Casa Magna Cancun - May 30th 2009

Hi All!

 

I'm getting married on May 30th at the Casa Magna Marriott in Cancun.... 67 people are confirmed to attend. Can't wait!

 

Any other Casa Magna/JW Marriott brides out there?

Welcome to the forum and congratulations!! You've come to the right place; here you can find all the info you need for a fun, smooth and successful planning!! Enjoy!!!

Hi Paula,

 

I'm not the bride (I'm the big sis of the bride that got stuck doing all the planning , but I am planning my sisters wedding for May 28th, 2009 at the Casa Magna. Where did you decide to do your reception? That's what has me stumped at this point. I can't decide if we should do it in the carribbean fountain area, which is nice b/c it's shaded but still open, or to do it in the garden area. We don't have a huge group going (only 25), so I don't want to use a huge space. Did you do a site visit? Glad to hear that someone else choose the Casa Magna too; it looks beautiful. Sounds like you may be done with your planning, so if you have any suggestions, I'll take what I can get

 

KIM

Welcome and congrats, Paula!

 

Best wishes,

Tod

I just got married at the JW (ceremony at the gazebo). It was PERFECT in every way!!!

Hi Paula... to the forum and CONGRATS!!!

Hi Kim,

Oh how I wish I was almost done with planning! We actually just got our guest count - 75 people - so now that I know that, I feel like it's full speed ahead!

As far as the reception location, we did not do a site visit, so everything I'm doing is based on recommendations/ photos.

We're having the cocktail hour in the Pool Garden, and then the dinner is in the ballroom. At first I was hesitant to have the reception indoors, but then, after giving it more thought, I figured that not only is the cocktail hour outside, but our church is sort of outside-ish (a chapel at another resort), and the rehearsal dinner will be on the beach, so I was okay with having an event indoors. Plus, the outdoor events have to have the music end by 10pm, and i wanted to party to go later into the evening than that (our ceremony isn't until 4pm...though I'm considering pushing it back to get more of a sunset view during the coctkail hour).

Oh and also, to see pics, I found this very helpful...it's photos from previous weddings at the marriott....
del Sol Photography Wedding Photojournalism

Best of luck with your planning! Is your sister having a DJ or a band? We're having a DJ, but I'm a little nervous b/c I have no idea what to expect. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any other questions!

Congratulations Paula. 67 guests... very impressive!!! Best of luck

Congratulations and Best of Luck!

Hi Paula,

 

Welcome & Congratulations!!!

 

You are only 2 months away !!!