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@@1weddingirl its never too early to start planning ! Have you spoken to a travel agent yet? they can give you some options based on your requests. also what is a reasonable price for you and for how many nights? almost all all inclusive hotels offer some group rates and every hotel is different on their benefits you get when having a group staying there. Happy Planning!

@@Natandjeff you definitely would want to get intouch with a travel agent. as @@calgarybride2015 mentioned its in the low season and you would be greatly getting some off season prices. Your price range is doable! Happy Planning!

YaY , Glad you enjoyed @@Matt Adcock @@ValentineMrs2Be glad its useful, happy Planning! @@acw271011 its a little over a month to go looking forward to meeting you in person

Oh my! There is just so many resort to choose from, do I need a planner or not? What to do first? Once the engagement stage passes, comes wedding planning. Many of you brides get into that overwhelmed stage where you just don’t know where to start? what hotel to choose or figuring out if you need a planner or not. Lucky you!! I am going to show you, how to kick overwhelmed in the butt and enjoy your wedding planning! Communication You and your fiancé should sit down and talk through what you are envisioning for your wedding. This is the initial stages so play around with ideas, more so hear pay attention to what fiancé likes too. Also draw up your budget estimation. Get in touch with a professional, such as a wedding planner or travel agent, wedding consultant etc. Figure out this part with a professional help or someone with experience. You want to make sure you have a wedding planner or consultant who has knowledge, make sure you have a great connection /vibe with them, especially since you are going to be trusting them with such an important task. Ask them as many questions as you can. What destination and resort would work for you, make sure you point out your requirements you are looking for with a resort. E.g are you looking for a family friendly resort? An All-inclusive resort? Or a resort with tons of activities? Sandy beach. What group benefits you could find? Break down the wedding planning into mini tasks. Once you choose your destination and resort or private location, you want to decide between you and your fiancé, who is going to do what task. This is also the time to decide if your bridal party will be doing some DIY if necessary (delegate). Best result comes when you take care of 1 task at a time. Resort booking make sure you are 100%happy before signing any contract and have read all fine prints. Decide on wedding location, choose are you hosting your wedding at a resort or off-resort? Choose your photographer, choose a package that works with your budget and select enough hours DJ make sure you get some reviews, enough to get you comfortable. Décor and florist this part usually drags a bit but its ok, communicate what you are looking for and share pictures to help communication. Cake, best option is choose your design and flavors. Favors, draw up how much you would like to spend on this part don’t go overboard. Welcomes bags, same rule apply as favors. Any extra you may want (bridal party gifts if you choose) Inspiration board You and your fiancé will choose your theme, and colors, be sure to visit some your top wedding pages such Pinterest for inspiration this will help you, especially to communicate with your location virtually on your vision. To avoid confusion on tones/color scheme etc. Research is great, but make sure you do not overdo it, to avoid overwhelming yourself. Create a wedding website This is going to be the best way to communicate with your guests throughout your wedding planning. Make sure you include your travel agent´s information, to help your guests with any question in terms of accommodation etc. This will help you to only focus on your wedding planning. Between your life and work, what are the suitable times to do your wedding planning task? Do you have more free time in the morning? Or in the evening? That you could do some planning? If you prefer weekends, then set some free time over the weekends. Whatever you do not over plan. Months will go by quickly, well at least that is how you will feel, with a simple spreadsheet it could be a word doc /PowerPoint to tick off your task and keep track of payment. As much as is this all new to you, important factor is your day is going to be so special, in fact it will be more that you have imagined ! Take it all in and don’t forget to say “I do”. Happy Planning! Hugs Joyce http://www.dreamweddingsrivieramaya.com/Home_Page.html

@@Amandajone i love #1 super cute ! Happy Planning

@@SandC where are you getting married in Jamaica? im not familiar with the process, but your location or resort must have all the steps to follow , for a legal wedding. I would ask them. Happy Planning! Joyce

@@lorishultz2016 It really depends on where you are getting married, if you enjoy DIY and you have time. I do not see why it would be impossible. I ´ve had in the past a bride fly from the UK to have a DW in the Riviera maya , and had her own bouquet made from artificial flowers only because she wanted to keep it afterwards. The centerpieces were real flowers made by a local florist. hope this helps Happy Planning

@@aculmer Welcome to the forum, Have you decided on which destination would fit best for you? ask away we are here for you ! Happy Planning Joyce

@@calgarybride2015 that is so true keeping the love alive even after kids. love the flowers @@deecol

@@Sunolena have you checked out all the DJ reviews on this site? this will help you pick your DJ. Happy planning Joyce

@@deecol congrats on your anniversary, hmm love all the ideas. you could also add some cute note for him to find in his lunch /dinner at work. or a 30 min relaxing massage that you could give him at home, once he is back from work. then the strawberry dipped in choc and champagne . candle light. Happy Anniversary

@@SuBe everything is outdoors. Akiin location offers you a more rustic feel and you do not have to do too much decor. you have a wide stretch of beach. food is great. you bring your own vendors no extra fee. also you can bring your own alcohol with a corkage fee. I have a file with all catalog and pictures feel free to pm me your email . I can share it with you. Happy planning

@@jackyrae that is great to hear , you have already had good experience with the resort. Happy Planning

Hey @@Sarahop81 that is unusually because bakes should answer both Facebook and emails, who did you contact for this? Also your location should be able to offer you options on this. Happy Planning!

@@kimberlyc have you considered renting a villa instead? PV has some beautiful options. Happy Planning Joyce

@@jackyrae have you thought of having your wedding in the other palace resorts in the area? such as the beach palace cancun? i have been to all them in the Riviera Maya and their food is amazing. Happy Planning Joyce

@@hswerdy I am telling you wedding planning does not suck, in fact with the right people such TA , wedding planners you can kick overwhelmed in the bud I get this question from tons of brides here you will be surprise how many locations can work with what you are looking for. Pick a destination, then move from there. one step at the time Happy Planning Joyce

@@Wafflesmom kuddos to you and the other lady on starting this thread. This is something similar to what I have been doing with some of the ladies from this forum who contacted me privately. A lot of them didnt need my services as a full time wedding planner nor coordinator. But they needed full support/advice, someone listening, holding them accountable, keeping you on track. talking all weddings things. health, relationship with the fiance during the planning , coordinator at the hotel , engagement mode , actual planning, Vent or friends/family. over whelming and the list goes on. Other people dont feel comfortable in talking in public. keep on sharing your wins/goals you might just change someone else day. Happy Planning and Sharing Joyce

@@SusanMarie813 all the ladies are correct. also your hotel coordinator can get sparklers from the fireworks vendor. let her know this. Happy Planning Joyce

@@TaraMarie33 the decor company should have these, ask your hotel coordinator to check with their vendor. it can be done Happy Planning! Joyce

@@SimpleBliss what are your dates in April? because some of the off resorts location can offer you a great deal when getting married on a week day. Please feel free to reach and I will be happy to help! Joyce

@@streelbride you do not have to show your legal marriage certificate, in fact some ministers when performing the symbolic ceremony will have you sign a certificate at the end of the ceremony. (this is only to makes it look official for picture purposes) Happy Planning! Joyce

@@stephanienicole, I have responded to you r pm, top 3 months that February May November

@@yooyooo there is nothing tacky about weddings, I love that cake and your vision is going to come out just perfect with those flowers. Share pictures with us once you get back. Happy Planning Joyce

Hey @@stephanienicole, I have done weddings at both resort. 1. Finest playa mujeres has such a beautiful beach in fact the ceremony is really not crowded by tourist on the beach. if you go with them choose their sky terrace its absolutely beautiful. Services was a little slow but nothing major. 2. Beach palace the food is amazing ! service was good ,also with them go with their roof top on 8th floor . it has a perfect view to the ocean. because the beach is in the hotel zone so its a bit busy there. for what ever reason I cannot post pics in this post. Feel free to reach out I can share pics with you. Happy Planning Joyce