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Awesomeness....

Amazing Tammy! You have been one busy lady. I was just going to check in on you actually:) Thanks for your hard work!

Sorry for your loss. How sad and tragic.. Do you have any more information? I wish you all of the best.

Quote: Originally Posted by Marical3 I totally agree with you. Do you think it would be possible, Adam and Lindsay would be willing to work with another WC? I might be hiring another WC when we go but I know some hotels (like the PF) have their own, I don't know how that would play out. I don't want to waste money on a WC if I won't be able to use her? Also, was the outside area small? Is it big enough to fit tables and chairs? I am having around 60 guests, at least that is what we have so far. Thanks again. I think the biggest wedding they have had is 110 so you are fine. And I also remember talking to Lindsay about outside WCs and I know it has been done. Just dont want to waste your time and money. Just weigh it all out before putting your money down, KWIM? I did hire Mishka Designs from this forum to do some of the projects I didn't have time to do: Maracas, placecards, menus... That would be an option as well. You HAVE TO meet Lindsay. Seriously she is amazing to work with. Well worth your time. I am so excited for you! PS Lindsay is in San Fran for the summer:) And Melissa lives in OC I believe.

Quote: Originally Posted by Marical3 It's funny because I actually found Playa Fiesta from your posts. I had seen your gorgeous pictures and my Fiance and I really liked the privacy aspect of the wedding. I also liked the ceremony location, I want my wedding on the beach, but not on the sand, not barefoot should I say. Thanks for the info, I'm going to PV in August to check out some places so this one will definately be one of them. I'm so happy I found this forum, super informative and great people who make the stress of wedding planning fun. Thanks again for the info. Nice. I found Playa Fiesta through pictures on my photographers site... I was looking for the same thing as you said. How great that you can do a site visit! Make sure you contact Adam and Lindsay about your visit, they will take you on a tour, and do menu tasting, etc. You will get a good idea what to expect that way. And honestly, pictures don't do it justice:) Keep me posted!

Thank you! When you have a wedding at Playa Fiesta, it comes with a wedding coor., and a very good one! Lindsay is the owner's wife. So Adam handles the booking, etc. and Lindsay is the WC. They are from San Francisco and are very detail oriented which is nice. Much more communication than you would recieve at another resort/hotel outside of the U.S. There is another WC, Melissa that was married there a few months after me. We met on this forum and she Lives in CA... awesome. It is nice to have quick responses to your questions, and past brides to bounce ideas off of. Did you find the Playa Fiesta thread on here? It is in the Puerto Vallarta forum and has a ton of info too.

Quote: Originally Posted by Marical3 Hi, I was wondering if you ever got clarification for the quote. I was loooking at their website and my Fiance really liked it, I did too, but I thought it would be much more expensive for a Boutique hotel. Can you let me know around what is the price range and if it is the $50-60 a night? Thanks for your help and COngrats on your engagement. It is not that inexpensive... but if you want to get a better idea, the owners and wedding coordinators are from the US (California) and they can help you get a better idea on pricing.

Congrats Sarah! Everything looked fabulous.... and you are so beautiful! Love your dress. And the mustaches... is there a story behind that? Looks like you had a really fun group. So glad everything worked out. Makes all of the planning, worrying, PITA guests (ha) worth it, huh? We had the same questions/complaints about lack of mega resort amenities too. All was forgotten. PF is truely a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most.

Love them Magalie... what memories, huh? You looked gorgeous btw. Congrats again!

Beautiful as always Elizabeth! I miss you!

As Katrina said, you need to work it out with the bride you bought from. The forum is not liable, obviously. So hopefully the two of you can work it out.

OMG Magalie I love it!!!! So great... you have amazing taste. And I love your table, never seen that at PF before! Your flowers are real, right? It stayed so well in your hair! Anyways, could go on and on but... did you write a review somewhere? Congrats again!

Quote: Originally Posted by mlabbe I've been stalking my photog's website hoping for a teaser... should be one more week though, can't wait! I also keep going on Michelle Turner's site to see the recent weddings, as she usually always posts so quickly! Can't wait to see more PF weddings! Anyone else shares this obsession, or is it just me? Awesome! We took our TTD pics in the same spot!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jeremy_Gilliam Just renewed my vendor membership, this site is invaluable! 5 weddings booked for Mexico this year so far all thanks to BDW! I have 3 coming up this summer. I'll share some more photos soon. Now, if I could only book a wedding in Europe! Since all posts are better with photos, here's one from Dreams Cancun back in January You're welcome:) Haha just kidding. That is awesome Jeremy! Any couple would be LUCKY to have you capture their special day!

Congrats Magalie! So glad that you had the same experience as the rest of us!!!! Isn't it fun when things are better than expected? Especially when you expect a lot, ha ha! Can't wait to here all about it.

Congrats Magalie!!!! Hope you are having an amazing time! Kristy, we didn't do a site visit either. When we were there for our anniversary this year there were a few couples doing a site visit. It mainly consists of a food tasting lunch with Adam and Lindsay. You have a chance to visit with them, taste the food, ask questions, etc. 2 of the couples actually stayed at the hotel so they got a good idea of what to expect as well. If other rooms are unoccupied, they'll open them for you as well.

Hi Ladies, Mel said it best about lunches. A lot of times we skipped lunch or did just chips and guac because it the heat your appetite changes. I just explained it as "this way you are not paying for meals you are not using." Playa Fiesta requires a minimum room/night to have your wedding here. This is because you are renting out the entire (or almost the entire) hotel for your wedding group. This experience is so unique, and not for everyone. I will say that filling the rooms was the most stressful thing for all of us (right, girls?) BUT, it is really the only concern. though it isn't a bargain hotel, it is a bargain for the amenities and service!!! Unparalleled. Sounds like you are doing the right things, checking with your guests, etc. About the time shares: we had one couple stay at a time share and they weren't really part of the group. It was really too bad because they totally missed out on this once in a life time experience. Other hotels: they may save on the room, but besides the fact that they would miss out on so much, their taxi fares, guest passes, etc would equal the difference pretty much, Hope this makes sense. I am on vacay and on my phone!

Have a great time Magalie!!! Be sure to come back and share:) Can't wait to see your awesome pics.

Welcome! There are so many places to chose from! I found it helpful to make a list of "must haves" and what I envisioned... Then everything else just started to fall into place. Enjoy the process!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tammy Host kate, i put playa fiesta in the other link... Ummm oops! Shouldn't be drinking a margarita while I post, huh?!.

Playa Fiesta! Soooo other!

it kindof looks like it is fitted to tight. just a smidge loose just at the top where the zipper is would take care of it.

Welcome! Definitely contact a TA on the forum.... their experience with destination weddings is invaluable. Plus, they have had destination weddings of their own. Check out the Bahamas threads.

Quote: Originally Posted by sabbott Question for past PF brides - Many of you had fun drinks lined up for the cocktail reception after the ceremony that matched your colors (i.e. Kate's blue drinks, etc). Did you ask for a signature drink and was that included in your open bar price? Or did you have to pay extra to have a signature drink? We're trying to pass on the extra charges like Mojito bar, etc. Thanks! I skipped the champagne and did the blue drinks incl in open bar. Just ask when you get there.

I have the dress posted in this other thread as an option too... sorry don't have the pics to upload to this thread but if you click on the link you can see it in the other thread. It is an 8 but 2 pieces and never been altered A-line so would prob work. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...d-100-a-58116/