Cuba Wedding

DWbride09 · 04-16-2008, 06:48 AM

well Cuba is not known for their food.

But it depends on what kind of eater you are. I personally have been to Cuba 4 times and have never had a problem with the food. But I LOVE seafood, which is in almost every dish they serve in one form or another, so if you don't like seafood you may be limited.

Overall I would say that if you're not a picky eater back home then you'll be happy with the food in Cuba. It's definitely not gourmet, it doesn't compare to 5 star food in Europe, but its not bad food. The majority of people that I personally have seen unhappy with the Cuban food were also picky eaters back home.

I have been dealing with TA Linsday on here and she has been nothing short of amazing! Send her a message and she'll help you find the right resort. With her help and some research of our own FH and I have decided on Paradisus Varadero.

P.S go and look on tripadvisor too for reviews of resorts in Cuba.

teacherbride · 04-22-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieG

I got married in Cuba at Playa Pesquero in Holguin. It was perfect. I loved every minute of it. If you need any info contact me. I have the wedding coordinator's email address and she was amazing.

I was debatting between PP and Paradisus Rio De Oro which was suggested, but we had kids and kids are not allowed a Paradisus. So, it was an easy choice for me.

Let me know if you need any advice.

For some reason I can't figure out how to PM you. Just curious, does Play Pesq. have more than one area where you can get married? Do they offer chair covers?

I would love to get some more info from you

Lorraine · 04-23-2008, 08:16 PM

hi playa pesquero offers you 2 places to get married at,the beach or the gazebo, we chose the beach, as for chair covers i don,t know as there was just the 2 of us.i,m sorry but i don,t understand when you say ;how to pm you; not sure what that means.xx

teacherbride · 04-23-2008, 09:24 PM

Sorry folks, I'm still new and didn't figure out how to send a PM (private message) until earlier this evening.

Does anyone have pictures of a wedding in the gazebo?

Lorraine · 04-23-2008, 10:57 PM

hi i don,t have pictures of the gazebo i have pictures of our ceremony on the beach if that is any good.xx

babyg · 04-25-2008, 01:03 PM

Hey There
I am also going to be a cuban bride

We booked Playa Casa Verde ... Holguin. The resort is right beside Play pesquero but is smaller - 480 rooms. I did try to book playa pesquero but we had some glitch with the date... and the price was better at play casa verde.

Our wedding date is Dec 29/08.

If you want any details on feel free to PM me. I had done about 2 months of nonstop research prior to booking.

teacherbride · 04-25-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by babyg

We booked Playa Casa Verde ... Holguin. The resort is right beside Play pesquero but is smaller - 480 rooms. I did try to book playa pesquero but we had some glitch with the date... and the price was better at play casa verde.

Our wedding date is Dec 29/08.

Wow, that is our planned wedding date too and we are looking at Playa Pesquero. Can I ask what the glitch was with the date? Also, how much is it costing per person to get there? I just got some quotes back from Puerta Vallarta and they're completely unrealistic. I'm feeling like we're gonna have to push the wedding back a month to make it work.

melody · 04-26-2008, 04:18 AM

You are all so lucky :-) I believe once the embargo is lifted( and the end of the communism regime of course), There are a lot of american companies waiting to invest there, and the rich history and architecture, the most beautiful beaches in the world and the friendly people, Cuba will be a favorite vacation spot and a top destination wedding for americans.

teacherbride · 05-03-2008, 08:32 AM

Haven't heard from any of you Cuba brides in a while. How's the planning going? Any more advice on locations?

We're now considering Barcelo Maya Palace, as well. The location looks nice although I'm a little worried about all the reports about crazy mosquitoes on trip advisor.

Anyone been there? In January?

babyg · 05-04-2008, 05:53 AM

Hey Teacherbride

Planning is going well. I booked Playa Costa Verde for our wedding Dec 29th. I have 18 people booked including us (so far). I found a dress .... now I need to do the oot bags and stuff, but there is still lots of time.

So you are considering Mexico - Barcelo Maya Palace? The place looks beautiful. The Mayan was where I was considering at first.

Best of luck with planning.
Babyg