CancunGirl

oh yes, and thanks for the great review!

Oh yes, and thanks for the great review!

Hi Jennyda2! Congrats on your recent wedding! We are now looking into FA Condesa because Lis has been so wonderful at getting back to all of our questions (can't say the same for Beach Palace). I was just wondering what package you decided upon? We are going to go with the Mar package, but I was wondering what the table set-up would look like for the reception. Do you have any photos? I guess I can bring my own table runners and maybe a few centerpiece decorations. What do you suggest as the best area to have the ceremony and reception? We have never been to this hotel, and won't be able to visit before the wedding, so are going into this blindly. Thanks in advance for your feedback!

I called last week asking about available dates for a wedding next year, and nobody has gotten back to me. We are now looking into Fiesta Americana Condesa. The wedding planner there literally responds right away to e-mails and calls my fiance right back to answer questions. Kinda bummed that BP hasn't called back. We had our hopes up about it cause we have already been there and know the layout. We will have to see!!!

Thanks for all the helpful repies! I have some more questions..... after looking at theses new Colin Cowie Collections, I think I still like the plain old traditional look of the Complimentary Package. I initially had decided that I like the Exotic Peacock Collection, but I think it will take away from the beauty of the water and beach itself. I read a few different things about them charging for you to bring your own chair bows, and other decor? What are they charging for this? Do I need to sneak to the ceremony site and decorate my own chairs? Also, Is it really $200 per table to decorate your own table for the private function? Might as well do the Exoctic Peacock for $300/table and I won't have to worry about bringing things down in a suitcase. What do you ladies think about the photography packages that are included? How are the photographers and do the photos look professional? How many of you actually went with an outside photographer and paid the $500 fee? Did anyone book their rooms with a palace member and not use a travel agent? We know a member and were just going to book with her instead (will I be poking my eyes out?). Sorry......lots of questions but I've called the Miami office twice in the past 2 days and get put on hold and don't get my questions answered. This is the best place!

wow, thanks for the breakdown! it is very helpful to see and definitely beats the price of a wedding here at home. one other question??.....we are most likely having over 30 people, so will be having a private function. can someone explain to me why it costs $50/person for dinner and drinks when we are already paying for an all inclusive resort? this seems kind of expensive. seems almost better to just have dinner at the restaurants and eat what is already included in the all inclusive package. i guess we are just paying for the private service from the hotel staff?

That reply was intended for ReneWing32 and any other August 13' Brides

I am most likely going to be an August 23, 2013 BP bride!

Hi Ladies! I am completely new to the idea of a Destination Wedding, so forgive me if I'm not very knowledgeable in this area yet. My fiance and I have been to several different venues near our home and haven't quite found where we want our dream wedding. We were initially set on a price range of about $15,000 to $18,000 total but now with me starting full time in graduate school next month, this may not be do-able. We vacationed this past May to Beach Palace and saw a wedding almost every night we were there. We joked about having our wedding here as we already had our minds set on something a bit bigger (200+ people) and near our home. Now I'm getting serious about the idea of coming back to BP for our wedding and bringing about 20 to 30 of our closest friends and family. My biggest questions are: 1. Can anyone give me a ballpark figure on the total cost for about a week stay, reception, cocktail hour, violinist, beach ceremony? Are we looking at $10,000-$15,000? I know how much it costs for an all inclusive week vacation, but I guess I'm just wondering how much these bridal packages cost. 2. What is the normal Destination Wedding "etiquette" as far as inviting guests? Is it normal for the bride and groom to atleast pay for everyone's rooms? This seems like an aweful lot of money. How do most guests feel about the thought of spending this much $ on someone's wedding? 3. How far in advance does BP book for weddings? We would be looking at the end of August 2013 or possibly my winter break from school in December of 2013. Thanks in advance for any replies and good luck in your planning as well!!