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@@linaco80 that looks really pretty! I have no idea if you can do that or not. When we stayed there in May, I saw workers climbing ladders and setting up the gazebo but I'm not sure if they set up lights outside of the gazebo. 

@@LaurenR cute idea for escort cards!!

For brides who got married on the skydeck, did you get ready in your room and walk to the skydeck for the ceremony? I was just informed by my wedding planner that there is no room near the skydeck to get ready in. 

Also, does the Azul provide a cake stand?

Please let me know if you would like me to email you the pics! 

@@acw271011  Hehe - Thank you!!!

@@kmk2016  $3.93/cup.  I bought 60 cups - total was $235  

@@acw271011 Thank you!!! 

Yeah, I am planning on organizing my guests seating arrangements. We are doing a sweetheart table but my family will be sitting together and my FI's family will be sitting together, etc.  I’m still working on the seating arrangements for the 47 people attending. My wedding planner said most tables sit 7 or 8 people.  

@@linaco80 I hear you about the wedding fees!  I contacted another bride on this blog who ordered her flowers from Maya Floral. They have better prices and a better selection than Lomas. She never had to pay a vendor fee. But Maya Floral told her they could only deliver her flowers to the Azul lobby and she had to have one of her guests go pick them up. The day of her wedding, the Azul ended up letting Maya Floral deliver them to her room. It all worked out for her. I price checked with Maya Floral directly and those are the prices and info they shared with me. 

I have emailed my new wedding coordinator Maribel (still don't know what happened to Lynda) about the ceremony outline so I can print out the program fans. I will share if/when she sends it!

@@AllieH Thank you!!! 

@@calgarybride2015 @@KaraEbeth  Thank you so much! 

@@hyoungquist it is a big plastic cup: 

http://www.customink.com/styles/big-plastic-stadium-cup/74000

I created my own wedding signs/chair signs.  I wanted to design my own because my wedding color is seafoam and I am obsessed with having everything match perfectly!!!!

It was really easy to do...

I went to this site:

http://www.printmoz.com/foamboard-posters

"Senora/Senor" Sign with "Muchas Gracias" on the back

12" width x 6" height

And I ordered another 1/8" Foam Board Poster. 24" width x 6" height .. Single Sided

"Hi Grandma" Sign

24" width x 6" height 

Unfortunately neither of our Grandmas will be able to make it to Mexico.. I created this sign as a way to make them feel special

I created the designs on picmonkey.com. Once I placed my order with printmoz, they were extremely helpful in making sure the designs fit the boards perfectly. I emailed the representative several times with my designs to ensure they looked great.

Once the boards came in, I used a hole punch to punch the top corner. Then I used seafoam tulle to make loops. 

@@Bride2b15

Hello! I'm including this:

OOT bags:

Chapstick - I printed out personalized labels and labeled them myself

Cup - http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/77978-diy-stadium-cups/

Towel Clips (I visited the resort in May and I noticed that another bride did this and I thought it was cute)

Sunglasses that say "Becky and Weston" 10.24.14

Postcards from Paradise

Key/Tip Holder

Door Hanger

Survival Kit:

Pepto

Sanitizer Wipes

Sunscreen

Emergen C

@@calgarybride2015 Yes! I sent my invitations out August 18th. The girl that did my invitations recommended with a destination wedding to send them out at least 2 months in advance. 

@@linaco80 I know my date is rapidly arriving! Ahhhhh!!! Crazy town! How are you coming along with your planning?

@@kellymiller Thank you! I have already had so many people comment how they are so fun!

@@acw271011 My friend did the invitations. Her name is Ellen and her website is http://paper-pleasers.com/

@@Brinley thank you!

I loved the idea of having the groomsmen wear Starfish Boutonnieres instead of flowers. Way more masculine and I think it goes perfectly with my Starfish Theme!

I bought these 1-2" knobby starfish from North Florida Shells:

http://www.northfloridashells.com/Bulk-Lots-of-3-6-12-25-50-100-300-Count-White-Knobby-Starfish-_p_196.html

Then I bought flat back pins, thin seafoam ribbon and reused some leftover raffia.

I gathered the raffia and put a few seafoam ribbons together and hot glued it to the flat back pin.  

Then I kinda spruced up the raffia on the sides.

So easy and they look so cute!  Boutonnieres are at least $30 going through my resort. This is much cheaper!!!

I had a bad experience with an etsy vendor and decided to make my own Iron on Undies for the Groomsmen.

The idea is that the groomsmen will take a similar picture like this on the beach in Mexico!

I bought the undies off of Amazon. I got a 3 pack for $21 in gray and then I bought a pair of white for my fiance. 

And I bought the Iron-on Letters from Create for Less:

http://www.createforless.com/Iron-On-Athletic-Letter-by-Dritz-1-1/2-in.-Black/pid67145.aspx

It is really easy... Just peel off the letters and blast them with the iron for 30 seconds each.

I think they turned out great and a lot less than going through etsy.  Plus, they are Calvin Klein and the etsy dealer gave me Fruit of the Loom!

I created personalized Stadium Cups for our wedding at the Azul Sensatori. I wanted to do something bright and fun and an easy way to identify all the guests with our wedding.

I created my design with picmonkey.com then uploaded the design to Custom Ink.  It was really easy!

I picked the Big Plastic Stadium Cup and added a design to the front and the back. 

Here is the listing:

Item: Big Plastic Stadium Cup 

Sizes & Fit: One Size. 32 oz.

Decoration Method: Screen Printing

Delivery Time: Free 2-week / Rush 10-day

Minimum Order: 75 pieces

The 32 oz. Monster Cup - need we say more?

This cup is a perfect size for your next event or promotion, make a statement with the largest size we sell!

• Mid-weight plastic
• Wide color selection to fit your needs
• Made in the USA
• BPA free

@linaco80 

This is the note I got from a local florist if you want to compare costs:

Bride's bouquets with local flowers like Roses, Alstroemerias, Gerbera Daisy, Lisianthus, Asian Lilies, and local Calla Lily (Alcatraz) among other flowers cost around $135.00 usd to $165.00 usd, including imported flowers like Orchids, Tulips, Ranunculus, Anemones, Calla Lily and others, the prices starts at $175.00 usd to $225.00 usd and up...Including Peonies start at $255.00 usd
Bridesmaids bouquets with local flowers cost around $50.00 to $70.00 usd, including imported flowers starts at $75.00 and up...
Boutonieres cost $20.00 usd for almost any kind of flowers...
Corsages cost around $25.00 to $35.00 usd
Low centerpieces with local flowers cost around $65.00 usd to $75.00 usd, including imported flowers cost around $85.00 usd to $135.00 usd, Tall centerpieces starts at $155.00 usd.
Tall arrangements for altar or ceremony cost $95.00 usd medium size with local flowers and $125.00 usd large size, including imported flowers start at $150.00 usd.

Does anyone know the typical ceremony outline? I am creating program fans and need to get a general idea of how the ceremony will go down...

@@Tiffany Fox congrats!!! 

I plan on bringing Christmas lights for the Plaza Zavaz poles too. I heard you need about 25ft per pole and there are 6 poles.

@@Tiffany Fox when are you getting married? I'm getting married Oct 24, 2014.

  I love my Passport Invitations!!! What do you think??

@@kmk2016 thank you! 

DIY Napkin Rings:

The Karisma resorts have fabulous inspiration packages you can purchase to decorate your reception and ceremony. I was considering the Coastal Bliss package for my resort at the Azul Sensatori. But when my WC added it to my package, it was over $5000! And my fiance and I weren't in love with the package. I decided to just go with the standard Azul white table clothes and add my own centerpiece and napkin rings. Here is how I did my own napkin rings:

Materials:

Starfish (I love the knobby starfish – I bought bleached knobby starfish at http://www.northfloridashells.com/)

Toilet paper rolls

Hemp twine

Scissors

Glue Gun

Instructions: I cut up the toilet paper rolls into smaller circles. I put a little hot glue on the back side of the ring and tacked down the hemp. Then I wrapped the hemp around and around and around really tight. I tacked it down with a little more glue when it was wrapped all the way around. I put some glue on the back of the starfish and glued it to the ring. I think they turned out pretty nice! And for a fraction of the cost of Pottery Barn!

@@kmk2016 I'm having the mariachi band play during the cocktail reception right after the wedding ceremony and right before the dinner and dancing reception. My wedding coordinator suggested it since we will be paying for an hour of the band's time. 

@@lolita2014 Congratulations!!!!  Soak up your last day!!! 

@@kmk2016  I totally agree with you on the cupcakes. They were not our favorite either. We liked the cake pops -- they were very very rich though.  I am not a huge fan of the fondant but I heard butter cream icing doesn't really hold up in the heat.