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See he made sure to put USD in the quote. Am I able to ask them when we're down there? See I think our package is already at the "silver" menu. But maybe we can see if they have another option. Our package is the "better" upgrade but not the "best" upgrade.

I don't think it works that way. Lame sauce! I don't think I can tell them if we get cheaper items can we have cheaper per person....but then again maybe I can. So we chose going to NOW resorts vs Dreams or Secrets because even though they are owned by the same company NOW was the only property to have packages for up to 25 instead of up to 20. Thank god we did cuz I'd seriously poop myself having to pay for 10 additional people at $94 a pop! Just so frustrating to feel like we're being nickled and dimed despite the fact that the package is already almost $2500 and that's not including any extras like flora arrangements or chair sashes. I don't think we'll do them cuz it's so much more expensive and honestly I don't think our guests will walk away going "You know what was missing?!??! Chair sashes!". Vent over for now. Thanks for the input. I will ask him and see if we can have cheaper menu items and maybe cheaper per person!

WOW! That is really neat you have people coming in from all over! Kinda sucks though that you can't get group rates cuz of it. Oh well I'm positive you'll have a blast all the same. We were kicking around the idea of travel insurance but I"m pretty sure we're just going to do it. My luck something will happen and we don't get it. Better safe than sorry!

Hi ZaraP, Welcome to the most amazing website for DW brides. I could NOT imagine planning my wedding without the advice and input for all these helpful and wonderful ladies. I am also getting married in Rivera Maya Mexico, we are getting married in May. My FI and I are going to have a symbolic ceremony becuase we didn't want to have to go through the requirements of a legal marriage in Mexico (ie we would have to be there 4 days in advanced, have blood test, my FI would have to bring his divorce degree etc). So we'll just get a marriage lic here in our hometown and "get married"/wed in Mexico. My best advice to you would be to start searching for threads/groups on here that match your wedding date/locaiton. I am involved in the May 2013 group and active in the Now Sapphire thread. All the ladies there are so welcoming and helpful. If you don't find anything for your resort or wedding month feel free to join us at either group/thread! Congrats to you and many blessings. Cheers, Melissa May 2013 http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/79118/may-2013-brides/900# NOW Sapphire http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/74418/now-sapphire-weddings-formerly-paradisus-riviera/640#

Just a thought to save you a bit of money. Another bride posted this website, I'm so sorry I can't remember her name but she is like the queen of bargin hunting (my kinda girl). Anyways, you can order anywhere from 25-500 cloth bags in a ton of colors for like $0.70 a bag depending on size. This way you can get what you need and the guests can have a reuseable bag! Good luck to you! http://www.ingreetings.com/onwholortot.html

Just read your thread posted above! WOW!! Good thing you were so prepared. I am going to try and plan to take normal looking suitcases and maybe even buy some OOT stuff down there instead of trying to haul it all with me. Thanks for the input!

Love it!! Do you have a review of your wedding yet. I'd love to see what was in your OOT bags. Congrats and thanks for all the advice!

Great idea!! I am making a note of that as I type this. Thanks!

Love the double bands and halo!! Congrats!

So unique and interesting!! Did you guys design it?

Holy COW!!! That is aaaahmazing! You're going to get a workout just lifting that thing!! Congrats!

So would it be like one of the Past, Present, Future rings? I'm sure if you go to a jewlery and give them a basic idea they can help you transform your vision into a beautiful reality! Congrats!

Aren't wedding dresses a great motivation to hit the gym even harder?!?! You look stunning. Congrats!

OOOOOO MMMMMMM GGGGGGGG I loooooove the lace! Great choice. Trust me I know all about the dress regret. CONGRATS!

Ok so I already posted this is the Now Sapphire thread but I haaad to get my May 2013 girls perspective because you all are so lovely and responsive. So anyways, I just got direct confirmation from our WC Ramon about how much per person it is to add additional guests to the Eternity package. Drum Roll Please.....it is $94 usd per person over out alloted 25 (that inclds bride and groom in that count). So we're looking at around 5 additional people so that's basically $500 extra!!! I'm ready to just say F' it to the whole package and just go to the buffet. That is so insane to me. For got sakes we are already paying for ALL INCLUSIVE!! What are you guys doing and how are you dealing with extra costs and what not?? Has anyone tried to bargin this down? That is waaay to crazy and I'm ready to just tell them NO

Holy God Almighty!!!! I just got direct confirmation from Ramon about how much per person it is to add additional guests to the Eternity package. Drum Roll Please.....it is $94 usd to add person. So we're looking at around 5 additional people so that's basically $500 extra!!! I'm ready to just say F' it to the whole package and just go to the buffet. That is so insane to me. For got sakes we are already paying for ALL INCLUSIVE!! What are you guys doing and how are you dealing with extra costs and what not??

OOOh are you and the maids going barefoot for the ceremony? Welcome and congrats!!

That's becuase a certain portion of the rooms are blocked out by the restort as well as companies like Apple and AAA. So you're TA could see those rooms but on general public sites liek Orbitz it'll show up as "sold out". Wheeew good thing you have your own set of rooms blocked out.

Are you guys using a TA? Also have you already booked your hotel?? We used a good friend of the family as our TA and I couldn't imagine doing otherwise. Because she's a TA she has access to chartered airfare that is NOT published to the general public. This can not only help you save money but the stress of trying to get mass groups of people on the same flight. I would suggest even if you have the rooms booked to maybe use a TA for the flight portion and travel insurance so you won't have the headache of attempting travel for your whole wedding party.

If I do program it's going to be short, simple, and to the point. I'm pretty sure the group will be small enough that they'll know and understand what's going on. So I think for example we are going to do a Ring Warming before the ceremony. So I'll explain the significance of that and then the basic outline of what's happening and then let them know after the ceremony where to find cocktail hour. But nothing too detailed...we're just not that sort of couple. Congrats and many blessing to you!

From what I've seen form previous brides is that they do NOT take the money off. Either you use the photographer or you don't. So most girls will have the restor photographer take pics of the guests arriving at the ceremonty and cocktail reception while their hired photographer takes the usual wedding pics. Best of luck!

I think it's only like 3 hours and you can find the info in the welcome attachments they send. It's something like Vallarta adventure photos

Thanks ladies!!! Now I just need to gather the troops and do an invite making night. I will get you all a sneak peak at our e session photos when they're ready. Hopefully this weekend or next

Sooo elegant and beautiful!!! Congrats

What specifically are you looking for? We were going to do our wedding in Maui until we had a TON of response from family and friends and moved it. Anyways, I did a TON of research and even talked to a few friends who got married there. Most wedding planners help you with a ceremony on the beach. Are you looking for more of a chaple kinda thing? I have the name of a planner that comes highly recommended. PM if you are interested or with what kind of questions you have. Best of luck!