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Quote: Originally Posted by MexicoBeachBride2010 That's what I am doing! I got this option too before they changed it. In that case don't worry about the bar because you pay a $10/person fee for alcohol. Atleast that is what I was told. Let's chat sometime and bounce ideas off one another since we have the same stuff! ) PM any questions you have! I will definitely PM you! I'm so new at this I have to find out how,lol. When is your wedding? I’m happy we found each other, we’ll be able to support each other ) My WC told me that the 10$/person was because they were closing the terrace to other guests and I would have waiters dedicated to my wedding only. She never mentioned alcohol. Can you forward me the info she gave you please..

Quote: Originally Posted by MexicoBeachBride2010 When's your wedding, where's your dinner (private or free), did you book a spot for a reception (if you have >20 people)? I can answer anything you need. I just think you don't want to hasseled or make your guests who are paying good money walk to get drinks. You will end up missing people and be treated like any other guest at the bar. If you can spend the extra money I recommend it. If not everyone makes the best of it but it wouldn't be my first choice. I really value your opinion. I will have a semi-private dinner and reception on the tres carabelas terrace (they don't offer this anymore) with 50 guests. Is the bar in the restaurant of the tres carabelas close enough? Is it usually crowded early July?

Quote: Originally Posted by MexicoBeachBride2010 I disagree about this. I was there in May 2009 for my May 2010 wedding and although the bars are close they aren't that close. It takes a couple minute walk. Also do you really want guests leaving your reception to go get drinks? My budget is tight but I would recommend doing some sort of bar whether its open bar or buying bottles and hiring bartenders. You don't want your guests to walk to get drinks and miss things. They also would have to wait for drinks at the bar like any other guests and by doing your own bar (open or bottles) you get personalized service and it's quick. The closest bar to the parrot bar is the terrace or lobby bar and the closest to the wet bar is the steakhouse/seafood restaurants. Both of these can get alittle crowded between 8-10. I wasn't going to do open bar but once I was there and saw the options and timed the walk to the bars I decided it really was better to do some sort of bar and I rearranged my money to accommodate it. They now offer open bar for a flat $500 which includes extra, most receptions are 2 hours so for $1000 if you can manage it, do it! You won't be sorry! Plus it's your wedding! Do you really want to keep walking and getting drinks instead of dancing and celebrating!? Or do your own bottles and hire the bartenders. You girls already visited the hotel and are making me think twice now. Is there a bar near the terrace? Is it crowded usually? Do you think I should do the open bar. I'm so undecided and need your advices. Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lindsay521 I am not getting married at the Majestic (it was my original choice but I have changed to the Palma Real) however, when my fiance and I were interested in the Majestic we decided to take a trip so we were there last March checking things out and I can tell you for sure that the open bar is not necessary. I was very nervous about this as well because I thought it was crazy to pay for an open bar at an all inclusive however once I saw where all the bars were I did change my mind. Obviously you want to make it as easy for your guests as possible but if you do want to save $500 and use it on something else you might want I hope I can ease your concerns that everyone will be drinking like fish regardless!! Do you know if there is a bar near the steak house/tres carabelas terrace? I also don't think that paying for an open bar in an all-inclusive is necessary, but I also don't want my guest to walk far to get some drinks.

Welcome! I'm a newbie too

I'm also new. It's true it's kinda difficult to find my way around

Can you e-mail me your template? I ALSO HATE the point system, I am unable to view because I don't have enought points. [email protected] Thanks

Would you mind emailing it to me at [email protected]? I'm still a newbie. Thanks!