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Quote: Originally Posted by bikegirl I think we've all got the same budget - $1500! This is so odd that there are prices anywhere above $2000, even more so up to $3000. I've been checking newspapers and online and you can book some of these resorts we are all looking at for $1000-1500 inclusive of taxes/fees/etc (4.5-5 stars). These are not even "last minute deals". Some are for the next couple months, some I even specifically searched up to end of year and still I'm getting these types of prices compared to the outrageous ones people are being quoted. I just can't see what accounts for such a significant discrepancy. I'm really frustrated with it, I have no idea why the discrepancy! My TA says it's because tour operators have caught on to the DW trend and aren't offering the discounts they use to, they know they can charge more and people will go. I'm online checking prices for different times of the year and the prices are way less then what I'm getting quoted so far for the wedding...I really hope they go down soon!

your pics look awesome...very HOT!!!

naive : small town

I'm really trying to keep it around $1500 pp too...let's see if we can do it!

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsC-to-Be Hello Ladies Great thread, I am getting married January 20th at the Barcelo Maya Palace , Riviera Maya. So far, all I have done is ordered my dress, and reserved the date at the Palace. I am just starting to work with the location I have chosen for my at home reception. I too am waiting anxiously for rates ...I dont want to shock my guests either with 2K+ for a week!! I told them I was hoping for no more than 1500 for them to pay ..So we will see. That's the same thing I've told my guests...my FI and I have capped pricing at $1500. If it ends up being more then we'll have to change resorts

a lot of brides seem to be getting married there : Mexico

run/walk 7.5 kms!

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I'm interested in these too..can't wait to see the rest.

sad : frown

They look great...can't wait to see the rest!!!

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I'm getting married Jan 9, 2011 at the Iberostar Rose Hall Beach in Jamaica. We chose January because my FI will be done school in Dec so it's pretty much the earliest we could get married, and the beginning of Jan is a fairly cheap time to travel (compared to the rest of the season). The pricing hasn't come out yet so we haven't booked the flights, resort, etc but we were able to secure the date with the resort; will have to wait about 1-2 mos to see what the prices will be. We sent out our STD's this past Jan and once we get the confirmed price, we'll out the formal invites. I've also already bought and ordered my dress and booked a photographer. I'm getting anxious though...I just want the pricing so I can book things!!!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn Blades Thanks Catalyst. I'm not 100% if Latoya is still there as she no longer responds to my emails. Maybe on holidays? Does anyone know the dimensions of the round tables at "Tony's", I am looking into table runner to make them a bit more colourful but I'm unsure of the size. Also do any of the 'Iberostar Beach' girls know if there is poolside dancing available as offered at the Suites? Ohhh! That's a good question! I'd love to know that too!

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Everything looked great...good luck !!!

They look great...wonderful job!

going to Portugal every 4 years to visit family...still go and vacation there what was your favourite meal as a kid?

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that's awesome