DeeBrideToBe

Cristina, your pictures are gorgeous! So gorgeous that I just booked Genevieve for my own wedding next year! Thanks for all the helpful info on here

Hey Cristina, Thanks for the review, there's lots of info. I'm glad to hear that there's a backup plan in case of bad weather, I was wondering about that. It's terrible about your lanterns though! Glad that all in all you had a good trip, congrats again! Dee

No worries at all! I'm sure you'll really like her. I found her on this website as well.

Hi ladies. I am also getting married in April 2012 in Cuba. I notice that a lot of you have said that you can't get prices because it's too early. You should contact my TA. She got our rates back in February and they came in $400 less per person than other quotes! Plus, some TA's told me that they couldn't give me an exact price, just a "quote" that could change when the flight schedule came out, but they still wanted me to sign a contract on that. Her name is Kelly Neonakis, here's her website: http://kneonakis.travelonly.com/ Another reason I love working with Kelly is that she is also planning her own DW next month so she is so helpful and has a lot of tips and insight. Good luck ladies, I look forward to seeing some more of your wedding plans as they form!

That sounds so pretty Cristina, can't wait to see your review!

Congrats Cristina and have a great trip! I was wondering about bringing my ipod down there next year as well. I think I'm going to plan on bringing regular cd's, just in case. I look forward to reading your review!! Are you bringing table decorations or favors as well? I'm a bit concerned about weight. I'm sure your wedding will be amazing! Have fun! Dee

I haven't tried swimming, but I should. That would probably be good because there would be no impact for my foot! Thanks

Congrats to all you ladies! I am getting married April 18, 2012 at Iberostar Laguna Azul, Varadero, Cuba. How's everyone's planning going? I'm already talking to the girls about bridesmaid dresses and am not sure how I'll last the whole year!

This thread is so helpful! I am getting married in April 2012 and have about 40 lbs to lose to get where I would like to be. I am waiting for surgery on my ankle so I'm finding it hard to get cardio in since I can't do treadmill, eliptical, etc. Yoga is also out. Guess that means I have to focus on diet and weights. My physiotherapist says the stationary bike is ok as well. I lost a bit before I tore the ligament in my ankle, but I haven't been very good since then. Time to get back at it!

Yahimara sent me some pictures of the Palapas gala option. These are NOT my photos, I am taking no credit for them. I noticed that several of us was interested in seeing pics of the palapas so I thought I'd share. I think this is the option I am going to book, it looks beautiful!

I booked my trip today with Nolitours through Kelly62! Leaving April 13, 2012. Kelly got us an amazing price and is super nice and helpful to boot! Emily, I am looking forward to seeing your pictures of the palapas.Have a great wedding!

Hi Kelly, Thanks for the response, I'll shoot you an email today So glad I found this forum!

Hi ladies, Wow, there are lots of Laguna Azul Brides! We are really set on getting married here in 2012. We just got our price out of Halifax for March 2012 and it's hovering around the $1900 mark. This seems a lot higher than some of the other quotes I've seen in this group. Has anyone else gotten quotes yet for 2012? I wonder will we get better rates if we book later in the year? We really wanted to get our STDs out soon so that people have lots of time to plan and save. I'm a bit stressed about the cost to our guests though. Help! Thanks, Dee