CarlaATL

Thanks for sharing the pictures Gabi! Harris and I are only 4 weeks away, and we can't wait!!!

Hello Ladies, Here's what I've been told from Ileana: She quoted $18 pp for table/chair setup, BUT she said that's all negotiable based on what we want as far as chair covers, bows, etc. It's my understanding that the price goes down if you take some of those things away. She told me there was no fee to have an outside photographer. I don't have that in writing, but I've already put a deposit down with La Luna Photographers, so I'm hoping that won't change! I didn't hear anything about bringing your own alcohol, but they are flexible with the bar too - for example, you can limit the bar to beer and wine, pay by the drink per person (v. open bar), or select a limited bar to cater the pricing to your budget. We're also getting a lower price for the Carribbean Buffet per person because I'm having her take off the desserts (since we're having a wedding cake and don't feel the need to offer desserts at the buffet). I've actually been really impressed so far on just how flexible Ileana has been on allowing us to create what we want for our wedding day weekend. It seems like she's willing to work with you on just about anything. Anyway, I hope that was helpful! If any of you have any other tips to share, that's be awesome. Have a great weekend and a happy Thanksgiving! Carla:-)

Thank you and congratulations on your engagement too! I've actually already booked a photographer, Rachel, with La Luna Photography...I just feel in love with their pictures...but thank you for the recommendation! I spoke with Ileana today and I'm going to reach out to Gabi. Ileana's sending me 2 links I think of different vendors they use (with Planner 1 being one of them). My fiance and I are going to have speakers set up at our reception so we can play our own playlists through an iPod, and I think we might get a salsa band for a few hours! Ileana said she could send me a few links to different bands that we can choose from. We're going to have a bonfire the night before our wedding on the beach, and I just CAN'T WAIT for that! There's actually an awesome review on Trip Advisor from a gal who just had a wedding there, and it consistently sounds like the most perfect place to have an intimate nice wedding. Check it out when you get a minute if you can! I think we're going to do a site visit in January, and I can't wait to see La Amada with my own eyes! We're not using a travel agent, and we've negotiated a group rate with the hotels ourselves. We're pretty much leaving it up to our guests if they'd like to use their own travel agent or book directly through the hotel. Again, thanks for all of your tips! I'd love to hear how everyone's plans are progressing. Have a great weekend and a happy Thanksgiving! Carla:-)

Thank you and congratulations on your engagement too! I've actually already booked a photographer, Rachel, with La Luna Photography...I just feel in love with their pictures...but thank you for the recommendation! I spoke with Ileana today and I'm going to reach out to Gabi. Ileana's sending me 2 links I think of different vendors they use (with Planner 1 being one of them). My fiance and I are going to have speakers set up at our reception so we can play our own playlists through an iPod, and I think we might get a salsa band for a few hours! Ileana said she could send me a few links to different bands that we can choose from. We're going to have a bonfire the night before our wedding on the beach, and I just CAN'T WAIT for that! There's actually an awesome review on Trip Advisor from a gal who just had a wedding there, and it consistently sounds like the most perfect place to have an intimate nice wedding. Check it out when you get a minute if you can! I think we're going to do a site visit in January, and I can't wait to see La Amada with my own eyes! We're not using a travel agent, and we've negotiated a group rate with the hotels ourselves. We're pretty much leaving it up to our guests if they'd like to use their own travel agent or book directly through the hotel. Again, thanks for all of your tips! I'd love to hear how everyone's plans are progressing. Have a great weekend and a happy Thanksgiving! Carla:-)

Hi Gabi, I just spoke with Ileana on the phone this morning, and she said she often works with you on table/chair setup and decorations. I'm planning on bringing down some of my own decorations, but I would love to get some information from you. We would like simple but elegant. Plain chairs, maybe some decorations on the chairs closest to the ailse for the ceremony, etc. My personal email address is [email protected]. Thanks so much! Carla

Hello Ladies, My fiance and I just got engaged on 10/10/10, and we're getting married at La Amada on Arpil 17th, 2011! We're currently in the process of negotiating a group room rate. I've never been to this hotel, but I've read great things by both brides-to-be on this site who have visited La Amada and also on Trip Advisor. I think it sounds perfect for a wedding!!! I plan on using Ileana as my sole wedding coordinator and using La Amada for flowers, chairs and tables, etc. It sounds like they're really flexible on bringing your own decorations, so I think I'm going to bring my own table centerpieces and ribbons for the ailse chairs (have family help bring it all down). We're planning on having up to 100 guests, but it's too early to tell for sure who's coming at this point. I would love to hear more about what you think of the space when you visit and any thoughts you may have to advise me. We're planning this wedding in 5 months from far away with maybe one site visit in January or February, so any help would be greatly appreciated as far as what spots you think would be best for the dinner reception, for a band, etc. Best of luck to all of you! Carla