While the girls were getting some pictures taken, the guys were over at the White Sands lobby with our guests waiting for the vans to arrive to take them to Al Cielo.
They spent a bit of time talking and joking as is the way with our families when they get together.
As everyone was standing there, I think it really hit Nonni that her first grandchild was about to get married. Mr. Meerkat is the first of the grandkids in his family to get married, so I know this was a big moment for Nonni.
After the guys and some of our guests were well on their way to Al Cielo, the girls headed towards the Royal lobby to grab a golf cart so we could quickly get to the White Sands lobby to meet the van. (Yea, the resort is really that big that is has more than one lobby.)
Of course I had my “I’m the boss” hat on and was the leading the way into the lobby. I was so lost in thought that I got a pretty good distance ahead of everyone before I realized it and turned about to see them all smiling at me.
When the golf cart arrived we all piled in. I got the privilege of sitting in the front. I think it’s because my dress took up so much room. 
We got to the White Sands lobby just as our van was pulling up. Talk about great timing.
After a very short and hilarious (more to come on that later) drive we arrived at Al Cielo. I have to tell you that getting into a van with my dress was WAY easier than getting out of it. Mama-In-Law Meerkat had to help me get my big ol’ dress out of the van and up to the entrance otherwise it might have been a full on Meerkat face plant into the driveway.
And as everyone stepped through the entrance and out to the beach, here is what they saw:
Breathtaking, isn’t it?
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Yayayay! This is getting so exciting. I cant wait to see the ceremony 
So so pretty!! I love those fronds that are lining your aisle.
That is one incredible ceremony site! The colours and the lighting in your photos just make me go WOW.
So exciting! The sneak peeks of your ceremony site are so, so beautiful! Can’t wait to read what comes next! Xx
Just gorgeous! Also, gotta love a bride in sunglasses. =) Nonni’s expression is so sweet looking at Mr. Meerkat.
Now I have a huge lobster craving. That picture of you on the bridge is stunning!
What a great beach set-up! Love the pic of you at the top of the bridge holding your train off the ground. And your hair looks so good!
Your pictures are amazing so far! I love the one of you walking over the bridge. Talk about a breathtaking venue as well. Can’t wait for more!
@HoneyBear: Very soon I promise. 
@Miss Gazelle: Thanks G! 
Gah, Meerkat, I know I’ve said this before, but I am so, so obsessed with your dress! 
I did my bridal portraits already, and it took me two people to help me in and out of the car!
Mrs. Meerkat, Kalamazoo, MI/Riviera Maya Age and Occupation: 30, Application Engineer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 23, IT Consultant Engagement Date: July 26, 2008 Wedding Date: December 2010 Venue: Al Cielo / La Laguna About Me: I’m a tech-savvy tomboy with an affinity for hot tea and good sushi. Us Meerkats are just a couple fun lovin’ geeks from Michigan. We love anything having to do with movies, books, video games or technology and we hold a special place in our hearts for our two very spoiled shih-tzus, Wicket and Bravo. We also LOVE to travel. We love it so much it only took us 12 hours after we got engaged to decide to have a destination wedding. We are working our little Meerkat tails off planning a rustic-chic, travel themed destination wedding in the Riviera Maya with a semi-formal, vintage-turned-modern, outdoor at home reception back here in Michigan.
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