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If we go with the wedding in paradise package, then we just pay for each of our guests seperately for the reception? 

Originally Posted by Timothea 

 

I just got these 2 documents yesterday from Jacki at the resort, thought they might be useful for others.

 

 

 

 

 

The plan really helped me think of things I need to get done.

Thanks for sharing!

Copy of Wedding Plan.xlsx

DJ Request form.xlsx

Originally Posted by janette34 

 

Wow, I can't believe its my time to start a planning thread!!  For the past year I have been counting down the months until we leave and as of today only 17 more sleeps.  I don't know how I would have been able to accomplish anything had I not found this site.  Thank you too everyone who has contributed, this site has been a wealth of knowledge and ideas for me. 

 

Resort

One of the toughest decisions by far was picking a resort.  We knew it had to be Mexico since we have been going there for the past seven years and always love it.  Just after coming home from a trip to Mexico in April of 2011 my aunt (also TA) called me with some prices.  One of the options was the Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya which we had stayed at in 08 and since the price worked for everyone so we booked it. 

Their private palapa was part of the deciding factor and they had a nice range of wedding packages. 

 

Attire

Second toughest decision without a doubt!!! I live in a very small town with the closest major shopping area 2 hours away.  I tried on so many dresses and couldn't find the "one".  I fell in love with Pronovias dresses but could only find a limited few to try on in my province.  Without any luck I took a chance and ordered a knock off from China.  I did this early on in case it wasn't great and I would still have time to find a new one and I could use the knock off for our TTD.  Well the dress came and it was well made but not exactly great so back to dress hunting.  My next trip out I finally made the decision to order a dress, its Pronovias, Alfil.

Colin's Suit from Le Chateau.  His best man will wear the same pants and shirt.

Maid of Honour dress.  We're going to add a starfish brooch to the waist.  I made her a pair of barefoot sandals to wear but I forgot to take a picture before I gave them to her.  We went to a bridal show that holding a gown and dress clearance and this dress matched the groom's shirt perfectly so we got a great bargain.

My Mother's dress: 

 

 

 

I absolutely love your bridesmaid dresses...any clue where you can get them? or what the brand is?!?

http://www.vistaprint.ca/vp/free.aspx?&GP=3%2f14%2f2013+10%3a28%3a25+PM&GPS=2774227919&GNF=1

Here's the link to all the free choices

Thansk for sharing! this is fabulous!

Originally Posted by Tifuhhknee 

 

Anyone working on DIY looking for vintage maps for Cancun/RM area... I found these and thought I would share. There are 5 of them and I put them all into a Word document so you can get all in one download.

 

 

Awesome find! Thanks so much!

maps.doc

Does anyone have all of the pdf's to share from Dreams Puerto Aventura? I've been looking through this whole thread trying to find them, and it's taking me forever! 

Originally Posted by tkuzma 

 

Save The Dates & Invitations

I accidentally found The Paper Tree in Edmonton one day as I was driving by in the area.  So glad I did! Quality and personally designed products and great service at the cheapest prices I’ve seen.

 

Our Save The Dates…We wanted to get our guests excited about a DW.

 

 

 

Our invitations…I think they did a great job of incorporating my theme of Beach Elegance with our colours of ivory, gold and champagne.

 

I love the background to your boarding pass, do you have a template that you can share?

File not attached.

Thanks for the template!

Did you buy the plate for your stamp (if so where?), or did you make that yourself?

Wow, they turn out beautifully

Thanks for sharing.

I can't wait to use this template!

That's a great idea!

I love your wedding dress btw. I'm going with a lace dress as well .

Thanks for the reply. I'm going for the wedding at 4pm...just cuz in January I looked up that the sunsets at 5:30..so just gives enough time for photos. Update me on your reception venue! I'm really trying to get a good idea of which one to go with

Wow...I wish we had those traditions here!

Thanks for all the ideas ladies...any tips for the Trash the dress shoot? Are you supposed to just let the hair down for that?

I love your bridesmaids dresses, can you tell me where you got them from?

Had anyone gotten the wedding sample package from Vista Print? is it useful?

Can anyone explain what free uploading is?

Just the two, because I have a bridesman...what he's gonna wear is another story altogether. I don't know what I'd be getting myself into if I had more bridesmaids...I just thought with two they'd be able to agree...Wrong.

So close...I can almost open docs...

Originally Posted by safety75 

 

It's called "My Wedding DJ" app.  The icon looks like a wedding ring with a music note in the middle of it.  I forget what I paid, but it was minimal-- under $5 I know. 

Thanks! I didn't know there was an app for that.