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Quote: Originally Posted by ddiinnyyeell Thank you so much for your reply!! Yazmin is my wedding coordinator too so I'm happy to hear your wedding went well. If you don't mind me asking, how much extra did the private reception with open bar cost you? I honestly can't remember exactly, but I don't think it was bad at all....Maybe around 1,400 total Like I said, we didn't have a DJ, but did rent the sound system and lights which I think was about $300. And then we chose not to upgrade the appetizers, but they were still really good. They also had a private bar set up for us too, and all of the tables draped with the linens, and probably about 15 people working only for us serving cocktails, etc.! It was fantastic.

My little review... I had similar experiences this December...but there are a few differences. We also stayed in the north side - the very norther-most building (tuba I think) and our room must have been totally remodeled because we had the flat screen, etc., and our wireless worked perfectly. It seemed they were remodelling quite a few of the buildings in between us and the south side so maybe we were the first north building done I also actually had the wedding in the north gazebo and even though there is that fence there, it isn't in any pictures or the DVD at all... and it is so much more private. I did come in by the horse & carriage...not typically my thing, but I am glad I did it... The pictures are pretty cool. We also weren't organized enough to bring any of our own music, so we went with what they had and then there was the mariachi band, and it was all pretty great! They only let us choose the asian restaurant because of our group size (35) but it still worked!!! I agree with all of the comments about the staff being so friendly, not expectant of gratuities, etc... and I loved every minute of being there...going to make it hard to ever vacation somewhere else!!!! And I totally agree with the DVD being a great purchase....plus if you upgrade the photo package, you get the cd with all of the wedding photos... only thing I wish is that they stayed around during the reception/cocktail hour to take more pictures....but it was still great!!!! And I did do the hair/makeup/pedi, mani before the wedding. I had to be there at 11 and didn't get back to my room until a little after 3 for the 4 o'clock wedding. Granted, it was nice to be pampered, but the hair wasn't something I would have normally done, and I don't wear foundation but couldn't get that point across because of the language barrier so I just gave up and started looking greasy in pictures after a couple of hours =). The food was okay - some people like some restaurants better than others, but overall, it was better than any other all inclusive where I have been. Plus, the alcohol selection was great. Most of the people in our group are fairly decent drinkers, and they had most of the stuff that everyone would want, and they have a good selection (not top-top shelf but comparable (Bombay, Absolut, Captain, Crown, etc.)... all you have to do is specify the alcohol you want when ordering... We actually rented a catamaran for our group to do a snorkel/sunset cruise thing the day after the ceremony, and the one thing I feel like I screwed up on was the location. I didn't realize how far AP was from Cancun, and the catamaran was out of Cancun... When I booked, the guy said the charter bus ride would only be 40 minutes (but we could drink on the bus of course), but it turned out to be 1:45!!!!! Which was fine on the way there, but everyone was so tired and drunk on the way home that the 1:45 seemed to take forever and practically nobody made it out that night! You can rent those catamarns from Port Aventuras which is only a 5 minute ride!!! My bad!!! Either way, we will return to AP... Oh, and my favorite room service food was by far the club sandwhich. How can you screw that up!!!! And yes, room service will deliver wine (yes, not the best wine) and champage after the bars close (don't ask me why I know because I sure didn't need it)!!! Now I know that this was long too....but it was fantastic... I want to go back!

Quote: Originally Posted by ddiinnyyeell Hi everyone! I'm new to the boards... and getting married at Aventura as well! I am VERY confused about what to do after the wedding. Did anyone choose not to do the private function afterwards? If so, what did you do? We have a small group, so I assumed we would have our dinner reservation and then....? Just trying to get a feel so our guests aren't left wondering "what do we do now?!" I was married there December 5th!!! It was FANTASTIC. We had 35 people and had the ceremony in the north gazebo at 4 pm. We then did a private reception with open bar for 2 hours (they let us go 2 and a half hours) as our dinner reservations were at 8. The private reception was the best decision I made. They just brought a sound system so there was music, but it wasn't like it was a dancing reception. They set it up on the lawn area near the indoor pool, and set up buffet tables for appetizers and little tables for people to sit around and talk...and then we had a private bar set up too. After dinner we just headed to the lounge bar and then the martini bar and finally the disco!!! So much fun!!! We honestly didn't set anything up or decide anything until we were down there and met with the wedding coordinator Yazmin...let me know if you have any questions...it was great!

Quote: Originally Posted by catandcleo Hi everyone! I haven't been on here for the last month or so because of the wedding, but we got married at ASP on October 9 and it was INCREDIBLE! We've only been back a week, and i haven't had a chance to write my review yet, but i promise to soon. One word of advice - GET THE DVD! You definitely won't regret it!!!!! Can anyone give me any advice!!! We leave in 5 short days and the wedding is in 11!!!!! Did you have a reception after the wedding? Did you do the cocktail hour? Did you bring in an outside photographer, etc., etc..... I am starting to get nervous that I didn't plan anything (except for a sunset cruise/welcome party the night before). We have a group of about 35 people, so don't know what is the best route to take!!!!!....I'm nervous, but also VERY excited!!!

I'm getting married in 11 short days at the Aventura Spa Palace...we leave this coming Sunday and I am SO excited. I have actually never been there, but I have heard from many friends who have visited that they loved it, and keep returning....a co-workers daughter was married there as well, and her recommendation really made my decision. I know it doesn't allow children (don't know if it will in the future), but for us, we knew that anyone who would be coming would be leaving the kids at home...but I know that won't work for everyone... Either way, I'll let you know how it goes, but I am pretty confident is is going to be AMAZING!!!!

Okay - I've waited a long time to start using the site!!! But... my wedding is quickly approaching (Dec 5th at Aventura Spa Palace)... Has anyone else had issues with last name changes/meeting the legal requirements in Mexico. When I was really young, my mom was remarried and I started using my step-dad's last name. It was never "legally" changed, I just had my dad sign an affidavit of name change that has both of last names, so now my birth certificate says my birth last name, my social security card has both and my passport has my step dads last name! I keep getting the run around from the WC with Palace Resorts and I feel like I can't get a straight answer from her... If I can't legally get married, that is fine, I'll just do a symbolic ceremony down there...but I would rather do everything down there!!! UGH!!! If anyone can lend any assistance..I'd be forever grateful!!!

I will be sure to post pictures... Can't wait. I have had a hard time working with the coordinator because we have some issues with last names so we might have to just do a symbolic ceremony, but still am so excited!

Wow, just looked at the date of the original thread... oops. If anyone is still checking this thread, would you possibly send me the link to where you ordered the cups for such a great price?

Sure I am way too late, but just joined... if there are any available... I would love to get some... let me know... my email is [email protected] Thanks!

I am new to the site...unfortunately didn't find it until recently!!! I am getting married Dec. 5th 2008 in Rivieria Maya at Aventura Spa Palace... can't wait but am starting to get nervous!!!! Glad I found this site for some great ideas and moral support!!! Thanks for all the work on this site! Kristen Plymouth Minnesota (just moved here from Chicago)