Moon Palace 2008 & 2009 Brides - POST HERE!

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Hello! I am new to this site. I am getting Married at the Moon Palace on June,3,2009 at 6p.m. I have been there once before but it was 8+ years ago. My parents go at least once a year and assure me I will LOVE IT! I am so nervous about the planning. I have signed the contract for the wedding date, and booked the trip for the both of us, but only 2 other people have reserved rooms. We plan on having at the least 10 guest total.

We Plan on staying on the Grand Side of the Moon Palace. Just the two of us, and the other guests will be staying either on the Sunrise side or the Nizuc (spelling?) side. We are unsure of the distance from the different sides. Does anyone know how far it is from one side to the other? We are staying on the Grand side to keep it more personal. I don't even know what the Grand side looks like, and I can not find any photos of it. Do you know of a way I can see photos of it?

I guess I can not start planning any of the wedding until 3 months prior to the wedding? Is that how it is with everyone else? Do you feel rushed or is it ok?

How are you getting your dresses to Mexico??!?!?

What is the groom wearing? How are you transporting the Tuxes or etc.?

Gosh I feel like there are so many questions! I am so excited, and so glad I found this website!

Good luck to all you other Brides!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!

We're getting married on April 2, 2009. Marlyn is telling me that we are not allowed to use the catholic chapel unless we're having a catholic ceremony, which we aren't. If that were the case, then why on earth is the crucifix (sp?) removable? I've read about a number of other people having their non-catholic weddings there and I'll be pretty upset if I miss out on the opportunity because my Miami Sales Coordinator isn't provided with the same information that others were. I'm not particularly partial to the arch in either of the other two gazebos, so the chapel is ideal. And don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about the Miami girls, because I know their hands are tied, but it will really piss me off if the two other ceremonies being held on our wedding day get first choice of the ceremony location because they were given more complete information.
I dropped an email to Marlyn requesting to be put into contact with a coordinator in Cancun because the majority of the questions I have can be better answered by them, and she stated that she submitted a request. Did you call Cancun directly to make your reservations? Or did your S.C. in Miami set things up?

***More questions

For those that have already wed, has anyone stood in front of the alter table, rather than behind? Can the minister stand behind the alter, as is traditional?

Did/Is anyone opting to remove the red carpet and choosing to scatter petals over the aisle?

For anyone that has wed or will be wedding in the chapel gazebo, were the white pew covers included? If not, what do they run?

Hey Laura,

My plans are to host an indoor private function in the Ballroom Carey. I believe that there is a 10:00pm time restriction with all of the outdoor venues so the ballroom gives us an opportunity to party and dance the night away!

We're doing the same thing with Tamm's in that we're booking her a night's stay the day before and the evening of the wedding and doing the TTD/honeymoon shoot the day after. I'm planning on booking her accomodations through expedia as it comes out to $365/night, which is cheaper than what the resort charges at $380/night.

I hadn't realized that you were a fellow Canuck. I'm in Calgary!

Hi there

I get married 30th July 09 and managed to book the tucan gazebo, cocktail party, private reception, extra hours for the reception, larger cake 11 months in advance. I have confirmation of my bookings. I have also requested a religious ceremony.

When do you get married?

Per the MP's website, outside vendors will not be permitted, however I've read about exceptions and loops holes including having the photographer be a 'guest' of yours.
Did anyone have any trouble bringing their photog on grounds? Any tricks that worked in the event they give us a hard time about our 'guest' toting around camera equipment?

The more I think about it, the more the idea of having the resort's photographer take pictures for only 45 minutes bothers me.

Tamm's Photography - your expedia price is great - I am going to look there. Are you letting your WC know that they are coming or are you going to keep it quiet and just say they are guests

Thank you =)
Laura

Hey ladies!

In the event that this is not posted elsewhere, below is the website for the MP on-site photographer.

Palace Weedings Photography

This is the route we're taking, and I think by providing samples of specific shots/style, it should turn out nicely.

Enjoy!

The Grand side is closer to the Nizuc side. I stayed on the Grand side and my guests on Nizuc and it worked out nicely. You can always take the golf cart ride over or the bus ride over to the Sunrise for dinners, etc...

The Grand side is beautiful! I will try and post pics soon.

Melissa