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I'm Lisa and my fiance's name is Cedric. We met while working at the world renowned Newseum in DC. Our romance blossomed into what it is today and so we... View More

I'm Lisa and my fiance's name is Cedric. We met while working at the world renowned Newseum in DC. Our romance blossomed into what it is today and so we decided to have a destination wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico.

Happily married 🎉

April 4, 2021

1264days 9hrs

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Generations Riviera Maya
Lisa in Planning, on April 22, 2019 at 7:25 PM

Anyone else getting married at this resort or El Dorado in Riviera Maya, Mexico?

Jaimie, Jan 23, 2021 68 2,151 3
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Vendor Meals
Lisa in Wedding Reception, on March 23, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Hi everyone! My venue provides venue meals at $15 pp (club sandwich, Caesar salad, or hamburger). Do you all suggest I choose one of those for each vendor or did you use your reception entree...

Mrs.a, Apr 13, 2020 36 478
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Printer Help!!
Lisa in Planning, on April 10, 2020 at 1:19 PM

Hey ladies! I want to print out my own programs, menus, and itineraries for our wedding. I have no clue which printer to get. Can anyone give me some recommendations on a printer and paper they used...

Karla, Apr 10, 2020 11 104
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Wedding Shoes Are In!
Lisa in Wedding Attire, on March 27, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Hi ladies! My wedding shoes are here and it’s yet another reason for me to get exited despite everything going on so I thought I’d share.

Alisha, Mar 27, 2020 16 234
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Bridesmaid Dresses
Lisa in Maryland Planning, on January 6, 2020 at 5:51 PM

Hi! I could use some advice on where to start looking for bridesmaids dresses. I’m in the DMV area so local boutiques would be great and some online sites as well. All of my bridesmaids live in the...

Lisa, Jan 28, 2020 6 124
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Save The Date Video
Lisa in Parties and Events, on September 8, 2019 at 1:57 PM

My photographer surprised me and brought along a videographer to our engagement shoot and I had no clue she was creating this for us. I was literally in tears when she sent it to me. Seeing this and...

Lisa, Jan 20, 2020 63 512 6
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Gift Registry
Lisa in Registry, on September 8, 2019 at 6:25 PM

How soon did you all register for gifts? Also, when did you post it on your website? My guests already have access to the website from when we sent out our save the dates but I haven't opened up the...

Lisa, Sep 21, 2019 20 241
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Save The Dates!
Lisa in Planning, on September 12, 2019 at 5:49 PM

Here’s our Save The Date! I got them from Minted. They came super fast and their customer service is phenomenal. I plan on buying my invitations from them as well. I decided to go with a magnet so it...

Lisa, Sep 13, 2019 26 288
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Engagement Shoot
Lisa in Parties and Events, on September 8, 2019 at 2:06 PM

My fiancé and I had our engagement shoot in our hometown DC. We met while working at the Newseum in DC so we figured it was only right to capture our love there. Here’s a few pics. Way too many to...

Lisa, Sep 11, 2019 85 679 1
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i said yes to the Dress!!
Lisa in Wedding Attire, on August 19, 2019 at 12:59 PM

I took a day trip to NY with my mom, sisters, and best friend to go to Kleinfeld for their annual sale. The experience was very nice and they made it fun for us to be in line for hours. But after the...

Lisa, Aug 21, 2019 43 661 2
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Minted Envelopes
Lisa in Planning, on August 15, 2019 at 11:38 AM

I just ordered my magnet Save the Dates from Minted and took advantage of the recipient address printing on the envelopes. Does the envelopes come with self adhesive or do I have to tape/lick them...

Jeanie, Aug 15, 2019 8 253
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Minted!
Lisa in Planning, on August 4, 2019 at 1:08 PM

I’m getting ready to order Save The Dates! I specifically want a design that has 3 photos for us to use but want our wedding website on there as well. I’m doing magnets and so far none of them have...

Lisa, Aug 4, 2019 6 153
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Magnet Street
Lisa in Planning, on April 25, 2019 at 5:30 PM

Has anyone purchased save the dates from here or any other stationary? They have 50% off right now and I wish I had our pics ready so I could take advantage of the sale. They have some cute magnets I...

Lisa, Apr 26, 2019 10 104
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On Site Coordinator, destination wedding?
Lisa in Planning, on April 22, 2019 at 6:55 PM

To all that’s having or had a destination wedding; how did things work out with your on site wedding planner? Did everything go smoothly during the wedding? Did you book any outside vendors? If so,...

Abby, Apr 23, 2019 12 69
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Couples getting married on October 4, 2020 in District of Columbia
Lisa in District of Columbia Planning, on April 22, 2019 at 10:13 PM

Congratulations ladies!! We’re date twins and live in the same area. Where are you with your planning? Where’s the wedding? I’m getting married in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Good luck and cheers to us 🍾

Sinéad, Apr 23, 2019 5 31
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Save The Dates for Destination Wedding
Lisa in Planning, on April 21, 2019 at 12:58 PM

My wedding is October 4, 2020 in Riviera Maya, Mexico and I currently have our shoot booked for June 19th but contemplating on pushing it back now that I’m hearing July may be too early to send out...

Wendy, Apr 22, 2019 23 278
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