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Hi Ladies!! Currently at the airport, waiting to board for cancun! Getting married on Friday, and can't wait to share all the details when we get back two weeks from now! Talk soon!

im only at 40. long way to go yet! what is the games section that you were referring to?

thanks for the info vanessa. (for some reason the mention function wont work for me!) i am getting married on the beach terrace, and my cocktail hour is there as well. but - our reception will be in a ballroom. i have seen some pics of lanters hung inside ballrooms at different heights and it looks amazing. hopefully i can get the same effect!

question for all of the brides who have been to the resort already... does the resort allow men to wear jeans to the a la cartes or do they have to wear dress pants? the dress code doesnt specify, it just says long pants so we are wondering if jeans are ok.

I got 40 lanterns of varying sizes and colors for less than 100 in total. I have read in previous reviews that the resort charges 100 to hang them. 200 in total is far better than the 1000 the resort charges to rent them! I might also offer them to keep the lanterns after if they don't charge me to hang them.... i don't need them after anyway!

hi everyone, hoping you can share some advice on what you wore under your dress for the session? did you wear regular underwear/bra, or did you wear a bikini?

hi ladies, just wondering if anyone can share advice on any do's and dont's you learned from your TTD with regard to your underwear/bras. im really struggling to know what to wear under. did you wear regular underwear and a bra under your dress, or a bikini, etc?

megan and mrs.blaze- we will be there at the same time, i am getting married on Jan 24th and will be at the resort from Jan 18 - Feb 1! getting closer now... cant wait! I do have a couple of questions that have gone unanswered by the resort... -does anyone know if you are allowed to let someone else (mother or bridesmaid) use the hair and makeup service in the divine package if the bride doesnt want it? -are we allowed to give the private transfer to a guest? i think id prefer to go with everyone on the bus, but i do have one guest and her BF coming from england id love to give it to them if i can.

Hey ladies! I just learned that the Now Resorts app is now fully operational at Now Sapphire! this is exciting, as it wasn't supposed to be launched until 2014. I downloaded the app, it looks really good. using the resorts WiFi, you can place free calls to the US and Canada through the app. you can sign in and add 'friends' and do messaging with them - perfect way to stay in touch with our big groups while down there. you can look at the days activities schedule, restaurant schedule and view the restaurant menus, look at weather, things to do off the resort such as tours, etc. there is also a section called 'my stay' which you can access until you get there (as you need to put in your room number) so I'm not sure what exactly that does. there is also some info in the 'guide' section that would be very useful for our guests who have never been to Mexico, because it has info about the area, money, legal info, transportation, safety, weather, and useful Spanish phrases. for more info on the app, look at the now sapphire website under the 'What's Included' tab, then click unlimited connectivity. http://www.nowresorts.com/sapphire/unlimited-connectivity.html just make sure when you go, you turn off your roaming and are using their wifi... otherwise your phone bill might give you a shock!!

Quote: Originally Posted by DinaQtobe I see the same thing - total of 500$. I purchased a small system for $140 at Costco. It's small, battery powered and can definitely fit into our carry-on bag. It gets LOUD. I will bring it and see what they say about the sound system when we get there. I bought a system too, its a really good one and I got it for a steal. however... I have SO MUCH other stuff to bring, and the extra baggage fees from Canada seem ridiculously high...$20 for every kg over 66 lbs!!! how is everyone else handling getting all of their décor items and other stuff down to mexico?

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsBlaze I also have been having a hard time getting ahold of Anel. We are less than 4 months away now so really starting to get anxiety about some things I want to get figured out! I send her a few emails over a month ago and NO response yet. I did re-send them last week but still nothing. Are there any of you that have been able to chat w/her over the phone? If so, how did you go about setting that up??? We have decided to go w/an offsite photographer so that's done, but we are trying to figure out rehearsal dinner and some other important things yet... I am 4 days before you... we will be there at the same time!! cant wait!! my understanding from what I've read is that there wont be very much communication until about 1 month before, so I am trying to be patient. I emailed Anel with some questions about a month ago, and she responded within about a week and a half. I'm trying not to stress about this stuff because everyone says they were so stressed beforehand and in the end it went perfect. I know this is easier said than done though!

Quote: Originally Posted by lastminbride Girls - What made you choose NOW Saphire? It's one of my finalists... Thanks! I narrowed it down to my top few resorts based on wedding packages, resort reviews, location, 'perks' such as ability to reserve beach/pool chairs, no reservations, no wristbands) etc. Then I took my top few resorts and had my TA get quotes on each. when the quotes came back, Now Sapphire wasn't necessarily the cheapest, but I felt it was the best value for what we were paying, not only for the wedding package but also for all of the guests who are attending.

Quote: Originally Posted by sunnymylene Hi DinaQtobe It is 150$ for the whole time, not per hour. http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/g/i/185414/down-below-there-are-3-buttons-tag-embed-original-click-on-original-button-this-will-open-a-new-tab-window-and-youll-be-able-to-zoom-in-and-read-clearly/ Hi Mylene, your cost sheet shows 3 hours at 150 per hour plus tax totalling $499.50. was it only $150 on your final invoice? if that is the case, I wont bother bringing my own sound system!

Quote: Originally Posted by Brittany Bode Hi! I'm in the same boat- put my Save the dates in mail last week and now am seriously in need of booking my outside vendors before they all are bookeD! Has anyone heard of Jhankarlo Amaro or had him as a photographer? I love his work and found him from a bride on this site. However, I don't see many reviews online about him and this worries me because pictures are so important to me! ANyone who has done or will do TTD session...I'm thinking of buying a really cheap dress to wear for underwater pictures because 1, I'm scared I will drown in my huge princess dress and 2. My dress was expensive and I don't want to rruin it. What are you guys doing? Brittany ":) http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/74305/trash-the-dress-yes-or-no not sure if you have seen this thread or not, but it has lots of info about what other brides have done for TTD. There are also lots of gorgeous pics posted in the thread!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Brittany Bode Hi Now Sapphire brides! Need help deciding on a photographer! If anyone could send me pictures or recommendations I would really appreciate it! Although expense is a concern (because I want to do TTD and videographer), artsy photos to capture the essense of the day is also very important! Brittany - I just PM'd you some info. good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by Brittany Bode Hi girls! I was wondering if any now sapphire brides have any comments on the videographers they have at the NOW resorts. Do you know if there is a vendor fee for videographers ? I know for photographer its only about $75 a person but for all other vendors I believe it's $300 so I was wondering what the deal is for videoagraphers. I heard the photographers weren't so good so I'm going with Del Sol but I'm still in the process of figuring out the video situation. Thanks! Brittany Hi Brittany, I was just discussing this with Anel last week via email and she said: Regarding an outside Videographer, we have the same policy as the photographer (day pass + meals) I assume this is per person... so if your photographer or videographer have an assistant or second shooter, I'm guessing the cost is day pass + meal for each. I found that the videographer packages are quite expensive at the resort. I plan to book with Gallardo Films... as soon as I can convince my fiancée that we need to have videography!! hope this helps!

Meganator.. I just saw this post. I am getting married at now sapphire jan 24 2014... the day after you! Small world! Not long now... eeeep!

hi gals, I have a bunch of questions I'm hoping some of you can help me with: -Does anyone happen to have copies or pics of the a la carte menus from the resort? -the website says that the 'unlimited connectivity' app is coming soon in 2014. Has anyone heard specifically when (what month) it will be active for the Sapphire? I'm getting married in late Jan and am wondering if it will be working by then. -i am planning on bringing a bunch of my own decorations. does anyone know if i will be charged for setting up the following items (and if so, how much): -table cloth overlays -satin napkins -pearl and rhinestone confetti for reception tables -chair bows -fabric to hang from the huppa -starfish and twine to hold back fabric on the huppa -round paper lanterns (in ballroom) -silk rose petals for the aisle. -table numbers -place cards -menus I'm also planning to bring a special 'card/paper' to be given to each person at check-in which has all of the wedding events/locations/times etc. will they charge me for that if they just have to give it out at check-in? (people are arriving over several days) just over 5 months to go!! getting excited now!! 42 booked already!!

awesome! thanks so much, I will check that out!

Beautiful decorations! can you tell me which vendor you used on ebay for the napkins and chair sashes? I am just in the process of finding some for myself! Thanks!

Hi Megan, Anel told me if you're bringing in an outside photographer you don't have to pay the vendor fee, only the day pass fee, so that helps. I PM'd you some info on a photog I found down there, after 2+ months of research! hope it helps!

Hello fellow Now Sapphire brides! Does anyone have pictures/copies of the A La Carte restaurant menu's at Sapphire? If not, would someone who is going to the resort in the near future be willing to take some and post? Also, does anyone know the schedule of the a la carte restaurants (which restaurants are closed each day). we have a larger group going (approx. 50), and arriving over several different days, so just trying to create a bit of a 'schedule' so people know where and when to find us if they want to dine with us throughout the week. (the second week will be our no-schedule/ relax week once most everyone else is gone) How have other brides handled the issue of getting to spend time with everyone when you've had a large group attend? suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

Bridetobeabcd Sorry about the last post... im not getting along with the mobile site very well at the moment! Eek we are only one day apart! So exciting! Planning is going well... 36 booked and counting! Bought my necklace, earrings and veil as well. Having sone trouble with shoes. .. so far I have purchased 4 pairs but after realized I dont really love any of them so back to the drawing board I guess. Struggling with what to do for decorations... really trying to limit what I take down with me, but also trying to limit my spending at the resort since by the time everyone books we will be double the amount of people that our package covers. What are you doing for decorations?

Has anyone taken advantage of the free round of golf per person per day that the resort is offering? my FI and I are wondering how this works, what fees are associated, and what is included when you arrive at the course. any insight is appreciated; we would love to pass on the specifics to our guests beforehand. thanks!!