Jackie

Quote: Originally Posted by destinationbride07 Happy Birthday Jackie! Enjoy your day! Ok I was going to get u a gift but I am cyberbroke So here is an IOU Margarita gift…just imagine the taste of a cold margarita with premium rum in it….mmm mm good! I wonder can I put gifts on layaway….lol Too Funny, thanks for the chuckle and you know what I might just meet my friend out for a late lunch and that margarita sounds like a good starter drink. Yup good idea Mexican it is!

Tammy will know better, but I believe it is more on the expensive side for guests.

RESORT INFO Located on the breathtaking Riviera Maya in the Playacar Complex, the spectacular Viva Wyndham Azteca resort is situated among magnificent tropical scenery and miles of white sand beaches. With 270 beautiful guest rooms, the Azteca resort's intimate size affords guests personalized service and relaxing atmosphere. Unwind in your comfortable guest room with thoughtful amenities such as color satellite TV, telephone, bathroom with tub and shower, iron and ironing board, beach towels, separated vanity with hair dryer, safe box and mini-bar. Besides enjoying the Riviera Maya beach, during the day guests have an array of activities and sports from which to choose, including exciting Scuba Diving and a nearby 18-hole championship Playa Del Carmen golf course. Viva Wyndham Azteca resort also offers easy access to our sister property, Viva Wyndham Maya, and we're just two miles from Playa del Carmen. In the evenings, choose from nightly entertainment, exciting theme parties and dancing at our disco. Easygoing friendliness and fun are the trademarks of Mexico. So come on, enjoy your pure Viva Wyndham getaway and explore the Riveria Maya and the essence of Mexico. WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS Imagine saying "I do" surrounded by spectacular Caribbean waters, tropical jungles, and the mystery of Mexico's ancient culture at the Viva Wyndham Azteca. Ideally located on the Yucatan Peninsula, along the Mayan Riviera south of Cancun, you and your wedding guests will be transformed by the friendliness of our people, great food, exhilarating recreation and the sheer beauty of our native village-like setting. Bright Mexican colors, Aztec murals, palm-covered walkways through beautifully preserved gardens, all add to the excitement of your wedding and honeymoon. An hour's flight from Miami, we're the ideal tropical destination for wedding parties large and small. Between wedding events, you and your guests can relax in beautifully appointed, colonial-style guest rooms. Lounge on private balconies and terraces with breathtaking views of the ocean or tropical gardens. Unwind by our freshwater outdoor pool or earn certification at the dive center. To work up an appetite, there's snorkeling, diving, wind surfing, fishing, golf nearby, and horseback riding. Meet family and friends at our beach bar, two cocktail lounges or three restaurants. Enjoy great cuisine seasoned by Caribbean, Mexican and European influences or your favorite American specialties. Take a sunset cruise or stroll along a secluded beach. Dance at our discotheque. Explore the exciting nightlife of Playa del Carmen or go back in time touring Mayan archaeological sites. Our all-inclusive wedding packages make great ceremonies and receptions easy, and easily affordable. Surrounded by tropical splendor, great recreation and easy elegance, the Viva Wyndham Azteca is the perfect place for a Caribbean wedding and honeymoon in Mexico. WEBSIT LINKS Viva Wyndham Azteca

About the Resort Playacar boasts some of the best beaches in the Mexican Caribbean, and on these shores you will find Viva Wyndham Maya, a lush 400-room resort. The resort offers an atmosphere of never-ending fun thanks to the variety of activities and the chance to explore the culture and history of Mexico. Offering a culturally inspired ambiance, a high-energy atmosphere and international accents on both food and service, the 400-room beachfront Viva Wyndham Maya delivers an unforgettable all-inclusive vacation experience. Featuring an extensive array of day and nighttime diversions, Viva Wyndham Maya is the perfect choice for couples, singles, dive enthusiasts or anyone seeking the vacation of a lifetime. In the area you will find the ruins of Tulum and Chichen Itza, the natural wonders of Xcaret and Xel-Ha and a multitude of local attractions. As nighttime falls, Viva Wyndham Maya goes into high gear with live musical productions and cabaret shows performed by the resort's talented, international staff. Viva Wyndham Maya's combination of relaxation and fun is a virtual guarantee for an unforgettable vacation. Weddings and Honeymoons Imagine saying, "I do," surrounded by spectacular Caribbean waters, tropical jungles and the mystery of Mexico's ancient culture at the Viva Wyndham Maya. Ideally located on Yucatan Peninsula, along the Mayan Riviera south of Cancun, we will transform you and your wedding guests by the friendliness of our people, great food, exhilarating recreation and the sheer beauty of our native village-like setting. Bright Mexican colors, Aztec murals and palm-covered walkways through beautifully preserved gardens, all add to the excitement of your wedding and honeymoon. An hour's flight from Miami, we're the ideal tropical destination for wedding parties large and small. Between wedding events, you and your guests can relax in beautifully appointed, colonial-style guest rooms. Lounge on private balconies and terraces with breathtaking views of the ocean or tropical gardens. Unwind by our freshwater, outdoor pool or earn certification at the dive center. To work up an appetite, there's snorkeling, diving, wind surfing, fishing, golf nearby and horseback riding. Meet family and friends at our beach bar, two cocktail lounges or three restaurants. Enjoy great cuisine seasoned by Caribbean, Mexican and European influences or your favorite American specialties. Take a sunset cruise or stroll along a secluded beach. Dance at our discotheque. Explore the exciting nightlife of Playa del Carmen or go back in time touring nearby Mayan archaeological sites. Our all-inclusive wedding packages make great ceremonies and receptions easy, and easily affordable. Surrounded by tropical splendor, great recreation and easy elegance, the Viva Wyndham Maya is the perfect place for a Caribbean wedding and honeymoon in Mexico. Website Link Viva Wyndham Maya

No I dont think your missing anything, there are just so many resorts in the RM/Cancun area that not all of them are on the forum yet. I can post their info though.

I think thats what I was doing. You know quick upload browse photos deal right?

Im the same as TammyM and Kash. Centric Venturer

thanks! He just said, better a day early than a day late. Hes right I might have had to kill him if he completely forgot!

I'm not sure what the exact ettiquete is but I say the more stores and the more options for your guests the better. I like being able to go online and shop around when I am buying gifts for people, thats just me though. I would think Sears would have a registery. I would also definitly ask your family members if they could chip in for the Washer and Dryer.

Quote: Originally Posted by mridgway We also attended a DW in Playa this past May (Memorial Day weekend) and it rained every day we were there. AGHHHHH! I hope its not rainy the whole time we are there. That would be horrible. I dont mind if it rains for a few minutes every day but I would be completely bummed if I paid for a vacation and a wedding and we sat in the rain the whole time. YUCK

Not everyone goes on site trips, its always a great idea if you can make it happen but its definitly not necassery. Ive never been in December so I cant help you out there, hopefully someone else might be able to.

WTH, I dont get it every time I try and post a picture it says its to big even though I crop the thing to as small as I possibly can? Oh well.

Hell Yah! We arent doing presents this year because of the house. Well kinda, he is paying for me to see the eye doctor and buy some more contacts! And yesterday I went to home goods and bought the cutest lantern for our new deck for only 15 bucks. Its so cute, holds a candle! Hmmm maybe I'll try and take a picture of it with my new camera!

Wow, those are some really great prices!

I have no plans.....it is flipping freezing out, I'm doing laundry, playing on the computer and enjoying the day to myself with no sister and no Ryan to bug me for a few hours anyways! I might put my Will & Grace dvd's on and watch a little marathon, yup just me, will, grace, jack, and karen. Yes I'm a dork I love Will & Grace no matter how many times I watch an episode I end up hystarically laughing! So yesturday Ryan got up at 6:00am to drive Megan to the school bus (which is usually my job) I woke up at 7:30 with an ice coffee beside me. Very unusual, so I went into the bathroom (Ryan was getting ready for work) to say thankyou and he yelled "GOOD MORNING BIRTHDAY GIRL!", and handed my a card. heheheheh, I said "Oh thank you hunny but my birthday is tomorrow". lol. I couldnt stop laughing and the best part is he had to do it all over again this morning! I'm just excited because I got to sleep in 2 days in a row! Men....they really do try but their so clueless

Quote: Originally Posted by MagsieMexico Jackie, these look great! Thanks for all the pics, I am definitely thinking of this resort too, will email Edith. Why do you consider Dreams Cancun to be the 'safer' choice?? Just curious. How do prices for Dreams, Grand XCaret, Grand Palladium and Moons compare?? I feel like I'm making progress!!! But maybe it's an illusion. Maybe safer was not the best word. more Self Reassuring is probably a better term. The reason it that there is more information and more reviews and more brides out there that say Dreams Cancun is a wonderful place to get married. That doesn't mean that the OGX isn't though. Dreams resorts in general just from this forum alone have such a great reputation. The good news is that I haven't read a BAD review on weddings at the OGX I just haven't read more than a handful of good reviews either. As far as prices go, don't quote me on any of this, I haven't looked into the pricing since I was trying to decide on a resort which was a couple months ago. I'm pretty sure OGX is the least expensive out of the four resorts you mentioned than probably Dreams and than the other two. BUT you also have to look at the wedding packages that each resort offers because Dreams offers a free wedding as long as you book one room for 6 or 7 nights I think, whereas OGX offers a free wedding as long as you book 10 higher end rooms for at least 4 nights I believe. Counting on at least 10 of our guests booking more expensive rooms for at least 4 nights would be really hard for us, so really even though Dreams per room per night might be more expensive at the end of the day with a free wedding it could end up being less expensive if that makes sense. If I were looking into a wedding in Cancun than I would seriously consider Dreams as my top contender. We really feel like the Riviera Maya area is more out style though. And from what I have read about the OGX, the resort is amazing with a river running through the lobby and a real green lush landscape with a variety of different tropical animals roaming around! To me this sounds right up our alley, it really all depends on your own personal style. Hope the rambling helped a little

Thanks Girls!!! YIPEEEEEEEE!!!!

Welcome to the forum!

Quote: Originally Posted by gkashmira You guys are craxking me up! Tammy - let me start working on the new show first and maybe I can cozy up to the designer... hee hee hee... Actually my FI really wants us to be on my new show - we tried to paint our bedroom wall moss green...well it turned out flourescent sea-green instead... How neat if you could be on the show!

Dammit! Congrats Edyta

I have to agree with most the other girls..Keep it really simple, nothing or a little something on the tables will look great!

Or if the complimentary cocktail hour is not in your budget than I would just stick to providing the champagne for the toast.

Is there any way you can do a complimentary cocktail hour and than also provide the champagne for the toast? This is how many of the weddings have been set up that I have been too anyway. That way no one needs to try and keep track of who has had there 2 drinks or the I dont drink so can my wife have 4 drinks etc etc...that could get confusing for the bartenders and staff.

Is there anyway that you can talk more with Bill about this? Maybe try and explain that the happiness of all your guests might outweigh 2 people that dont get along. How many people are attending the wedding? Isnt there a way that your FMIL and FFIL can stay on opposite sides of the area in order for you to have a welcome dinner?

Quote: Originally Posted by weez I thought I had posted on the thread before but it must have been another one! Anyway here goes..... We chose the El Dorado Royale because..... 1. We both love Mexico 2. The Riviera Maya is a relatively short flight for all our guests 3. EDR is an all inclusive 4. Its an over 18 resort we have no children attending so this was good for us 5. The resort has great reviews from brides and other travellers 6. Food looks amazing, and all meals are a la carte (big plus!) 7. There are tons of stuff to do in the Mayan from great beaches to awesome Mayan ruins! 8. The resort is big enough that our guests can have their own vacation as well as coming to our wedding, but small enough that we can still see everyone whenever we want. Hope this helps? BTW- you do a great job with this stuff Jackie, really helpful! AWWW thanks Weez.