Mags

Hi!!! I need help! Is there someone out there that have used the spa at the Del mar for hair and make up? I'm getting married there and I really want to know what kind of work they do. It would be great to see some pics too ...hehehe!!!!! Thanks!!!

Hi!! As anyone of you knows if the Photographer at the Del mar does a great job?? I would love to talk with someone that have worked with him or them!!! Thanks!!!

Thank you so much everybody...that helps a LOT!!! Mags

Thank you so much for the info!!!

Hello!! I'm getting merried in Riviera maya at the Iberostar paraiso del mal in 2011 and I was wondering if someone have a suggestion of a good photographer that is not too expensive. I heard about photo caribbean and I think that there prices are raisonable but I would like to see some of there pictures and even better hear about someone that used them for there wedding! Thanks!! Mags

Wow!!! So much fun to read!!! OK, so for the private reception you had to pay how much for extra persons? I know that the private reception is for 35 or more and for now only 33 have booked...hopefully more will book because I really want to have a private reception! About the DJ, do you mine me asking how much you paid Thanks again!!

Quote: Originally Posted by finleys7 Hi ladies, thanks for the well wishes. Yeah I'm a Mrs. The resort and wedding was amazing. The flowers, the food...everything. There were multiple hiccups but I totally didn't let my mood be ruined, I was actually a very relaxed bride. Due to wind, they moved a wedding in the chapel the night of the rehearsal, set us off about 30-40 minutes...no worries... =) I was late and lost the English speaking judge...had to have it translated and they forgot to do the exchange of rings...no worries...we really let everything slide and had a blast. The DJ was GREAT, and Claudia (photog) was AMAZING. She held us together.... I will write my full review within the week, things are still a little hectic. Things fall into place and if it doesn't...you shouldn't worry...that was my theme and we had the best time of our lives!!!! Hi!!! Congrats for your wedding!!! Can I ask you how much you paid for Claudia Rodrigez photos? Did you have to pay 300$ to the resort as you haven't use the photographer of the resort? I can't wait to read your reveiw and see more pics! Also, is one of you knows if the photographers at the Del Mal does nice pictures Thanks!!! Mags

Quote: Originally Posted by jaynreneewed Is there anyone out there that rented a boat for a group? I have about 40 people coming to my wedding and I’m interested in renting a boat for a privet party. Can someone please let me know about a reliable and inexpensive boat rental place in Riveria Maya. Hi!! I never rent a boat but I'm planning to do so....how exciting whout that be for the guest, right!!! I did a few reserch and I found this site : Cancun Catamaran Tours in Cancun It's a site where you can rend out a catamaran for as much as 80 people I think. It's not a party boat but it could do the trick....plus it's open bar too! I haven't have the chance to do any contacts for quote but I'm planning to do it soon Hope it will help you! Mags

Quote: Originally Posted by LDeeken As far as I know this is the only one. I suppose you could always try and request another restaurant. Last summer we went to a friends wedding at the Lindo. They had their dinner at an a la carte and it was very nice. The resort did a nice job making it feel private. They were able to do speeches, just without a microphone, but no first dance. We had a small group and it was perfect! Thank you very much for the info!

Quote: Originally Posted by LDeeken To have a private reception you just pay an additional $800. The $2450 includes dinner for 10 people at any of the a la carte restaurants. Each extra person is $20. Hope that helps!! Leah =) Thanks for the info! Is there more than one option for the restaurant for private diner? If I go with one of the a la carte restaurant, are we gonna be able to do first dance and speaches?? Probably not, right? If not, maybe I should go with a private one. Thanks again

Quote: Originally Posted by LDeeken Welcome Holly!! If having a Private event is important to you, you might consider looking at the Iberostar Del Mar. They have a restaurant that you can use for $800 where you can have both your dinner and a reception. That was VERY important to us as well which is why we chose the Del Mar. I'm not sure about the beach as we have not gotten married yet. We are actually getting married at the Gazebo at the Del Mar which is very private. Hope that helps you out. Feel free to ask questions, we are all happy to help!! Leah =) Hi!!! I booked my wedding at the del mar for April 2011 and I was wondering if the private reception is included in the package (basic one that is 2450$) or it's just any of the a la carte restaurants (non private). I'm kind of confuse with the options for the reception. Do you think you could explain to me all the option? If you have time I would really appreciate!!! Thanks, Mags

HI ladies, I thought that it would be easier to have a thread for the del mar brides since it's hard to find info in other Iberostar thread...there are too many pages!! I finally booked my wedding on April 14th 2011 at the Del mar!! I'm very excited!!! I took the basic legal wedding and I was wondering if we can choose our reception diner in any of the restaurants à la carte?? Thanks!!!

Wow thank you so much for all that info!!!! Ok so I really need to be there before my guest as I need to be there 4 working days before my wedding. The 4 witnesses can't be members of my familly right? Oh, and does anyone has the email adress of the wedding coordinator?? Thank you soooo much again....I really really appreciate !!!

Hello Iberostar Brides!!! Ok, after switching places like 8 times I think I finally choose the perfect resort for my wedding!! (Iberostar paraiso del mar) I have a few questions and it'd be awsome if some of you would be able to answer We are looking to be at the resort on April 9 2011 (Sathurday) I heard that you have to be at the resort at least 3 working days prior to you wedding, is that true? If yes, would that mean that I'm just going to be able to have my wedding on the 14th (Thursday)? I also would like to contact the wedding coordinator to see if I can book my wedding date, does someone has her email adress? Is it true that the cost of the wedding is 2450.00$? Thank you sooooo much, can wait to hear from one of you!!!! Mags

Hi Ladies!! I have a question regarding the beach wedding (not in the gazebo), does anyone knows if they are providing chairs on the beech for guest? If yes, does anyone knows where I could see some pics of the beach wedding set up?? I've been looking everywhere but no luck I really want to have a nice beach wedding set up with white covered chairs and I'm just waiting to know if it's possible before I book. Thanks!!!! Mags

Hi Blooroze! I saw that your are going to get married on the beach itself...are you going to have chairs for guest?? Do you have any pictures of the set up? I also want to get married on the beach but heard that the hotel is not providing chairs...have you heard about this too?? Thanks!!!!

Hi!! Do you know if it's possible to have a beach wedding with chairs?? I've heard that this resort doesn't allowed chairs on the beach for weddings If you think that's possible, do you know where I could see some pics of the set up on the beach?? I've been looking everywhere and I can't find some...I just saw some from the beach gazebo. Thanks!

Hi Ladies! I'm about to book this resort for my upcoming wedding in April 2011. I would like to have my wedding on the beach but I can't seem to find any pictures with CHAIRS!!! Is it very important for me to have a nice decorated ceremony with with covered chairs....and it seems like all wedding that have took place there... all the guest were standing up during the ceremony. Does anyone of you knows if there are options for chairs THANKS!!!!

Thansk ChristinaP! That's very helpful I actually got a quote from air transat for the Kantenah section leaving from Halifax on April 10 (Sunday) and leaving from Montreal April 8 (Friday) ...(I have a group that is leaving from Montreal and one from Halifax). As I have to get married on Thurday, my group from Montreal would have to leave the day after the wedding and I don't want that. So I asked my travel agent to see if there were other options and she said that she was going to check with other tour operator...the thing is that I think the Kantenah section only have air transat as tour operator...but I can be wrong. I can't wait to see if she's going to be able to fix things up. Do you know what are the chances that the tour operator changes their flights. That is very scary!!! I wouldn't mind so much if I would get married in RD or Jamaica as you don't have to be there 3 working days prior to your wedding, well I don't think so anyway. I don't want to get married the day before my guest leave! Thanks again for answering my questions, I really appreciate Mags

ChristinaP, Im sorry to hear that you are no longer getting married. I don't know if you would be able to help me with my questions. I know that we have to be in Mexico 3 working days prior to the wedding day. So I was wondering if I would arrived in Mexico on a Sunday...can I get married on Wednesday or do I have to get married on Thursday? Also, I'm looking to book with Kantenah side but my travel agent think I might have a better quote at the Grand palladium riviera resort. In my perspective, Kantenah seems to be pretier and seemed to have a nicer beach. DO you know the difference between both?? Thank!!!

Thanks for the info Sarah!!! Can't wait to hear about your wedding...you must be so excited...it's coming fast!!! Mags

Quote: Originally Posted by adridashanne To all the brides that have not done site visits: I just wanted to let you girls know that the wedding team at the Grand Palladium is EXCELLENT. They really are running a top-notch office there. I had been in contact with Rocio before visiting at the end of March and I was a little concerned with the slow responses. When I sat down with her during our site visit, I can honestly say all of my anxieties and worries lifted off my shoulders and I felt a breath of fresh air. She really is the most professional. helpful, kind, excited, organized, knowledgable wedding coordinator. They have everything in files, all of the upcoming wedding folders are labeled with the couples name and are filed on their desk. They honestly print everything you tell them via email and keep it in this file for when they meet with you 3 days before the wedding. Rocio is so excited to do the most elaborate weddings, which I thought she was going to cringe when she met me!... she actually jumped up and down when I told her to be prepared that I'd be the crazy bride with all the decor and flowers. I was concerned before I went that I would need an outside planner for the day-off, but after meeting with Rocio and her team, I have no doubt in my mind that they will be able to handle even the toughest request that I throw at them. They really DO want your wedding to be just as perfect as you imagined. You can tell right away they love what they do. If anyone has any questions you'd like to ask me, feel free to PM.. I actually stayed at the resort for 8 days during my visit, met with the wedding team, and really took down every detail imaginable pertaining to my wedding. I have photos galore, decided on the private reception location, ate TOO much food, picked a cocktail location, and spent a lot of time appreciating the Catholic Church (it's called a chapel but it is in NO way a chapel! it's huge and gorgeous!)... Good luck to everyone getting married here! You've made a perfect decision Wow what a nice reveiw! I'm actually supose to book my wedding next week at the GP Kantenah for April 2011. I'm a bit anxious since I don't know much about weddings that took place at this resort. The resort seems really beautiful though. We are going to be a group between 30 to 40. I want to have a nice private reception diner. Do you know the cost of the reception diner when it's private and do you know where it can take place? I also want to have a lot of decoration/flowers...do you know their options for decoration and how much it is? Sorry I have a lot of questions :S Thanks!!!!!!!!

Hello Ladies! Does anyone knows if the weather in Jamaica is still as nice in May as in April? We want to get married in May 2011 but we are not sure if the weather would be nicer in Cuba or Jamaica. HELP!!

Quote: Originally Posted by AngelaVaradero Very exciting! It feels far away but will surely come fast. All we have booked is the wedding day and time (Apr. 25 @ 2pm), but that's it! I'm not sure either what steps are next, I had asked her but I didn't get any response about that. How did you get her to send the contract? Is this when you would decide on other details such as dinner and private space if needed? I'm not really sure...my TA told me that she made a submission to, I think it's called «vendors» in English...I just know the name in French....and we are suppose to receive a contract. I just spoke with my TA and she just received a respond but only from Montreal and we have to wait for the next one (we are tow groups...one from Montreal and one from Moncton NB). I guess that I need to sign both contract to save my week and the price...but I'm not sure...I found that it's hard to understant...I don't know if it's just me!!! Can I ask you was is you quote? Mine is 1545 from Montreal on April 1st and 1324$ on April 28th.

Quote: Originally Posted by AngelaVaradero I was very excited to find this thread, everyone seems very helpful! Just booked our Wedding for April 2011 at ILA - Can't wait! HI!! Congrats on your upcoming wedding! I'm also getting married in April (April 1st to April 8th). My TA sent out a submission at ILA last Sunday so I'm waiting to see the contract. I'm not sure how things work after you sign the contarct. Have you proceed the same way to book? Have you already booked your wedding day? I can't wait to finally book!! Mags