Jackie

HELLO RM/CANCUN GIRLS! I JUST THOUGH IT WOULD BE FUN TO FIND OUT WHERE WE ARE ALL GETTING MARRIED IN THE RM/CANCUN AREA. I ALSO THOUGHT IT WOULD BE HELPFULL TO EACHOTHER IF WE POSTED WHY WE CHOSE THE RESORT THAT WE DID. A QUICK RUNDOWN OF RESORTS: EL DORADO RESORTS SEASIDE SUITES ROYALE MI HOTELITO PALACE RESORTS MOON AVENTURA XPU - HA PLAYACAR COZUMEL ETC.... DREAMS RESORTS CANCUN TULUM RIU RESORTS PALACE RM PLAYACAR YUCATAN CANCUN CARIBE ETC... OCCIDENTAL RESORTS COZUMEL XCARET ALLEGRO ROYAL HIDEAWAY ETC...

Welcome, good luck with everything, we cant wait to hear how everything went for you. You must be so excited. Congrats.

That is a wonderfull idea. What a nice way to make moms feel appreciated and a part of things too.

Quote: Originally Posted by host AI's save you $$ because food and alcohol/drinks are usually the largest costs so at AI's those are mainly paid for...some resorts make you pay an extra set up fee to have a private event. it is a cheaper way to have a reception and welcome/rehearsel dinner... ann, even though you are having your wedding on the island, if you stay at an AI and have over 10 rooms blocked, you might want to consider having a welcome dinner at the resort. Ann, this idea is good. Look into having your welcome dinner at the resort. If you choose and AI. It could save you some major money. There are some really great resorts to chose from that are AI in the PV area. Your meals and drinks are paid for in advance and usually (in my opinion) at a lower rate $$ wise than you would pay if you were to pay for every single drink and meal every day. I would much rather pay for this in advance and not have to worry about budgeting enough money for food and drink. The majority of our guests do like to enjoy their food and drinks though so this may differ from your needs.

Ann, I voted 15 - 20 k. But this includes my honeymoon wich is around 4000.00 itself. And I also have to pay for my sisters travel expenses witch will be another 3000.00 or so. So without those two added on expenses I am under 15 k. At the end of the day though, it would cost us (to have a classy wedding) at least 25000.00 if not more to have a wedding on Cape Cod, and this is without the honeymoon. With the Destination wedding for 20 k. We are getting 3 weeks in Mexico (including site visit) and a week long wedding celebration to boot. I cant believe more people dont go this route. To me there is not even a choice in the matter...I'd pick DW any day over an overly expansive few hours at home wedding.

It does seem to have a small beach. But it does look like such a pretty resort to have a wedding at.

Quote: Originally Posted by akh I'm sure you'l forget all about work when you land in Mexico and have the first margahrita! woohoo! Exactly. Just get your but to Mexico and enjoy yourself. Worry about work when you get back.

Sarahs right. Before you know it we will all be experts on the whole country of Mexico!!

Link to the Royal Hideaway Playacar wedding information page: http://www.occidentalhotels.com/roya...acar/index.asp

Royal Hideaway Playacar - the evolution of the all inclusive resort. This is a place where service and style come together in such grand fashion that it will forever change the way you view the word vacation. This resort is ideally located on 13 acres of lush, tropical foliage that opens onto the most beautiful stretch of beach on the Yucatan Peninsula. Upon arrival, to this awe-inspiring resort you will be welcomed and indulged with attentive service. You'll reside in luxurious villa accommodations, complete with spacious rooms, private terraces, magnificent marble baths and countless other appointments. Royal Hideaway's two and three story-villas represent a fusion of Spanish and Mexican - colonial architecture while winding rivers, waterfalls and fountains connect the villas to the main building. At Royal Hideaway Playacar, we want to cater to your every whim and desire so that's why we have extensive concierge service and poolside attendants to ensure you spend more time relaxing and less time thinking.

WEDDINGS More and more couples are deciding to enjoy the extraordinary experience of getting married in the Caribbean. Our hotel is equipped to host the perfect wedding, catering for your every need: floral decoration in the location, bouquet for the bride and buttonhole for the groom, wedding cake, live music, etc. Thanks to its location and facilities, Gran Bahía Príncipe Akumal is the ideal setting for an unforgettable honeymoon; the hotel offers newlyweds a basket of tropical fruit, a bottle of tequila and special attention. Wedding Package: contact the wedding coordinator on + 52 984 8755000 (extension 28121), Fax: + 52 984 8755004; e-mail: [email protected] Link to Bahia Principe Akumal Home page: http://www.bahia-principe.com/bp/hot...nformacion.jsp Link to Bahia Principe Akumal wedding page: http://www.bahia-principe.com/bp/hot...umal_bodas.jsp

Wow you are quick!!! OK give me a couple of weeks and I'm sure I will be in the baking spirit and ready to swap recipes. I cant cook but I love baking. That pumpkin Cream Cheese pie sounds delicious.

Buetiful dress, Sarah (Aqharider) is right, now we cant wait to see you in it.

I like #3 but I'm not sure what your wedding colors are and that could swade me other wise.

Pretty Dresses, and yes Happy Birthday!!!!

Christa, you look great! And um not bloated by the way. Vera Wang makes the nicest dresses. She would be my first choice for a wedding dress designer, but Ryans sister wore her at her wedding and now I feel like I cant. But that dress is to die for. You must be so excited you bought it and love it.

This photographer pops up everywhere I try and research, rave reviews from what I have read so far. She is in the Riviera Maya Cancun area. Seems to be the photog to book in that area, as far as popularity goes. http://www.claudiaphoto.com/weddings.php

Thanks Jill, Where in Mass do you live? I'm down on Cape Cod right over the bridge in Falmouth. I love looking for reveiws etc so if you need any help or are having trouble finding something feel free to let me know and I'll give it a shot. It gives me an exscuse to stop cleanning or studying. lol.

Welcome, happy planning.

Congrats Kristina

Quote: Originally Posted by AQHARIDER That is just plain scary. I keep telling my prospective guests that they're getting a great rate through my room block, that it's much safer to book through a TA, but yet, some insist they want to book through Expedia or Orbitz. ARRGGHHHHHH!! I just hope they make it! I have a feeling that this is going to happen to a lot of brides guests. Hopefully everything turns out ok, but most people do not read reviews like us crazy brides to be. You can try and warn off people as much as you want but if they feel like they are getting this great deal it makes it pretty hard to persuade them otherwise. I would much prefer to get a good deal and actually be able to trust that I am going to get to my destination then get a great deal and end up not getting my flight or have to change hotels. Not such a great deal when that happens.

Quote: Originally Posted by AQHARIDER Edyta! I love those dresses! Where did you find them- they will look awesome Dito, where did you find those. I love everything about them they are gorgeous!!

Thanks Sarah, There is actually a really cool looking church that they can do Catholic weddings at. I cant figure out how I feel about a "Park" wedding, I'm a gazebo girl myself but figured I'd throw the idea out there.

AWW thanks Sarah:)

The photos look stunning. Cant wait to read the review