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walked in; the high ceiling, the way everything was put together, the purple highlighting. I loved the look of the gorgeous well-stitched linens and the Chivari chairs – these were something I had to have." Behind the scenes, however, things moved a little less gracefully. "The day started a bit chaotically," Tara recalls. "In Mexico it seems they feel they don't have to set up until the last minute. The restaurant where we were to have the reception was full of people all day. The furniture had to be cleared out. I had to go up the chain of command until I found the right manager to get the Chivari chairs I'd ordered put in." "We worked hard to get it all set up. We had to place linens and overlays on the tables. Then there were the settings, the flowers, placeAbove: Amber chose cards, menus and candles." her mermaid gown with back button details for its By the time the ceremony took place, there flattering fit. was no sign of the mayhem. "I was impressed Right: Dinner was served at Portofino, Dreams with how easy Tara made it all seem, and how Riviera's Italian and well she nailed it," Amber says. Mediterranean restaurant. Guests danced on the For wedding favours, guests received fabric colourfully-lit floor at the beach bags in the wedding colours. Each bag centre of the room. contained a bottle of tequila, lip balm, a reusable plastic cup, "floaties" to help people stay up in the water, and an assortment of goodies handy for fun in the sun. Tara included her contact information in the bags so guests could reach her anytime if they needed anything. In the days following the ceremony, guests went on local excursions, a shopping day for the moms and the girls, and a trash-the-dress day. Tara had rented a SUV and a couple vans, "and we went in an entourage to this pristine beach where there are fresh water pools, caves and rock walls. Amber bought a second dress similar to the bridesmaids', dressed and got into the water with it on." "They had a couple of nights out, so I arranged transportation into town and back for a night of clubVenue – Ceremony & Reception bing," Tara continues. "It's important Dreams Riviera Cancun to acquaint destination wedding parwww.dreamsresorts.com ties with the local customs." Bridal Planner Forever True Wedding In the end, it was everyPlanning and Design thing Amber wanted—and www.forevertruewd.com more. "I was so happy with Photographer JLS Photography the way it all turned out. I www.jlsphotography.ca wouldn't change a thing. Videographer We still watch videos of the RF Productions r Watch their www.rfproductions.ca wedding and every time we wedding highBride's Jewellery do, I say 'Let's do it again!'" lights by RF Elsa Corsi Productions. rw The Dream Team www.elsacorsi.com RW21_part 1.indd 49 http://goo.gl/DTP2P 9/19/11 3:23:53 PM