smanriquez

I got married at the Moon Palace on Saturday April 30, 2011.  I decided to use the services of DJ Mannia because they came highly recommended on bestdestinationweddings.com.  I never once felt worried or regret with selecting their DJ services.  They were extremely professional, responded quickly to my emails and answered all my questions.  They assured me that they would keep all my guest dancing and I had nothing to worry about.  They were right!!!

Carols DJ's my wedding.  He contacted me several weeks before my wedding providing me a break down of songs he will such as daughter - father dance, first dance, etc.  They asked for a small list of songs I would like played in order for them to have an idea of what type of music we like.  

I met Carols the day of my wedding, he was dressed professional, had an extremly professional attitutude and knew exactly what I wanted as the bridal party entrance and bride and groom entrance.  The music selection he played from cocktail hour to dinner and to dancing was exactly what I wanted.  Carlos was able to add extra songs which flowed nicely with the same kind of music we had requested.  My guest could not stop raving about the awesome DJ.  People danced all night and  some even started to dance on the bar.  We even paid to have Carols play an extra hour.  He had no problem with doing this and was willing to stay as long as we needed him.  It was an amazing night and I have the DJ to thank for that.  I would higly recommend DJ Mannia and I would defintely use this company again.  I felt so happy about selecting this DJ company.  Anyone would be crazy if they did not use DJ Mannia to DJ their event.  The DJ is one of the best choices I made with my destination wedding.

A+++ for this company.  Thank you to bestdestinationwedding for pointing me in the right direction!  DJ Mannia you have a fan for life here in California!  Thank you so much for being a part of our special day.  You are awesome!!!


Sonya

California
 

Hi Maykaym4.  Congrats on your wedding!  Great news on the photographer!  How did you get around bringing in an outside photographer in the Moon Palace?  Did you get a day pass or get them a room?  I'm getting married at the MP on 4/30/11 and I've hired Juan Navarro who lives locally.

Thanks!
 

Originally Posted by maykaym4 

Congratulations on booking, GeorgiaPeach!

 

We just got married 2/13/11 at MP and we booked Sascha Gluck for our wedding and a TTD session afterwards.  He was AMAZING and his pricing was VERY reasonable.  We did a 7-hour package (5 hours the day of and a 2-hour TTD session the next day) and it came in right around $2,000.  He also offers smaller packages for less.  I would definitely check him out!  cancunphotos.net

 

Good luck!
 

 

Thank you for the picture.  This really gives me an idea of how long the walk way is.. You looked stunning!

This is an amazing review.  WOW!!  Thank you so much for being so detailed and taking the time to do this.  This review is really going to help future brides of the MP.  You looked stunning and your wedding was beautiful.  Thanks again!

Great reveiw.. ahhh.. I feel really good about choosing Moon Palace.. Thank you for taking the time to write this up.. Your wedding was beautiful.. Flower girl was a little doll!

Brandy these brochures are AMAZING!  Rebecca is the best!  Your guest are going to love these!  I can't wait to get started on mine! 

I'm getting married at the Tucan Gazebo.  The walk way looks reall long.  Any idea of the distance of the walk way up to the gazebo?  Every time I ask my WC, she sends me a picture but doesnt say the distance.  Any idea??  Thanks!
 

Originally Posted by lbbMPC 

the Venado Terrace is in the very top right corner of the map ... its on the border between Nizuc and Grand.  thats where we're having our reception at Jan 30 ... figured it was a little out of the way and not as many random people will be walking by, right on the beach and we're staying in Sunrise, so I wanted to get our guests out to a different part of the resort for a change of scenary.  our wedding is in the Bugambilias Gazebo.

I liked the Tucan Gazebo but didn't want a 10 mile walk from my room to the gazebo!

Janina Mendoza is also my Miami office coordinator.  She is awesome!  She gets back to me right away, answers any questions about booking rooms and is very professional.  4/30/2011 is getting close!  whoo hoo!

Originally Posted by summergirl 

My wedding is in Jan 2011 Moon and my wedding coordinator is Janina Mendoza, I have never had a problem with her,  My cousin got married in 2009, she had Janina and she told me she was great .. I Google her and she has good reviews.

Before submitting my info I requested her to be my coordinator.

She is been really helpful and putting me in contact with my wedding coordinator in Mexico right away.

 

I can't wait for my special day

 

Hey Jess.. are you asking her for free nights? or a free presidential suite?? LOL.. Maybe you are asking for to many things, hey nothing is free... gotta pay ...!!!!!!

 

Karma..Karma Karma....

Hi there!  Congrats!  I'm getting married at the MP on 4/30/2011.  I'll be interested to hear other brides feedback regarding tips.
 

Originally Posted by R&DVolz2011 

Hi Ladies!  I am getting married on April 11th at the MP....It's coming up so fast, I can't believe it!!! 

 

I have a question about what the 2010 brides gave for tips to their MP wedding coordinator, and any others that should receive tips....How much did you give and what is considered appropriate?  How do you know?  I want to make sure I give the right amount because so far my WC is wonderful! 

 

Or -- if you have a link to a different thread that has these answers I would greatly appreciate it!

 

Thanks in advance!

Very nice invites.. I bet your guests were blown away.!

Those are super cute!!

Great job Brandy!  They look very beachy and festive!!  Your guests are going to love them..!

I'm bummed!!  I dont have enough posts and I really like this idea.. Can someone email them directly to me?  Please PM me if you can and I'll give you my email.  In the mean time, I'll keep posting!

Hi Angela,

I'll be there on 4/27/11 but I already have a photographer booked.  Cristina is also my WC and she is awesome!  She always gets back to me that same day or the very next.  I think we got lucky with Cristina. 

I haven't mentioned an outside photographer to Cristina yet.  I think I'm just going to get them a day pass.  Wish me luck!

Congrats Angie!  Your dress is beautiful...

Saving this welcome letter!  Very sweet and touching!  Thank you!

I love the cake boxes.  I'm going to have to steal that idea!
 

Originally Posted by *Rachel* 

OH I will have to see what I still have lurking around... hopefully some stuff although I was married two years ago! This was my color combo, but I added brown last minute. I had a ton of photos in files and I will see if I can dig up DIY programs, menus and cake boxes. I wasn't thrilled with my flowers because I didn't get the bouquet I requested, BUT it WAS still pink and orange. LOL



I used plain white cake boxes and bought a bunch of different scrap book paper. I cut them to fit the boxes and printed my monogram on a nice thick paper. Glued those on top. Really inexpensive!


Sign that went next to the cake and boxes.




And in action... lol

Menus-

Orange and fushia cardstock. Printed on the same ivory, shimmery paper as the cake boxes and secured with a brown brad just for a fun detail.

Programs constructed the same way:

I will try to see if I can find the template for these. Naturally the monogram can't be used, but the orange flower design at the bottom can be used if anyone is interested.

Thank you tags that I attached to mini tequila bottles with rafia for the men and wrapped ribbon around pashminas for the ladies with these on top.



Used a thank you stamp on the other side.

Sorry no pic in action... I bought the tequila in MX and constructed in our hotel room prior to the wedding. I actually forgot the pashminas in my room so the ladies didn't get them til the day after the wedding. OOPS! See... even with years of planning things can still get messed up. Just gotta roll with it.

Originally Posted by sarafish81 

 

Marie,

 

I copied this one off of a thread on here awhile ago. Hope it helps!

 

Dear Family and Friends,

 

The waiting is finally over!! Welcome to sun, sand and relaxation…Welcome to (name of resort)! We are both so happy and feel very blessed to be able to have you here at our wedding in (destination). We are especially honoured that you have traveled this far to be a part of our marriage celebration.

 

Many years from now, when we look back on our life and this day, we’ll remember that being surrounded by the family and friends we hold so dearly was the perfect beginning to our life as husband and wife. Each of you are providing us with special memories that we shall treasure forever.

 

We hope you enjoy the “goodies†included in this welcome bag. They are just a small token of our appreciation.

 

Please make the most of your vacation here in (name of destination). We hope the next few days will be as memorable for you as they will be for us.

 

With Love,

 

 

Bride & Groom

 This is exactly what I was looking for!  Thank you!!!

Exactly what I needed...Thank you!!

love this idea!!!  Very creative!

Super cute labels!  Thank you for sharing!!

Super cute idea!!!  Love the labels!

That is HILARIOUS!!

I love the koozies!  Great Job on those! 

 

Originally Posted by Brandy 

No the chapstick was fine when it arrived

I love the spanish tile.. Very creative and adds that Mexico flavor!