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Quote: Originally Posted by murmel Oh dear! Well, don't despair. It always amazes me how quickly they can rebuild things down there. Have they confirmed you cannot have your wedding there now??? If the weather does work out for you, the other spot I would suggest would be the Yoga Palapa on the beach. They would usually set up a dance area on the yoga palapa and the tables/chairs on the beach in front of it. Beautiful spot as well. Keep us posted! And I would talk to the wedding coordinators as soon as you get there to find out what the plan is! Oh heavens. Our wedding is November 15th. I am super close to a heart attack right now.

I always use Lifebooker for extensions. They always have a few deals to choose from under Nails & Brows in their Lifebooker Loot section. I sort of cross-reference what they have available vs yelp reviews for the places and go from there. I've had very good experiences except for one time, and that wasn't awful either, just the lashes were sort of stiff. Just make sure not to use anything oil-based, that takes them off, otherwise you will be great for about 2 weeks, good for another 1-2 weeks. They are individually glued to lashes, so they fall out as you eyelashes naturally shed, so as long as you're not pulling them out, you shouldn't be doing damage to your own lashes. I'd recommend silk or mink over any other material they might use, those seem to be the least like porcupine needles, lol. And yes, once you get extensions, it's hard to go back to your natural "shorties"!

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Wow, all those new options with their new packages! May be a good thing it's too late to start changing my mind on anything, lol When we went down for our site visit in February, the cake was the one thing we really did not like at the tasting (all the other food at the tasting AND EVERYWHERE AT THE RESORT was delish)... But, we only had vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, none of those other options... I really care about the cake more for pictures than anything, but also didn't want to wasted hundreds of $'s on something that tasted like cardboard, so we requested to have a tres leches wedding cake (it's always good no matter where you get it, and it's got some sentimental value for us, too)... We will see how it works out... I'm not too worried though, there's other desert if the cake disappoints, lol (we chose the bittersweet chocolate mousse and mango creme brûlée from the pick n choose, so if that's not variety, I don't know what is, lol). Bubblez - thanks for sharing your pictures, our reception is at the same place :-) also, genius idea about sharing decorations, I so wish I thought of it! I'm bringing down A TON of stuff, wish I could have shared it with someone whose wedding is soon after mine! Super smart.

We We are doing the pick'n'choose, and our two picks are the Filet and Lobster Tail and Roasted Half Chicken, then the Oven Baked Cappelaci as our vegetarian option. The one thing that's super annoying though is that we had to have our guests choose which main course they wanted ahead of time. Also, out of ~60ppl, about 50 chose the 1st, so I'm not super confident we picked the right 2nd option since almost nobody is having it. Hoping its just because a lot of people like Surf'n'Turf, lol. LilPumpkin, Thanks for posting your photos! I know you had major issues with the rain, but I have to say your pictures show none of it. Everyone looks super happy and excited, you can tell that nothing was gonna get that party down. :-) But still, thanks for letting everyone know about your rain experience, I gave almost no thought to a rain plan before reading that, and now, even though I'm crossing my fingers for no rain, at least I feel like I can be prepared and have a Plan B about all the decorations and set up etc.

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Wow, I LOVE the blessing of the sea... My Stepmom is reading the Apache Wedding Blessing, and it's really all about the elements, and the Sea part seems to just fit with that perfectly. I hope MIL will go for it, it would be her reading :-)

Thanks MrsHK! We just got the script from Lynda, and it's very similar if not identical. Also, for anyone wondering about adding their personal vows, readings etc into the predefined legal ceremony (and the sand ceremony, as I was), apparently that happens AFTER the "I do's" and the rings, but BEFORE you are officially pronounced husband and wife and kissing. The signing and fingerprinting of the wedding certificate also happens in that in-between. Mystery solved, lol :-)

Does anyone have a video or the script/order of what is said and done at a MEXICAN CIVIL CEREMONY? I'm having a really hard time finding it... I know there is a judge and a translator, and I think there's fingerprinting at some point, but I don't know where to plan Readings (2) and the sand ceremony... Thanks! Kaya

Does anyone have a video or the script/order of what is said and done at a MEXICAN CIVIL CEREMONY? I'm having a really hard time finding it... I know there is a judge and a translator, and I think there's fingerprinting at some point, but I don't know where to plan Readings (2) and the sand ceremony...

I have just one person coming from Poland, and we are having her fly into NY, then to Cancun with the wedding party. It came out to about the same, but definitely less stressful for her. I guess the pricing probably depends on whether your airport is a major hub or not...

I'm a week after you, and totally feel your pain. I know they are short handed right now, and it's definitely taking them longer to respond that it has in the past. That being said, our planner is Lynda, and she's been pretty great... So take a deep breath, get on the phone, and ask for a manager level planner to take over, someone who has been there for a significant amount of time. Do not be afraid to push for what you want, it's your wedding day... But it will work out, they may be short handed, but I don't think they're dropping the ball on anything.

Quote: Originally Posted by kimsing12 hey Kayawastaken! Finding a videographer is not easy...especially when you are only given 2 choices! We are using Sarani from Sarani Weddings....while she is not an "approved vendor", she is fabulous, reasonable, and does a TON of Karisma properties! Check out her website saraniweddings.com Her videos are AMAZING!! Let her know your budget and she will work with you on price - she knows that you have to pay the $800 outside fee- and will work with you. The coolest thing she does is a shorter video that you can share with friends and family easily - it captures the whole day in a song - of your choice of course!(those are the examples you see on her sight) and then she gives you a longer video of the rest of the footage! The video and photography is one of the most important things to me... she is a true artist and captures things so uniquely! We are doing the 6 hour package - end of getting ready through middle of reception. Most videographers will only do continuous coverage - so check with the one you choose before you decide on a package. I just tried to find the time frame that most things will be happening. Like you, I'm just hoping I'm right! Hope that helps! Happy planning! -K Hi Kimsing12, Thanks for the recommendation. We actually saw Sarani Video on our site visit back in Februaru, when we went to "orientation" at one of the other Karisma properties, and thought they were an approved vendor. It was not a great surprise to find out they're not! I just reached out to them to see if they're in the budget ballpark... I actually remember really liking their video...

So, seeing the great wedding videos brings me to my videography dilemma. Has anyone had their wedding video done by either Caribe or Matias Cano? We have an outside photographer, and he doesn't work with anyone for video, so I guess I just need to pick one or the other (of the two approved video vendors for Azul Sensatori), but wanted to know about any negative/positive experiences... Also, I'm not sure what sort of coverage we would need. One of my biggest concerns is that our ceremony is at 3:30, and reception starts at 6pm. We don't really want a long video, definitely don't think anything over an hour. Obviously we'd like the ceremony covered, other than that I'd say our priority list is: 2. The first dance. 3. Bridal Party Entrance 4. Getting ready (bride) 5. Getting ready (groom) 6. Father/Daughter Dance 7. Mother/Son Dance 8. Speeches 9. Mariachi Band at the very end of cocktail hour/beginning of reception 10. Photo session after ceremony So, there's time in the beginning, then nothing much, and then time two hours later. What does that mean for us as far as how many hours of coverage we would need? Would you get that whole time (our hair and makeup is supposed to be all done by 2pm, so say 1 to 7pm?), which is like 6 hours, and sort of more than I have budgeted for video... Is there any other solution? Has anyone had this dilemma?

We went down for our site visit in February and it was BEAUTIFUL the whole time!

Hey I don't know if you mean long-term problems, or recently, but I hadn't heard from my planner in about 2-3 weeks and was wondering what was up. It turns out they had let someone go (or leave, you know how open they are about those things), and another person out, so they were short-handed and just addressing the weddings coming up immediately. This is what Lynda told me anyway. She has been my planner from the beginning, and I really have to say that it's been a good experience. I don't know if this helps, but I write all my questions/requests (down to the smallest detail, that's just how I am), then save it as draft for a couple of days, and once I have a few things, send it to her. I clearly title each topic (for example "CAKE", and "BANNERS") within the email... I think it makes it easier for her and for me. Then she responds to each one by basically doing the "see my responses in blue below". It keeps all my info in one email chain I can easily look back on, and I think it's easier to see what was said about what, and what's outstanding. Hope this helps, or at least calms your fears!

Has anyone seen an updated list of weddings lately? I'm pretty curious whether I'm sharing my date/week with anyone!

Ha, my planner is Lynda as well! I guess I can ask her about those, and see if I can get a picture, lol. I actually had the same thing happen with the sweatheart table, basically, anything you want, you have to ask for it. That being said, they are quite accommodating, you just have to think of what to bring up. I'm super OCD, so I find it hard to believe there is something I haven't brought up, but then I email with Lynda A LOT. It's good to have the safety net of the on-site meeting, but my grand master plan is to have everything buttoned up before we leave. I need the few days before the wedding to: Put a hard stop to thinking about the planning, Clear my head of the idea of killing my fiance (inevitable part of planning, I'm afraid, lol), Get myself into vacation mode (with the help of the pool bar, of course) .... so I can actually enjoy the wedding and all the stuff we have planned around it! -----> Quote: Originally Posted by AllieH Quote: Originally Posted by JMK923 Hi Kaya! Lol glad to help I actually don't know the measurements of the sandboxes, but my WC suggested 2 and that's what I have on my detail sheet. We'll also have about 50 guests. For couples, I plan on using one escort for both their names which will free up space. Sounds like you are doing something similar. That is a REALLY good question about the sand! I just sent my WC an email to make sure it's included. I've learned from other brides on this thread that you need to be as specific as possible and list out every single thing you want on your detail sheet. For instance, I emailed my WC a few weeks ago about flower arrangements for our sweetheart table. It turns out, that she had to literally add a sweetheart table to my detail sheet! Otherwise, they may not have had one setup for us at the reception. I started freaking out thinking of all the other "common" things at weddings that you would think are included, but you may need to point those things out for a destination wedding. Thank you for bringing up the sand!! I'll let you when Lynda responds.

Hey JMK923 and others, too! Thanks for the words of encouragement about the DJ, I'm back to sleeping at night, lol. So, how about these Sanboxes for the Escort Cards... I've been all over Pinterest, and I think they're the cutest... How big were the ones you were able to get through the resort? Silly, but did they include sand, lol? We have about 50 guests, so I figure 25-30 escort cards, is one box big enough for that many, or do I need several?

Well, I don't know why I can't post a photo, but the link is here :-) http://watters.com/Product/WtooDresses/492/ BTW, ordered them all together for approx $150 each from ToastBridalOnline, and split the $20 shipping ;-)

My colors are Coral and Turquoise, and, boy, did I not know what I was getting myself into... Both these colors apparently mean something different to each different company, and I'm a bit nuts about matching! Well, now I have swatches from pretty much every dress maker out there, but I LOVE the coral we went with... Wtoo Crystal Chiffon in Coral... Actually doing all different styles, but the color and fabric really pulls them together! And the girls are happy, since their styles are *quite* different, lol. [ATTACHMENT=14410]image.jpg (145k. jpg file)[/ATTACHMENT]

Hi Ladies, My question is about the DJ situation. Our wedding is November 15th, 2013, and I'm just not happy with the fact that they're pretty much forcing us to use their DJ. They are requiring song choices 60 days in advance, limiting us to 90 songs to choose, just ridiculous stuff. We are being told that we are not allowed to use any outside vendors except photographers and videographers. I really want to use DJ Doremixx since I have been reading good reviews, and we even have no problem paying the $800 fee or booking him in a room for 3 nights. He apparently has other weddings booked at Azul Sensatori this year, and even 2014, so I feel there must be a way to make this happen. Our Miami-based planner, Lynda, is saying we cannot do this and I'm getting very frustrated with having my hand forced. We are paying them over $10K for the wedding day alone, not to mention the fact that we are booking another private event for the rehearsal dinner. I'm actually getting frustrated beyond words at this point! :confused::confused::mad:... Does anyone have any advice? Thank you! Kaya

Hello, I see this is an old post, and I'm guessing you do not have the starfish anymore? Where did you buy them?