TammyWright

welcome to the forum! the occidental is a great choice for families. Jackie (the RM mod) has done a ton of info on the xcaret and she is a wealth of info.

welcome tot he forum! there are a bunch of cancun/rm brides on here...jackie has done a ton of research and anacgarcia is a cancun bride that really know the area. what are you looking for? how many people? adults only or kids? AI or non-AI?

if you guys use them, tell them you found their website here...

welcome brit, there are a bunch of cabo brides on here....just be patient, eveyone is getting back from their holiday travels. i am a cabo dreams bride, please let me know how i can help!

welcome catherine, i am a dreams bride (there are alot of us) so let me know if i can help in any way...i posted a bunch of pics etc. there are also a few riu brides that i am sure will be able to help you as well...give it a few days for everyone to get back to you!

Quote: Originally Posted by AQHARIDER *Giving myself away here*...Did you get what was inside the mug? Just wanted to make sure... i haven't looked inside the mug. there's more?!

i will let you know what i find out!!

great job valerie! they look super professional!

Quote: Originally Posted by jpkw We are trying to come up with some activities for 1 day of our wedding weekend. I like the idea of a snorkel / boat trip that Tammy host did. I also want to plan a golf outing (we have several guys that really want to golf in cabo). My question is - should i start contacting golf places now to get a group tee time? Do any places offer discounted group rates? we'll be down there for our site visit on Jan 2 and i wasn't sure if i should go to some of the golf places and try to hold something for the Sat before our wedding (June 2, 2007). For those of you that are planning golf for your guests, can you let me know how you did it?? Also, any other suggestions for activities? Tammy host - was the snorkel /boat trip fun? We have a lot of kids coming so i thought this would be a fun one while the guys were off golfing... let me know your feedback on activities. thanks chicas! our sailing trip was really fun BUT we hit a patch of rough seas and the little 3 year old girl cried... let me see if i can find some good group rates for golf. any preference on the course? how many people?

Quote: Originally Posted by DoYouLoveIt? These are mine from Jenny Yoo, they will be in light pink. these are super cute...what type of flowers are you thinking of having>?

Quote: Originally Posted by jpkw WE sent them out this week! thanks for all of the input! i'm so glad we have it done!! now hopefully our guests will make their arrangements over the holidays... jennifer, i think your guests got them...i have booked 3 rooms so far today!

Quote: Originally Posted by jilly76 Has anyone ever been to St. Lucia?? I am trying to decide where I want to go for our honeymoon, I am looking at the Ladera Resort, which is absolutely gorgeous!!! It's a little pricey for us with the wedding costs and all, but if I actually do some work when I'm at work instead of spending all my time on this forum, I'll have a great commission check in February and will be able to pay for it, hmmm, now how do I force myself to get some work done!! Check out the resort: Caribbean Resort - Ladera St Lucia let me know what you think St. lucia is very romantic and one of my favorite spots in caribbean. it is one of the top honeymoon spots. ladera is one of he resorts kash posted as top resorts from conde nast i think.

Quote: Originally Posted by jilly76 Tammy does dreams cancun always set up welcome reception? Do you have to ask about that? Andrea, I also looked into destinationweddings.com and never paid the $50 because I didn't really like the idea of paying for something that I didn't know what I would get, I have not heard anything good about them from anyone! Tammy (host) is a wealth of information and she would definetly be able to help you with your travel arrangements they did it automatically for our group...it wasn't negotiated AND i saw them do it for all new groups that checked in....they had a welcome sign, then they had this area set off the lobby, near the bar and it had all these hors d'oevres, guacamole, chips, champagne as you checked in. it was a pleasant surprise

Riu Palace Riviera Maya This luxurious resort, the latest addition to the Riu family in Playa del Carmen, is the ultimate in pampered first-class service. Rising along a spectacular stretch of white sandy beach and framed by tropical palm trees, this spectacular hotel boasts 400 elegant junior suites with hydro-massage bathtubs and all of Riu's distinctive amenities, such as a mini-bar and liquor dispenser. Enjoy the exquisite selection of à la carte restaurants and bars, along with continental breakfast room service, 24-hour All Inclusive (snacks and beverages) and the exchange privileges programme with all sister properties within the Riu Resort complex. The brand-new Riu Palace Riviera Maya: creating unforgettable memories of Mexican paradise. * Opened February 2006 * Located in the Yucatan peninsula, 2.8 km / 1.8 miles from Playa del Carmen * Within the Playacar resort area, along with the Riu Yucatan, Riu Playacar, ClubHotel Riu Tequila and the Riu Palace Mexico hotels * 3-storey building * Surrounded by 35,000 m2 /42,000 sq. yards of lush gardens * Located on the beach * Complimentary sun loungers on the beach * 500 m / 1650 feet from a shopping centre * 55 km /34 miles from Cancun Int’l. Airport * Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners AV Xaman-Ha Mza 9 Y 10 Lote 1 INT. FRACC. Fase II Solidaridad 77710 - Playa del Carmen - Quintana Roo - Mexico Tel: 52(984)8772280 Fax: 52(984)87 72285 E-Mail: [email protected]

Quote: Originally Posted by HBBRIDE If you want to go the Mexico route...I would suggest Playa Del Carmen. We loved it there and would stay there insted of in Cancun next time we go! i like PDC better than cancun for a honeymoon too!

Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride 25 hours? I might as well get married in Australia!! LOL. I actually didn't even pay attention to the time. Thank you for pointing that out. I think you are right RM may be better!! I am defenitly going to start doing research on that. Do you guys have any recommendations for placed in RM? I know Excellence is supposed to be nice but it seems pricey to ask guests to spend that much. are you looking at an AI? adult AI? some choices to look at: El Dorado (beautiful weddings...also bonus, the lowest rooms are in the low $300 per night /dbl occupancy!) Excellence (beautiful, low rooms start at low $400 per night/dbl occupancy) The Royal (Royal Porto Real) Great location in PDC Dreams Riu PALACES! Occidental resorts there are so many choices.

Quote: Originally Posted by andreslove Hi Andrea, Welcome to the board! I'm getting married at Moon Palace on March 3, 2007. Afterwards, I will be posting a detailed review of my experience. In the meantime, let me know if I can help in any way. We were originally expecting 50 people also. Now, the number has grown to about 60 or 65 (we're still receiving responses). I did end up using a travel agent, but what Moon Palace doesn't always tell you upfront is that if you book between 10-30 rooms with them they will give you a free cocktail reception. However, they must be booked directly through Nancy at MP. Travel agent reservations won't count. So, my guests are only using the travel agent for non-MP hotels. Welcome again and feel free to contact me with questions. hi lenita, i just negotiated a free champagne reception for my bride going to el dorado, it is pretty standard in RM area. i would try to push your WC at moon to allow your guests not booking directly through them to count. i would get your TA to push this issue! most resorts don't even negotiate it because it is a given. at dreams cancun they set up a welcome reception with drinks and appetizers.

Quote: Originally Posted by OneLove Hi Ann.. Yes, I tried with destinationweddings.com. My assignee didn't seem to be a specialist nor proactive..so I began looking at other options..Thank you for the input! ~Andrea me..me...i own a travel agency that specializes in DW's...

Lenita, sometimes people do things to be annoying than say outright what is bothering them. in this situation, you may be right, she may just be looking for an excuse not to come but that is her issue and hers alone. we did an AI and it was very annoying when guests talked about staying offsite but we just decided if they did, it was not going to ruin our day and we would pay for the day pass for the wedding and welcome dinner BUT not other things. after everyone saw how much we had planned at the resort most of the guests ended up staying at our resort. i bet this happens to you as well...once they really think about the logistics involved with getting a cab over to your resort for all the events you have planned it might change there mind.

Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride When I started researching Cabo I saw that I could get flight + all inclusive accomodations to Dreams for like $791 a person. I didn't think that was so bad. I've been to Riviera Maya at an all inclusive before and it was close to $900 (for flight +hotel) for 3 nights and 4 days. Is it cheaper to do a wedding at RM than Cabo? Or were you just referring to the flight costs? ok, i just did a search for 3 nights from from new york to sjd and it is in the high $700's BUT the flight is over 25 hours long (one way!). you can fly halfway across the world in that time. did you check the flight times on expedia? I can guarantee that it would be cheaper and easier for your guests to fly out from the east coast to RM area. if $$ and time is not an issue and you have your heart set on cabo then you should def. go for it but you need to be realistic with yourself about the situation.

Quote: Originally Posted by EDYTA I really wanted to do either tahiti or bora bora but it's too much $$ for us right now, since we don't even have full time jobs yet we both just finished school...so we decided on staying an extra week in cabo for the honeymoon but would have raher gone where tammy is going to stay...TAMMY - take us with u lol edyta you guys can always go for your 1 year!

Quote: Originally Posted by NHPT thanks tammy- 6 months ago is not that long ago! it really helps to hear all this stuff. i have a question though- did you do any table centerpieces for the wedding reception? yes, i did simple roses with sand and shells in the vase. they were pretty inexpensive (like $60 per table)

I got my gift!!! somebody knew i am a starbucks tea fiend and bought me a giant travel mug...i am going to use it was my work mug because i drink green tea by the gallon but am always adding more hotwater to it to warm it up. YAY!!! thanks secret santa!

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Quote: Originally Posted by Soon to be Mrs. Hull yes East Coast, but we can leave directly from the San Fran area. I love the idea of an all inclusive, something romantic, adults only, affordable, a location that has a lot to see near by. I have not traveled a lot in my life and neither has Will so most places will be exciting for us. ooh, if you can travel from bay area what about fiji or tahito or bora bora...i am doing tahiti and bora bora...they don't have many all-inclusives but they do have some...they are not really all-inclusive but more like pre-paid meal plans. i am going to do a hut over the water...i posted some pics in the honeymoon section: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t1235