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Hey everyone! I have been reading this site a while and have got a lot of helpful hints for my upcoming wedding at EPM! I have had pretty good luck with my wedding coordinator thus far but I find it more helpful to get advice from brides first-hand. So with that being said I have some questions and need some advice! Thanks for any help in advance! * I am debating the wedding location. The beach seems a little blah to me unless you want to spend thousands of dollars on decorations and flowers. How is the gazebo? I am really interested in the XLounge, which I saw a wedding set up on EPM's facebook page, but I have never seen any pictures from real brides there. Any advice on that versus the gazebo? I figured with the XLounge we could still have the ocean in the background. And we will have a small number of guests (under 20) so space is not an issue. * I also need advice on reception venues. I have heard a lot of mixed opinions. The wedding coordinator only listed a couple of options - the spice terrace and CECO terrace. Any advice on best location, especially for around 20 people? We don't plan to have a dance at this point, so it would basically be the dinner reception and socializing. I would like a nice, private area. Outside and a view of the ocean would be a plus! * Any advice on décor? I really don't want to put much money into this, but I want it to be pretty. Any advice on things you can bring yourself to save a lot of money? * Did anyone get their make up done at the spa? I see people have given good reviews on the hair but I am curious about make up and eye lashes. * Is the resort-supplied wedding ceremony music ok? Or do you recommend to bring your own music? We are just looking for the traditional wedding music. Again, thanks so much! I would love to see any pictures if anyone has them to offer!