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After several months and going through way to many resorts we have FINALLY decided, booked, down payments made, rooms blocked, etc at NOW sapphire riviera cancun for our wedding March 12, 2016!!!! I would love ANY tips and recommendations for this resort or any general tips that you wish someone would have told you! We are getting ready to send out invites even though the people who we really wanted/actually will attend already have all the wedding info. Do you have any recommendations for invites? we are NOT having an at home reception! any DJ recommendations? what did you DIY for your wedding and are you glad you did? How did you save money? did you do guests bags? what were in them? did you do any "group" activities with all your guests as a welcome type thing to get everyone excited/to loosen up?
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Communication You and your fiancé should sit down and talk through what you are envisioning for your wedding. This is the initial stages so play around with ideas, more so hear pay attention to what fiancé likes too. Also draw up your budget estimation. Get in touch with a professional, such as a wedding planner or travel agent, wedding consultant etc. Figure out this part with a professional help or someone with experience. You want to make sure you have a wedding planner or consultant who has knowledge, make sure you have a great connection /vibe with them, especially since you are going to be trusting them with such an important task. Ask them as many questions as you can. What destination and resort would work for you, make sure you point out your requirements you are looking for with a resort. E.g are you looking for a family friendly resort? An All-inclusive resort? Or a resort with tons of activities? Sandy beach. What group benefits you could find? Break down the wedding planning into mini tasks. Once you choose your destination and resort or private location, you want to decide between you and your fiancé, who is going to do what task. This is also the time to decide if your bridal party will be doing some DIY if necessary (delegate). Best result comes when you take care of 1 task at a time. Resort booking make sure you are 100%happy before signing any contract and have read all fine prints. Decide on wedding location, choose are you hosting your wedding at a resort or off-resort? Choose your photographer, choose a package that works with your budget and select enough hours DJ make sure you get some reviews, enough to get you comfortable. Décor and florist this part usually drags a bit but its ok, communicate what you are looking for and share pictures to help communication. Cake, best option is choose your design and flavors. Favors, draw up how much you would like to spend on this part don’t go overboard. Welcomes bags, same rule apply as favors. Any extra you may want (bridal party gifts if you choose) Inspiration board You and your fiancé will choose your theme, and colors, be sure to visit some your top wedding pages such Pinterest for inspiration this will help you, especially to communicate with your location virtually on your vision. To avoid confusion on tones/color scheme etc. Research is great, but make sure you do not overdo it, to avoid overwhelming yourself. Create a wedding website This is going to be the best way to communicate with your guests throughout your wedding planning. Make sure you include your travel agent´s information, to help your guests with any question in terms of accommodation etc. This will help you to only focus on your wedding planning. Between your life and work, what are the suitable times to do your wedding planning task? Do you have more free time in the morning? Or in the evening? That you could do some planning? If you prefer weekends, then set some free time over the weekends. Whatever you do not over plan. Months will go by quickly, well at least that is how you will feel, with a simple spreadsheet it could be a word doc /PowerPoint to tick off your task and keep track of payment. As much as is this all new to you, important factor is your day is going to be so special, in fact it will be more that you have imagined ! Take it all in and don’t forget to say “I do”. Happy Planning! Hugs Joyce http://www.dreamwedd.../Home_Page.html
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Want to bring what is sure to be an already perfectly romantic Wedding Day to a whole new level? Then why not send the love of your life a special surprise on the Big Day? Here are a few ideas how to make your sweetheart swoon on your Wedding Day -- and remember to have these items delivered while he/she is getting ready for the festivities: Send he/she a special handwritten note or card. Spill your heart out, share your excitement and let him/her know just how happy you are to be tying the knot. Love letters will never go out of style and are priceless, inexpensive gifts that your soon-to-be spouse will cherish forever. For Brides: Send your groom a special trinket or piece of jewelry he can wear on the Wedding Day. A special pair of cufflinks, a beautiful watch, a bracelet or maybe a cool pair of shades he's been eyeing that he can wear at some point during the day. If possible, get it inscribed with your wedding day or maybe a few words to remind him just how much you love him. For Grooms: Send your bride something she can wear on the Wedding Day -- jewelry is always a winner! A beautiful pair of earrings, a simple but special necklace or bracelet, maybe an anklet or perhaps some diamond earrings you know she loves. Send your favorite photo in a beautiful frame. If you're planning on not seeing each other until your First Look or ceremony, sending a photo of the two of you is a beautiful reminder of why you are getting married. A picture perfect moment that you've shared is sure to put a smile on your soulmate's face. Want to shock your groom and get his heart to flutter? Brides, plan to do a boudoir session ahead of time and create a beautiful album that he can open on the Wedding Day. Imagine how thrilled he'll be to see your sexy gorgeous self in an album made just for him. Maybe even give him a sneak peek of something you plan to wear during your Wedding night or honeymoon -- I'm sure he'll approve! For the tech-savvy, text or email a special video message or collage of your favorite photos/adventures you've shared during your time together. And obviously, this is something you'd have to create ahead of time. Can you imagine seeing something so personalized and thoughtful on your Wedding Day -- tears galore for sure! Send he/she something you can use on your honeymoon! Perhaps a brand new camera to document your newlywed adventures, or a go-pro for the all the water fun you'll be encountering. If you're planning an active honeymoon, he/she will love a new pair of hiking/running shoes. Or maybe share with him/her that you've planned a special activity for your honeymoon -- a diving adventure, a dinner at a special restaurant, a hot-air balloon ride, etc. Let him/her know, there are adventures and fun to look forward to -- together of course! Whatever you decide to give or do, make sure to give your photographer a heads up that a surprise is coming your bride/groom's way so that they can document the moment when the "big reveal" happens! - - - About me: I am a former BDW Bride AKA as MarieSam and was addicted to this forum as I planned my own wedding in 2009. Since 2010, I have been the proud owner of MarieSam Sanchez Photography -- a husband and wife photography team based in Southern California and documenting love all over the world.
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Oh my! There is just so many resort to choose from, do I need a planner or not? What to do first? Once the engagement stage passes, comes wedding planning. Many of you brides get into that overwhelmed stage where you just don’t know where to start? what hotel to choose or figuring out if you need a planner or not. Lucky you!! I am going to show you, how to kick overwhelmed in the butt and enjoy your wedding planning! Communication You and your fiancé should sit down and talk through what you are envisioning for your wedding. This is the initial stages so play around with ideas, more so hear pay attention to what fiancé likes too. Also draw up your budget estimation. Get in touch with a professional, such as a wedding planner or travel agent, wedding consultant etc. Figure out this part with a professional help or someone with experience. You want to make sure you have a wedding planner or consultant who has knowledge, make sure you have a great connection /vibe with them, especially since you are going to be trusting them with such an important task. Ask them as many questions as you can. What destination and resort would work for you, make sure you point out your requirements you are looking for with a resort. E.g are you looking for a family friendly resort? An All-inclusive resort? Or a resort with tons of activities? Sandy beach. What group benefits you could find? Break down the wedding planning into mini tasks. Once you choose your destination and resort or private location, you want to decide between you and your fiancé, who is going to do what task. This is also the time to decide if your bridal party will be doing some DIY if necessary (delegate). Best result comes when you take care of 1 task at a time. Resort booking make sure you are 100%happy before signing any contract and have read all fine prints. Decide on wedding location, choose are you hosting your wedding at a resort or off-resort? Choose your photographer, choose a package that works with your budget and select enough hours DJ make sure you get some reviews, enough to get you comfortable. Décor and florist this part usually drags a bit but its ok, communicate what you are looking for and share pictures to help communication. Cake, best option is choose your design and flavors. Favors, draw up how much you would like to spend on this part don’t go overboard. Welcomes bags, same rule apply as favors. Any extra you may want (bridal party gifts if you choose) Inspiration board You and your fiancé will choose your theme, and colors, be sure to visit some your top wedding pages such Pinterest for inspiration this will help you, especially to communicate with your location virtually on your vision. To avoid confusion on tones/color scheme etc. Research is great, but make sure you do not overdo it, to avoid overwhelming yourself. Create a wedding website This is going to be the best way to communicate with your guests throughout your wedding planning. Make sure you include your travel agent´s information, to help your guests with any question in terms of accommodation etc. This will help you to only focus on your wedding planning. Between your life and work, what are the suitable times to do your wedding planning task? Do you have more free time in the morning? Or in the evening? That you could do some planning? If you prefer weekends, then set some free time over the weekends. Whatever you do not over plan. Months will go by quickly, well at least that is how you will feel, with a simple spreadsheet it could be a word doc /PowerPoint to tick off your task and keep track of payment. As much as is this all new to you, important factor is your day is going to be so special, in fact it will be more that you have imagined ! Take it all in and don’t forget to say “I do”. Happy Planning! Hugs Joyce http://www.dreamweddingsrivieramaya.com/Home_Page.html
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Hi Everyone! Newly engaged, and happy to be so! I am currently working with Luxe to pick our destination. We are thinking of going with the Royalton Riviera Cancun. Would love to hear what anyone has for experiences? Also looking at NOW Sapphire. Thank you!
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I know how you must feel planning this day that you want to be perfect. Perhaps you're stressed out over your budget, unhappy because people aren't RSVP'ing or booking their trips like they should before the deadline, or maybe you're panicking because you haven't heard back from your wedding coordinator in a few days -- or has it been a week? I get it, I was there. Wedding planning, while exhilarating and exciting, can be really, really hard. So here are some tips from me (a past bride who went through it all, including the threat of borders closing because of the swine flu and drug cartels ) to help get you through this journey as a bride-to-be. (Click here to read Part 1). 1. Don't be Afraid to Ask for Help. I don't know what exactly happens when you put an engagement ring on your finger, but for some reason, it's like you gain super human powers to "do it all" on your own -- at least that's how I was. I assigned myself with the task of being a travel planner for my guests, making sure everyone had a good time while they were in Mexico, making sure I packed all of our suitcases -- we brought 15 pieces of luggage with us full of wedding stuff (yeah I was CRAZY!!!), and basically planning every little detail of my destination wedding (and yes, I even had a planner -- I know right? WTH? ). And though I was doing all this while also working a full-time job and being a mom, I never really asked for help. And when people offered to help, I didn't take it. If I could go back in time and talk to the the bride that was me, I would scream "ASK FOR HELP AND TAKE IT WHEN IT'S OFFERED!" I cannot emphasize this enough, you do not have to Super Woman. The only responsibility you have is to be a bride, but don't let the stress of trying to make sure everything is perfect get to you. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Trust me, if there's one time when people are willing to help as much as they can, it's when you're donning that gorgeous white dress and getting married 2) Don't Tie Your Heart/Mind to "Traditions." Wedding traditions can be beautiful things, but don't let them dominate your Wedding experience. It's OK if you decide you don't want to wear white on your Wedding Day, be bold and go for that blush toned gown that you look amazing in. Don't crumble if it starts to drizzle or rain on your Wedding Day. A little rain never hurt anyone and did you know some of the most epic wedding photos can be done on a rainy day? (Want to see proof? Click here.) Don't feel bad if your parents or in-laws frown upon you deciding to do a "First Look," even though you and your sweetheart really want to do one. A destination wedding is a unique experience all on its own and nothing has to be done in the typical wedding way when it comes to your Big Day. Cater your wedding to your exact wants, needs and desires as long as it's all within reason, and of course, in your means and budget. Make this day about you and the love of your life and celebrate accordingly even if it means coloring outside the lines 3) Have a Point Person on Your Wedding Day. This ties in a lot with Point #1 above. You should not be running around organizing things or trying to keep in sync with the timeline on your Wedding Day. Invest in a Day-Of Coordinator or ask someone in your circle who you know you can rely on to manage things behind the scenes and put out any fires and keep things in order on your Big Day. Come your Wedding Day, you should be completely focused on getting married to the one you love -- not worrying about why the flowers are late or where your ring bearer has put the ring. Turn to someone you can trust to handle things if any problems arise. Don't forget to check back for Part 3 of Wisdom from a Past Bride! And click here to read Part 1. - - - About me: I am a former BDW Bride AKA as MarieSam and was addicted to this forum as I planned my own wedding in 2009. Since 2010, I have been the proud owner of MarieSam Sanchez Photography -- a husband and wife photography team based in Southern California and documenting love all over the world.
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Good morning Brides We are planning our wedding for May 2016 in Cayo Coco, Cuba. I have a meeting set up next week with a photographer at home (Calgary, AB) who is willing to come with us..but as you can imagine it is quite costly. Has anyone had any experience with a local photographer in Cuba that they would recommend? Thanks! Kirsteen
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Hi Brides, My Fiance and I are probably going to be booking our trip this coming week or next. We don't have the luxury of talking with the on-site wedding coordinator yet as the resort isn't open. Our trip gets us there around 5pm on the 3rd of May. My Fiance would like to have the wedding on the 5th of May. Is that too soon after arrival? What type of appointments and planning should I expect upon arrival? Thanks in advance Kirsteen
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The hashtag -- it's the modern day way of putting a stamp on your wedding and collecting all those photos that will make their way onto social media throughout your Wedding experience. Last weekend I photographed a destination wedding for a couple who hosted a lavish Las Vegas wedding and their hashtag was #epicloveparty -- it was a brilliant way to brand their wedding and all their guests totally bought into the hashtag process. The morning after their wedding, I sat in bed and sifted through so many fun images on Facebook and Instagram based on their hashtag. And now the couple says they're working on their #epiclovestory -- seriously though, how cute is that? Do you love this idea and want to create your own epic hashtag? Wedding Wire has an awesome hashtag generator to help you craft the perfect hashtag. The Knot also offers these great tips to consider before creating your hashtag (to read about these tips in more depth, click here): Step 1. Start with your names. Step 2. Use numbers for a simple way to set your hashtag apart. Step 3. Get punny. Step 4. Avoid easy misspellings. Step 5. Capitalize the first letter of each word. Step 6. Check the hashtag. Step 7. Spread the word. Step 8. Don't overthink it. - - - About me: I am a former BDW Bride AKA as MarieSam and was addicted to this forum as I planned my own wedding in 2009. Since 2010, I have been the proud owner of MarieSam Sanchez Photography -- a husband and wife photography team based in Southern California and documenting love all over the world.
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I know how you must feel planning this day that you want to be perfect. Perhaps you're stressed out over your budget, unhappy because people aren't RSVP'ing or booking their trips like they should before the deadline, or maybe you're panicking because you haven't heard back from your wedding coordinator in a few days -- or has it been a week? I get it, I was there. Wedding planning, while exhilarating and exciting, can be really, really hard. So here are some tips from me (a past bride who went through it all, including the threat of borders closing because of the swine flu and drug cartels ) to help get you through this journey as a bride-to-be. 1. Don't sweat the small stuff and take a deep breath before you handle the big stuff. There will be times when you find yourself breaking down over the smallest of details. I remember going into a slight panic when I found out one of the colors of my bridesmaids' dresses was being discontinued. My then fiancé recalls me going into a crazed frenzy because the three bridesmaids wearing that color still hadn't bothered to get their dresses despite my constant reminders to "get it done." They eventually did and all was well. But it didn't happen without me pretty much losing it LOL. So before you decide this new problem is worth calling the whole thing off, step back and look at the big picture. Will this issue completely ruin your Wedding Day? Will it prevent you from doing what's most important -- marrying the one you love? Don't make any rash decisions or fly off the handle, if time permits, give yourself 48-72 hours to assess the situation/problem and go from there. 2. Not everyone will be able to attend your destination wedding and you need to accept that. The beauty of having a destination wedding is that sharing I Do's in a place far from home will weed out the people you didn't really want to invite but felt obligated to. Admit it, you know exactly who I'm talking about. The sad but true part is that there will be some people who you knew for sure would be at your wedding, that simply won't be able to make it -- for whatever reason. We had some people tell us they couldn't afford it or they simply couldn't take time off work. And then there were those who didn't want to travel to foreign country. We listened to reasons of every kind. I also lost someone who I thought was my best friend because of my destination wedding. About two weeks before we were going to leave, she told me her sons' father wouldn't give her permission to take the boys to Mexico. I later found out, not only was she probably making up that excuse, she was also trying to convince my other best friend not to go either. Yep, I soon realized she wasn't the person I thought she was all along. Was I heartbroken and sad? Yes, but I didn't let her lack of wanting to be a part of my Big Day bother me. She wasn't going to stop me from having the wedding of my dreams -- see advice point #1. 3. Be in the moment. You spend months, maybe years like me, planning for your Wedding Day. So when the time arrives for your destination wedding experience to begin, don't forget to soak it all in. I cannot emphasize enough how quickly our Wedding Day will fly by -- you wake up the day of your wedding and before you know it, it's over. Trust me! So take some time throughout your Big Day to look at everything and let your senses take it all in. Look around at all the beautiful details, inhale the fragrance and smells that waft through the air, listen to the music and the voices of your family and friends, taste and enjoy your delicious meal and drinks, touch your new spouse's hand and kiss him/her deeply -- enjoy it all. This is your Wedding Day -- live it, breathe it, love it, and enjoy every moment. Don't forget to check back for Part 2 of Wisdom from a Past Bride! - - - About me: I am a former BDW Bride AKA as MarieSam and was addicted to this forum as I planned my own wedding in 2009. Since 2010, I have been the proud owner of MarieSam Sanchez Photography -- a husband and wife photography team based in Southern California and documenting love all over the world.
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Hi, Just came across a new site www.myweddingstory.co and I'm wondering if anyone has used it yet. I'm looking for a place to share my videos, pics, audio, etc. from my wedding. I've already created a "How We Met" storyline with cute quiz questions, etc. Now I'm trying to decide if it's worth the money to use it for my other ideas. Thoughts? Thanks!
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Truth: I wrote my wedding vows on the morning of my wedding. Last minute much? Heck Yes. But because I'm a journalist, I told myself, "hey, how hard can it be? I'm a writer, I can do this!" And so I rolled the dice and took pen to paper just a few hours before I said, "I do," and I wrote my vows. But I'm not going to lie, I wouldn't advise it. I was up against the clock and it's not like I needed any more stress that day!! But I totally get it, writing your vows can be really hard. So like me, you may be putting it off. After all, you want to pen something beautiful that your sweetheart will never forget -- words to cherish for the rest of his/her life. Here are five fantastic tips recently offered by Wedding Wire, to help get you started on writing those vows. Recall Relationship Highlights Recall a special relationship moment you shared together. Perhaps the first time you knew he/she was the one. Share Sentimental Qualities Highlight your sweetheart's best qualities and share how they make you a better person. Let your guests know what you love the most about your soon-to-be spouse. Say "I Love You" Don't forget to say, "I Love You." If there is ever a day to let he/she know how you feel, it's on your Wedding Day. And don't be afraid to let all your guests know just how much you love that wonderful person by your side. Make Promises Promise he/she the world, promise to always be there when needed, promise to always make date nights, promise to always take out the trash. Be true, be sweet, be funny. But always promise love and you can't go wrong! Click here to read the complete Wedding Wire article, with samples vows included! And don't wait too long to write your vows -- be inspired by love and get started now! - - - About me: I am a former BDW Bride AKA as MarieSam and was addicted to this forum as I planned my own wedding in 2009. Since 2010, my husband and I have been wedding photographer/small business owners of MarieSam Sanchez Photography -- a husband and wife photography team based in Southern California and documenting love all over the world.
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Good afternoon Ladies- First of all- Congrats on the engagements and future wives . I’m sooo happy to have found this website is like a little club lol . My wedding date is Dec 19th 2015 @ Barcelo Bavaro Beach Resort. Is anyone else having a December weeding?! Is anyone or has anyone gotten married in “La Palapa”? That’s where my reception will be and wanted to know about any décor that anyone has pics of. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated it thanks! And happy planning
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Hey guys I would LOVE any advice you may have related to Akiin beach club. We are planning to have our wedding at Akiin Beach in March 2016 (official date still up in the air) I have been in contact with their wedding coordinator but they don't help with hotels etc. I would love any suggestions or tips from personal experiences! Where did your guests stay? I love the rustic cabanas all around Tulum!
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We are having our wedding in Huatulco Mexico in January. The resort's wedding coordinator does not speak the best of English and I find when I email her I can only email one question at a time or else she does not fully answer them. She is not giving me any direction of where to start my planning, or what I need to plan. Can anyone give me suggestion of things I need to confirm with her or question about? I did today find out about my flowers but I am so overwhelmed with all of this I don't even know where to go from here. I did not expect this type of experience when planning a destination wedding, I thought the wedding coordinators would be more helpful. Thank you
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I LOVE reading planning threads for many reasons. Here are a few: They give me ideas I would have never thought of The provide answers to questions I hadn’t even thought of asking but definitely needed to know They make me feel like I am apart of someone’s wedding even though I haven’t had to do any of the hard work The give brides-to-be a rough guideline as to when certain things need to be started/completed They speak to issues brides-to-be run into and what to expect They let you know that how you are feeling or the situations or debacles you are running into are completely normal After being inspired by many other brides-to-be on this site, I have decided to start putting my planning into words. I am hoping by doing this it will motivate me to get the ball rolling again and iron out some of the BIG (and small) items I have been putting off. I hope you enjoy reading a little bit about Michael and I. I’m excited for you all to be reading along as we plan the wedding of our dreams. xo Ashley
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Hi Everyone. We have booked our destination wedding in Huatulco Mexico for January 2016. We knew we wanted a destination wedding but we pretty late on planning it, realize now I only have 6 months to get ready for this! I am so excited but at a loss of what I need to plan and prepare. The wedding contact at the resort does not speak the best English so our emails are a bit difficult back and forth. I try to use the simplest English so she understand everything but I have so many questions I don't know how to get them all answers. So I am hoping you guys can help. I don't even know the first thing about what I need to be doing. We have our resort and the date picked. We know we get minimal decorations provided by the hotel and I have seen the dinner menu. Now where do I go from here? Decorations I bring with me, things to pack, how the day should run, things to make sure to ask the resort before hand, ect, ect. I don't really know anything about planning a wedding! Any advice is appreciated! Thanks so much
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Has anyone had their wedding as Las Brisas Huatulco? I am having a hard time finding anyone who has. We booked here, it was recommended by our travel agent. I didn't even know about all the forums and stuff I could have went on to find other resorts and get reviews on them so we just booked this resort without any knowledge other than the travel agent saying it was pretty. I would love to connect with someone who has had a wedding here as I am lost on what to do about the planning. The wedding contact at the resort does not have the best English so I am not even sure how to start the planning process! Thanks
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We are getting married there 2/16/16. We are from NY and have never been to Quebec so planning has been slightly rough for me but it's all coming together. We have 30 guests coming with us from NY and I just want to make sure it's the best time for them! The only snags I'm running into are: transportation from Chateau Laurier, to Hotel de Glace, and then to Frontenac (where the reception is) - I think I need to include down time between ceremony and reception so that people have time to change from lots of layers to less for the reception and then include transportation for that? Originally I was hoping to go right from ceremony to reception and provide cocktail hour. I also am not sure what I can bring with me/get in terms of food and drink ahead of time (for welcome bags & favors), that I can bring over the border? I'm hoping that someone has or is going to be in the same shoes as me?
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Hi ladies, We're leaving one week from today for our wedding in Mexico! I'm super excited and am now just trying to work out the logistics of how we're going to get everything down there. Has anyone ever used either the Thirty-One Zip-Top Organizing Tote or All-Day Organizing Tote as a personal item in addition to a carry on bag? I appreciate your help and suggestions! Thanks!!! http://www.thirtyonegifts.com/catalog/product/320/catid/22/swid/081a/zip-top-organizing-utility-tote-in-bubble-bloom/ http://www.thirtyonegifts.com/catalog/product/358/catid/22/swid/079a/all-day-organizing-tote-in-black-playful-parade/
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Are you a bride who is looking for someone to hold your hand during the wedding planning process without paying thousands of dollars? I will be offering 10 complementary Sessions, to the first 10 people to comment and say yes I need to talk to you to help me feel less overwhelmed about planning my wedding! I tell all of my clients that if you aren't having fun, we're doing something wrong. Because Wedding Planning can be stressful, but it's also supposed to be fun. I have been a Destination Wedding planner for many years now and let me tell you, on a daily basis I receive endless emails from Brides not looking for a planner, Dj or to discuss their budget or the flavor of their cake. But simply to have conversations and create a safe space, free of judgments and expectations. The Bridal coach. My GOAL is to be there for you and to focus on your emotional wellness, and peace of mind, so you can enjoy your engagement. Also to help you reduce stress, build confidence, and ultimately plan your wedding without feeling overwhelmed. MY MISSION is to get you results on anything you may need clarity on, when it comes to planning a wedding, because I love seeing you enjoy this moment to the fullest. COACHING Fortunately, I don't actually experience this too often because the whole point of hiring a wedding planner is to avoid that sort of situation. It is always brides who specifically looking to talk to someone on wedding tip, things to avoid etc. A lot of what I'm hearing from you is that you are just too overwhelmed, for various reasons. You counted on friends, or occasionally hired a not-too-fabulous wedding planner or relied solely on the services of the hotel/resort, and by the time you call me for guidance, you're in an all-out panic. I am making this experience available for you as a Bridal Coach. Through a one or two hour, one-on-one Coaching Session, I will talk with you about your ideas and plans, and assist you on where to save money and guidance on vendors create a personalized Action Plan that will make planning your own day much smoother. Top 3 things you can expect: 1. I will be your "source of support" for your ideas - Friends are often good at this, but may lack the wedding experience to know what will and won't work. Worse yet, if they're a past bride, they may simply be recommending a clone of their own wedding. As a bridal coach I will listen to your ideas, provide advice and often suggest other ideas that have worked well at other weddings. 2. Check the run sheet for your day - There are so many things that occur on a wedding, and each takes longer than you think. Plus you may have 100 guests to take into consideration. As Your Bridal Coach I will step you through each part of the day, and assist you in understanding how much time is needed for each activity, as well as the order that will work best. 3. Save you money - One bad decision can not only ruin your day, it can also cost you a lot of money! You don't need everything and often there isn't enough time to do it all. By providing a list of good quality suppliers that provide Value for Money! PS: YOU ARE NOT ALONE, I ´VE GOT YOUR BACK! Happy Planning! Joyce weddingsinplayadelcarmen@@gmail.com
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I'm so excited to finally do a planning thread! I keep up with a bunch of them and have learned a ton from you ladies. I can't believe we've been engaged for six months already! Our Story We met in college through mutual friends. We were just friends for a while (I was actually constantly trying to get him to date friends of mine!) and finally started dating in December 2009. In our 5 years of dating we have done a ton of awesome stuff together, but my favorite so far has been getting into mud runs last year. We've done 3 so far (Warrior Dash, Savage Race, and Spartan Race) with plans to do more. His parents came up for Christmas. The day after Christmas he suggested showing them the park where we train (it has a practice obstacle course, rock climbing wall, & water tower). When we got to the top of the water tower, he proposed!!! He proposed with the ring that both his grandfather and father proposed with, which is super awesome Destination Wedding We went to a DW in the Dominican Republic and loved it, so we looked into it and it will potentially cost less for us and our guests including multiple days of events (our families and friends are spread out across the country so matter where we picked, at least half of our guests were going to have to travel). We put together a checklist and after about three weeks of back and forth, decided on Excellence Riviera Cancun. We're getting married the day after our 6 year anniversary. My FFIL is a reverend and will be the officiant for the wedding (he'll do a legal ceremony before we depart)! So far we have 19 people with reserved rooms, but are expecting closer to 30. Our deadline w/ our travel agent isn't until September.
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Hi everyone! After months of lurking on here (and a few random posts) I'm officially ready to start my planning thread! We're at T MINUS 10 MONTHS! It looks like these things usually start with some background of us, so here it goes! The Build Up: Mr. and I met in college at a house party. We're both very sarcastic people and we essentially gave each other shit the entire night...making fun of each others' majors, etc. There was just something about the cute boy with the surfer hair, though, so I used what little info I had to facebook stalk him a couple days later. It was easier back then when it was limited to college students! We exchanged phone numbers and met up the next weekend. Unfortunately, the next weekend happened to be my 21st birthday, which means I made a complete drunken fool of myself! We count the dinner AFTER that as our official first date anniversary, haha! That was 9 wonderful years ago. We've been through so much--living across the country from each other, moving across the country together, graduate school, jobs, apartments, pets, SKYDIVING, etc.. I wouldn't change a thing. He is by far my favorite person, and we make each other better. The Proposal: There's no big story here, but it just wouldn't have been "him" if he had done something big and elaborate. I had actually found the ring box many months earlier and had been driving myself crazy about it! (and no, I didn't open it!) Every time we would go out to dinner, or go on a hike, or do anything remotely romantic, I expected that damn ring. Once, he even surprised me with a gift in a small box before I left on a work trip.....it was earrings! Such a sweet gesture, but I'm sure my jaw was just hanging. Anyway, we had family visiting us for Xmas/Mr.'s birthday, so I figured it would happen then. Nope. Then I thought maybe on New Year's Eve. Nope. On January 2nd, we had a group skype call with a bunch of friends, then settled in to eat dinner. As I'm carrying dirty dishes to the kitchen, he goes into the bedroom and grabs the box. He proposed kneeling on our kitchen floor. I SOBBED. I don't really remember what he said, but I just remember him being so sweet. He had to ask me a couple times because I forgot to say yes! The Ring: I mean, come on, it's gorgeous! (actual planning things in next post....)
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Hi! Can anyone lend any information regarding pricing/vendors/coordination for a wedding at Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Golf and Spa Resort? From online research, I really like their Casa del Mar Imperial Suite, but I have found very little information on same. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you!
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The 'rustic' wedding style is one that continues to grow in popularity. And thankfully, instead of having to search and high and low for all those rustic touches to compliment your Wedding Day, Etsy has everything you need and more to give your wedding that rustic look. From rings to decor and details, to groomsmen gifts and even your Wedding dress -- there is a "rustic" category to cover all your needs! Click here to view some of the best rustic details Etsy has to offer for your Wedding Day. Wedding Finds is a BDW feature that will highlight special little finds or ideas that may help you along during your wedding planning journey. If you have a special wedding find to share, feel free to add your suggestions in the comments section! - - - About me: I am a former BDW Bride AKA as MarieSam and was addicted to this forum as I planned my own wedding in 2009. Since 2010, I have been the proud owner of MarieSam Sanchez Photography -- a husband and wife photography team based in Southern California and documenting love all over the world.
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