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Instead of a rehearsal dinner we asked everyone to join us in the Lobby Bar (Moments) at 6pm the day prior to the wedding for Happy Hour.  It gave everyone a chance to meet & get to know each other a bit before the wedding.  It was casual & informal, our guests then disbursed on their own to dine at the restaurants of their choice.  (please note for groups of 4 or less the wait is not too bad in the restaurants.  However for larger groups it can be an hour as the restaurants are on the small side)

At the happy hour we have each guest a logoed canvas beach bag.  I found these on etsy as well.  We had them lined & imprinted with palms trees the location & the wedding date.  We felt our guests may not use the bags after the wedding if they had our names on them, everyone loved them.  By handing them out at the happy hour we avoided the $4 delivery charge the hotel wanted to charge us.  We felt since it was all inclusive our guests didn't really need an official OOT bag with items.

We also had door knockers created for each guest, on one side was the Do Not Disturb Sign & on the other was our welcome letter.  I don't have a pic at this moment but I can upload one later.  We put them in an envelope, labeled each with the guests names & sealed them with a seal I made on vistaprint.  The front desk was able to hand these out at check-in at no cost to us.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/150331895/reserved-for-amy-1-additional-lined

http://www.etsy.com/listing/118463837/wedding-door-hangersdo-not-disturb-signs

About 4 weeks prior to our wedding we sent all of our guests a luggage tag, suggested packing list & brochure I created on vistaprint with all sorts of information to prepare them for their trip.

I've attached our wedding brochure, feel free to use the ideas or tweek for your wedding.

Attached is the packing list, feel free to use it as it or tweek for your upcoming wedding. 

Below is the link to the etsy store that we got out white leather luggage tags from.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/107959592/wedding-favors-key-west-paradise-luggage?ref=shop_home_active

Wedding Brochure.pdf

Packing List.xlsx

We are back from our wedding at Now Sapphire on June 28, 2013.  I have so much to tell all of you.  Please forgive me as I will post as I remember all of the things:-)

Originally Posted by meganwitt 

 

Hey Ladies,

 

I'm a newbie to the thread, I just sent off my wedding date request today for June 2014. I am hoping to hear soon from Anel and my TA we can start getting our group bookings. I was curious how people picked their own room. We were thinking ocean front, any preferences?

 

Thanks!

we chose beach front which from what I am told is the same as ocean front but on the ground level so you can walk right out to the beach

Originally Posted by leigh3124 

 

Hey Ladies! I haven't been on here in awhile! Life got busy! Anyway my hubby just went to our travel agent and booked our one year anniversary trip! We leave for Mexico 2 weeks from tomorrow. I'm so excited! I can't believe it has already been one year and that I am going back! We'll be at Now Sapphire June 20-27. If anyone needs anything while I'm there, let me know!

I'll be there for my wedding June 25-July 1, wedding date 6/28/13!

@bbbride

I was told we could use the guitarist for the cocktail hour instead of the ceremony but they only play for 45 minutes.  45 minutes wouldn't cover your dinner.

I would reach out to the spa directiy via email. I was told the same thing about trade outs from Anel but the spa is working with me

We ordered luggage tags for each of our guests. We are going to mail the luggage tags with a packing & Mexico tips letter before the wedding. Has anyone else done this? Any suggestions on what to include in our letter?

Hi Ladies, I have not been active on this thread, however I have diligently read it for the last 10 months.  Just wanted to let everyone know that I had my wedding on the Tequilia Terrace on April 16 - and it was the most perfect amazing thing I could have asked for.  Just wanted to throw a few points out to put your mind at ease over what seems to be some common concerns: We had 55 people with the devine package.  We upgraded chairs to the gold tiffany chairs, had one hour additonal bar service and the champange toast ect.  It was worth every penny.  The staff there (cheers to Ramon here) was total 5 star all the way.  It was a first class wedding and everything ( I mean EVERYTHING was perfect).  Decor:  We brought our own table runners, centre pieces and table names.  I had 4 cases of decorations that we brought to Ramon's office.  We set up a mock table in his office, he took a picture and the rest was up to him, and it was PERFECT.  The day after the wedding everything was perfectly packed up and put back in my room. Photobooth.  Expensive, but the best $800 ever spent.  Guests could not get enough of it, and the video the give you at the end is hilarious! Photograper:  We used the free hotel photographer just for the one hour of the ceremony.  We flew in our own photographer from Canada to do the main shoot.  Hotel photograper got some decent shots.  THe package comes with a free hardcover photobook of 24 pictures, so I had the hotel photographer shoot the ceremony (with my own photographer) and then do the formal family pictures.  I will try to post his pictures to my profile.  I am happy with them. DJ:  we rented the speaker system and brought an ipod.  There is a guy that is there to admin the playlist, and the speaker system is HUGE and blasts out club like sound.  Seriously no need for a DJ at all. lounge seats:  we rented the premium couches for around the dance floor - amazing touch for people to relax on (they are also then included for the cocktail hour). Hair:  The salon on site is great.  I have very long extensions and they did a great job with them!  Ladies, plan to tie your hair back - its REALLY windy! (bonus is that you dont overheat in your dress). Any questions - pm me! thanks and enjoy your weddings.  best resort EVER!

Has anyone skyped or face timed their ceremony for those that can't attend?

Hello past brides!

Did the resort provide any sort of decorations for the tables at no charge?  (sea shells, starfish, candles, etc)

I am very torn on whether to use the resort photographer or hire an outside one.  There seems to be alot of varying experiences.  Can anyone help?

I am very torn on whether to use the resort photographer or hire an outside one.  There seems to be alot of varying experiences.  Can anyone help?

Originally Posted by danda 

 

Hi Ladies!  Just got back from an amazing week at the Now Sapphire. 

The wedding was like in a fairy tale.  Everything went pretty smoothly.  We had 50 people total including 6 children between 2 and 13.

The gazebo in the Divine package DOES include the white linens.  If you want another color, it's an extra cost.

We used DJ Doremixx and sent the deposit via Western Union.  Everything went through and he did a great job. 

We got flowers through Mayan Floral.  Marvin is great w/ communicating.  We got flowers for the gazebo, centerpieces, bridesmaids bouquets and a "kissing ball" for the flower girl.  Arrangements were gorgeous.  He met our friend in the lobby and we kept the flowers in Ramon's office until it was time to set them out for the wedding.  Marvin even came out and arranged the flowers at 4pm and we were not charged the vendor's fee.  We used the resort photographer and videographer.  We're happy with our photos but haven't seen our video yet.  They will be sending it out along with our photo album book. 

 

I spent hours sifting through all the posts on this website and was so grateful for all the feedback. 

If anyone has specific questions feel free to ask!  I would love to help if I can

Congratulations!  Can you post some of your wedding pictures taken at the resort?

Originally Posted by danda 

 

Hi Ladies!  Just got back from an amazing week at the Now Sapphire. 

The wedding was like in a fairy tale.  Everything went pretty smoothly.  We had 50 people total including 6 children between 2 and 13.

The gazebo in the Divine package DOES include the white linens.  If you want another color, it's an extra cost.

We used DJ Doremixx and sent the deposit via Western Union.  Everything went through and he did a great job. 

We got flowers through Mayan Floral.  Marvin is great w/ communicating.  We got flowers for the gazebo, centerpieces, bridesmaids bouquets and a "kissing ball" for the flower girl.  Arrangements were gorgeous.  He met our friend in the lobby and we kept the flowers in Ramon's office until it was time to set them out for the wedding.  Marvin even came out and arranged the flowers at 4pm and we were not charged the vendor's fee.  We used the resort photographer and videographer.  We're happy with our photos but haven't seen our video yet.  They will be sending it out along with our photo album book. 

 

I spent hours sifting through all the posts on this website and was so grateful for all the feedback. 

If anyone has specific questions feel free to ask!  I would love to help if I can

Congratulations!  Can you post some of your wedding pictures taken at the resort?

Originally Posted by DinaQtobe 

 

 

Congratulations Danda!  Thanks for the wonderful information!

I am curious if you used the live musicians included in the divine package?  I have heard that at the Now Jade they allow you to swap the musician for two hours of DJ.  Were you able to take advantage of this?

 

I am also wondering if anyone knows if candles are allowed on the tables for the reception?  Are we able to light them?

 

Thanks ladies!

I was told by Anel that candles are typically provided by the bride & groom.  She reccomends the electric ones since it can get windy.

Originally Posted by DinaQtobe 

 

 

Congratulations Danda!  Thanks for the wonderful information!

I am curious if you used the live musicians included in the divine package?  I have heard that at the Now Jade they allow you to swap the musician for two hours of DJ.  Were you able to take advantage of this?

 

I am also wondering if anyone knows if candles are allowed on the tables for the reception?  Are we able to light them?

 

Thanks ladies!

I was told by Anel that candles are typically provided by the bride & groom.  She reccomends the electric ones since it can get windy.

More questions I asked Anel, her responses are in CAPS or in BLUE

• what is the tax & service charge that is charged on the Divine Package? TAX 11%, SERVICE 15%
• is a champagne toast included in the package for the reception?, YES THE CHAMPAGNE TOAST IS INCLUDED FOR 25 PEOPLE.
• can bottled water be offered to our guests for the ceremony? SURE, THE COST IS $2 USD, PER BOTTLE
• Also we are looking at doing a welcome letter not a welcome gift bag. Can the front desk hand out the letter to the guests as they check in?The Front desk can give a welcome letter to the guest, you just need to give us the letters and we will give them to the front desk.

• If we bring something for the reception that needs to be plugged in is there an outdoor outlet? THERE IS AN OUTDOOR OUTLET.

More questions I asked Anel, her responses are in CAPS or in BLUE

• what is the tax & service charge that is charged on the Divine Package? TAX 11%, SERVICE 15%
• is a champagne toast included in the package for the reception?, YES THE CHAMPAGNE TOAST IS INCLUDED FOR 25 PEOPLE.
• can bottled water be offered to our guests for the ceremony? SURE, THE COST IS $2 USD, PER BOTTLE
• Also we are looking at doing a welcome letter not a welcome gift bag. Can the front desk hand out the letter to the guests as they check in?The Front desk can give a welcome letter to the guest, you just need to give us the letters and we will give them to the front desk.

• If we bring something for the reception that needs to be plugged in is there an outdoor outlet? THERE IS AN OUTDOOR OUTLET.

For those concerned about heels getting stuck in the Tequila Terrace below is a a picture Anel sent me of the deck.  Traditional heels will fit between, she suggests flats, wedges or a thick heel.

For those concerned about heels getting stuck in the Tequila Terrace below is a a picture Anel sent me of the deck.  Traditional heels will fit between, she suggests flats, wedges or a thick heel.

The brides that used the $150 speaker system from the resort with your own Ipod can you provide me feedback?

The brides that used the $150 speaker system from the resort with your own Ipod can you provide me feedback?

Can anyone let me know if they liked their video included in the Divine package?

Also those that have had the divine package which did you choose for the ceremony: saxophonist, violinist or guitar player?  Did you like it?

We are trying to decide between the Eternity & Divine package.

Can anyone let me know if they liked their video included in the Divine package?

Also those that have had the divine package which did you choose for the ceremony: saxophonist, violinist or guitar player?  Did you like it?

We are trying to decide between the Eternity & Divine package.