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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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have any of you done most of your wedding decor DIY? has anyone traveled with lots of decor? I am trying to do as much of the decor myself as I can but would love any thoughts from someone who might have done this themselves! Wedding is 2.5 months away and im freakkkkkking out!!!!
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Question: Does a travel agent help with just lodging, or can they help with transportation, airfare and other trip details as well? Answer: According to Agent Wendy of Wright Travel Agency -- the official travel agency of BDW: "Agents can certainly assist with not only a guest's stay, but also quite typically will assist in booking transfers from airport to resort, and airfare, as well if desired. Agents can also assist with booking optional tours and excursions for guests while they are onsite. An agent who is well versed in the area a client wishes to visit can also suggest local sites, museums, day trips or restaurants that should not be missed." Looking for a Travel Agent? Try one of the BDW Travel Agents who specialize in destination weddings. You can contact Wright Travel HERE! - - - If you have a question you'd like us to "Ask the Expert" message me (MarieSamSanchezPhoto) and we'll feature your question and answer on a future post! "Ask the Expert" features commonly asked questions by brides and grooms with answers and insight provided by our very own Best Destination Wedding Forum experts.
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A List of New Year's Resolutions for Every Bride-to-Be
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It's time to say goodbye to the year that has been and open your arms to the year that begins. New Year's resolutions aren't for everyone, but if you're a bride-to-be, here's a couple of resolution ideas that will help you get your year off to the right start as you come closer to the Big Day ... 1. Get organized and have a plan. Jot down everything you need to get done before the Wedding Day and draft up a to-do list that outlines your plans monthly, weekly and daily. Yes, putting everything down will help give you a better picture of what deadlines need to be met and what plans of action need to take place before you run out of time. While your Wedding Day may seem like it's far out, it will creep up on you before you know it. Remember, there are certain aspects of planning a wedding that generally need to be done way in advance (booking a venue, ordering a dress/suit, etc.) and other duties that you can reserve for the final month (alterations, meeting with vendors to finalize details, creating a wedding day timeline, etc.). Nothing feels better than putting a checkmark next to things on your to-do list! 2. Create a budget and stick with it. It would be nice to have a unlimited budget wouldn't it? But unless your name is Kim Kardashian, you've probably got a budget like the rest of us! Regardless, it's wise to create a budget (even if it's a general range) to help keep you on track so you can really narrow down what you want for your Big Day. Trust me, there can be such a thing as "too much." Simple can be wonderful, but if you want details galore roll with that and just remember to stay in line with your budget -- it will save you a lot of time and stress in the long run! 3. Relax and don't freak out. There will be things that don't happen the way you want them to as you plan your Wedding. Maybe it's that one of the bridesmaids can't make it to your bachelorette party, or perhaps one of the groomsmen forgot to pick up the right colored shirt. Stuff happens and for the sake of your own sanity (and that of your soon-to-be spouse), don't let things get you stressed out. Take a deep breath and remember, things may not always be perfect, but everything will work itself out. Keep your heart set on what matters the most -- you are getting married to the one you love! 4. Implement a healthier diet and workout plan. Making healthier changes to your diet and exercise regimen is a common theme for most people come each new year, but when you're a bride, looking your best come your Wedding Day can be especially important. Whether your changes are drastic or gradual, create a plan that is feasible and doable. Remember every change you make no matter how big or small is making a difference for your overall health and well-being. 5. Spend quality time with your sweetheart, family and friends. Sometimes as busy brides-to-be, we forget to take care of the relationships in our inner circles. While you may be swimming in things to do leading up to the Big Day, don't neglect the one you love, or your friends and family for that matter. Try to dedicate time each week/month for your loved ones. Even it's something as simple as going out for coffee or ice cream, or maybe spending time watching a movie out or even at home. Take time to "simply be" with the ones you love. - - - 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.- 1 comment
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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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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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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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How to Tell Your Guests You're Having An Unplugged Wedding
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If you're one of the many brides who've decided they want an unplugged wedding aka "dear family and friends please put down your smartphones/cameras/tablets and just enjoy being present," now you must decide how to firmly but tastefully share your wishes with your guests. Here are a few ideas how you can convey to your guests that they need not play the role of wedding paparazzi and that you'd much rather have them be present, in the moment and enjoy the festivities: 1. Make a small mention of it in your wedding invitation: Yes you can give them an early heads up that this will be a wedding that you want them to fully enjoy -- meaning they need not worry about brushing up those photography skills. It's never too early to let your guests know that this will indeed be an unplugged wedding. 2. Put a can't miss sign up at your ceremony and on your reception tables: The professional photographers you hire will love you for this. It's a firm but creative way to let your guests know that you want them to put their cameras and devices down. There are so many creative and endearing ways to word your thoughts, just check out these sample signs on Pinterest for a few ideas: Unplugged Wedding Sign Ideas 3. Put a note in your wedding program: The OffBeat Bride blog offered these two great options for wording in your program: A short and sweet version: "The bride and groom have asked that you share in their wedding fully and not through the lens of a camera or cell phone." A little more in depth version: "We ask you to kindly turn off your ringers during the wedding ceremony and refrain from taking photos. We have professional photographers on hand to capture all the special moments and are excited to share their photos with you." 4. Have your Officiant make an announcement prior to the ceremony: Yes, some people won't bother to read the program or may simply ignore your note. So having your officiant make an announcement prior to the ceremony will officially put everyone on public notice. A simple, "The bride and groom have kindly asked that all their guests put their cameras and phones away and simply enjoy the ceremony!" 5. Ask your DJ make an announcement when the reception begins: If you want the unplugged rule to roll over to your reception, don't hesitate to have your DJ/Emcee or even a family member express your wishes. Remind everyone that your professional photographers are there to capture all the special moments and that you'd love for them to party the night away and enjoy the celebration without having to think about snapping photos. - - - 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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ATTENTION ALL PAST AND PRESENT BRIDES & GROOMS -- we would love to interview you and feature you and your wedding on BDW! In order to qualify, we need you to thoroughly answer our questions as well as provide as much planning and wedding pics as you can. We would love to feature 2 weddings/brides a month. If you are interested in participating, please let me know here by commenting on this thread. *** At the end of the year (from the date of this post), we will chose 1 bride that was featured and give them a $250 (either in the form of a giftcard or paypal!) *** This is open to all BDW members (vendors, mods included!) -- so spread the word to other brides!!! This interview and feature will be posted here on BDW and may be sent out in the newsletter! Here are some past Featured Brides: Jessica @ Aventura Cove Miriam @ Azul Sensatori Rashedah @ Iberostar Rose Hall Shawn @ Gran Bahia Principe Stephanie @ Missions De San Jose del Cabo Anuniti Cortney @ Paradisus Punta Cana Stephanie @ Atlantis Paradise Island Erica @ Carnival Liberty Eastern Caribbean Cruise Janette @ Grand Sirenis Akumal ----------------------------------------- Ok, here is how to submit your application to be a FEATURED BDW WEDDING! PM Me (MarieSamSanchezPhoto) with the following information AFTER YOU HAVE GOTTEN MARRIED with the subject line "BDW Featured wedding application": Bride & Groom name (If you do not feel comfortable with your full name, first names are fine): BDW Username: Wedding Date: Hometown: Wedding Location (Resort Name, Villa Name, City & Country): This part should be 1-2 paragraphs answers for each question. Why did you choose to have a destination wedding? Why did you choose your location? Colors and/or theme? What made your wedding special? or what makes your relationship special? Vendor list: Photographer, videographer, florist, hair/makeup stylist, wedding coordinator, bakery, wedding dress designer, invitation company, DJ, etc. (include any other pertinent vendors you think other BDW brides may be interested in) Include: any links to related BDW reviews you may have posted. Or if you've posted any post-wedding items you want to buy, sell, trade? Please include a picture of you and your new husband (wife) and other pictures including wedding location and wedding details. Thanks again!
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249 till Punta Cana, 254 til the wedding day I’m going to start my Planning thread now...a tad bit early but I figure it will keep me on track...and help me pick up on things I’m forgetting! How we met: We went to same university, took the same classes but never met until years later when we both went back to school for the same program at collage. We both had long term significant others when we started school however just before the last of the 2nd term started we both happened to be single for the first time in a long time. He asked me out for Coffee and the rest is History! That was April 2006. Some Weird and not so Weird Facts About us: We are the same age...I’m exactly 1 month older We are both from Newfoundland Canada, but from total opposite ends of the Island (I’m North and he’s South) We are huge Blue Jays Fans We have lived together for 8 of our 9 years together. We love looking for beach glass in the summer We love camping, Fishing, Ice Fishing, We both had the same Wayne Gretzky Barbie Doll (action figure if you ask my FI) when we were little. Our Song is “Hot Legs” by Rod Stewart, and it’s a long story as to why We have the same Favorite color – Bright cobalt Blue We both love peanut butter on our French toast. We have two cats...sisters from the same litter “Chewy” the black one and “Ditto” the white one. The Proposal: We have always considered April Fools our Anniversary and so on our 7th anniversary I woke him up super early and gave him his card. My card had a super mushy and heartfelt letter inside, because we had gone through our first and only (so far...fingers crossed...lol) “Rough Patch” just a few months previous and I had wanted to tell him how I felt. He got all emotional (which he does not do) and started blabbering on about how lucky we are and how we are going to staying together forever and have babies and get old. He told me we wanted to marry me. Now I went to work like I normally would...and I just assumed he was talking shit because I had woke him up REALLY early and hit him with that letter before his coffee! Haha! That afternoon he picked me up from work that afternoon but instead of going home we went to a jewellery store and he told me to pick out a ring because he meant every word he had said in the morning. So not a typical planned proposal story...but it’s our story and I love it. The Plan: So my FI is not keen on weddings in general, he has severe phobia of talking in front of people...so for him the smaller the wedding the better. My FI was also what you call an “Accident”, His parents came home from a holiday with a surprise...ha...so his brothers and sisters are my Parents age and his mom and dad are more like my grandparents age...so Needless to say even though we are both Newfoundlanders we had totally different up bringing! His dream wedding would be just him and I and maybe our parents at city hall...that’s it! But me on the other hand I LOVE weddings! My mom owned a craft store, where I spent all my time! It was a very small town so our craft store also sold wedding supplies, wedding magazines...and my mom made wedding dresses. So let’s just say I’ve been thinking about my wedding for a very LONG long long time. I had multiple Pinterest wedding boards for many years now... before Pinterest was even popular! I also love hanging out with all my family, aunts, uncles, cousins...and I get terribly homesick, there is no better smell than ocean air...I’m a sook! My Dream wedding be a giant wedding at home in my small town with everyone I know...all of our family, friends, extended family, outside near the ocean...lots of dancing, music, food drinks, speeches...I love the speeches...lol...obviously this was not going to fly. We had a limited budget because we are paying for the wedding ourselves, with just a little help...my Parents offered to give us the same amount that they paid for their wedding when they got married almost 40years ago ($5000 ), that was actually a HUGE help...just about doubled our budget! We knew a Toronto wedding was out of the question...way too expensive...and I needed to be near the ocean! I wanted to invite all my Family but my FI wanted something much smaller. We thought a destination wedding would be perfect! Ocean...Check! Could invite a ton of people on a small budget (this is before we realised you still pay by the person)...Check! Nice weather...Check! Spend a whole week with the people we love and miss....Check! People who weren’t totally close to you probably would not go....Check! The Resort: We knew where immediately...The Grand Palladium in Punta Cana! We had gone there for our first Vacation together right after graduation...we had an awesome time! Since we had been there before it was a bit more comforting to me...I wouldn’t want to take everyone I love to a place new place that I know nothing about and could be awful! I looked up the Wedding Packages...they seemed reasonable; this was also before I knew about extras. I looked up the flights on a bunch of different carriers...again seemed reasonable. It was Family Friendly too which was great since a lot of our friends have kids now. This resort is huge...I wanted to make sure that people who didn't want to spend more money on excursions would not get bored at the resort. There are tons of restaurants & Bars, daily activities...so there is something for everyone! In the end the wedding package end up being a lot more than I thought, and so did the All-inclusive package, but still somewhat manageable with our budget. I am happy with my Resort pick so far...my WC is great so far, and I’ve heard nothing but great things about her from the other brides on here so that’s great. If I had my time back though, I would have done a little more research on this resort and others...my bad. The Date: No question... April Fools 2015! It was the day of our first date. It was the day we got engaged. April is a good time to go to Punta Cana! And who gets married on April Fools on Wednesday! We do! So I did what the resort website said and I emailed the resort and put down my deposit before I sorted my travel just to make sure the date was available...the date was ours! The Fall-Out: This is where the plan went to shit! Lol! First of all we have to tell everyone. I had prepared myself for the “why don’t you just come home and get married...” plea from friends and family. Which totally happened, and I felt guilty as heck even though I knew it was coming, but this was our compromise so I stuck to it. Every time I spoke to my Nan I would feel guilty and cry...she used every guilt trick in the book...god I love her! Lol! But I stuck to my guns! Next, get a TA and a travel package. For the US ladies, in Canada we get an All-Inclusive package at a group rate, this covers Flight down and back, airport transfers, and your all inclusive stay at the resort...and most of the time everyone travels together, you also get bonus’ like 11th person to book gets a free package...etc. I went to a wedding show and got several TA names and Destination Wedding Travel agency contacts. I emailed, and no one really responded...and one people who did were very pushy and abrasive wanted money right away to secure their “services”...Alarm Bells! So I got the name of Travel Agent from one of the lovely ladies here on BDW forum. She was great at first but before we got things settled and booked she disappeared! While the TA was MIA a few other personal things happened from Jun to Aug ...My FI got into small car accident...no one was hurt, but it ate into our budget. My Mom got laid off so she was unsure if they could honour their offer to help with the budget. Our close Friend / Neighbour got pancreatic cancer and passed away, My FI’s Sister in California got a very aggressive liver cancer and passed away a very short time thereafter. My Nan was also diagnosed with bone cancer...head to toe. I had started having anxiety and small panic attacks...which totally freaked me out because I am so normally laidback; my FI is usually the high strung one. When the fog cleared the wedding date was now too close, we had no travel, no TA, no plans, no money, the whole family was still kind of stressed...so we decided to postpone. What’s another year if we’ve been together this long. The New Date: We decided to pick a new date since April turned out to be pretty expensive because it was high season. We wanted to get married in 2015 and my FI’s Work does not allow vacay in December so we picked the last week of November. I emailed the resort and I was able to switch my wedding date to Nov 25th and keep my deposit! My New TA: I decided I’ve had enough of calling and emailing...I wanted someone I could talk to face to face, who couldn’t ignore me or disappear! I walked into the flight centre next to my work and got the manager. She has been awesome! We have had so much trouble with our travel package it has been unbelievable! She has even said she’s never seen anything like it! But she fought with the airline for me and got me everything they had promised! The Guaranteed price booking deadline has since passed and we have 44 people, so far. Now to wait til Sept when final payments are due. The Legal Wedding: We decided to have our legal wedding in Newfoundland in July. Just us, our Parents, and my Nan’s. My two Nans will be our witness’. Mark Parents are pretty old and after all the stress of the past summer their health was up and down so we decided that this would be a good back up in case something were to happen and they could not make the trip. Also I really wanted my Nan to be a part of my wedding, but since her diagnoses she was told not to travel out of country and she cannot get travel insurance. Side note about my Nan...she is the strongest woman I know...I swear she lives on pure spite! She is currently 87...has had breast cancer twice and now full on bone cancer! Never took a treatment of any kind and is still going strong. She lives alone, cooks & bakes, makes bread, Gardens both flowers and vegetables, shovels her driveway, packs up wood for her furnace, she still drives (very well I might add) and takes her neighbours who don’t have a car 20min to the nearest town for Dr apts. She is so AWESOME! And I can’t imagine my day without her. We are unsure about the details exactly yet...but we soon have to figure that out...We will use the Punta Cana Wedding date as our Anniversary Date and we are keeping the legal wedding a secret, although I'm sure no one will care. Coming Soon...The Dress...Shoes...Jewellery...and other fun inspirations
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Below is a timeline to help your wedding planning go smoothly. You can adjust it to suit your needs. 12 Months or more Cut out pictures and articles that inspire you. Keep them organized in a binder. Martha Stewart has a great binder that has pockets to keep photos, cards of vendors, swatches, etc. Start looking at bridal magazines and look for local bridal faire to attent. This is a great way to meet wedding vendors and see their work first hand This is the hard part. Set a realistic budget. Start on your guest list. Invite those that you want to spend your wedding with. Destination weddings are smaller more intimate affairs so do not feel guilty about not inviting your coworkers that you barely know. Be prepared that some of the guests you invite at the wedding may not be able to come for financial or logistical reasons. If you plan on getting married out of the country, be sure to check the laws to make sure your marriage is recognized in the states. If it is a larger wedding, you may want to look into hiring a wedding coordinator who specializes in destination weddings. Start researching different locations for a destination wedding. Things to consider: travel time, seasons/weather (you do not want to have your wedding during hurricane season), cost of accomodations, etc. Choose a wedding date and start working on Save The Date Cards. If you are planning a wedding at a resort or place you have never been before, negotiate a site visit. Some resorts even offer a free site visit or at least a reduced rate. Determine your budget Considerations: airfare, hotel, document processing, meals, transportation, activities. Don't forget the all important wedding items such as attire, photographer, flowers, ceremony fee, etc. If you are having friends or family, you must consider if they can afford the expense of the trip. Location Make sure the wedding day is not during the local hurricane season or wet months? How many people do you want to be there...just you and your future spouse? Friends? Family? Are you also planning on honeymooning there or somewhere else? 8-10 months prior If you can make a wedding planning trip it will be really helpful to meet with local vendors like: florist, baker, photographer, etc. During the site visit would also be a great time to take your chosen photographer for a test run. Maybe take some engagement pics on the beach for your Save The Date Cards. Create wedding website with travel information and FAQs for your family and friends. Contact a travel agent specializing in Destination Wedding to help negotiate a lower room rate and block your rooms. Decide if you wnt a legal or symbolic ceremony. If you would like to get legally married outside the US, be sure to verify the local marriage residency requirements. Start looking for wedding invitations. Research the marriage requirements It may be as simple as going to the local courthouse to sign a marriage license, or it may be as complicated as having to be a resident. There are destination wedding coordinators who will handle the entire license processing for you. If you are planning on having a legal ceremony in Mexico, it does require a blood test. Wedding Theme You may want to decide early on what colors or theme you would like. Make sure the bouquet you dreamed of will work at your destination wedding. A lot of flowers can be shipped in if not grown locally but make sure in advance. Reservations Book your reservations early! Many resorts and hotels are booked months in advance, especially during peak travel seasons. If your group is larger, you may want to consider blocking rooms for your guests. 6-7 Months prior Start looking for your wedding dress. Some dresses can take 4-5 months to make. Start looking for the groom and groomsman attire. Order groom and groomsmen attire. Take into consideration that linen suits are seasonal and may only be available to purchase in the spring. Shop for wedding rings and jewelry for your big day. 3-4 Months prior Finalize your wedding invitations and mail them out. Start ordering items for Out Of Town Bags or wedding favors. Start working on your wedding ceremony. Consider writing your own vows to make the day more personalized. 1 Month prior Release any unnecessary rooms Finalize all wedding day itineraries Confirm travel arrangements with the hotel/resort 2-3 Weeks prior Make sure you confirm and re-confirm EVERYTHING with your vendors before the wedding 3-4 Days prior Arrive at your destination. If you plan on using a local styilist for your hair and make-up, do a test run with your veil or hairpiece. If you are having a legal ceremony finalize all the local requirements to make it legitimate. Meet with the hotel events coordinator or your wedding coordinator to go over the final details. Have a welcome dinner in lieu of a rehearsel dinner to thank all your guests who have travelled so far to share this event with you. Relax, you're Contact a travel agent specializing in Destination Wedding to help negotiate a lower room rate and block your rooms. on vacation! Residency requirements Once you arrive at your destination, how many days do you have to wait in order to get married? The day of Be sure to eat a bit and keep hydrated. Enjoy your special day. You deserve every bit of happiness that comes with it!
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I spent more than two years planning our destination wedding -- I lived it, breathed it, dreamt about it and pretty much spent every waking moment thinking about it. So when our Big Day was done and in the books and we came home from two blissful weeks of the most perfect wedding experience, I fell into a bit of a funk. The baby -- aka my wedding -- I had created and cared for, was over. And I was depressed. I found myself still visiting my wedding photographer's blog even weeks and months after she had already blogged our wedding and my husband often had to remind me, "babe, you know we're not going to magically appear on her blog again right?" I soon realized, I was obsessed with looking a beautiful wedding photos, even if they weren't my own LOL. So six months after we said "I Do," I bought my first DSLR and over the course of the next half a year, I took a self-taught crash course in photography -- my new obsession became photography. My camera became my new post-wedding baby and I was addicted to learning everything I could about the craft. Before I knew it, I was being asked to shoot a ton of portrait sessions and eventually even taught my husband how to shoot. And those sessions ultimately led to shooting events, and that ultimately led to booking our first wedding -- which happened to be a destination wedding in the Dominican Republic. I know, right? And now here I am five years later, having shot close to 100 weddings. Needless to say, the way I got out of my post-wedding funk was to cultivate my love for weddings through a career -- which initially started out as a hobby -- that still allowed me to exist within the wedding world. So if you're feeling a bit depressed now that the wedding has come and gone, here are a few tips that can help get you out of the post-wedding blues: 1) Sell all your leftover wedding stuff: If you plan to sell your dress -- do it right away. All those extra wedding items you never got around to using? Sell it immediately. Get those things out of sight and don't leave any unwanted remnants behind. Cleaning house will give you a sense of a fresh new start beyond the wedding world. 2) Start on those thank you cards right away: Don't let this task go by the wayside. Get started on those thank you notes ASAP. You'll not only feel good about getting this task done, you're guests will appreciate the quick and thoughtful turnaround from what I'm sure was the best wedding they've ever gone to! 3) If you didn't order an album from your photographer, create one: This one is my biggest regret. I decided to NOT order an album from my photographer filled with all my beautiful wedding photos because I planned on making an album myself. Well guess what? It's now been 6.5 years since I've been married and I still haven't gotten around to making an wedding album -- and I'm a freaking wedding photographer so it's not like I don't have the software and ability to make an album. I just haven't done it. *sigh* So number one, I'd suggest ordering an album from your photographer -- it will be worth the money and time you save. Plus the quality of album a professional can provide you with will far outweigh what you have access to as a regular consumer. BUT if you're determined to save money and DIY, then do it right away. As soon as you get your photos, start designing that album and get that sucker ordered ASAP. Or else you'll find yourself 5+ years later regretting that your photos still only exist in a Facebook album or on a disk your photographer gave you 4) Start a new hobby: This was the magic that helped me. I discovered a love for photography and never looked back. A new hobby will allow you to put your post-wedding boredom into a new obsession, and who knows what that could lead to! I speak from experience 5) Let the gym become your new "wedding": I wish I would have stuck to my pre-wedding workout regimen because ughhhhh I was in such great shape for my wedding! Don't let the post-wedding blues let you forget how good it feels to be in shape, keep that routine up. It will not only help you turn your focus away from any post-wedding depression, you'll feel and look better because of it! 6) Become a volunteer: Whenever I have felt like I was down in the dumps, volunteering for a good cause or an event has always been a good wake up call for me. Giving your time and efforts to others in need is not only good for the spirit and soul, it helps keep things in perspective of what's truly important in life. - - - 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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Dear Men, If you're in a serious long-term relationship, then trust me when I say, your sweetheart has definitely thought of the possibility of you popping the question one day. It's just kind of a thing we girls do -- we dream of the perfect proposal filled with surprise and romance. And that's exactly why you should hire a photographer to secretly photograph the special moment when you finally ask her to marry you. The practice of hiring a professional photographer to document surprise proposals is becoming a growing trend, and as a wedding photographer, I can tell you -- these moments are absolutely meant to be captured on film! There's nothing more beautiful than seeing the look of surprise and raw emotions from both the soon to-be-bride and groom during the proposal. And trust me when I say, the moment will overwhelm the both of you so having it captured on camera is a good way to remember what actually happened Here are a few tips to consider when planning your proposal to ensure the moment is picture perfect: Unless you intentionally want a very public setting and quite possibly an audience, pick a location that gives your moment a sense of intimacy. Consider the time of day and what type of crowd may be at your location. Pick a location where your photographer can essentially "hide," or at least not stick out like a sore thumb, therefore ruining the surprise. Consult with your photographer on the best time of day to create gorgeous photos. If you want something done at sunset, talk to your photographer about the ideal start time -- he or she will appreciate your consideration. Talk specifics with your photographer so he/she knows exactly what to expect and what cues to look for when you're ready to pop the question. If you want awesome photos, planning the details out with your photographer will help immensely in ensuring he/she captures the moment perfectly. Do your research and pick the right photographer. Someone who has experience in capturing unexpected moments and someone equipped with the right type of lenses do the job properly. If this is a surprise proposal, then you'll want a photographer who has long lenses so he/she can document the moment from a distance. For a moment like this, it's not worth going the cheap route -- you want to make sure you hire a person who can do the job beautifully. Remember the saying: "cheap aint good, and good aint cheap!" Best of luck and I hope these tips help you document this special moment in the perfect way! - - - 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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As a little girl I grew up with the traditional notion that my Dad would walk me down the aisle on my Wedding Day. But in reality it ended up both my parents that stood by my side as I took that last walk as a single woman. And honestly, I wouldn't have had it any other way. If you haven't already learned by now, being a destination bride means the concept of "tradition" kind of goes out the door and you should wholeheartedly embrace that! Walking down the aisle with both of your parents creates such a special moment that you will always get to share with the two people who brought you into this world, and it also gives way for beautiful imagery filled with lots of emotion. So if you plan to have both mom and dad walk you down the aisle, here are a few important things to keep in mind: Make sure your wedding aisle is suitable for three people to walk down side-by-side together. Make sure to practice with both your parents by your side during your Wedding Ceremony rehearsal Make sure you give your photographer a heads up that you will have both your parents by your side. Your photographer will appreciate being able to plan for this moment ahead of time to ensure he/she is standing in the best location to get the perfect angle. - - - 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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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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Contact Wright Travel Agency -- the official travel agency for the Best Destination Wedding Forum -- to receive a complimentary cocktail party with a private bartender and hor d’oeuvres for up to 50 guests when you book your destination wedding a year or more in advance at select AMResorts. This promotion can end at any time without warning from the resort. For additional explanation on Terms & Conditions, please contact Wright Travel Agency. Terms & Conditions: The Save Your Date promotion is valid on all new wedding bookings made a minimum of one year in advance of the wedding date at participating Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Breathless, Secrets, Dreams, Now and Sunscape Resorts & Spas (see full terms and conditions for list of participating resorts). With this offer, new bookings will receive a complimentary Welcome Cocktail Party for up to 50 guests. To qualify for this promotion, a minimum of 10 rooms, staying for a minimum of 3 nights per room is required. All rooms do not need to arrive and depart on the same day. This special applies to new bookings only and cannot be applied when receiving the wedding package complimentary. Previously made bookings may not be canceled and then re-booked to take advantage of this offer. The wedding date being booked must be confirmed by the wedding coordinator at the selected resort and be a minimum of 30 days from the date the booking was requested. The wedding date is subject to availability and the promotion may be cancelled at any time without notice. The Welcome Cocktail Party is inclusive of a bartender, open bar and hors d'oeuvre station for one hour for wedding groups of up to 50 guests (including guests included in the wedding package selected by the couple at time of booking). If more than 50 guests are in attendance, an additional per person fee may be incurred. Additional costs may be incurred for additional entertainment, décor or extending the length of the cocktail party. The wedding coordinator must be informed of the complimentary Welcome Cocktail Party at time of wedding date booking so that accommodations are made and event space can be reserved. Time, date and location for the cocktail party are subject to availability. The wedding coordinator will confirm the location of the event roughly 2 weeks prior to event – timing dependent on resort occupancy. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.
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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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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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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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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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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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