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Hi Karen, $1300/person (based on double occ for 7 days) actually is a good price for The Palace. I know 3 people who have stayed at The Palace and flew out of Toronto in the past couple of years and have paid $1300 - $1500/person through last minute vacation packages (and of course depending on the time of year they went). Have they quoted you anything through WestJet or Air Canada?

Hey Julie, Sorry haven't been on in a while, my wedding coordinator is Claudia. Not sure how long they need to know your final guest list as I'm in the same position in terms of final guest list head count. Right now we have 50 people booked, but are anticipating 70+ guests. That might be why Claudia was able to confirm the bigger hall with me right now? How many people are booked with you so far? Ttys!

Hey Julie! I'm having our ceremony in the gazebo - I need to wear heels so can't do the sand. Lol. Plus I love the look of the gazebo. For the date I chose, the only time remaining was 2pm, so we're getting married then. And yourself? As for pics of Chak-Halal, here's what I've come across on google...might find pics on this site as well though. I'm also guessing that the Chak-H is the room with the big Barcelo logo on the wall....because on that 360 view on their website it shows that logo. Also, the Tule banquet rooms are divided rooms from 1 big room which you can also just google...I've also received a pic from Claudia that's the Tule room, which looks exactly like the pics from the Tule wedding below, Here's Chak-Halal pics: http://artistique.co/2011/05/16/susan-jeff-barcelo-maya-palace-wedding-photography-riviera-maya-mexico/ Here's Tule pics: http://asiseeitphotography.ca/blog/?p=3643 Hope this helps! Audrey

Hey Angela! Here's some info I've been collecting on what to put in OOT bags, here's some ideas: Map of the resort Tylenol mini pack Pesto bismol chewables Aloe Vera "Shout out" pen Hand sanitizer Bandaids Chapstick Bubba keg -- to fill up to take to the beach so there are less back and forths to the pool bar? Not sure if there are bars at the beach actually. This could also be handy if you have a tour day with your guests too. Zip lock bags or something for people to put their money inside so it's kept dry. Hair ties ...small little things that people may forget to pack but likely use on the trip. Hope that helps! P.s. Now this may not matter...but I'm also getting married at Barcelo Maya Palace and it'll be mine and fiancé's 12 year anniversary! Super cool. Big huge congratulations!!! I'm sure you feel it's been a lonnnnnggggg time coming too. Lol. Cheers and all the best w planning!

So it's official!!!. Im going with the Mint Breeze package! After much debate, we figured this time of year will likely be very hot and humid, so a cool air conditioned banquet room would be the perfect 3 hour break from the sun and sand for most of our guests. Also the mint breeze package will give our wedding group the privacy that we need in comparison to the blueberry package. If you do pick a banquet hall, I would recommend asking for the Chak Halal as it seems to be the largest banquet room, and if you check out the pics on the barcelo maya palace website, you'll find a 360 degree view of a rooftop patio with a tiled dome-shape structure that connects to the Chak Halal...seems like there are windows that open up to this space so it doesn't feel like an enclosed banquet room with only 4 walls. Just a heads up...I've googled pictures of other brides who had their reception in this room, and it looks like the resort puts black cloth to cover the windows to this rooftop area? They might do this for more privacy since the patio must be accessible to everyone staying at the hotel so it may be distracting for guests to see people walking outside. Honestly, I might just ask them not to bother covering the windows...just want to get some outdoorsy feeling inside without the strawberry package price tag. Hope that helps!

I came across this posting from hrcahill. She did an amazing post and also posted pictures of her indoor open grill ceremony due to inclement weather. For more info, visit http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/barcelo-maya-palace-deluxe-all-inclusive/reviews/6313 Hope that helps!

Hey julie1025! I couldn't help but respond to your post because I'm also getting married at Barcelo Maya palace, but on May 18th, 2013. At the moment, I'm also torn about which package to go with. I've read many reviews about the strawberry package, but of course this comes with a hefty price tag especially if you have a large guest list. I'd say if you have the budget, definitely go with the strawberry package - you can have the option to have your wedding on the beach or in a private open aired resto for example. If you type in the search bar above, "barcelo maya palace strawberry" - you'll come across many brides who speak volumes to this package. I'm leaning toward to blueberry or mint breeze packages myself, but that's because we have about 70 people coming (at first we thought we'd have 20 people) and we have a super tight budget combine that with a frugal groom too, lol. Not exactly our dream wedding reception but we figured it'll be a good time no matter what we do since we're with our closest loved ones and on vacation! Not sure how much help this message really is, but good luck with the planning. A

Hey julie1025! I couldn't help but respond to your post because I'm also getting married at Barcelo Maya palace, but on May 18th, 2013. At the moment, I'm also torn about which package to go with. I've read many reviews about the strawberry package, but of course this comes with a hefty price tag especially if you have a large guest list. I'd say if you have the budget, definitely go with the strawberry package - you can have the option to have your wedding on the beach or in a private open aired resto for example. If you type in the search bar above, "barcelo maya palace strawberry" - you'll come across many brides who speak volumes to this package. I'm leaning toward to blueberry or mint breeze packages myself, but that's because we have about 70 people coming (at first we thought we'd have 20 people) and we have a super tight budget combine that with a frugal groom too, lol. Not exactly our dream wedding reception but we figured it'll be a good time no matter what we do since we're with our closest loved ones and on vacation! Not sure how much help this message really is, but good luck with the planning. A

Hello past barcelo brides, helpppppp! Lol. My fiancé and I can't come to an agreement about which 2013 wedding package to go with... I've read so many wonderful reviews about the strawberry and chocolate packages offered through the barcelo maya palace deluxe; however, not much is said about the mint option or blueberry option. My fiancé and I have been dating for 11 years now, and we will be getting married on our 12 year anniversary. We truly want to have a memorable wedding day, but envision us having something private and low-keouting our friends and family but without the banquet hall (partly because we wanted to get away from typical banquet hall weddings). Issue is Barcelo only offers something like this but with the strawberry package...can anyone speak to the coconut, blueberry or mint packages and their experiences? Has anyone gone with the coconut or blueberry packages? If so, can anyone speak to their experience with having a wedding reception in the buffet? As the buffet is suggested for large group weddings. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, help! Lol Any feedback is welcome. P.S. Thanks so much!