Wanderlust4Mexico

Hi Everyone! I am trying to find a bakery to use in the Akumal/Playa del Carmen area. We are not getting married on a resort and there are limited photos on the web of wedding cakes from bakeries in the RM. If possible, could some of you post pictures of your cakes and where they came from? I love Turtle Bay Bakery in Akumal, but I am not very impressed by the photos on there website. Thanks in advance! --Lisa

We are sending STD's in a few weeks with our web site info, and then invitations in about 6 months. The restauarnt would like to know asap, because of the price difference between less than 40 and more than 40 guests. Everything in our wedding from decorations to dinner slections is dependant on our guest list. We have a set budget and we can opt for more expensive selections if we have less guests or less expensive selections if we have a lot of guests.

We're not having it at a resort, but the restaurant we want to have the reception at wants to know because if we have under 40 we only get a part of the restaurant, but if we have over 40 we can have the entire restaurant. Planning has been extremely laid back, except to this liitle guest list problem. Do you think it would be okay to ask our guest to RSVP ASAP on our web site?

We are getting married in almost exactly a year. At this point almost everyone knows we're having a destination wedding, but not many people are willing to say if they will be attending or not. When should we set our RSVP date? Any suggestions?

Oh Yeah.....there is also life vests for rent and I believe snorkel equipment.

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan I want to take my guests to Grande Cenote near Coba. How much does it cost to get in? Do you need to pay in pesos? How much time do you suggest to spend there? Are there restrooms nearby? We'd need a place to change. Thanks! Gran Cenote is awesome! We are thinking about doing the same thing with our guests. The last time we were there it was about $7.....and there is no ferry. You just drive down hwy 307 until you get to Tulum and you make a right on to the Road to Coba. The cenote is about a 5 minute drive on this road. They do have bathrooms and changing facilities, but it is very rustic. ENJOY!

Quote: Originally Posted by msam007562 Well, while I'm still open to other options in Akumal "just in case" , I've been in constant communication with Jen of Turtle Bay Restaurant who I think we're gonna stick with because everything seems to fit what we're looking for! She's not only the wedding coordinator, she also is in charge of the food and wedding cake! Through her, we've planned on having the beach ceremony, I believe in the same area of the cannons, and then renting the CEA Center, which is nearby and overlooking the beach for our reception, dance area, etc! We're planning on having Turtle Bay Cafe cater a buffet dinner and provide the cake as well - I've got about 110 people coming so we're trying to make it as affordable but wonderful as possible for our big crowd! Plus, they're letting us bring our own alchohol in and then hiring bartenders to serve drinks which will make it much more cost effective for an "open bar", which can be so expensive otherwise!!! We also checked out Lol-Ha and their food sounds excellent - I've also read good things about them too! Def keep in touch and let me know how things are going =) I'll pray for good weather for us both!!!! Jen is great. I've spoken to her about catering our morning after brunch. She said that she can set up a fruit/coffe and juice/baked goods/breakfast burritto station on the stage out side TBC and that it would be super affordable. Have you ever been in the CEA building? [email protected] is my email. Just in case we have questions for each other. I tend to check my email more than this web site, but I'm sure that will change when the big day gets closer.

Quote: Originally Posted by msam007562 Wow, how cool - I agree we have to compare notes! Where in Akumal exactly, if you don't mind me asking? The ceremony will be by the cannons and then the reception will be at Lol-Ha. This seems to be the standard for weddings in Akumal. Who are you using as a wedding coordinator? --Lisa

Hey there! Welcome to the site....I am a newbie as well. Actually, I will be getting married about a month before you in Akumal. We'll have to compare notes....LOL. Talk to you soon! --Lisa

Thanks for such a warm welcome! We just got back from Mexico and we had the opportunity to meet with our wedding coordinator. She is definatley going to make wedding planning a lot easier! --Lisa

Hola Everyone!!!! My name is Lisa and my fiance's name is Dan. We got engaged last May in Mexico and we are getting married on May 16, 2009 in Akumal, Mexico. If anyone has married or is in the pricess of planning a Riviera Maya wedding, I will kindly take any advice. Thanks, Lisa