SprowtNYC

hey!!! I think I finally figured this forum thing out hahaha. I will def keep on track Are you planning your wedding through the resort or a planner? We chose to have destinationweddings.com handle the travel planning for the guests and theyve been extremely helpful. They partnered us with a resort coordinator as well who's been handling resort details, decor, etc. She's been wonderful too!!! And i've only heard great things about the on-site team. So far it's been pretty seamless, phew! Ohhh I'm so glad you said the gazebo is nice Right, it's not like a traditional gazebo i think. I've seen pictures and it looks like a cement archway kinda thing (sorry for bad descript hahaha). I'm hoping to be able to decorate it a little with sheeting and hanging flowers. It seems like it's really close to the pool area but hopefully they are able to keep it private enough for us. Our ceremony is at 4. I'm so excited about Zky terrace bc it looks awesome!! We actually wanted to have the ceremony there but they said it can only fit 25 seated guests and we're anticipating about 40+. But having cocktail hour there will be great!! We were thinking about having the reception indoors also. I was worried about it being too hot but our coordinator and planner have assured us it will be comfortable after sundown. +Knock on wood+ I hope it's comfortable enough for us!! and we arent like pigs in a blanket hahaha Pictures, we have Claudia Photo. She's been really nice too Are you considering doing a trash the dress photoshoot? I'm not, i def want to bring my gown back in one piece hahaha Colors are navy and fuchsia. Just ordered my Bridal part dresses this week as well and I went for the Amsale dresses in Cerise. So we're working the decor around that. We're keeping most of the floral decor in light pink and fuchsia with green accents. The men are wearing navy. I haven't chosen my flowers or food yet though. Will do so around January when we know exactly how many people are coming. YAY! have you worked on your invites? xo!

I'm sooo sorry it took me FOREVER to reply!!! I hadn't realized someone replied but happy to see there is another bride So since the last time I wrote almost TWO months ago (i'm terrible!!), we checked off a few things: We have DJ All Music (i think thats the name) which I believe is through the Lomas site. We are trusting our coordinator's recommendation but it's good to know that we can send him up to like 100 songs! Makeup, I am going with the on-site spa group. I opted to get a trial for makeup/hair as well. I unfortunately do not know any makeup artists so I had to go with the spa. Flowers+Decor, all through Lomas site but I did ask my coordinator if I could make slight adjustments and she said yes! Our ceremony is at the garden gazebo, cocktail at Zky and reception on the beach. I am still a little torn about having the ceremony on the beach or the gazebo but we kind of like having 3 different staging areas. We may end up changing this in the end. I'm so glad you said the resort is beautiful! Can you please advise if the garden gazebo is nice? I know it's close to the pool area but they are going to move the chairs and close off that area to guests a couple of hours for the ceremony. How's planning for you Where are you having your ceremony/reception?

hi! I'm an Azul Fives bride too =) April 27,2012!! We love Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya and are so excited to return. We have decided not to do a site visit because we really want a 'surprise' experience. I hope that this it's a good surprise that awaits hahaha Also trying to get some ideas and reviews about things like DJ, Makeup Artists, Photog, Decor, etc... am a little confused with making selections on Lomas but we have a planner and on-site coordinator that have been working with us and we love them =) Congratulations to you!!