shan0487

Yep we had a family friend be the MC.  We did everything at once so he didn't really have to do much- wedding party entrance, into our first dance, into father daughter into mother son dance.  Then I think we ate and then did toasts and cake.   I didn't do the garter or bouquet toss.  The WC will help coordinate and then you can give him a run down of the order and he'll be fine! It worked out great even though our MC may have been a little drunk cause he misprounced a couple of our friends names even though he's known them for years!! haha.  oh well.

Originally Posted by Nicolew412 

& you had a friend/family member MC? My dad said he would MC for me because I'm doing the IPOD dock as well. The only things he really has to announce are first dance (only doing first dance with hubby, not doing father/daughter or son/mother dance), garter and bouquet toss, and cake cutting. I think he'll be fine. Just wondering how that went for you...

Thank you! They were a bachelorette gift from my bridesmaids!

Originally Posted by KWandCM 

Shan0487-- love the undies! Adorable!

I used the ipod dock for 4 hours with one speaker and it was $210.  Our reception was from 6-10 as well as our ceremony was at 4 and our cocktail was at 5.  Worked perfectly!

Originally Posted by YossiMeyer 

Hi ladies,

Can any brides past or present advise how much the iPod dock is to hire for 4 hours? I'm thinking from 6-10 as our ceremony time is 4pm. Also, on the sky terrace are extra lights needed? Are disco lights worth it? If so, what have you picked and why? I'm trying to work out my budgets and keep getting hit with unforeseen expenses!

Thanks so much

Xx

Both I believe..hopefully it's better now with it in Mexico!

Originally Posted by FutureMrsSingh 

Thanks for the feedback. Do you know if those issues existed before or after they moved the wedding planning department from Miami to Mexico?

I booked through a TA but I know past 2012 brides that booked directly through the resort had issues with time (resort taking forever to return emails, phone calls etc) and they sometimes had issues with booking links for guests to use. 

Originally Posted by FutureMrsSingh 

Hey ladies,

Just wondering how many of you booked your rooms directly through Moon Palace? I am having some issues with my travel agent getting better prices than what the resort is offering as their wedding group rate. Has anyone gone through the resort directly? Any issues?

Thanks!

Thanks for the info- I figured ROH meant something like that!

I emailed my WC so we'll see what she says.  Was Suzette your WC? I know she does Sun and Beach.  She was mine (I got married at Sun but stayed at Moon). 

Originally Posted by KristieT 

I am also trying to use it early-- we will see what they say..

 

ROH is Run of House i think it means whats available.

 

And yes no resort credit for the 3 free days, so if you went for a week (paid for 4 days) you would only get the credits you qualify for if staying 4 days

Thanks for the info- even though it's been 6 months I wonder if I could ask! We already booked our trip though and didn't book through Palace directly..so it may be a lost cause lol. 

What is ROH room type? So that mean you do not get resort credit when you do this then, correct?

Originally Posted by KristieT 

Hi Shan,   It was included in the packages this is what I was sent from my wedding coordinator. I suggest you ask about it:   •        3 complementary nights paying only $10.00 USD per person per night gratuities & Taxes  •        Room Type is ROH  •        Resort credit and no applicable. •        Based on availability.   •        For extra nights, value room rate available. 

And how did you get the free "anniversary nights?" I don't recall that being in my package from 2012. 

Hi Kristie!

We stayed in the Nizuc section for our wedding last year and we are returning for our anniversary and staying in the grand section- the rooms are bigger- the section is quieter and more modern.  The only downside is there are no oceanview rooms in this section but we can just walk outside and see the ocean!!

Originally Posted by KristieT 

Hi Brides!

 

I am a Beach Palace Past Bride and plan to use my "anniversary package (3 nights free) at Moon Palace.

I know this is a huge resort- I was wondering if anyone has suggestions of which part of the hotel to book our room in.

Is one area more modern? closer to beach, pool, restaurants etc? any advice is appreciated!

 

Thanks!

K

Yes the bridal party can cut off their wristbands..just make sure no one looses it- otherwise they have to pay like $50 for a new one.  Everyone can just bring their cut wristband up to the front desk the next day and they will give you a new one.  I never got a new one and no one said anything about me not having a wristband for 3 days lol. 

Originally Posted by newlyengaged13 

This goes out to any past Beach Palace Bride:

 

Are you and your bridal party allowed to cut your wristbands off for the wedding day?  That way they don't show up in the photos.  If so, is there a fee?

If you qualify you will pick from buffet menus- there are about 10 different dinner menus and a seperate list of menus for the cocktail hour.

Originally Posted by Futurefiler87 

Same here! I am really hoping to have the 75 room nights for private events so that we can do that and maybe a morning after brunch and/or welcome dinner. If you qualify for unlimited private events do you know how the food works for that?

Hi Carolina.  Send me a PM and I'll send you my instructions on how to make the starfish aisle decorations!

shanna

Originally Posted by CarolinaM 

Hi shan0487

I will like to know where you found one and how to make it.

yay!!! Hope you are enjoying every moment of it and I hope it doesn't rain too much while you are there!!! Can't wait to see you as a beautiful bride!

Originally Posted by AmayaMeister2Be 

Hi ladies!! I'm here and it's great. Even the rain doesn't ruin the fun. I just had my appointment with Valeria our onsite coordinator and she is very nice and helpful. We just walked by bugambilias and it made it much more exciting to know in a few days I'll be there to officially walk down an aisle. I will try to post pictures a little later today.

I used Marvin in November- I paid $65 for each bridesmaid bouquet and $165 for my bouquet.  His prices are not the cheapest but he does an amazing job and it's cheaper than getting them through the resort!

Originally Posted by Amberya17 

Has anyone worked with Marvin recently. Seems his prices have gone off. He told me his least expensive bridesmaid bouqet is $45, even when I need 10 plus tons of other flowers! Anyone have any other recommendations in the area?

I had 40 people and 6 tables.  We reserved 2 tables- for the wedding party and then we had our parents sit at a table next to us.  It worked out fine!

Originally Posted by Nicolew412 

Hey guys,

 

Any past brides or future brides...what did/are you doing for place cards on tables for dinner reception? I only have 25 guests; about 8 people per table (we have 3 tables) but I do want certain people at certain tables, so I do think I need assigned seating. Do you think I should just order the place cards and have them already placed at each seat?

 

Any advice would be great! Just wondering what past brides did as well...

 

- Nicole

We did the first look thing as well the day of the wedding- otherwise we wouldn't have gotten in our all pics before dark.  I liked sharing that special moment just the two of us before the ceremony!

Since the dress was different for my TTD I was fine with it- it just felt like I was playing dress up! I wouldn't have wanted to take our TTD pictures in my real wedding dress the day before the wedding. 

Originally Posted by jenn4285 

Aww , ya sometimes schedules don't work, I think we will be taking our pic prior to the wedding so we aren't rushing around to make it to the dinner! I am not too sure yet, how I feel about the FI seeing me before, although I am not too supersticious..how did u feel about it?

Thank you!  I was very happy with how they turned out! We ended up having to do these the day before our wedding so that is why I had to buy a different dress..but people think that i just added the blue sash for these pictures and the dresses are the same so it worked out after a little help from my husband's grandma to alter the dress a bit!

Originally Posted by jenn4285 


these pictures are just perfect!

Here is mine- it is also a ebay knock off I got for $150!

Congrats!! You are going to have an amazing time!! When is your wedding?  I will be there from Nov 25-30 with my husband for our 1 year anniversary!!! Can't wait!!!!!!

Originally Posted by FutureMrsSingh 

Hello ladies,

I am also planning a November 2013 wedding at Moon Palace, Cancun. 

This site has been *so* amazingly helpful and I am grateful to have found so many fellow brides to connect with. 

Congratulations to everyone and happy planning!

Lol good! You are quite welcome!

Originally Posted by Heyily 

Hello Shan0487!  I meant to address my question(s) to you, LOL!  I noticed you had a November wedding and got excited! Thank you so much for the helpful information and timeline!  This is DEFINITELY HELPFUL! 

Nicole,

I rented the ipod for my entire reception! We had a friend act as MC and do all the announcing and made playlists for each thing (first dance, cake cutting, dance music, dinner music etc) so the ipod tech knew when to play what.  It took me probably 4 hours to make the music but it was worth saving the $800 to me! It worked out great! Just make sure you tell the tech not to let anyone change the music!

Originally Posted by Nicolew412 

Hey guys,

 

So I rented the IPOD dock for our cocktail hour and reception so we're not doing a DJ. I was wondering what  you guys did regarding announcements, like first dance, cake cutting, throwing of bouquet, etc...?

 

Did you have a family member announce these things?

 

And setting up this music on my IPOD is stressing me out. Did you guys do one long playlist? Or separate playlists for cocktail hour, reception, etc...

 

I think I'm going to need someone a little more tech savvy to help me with this.

 

- Nicole

I'm not sure who you are talking to..but I was married in November so I'll put in my two sense lol.

The weather was perfect in November (we are going back the same week for our anniversary!) 

It was high 70s low 80s during the day and then in the high 60s low 70s at night- bring a sweater cause when it's windy it can get chilly at night close to the beach!

The ocean was cold- but you can still manage to get almost waist deep and be fine!

My wedding was at 4pm as well.  The sun will set around 5:15 (I think- there is a website you can check for sunset time- just goggle sunset time in november). 

My schedule was:

First look photos (which I recommend for the limited time you have after the ceremony before the sun sets) at 2:15

2:30- 3:45 group photos (wedding party and bride and groom)

4- 5 ceremony, toast, family pics and more wedding pics- sunset pics

5-6 cocktail hour (more pics of my husband and I- we turned the wedding party loose around 5 when the cocktail hour started and we joined everyone around 5:30 and it was almost dark by 5:30)

6-10 reception

Let me know if you have any more questions about November in Mexico!

Originally Posted by Heyily 

How was the weather for your November wedding?  Was the weather and ocean still warm during that time of year?  Does the sun set early?  My wedding is set for November 30th at 4:00pm...I got the latest slot available that day and am hoping to be able to get sunlight and sunset photos right after the ceremony....

I will be there from November 25-30 for our 1 year anniversary trip!! Anyone getting married then and want 2 wedding crashers?!

Just wanted to bump this thread again!! Anyone thinking about or have booked their wedding at Sun Palace feel free to ask questions or PM me!! I know there is not a lot of Sun Palace bride information so I wanted to be able to help any new brides!   I got married at Sun Palace on 11/23/2012 and it was amazing!!

We are returning to Moon Palace for our anniversary and will make a day trip to Sun Palace one of the days we are there!

They are located in the golf section which is very secluded and not near the Grand, Nizuc and Sunrise sections on the beach.  They have to give you a golf cart cause it would be probably a 45 walk anywhere lol. 

Check out a map of the resort- you should be able to get an idea of how secluded that area is!

We just booked our 1 year anniversary trip for this November in the grand section! We stayed in Nizuc for our wedding but wanted to try the Grand as it was quieter and nicer in my opinion!

Originally Posted by LSW002 

Has anyone stayed in or have a bit more information about the Junior Golf Suites at MP? My fiance and I are thinking about staying in one since we would get a free golf cart to use around the resort for our stay and the suites are the same price as a Superior Deluxe Garden View, so why not! I'm really just looking for more info about where the Junior Golf Suites are in the resort. Are they only in one section or are they scattered around?

I handed out most of them before we left since I supplied luggage tags for everyone (and I didn't want to have to pack 20 bags myself and bring an extra suitcase! Most of our guest were local but the others I brought with me (only 3 bags) and gave it to them when I saw them on the beach!