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Hi @mom9p8 check out Hacienda Paraiso Beach Villa in Tulum. It would be perfect! here is my wedding video: https://vimeo.com/142955264 here is my thread: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/80196-private-beach-villa-wedding-in-tulum/

If you decide to have something more private and still luxurious as Beach Villa...check out Hacienda Paraiso in Tulum. It's amazing! Molecular gastronomy catering chef. here is my wedding video: https://vimeo.com/142955264 here is my thread: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/80196-private-beach-villa-wedding-in-tulum/ Good luck!

I guessing you already got married:-) But for all future brides looking for unique and informal venue check out Hacienda Paraiso in Tulum. It would be perfect for a 30 - 50 people wedding, but they can accommodate even larger groups at the Beach Club next door. here is my wedding video: https://vimeo.com/142955264 here is my thread: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/80196-private-beach-villa-wedding-in-tulum/ Hope this helps:-)

HI Ladies, If anyone is looking for a very unique Beach Front Villa wedding check out Hacienda Paraiso in Tulum. here is my wedding video: https://vimeo.com/142955264 here is my thread: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/80196-private-beach-villa-wedding-in-tulum/ Hope it helps and huge congrats on your planning!:-)

HI Holly, check out Hacienda Paraiso Beach Villa in Tulum. It would be perfect for a 30 -50 people wedding. here is my wedding video: https://vimeo.com/142955264 here is my thread: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/80196-private-beach-villa-wedding-in-tulum/

Ni Nicole, welcome. this forum will save your life:-) I would highly recommend checking out El Paraiso Beach Club and the Beach front Villa: Hacienda Paraiso in Tulum. It's such an amazing venue located on the best beach in Riviera Maya. I started a thread here: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/80196-private-beach-villa-wedding-in-tulum/ and this is my wedding video: https://vimeo.com/142955264 Hope it helps

I would highly recommend checking out El Paraiso Beach Club and the Beach front Villa: Hacienda Paraiso. It's such an amazing venue located on the best beach in Riviera Maya. I started a thread here: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/80196-private-beach-villa-wedding-in-tulum/ and this is my wedding video: https://vimeo.com/142955264

If you decide to have a more private romantic wedding I would highly recommend Tulum! Here is my wedding video: https://vimeo.com/142955264 and my thread: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/80196-private-beach-villa-wedding-in-tulum/

Definitely consider Tulum...best place for a romantic wedding! check out my post here: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/80196-private-beach-villa-wedding-in-tulum/ and my wedding video: https://vimeo.com/142955264

Hi Ladies, I have been a member of this forum for a very long time and it has been essential in helping me to plan my wedding back in 2014. I feel like I have been not so great at giving back, so I'm coming back to share my personal experiences and help other brides to have an amazing wedding in Mexico Like I had:-) I feel like there is a lot of info regarding getting married at All-inclusives and other resorts, but not so much regarding a Beach Villa, which was our dream venue...and we finally have found one in Tulum: Hacienda Paraiso. here is my wedding video: https://vimeo.com/142955264 So this thread is dedicated to a Private Beach Villa non-cookie cutter wedding and what to expect. I hope I can help a few new brides and finally give back. so ask away...:-)

No worries, I know it can be confusing. Basically the guests take out their current SIM card and put in the Mexican one. They might have to punch in a PIN code that come with the Mexican SIM card So they will have a Mexican cell phone number and can call local. You should to the same whenever you get down there. Most of the countries have GSM type phones (Europe and Russia included), so it's super easy to use. But for the US travelers it's not so simple...the phone needs to be unlocked for some of the providers that have a SIM (have to call the provider to do that). I believe T-mobile is already unlocked, but Att you need to call. But anyone that has a NON GSM sim provider (which is Sprint, verizon) will not be able to use it, since they can't get the SIM card out of their phones. Hope this helps...let me know if you have any more questions You can buy the SIM cards in any OXXO gas station in Mexico and many other places, like markets. So I'm having my wedding planner ship me some, when I get a bit closer.

Hi Ladies, Looks like you have covered everything possible in this thread:)) amazing, sooo thankful to all of you...Totally changed my mind about putting sunscreen in the bags,someone will always have some to lend:) I have 2 items I haven't seen anyone using. It might be because we are having a Villa wedding in Tulum and all our guests are staying in a small bungalow hotels near by. 1) mosquito repellent coils and matches (great for using out on the patio or balcony at night. Made by Coghlans, it's a pack of 10, and it was very cheap...so I'm just gonna put 1-2 per bag in the zip lock and print my own instructions 2) we have a lot of people coming from all over Europe and Russia, so I'm only adding this for the ones with little kids and not very seasoned travelers. My wedding planner is sending me a few Mexican SIM cards, I can add to my hard copy invite I will be sending out a couple of month out, or put in the welcome bags. so people can just call us when they get in, and we know to expect them, or incase they need any help. You just have to make sure you know the SIM card sizes, mini or regular. The SIMs are $5-7 to start and they can always ad more money to it. Just a thought

Wow, I love your wedding video! Would be my Dream come true!!! I'm hoping I will be able to find someone like that to capture our moments! I noticed your photographers were from Canada, how did that work out? Do you have any suggestions for a lighting and music equipment rental place? My FI is a pro DJ, so we would like to rent some equipment for 4-5 days to be able to have some nice sound at the villa. Thank you so much! And congrats! You too look amazing together. Not sure if your hubby dressed himself, but he looks super stylish. Usually we girls never notice the groom, in your case I was starring at both of you:))) looked like a very fun wedding!

@@steph please forgive me, I have been MIA. We had a fantastic time in Turks and Caicos, found perfect villa and a great caterer...and just decided to prob move our wedding to Tulum, Mexico:( we felt very guilty about crazy amount of travel and transfers (and visas) that our friends and family from Europe have to go though and think it will not be worth it. However, If you are still planning on having a Villa wedding, write me a PM and I prob will be able to answer every question you might have. We have visited every beach and even saw brand new properties that are not up for rent yet. I would love to share all me research, so it doesn't go to waste. And I have an amazing amazing caterer for you;))

@@DreamWedding that villa wedding looked amazing! I'm also having a 70%vegan menu and a villa wedding. We are going for our site visit in 3 week. Which Villa was that in the video? Also how much would it cost to do fireworks on the beach? And is it legal to release Chinese lanterns in the air or do a bon fire on the beach? Thank you so much and looks like i'm not the only Vegan Tulum bride 2014 out there;)) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@mrsJager thank you so much for the tip, i'm def going to check then out on out site visit next month. Did you give you a package deal or were you able to customize a lot of stuff? It's very close to Casa Chic, right? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey Archigirl, we are contemplating on moving our wedding to Mexico from Turks and Caicos for next October/November due to it being a bit of an easier travel for our guests from Europe and Russia. Tulum seamed like a great choice…we are going on our site visit in January. Did you get to tour Casa Chic? what did you think of it? any other properties for the main villa you liked? http://www.behlatulum.com/index.php/en/? Also where is the rest of your group staying? Thanks a lot and congrats:-) it's getting closer:-))

Hey Steph, Sorry for the delay, I have been slammed with work. My fiancé and I are getting ready to go on our site visit. We will be in TCI 23-28th. I have a few meetings with local vendors regarding the rentals and wedding planner. I will give the whole scope when I get back:)) Any Villas in particular I should check out (that you liked)? Victoria

Hi Kelly, Yeay finally someone else is getting married in October, 2014:)) we are just 10 days after you guys - October 28, 2014:))

Thanks Kim, It loos like I might be the only bride here planning a villa wedding for 2014. Lol kind of sad:(

Petesoup, We are planning a villa wedding as well, and I'm thinking not to hire a wedding planner (I produce a large 2000 people show, so kind of feel like I can plan a 30 people wedding;) Did you use any rental places for chairs, gazebo for the ceremony?

Hey JenRose, your pics loos really great. Was that firework part of your wedding or not?

Hi Ladies, i'm starting this thread because I can't find anyone posting about having had or planning a private Villa/villas wedding at TCI. Anyone out there? Lol We are in the beginning stages of planning our oct 2014 wedding. Trying to decide on the Beach, we found some great villas in Long Bay and Taylor Bay, so having hard time picking...we might squeeze in a site visit this summer to help us. Anyone else?

Hi Ladies, i'm starting this thread because I can't find anyone posting about having had or planning a private Villa/villas at TCI. Anyone out there? Lol We are in the beginning stages of planning our oct 2014 wedding. Trying to decide with Beach, we found some great villas in Long Bay and Taylor Bay, so having hard time to pick...we might squeeze in a site visit this summer to help us. Anyone else?

Hi Ladies, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm planning our TCI late october 2014 wedding. This website ROX!!! Victoria