Dear Family and Friends,

The countdown has begun!  Just a week from today most of you will be down in Merida!

How to contact us: 

Vennie will be on phone and texting (917.287.2600) ONLY as of November 4th, 2007… I will be checking my vennie_lau@yahoo.com account periodically.

Paul will be on phone (917.345.6922), texting, and email (paul.vega@starwoodhotels.com).  So if you have anything important, contact Paul (grin!!!)

We will be staying at Piedra de Agua until November 10th and then we will be at the Hacienda.

I think I have everyone’s itineraries but if you haven’t sent them to me, please do!

Looking forward to celebrating with you!

 Big Hug, 

vennie + paul

Here was the latest weather forecast from www.weather.com for Merida, Mexico.  Bring your sunscreen and summer wardrobe!!!

Hgh/Low °F Precip. Chance High Temperatures Low Temperatures Precipitation Wind Speed Today Nov 2 Partly Cloudy 85°/70° 20% 85°F Sat Nov 3 Partly Cloudy 83°/69° 20% 83°F Sun Nov 4 Partly Cloudy 83°/69° 20% 83°F Mon Nov 5 Partly Cloudy 85°/68° 20% 85°F Tue Nov 6 Partly Cloudy 84°/70° 20% 84°F Wed Nov 7 Partly Cloudy 83°/68° 10% 83°F Thu Nov 8 Mostly Cloudy 81°/62° 10% 81°F Fri Nov 9 Sunny 84°/64° 20% 84°F Sat Nov 10 Mostly Sunny 86°/66° 10% 86°F Sun Nov 11 Mostly Sunny 86°/68° 20% 86°F

Dear Family and Friends,

We are three weeks away from the big day and it’s time to reveal the SATURDAY GROUP surprise event!

We are supplying the transportation and the guide so no worries, just hop on the bus/van and enjoy the day!  Each event is a half day excursion, leaving at 11:00am and getting you back to your hotel by 4:00pm so you have some time to get ready for the evening’s events.  Please choose if you are in the mood for the “cultural tour” or the “adventure tour”.  Which one will you choose? (grin) Izamal, the magical ‘hill city”… Famous for the 123 pyramids spread throughout the town, or the “

http://www.yucatantoday.com/destinations/eng-izamal.htm Cuzama, cenotes, cenotes, cenotes!  Ready to experience a natural wonder?; You’ll be taking a ride on a mule drawn buggy through the lush grounds to three cenotes.  Cenotes are underground swimming holes filled with refreshing crystal clear water!  Cenotes are magical, enigmatic and unique in the world and were once the only resource for fresh, sweet water in the local Yucatecan jungle. They were the sacred places of the Maya for that reason, but also because they represented the entrance to the underworld.  The

It’s an experience you’ll not want to miss!  Paul and I went for a dip in a cenotes which was a refreshing experience!  Bring your bathing suit, a towel, snacks, and some refreshments!  Cuzama is 45 minutes from

You are also welcome to just relax but exploring the

 Izamal vs Cuzama Let us know! 

Hugs and see you soon! vennie + paul

Dear Family and Friends,

I trust this message finds you well!  We are at the two month count down mark and all I can say is “yikes!” (grin)…  The planning is coming down to the nitty gritty details and here is one of them that many have been requesting!

Please find below the three registries we are registered at:

1) William Sonoma… www.williamsonoma.com

2) MOMA Store… this is a pseudo registry so you will have to do some extra “work” if you order anything from the list.   Moma doesn’t have a true wedding registry so I created a “shopping cart” that you can log into, write down the item numbers, log out and create your own shopping cart to order. 

Here are the steps:

a)  www.momastore.org

b) click on “my account” (upper right hand corner of screen)… username: lauvega;  password: merida07

c) click OK (if it tells you that our MOMA membership is about to expire, we know!) 

d) ”My Account” will pop up on the screen which includes our mailing address

e)  click on “view cart” (upper right) and the list of items should appear, review, jot down the item number and then log-in on your own to purchase.  Do not click on an item while logged into the “lauvega” account.  Please have the items shipped to:  90 Columbia Terrace, apt#3; Weehawken, NJ  07086

3) Charity Registry at www.justgive.org;  We have selected four different charities that we feel are worthy causes and help make a difference in people’s lives.

 Happy Shopping!

See you in a couple of months!

Hugs,

vennie + paul

Dear Family and Friends… after seven years of dating, vennie + paul are getting married!  The wedding will be held in Merida, Mexico which is located in the Yucatan.  We found this quote of a traveler who had explored this area in the 1800’s.  We feel that this quote speaks in volumes about how we feel in sharing our special day with you in a very magical place.

“As a land chosen by travelers, Yucatan is rich with wonderful memories.  It addresses your heart, your soul, your imagination, your spirit.  You will find it impossible to leave it indifferently.”  Desire Charnay - A trip to Yucatan in 1860

This year is 2007 and we  hope that the spirit of the Yucatan will entice you to join us on this journey to create more wonderful memories on this great adventure.

As you know, the ceremony date is Sunday, November 11, 2007.  We have a “surprise” group activity planned for all day Saturday so please arrive the latest by Friday night!  In the categories, you will find information for “shelter”, “journey”, “Q&A”, “playtime”.  Please feel free to post questions so others can learn from your curiosity and wisdom.

 Looking forward to seeing you all in November!

With much love,

vennie + paul