TammyWright

yes they were! Thanks for the heads up everyone. If you see any posts/pms/images that look suspicious or like they violate forum rules, click the "report" link at the bottom of the post/pm/image and we will be notified.

i agree with the other girls. by the time the day was over i was so exhausted.

Hi Ladies, I thought I would chime in. The 3G promo is book 5 rooms get the 6th room free (lowest room) but 3 free room max. If you have more than 20 rooms they try to put you in a new promotion that allows for more free rooms but not at the same ratio as 3G. Also, canadian suppliers have very different promotions and rates.

welcome to BDW! Love Costa Rica. Was just there in April

welcome to BDW. I am sure you won't have any trouble finding brides to chat with

Welcome to BDW!! The barcelo properties are great for destination weddings. We are one of Barcelo's top agencies in the US

welcome to BDW! The Royalton properties have become quite popular with the numerous amenities and great price point. We have a bunch of weddings booked there. Hit us up if you have any questions on the property or need any rates.

welcome to BDW. Panama is becoming quite a hotspot!

Hi Trish, You can post your review here: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/reviews/p/21317-excellence-riviera-cancun-luxury-adults-only-all-inclusive/ It should work...message me if you need help. H

I just started working out again and trying to eat cleaner. Less processed foods, more protein and veggies, less carbs

I would like to get down to about 105-106 so need to lost almost 20lbs (i am really short). I would also like to tone up especially in the waist area

Hello brides, Please do not advertise your facebook groups on here. Not only does it violate forums rules, but it is really unfair to try to poach members here to join your group. If it is reported that you are advertising your facebook group either by posting or private message your account will be banned and the posts deleted.

there are some agencies that really push certain resorts ONLY but we work with or clients to find a property that works for them. There have been many times that the resort that would be perfect for the bride and groom was one that we did not work with but it was the right choice so I recommended the bride and groom book it (even if they could not use Wright Travel as their agency)

we can very easily update you when guests book.

Were you able to pull of your destination wedding in the midst of disaster during the aftermath of Hurricane Odile in Cabo? If your Cabo wedding is coming up in the next couple of weeks, or if you just had it, despite Hurricane Odile, we want to hear your story! We might be able to get it featured in Inside Weddings Magazine. Please connect directly with our PR at: [email protected].

I also started this list and trying to get updates as the resorts send the to me: Cabo Resort Updates (Hurricane Odile)

Hey BDW Besties, I have recently gotten back on the workout train and was shopping for some new workout clothes. It is freaking expensive so I found this great site! You get your first workout outfit for $25! Fabletics

Just received this update from AMResorts:

we love all the great feedback

We know that many of you are scrambling in response to the tragedy that Hurricane Odile has brought to Cabo San Lucas — one of our most popular wedding destinations. In an attempt to quickly answer some questions, we’ve compiled as many updates from resorts as we could, including some helpful excerpts from our forum. We hope this answers some questions about the situation in Cabo, availability of resorts and reopening timeframes. *A warning that this is our best guess of what has been going on as communication with the resorts is understandably spotty. **Clients scheduling weddings with our sister travel agency (Wright Travel Agency) at Cabo resorts have been successfully moved to sister resorts in Cancun, Riviera Maya, or Puerto Vallarta. AMResorts-Secrets Marquis Los Cabos, Zoëtry Casa del Mar Los Cabos, Dreams Los Cabos and Secrets Puerto Los Cabos http://www.amresorts.com/ Closed, reopening date of Secrets Puerto Los Cabos, and Secrets Marquis is expected to be November 15. Dreams Los Cabos and Zoetry pushed back until March 1, 2015. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Bahia Hotel & Beach Club http://www.bahiacabo.mx/en.htm https://www.facebook.com/bahiacabohotel Minor damage, up and running, rescheduling on case-by-case basis --------------------------------------------------------- Barcelo Grand Faro Barcelo Grand Faro Los Cabos announced that they will not be taking new guests until further notice, and had evacuated about a third of its approximately 300 guests as of September 17. --------------------------------------------------------- Cabo Villas Beach Resort http://www.cabovillasbeachresort.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CaboVillasBeachResort http://www.cabovillasbeachresort.com/hurricane-odile-update.htm All guests have been sent home. 80 units are expected to be ready by October 1, with the remaining units expected to be ready by October 15 --------------------------------------------------------- Capella Pedregal http://www.capellahotels.com/cabosanlucas/ Any guests affected with reservations arriving during the dates of September 15 - October 15 will receive a full refund within the next 30 days. Capella Pedregal will not be taking any reservations or arrivals until after September 30th, 2014 --------------------------------------------------------- Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & Spa http://www.fiestamericanagrand.com/mx-los-cabos/hotel-grand-los-cabos Arrivals have been temporarily suspended any September 30 and reservations temporarily suspended September 15 - 22. Hurricane Odile has caused cosmetic damages in some parts of the hotel but no structural damage was caused. However, according to TravelPulse it will remain closed until November 14. --------------------------------------------------------- Hacienda Beach Club & Residences http://www.haciendacaboresort.com/ http://haciendacabosanlucas.com/hurricane-odile-updates/#letters https://www.facebook.com/haciendacabo No electricity or water; expected to reopen after October 15. --------------------------------------------------------- Hacienda Encantada http://www.haciendaencantada.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HaciendaEncantada Minimal damage, closed until October 15. --------------------------------------------------------- Hilton Los Cabos http://www.hiltonloscabos.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HiltonLosCabos All guests have departed resort. Hilton Los Cabos is currently closed to existing and new bookings and arrivals. Guests with existing reservations should contact their travel provider. Travel Weekly notes that the property is closed “until a definitive assessment of the damage is complete.” --------------------------------------------------------- Hotel El Ganzo http://elganzo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/hotelelganzo Due to damage the hotel is unable to reopen until further notice. --------------------------------------------------------- Las Ventanas al Paraiso http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/es/las-ventanas-los-cabos Las Ventanas is currently closed and will provide another update on Monday, September 22. --------------------------------------------------------- Nikki Beach at the ME Cabo http://www.nikkibeachcabo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/nikkibeachcabo Nikki Beach Cabo San Lucas has sustained extensive damage that is still being evaluated. --------------------------------------------------------- One & Only Palmilla http://palmilla.oneandonlyresorts.com/ Currently in the process of rescheduling and cancelling reservations with arrival dates on or before October 15. --------------------------------------------------------- Pueblo Bonito Pacifica, Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos, Pueblo Bonito Rose (Pueblo Bonito Resorts) http://www.pueblobonitopacifica.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PuebloBonitoResort Resorts did not suffer any major damages, only cosmetic damages, they are confident that the resort will be ready to receive guests starting October 1. --------------------------------------------------------- RIU Santa Fe and Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas All guest evacuated, travelers booked at the Riu Santa Fe and Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas are encouraged to call 800.225.5748 regarding cancellations and change of dates. --------------------------------------------------------- Royal Solaris http://www.clubsolaris.com/v4/ https://www.facebook.com/RoyalSolarisLosCabos At this time, Royal Solaris Los Cabos is closed and will be working normally between October 15 and November 1, approximately. --------------------------------------------------------- Sandos Finisterra Los Cabos http://www.sandosloscabosresort.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Sandos.Finisterra.Los.Cabos?ref=br_tf No longer accepting reservations and all guests who are booked to arrive until October 1 may change their reservations at no additional charge or be relocated to one of their other Mexican properties. For reservations made through an agency or wholesaler, please contact them directly and they will provide you with the necessary information. --------------------------------------------------------- Solmar Resort, Playa Grande Beach Resort & Grand Solmar (Solmar Resorts) http://solmarcabosanlucas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SolmarResorts At this time, all Solmar properties will remain closed until October 22nd donating to hurricane relief efforts. --------------------------------------------------------- Villa del Arco, Villa la Estancia and Villa del Palmar (Villa Group) http://www.villadelarcocabo.com/ All the Los Cabos resorts (Villa del Palmar, Villa del Arco, Villa la Estancia) are in very good condition, with electricity (via generator), water and food. --------------------------------------------------------- Westin Los Cabos and Sheraton Hacienda del Mar (Starwood Resorts) https://www.facebook.com/westinloscabos Both properties have sustained damage, and are unable to accept any new guests at this time. It is too soon to determine when the hotels will be fully operational, but it is not expected until at least October 31. --------------------------------------------------------- Wyndham Los Cabos Minimum damage, they are working very hard to open the doors soon! What our forum brides are saying: “MT” (who is/was planning on getting married at Sandos Finisterra) says: “I was able to find a couple of pictures of my resort and the damage was pretty bad. I told FI that maybe we should reschedule for another resort and he was resistant as he told me that we were going to get married in February in Cabo as we love Cabo and we loved all of the hardworking people we have met in Cabo. I know rebuilding the town will not happen in 5 short months, but going to Cabo, donating some money to relief, bringing some clothing which I was going to give to the local thrift stores and bringing our little bit of business there will help. I want to help so badly, as I just cannot fathom what the locals are going through.” “ST” (had a destination wedding at Dreams Los Cabos in May, 2014) says: “The airport is also closed to further notice. The airport is in super BAD Shape. Thousands of people lost their homes as well. I know some resorts are offering future brides [sister resorts] I also believe they are also letting you cancel your reservations without any penalty and allowing future brides to change their wedding dates. (I saw this for Dreams but more than likely all resorts will probably be the same) I hope this was some type help and sorry if I said things you guys probably didn’t want to hear but I know I would of wanted to hear this if my wedding was coming up.” “J0” (wedding planned for 10/3 at Villa Del Arco) says: “My wedding was supposed to be held at Villa del palmar and arco on 10/3..... It said it had minimal damage but from what I've seen in pictures, it doesn't look minimal. A travel agent has advised we cancel all together. many of my guests booked a while ago and they may not get refunds on their flights since their travel dates fall outside their time frame which I feel terrible. I hope they can get their money back. I haven’t heard any word back from both resorts and it’s just devastating to go out there for a wedding when they have much more to worry about. People have lost everything. I hope everyone here gets the wedding they have all hoped for. My prayers go out to all tourists and locals in Cabo right now. Cabo is such a beautiful place.....” “MM” (wedding planned for 10/25 at Hilton Los Cabos) says: “In fact, I only learned from a guest who only just got out of the hotel and home that the resort wasn't planning on opening until months after my planned wedding” “DV” says: “As of this morning I officially confirmed with the wedding coordinator, Meriam, at the Sandos Cancun that they have our wedding date available and in the process of moving all the rooms for me. She also asked me to send over everything I have arranged with Lupita since there is no internet or cell service into Cabo. I joined a group on Facebook that is fairly accurate with updates and it looks like it may be weeks before they are ready to take any sort of guests. I have spent the afternoon contacting airlines and they have been more than helpful, all have waived transfer fees for me. I also am looking for a photographer. I am really worried I might lose my deposit with the photographer in Cabo. That would be a lot of money to be out, but in the end all that matters is that my wedding happens, everyone has fun and is safe. Praying for those in Cabo.” “HQ”(wedding planned for 6/22/15 in at Sandos Finisterra in Cabo San Lucas) says: “I am sure there are others out there that have been watching the news on the hurricane which just passed through Cabo. From what I have read, there were approximately 135 people treated for injuries and no reported deaths (thank God!). After all of this information was confirmed, I was determined to find some information on the resort’s status. Unfortunately, the resort where we booked our wedding just two weeks ago was hit very hard. The Sandos Finisterra stated that they are no longer accepting reservations from this day forward and that any future reservations will be offered to stay at a sister resort. If anyone else finds anything online that they wouldn't mind sharing with us Cabo brides I would greatly appreciate it. Such devastating news for such a beautiful place! I hope that the death toll does in fact stay at zero and that this community gets all of the aid and support that is needed.” Another good list of hotel/resort updates can be found here: http://www.cabovillas.com/blog/?p=2547 This post has been promoted to an article

we are destination wedding specialists and some of the things we offer: 1. we negotiate group rates and amenities if applicable. 2. we book your guests and answer their questions. 3. we intervene if you are having issues with the resort. Being a top agency for most of the resorts we have much more pull and connections that a standard agency. 4. in an emergency situation like what just happened in Cabo, we help make alternate plans for your group travel.

You might want to try to contact one of our specialists. We have some top Sandals experts on here. http://wrighttravelagency.com/inquiry/

Have you thought about using a wedding coordinator? They might help to bring costs down.