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Thank you! You're right, I have to keep in mind (and I'm learning) that destination planning is different. If it were here, I would definitely want every detail correctly listed on the contract! lol  Well I'm excited...we're going to sign the contract!!! Jaccat15 you'll have to let me know how everything goes. I'm in January 2012 so I have a while...but loving the journey!

At knitgirl: I was actually in the process this week of signing contract and sending deposit. Hopefully that's not the norm!! I would definitely follow up...and it's so good you have bank proof!!! I do have a question for everyone, I did the Q & A and noticed most details I marked off (outside the date and names) were not included on the contract. For example, I marked Gazebo for location but the contract has beach. I've read that the contract is pretty "open" so should I press the issue right now about making the changes or should I just follow up later? I'm assuming that Cecilia is really swamped right now and overlooked those details...

I totally agree! With everyone's insight and sharing I feel really comfortable with planning! I am sooooo excited and the more I learn on this site, the more excited I become!! Lol

Thank you!

Thanks for the reply...and that's a very good point about the pictures!

Hello! I just sent PM...

Welcome and congratulations!!

Hey Everyone! Has anyone stayed or will stay in their honeymoon suites? I'm just trying to figure out if it's worth the extra money!

Hey Everyone! My fi and I are in the midst of signing the contract with the resort! This is so exciting, January 14, 2012 at Secrets Maroma!! Coconoir1908, may I have the photog info for Juan Navarro and Cecilia Dumas? Thank You

Welcome! This forum is so helpful and you'll find that there are so many to support and encourage you!!

Hey everyone, I am also a 2012 bride!! It's so good to know that Im not the lone ranger. My fi and I are looking at a January 2012 wedding. I look forward to sharing with and learning from everyone!

Hey Everyone! My FI and I were talking, and we decided to go with the ultimate package for our wedding. However, we actually like the food choices better on the silver menu. I know people have said Cecilia is pretty open, but has anyone switched out the menu options for their wedding food (or do you know if that is possible)?

Wow! Thanks for sharing and Ill definitely be reaching out to hear more about your experience.

Thanks everybody for the feedback. I've been looking at destinationweddings.com for a while now...but was a little uncertain. But hearing your responses is definitely helpful! I think I was most concerned about our getting comparable rates. With that said, I feel much better about moving forward with them now and will let you know how things go!

Hey ReeRee and Saza 175, I was thinking about using destinationweddings.com...has your experience been good so far? I've been dealing with Cecilia directly at Secrets, but I think I need help with arranging all the travel for my guest.

Hello! I am new to the forum but have had a lot of questions answered by reading the threads--so thank you! Like mellyrobert, I would also like to see photos of a wedding at the gazebo since we are considering that as our site. Also, Ive been searching the threads, are there any brides who have had a legal wedding at Secrets Maroma? I would like to know how that experience was...

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! I have already had a lot of my anxieties eased by reading the various threads....so this forum is definitely a great help!

Hello! I am a 2011 bride and so appreciating this website. We are considering having a May wedding at Secrets Maroma, so the threads relating to the resort have already been very helpful! I've also enjoyed reading the 2011 brides thread...it's good to know there are other brides in the same boat!