Azul Sensatori Brides - POST HERE!

[amandamarieb]

Oh girls! I went away for three days and you left me with so much to read. I caught up and hit all of my multi quotes and then it didn't work. So much to say but will have to go back and do it some other time. I just got home from work and am baking cupcakes for my son's 1st birthday tomorrow. So bittersweet. The birthday, not the cupcakes:)

 

Again, I had so much to comment on but here are the highlights:

 

Old Bay - Glad you all love it. we put it on everything growing up in MD. Makes everything so yummy.

 

Sky Deck - When I booked you had to book the Silver package or above and add on the Sky Deck. I have since downgraded to the Pearl Package and am still doing Sky Deck. I am trying to downgrade to free package since it is well, free, and it actually gives me more than the Pearl package does. I've sent several emails about this with no response, I am going to take Amy's advice and tomorrow I will just say that's what I want. I am done with asking. It's not like my WC or my TA ever feels the need to respond to me anyway.

 

That brings me to my next point, I have almost 70 guests coming! You think that they would want to take care of me. But no, I have to ask my TA over and over again to call my guests back. charge them in a timely manner, book them over the phone if that's what they prefer and the list goes on and on. Amy is willing to work more for people who are nice. That makes so much sense. But also being in the service industry, I know that I wouldnt be were I am or have the clients I have if I didn't respond in a timely manner and answer the questions asked. I've told my TA that. She doesn't seem to care. Ahhh...can you sense my frustration?

 

Chong, you are already on OOT bags? Man, I feel really behind. I have SOOO much left to do. I did. however, schedule my first dress fitting for Wednesday. How long do they usually take? Due to my very hectic schedule, I was planning on taking a slightly extended lunch and going. The dress fitter is a 5 minute drive from work. You think that will work?

 

Chong, what else are you working on now?

 

In terms of looking for updated packages...I really use this site as my measure. One of you girls mentions a sweet deal, I try my luck and ask for it. Sp far almost 3k saved. Hoping they will let me downgrade to free wedding package which (after adding on flowers) should be at least another $500-600 saved. I know I'll spend it elsewhere, but better than throwing it away on "extras" I will not use.

 

In terms of negotiating, Amy you seem to be the master. I asked for a better price on the chivalri chairs but Tiffany my old WC told me that wouldn't happen. They are a must use for me so I guess I will ask,I mean tell, my new WC that I need a better price. Fingers crossed that it works.

 

Oh there must be so much more but time to hit the hay. My weekend of flights to and from the east coast in addition to 3 parties in 3 days has got me beat. I need to wake up soon to decorate cupcakes and hopefully work out. Ah, why am I so overwhelmed all the sudden? Is this normal for brides 2 1/2 months out. AHHH! I can't believe it's that close.

 

Deep breath.

 

Ok ladies....good night!

[dstinationdrmr]

Amanda - it will all work out. Just do one thing at a time. Do you know what you want to do for your OOT bags? Ordered yet? Maybe I can help you with that cause that's what I'm working on as we speak....lanyards for key card holders to be specific.

 

How were your parties?

[Mahalo79]

Hello Ladies! Well, I just wanted to say hello and say that I am waiting for our date confirmation at Azul Sensatori, then it will finally be official and I'm so excited! I am so happy to be able to talk to other brides from A.S. My date would be April 25, 2011. I thought things would seem easier once I picked a resort lol, now we seem to have many more things to do, wedding packages, getting guests to pay on time to get the right rate etc. I feel like I might start driving my friends/co-workers and family crazy with wedding talk so i am happy to have this forum, you all know what I am going through!

[gingerlover36]

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Originally Posted by chong Question... did you guys wear spanx under your wedding dress? My designer is telling me I MUST wear one in order to look flawless under the dress... but I am not sure where to buy one. He knows someone who sells nice spanx and costs around $200. Do you think it's too much? I don't want to buy a cheap kind and end up regretting when I see the pictures. Any recommendations?

Is your dress super fitted? If its not i don't think you necessarily HAVE to wear spanx but like someone else mentioned go to a department store or look online. Shouldn't be $200 though

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Originally Posted by amandamarieb That brings me to my next point, I have almost 70 guests coming! You think that they would want to take care of me. But no, I have to ask my TA over and over again to call my guests back. charge them in a timely manner, book them over the phone if that's what they prefer and the list goes on and on. Amy is willing to work more for people who are nice. That makes so much sense. But also being in the service industry, I know that I wouldnt be were I am or have the clients I have if I didn't respond in a timely manner and answer the questions asked. I've told my TA that. She doesn't seem to care. Ahhh...can you sense my frustration?

I feel you with the TA not calling your guests. I asked mine how my guests should know to set up payment plans and I was told to tell them to call her. i to have 74 people coming...that is crazy to call or email them. she knows who hasn't paid yet so she should contact them. its silly...

[MaggieandJay]

NUMBER ONE! ADD me to the date list! I have in writing confirmation for 3pm on May 15th 2011 FINALLY!!! I am so HAPPY.

 

Number TWO I was in NYC for the weekend and it took me an hour too catch back up to you ladies. You have been busy

 

Number THREE I forget who asked me about bachlorette ideas but email me at maggieandjay2012@hotmail.com and we can chat

 

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Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz Ok girls! Send me your to-do's!

Week of 7/19

1. Finalize wording for invitations

2. Order Invitations

3. Design insert for invitations with booking info and resort info

 

 

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Originally Posted by Mahalo79 Hello Ladies! Well, I just wanted to say hello and say that I am waiting for our date confirmation at Azul Sensatori, then it will finally be official and I'm so excited! I am so happy to be able to talk to other brides from A.S. My date would be April 25, 2011. I thought things would seem easier once I picked a resort lol, now we seem to have many more things to do, wedding packages, getting guests to pay on time to get the right rate etc. I feel like I might start driving my friends/co-workers and family crazy with wedding talk so i am happy to have this forum, you all know what I am going through!

WELCOME!!!!

[amybermuda]

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Originally Posted by taylorwd Bummer about the pictures. Can you email her and tell her you were really hoping to have them for your AHR? Displaying them could possibly bring her business and therefore motivate her. Eeeek, 5 days!! And then you're done with planning! I can't wait to see pics of your AHR.

Yes, I sent her an email Sunday night and have not heard back yet. I know she is probably busy - so I'll follow up again tomorrow is still nothing. I am dying to see them!

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Originally Posted by cjb0arder13 Maybe you just have soooooo many good pictures it's hard for her to narrow it down

LOL - yes, thats what I think too hehe

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Originally Posted by mmc1105 I was told by my WC that they either had to pay the outside vendor fee ($500) or stay three nights. I figured the vendor fee would end up being less, so I was trying to look for Mexican photogs, however, if I really like someone I'll definitely be willing to fly them down! I think we would be able to use Claudia without the vendor fee, so I am seriously considering her! I hope you get them in time! Maybe if you email her and let her know you wanted to show them off she'll expedite the process!

I used Claudia and still had to pay the $500 outside vendor fee b/c she was not one of the approved photographers. Total waste of $500 but whatever. I am banking on once in a lifetime shots

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Originally Posted by beaz2be I finally put an avatar up! (Rarely on the computer here at home with access to my photos. hahaha.

NICE!!!! Good work.

[~Nicole~]

Hi ladies!!

 

I only went back 2 pages, so I probably missed A LOT, but I did catch Maggie's request to be added to the date list. Congrats Maggie!!

 

For anyone else wanting to be added to the list PLEASE PM ME!!! That way I won't miss it in the postings

 

Chong - I didn't wear spanx. I wanted to wear the least amount possible, so I had a corset style back to the dress and had padding sewn right into the dress so I didn't have to wear a bra.

 

July 2010

meghan - July 1, 2010

Meesh – July 10, 2009

momichele – July 24, 2010

Daniepps – July 31, 2010

August 2010

September 2010

Lecreatifbride - Sept 4, 2010

October 2010

amandamarieb – October 10, 2010

chong – October 10, 2010

November 2010

dstinationdrmr – November 12, 2010 – 4pm

dirtymartini – November 13, 2010 – Azul Beach

December 2010

mzgillis316 - December 3, 2010

jaimeburns – December 10, 2010

rkf1046 – December 11, 2010

 

January 2011

cjb0arder13 – January 31, 2011 – Azul Beach

February 2011

Less is More – February 19, 2011

March 2011

gingerlover36 – March 26, 2011

April 2011

May 2011

JaimeTalis – May 7, 2011

amcferron – May 13, 2011

MaggieandJay – May 15, 2011

beaz2be – May 27, 2011

Bigboponthebeach – May 28, 2011

June 2011

jazz04 – June 12, 2011

 

February 2011

msmarmar123 – February 11, 2012

[amybermuda]

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Originally Posted by amandamarieb That brings me to my next point, I have almost 70 guests coming! You think that they would want to take care of me. But no, I have to ask my TA over and over again to call my guests back. charge them in a timely manner, book them over the phone if that's what they prefer and the list goes on and on. Amy is willing to work more for people who are nice. That makes so much sense. But also being in the service industry, I know that I wouldnt be were I am or have the clients I have if I didn't respond in a timely manner and answer the questions asked. I've told my TA that. She doesn't seem to care. Ahhh...can you sense my frustration? In terms of looking for updated packages...I really use this site as my measure. One of you girls mentions a sweet deal, I try my luck and ask for it. Sp far almost 3k saved. Hoping they will let me downgrade to free wedding package which (after adding on flowers) should be at least another $500-600 saved. I know I'll spend it elsewhere, but better than throwing it away on "extras" I will not use. Ah, why am I so overwhelmed all the sudden? Is this normal for brides 2 1/2 months out. AHHH! I can't believe it's that close.

Amanda, same thing happened to me with my Travel Agent. She never called anyone to ask for final payment. I sent out all emails - I started 2 months before we were leaving and told everyone that payments were due by a certain date - 45 days before they leave. I followed up with 2 more emails and then also made my TA tell me 50 days out who had not paid yet and I followed up. Yes, it was a lot of work, but my TA was extremely disorganized and she said she did not have the systems set up to remind guests when to pay. Seems like a simple service every TA has, right?!

That's awesome you have saved that much money by using other brides stories and suggestions!!! That is such a testament to everyone helping each other and sharing stories! woo hoo ladies

YES - 2 1/2 months very stressed = totally normal! This is when list making is your friend Jeep it by your bed so when you wake up panicking, you'll write down whatever you just remembered and get back to sleep

[mr.mrs.winski]

did everyone bring their own photographer? I'm a photo freak and I was wondering if anyone used any of the photographers the resort recommends

[msmarmar123]

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Originally Posted by chong hmm.. how do you add avatar picture? I am using photobucket and every time I upload the picture, it says INVALID! so frustrating!!!

I am still having trouble with mine...Chong..how did you finally get it to not say invalid?