Gran Bahia Principe Akumal/Tulum/Coba - POST HERE!

I'm sure it's different for everyone. I reserved the date for our May 24th wedding in January, but I heard I was really lucky and that there must have been a cancellation. There is no fee to reserve it so I would go ahead and do it ASAP. This will give you first pick for location and the disco if you decide to book it. Good luck and congrats! )

I booked our October wedding in May. By the time we booked, there was already another wedding booked so we get second choice of ceremony time, etc.

Thanks everyone... I guess we better get crackin then this month and pick a date!!! I told Hank we need to do this well in advance! Thanks so mych guys!!

Just to make it clear, those prices and cutlery are for the POOLSIDE reception...if you have your dinner in a restaurant, it counts as your guests free meal and you still get regular silverware.

I just got off the phone with Paloma. I had emailed her a bunch of times and received no response so I thought I'd try the phone. It took quite a few tries to get her. Anyway, she emailed me package info for 2008/2009 which I think must have just come out because I haven't seen these prices before. Or the Mayan ceremony option which sort of looks cool.

The optional things are the same for each package, so I didn't copy them all as it would be repetitive!

Here they are:

MAYAN CEREMONY PACKAGE

Fees for the religious Mayan officer “Shaman”. (In Mexico religion and state are separated, this ceremony does not have legal value)

………….It is a traditional cultural ceremony where ancient Mayan blessed love of wedding couples in harmony of nature and with the authorization of the Gods, the 4 elements and the 7 spiritual directions, the smoke of copal cleans all souls and allows an eternal blessing of love, with the sound of the sea shells and the colors of the flowers……. in this case the couple does not have to bring any legal documentation

Marriage ceremony with music of drums and sea shells partly performed in Mayan language and translated into English.

Decorated location; wedding location will be assigned upon arrival.

Dinner at one of the specialty restaurants:

A la carte - if the wedding party is less than 15 people

Set menu – wedding groups bigger than 15 people

It will count as one of the dinners allowed to during their stay for the rest of the wedding party, dress code required. Please be punctual.

Free upgrade for the wedding couple (upon availability)

Special fruit basquet in room upon arrival

Room special decoration on wedding day

Club Car for bride’s transportation to wedding location

Special amenities in the room.

Professional services of a wedding coordinator.

TOTAL PRICE (taxes included): 900.00 USD

SUNSHINE WEDDING PACKAGE

All legal fees for judge, marriage license and certificate.

Marriage ceremony with music from CD (clients can bring their own music if desired, 4 songs are suggested).

Decoration of the location; the wedding location will be assigned after arrival.

Bridal Bouquet and buttonhole for the Groom.

Celebration with champagne.

Dinner in one of our specialty restaurants with set menu (consult menus) and traditional wedding cake, you may choose between:

Raspberry cake, Chocolate cake, Coconut cake or Coffee with white chocolate cake. (Dress code required. Please be punctual)

Upgrade for the Bride & Groom upon availability.

Upgraded in-room amenities

Transfer to wedding location.

Upon arrival local sparkling wine will be served in the room.

Turn down service

The wedding may be celebrated on the beach, this special assembly is available for the ceremony and for the dinner. (consult beach area restrictions)

This is an “all inclusive” offer.

Prices may vary, depending on tax variation, fees…

Other additional personalized options are available (Ask Wedding Coordinator for current options and prices).

Wedding organizer

TOTAL PRICE (taxes included): 1,340.00 USD

RELIGIOUS CEREMONY - DC

November 1st, 2008 – October 31st, 2009

STANDARD PACKAGE

Fees for the religious ceremony and the minister. (In Mexico religion and state are separated, this ceremony does not have legal value, is only a blessing or a renewal of vows, in this case the couple does not have to bring any legal documentation)

Marriage ceremony with music from CD (clients can bring their own music)

Decorated location; wedding location will be assigned upon arrival.

Dinner at one of the specialty restaurants:

A la carte - if the wedding party is less than 15 people

Set menu – wedding groups bigger than 15 people

It will count as one of the dinners allowed to during their stay for the rest of the wedding party, dress code required.

Free upgrade for the wedding couple (upon availability)

Special fruit basquet in room upon arrival

Room special decoration on wedding day

Special amenities in the room.

Professional services of a wedding coordinator.

TOTAL PRICE (taxes included): 820.00 USD

DELUXE PACKAGE

Fees for the religious ceremony and the minister. (In Mexico religion and state are separated, this ceremony does not have legal value, is only a blessing or a renewal of vows, in this case the couple does not have to bring any legal documentation)

Marriage ceremony with music from CD (clients can bring their own music, 4 songs are suggested).

Decorated location; the wedding location will be assigned after arrival.

Floral bouquet for the bride and buttonhole for the groom.

Wedding cake and 3 bottles of domestic sparkling wine.

Dinner at one of the specialty restaurants:

A la carte - if the wedding party is less than 15 people

Set menu – wedding groups bigger than 15 people

For the rest of the wedding party, it will count as one of the dinners allowed to have according to their stay Dress code required. Please be punctual

Flower arrangement on the table of the judge and marrying couple.

Special fruit basquet in room upon arrival

Free upgrade upon availability.

Special amenities in the room.

Room special decoration on wedding day

Club Car for bride’s transportation to wedding location

Professional services of a wedding coordinator

TOTAL PRICE (taxes included): 1,160.00 USD

OPTIONAL EXTRAS ON REQUEST (prices have taxes included):

DVD 25 minutes, with edition350.00 USD

Photo Packages (Have to be paid directly in cash or traveler checks to the photographer. The package includes an album. Negatives are not included) and can be paid with VISA or MASTERCARD directly to the Photographer:

Mr. Conrado González

HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]" [email protected]

HYPERLINK "http://www.conradophotographer.com" www.conradophotographer.com

36 PHOTOS540.00 USD

50 PHOTOS750.00 USD

70 PHOTOS1,050.00 USD

Live Music

Mexican Guitar Duet (set 45 minutes)272.00 USD

Mexican Guitar Trio (set 45 minutes)295.00 USD

Mariachi (set 45 minutes) 370.00 USD

Saxophonist (set 45 minutes)380.00 USD

Marimba (set 45 minutes)295.00 USD

“La Rancherita” Disco (per hour – includes: bartender,

national drinks) – UPON AVAILABILITY250.00 USD

Additional sparkling wine or Champagne:

Domestic Sparkling Wine (price per bottle)21.00 USD

Freixenet (price per bottle)55.00 USD

Moet Chandon (price per bottle)95.00 USD

SPECIAL SERVICES (prices upon request)

Additional Equipment & Decoration

Extra flowers (prices depending on flower arrangement)

Different colors in table clothing and chairs, special illumination, torches, candles,...

Personal Care

Special Spa treatments & Beauty Salon (prices upon requested service)

Private Events

Romantic Lobster dinner for couples & groups (price depends on location and menu)

Bachelor’s Party ( ask your wedding coordinator)

Private poolside or beach dinners

Theme Night Dinners ( Mexican, Caribbean, BBQ & Gala)

Lounge Party

Welcome, farewell or rehearsal dinners

Poolside, beach and ball cocktail party

Wedding souvenirs for guests

Room courtesy for guests

Live Band

DJ

Shows

Dancers

CONDITIONS

All prices include taxes.

All details of the wedding must be requested to the Hotel in advance.

Date and time of ceremony are subject to availability and Hotel confirmation.

Payment must be done directly to the hotel.

All details, services and request of extras need to be confirmed directly with the wedding department.

All guests must be punctual to their dinner reservation

This package includes all the necessary procedures for booking and performing a wedding ceremony, accommodation is not included.

This package is valid from November 1st, 2008 until October 31st, 2009

Prices can change without further notice.

Wedding Department

Ms. Paloma Flores / Groups & Convention Manager

HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]" [email protected] – Ext.: 28117

Fax: +52 – 984 – 8755000

Which side are you getting married? I'm asking because we're getting married at the Tulum side and I ask Jazmin if they have the mayan ceremony and she said no!!! I never saw those packages!!!

I'll have to send her an email!

Those new ceremonies sound cool!!!