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Hey melnryluvco, As wedding planner in the Riviera Maya, and just wanted to answer your question regarding an off resort reception. I have seen many brides choosing this option because some resorts have packages and when you have more people than what their package offers then you would have to pay extra. Many factor will influence this decision such: Do you want your reception to be private what decor and flower you prefer. Type of menu you choose. And feel free to ask us anything and we will be happy to help. Happy Planning! Joyce

Hey 11-30-13 Bride! Congrats on being a GCBC Bride 2013! As a wedding planner in the Riviera Maya, and know Grand coral very well, it is my pleasure to advice you on and questions you may have regarding the location and any information you may need. Im sure you already know the location provides a fun and intimate atmosphere. Happy Planning Joyce

Welcome to the forum Coolcalcium and Congrats on your Engagment !!! The Riviera maya in Mexico is a gorgeous area and offers wide range of resorts but also Off resort locations for a wedding. As a wedding planner here i would advise you on the following when it comes to finding the right location for your wedding: By asking yourself what are your expectations for your location, Resort o private Beach ? are you looking for an all inclusive Resort? must is it be a family friendly or adults only? is beach more important to you? Feel free to ask as anything and we will be happy to help you can send us an email to: [email protected] Happy Planning !! Joyce

Welcome to the forum Coolcalcium and Congrats on your Engagment !!! The Riviera maya in Mexico is a gorgeous area and offers wide range of resorts but also Off resort locations for a wedding. As a wedding planner here i would advise you on the following when it comes to finding the right location for your wedding: By asking yourself what are your expectations for your location, Resort o private Beach ? are you looking for an all inclusive Resort? must is it be a family friendly or adults only? is beach more important to you? Feel free to ask as anything and we will be happy to help you can send us an email to: [email protected] Happy Planning !! Joyce

Welcome to the forum Katie and Congrats on your Destination Wedding !!! As a wedding planner here in the Riviera Maya i can tell you that this is a gorgeous area and offers wide range of locations for a wedding; if you like i can send you a list that offers privacy together with all the general information there is to know about each one. We have also several photographers that work together with us. You can send me an email to: [email protected] Feel free to ask us anything and we will be happy to help. Happy Planning, Joyce Quote: Originally Posted by MrsShoreytobe Hi everyone!! I am thrilled to be here, I still can't believe I'm getting married to my best friend My name is Katie, and I am here in (still cold) Alberta. I am in the process of navigating through details for our Mexico bound wedding in March/April of 2014! I'm finishing up my masters thesis within the next few months, so it's been fun so far trying to stay focused lol! I am in the midst of finding a photographer for the wedding, and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for people in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada?) I have loved the info to be found on the site, looking forward to checking things out more! Katie

Welcome to the forum Katie and Congrats on your Destination Wedding !!! As a wedding planner here in the Riviera Maya i can tell you that this is a gorgeous area and offers wide range of locations for a wedding; if you like i can send you a list that offers privacy together with all the general information there is to know about each one. We have also several photographers that work together with us. You can send me an email to: [email protected] Feel free to ask us anything and we will be happy to help. Happy Planning, Joyce Quote: Originally Posted by MrsShoreytobe Hi everyone!! I am thrilled to be here, I still can't believe I'm getting married to my best friend My name is Katie, and I am here in (still cold) Alberta. I am in the process of navigating through details for our Mexico bound wedding in March/April of 2014! I'm finishing up my masters thesis within the next few months, so it's been fun so far trying to stay focused lol! I am in the midst of finding a photographer for the wedding, and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for people in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada?) I have loved the info to be found on the site, looking forward to checking things out more! Katie

Hello Ladies, As a Wedding planner here in the Riviera Maya,would like to say congrats on an early start ladies, you will have plenty of time to shop around until you find thee location of your dream. please feel free to ask anything or advice and we will be happy to help. you can email us at [email protected] Happy Planning Joyce!

Hello Ladies, As a Wedding planner here in the Riviera Maya,would like to say congrats on an early start ladies, you will have plenty of time to shop around until you find thee location of your dream. please feel free to ask anything or advice and we will be happy to help. you can email us at [email protected] Happy Planning Joyce!

Hey MrsCripps, As a wedding planner here in the Riviera Maya and also have worked with Playacar Palace. What I know is that you can bring an outside photographer but there is a fee. just do the numbers and see what works for your budget. Depending on the number of guests you will have and with weather permitting I would suggest the beach area that comes with deck floor if you choose not to sink your feet in the sand. The pool area is surrounded by palm trees, this is good especially if you will not want to have your guests in the sand the entire night. the down side here is that the party will have to end earlier because its closer to the hotel rooms. The indoor option I love is the Terrace restaurant with a wine cellar and view to the beach. I know from the past was that they prefer using their preferred vendors. I must point out that flowers are not expensive here, but if you looking to cut out costs of coarse you can bring your own artificial arrangements. Hope this information was helpful. Feel to ask anything and we will be happy to help. Happy Planning Joyce

Hey AnaSteele58, I am a wedding planner here in the Riviera Maya, I was just at Wicky´s yesterday for one of my Bride for November, They have this beautiful wooden deck overlooking the beach, you can actually have your reception on that area. Or the pool area. you are allowed to use their furniture. and bringing in your own preferred vendors. Feel free to ask us anything and we will be happy to help. Or you can email us at [email protected] Happy Planning! Joyce

Hey TheDivineMissC, Congrats on your engagement and choosing for a choosing Destination Wedding. As Wedding planner here in Playa Del Carmen and I must point out the El taj is a family friendly place and this beautiful location offers an excellent service and food. The beach area is called Indigo Beach club pretty busy area because is in the center, if you do not mind having tourist passing through during your ceremony then for sure you will be perfectly fine in having both the ceremony and reception there. As you may know they have the restaurant right on the beach and they are pretty flexible, you are allowed to bring in any vendor you prefer.. Usually when you are having a reception there, you are allowed to use their furniture including lounges, white linen and some of their illumination. They have a wide range of menus to select from. If you are interested in having more information please feel free to PM or email me at [email protected] Happy Planning! Joyce

Welcome to the forum weddingdesire and Congrats on your Destination wedding, As a wedding planner here in the Riviera Maya, i would advise you on the following when it comes to resort: By asking yourself what your expectations are for your ideal resort such, are you looking for an all inclusive? must is it be a family friendly or adults only? is beach more important to you? Feel free to ask as anything and we will be happy to help you can send us an email to: [email protected] Happy Planning !! Joyce

Hey Albertalou! Welcome to the forum and Congrats on your engagement, Mayan Riviera is a gorgeous area. and offers wide range of Off resort locations, if you like i can send you the whole list that that offers privacy together with all the general information there is to know about each one. you can send me an email to: [email protected] Feel free to ask us anything and we will be happy to help. Happy Planning! Joyce

Hey Ladies, As a wedding planner here in the Riviera Maya, have worked with Adrian several times, what he does is if you will need re-touches he is more than happy to stay longer at an extra cost. Feel free to ask us anything and we will be happy to help. Happy planning! Joyce

Hello Alyssa! Welcome to the Forum and congrats on your upcoming DW!! Barcelo might be a good choice or also the Grand Coral Riviera Maya! Wishing you all the best with the planning !!

Welcome to the Forum and Congrats on the Engagment!! March is a great month to get married in the Riviera Maya and there are lots of beautiful locations here All the best for the Planning!!

Congrats Jan and Dan on your upcoming Destination Wedding !!! I am a wedding planer here in the Riviera Maya and there are a lot of resorts in the area who offer wedding packages. Feel free to contact me for more information and Happy Research !! Joyce

They are all great to work with! I have not had the chance to do one at their cenote , but the location is beautiful, if your heart is already set on that spot then go for it, you are going to love it.

Hey Happysunsshyne!! I am a wedding planner here in the Riviera Maya and I recently done a wedding at H3R, and resort is super flexible on many thinks they do not charge you any fees for bringing in outside vendors (this is a big plus) also the resorts has beautiful grounds. Feel free to ask us anything and we will be happy to help. Happy Planning.

Welcome to the forum Staci,and Congrats on your Destination wedding, As a wedding planner here in the Riviera Maya, would advise you on the following when it comes to resort: By asking yourself what your expectations are for your ideal resort such, are you looking for an all inclusive? must is it be a family friendly or adults only? is beach more important to you? When it comes to your wedding location are looking for more private location or a resort?. Feel free to ask as anything and we will be happy to help Happy Planning Joyce

Welcome to the forum Ketie, As a wedding planner here in the Riviera Maya, are advising you, to try to visit the resort first before reserving it. see if you would like it better in person, most importantly picture yourself getting married there. I full Agree with Tammy and AllieH. Happy planning ladies Joyce

Hello normas09 As a wedding planner here in the Riviera Maya. What I have heard from my past Bride is that they do an off resort Ceremony because they want to have the privacy of just them and their guests. also some Brides do not like to have "the pre-set packages" that most resorts offer. Here are some of the off resort location we recommend : Blue Venado club secluded Indigo beach Club in the heart of Playa del carmen Grand Coral Beach club secluded Kool beach Club Hope this information was helpful,and feel free to ask us anything and we will be happy to help. Happy Planning Dream Weddings Riviera Maya Joyce

Hello Sapphirebride, Congrats on your engagement check this villa Out http://www.villasolyluna.com/ Its located in the Rivera Maya Mexico. Happy Planning Joyce

Hey Beautiful brides As a wedding planner here in the Rivera Maya, I thought i should share this information, This is flower section at walmart here in Playa del carmen. they have mostly roses and Lilies. We have plenty of local florist who provide reasonable prices. Feel free to ask us anything and we will be happy to help. Happy Planning Joyce!