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Megz, I'm not sure. I'm from the states, so I didn't have to do that. I just grabbed this information from pervious Canada brides. Perhaps you could send a PM to one of them and then keep me updated so I can update the thread.

The cake was completely theirs. I didn't bring the stand or anything. I think I wish it would have been just stacked, but it didn't really matter to me. What mattered was taste and everyone loved it. For the bouquet, I brought the ribbon and the pins along with me and I gave them to the coordinator. They wrapped the flowers and gave me the leftover supplies back.

You're very welcome! And look at that, you get married the day before another one of our brides! How awesome is that?!?!! You guys should share the costs of flying a photographer down! There are a lot of brides that take advantage of that.

My cake with the flowers on top...

Yup, that's my wedding Hmm... on this computer I don't have any better shots (I do at home though so I'll try and remember to post them). Here is one shot, but I'm not sure if it helps too much. It was white lilies and then hot pink and light pink roses. The bridesmaids flowers were just the pinks with some green "stuff"

You're so welcome! I hope it helps!

Ladies, I've completed the Gran Bahia Riviera Maya thread. It's not very hard and it'll help future brides. Are there any other brides that are willing to do this? There are a ton of resorts out there that could use some structure. Come on ladies! Let's help each other out!

Thanks! Fally, did you contact the resort on the fact that the Remember package is cheaper on their official website?

The Official Gran Bahia Principe Riviera Maya Thread is up and running! Please feel free to take a peek and let me know if I forgot anything, and also PM me with your wedding date and how long you'll be at the resort so we can update the Bride Roll Call! It's a fun way to see who's wedding is coming up next and also if you can meet up with another BDW bride while you're there! http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/75549/official-gran-bahia-principe-riviera-maya-thread

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While at the Gran Bahia Principe in January 2012, I did a photo walking tour to try and help brides get a better feel for their wedding resort. I have finished Coba and Akumal. Tulum will follow shortly! Gran Bahia Principe Coba Photo Tour by Faber Photography Gran Bahia Principe Akumal Photo Tour by Faber Photography Gran Bahia Principe Tulum Photo Tour by Faber Photography

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RESORT REVIEWS & PHOTOS Tlseege's Gran Bahia Principe Coba Review - added 1/31/2012 Abbie's Riviera Maya Honeymoon Review HereFishie's Site Visit Random Two Year Later Review? Stuff To Do At The Resort Resort Photographs Resort Visit

WEDDING PHOTOS http://faberphotography.com/weddings/gran-bahia-principe-tulum-gazebo-wedding/2012 - Tulum Gazebo. Don Pablo Dinner. Poolside Reception http://blog.faberphotography.com/weddings/cheryl-aaron-gran-bahia-principe-coba-destination-wedding-photos/2012 - Akumal Wedding Site. Portofino dinner. Jacuzzi Pool Reception http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/786/gran-bahia-principe-akumal-tulum-coba-post-here/5110#post_1728373 - Akumal Wedding Site http://claudiaphoto.com/slideshows/claudia/april/maggie_liam/ http://claudiaphoto.com/slideshows/claudia/june/joanna_hank/ http://emac2.smugmug.com/gallery/2744627 http://picasaweb.google.com/CarrieHannan/CarrieDavidSWedding# http://rowellphoto.com/brett-loves-kristin-part-1-tulum-mexico/ http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn269/chrishardine/Wedding/ http://s864.photobucket.com/albums/ab204/bellandbake/Our%20Wedding%20April%2028%202010/?albumview=slideshow http://studio67blog.blogspot.com/2010/01/wendy-michael-trash-dress-sunset.html http://www.evanbaines.com/wedding/jennifer-kyles-wedding/ http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150177659100434.431924.819340433&l=9600f65262 http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150230965130581.468051.777700580&l=0475ebaa1a http://www.norasweddingblog.com/?p=1607 http://www.soltamargo.com/weddings/susan&aaron/ http://www2.snapfish.com/snapfish/fe/l=en_US/p/dasta/Main/AlbumID=2976967027/a=152562131_2908461027/invalidateAlbumCache=true/s_c=0/s_otsc=SHR/s_otsi=SALBlink/s_ev20=OTSC%7CSHR%7COTSI%7CSALBlink/s_pt=PMB/s_st=RegReqEu/s_cmpg=freebook2008#ss=%7B%22uc%22%3A5%2C%22aid%22%3A2976967027%2C%22vp%22%3A%22g%22%2C%22sb%22%3A1%7D http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2030875205928.2114889.1065548484&l=2ec9e0fa4d&type=1 http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2040561808087.2115499.1065548484&l=a5a6b90996&type=1 http://share.shutterfly.com/share/received/album.sfly?startIndex=0&sid=1AZNGjdi1cs3IQ&fid=fea9af2a36663b70 http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluepetalweddings/with/5472390436/ - Page 4 http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150592474140032.681647.891895031&l=54880e901f http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150592616010032.681689.891895031&l=eadd0e1391- Lanterns at wedding. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2030875205928.2114889.1065548484&l=2ec9e0fa4d http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2040561808087.2115499.1065548484&l=a5a6b90996 Akumal Wedding Ceremony, Akumal Poolside Reception Akumal Wedding Ceremony Posts with additional photos: Post #556 - Tulum Gazebo Post #924 Post #968 Post #1530 Post #2131 Post #2538 Post #2715 Post #3037 - Tulum Gazebo Post #3038 - Tulum Gazebo Post #3049 - Arrecife Studio Post #3081 - Tulum Gazebo Post #3714 - Akumal Beach Post #3720 - Akumal Beach Wedding Videos: http://vimeo.com/7689301 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSvSqxMyw0E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XroFvaSMkIM - Onsite Videographers

WEDDING REVIEWS Akumal Wedding Review Akumal Wedding Review Akumal Wedding Review Akumal Wedding Review - Added11/21/2011 Akumal Wedding Review - Added 2/8/2012 Akumal Wedding Review - Added 2/6/2012 Coba/Akumal Wedding Review Coba Wedding Review Coba Wedding Review Coba/Tulum Wedding Review Tulum Wedding Review Tulum Wedding Review - Added 1/4/2012 Tulum Wedding Review - Added 3/6/2012 Akumal Wedding Review - Added 3/27/2012 Akumal Wedding Review - Added 5/2/2012 Akumal Wedding Review - Added 5/2/2012 Akumal Wedding Review - Added 5/10/2012 Akumal Wedding Review - Added 5/14/2012 Akumal Wedding Review - Added 5/28/2012 Akumal Wedding Review - Added 5/29/2012 Akumal Wedding Review - Added 7/2/2012 Tulum Wedding Review - Add 10/25/2012 Tulum Wedding Review - Added 12/10/2012 Akumal Wedding Review - Added 12/11/2012 Tulum Wedding, Akumal Reception Review - Added 3/21/2014 Additional Reviews: Post #748 Post #854 Post #910 Post #924 Post #950 Post #956 Post #1229 Post #1460 Post #1717 Post #1769 Post #2016 Post #2131 Post #2174 Post #2201 Post #2247 Post #2315 Post #2363 Post #2529 Post #2538 Post #2714 Post #2805 Post #2858 Post #2938 Post #3175 Post #3209 Post #3389 Post #3409 Post #3411 Post #3547 Post #3848 Post #3915 Post #4062 Post #4076 Post #4082 Post #4095 Post #4301 Post #4318 Post #4435 Post #6135

You DO NOT have to hire Tropic One Studio to capture the memories of your wedding. You are allowed to fly in a photographer. If you do this, they have to stay for 5 nights. Make sure your photographer knows this when providing you a quote. I HIGHLY recommend you fly in your own photographer. Your day will be better captured with professional equipment, more coverage, more images delivered, and a professional will be devoted to YOU. Tropic One Studio - Onsite Photographers Most brides spend on average $2000-3000 on their services for 150-200 pictures Ms. Rocío De Prado who is the Photo Manager for WEG (Wedding, Events & Groups). Email: rocio.deprado@@Tropiconestudio.com To see their pictures you can go on Facebook: Tropic ONE Studio Mexico Included pictures of your CEREMONY: Romance Extravaganza - 25 photos | Unforgettable - 15 photos | Sunshine - 10 photos | Mayan - 5 photos PHOTO PACKAGES: EXTRA - Ceremony,Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride´s Photo Session at the Beach - 1 hour 30 photos $400 USD BASIC - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach - 2 hours 50 photos $750 USD SILVER - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location - 3 hours 80 photos $1,100 USD GOLDEN - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location - 4 hours 110 photos $1,450 USD DIAMOND - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location, Dinner & Cake - 5 hours 130 photos $1,800 USD LUXURY - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location, Dinner, Cake, & Speeches - 6 hours 155 photos $2,150 USD JADE - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location, Dinner, Cake, Speeches, Reception (1st Dance, Bouquet, & Party) - 7 hours 180 photos $2,500 USD FULL - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location, Dinner, Cake, Speeches, Reception (1st Dance, Bouquet, & Party), Trash the Dress (next day after the wedding) - 8 hours 220 photos $2,850 USD Options for 2nd Location: Beach among sand or rocks, Gardens, Deck and Jumping into Water, Hacienda Dona Isabel with Mexican Colorful Style, Professional Photo Studio VIDEO PACKAGES: EXTRA - Ceremony,Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride´s Photo Session at the Beach - 1 hour of Coverage $450 USD BASIC - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach - 2 hours of coverage $600 USD SILVER - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location - 3 hours of coverage $800 USD GOLDEN - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location - 4 hours of coverage $900 USD DIAMOND - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location, Dinner & Cake - 5 hours of coverage $1,000 USD LUXURY - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location, Dinner, Cake, & Speeches - 6 hours of coverage $1,150 USD JADE - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location, Dinner, Cake, Speeches, Reception (1st Dance, Bouquet, & Party) - 7 hours of coverage $1,300 USD FULL - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location, Dinner, Cake, Speeches, Reception (1st Dance, Bouquet, & Party), Trash the Dress (next day after the wedding) - 8 hours of coverage $1,450 USD Video Review Video Review COMBINED PHOTO & VIDEO PACKAGES: EXTRA - Ceremony,Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride´s Photo Session at the Beach - 1 hour of Coverage 30 digital photos $700 USD BASIC - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach - 2 hours of coverage 50 digital photos $1,200 USD SILVER - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location - 3 hours of coverage 80 digital photos $1,750 USD GOLDEN - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location - 4 hours of coverage 110 digital photos $2,200 USD DIAMOND - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location, Dinner & Cake - 5 hours of coverage 130 digital photos $2,700 USD LUXURY - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location, Dinner, Cake, & Speeches - 6 hours of coverage 155 digital photos $3,200 USD JADE - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location, Dinner, Cake, Speeches, Reception (1st Dance, Bouquet, & Party) - 7 hours of coverage 180 digital photos $3,700 USD FULL - Bride's Getting Ready, Ceremony, Cocktail & Photo Session with Family and Friends, Groom & Bride's Photo Session at the Beach & at Second Location, Dinner, Cake, Speeches, Reception (1st Dance, Bouquet, & Party), Trash the Dress (next day after the wedding) - 8 hours of coverage 220 digital photos $4,200 USD Ala Carte Pricing: 1 additional Digital Photo: $210 mxn or $16 us 6x8 - $260 mxn or $20 us 8x12 - $350 mxn or $26 us 12x18 - $560 mxn or $42 us Thank you picture 5x7 - $150 mxn or $11 us DVD slideshow (Photo presentation & music of your wedding photos) - $4,850 mxn or $366 us Little Matte Photobook (40 Photos) - $160 Medium Matte Photobook (40 Photos) - $180 Large Matte Photobook (40 Photos) - $200 Medium Matte Photobook (70 Photos) - $210 Medium Glossy Photobook (70 Photos) - $270 Large Matte Photobook (100 Photos) - $350 Large Glossy Photobook (100 Photos) - $390 Reviews: Post #3210 Post #3206 Post #3163 Post #2599 Post #2001 Post #3048 Post #2291 Post #4095 Post #4217 Post #4290 Post #4307 Printing Release they give you.

BAHIA SPA Spa Info Posts: Post #35 Post #883 Post #1406 - 2009 Prices Post #2461 - 2010 Prices Here are the current 2015 prices Non Package Prices: Bridal Hair (includes a trial 1 or 2 days before the wedding) - $95 Wedding Make-up - $65 Fake Eyelashes - $15 Bride Hair & Makeup - $160 Bridesmaid Hair (trial NOT included) - $85 Bridesmaid Hair & Makeup - $145 50 minute Caribbean Relaxing massage - $100 USD Passion Fruit Manicure - $40 Spa Manicure - $50 Passion Fruit Pedicure - $50 Spa Pedicure - $60 Passion Fruit Mani & Pedi package - $90 Spa Mani & Pedi package - $99 SPA PACKAGES Romantic Caribbean Sunset: $376 USD - Day 1: Bridal Style Trial (included) + Pack passion fruit Manicure and Pedicure + Groom’s Hair Cut - Day 2: Bridal Styling and Make up - Day 3: Couple’s Relaxing Caribbean Massage for 50 min, Enjoy a Romantic Caribbean Sunset at the Beach area Summer Fantasy: $531 - Day 1: Bridal Style Trial (included) + Pack Mani/Pedi BahiaSpa + Ultra Moisturizing Facial Treatment + Groom’s Haircut - Day 2: Bridal Styling and Make up - Day 3: V.I.P. Special Couple’s Massage, decorated with flowers, candles and aromatherapy For her: Relaxing Caribbean Massage (50 Min) with Bamboo For him: Deep Tissue Massage (50 Min) Emails: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] The spa is open everyday from 8am - 8pm Testimonials: Post #823 Post #828 Post #941 Post #963 Post #995 Post #1491 Post #3034 - Just okay Post #3500 - & Pictures Bahia Spa Resort.pdf

FLOWERS Here is the flower document. I appoligize that it has to be in attachment form, but it's too large to place otherwise. PLEASE remember it is "illegal" on this forum to ask for people to email you things. You can get banned for this. Please just contribute to different threads to get above the 150 post mark and then download it legally or purchase the upgrade to download immediately. Gran Bahia Flowers 1.doc Gran Bahia Flowers 2.doc These are not the ONLY flowers you can get. As long as you provide a picture of what you want and it incorporates the types of flowers you see in these brochures, it should be included. You can email your coordinator a picture of the flowers you want and they should be able to recreate them. If they have exotic flowers in them such as orchids then it'll cost you extra. Roses/Lilies/etc are included in your wedding package price. You can bring your own flower ribbon & pins and they will use that. Otherwise white is included. You can also request to not have the huge white bow that is pictured in most of the images in the catalog. EXTRA FLOWERS - Prices depend on type of flowers and size. $36 Bridesmaids bouquets $15 Boutonniere $25 Bracelet of flowers $18 Corsage $6 Lilies or gerbers for the hair $40 Centerpieces $10 Bag of petals for decoration of tables or aisle $25 Flowers for the cake $6 Flower for decoration of the chairs Here are some posts about flowers: Post #983 Post #986 Post #1057 - Flower Brochures again Post #1675 - Flower price list 2009 Post #1884 Post #1891 Post #2819 - Wrist Corsages Post #3092 - Budget breakdown & pictures Post #3094 - Budget breakdown & pictures Post #4566 - My bridal flowers (Included) & Bridesmaid flowers ($38 each)

RANDOM DETAILS Chair covers & white sashes are included for the ceremony Maracas are for sale at the Hacienda for $1-2 each Vegetarian meals are available at no extra charge Dress steaming is available - $15-25 $250 to rent the equipment to play a slideshow Collectivo Information (Riviera Maya's Public Transportation) Hacienda Review Fiesta Information (Thursday Night Party at Hacienda) Ceremony Songs: Post #2706 Post #1628 Symbolic Ceremony Order of Events: -seating of guests -processionals -arrival of the bride -giving of the bride -opening blessing -reading -sermon -exchange of vows & giving of rings -signing of the certificate -pronouncement -recessional Fitness Center Information The Akumal & Coba resorts use ACTUAL keys, not cards. Tulum has switched to keycards. Golfing at the Bahia Drinks are served in small 6-8oz plastic cups Restaurant Info, Mini Club Schedule, Adult Activity Schedule Different Ceremony Chair options. These pictures are off of the GBP Pinterest account. http://pinterest.com/bahiaprincipe/caribbean-weddings/

MMM CAKE Cake options are round, 3 tiered round, and heart shaped. These are the cakes the come with the packages and are said to only feed 10 people. You can skip dessert with your included dinner reception and upgrade your cake for free. We chose the tres leche (3 milk cake) and it was really good. Our family and friends enjoyed it too. It was moist and creamy and tasted like it was fresh out the oven. The only thing we didn't like was the fondant, but it wouldn't be a wedding cake if it didn't have that on top. Just peel it away and eat the good stuff. :-) Post #3179 Post #3569

DJ INFORMATION Resort DJ: Resort DJ - $210 an hour – PAID IN CASH! – bring an ipod or CDs of specific music you want/need played Reviews: Post #1479 Post #1708 Post #1710 Post #2209 DJ Bob: He's originally from New Jersey, $475 for 2 hour receptin or $650 for full dinner & dance Allowed at the resort with a day pass DJ Bob Email: [email protected] Reviews: Post #2924 Post #2938 DJ Bijan: (No longer allowed on the resort?) He's originally from Vancouver, $150 an hour or $400 for 2.5 hours $90 guest pass needed Reviews: Post #2525 Post #3031 Post #3167 Post #4306 Mood Event Services: Reviews: Post #4236 Post #4263 Ipod Speakers: Post #2229 Post #2230 Post #2231 Post #2611 Post #2922 - Akumal Location Specific Lobby Bar: Post #3098 The Disco is no longer available for private rental. The disco opens at 11pm.The bars in the Hacienda open at 7pm and there is live music in front of them with people dancing and all from 9-11pm every night.We didnt do that on uor wedding night however we went the next night and we all had a great time.The dancers will take the public to dance and it gets really fun. Here is the layout:

DINNER OPTIONS Menus for all restaurants can be viewed here. Tulum Dinner Options: Tequila - Tables of 4, 8, or 10 - white linens Gran Torguta - Round and square tables (the round ones seat 6, the square seat 4). Can be pushed together to have a table of 10. White table clothes and little vases with flowers in them. Akumal Dinner Options: Frutos Del Mar (Seafood) - 100 PAX Dolce Vita (Italian) - 100 PAX (the top picture is the new chairs, but the older pictures show the table arrangements a little better) Arlequin Coba Dinner Options: Mediteraneo - 2 dishes guests can choose from are Linguine Pasta (vegetarian, and everyone thought it was delicious, including me!) and Lemon chicken, which our guests raved about! Portifino Post #2960 and Post #4411 have additional information on the Portifino Pool side dinner options: - Round tables of 10 Post #1414 contains a video from a Tulum Pool Reception These posts have additional information and the last two are Coba specific: Post #3031 Post #3383 Post #4226 Post #4478 Poolside Dinner Pricing: Post #55 includes the menus for all options ***Note: All the dinners include local drinks inside of the All inclusive program and have a maximum duration of two hours. It will be an extra charge for wine of the wine list and champagne. Theme Dinners - Must pay for a minimum of 50 people Gala Dinner - $72 per person BBQ Dinner - $46 per person Mexican Dinner - $46 per person Caribbean Dinner - $48 per person Additional Private Meals - Must pay for a minimum of 35 people Paella (seafood) - $20 per person Mixed Grill - $20 per person Taquiza (tacos) - $15 per person American (hot dogs & hamburgers) - $12 per person ***All of these meals will be served with disposable cutlery and dishes. (although I had the mixed grill and it was on beautiful white china...) Lobster Dinner/Special Luxury menu At a specialty restaurant - $60 per person At a location out of the restaurants - $100 per person *** Additional cost for lobster inside the restaurant with the menu of the restaurant 35 USD per order. Poolside Reception (Cocktails) Only Reception Prices: Special Cocktails - Sparkling wine, Beer, Margaritas, Pina Colada - $5 per person for the first hour, $3 each additional National Bar - Beer, Rum, Vodka, Tequila, Cocktails, Gin - $17 per person for the first hour, $12 each additional International Bar - Beer, Tequila, Rum, Vodka Absolute, Whiskey JW, Chivas, Regal, Cutty Sark, Cocktails, Gin Beef eaters - $24 per person for the first hour, $18 each additional There is rumor and this one photo that you might be able to have your cocktail reception under the new Tulum beach location. If anyone has had this option presented to them, please let me know so I can provide more information to the forum. Poolside Reception (Cocktails and DJ or Music) Only Reception Prices: These options are for 30 persons maximum, in case there's more people will have an extra charge. This packages includes 3 hours of open bar, set up, soft lighting, cocktail tables, Tiffany chairs, microphone, and music. (so this includes DJ). National Bar: Beer, Rum, Vodka, Tequila, Cocktails, Gin, Whiskey $1900 USD Special Cocktails: Beer, PinaColada Cocktail, Margarita Cocktail & Sparkling Wine $1100 USD Special Cocktails without DJ but with Speakers so we can play our own music: 585 USD 50 Persons Poolside Reception National Bar Beer, Rum, Vodka, Tequila, Cocktails, Gin, Whiskey $2680 Special Cocktails Beer, Pina Coladas, Margaritas, Sparkling Wine $1400 This option is for 50 persons maximum , in case there´s more people will have an extra charge. This packages includes 3 hours of open bar, set up, soft lighting, cocktail tables, white tiffany chairs microphone and music DJ ADDITIONAL SPARKLING WINE OR CHAMPAGNE Domestic Sparkling Wine (price per bottle) 25.00 USD Freixenet (price per bottle) 39.00 USD Moet Chandon (price per bottle) 85.00 USD MUSIC Mexican Party with live show and Mariachi - $2,000 for 1 hour Mexican Guitar Duet (set 45 minutes) $272.00 USD Mexican Guitar Trio (set 45 minutes) $295.00 USD Mariachi (set 45 minutes) $370.00 USD Saxophonist (set 45 minutes) $390.00 USD Marimba (set 45 minutes) $325.00 USD Live Band (set 45 minutes) $999.00 USD DJ (set 1 hour, only in private events) $211.00 USD Violin $390.00 USD *Private group entertainment (Olympic games, treasure hunt, etc) - $5 per person

WEDDING SITES Tulum: Gazebo Palapa/Beach Location: Beach Location: Just wanted to add that at this location you get the sunflower arrangements on both sides for free - if you don't like them, I'm sure you can not have them. They are silk I believe (but I never did get a good look at them). Rain Option - Tequila Restaurant: Akumal Locations: Garden: Hammock/Beach Location: This location has recently been changed to look like the Tulum Beach location. A large new structure was built. If you have pictures of this structure, please send them to me and I will add them to this file. Thank you! These next two pictures show you the "aisle" you walk down: Here is a picture of my wedding decorations (blue) and those similar. As you can see, I brought down additional fabric. Post #4394 talks about it. Gran Bahia Akumal Beach Wedding v4.bmp

Wedding Packages 2015. If you are sent a more up to date version, please PM me. Post #2333 has the Civil Ceremony Order SUNSHINE - Tulum & Coba - $1,570 (Legal) $1,395 (Symbolic) Akumal & Sian Kaan - $1,690 (Legal) $1,515 (Symbolic) - Winter 2014/15 Maximum 20 people. $25 each additional guest Late check out (subject to availability) for the couple and parents. Room upgrade (subject to availability upon arrival) for the couple and parents. VIP Amenities in the room. Professional Services of an Onsite Wedding Planner Romantic Ornamental decoration of the wedding site (location assigned after arrival). Standard wedding cake or variety of Chef´s customs pastry dessert choice Celebration Toast (Domestic Brand) after the ceremony . Music for the marriage ceremony with recorded CD (couple may bring their own). Professional digital pictures of the Wedding full color photograph**. 10 Pictures Witnesses (if required) Bride’s bouquet (Tropical Local Flowers) Groom’s boutonniere 15% Discount on Spa Treatments (except pedicure, manicure, hairdresser and makeup). Sit-Down Wedding reception Dinner in one of our restaurants with set menu. Romantic decoration in couple room Luxury Turndown service for the couple and parents. Special welcome surprise Bottle of domestic wine upon arrival in room (just for the couple) Newlywed´s Romantic Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding VIP Treatment for the couple UNFORGETTABLE Tulum & Coba - $1,840 (Legal) $1,665 (Symbolic) Akumal & Sian Kaan - $1,990 (Legal) $1,815 (Symbolic) - Winter 2014/15 Maximum 30 people. $35 each additional guest Late check out (subject to availability) for the couple and parents. Room upgrade (subject to availability upon arrival) for the couple and parents. VIP Amenities in the room for the couple and parents. Professional Services of an Onsite Wedding Planner Romantic Ornamental decoration of the wedding site (location assigned after arrival). Standard wedding cake or variety of Chef´s customs pastry dessert choice Champagne Luxury Toast with Moet Chandon after the ceremony (max 4 bottles) Music for the marriage ceremony with recorded CD (couple may bring their own). Live Music (at the wedding ceremony or at a private wedding dinner*) Professional digital pictures of the Wedding full color photograph**. 15 Pictures Witnesses (if required) Bride’s bouquet (Tropical Local Flowers) Groom’s boutonniere Special fresh, elegant floral Decor on the Bridal Table 20% Discount on Spa Treatments (except pedicure, manicure, hairdresser and makeup). Sit-Down Wedding reception Dinner in one of our restaurants with set menu. Romantic decoration in couple room Luxury Turndown service for the couple and parents. Special welcome surprise Bottle of international wine upon arrival in room (just for the couple) Newlywed´s Romantic Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding Romantic Candlelight Dinner with Reservation VIP Treatment for the couple ROMANCE EXTRAVAGANZA - Tulum & Coba - $3,170 (Legal) $2,995 (Symbolic) Akumal & Sian Kaan - $3,320 (Legal) $3,145 (Symbolic) - Maximum 30 people. $40 each additional guest Late check out (subject to availability) for the couple and parents. Room upgrade (subject to availability upon arrival) for the couple and parents. VIP Amenities in the room for the couple and parents. Professional Services of an Onsite Wedding Planner Romantic Ornamental decoration of the wedding site (location assigned after arrival). Standard wedding cake or variety of Chef´s customs pastry dessert choice Champagne Luxury Toast with Moet Chandon after the ceremony (max 7 bottles) Music for the marriage ceremony with recorded CD (couple may bring their own). Live Music (at the wedding ceremony or at a private wedding dinner*) Professional digital pictures of the Wedding full color photograph**. 25 Pictures Witnesses (if required) Manicure and pedicure for the bride Bride’s bouquet (Tropical Local Flowers) Groom’s boutonniere Special fresh, elegant floral Decor on the Bridal Table Cocktails and canapes served after the ceremony. (1 hour) Discount on Spa Treatments (except pedicure, manicure, hairdresser and makeup). Free 30 minute massage Sit-Down Wedding reception Dinner in one of our restaurants with set menu. Open bar after reception Dinner. (2 hours) Romantic decoration in couple room Luxury Turndown service for the couple and parents. Special welcome surprise Bottle of international wine upon arrival in room (just for the couple) Newlywed´s Romantic Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding for the couple and parents. Romantic Candlelight Dinner with Reservation VIP Treatment for the couple 3 Nights free – Special wedding present from Bahia Principe MAYAN BLESSING - $1,150 Post #2256 It is a traditional cultural ceremony where ancient Mayan blessed love of wedding couples in harmony of nature and with the authorization of the Gods, the 4 elements and the 7 spiritual directions, the smoke of copal cleans all souls and allows an eternal blessing of love, with the sound of the sea shells and the colors of the flowers. in this case the couple does not have to bring any legal documentation · Fees for the Religious Mayan Officer “Shaman”… · Exclusive in Bahia Principe Riviera Maya · Marriage ceremony with music of drums and seashells…. Partly performed in Mayan language and translated into English · Mayan Decoration of the location; the wedding location will be assigned after arrival. · Al the services of the package you choose – Romance Extravaganza, Unforgettable or Sunshine

The Resort Website Resort's wedding Pinterest website Overall Coordinator is Ms. Paloma Flores / Groups & Convention Manager [email protected] or [email protected] Tel: 052 984 87 5 50 00 Ext. 28117 · Fax: 052 984 87 5 50 01 Maps of the Resort: Here is a new 2011 map of the resort, including the golf facility across the road. To view it zoomed, go HERE. http://www.locogringo.com/maps/tour/bahia-p-t.html Post # 1897 Tulum Tulum was the first hotel of the complex with 858 rooms, only 84 junior suites and the rest of them standard rooms Wedding Coordinator is Jazmin - [email protected] Wedding Sites: Beach, Gazebo Wedding Dinner Choices: Tequila or Gran Tortuga Akumal Akumal was the second in built with 630 rooms, 72 standard and 558 junior suites Wedding sites: Hammocks, Garden Rain location: Akumal Lobby Bar, Club Coba (deceiving name, as it’s actually in the basement of the Akumal Lobby) Wedding Dinner choices: Dolce Vita (Italian) and Frutos Del Mar (Fish) Coba Coba the last one built with 1080 rooms all junior suites Wedding sites: Choice between Akumal and Tulum locations Wedding Coordinator - Karla [email protected] Post #2238 - Distance to beach/Akumal area/etc Wedding Applications you'll be asked to fill out. Welcome Packet from a previous bride Day Passes are $90 USD for guests who aren't staying at the hotel Hair & Makeup Day Passes are $300 USD Local outside photographers are NOT allowed, however you can fly in your photographer and have them stay at the resort as a guest. Legal Requirements: Below you can find all required documents to celebrate a legal wedding in Mexico, there are different options according to the different needs due to special circumstances. Option 1: Marriage certificate WITHOUT parents name in it AND with the actual full name that appear in valid passport (Basic documentation required with single status of Bride & Groom) - VALID PASSPORT – (Bride, Groom & 4 witnesses over 18 years old) - BLOOD TESTS – (Bride & Groom) In Mexico Blood Tests for a legal wedding are mandatory, these are to determine blood type and also to check for HIV or STD’s. Tests must be done on site. Bahia Principe has a medical center located at the Hacienda Doña Isabel, which provides this service with a cost of $95 USD per person (cash). Option 2: Marriage Certificate WITH parents name in it: In case the wedding couple want their parents name to appear in the marriage certificate, the following documentation is required: *Please verify your parents name appears in the Certify copy of birth certificate (Long version) - NOTARIZED COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE (Bride & Groom) – Apostilled AND the translation into Spanish Apostilled too *Please notice this documents will remain with the Judge in Mexico - VALID PASSPORT - (Bride, Groom & 4 witnesses over 18 years old) - BLOOD TESTS – (Bride & Groom) SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: If the Bride or Groom has changed their last names for any reason, so that the name that appears on the passport is not the same name as on the birth certificate, (due to different reasons e.g. divorce, widowed, adoption, legal change of name, etc.) please consider the following requirements : - NOTARIZED COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE (Bride & Groom) – Apostilled AND the translation into Spanish Apostilled too *Please notice this documents will remain with the Judge in Mexico - VALID PASSPORT - (Bride, Groom & 4 witnesses over 18 years old) - BLOOD TESTS – (Bride & Groom) MORE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: If Bride or Groom or both are divorced from a previous marriage - Notarized Decree absolute - Apostilled AND the translation into Spanish Apostilled too *Please notice this documents will remain with the Judge in Mexico If Bride or Groom are widowed - Notarized Deceased Decree absolute - Apostilled AND the translation into Spanish Apostilled too *Please notice this documents will remain with the Judge in Mexico If Bride or Groom are adopted - Notarized Adoption certificate- Apostilled AND the translation into Spanish Apostilled too *Please notice this documents will remain with the Judge in Mexico CANADIAN CITIZEN – APOSTILLED MEANS LEGALIZED BY A LEGAL OFFICIAL TRANSLATOR IN CANADA. Post #1945 - It's really THAT easy! UK Legal Requirements (updated 8/17/2012): Deed Poll (if you have changed your name) Adoption Certificate (even if only adopted by step father/mother) Birth Certificates (even from the person who has an adoption certificate). In the UK (not sure about other countries) the adoption certificate super seeds the birth certificate... this means that the birth certificate can not be used for any legal purpose.. But the Mexican authorities require it... the general registry office in London is very reluctant to produce on of these, but will in the end. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS: - Bride, Groom and all official witnesses must be over 18 years old. - In order to review all this specific and required documentation with the Judge, it is extremely important that you scan the requested information and send it to us with a minimum of 3 months previous to the wedding day. - Wedding couple must arrive 4 business days prior to the wedding day with all necessary documents, in order to complete blood tests and legal procedures. (Please note Saturday & Sunday is not considered a business day) - Witnesses can be friends or family, Bahia Principe can also provide the witnesses ( suggested tip $10 USD per witness) Ala Carte Information: If guests stays for 4 or 7 nights how many nights can they eat at the a la cart restaurant? 3 or 4 nights 1 dinner 5 or 6 nights 2 dinners 7 or 9 nights 3 dinners If you take the dinner included in the wedding package, that counts as one of your guests ala carte meals. Random Information: The bars located by the pool and beach area close at 5:00 pm , bars located in the lobby from 10 am till 11:00 pm Music Bar from 6:30 pm till 10:30 pm , Bars located at Hacienda Doña Isabel from 7:00 pm till midnight and Disco from midnight till 2:00 am Everything is paid for at the end of your stay, and they do accept credit cards. (Except the blood work, that is in cash at the time of your appointment) The internet access is at the Hacienda so you have to pay in cash (it can't be charged to the room - I don't think). I used it once for under 10 minutes and I think it was close to $7-8 (so about $1/min). I don't remember exactly though. I paid in USD but they take pesos too. Diamond club members get free internet access in the lobby. Brides and Grooms are given Gold bracelets, my family all were "Gold class" but got yellow bracelets. As it was explained to us, actual gold bracelets are VIP. They do not keep track of your a la cartes. Rehearsals aren’t done at this resort. But the coordinators will not let you screw up. Legal ceremonies cannot be altered and must be read in Spanish and translated to English. You can add readings or sand ceremony type items after the legal portion has been completed. This can either be read by the translator or a guest. Here is a post where some additional random questions are answered Here too. Hotel safe = $6 extra a day. Some people have gotten this as a perk, some people haven't. Just be prepared to pay it and be pleasantly surprised if you don't have to. Mosquitoes in October/November All three resorts now use key cards instead of traditional keys. Hurricane Information: In 2011 Tropical Storm Rina hit the Gran Bahia. In the days leading up to landfall it was a Hurricane 2 and then a 1. One of our brides was visiting the resort at this time has reported back: "I have never been exposed to really bad weather there and have to say the Bahia kept us well informed about the path of the storm and how that would affect the hotel and guests. They prepared for the worst but it ended up being not too bad. They pulled the hurricane shutters, evacuated Building 66 at Akumal (right on the beach), removed all lounge chairs from the beach and pool areas, removed signage/garbage cans etc that could be blown around or damaged. They removed strips of thatching from the Grand Tortuga roof to allow the wind to blow through...and then repaired it when the storm passed. They did the same thing with the Premier Lobby bordering Coba and Akumal. It was good to experience how they handle such weather/storms...I always felt safe and well informed."