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Is anyone using DJ Bob? If so, how much are you paying him? I was quoted a price through Iberostar yet doing research (googling) found he was much cheaper for others. Thanks!

I am getting married on November 12, 2010 at the Maya. I am having a private dinner reception. I was told that this was not an option until this year (2010). That prior to this year the only private dinner reception was offered at DelMar.

Quote: Originally Posted by amyrot I'm the Italian restaurant too though Shannon, so maybe the difference is in the amount of people? I don't know how many- maybe 30. not sure yet. I know you are having a lot Shannon- Lisanicole- how about you? I am having between 40-55. Its hard to tell how many people are going to actually come! We are inviting 115 but I think 1/2 will not come.

Quote: Originally Posted by amyrot well you know what though it makes more sense now because I see you are at the Maya and I'm at the Lindo, so the other girls are del mar/paraiso beach. That must just be the difference- different facilities. Did they tell you to have the choices made when you come on placecards? No they did not. I was told that guests can chose at the reception. I hope this does not change as the wedding gets closer.

Quote: Originally Posted by amyrot See now why did she tell me 4 choices for the italian place? but she wouldn't confirm them for me yet? I wonder if its just a difference between the individual resorts? I also received four choices. My wedding coodinator says he has an email stating that I can chose between four different menu's each with four selections as main course. I am so confused!

Is anyone having a private dinner reception? If so, where are you having it? Also, I was given four menus to chose from or a beach buffet. Has anyone chose the dinner they will have?

I am getting married at the Maya on November 12th. I am having a private reception. I am told I can have it at Cajun restuarant or ballroom depending upon occupancy at resort at the time. They would shut down the restuarant for us if occupancy is low. If not, we will use the ballroom.

Quote: Originally Posted by dana Most of our guests will be flying from Newark and we are looking at about 875 for room for 5 nights and then airfare. Right now airfare is about $400. I have my guests flying from Newark/JFK and have not found many resorts that are under 1,000 for 5 nights. I was quoted a few resorts for 3 nights for around 800.00 but not five.

Quote: Originally Posted by jaccat15 thanks! I put a deposit on Paradisus today! so excited!!! Did they ever get back to you regarding having a Jewish wedding? I have asked this question to all the resorts I am looking at and not one has answered that question. Thanks.

I still cannot decide between Paradisus and Iberostar Maya!!! Either way I am booking standard room in hopes of a free upgrade (i better get one since I am brining along 50 people!!). If not, I can always pay for upgrade when I get there.

Quote: Originally Posted by meenaya Hi everyone! I just got engaged and am researching a last-minute wedding in the Riviera Maya/Cancun area in April/May 2010! We are looking for a kid-friendly AI resort with good food for about 50 guests, with a nice aqua beach and less than 1 hour from the airport. We are trying to avoid wedding factories and would like a relatively secluded beach wedding location with a good wedding coordinator. We have visited Paradisus Riviera and Moon Palace, both which have seaweed and dark beaches. Has anyone had or seen weddings that you would recommend? Thank you in advance!! The Paradisus did have a dark beach? I was scared of that. I have been decided between Paradisus and Iberostar but my decision may have just been made! A nice blue clear beach is very important to me!

The package I picked says it includes bride's hairstyle and make up application. I will probably ask for a test run before the actual wedding. I can always have one of my friends reapply/fix as needed.

Quote: Originally Posted by laurenvuitton Hey Girls - instead of going through all the post (again) thought this would be easier.. what is the policy on having an outside DJ?? We are having DJ Mannia! Thanks <3 I was told that you can only have an outside photographer/DJ if you presented them as hotel guests and paid for them to stay overnight. I am hoping that information is wrong!

Quote: Originally Posted by laurenvuitton Lisa - I am going there on Monday to check it out - plus check out some of the pics from brides that have had their weddings there, beach is pretty large and Ive seen pics from al of ceremonies. Also, I'm November 13th! Lauren Please let me know how it is when you get back!! All the pictures I have seen the beach looks very nice. I have been reading reviews though and most people seem to agree the beach is a negative at the resort. So confusing!! Wow! The day after me! You can adjust your wedding after seeing mine and learning from our mistakes ha ha

I have contacted both Iberostar and Paradisus asking about Jewish weddings. My fiance is Jewish and his family would really like to incorporate that into our ceremony. I have not heard back from either resort yet.

Hi everyone. I am new here! Just started planning my wedding for November 12, 2010!!! I am still deciding between Iberostar and Paradisus. Has anyone been to Paradisus before? I am concerned as I am told the beach is not very nice. Is this true??