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Originally Posted by jmc8922
Hey everyone! I just recently signed the wedding contract for April 17th, 2013!! So far I've done everything through my travel agent, so I was wondering when Pilar started to contact everyone?
I booked my flight and accommodations thru a TA but spoke directly with Pilar to confirm wedding date, time, locations etc. Has your TA done all of that for you? If not I would recommed you get in touch with Pilar (email works but a phone call to her is the fastest way to get a response) ASAP so you can complete the required paperwork and put down a deposit to hold your date and package. Hope that helps!
PS Congrats on booking! I thought deciding on a resort was the most difficult part of wedding planning thus far!
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Originally Posted by uhaft
I just posted my review for our wedding at the Now Jade if you would like to take a look at it!
Thanks for sharing - sounds like despite the rain you still had an amazing time! Your photos are awesome - the one with you and yoru husband by the pergola at night is breath-taking!!! Congrats!
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I saw this starfish sandals at nine west last week - they were on sale too but not quite was i was looking for so i passed them up. might have to make a trip back though to have as just sandals for the vacay.
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Thanks for sharing - I didn't realize floral arrangements for the pergola were included! That makes life a little easier and cheaper!
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Originally Posted by ashleyblayne
I am wondering if anyone has used the resort photographer for all of their wedding pictures and were you happy with them, did you get more pictures then what is offered in the package, how much extra was it.
I thought I read in one of the reviews that a previous bride had purchased a CD with her photos on it (all of the photos taken in the 2 hours they booked him for, paying an extra $100/hr for the second hour) for around $500?
Also in the information section of this thread (under photography) it says:
You can possibly buy the CD with all the pictures (unedited?) for an additional $350 (I'm assuming this is based on what a previous bride was able to do.)
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Originally Posted by khunt29
Hey Brides,
Does anyone know if there is an extra charge for the flowers at the ceremony at the Pergola? (Divine pkg) Such as this- not the flower petals but the flowers on the actual pergola.... Thanks!
Yes I believe there is an additional charge -- I think the white fabric for drapping and 1 centerpiece for the judge's table is all that is included in the package price. That's what I have gathered from my conversations with Pilar at least.
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Originally Posted by shannonmarie
I know that in order to have a buffet at your reception you need 50 people or more. Does anyone know how much it is per person above the 25 limit? I know the eternity package is $48 for the reception and divine is $53, but what about the buffet? I'm just trying to figure out which would be more cost effective.
Also, is the Bride & Groom included in the 25?
Lastly, I've believe I heard other brides mention not paying extra per person for the cocktails and appetizers at the cocktail hour and that there was enough food & drinks (as long as people are not greedy, lol). I cannot find where I read that. Has anyone else heard this? What about the champagne toast?
I know I have read on here about not needing extra appetizers, I think they base their numbers on 6 pieces per person??? But I don't have the conversation saved so I can't be certain.
Champagne toast I believe is for 25, so any additional guests would be extra $$.
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We started by figuring out what we HAD to have (AI, legal ceremony, all suites etc), what would be nice to have (multiple a la carte options, lazy river, swim up suites etc) and what would be a deal breaker (decor, size etc) in terms of resorts. From there we were able to weed out resorts that didn't meet our requirements. Then we were able to look more closely at the wedding packages offered at the resorts we had considered to see if anything stood out as great (or not so great). Once we had a more managable list of resorts we asked our TA to start pricing. We had in advance done a bit of checking (online and from discussions with our TA) about ballpark pricing so that we didn't fall in love with a resort that was double our budget.
CONGRATS and good luck -- picking the resort is definitely the most challenging part!
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I was hoping to keep my dress under $1k -- but at luck would have it a bridal store a short distance way was closing and they had everything marked WAY down -- I got my dress for just under $400!! It was a sample but it had come in less than a month prior so it hadn't been tried on a ton of times. I was also able to get my hair piece and jewelry that day for 70% off so all said and done my entire day of apparel will be like half of what I had originally budgeted just for the dress! Gotta love deals like that!
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Originally Posted by Dominican Ally
Just letting you ladies know that Bubba products (looks like all travel mugs and kegs) are on sale 50% off at Canadian tire starting tomorrow
Excellent thanks!!
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Originally Posted by mic813
Hmmm. I am not seeing it my Top 20. Do you have a link?
This is the link from my Top 20 email --
There is also a deal on flights to Cancun ($461 USD and up it looks like)
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Congrats - I would LOVE to go to Bora Bora, perhaps I need to get me a bottle and start saving!
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Definitely follow JayKay's advice - decide what you must have, what you'd really like to have and if there are any deal killers and go from there. Once you have those things set in your mind it will be easier to weed out resorts that don't make the cut!
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Just got my Travel Zoo weekly update and saw that Now Jade is on the Top 20 this week ($109/USD per nite) if anyone is hoping to do a pre-wedding trip! Would certainly be nice but don't think it will work in our schedules, haha.
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Excellent thread - thanks for sharing all the details of your day! I love your kissing game idea!!
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Originally Posted by shannonmarie
I'm sorry if this has already been answered but is anybody planning on having a rehersal dinner/welcome dinner or cocktails? I suppose it would be more of a welcome dinner than rehersal dinner as I would like to invite all of my guest, not only the wedding party (which is only like 6 people!). I'd hate to have a dinner and not include everyone that is traveling to be there. It won't be anymore than 50 people. How much would it be to have a private dinner? Could we just meet at one of the resturants at a certain time and just sit in our own area? I assume a private dinner would be pretty expensive? I was thinking I could just put a schedule of events in our welcome letter telling people to meet at maybe the lobby bar for cocktails, then go to a restaurant for dinner but would this accomadate up to 50 people? What are your thoughts?
I think the cost to rent a private terrace for this sort of thing is $500 and that does not include food. As the other girls have said - buffet is free no matter what size your group is, whereas groups larger than 10 are charged $20/pp at the ala carte restaurants.
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This isn't the name of the florist I have seen mentioned on here before (unfortunately I can't recall...maybe another bride has a better memory?) but I did see this florist mentioned for cancun area Events of Euforia and their website is http://www.eventoseuforia.com/ The bride who posted this said she would recommend and found they could work within her budget...might be worth a shot?
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Originally Posted by JenO
Hi Ladies,
We just booked for June 8, 2013. We're listed as going with the Eternity package right now, but may upgrade to Divine for the food choices. I was wondering when you all sent out your invitations and when you required rsvp? We've got a block of rooms reserved, and the deposit isn't much for people to choose and hold a room. I figure if people do it early, there will be more choice (and cheaper rates) if it turns out we need to add more rooms and/or different types of rooms. We're also struggling to figure out how much we can do diy for decorations. The flowers and decor items are ridiculously expensive for anything upgrade or not included in the packages, and I prefer lanterns and candles and things over flowers anyway.
Congrats on booking your date! The hard part is over
I gave approximately 90 days for guests to RSVP and put down their deposits, simply because that is how long our group quote (for flights and accommodation) is valid from our TA. We are getting married in February and sent out our STDs in mid-May so guests have till end of July to put a deposit down with the guaranteed rate. We will of course be happy if guests decide after that date to join us but we have just put it out there we don't know what the prices will do and that if left too long you risk not having the same flight etc as the rest of the group.
I'm also still TBD on decoration -- I do know you can use an external florist and the resort won't charge you a vendor fee if you meet them outside the property gates...something to consider maybe?
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Ha, that will be a story that will make you laugh for years to come!
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Originally Posted by claruickie
June 2012
Kristen & Greg (kristen6212)-June 2, 2012-Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Julie & Steve (julietisurs) - June 2, 2012 - Gran Porto Real, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Shannon & Kostya (ssapper) - June 9, 2012 - Dreams Riviera Cancun
Kristin & Dan (krs398) - June 26, 2012 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
August 2012
Cathy and Charles - August 2012
Adrienne & Adam - August 11, 2012 - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Sheryllyn & A - August 11, 2012 - Punta Cana, DR Majestic Colonial
Kristina & Blair - August 31, 2012 - Secrets Maroma Beach, Riviera Maya
September 2012
Casey & Eric (KCDawn) - September 29, 2012 - Secrets Maroma Beach, Riviera Maya Mexico
October 2012
Chelsea & Eric (DWBride615) - October 13, 2012 - Rome, Italy (Odescalchi Castle)Lara & Jay (larazach) - October 3, 2012 - Azul Sensatori, Riviera Maya
Jeanne & Orren (Oct2012Bride) October 15, 2012 Punta Cana, Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe , Dominican Republic
November 2012
Meghan & David (mmb1117) - November 17, 2012 Negril, Jamaica
December 2012
Caitlin & Andrew (Speckles121) - December 1, 2012 - Moon Palace, Cancun Mexico
February 2013
Tamara & Chris (tkuzma)- February 7, 2013 - Azul Sensatori, Riviera Maya
Miranda & Colin (mlite83) - February 9, 2013 - Now Jade, Riviera Cancun
Kiel & Kayla (kkeeve01)- February 26, 2013 - Sandos Caracol Eco Resort, Playa del carmen
APRIL 2013
Erica & Brian (airica26)- April 10, 2013, Moon Palace, Cancun, Mexico
Faith & Michael (LTLFAITHY) - April 27, 2013 Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun
MAY 2013
Tova & Justin (ChocoTaco7568) - May 18, 2013. Now Jade Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
JUNE 2013
Kirstin & Ian (claruickie) Thursday 20 June 2013 ~ Gran Bahia Principe Akumal, Mayan Riveria
Kisha & Ben (kisha311) - June 22, 2013 Beaches Turks & Caicos
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I love number 6 but I think they are all beautiful and I'm sure you can't go wrong with what ever you end up with!
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Our guests are paying just under $1500 all in for flight, taxes and 7 nights. Most people have thought it is a good price for a 5 star but we have had one friend who made a point in telling us how he went to Mexico for around $1k last year on a last minute deal (I bit my tongue and didn't say yes for a 3 star you booked a week out - haha!)
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Originally Posted by kitkat863
I finally got my review done! If you have any questions let me know!
Great review - I appreciate you took the time to put your thoughts down and share you special day with us ladies!! Everything looked beautiful, I love your colours!! Congrats and enjoy being newlyweds!!
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Originally Posted by KerriCornell
Just finished my resort/wedding review.
Please feel free to ask me any questions you like and hopefully it will help some of you future Now Jade brides:)
Thanks for posting your review - it is always nice to feel reassured you have made a good choice for wedding venue, especially when I haven't seen it first hand! I love you dress and all the cute little touches you added to your wedding! Congrats to you and the new hubby!!
Now Jade 2012 Bride
in Riviera Maya and Cancun Accommodations & Site
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As Shannonmarie said 45 days prior to the wedding is when those details are due to Pilar regarding food choices. I do know that Pilar said during the webinair in March that for an additional fee your guests can decide on the spot which entree they would like...I don't know exactly how much extra that is though since I plan on organizing food choices ahead of time!