lisanicole

They willl allow it. I emailed them and asked for just videographer rates and they gave them to me. I cannot remember the exact price though. They did remind me that I will be paying a fee for using an outside photograper though!

Quote: Originally Posted by jesmcan That is an awesome idea! that will help future November brides I am going to work on it to see what you come up with and than we can combine. That is a great idea. I feel like I am really behind schedule.

Quote: Originally Posted by anacj13 We live in Norwalk, CT:) So nice to see another CT bride on here that will be getting married in the Riviera Maya! I am currently living in White Plains, NY but used to live in Stamford, CT! Getting married 11/12 in Riviera Maya also!

Quote: Originally Posted by anacj13 Lisa Nicole - we are looking into having our Catholic ceremony at the chapel at the iberostar. Have you visisted the resort yet? We are going at the end of this month to see the chapel. I will take pics of what I see while I am there in case you're interested. Angelina - I hear you on the finances! One of my best friends has been unemployed for almost a year now. I asked her to be one of my bridesmaids because she literally is like a sister but I also made sure to tell her I understood if she could not make it because of financial reasons. She is somehow still planning on going and pulling every move she can to be there. Did you go to Iberostar? How was it? I have never been there!

I am going for two weeks also. I do not think it will be too long. I am switching resorts for my honeymoon though. We will go leaving Iberostar and going down to Secrets adults only for the 2nd week.

I also have the menu pptions if you would like them. You have a choice of 5 menu's I believe. The only thing I was told was beach receptions have to be buffet. I was also recently informed that if I used the ballroom guests would have to be transported after dinner. That is not an option so Cajun it is for me (buffet is also not an option). I am going to ask about the place by the pool though since I will have over 60 guests attending.

I am getting married at Iberostar Maya on November 12, 2010! We have 40 people booked already but I have not sent invitations yet. I plan on sending invites out in June. I got my dress, still deciding on bridesmaids dresses, booked DJ, still deciding on photographer!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lindobride14 Thanks -- that's a good barometer. I think ours are still a bit high because we're about eight months out. Must say they have come down quite a bit since April so hopefully that continues ) Did you do a fixed rate from the Maya or are your guests booking individually? Most of my guests are booking through destinationweddings.com. Iberostar just had a big fall sale (45% off reg rates) and everyone who booked received a credit due to the sale.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lindobride14 Hi all- Anyone past/future Lindo brides mind telling me what rates you paid for a 7 nt stay? We are about to send out save the dates w/ pricing info and the current rate is 1329 (not including airfare) Is this comparable to what anyone else paid? Seems a bit high . . . My brother and his girlfriend just booked on Monday... 1520 for 7 nights including airfare at the Maya. Airfare from NY (JFK).

I am getting married November 12th. Some of my guests (including myself) booked in January for 380 non stop round trip from NY. Non stop is now over 600 round trip. Many of my guests have since only booked the room in the hope flights will go down during the summer.

Quote: Originally Posted by Boo How fun! The two dresses I am debating between are by lea ann as well Mathia and Annabelle, I have some issues with the top of Mathia but I love the overall look, and then Annabelle I love the top its the bottom that is giving me issues... I havent been able to try on any other dresses though! Lea-Ann Belter Bridal - Algonquin Collection - Annabelle Lea Ann Belter Bridal - Niagara Collection - Mathia I love "Mathia". It was my first choice in pictures but no salon anywhere near me had a sample for me to try on. I love the style of the dress. I almost bought another designers dress just like it but decided to go with Lea Ann Belter. Her dresses are so light and I love the material!

laurenvuitton - Beautiful dress! I think I tried an Alvina Valante dress just like that! I love it!

I just purchased a dress for my wedding in Riviera Maya on November 12, 2010. It is Lea Ann Belter "Isabella" Lea Ann Belter Bridal - Niagara Collection - Isabella

Quote: Originally Posted by Lindobride14 Anyone look into having their reception on the beach? I received an email from the WC at the Lindo and it lists "Beach Party" as one of the options. The picture is beautiful. They have a lit dancefloor and uplighting underneath the tables. I was curious if anyone has seen this or knows what the lighting, etc. would cost. I looked into having my reception on the beach. It looks fantastic! The problem for me was that they only offer buffet style dinner and both of our parents are against buffet dinner at reception.

Quote: Originally Posted by beachwedding2012 Is anyone else planning a wedding at Iberostar Paraiso Maya? Or has anyone had their wedding here? I've been here twice but have never seen a wedding here, and i have no idea where to start? Hi. I am getting married at the Maya on November 12, 2010. I have never been there before!

I am trying to decide between LeaAnne Belter Mathia and Isabella!

We are dancing to Leather and Lace by Stevie Nicks.

I also chose Secrets Maroma for my honeymoon! We are getting married at Iberostar Maya, staying at Iberostar Grand and moving to Secrets for the honeymoon.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lindobride14 Can I ask what flight/hotel rates u were quoted by them ? I'm trying to ascertain what a "good rate" is . A local TA gave us an estimate of 1596 for a week and nonstop is abt another 100. Is this the going rate or can we do better? Only a few people booked for a week. Most people so far have booked for 4 nights. My parents got 1600 per person at Iberostar Maya, direct flight from JFK including all taxes and transfers. I believe Lindo was quoted to us about 100 less per person. I have a feeling that prices may drop soon with all the negative press about traveling to Mexico.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lindobride14 Shannon- I don't know -- It must be! I was surprised by that too because all the info online says no deposit is required. However, Reyna said that in order to reserve our date she needed 25% of the package price (which I just estimated off the 2010 prices since 2011 aren't out yet) along with a copy of both sides of my credit card and my ID. Reyna's laughing her way to the bank with my $. haha Lisa- Yes, if you get that in writing, I would really appreciate it if you could forward that to me! BTW, who is your wedding planner and what details is she handling? I'm not using one currently, but am admittedly a little anxious about handling all the details myself. I am using Destinationweddings.com. My TA has been very helpful. Not only his he booking all my guests (at the lowest rates anyone can find) he also is working with Iberostar. He has personally met both wedding planners and they seem to have a good relationship with him. They answer all his emails within a day. He also helped me with booking DJ and photographer (still have not decided on that though!)

Quote: Originally Posted by Lindobride14 Hi Lisa, Thank you SO much for sending that. Gives me some peace of mind to see it on paper with all the conflicting info out there. I think the room looks very nice. It was really important to us, too, that dinner and dancing be in the same location. Can't wait to see pics from your wedding! I would do the "Dream" Religious Package for $4,650. Quick question for you : The sheet says $20pp over the 10 guests included. Is the $13pp open bar in addition to that? I am also confused about that. I have asked many times and only get a response of "you will need to pay additional open bar fee per guest over 10". She attaches the open bar prices which state 13.00 per person. If I can get her to write "the 20.00 per person does not apply only the 13.00 per person" I will send you a copy of that email. The room does look nice. My wedding planner has been to a wedding there and said they do a beautiful job.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lindobride14 Lisa- Yes, if you could email me that info that would be very helpful. My email is [email protected]. Thanks in advance! I just emailed you the pictures I received and the different packages I was sent to chose from.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lindobride14 Lisanicole- Can I ask what the Dream package includes and what the price is? Also, have you see the Cajun restaurant? the pictures I have been able to find on the web don't give me a good idea of what the room looks like. Are you having a DJ or band at the Cajun as well or does dancing have to be done elsewhere? I really like pics I've seen of a bride's wedding at the Del Mar's Italian restaurant, and I know you can do your entire reception in that venue -- which is important to us. Do you happen to know if Lindo brides can have their reception at the Del Mar? The Dream package is $5,000 (if you have legal ceremony). It includes the 4 hour dinner reception, welcome cocktail party and alot of other stuff. I have the list if you want me to email it to you send me your email address. I can also send pictures of the Cajun rest. that I was sent (a few with reception set up). We are having the dinner and dancing all at the Cajun. We hired DJ Bob for the full 4 hours. It was very important to me that dinner and dancing all take place in the same venue. I did not want my guests taking a trolly from dinner to reception.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lindobride14 Pujo, Sorry to butt in on your convo, but I just booked the Lindo for our wedding today! In fact, this is my first post on BDW. I was told by my TA that the only venue for a private reception is Lindo's cajun restaurant for $1100 plus an unspecified "open bar fee." I was disappointed that this was the only option. Any input on this? If La Brisa is an option, I certainly want to look into this. Reyna in the Sales Dept just confirmed my date today and said I will be dealing directly with the WC's at the Lindo going forward. Their names are Lili Perez and Mayra Ramirez. Is this who you have been working with? if so, have you found them helpful? Hi. I am getting married at Maya on 11/12/10. I was also told the Cajun restuarant is the only option for private dinner reception. I was told if you bought the Dream package this was included free of charge. The open bar fee seems to be $13.00 per person (i say seems as it is hard to get anyone to confirm this amount). I was told La Brisa is part of Grand. If I wanted to have my reception there I would have to pay 125.00 per guest not staying at the Grand plus an additional per person fee over that. I never received that amount as I have kids coming (not allowed at La Brisa) and I do not want to spend that kind of money (I will have around 60 people not staying at Grand).

Thanks. That is the same as he quoted me. I guess his prices went up becaues others got him last year for cheaper!