMBER 2013
Taryn & Stephen (tarynm) September 1- Azul Beach, Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya

OCTOBER 2013
Melanie & Jesse (favorsmr) October 5-Dreams Resort & Spa, Punta Cana, DR
Philippa & Simon (ladystardust) October 8 - Moon Palace Golf & Spa
Donna & Brett (dondon84) October 11 - Moon Palace golf & spa Resort, Cancun
Louise & Steve - (FutureMrsCorney) October 16 - Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Cancun
Greg and Yvonne (Red 400) October 19 -Sunset da mona lisa or le reve

NOVEMBER 2013
Paisley & Philip (2bmrstremblay) November 3 – Aboard the Carnival Magic, Galveston Texas, 7 Day Caribbean Cruise
Shannon & Dennis - November 9, 2013 - Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Playe del Carmen
MTRowse – November 11 - Bahia Principe Coba
Sarah & Richard (futuremrswarner) November 12 - Bahia Principe Tulum Riviera Maya
Pascale & Eric (Papoue) November 13 - Iberostar Rose Hall Beach, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Ashley & Matthew (acote26) November 13 - Gran Bahia Principe Akumal, Riviera Maya

Chelsea & Josh (ChelseaCat802) November 17 - Iberostar Rose Hall Suites, Montego Bay, Jamaica
WorstBride – November 19 - Bahia Principe Akumal
DinaQtobe November 21 - Now Sapphire, Riviera MayaWilliam & Tanya November 23 - Jamaica
Holly86 November 26 - Gran Bahia Principe Akumal Beach Location - Poolside Reception
J1031 - November 27 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum Gazebo - Poolside Reception
Michelle & Carlos - November 27 - Gran Caribe Real Cancun - Oceanfront Villa
Robyn & Kevin (RobynEve) - November 10 - Moon Palace Resort Cancun - Beach Ceremony, Terrace Reception

DECEMBER 2013
Alexis & Alexander (islandsunriseSa) December 14 - Atlantis Resort Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas

JANUARY 2014
Liz & Jay (lgerry) January 15 - Grand Bahia Principe Akumal, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Tara & Michael (TaraB) January 24 - Now Sapphire - Riviera Maya, Mexico
Sara & Darryl (sarakelz) January 30- Grand Bahia Principe Coba, Riviera Maya, Mexico

FEBRUARY 2014
Cherina and Michael (Cherina) February 14 - Moon Dance Villas- Negril, Jamaica - Our Reaffirmation Wedding will take place on our 14th marriage anniversary
Ashley and Chris (ABCDWedding) February 2014 - Cancun Mexico
Dawn and Mike (DiggityDawn) February 14 @ 1:00pm - Barcelo Maya Beach Resorts (Tropical/Colonial) Riviera Maya, Mexico
Arin & Ryan (ArinMarie10) February 25th @ 4pm - Grand Bahia Principe Coba, Riviera Maya, Mexico

MARCH 2014
Kerri and John (Kerriann5) March 8 - Hard Rock Hotel- Punta Cana

APRIL 2014
Backy and Daniel Sandals Montego Bay Jamaica april 2014
Leanne & Robin (leanne1) April 2 2014 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum
Jana (JanaLP) & Kevin April 5, 2014 - Beaches Turks and Caicos
Faleshia (flo628) and Chris April 19, 2014 - Cabo San Lucas
Ashleigh and Richard Mallett (ashleighb) 23rd April - Gran Bahia Principe Riviera Maya Mexico

MAY 2014
Jacqueline & Mark (DWBride2014) May 2 - Playacar Palace

Tracey & Kevin May 9th - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum
Beth & Jorge (HoyaBeth) May 10 - Be Tulum
Ashley Delesline & Steven Campbell (HisFutureMrs) May 16 2014 Gran Bahia Principe Akumal
Sharon & Ron (sbowie) May 17 - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino or Dreams Palm Beach - Punta Cana, DR
Stacey & Jimmy (jburress21). May 21 - Beaches Turks and Caicos
Amanda & Don (Shmanderz) May 10, 2014 - Beach Palace Cancun

JUNE 2014
Darlene & Daniel (darball16) June 6th, 2014 Excellence Playa Mujeres
Jessica & Jesus (jessica correa) June 28, 2014 ~ RIU Ocho Rios Jamaica!

JULY 2014

Nicole & Bill (dreamweaver) July 9, 2014~ Beaches Turks & Caicos
Zoe & Alex (zoen) July 19 ~ Dana Villas ~ Santorini, Greece
Jeanette & Jay (jenvens7) July 7 - Moon Palace Resort in Cancun, Mexico

Megan & Jimmy (megcuneo383) - July 22, 2014 - Dreams Los Cabos Mexico

AUGUST 2014
Sobe & Phil ~ August 22nd ~Playacar Palace or Moon Palace

SEPTEMBER 2014
Sandy & David (NJBride2014) ~ September 13 ~ LeBlanc Spa and Resort ~ Cancun, Mexico
Jenny & Amir (Jenny2014) ~ September 18 ~ Dreams Resort and Spa ~ Puerto Vallarta

OCTOBER 2014
Sean & Landon ( landonO) ~ October 4th~
Now Jade resort, Riviera Maya

NOVEMBER 2014
pongyang2001 - November 8 - Sandals Emerald Bay Exuma

DECEMBER 2014
Serife & Buddy (snorfle1) December 13th, 2014~ Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton in Jamaica
Jennifer & Drew (jenferrara) December 13th, 2014~ Excellence Playa Mujeres in Cancun, Mexico

APRIL 2015
Brenda Robinson & Tray Robinson (Kaiden1215) April 25, 2015 Now Jade Riviera Cancun

Originally Posted by pongyang2001 

 

ok so when is everybody here getting married? I'm booked at sandals emerald bay bahamas for November 8,2014. When do you go gown shopping?? I feel that 8-12 months is too early?

I bought my dress 12 months in advance, there's quite the delay for ordering sometimes so it's not too early!

I don't know what size you are but I found it here http://www.preownedweddingdresses.com/dresses/79788/Allure-8955-Size-2.html

Also, I found a couple of websites that sell it but since it's a pre order they expect shipping around november 8th, might be worth a call though, you never know!

Originally Posted by somertime 

 

 

Im looking to but it from a shop or used. Having a hard time finding it before my Oct wedding. I'm in Virginia.

Have you tried contacting Allure directly?

are you looking only to buy second hand?  and where do you live?

Finally finished!  The biggest for Océanne - 11 yo, The 3 flowers one for Penelope 21 months old, the one flower tiny one for Violet - 3 months old.

Happy Friday to everyone BTW! What are everyone's plans for the weekend?

Some advice needed from anyone who has already been to this resort... Our wedding is at 2pm at the gazebo in Tulum - we couldn't get a later time because of other weddings. I'm concerned about what the guests will do between the ceremony and dinner. It's symbolic so my guess is the ceremony will be quick and our photographer said he needs 90 minutes after for pics. That would take us to maybe 4pm...and we likely wouldn't do dinner until 5:30-6. That leaves our guests dressed up and entertaining themselves for four hours! Any suggestions on what we can tell guests to do? I know most of the ladies won't want to change back into their bathing suit, just to have to change and get dressed up again. I also worry that if we just leave them to their own devices everyone will end up going to one of the bars and drinking for those 4 hours and then end up being super trashed at our dinner. Suggestions??? I was thinking that maybe after our photos we could have our guests meet us somewhere (an indoor bar where it wont be as hot?) and we could do a few celebratory cocktails and our speeches there while we wait for dinner. Then dinner will just be eating and maybe our speech and then we will do the poolside reception after. This is so much time in between though...I am really not sure what to do. Are there any indoor bars that are open during the afternoon/evening? Ahhh, help me please!!! We wanted to go away so it wouldn't be stressful planning but now I'm getting a little anxious about this timing... Thanks in advance for any ideas!

National Bar: Beer, Rum, Vodka, Tequila, Cocktails, Gin, Whisky $1900 USD Special Cocktails: Beer, Piña Colada Cocktail, Margarita Cocktail & Sparkling Wine $1100 USD This option is for 30 persons maximum , in case there´s more people will have an extra charge. This packages includes 3 hours of open bar, set up, soft lighting, cocktail tables, tiffany chairs microphone and music. (so this includes DJ). Special Cocktails without DJ but with Speakers so we can play our own music: 585 USD

Yeah I think I'm gonna skip the sunrise and go for waterpark goofy pics lol. I think we're going to stay on the resort. We're a pretty goofy/crazy couple and Violet has to tag along since I breastfeed her so resort will be easier!

Then you might want to take a look at Cuba or Dominican Republic. It's usually cheaper to vacation there. Good Luck!

Still here to help you along! So although I've been to the resort twice already, since the last time I've been they build a waterpark for the kids! I'm so excited! lol My toddler needs to run quite a bit so she's going to have a blast in that! Now I need to go swimming vest shopping ahahha

From august 1st through the 8th, bahia principe coba in Riviera Maya, from Montreal: 2300$ per couple for the week, includes transportation.

oooo I just saw they now have a kids waterpark in Coba!! http://www.tripadvisor.ca/MemberPhotos-a_uid.E__2E__xbS__5F__q3IPmXB28pxMYDTzDg%3D%3D-w4#61447636 The kids are gonna have so much fun!! 17 days before we leave!!!

To ensure everyone knows how this works and so it runs smoothly please follow these easy steps Copy and paste the list in a new reply Type in your name & your OH name, your BDW Forum name, wedding date & location in chronological order of the listing Once dates are past the older months can then be deleted Brides (& grooms) can see who is getting married on dates close to them . It is handy too as some wedding parties have shared the cost of some vendors (photographers in particular) Good luck ~ ~ ~ JULY 2013 Laura (Laurab1105) July 22 - Gran Bahia Principe Akumal, Mayan Riveria (sarahcox) 23 July - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, Mayan Riveria AUGUST 2013 Samantha and Barry August 5 - Iberostar Maya Riviera Maya Mexico Katryne August 6 - Grand Bahia Principe Coba, Mayan Riviera Lauren and Tyrel August 19 - Grand Palladium White Sand, Riviera Maya, Mexico Cameshia & Patrick (Mimi127) August 24 - Secrets Wild Orchid, Montego Bay Heather & Jonathan (missde09) August 24 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana Chiquita & Eric August 27th- Beach Palace, Cancun, Mexico SEPTEMBER 2013 Taryn & Stephen (tarynm) September 1- Azul Beach, Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya OCTOBER 2013 Melanie & Jesse (favorsmr) October 5-Dreams Resort & Spa, Punta Cana, DR Philippa & Simon (ladystardust) October 8 - Moon Palace Golf & Spa Donna & Brett (dondon84) October 11 - Moon Palace golf & spa Resort, Cancun Louise & Steve - (FutureMrsCorney) October 16 - Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Cancun Greg and Yvonne (Red 400) October 19 -Sunset da mona lisa or le reve NOVEMBER 2013 Paisley & Philip (2bmrstremblay) November 3 – Aboard the Carnival Magic, Galveston Texas, 7 Day Caribbean Cruise Shannon & Dennis - November 9, 2013 - Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Playe del Carmen MTRowse – November 11 - Bahia Principe Coba Sarah & Richard (futuremrswarner) November 12 - Bahia Principe Tulum Riviera Maya Pascale & Eric (Papoue) November 13 - Iberostar Rose Hall Beach, Montego Bay, Jamaica Ashley & Matthew (acote26) November 13 - Gran Bahia Principe Akumal, Riviera Maya WorstBride – November 19 - Bahia Principe Akumal DinaQtobe November 21 - Now Sapphire, Riviera MayaWilliam & Tanya November 23 - Jamaica Holly86 November 26 - Gran Bahia Principe Akumal Beach Location - Poolside Reception J1031 - November 27 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum Gazebo - Poolside Reception Michelle & Carlos - November 27 - Gran Caribe Real Cancun - Oceanfront Villa DECEMBER 2013 Alexis & Alexander (islandsunriseSa) December 14 - Atlantis Resort Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas JANUARY 2014 Liz & Jay (lgerry) January 15 - Grand Bahia Principe Akumal, Riviera Maya, Mexico Tara & Michael (TaraB) January 24 - Now Sapphire - Riviera Maya, Mexico Sara & Darryl (sarakelz) January 30- Grand Bahia Principe Coba, Riviera Maya, Mexico FEBRUARY 2014 Cherina and Michael (Cherina) February 14 - Moon Dance Villas- Negril, Jamaica - Our Reaffirmation Wedding will take place on our 14th marriage anniversary Ashley and Chris (ABCDWedding) February 2014 - Cancun Mexico Dawn and Mike (DiggityDawn) February 14 @ 1:00pm - Barcelo Maya Beach Resorts (Tropical/Colonial) Riviera Maya, Mexico MARCH 2014 Kerri and John (Kerriann5) March 8 - Hard Rock Hotel- Punta Cana APRIL 2014 Backy and Daniel Sandals Montego Bay Jamaica april 2014 Leanne & Robin (leanne1) April 2 2014 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum Ashleigh and Richard Mallett (ashleighb) 23rd April - Gran Bahia Principe Riviera Maya Mexico MAY 2014 Jacqueline & Mark (DWBride2014) May 2 - Playacar Palace Beth & Jorge (HoyaBeth) May 10 - Be Tulum Ashley Delesline & Steven Campbell (HisFutureMrs) May 16 2014 Gran Bahia Principe Akumal Sharon & Ron (sbowie) May 17 - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino or Dreams Palm Beach - Punta Cana, DR Stacey & Jimmy (jburress21). May 21 - Beaches Turks and Caicos Amanda & Don (Shmanderz) May 10, 2014 - Beach Palace Cancun JUNE 2014 Darlene & Daniel (darball16) June 6th, 2014 Excellence Playa Mujeres Jessica & Jesus (jessica correa) June 28, 2014 ~ RIU Ocho Rios Jamaica! JULY 2014 Zoe & Alex (zoen) July 19 ~ Dana Villas ~ Santorini, Greece Jeanette & Jay (jenvens7) July 7 - Moon Palace Resort in Cancun, Mexico AUGUST 2014 Sobe & Phil ~ August 22nd ~Playacar Palace or Moon Palace SEPTEMBER 2014 Sandy & David (NJBride2014) ~ September 13 ~ LeBlanc Spa and Resort ~ Cancun, Mexico Jenny & Amir (Jenny2014) ~ September 18 ~ Dreams Resort and Spa ~ Puerto Vallarta NOVEMBER 2014 pongyang2001 - November 8 - Sandals Emerald Bay Exuma DECEMBER 2014 Serife & Buddy (snorfle1) December 13th, 2014~ Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton in Jamaica Jennifer & Drew (jenferrara) December 13th, 2014~ Excellence Playa Mujeres in Cancun, Mexico APRIL 2015 Brenda Robinson & Tray Robinson (Kaiden1215) April 25, 2015 Now Jade Riviera Cancun

Kirsten!! Beautiful, just beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us!! I love the group picture, so colorful!!! And thanks for the sunrise pics, gives me a good idea of when to get up, or abort the project! lol