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As our guests arrived at Al Cielo for the ceremony, they were greeted with a fresh towel.
And a cool drink: fresh lemonade with mint. It was fantastic, I might add.
Since the second van full of us girls was about 10 minutes behind everyone else, there was some time for them to relax for a few minutes, enjoy their drinks and take the beautiful area in.
Our officiant, Roberto, took the opportunity to make a few last minute notes into our ceremony.
Back in the hotel room, I gave Sister-In-Law Meerkat explicit instructions to make sure Mr. Meerkat received the present I got him before the ceremony. So as soon as Sister-In-Law Meerkat stepped out of the van, she headed straight to Mr. Meerkat with the gift.
Of course, first he had to opened my “I am not a romantic type girl but I want you to know I love you” card.
Then Mr. Meerkat went straight for the box. I think he knew what it was before he opened it because he had been wanting one so badly.
Yes I got him the pocket watch that opens on the front and back that he had been drooling over at the jewelry store.
Mr. Meerkat’s cousin, Ked, even recorded the whole thing on video.
I think my favorite part of the video is what Mr. Meerkat keeps repeating:
I saw [the pocket watch] in the jewelry store and [Mrs. Meerkat] kept telling me it was ridiculous and I couldn’t get it.
Well, yea I had to! Otherwise he would have bought it right then to go with his suit. I had been planning to buy him a pocket watch the whole time and there was no way I was going to let him ruin my surprise by buying it himself.
After Ked got done shooting, everyone ventured over to get a peek at Mr. Meerkat’s new watch.
I love how focused he is on making sure the time was set correctly. 
Up Next: A Beach Processional
I love the cool towel idea! Thats so awesome. What was the temperature like while yall were there?
You are really keeping us in suspense with these ceremony pictures!!!! lol
I love the pocket watch - and the card you gave him is too cute!!
Love the card, and love the watch! That video is adorable 
Awwww how cute! And good job! It’s so hard to surprise guys!
I love the card you chose, and that pocket watch is awesome.
That’s a great gift! I really love pocket watches. I also really want some lemonade with mint right now please!
Boys and their toys! You’ve got to be sneaky sometimes - glad he didn’t catch onto your plan. He’ll treasure that pocket watch for years; I can see it becoming a family heirloom.
That lemonade with mint sure looks delicious! The look in his face is priceless. He seems so excited! 
That lemonade and mint looks divine. And I love the pocket watch idea! Glad you were able to keep it a surprise.
The colors in all your photos are so vibrant and warm, I love it!
@HoneyBear: I promise, processional pics coming up next. 
@Miss Pain au Chocolat: He wear that darn watch everywhere. It’s going to be worn out before it can be passed down. 
@meanttobee: It was amazing. I wish I had the exact recipe they used.
What a supremely cool and thoughtful gift, M! And cool drinks and hand towels at the ceremony? Best idea ever!
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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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