Jackie

Gorgeous. Congratulations.

Carol, Its pretty damn cold here to. Ofcourse i suppose maybe not as cold as Michigan. Yup dreams of cassitas are going to have to get me through the winter I think.

Welcome aboard Tanya!

Welcome Back MariaElena!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by NATASHA I just saw this in someone's wedding review on the Yahoo groups site so I thought I would pass it along. This was someone who sourced their flowers through Dreams. Flowers......A (I saw a tag on the box that they came from city club (?) The other place in mexico like costco but does not require a membership. The price was quite a bit less then the hotel was charging (she could have taken the sticker off) sooooo I am sure you could get them yourself and save some money. Ahhh, Interesting.

Quote: Originally Posted by host this was mine...our welome dinner was a casual mexican buffet...then casino night i found it on ebay or $89.00 Christa and Tammy, your dresses are so nice, almost a bohemian flare to them. Buetiful

Yeah Christa! Yeah Stephaine!

I might just have A BM like that. She has been known to have a couple of cocktails and starts to think she is Pamela Anderson the 2nd. Note to self, go with her when we go to pick out the dress. Thanks Natasha

Buetiful Christa, you cant go wrong with Vera.

AREA DISTANCE INFORMATION: Distance from airport: 45 minutes to Cancun Airport Distance from beach: The property is on a man-made beach Distance from downtown: 10 minutes from Playa del Carmen Local transportation: Yes Car rentals: Yes Parking: Yes

Quote: Originally Posted by andreslove Thanks for the review! I'm getting married there on March 3, 2007. Does anyone know how long of a ride it is to get downtown from the resort? It's always reassuring to hear a positive review of the resort and wedding. Ok I found it, hope this helps. Large, secluded beach resort located on 123 acres, 10 minutes south of Cancun Distance from airport: 10 minutes Distance from town: 40 minutes from downtown Cancun Distance from attractions: 20 minutes from hotel zone 40 minutes from Playa del Carmen 40 minutes from Xcaret 60 minutes from Tulum Local transportation: Taxi, scheduled transportation to Cancun's Hotel Zone. Check with hotel upon arrival for schedule. Car rentals: Available on-site Parking: Free

Carol must know since she has been there. But I'll google it and see what comes up.

Thanks Carol. I love that you put up a review, its feels more genuine when you hear one from a member of this forum. Almost like its better evidence or something.

Link to Riu's Cancun Wedding Package options. http://www.weddingsbyriu.com/index.php

Yeah, I love to see good things about the Occidental. They are right there up top. Wohoo.

I know there are a couple of us around here who are considering honeymooning at this resort. These are wedding packages but the first one also applies for a free HOONEYMOON package! Free Honeymoon and Wedding Anniversary package. Private romantic candle light dinner on the beach for the couple Chilled bottle of domestic champagne delivered to your room on arrival Tropical flower arrangement in your room Couples ½ hour massage lesson Guaranteed king-size bed Romantically decorated Suite Special in room towel arrangement daily Bathrobes for use during stay Restrictions Apply:The Free Honeymoon and Wedding Anniversary Package is valid when booking an Swim-up Jacuzzi Junior Suite, Oceanfront, Casita Suite or Swim-up Casita Suite category Also available in Garden View and Ocean View Jr. Suites at a cost of $150 + 10% tax per couple, per stay. Marriage Certificate Required The Honeymoon and Wedding Anniversary Package can be reserved for use 30 days before and after wedding date for anniversaries and up to 30 days after wedding date for honeymoons. "Free" Sweet Wedding Package:Filing of all documents Justice of the Peace or non-denominational Minister Professional services of an onsite wedding coordinator Decoration of wedding location including red carpet, chairs for 12 people and table with white linen Romantically decorated Jacuzzi on wedding night Breakfast in bed on first honeymoon day Dinner reservations for entire wedding party in El Cocotal International Restaurant Plus amenities of the Free Honeymoon and Wedding Anniversary Package. Restrictions Apply The Free Sweet Wedding Package is valid when booking a Casita Suite for a minimum of 7 nights or more plus 5 rooms (any category for 3 nights or more). Valid in Canada, USA and reservations booked at published rates. Must be reserved 30 days in advance. Package inclusions may vary without previous notice. Silver Wedding Package $1,479.00 Filing of all documents Justice of the Peace or non-denominational Minister Professional services of an onsite wedding coordinator Decoration of wedding location including red carpet, chairs for 12 people and table with white linen Heart shaped petite wedding cake for two Chilled bottle of domestic champagne Fresh floral bridal bouquet Groom’s boutonniere Dinner reservations for entire wedding party in El Cocotal International Restaurant Breakfast in bed on first honeymoon day Plus amenities of the Free Honeymoon and Wedding Anniversary package. Gold Wedding Package $1,975.00Filing of all documents Justice of the Peace or non-denominational Minister Professional services of an onsite wedding coordinator Decoration of wedding location including red carpet, chairs for 12 people and table with white linen Heart shaped petite wedding cake for two Chilled bottle of domestic champagne Fresh floral bridal bouquet Groom’s boutonniere Professional wedding photographer and 36 color picture package plus negatives Blood Test Dinner reservations for entire wedding party in El Cocotal International Restaurant Breakfast in bed on first honeymoon day Plus amenities of the Free Honeymoon and Wedding Anniversary Package.

Thats awesome, It must be so exciting to see everything start to really come together.

Free Honeymoon and Wedding Anniversary Package: Private romantic candle light dinner on the beach for the couple Chilled bottle of domestic champagne delivered to your room on arrival Couples 20 minutes massage on the beach Guaranteed king-size bed Special in room towel arrangement daily *Restrictions Apply: The Free Honeymoon and Wedding Anniversary Package is valid when booking a Luxury Suite or higher category. Marriage Certificate Required: The Honeymoon and Wedding Anniversary Package can be reserved for use 30 days before and after wedding date for anniversaries and up to 30 days after wedding date for honeymoons. Also available in other room categories at a cost of $175 + tax per couple, per stay. Packages are valid from November 01, 2006 – October 31, 2007. Package inclusions may vary without previous notice Silver Wedding Package, 1700.00 Filling of all documents Justice of the Peace or non-denominational Minster. Professional services of an onsite wedding coordinator Decoration of wedding location including red carpet, chairs for 12 people and table with white lines Heart shaped petite wedding cake for two Chilled bottle of domestic champagne Fresh floral bridal bouquet Groom's boutonniere Dinner reservations for entire wedding party in the GLOBE Restaurant (maximum 25 persons) Breakfast in bed on first honeymoon day Plus amenities of the Free Honeymoon and Wedding Anniversary package. Gold Wedding Package, 2370.00 Filling of all documents Justice of the Peace or non-denominational Minster. Professional services of an onsite wedding coordinator Decoration of wedding location including red carpet, chairs for 12 people and table with white lines Blood Test Heart shaped petite wedding cake for two Professional wedding photographer and 36 color picture package plus negatives Hand made Wedding Album Chilled bottle of domestic champagne Fresh floral bridal bouquet Groom's boutonniere Dinner reservations for entire wedding party in the GLOBE Restaurant (maximum 25 persons) Breakfast in bed on first honeymoon day </SPAN> Plus amenities of the Free Honeymoon and Wedding Anniversary package.

Free Honeymoon and Wedding Anniversary Package: Enjoy all of the following amenities: Private romantic candle light dinner on the beach for the couple. Chilled bottle of domestic champagne delivered to your room on arrival. Couples 20 minutes massage on the beach. Guaranteed king-size bed. Special in room towel arrangement daily. Restrictions Apply: The Free Honeymoon and Wedding Anniversary Package is valid when booking a deluxe room. Marriage Certificate Required at check-in. The Honeymoon and Wedding Anniversary Package can be reserved for use 30 days before and after wedding date for anniversaries and up to 30 days after wedding date for honeymoons. Also available in other room categories at a cost of $150 per couple, per stay plus 10% tax. Request should be made at time of booking. Package inclusions may vary without previous notice Silver Wedding Package $1,700 Filling of all documents Justice of the Peace or non-denominational Minster Professional services of an onsite wedding coordinator Decoration of wedding location including red carpet, chairs for 12 people and table with white linen Heart shaped petite wedding cake for two Chilled bottle of domestic champagne Fresh floral bridal bouquet Groom’s boutonniere Dinner reservations for entire wedding party in the Blue International Restaurant (maximum 25 persons) Breakfast in bed on first honeymoon day Plus amenities of the Free Wedding and Honeymoon anniversary package. $2,370 Filing of all documents Justice of the Peace or non-denominational Minister Professional services of an on site wedding coordinator Decoration of wedding location including red carpet, chairs for 12 people and table with white linen Blood test Chilled bottle of domestic champagne Fresh floral bridal bouquet Groom’s boutonniere Heart shaped petite wedding cake for two Professional wedding photographer and 36 color picture package plus negatives Dinner reservations for entire wedding party in Blue International Restaurant (maximum 25 persons) Breakfast in bed on first honeymoon day Plus amenities of the Free Wedding and Honeymoon anniversary package.

Link to the Cozumel Palace wedding package cost page. http://www.palaceresorts.com/Wedding...ntro_split.asp

Link to their wedding packages cost page. http://www.palaceresorts.com/Wedding...ntro_split.asp

HMMM, maybe I should try e-mailing them one question at a time.

I sent Occidental an e-mail requesting some wedding info Tuesday afternoon and they havnt gotten back to me. It was a much more detailed e-mail though since it pertains to my actual wedding so I'm hoping that they are so busy answering all my questions that it is going to take a few days.

Link to wedding packages/costs at the Aventura Spa Palace. I would cut and paste everything in here but they have so much extensive information (which is great) that It would take me 4-ever. Just a reminder that this hotel is also the one that e-mailed me back in less than 24 hours with the wedding info I requested. That's a good sign that maybe this Hotels resorts will be good to do business with. DW brides so often have trouble contacting there resorts WC that the fact that the resort was so quick to reply might alone be a good reason to look into it for a wedding. http://www.palaceresorts.com/Wedding...lit_Cancun.asp

Wedding Info for the Occidental Grand Cozumel FREE WEDDINGSWhen you reserve 6 Royal Club rooms for 4 nights we will give you a complimentary wedding package including: - Wedding coordinator services - Decoration of wedding location (gazebo, terrace, or other setting) - Two table-top flower arrangements - White decoration for table and chairs - Bridal bouquet & Groom's boutonniere - CD or tape player available for use Ceremony & Judge services - Witness services upon request - Marriage License & Certificate - All Spanish documents & legal fees - Wedding cake for up to 20 people - Domestic champagne during the reception (up to 4 bottles max.) - Dinner reservation and set-up for entire wedding party - Full American breakfast in bed for wedding couple (once per stay)