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You're welcome!! I'm actually getting married on 5/25/14. =)

My contact over there is Fatima. This is the email address that she uses to contact me with: Fatima Rueda <[email protected]> I hope that helps! =)

Quote: Originally Posted by SLetendre Yes definitely check out the Terrace ! =) We have the Eternity package but my fiance likes the Platinum dinner options, so it'll be an additional charge to upgrade the dinner package which is worth it. I'll be sending out my save the dates next week. I"ve kept my engagement a secret for a few weeks now and wanted to announce it through our save the date cards and have all our travel info on our wedding website. As for invitations, I'll have them sent out at the end of February because I'd like to get an RSVP by end of March.

I think the decorations that come with the Gazebo are good especially when it comes with the package. Anything more than that is just extra costs that aren't needed. I had to ask Fatima to have the Terrace booked. I found it through a blog that I read and a picture I found online. It's more private than the pool and there's a separate entrance near the Secrets Resort that leads up to it. Congrats on booking on the 19th! You're one week before me =) I'll have to look into the photography upgrade as well. I didn't even know that there was an upgrade but good to know now =). Currently, I'm trying to keep my guest count at 25 since anything over 25 is additional. So it won't be too huge. As for reception decorations and favors, I'll be making those at home and bringing them to Mexico. Nothing too big and definitely nothing that customs may hold hostage of either. Since I'm trying to stay within budget, I've been designing our save the date cards and invitations which helped us save money there and the extra money can go towards an upgraded dinner package. Which dinner package are you opting for? I think my fiance is settled on the Platinum package, however I'll probably email Fatima if we have the option to have a buffet without having to do it at one of their restaurants. You're so lucky that your cousin can DJ!! But just in case, they do charge a $100 to use an "outside vendor" =(. I'll have all my music playlists saved on my ipod so that it'll just play continuous for each part of the wedding. The bonfire looks like fun but we haven't decided on any after reception activities yet. =( But we will be releasing the paper lanterns after the reception. Fatima charged $9 (minimum 10) however I'll be purchasing mine elsewhere and bringing them with me to wedding. =) Quote: Originally Posted by SLetendre We also booked the gazebo for the ceremony and the pool deck. Is the La Vista Terrace the same as the pool deck? I didn't see that option in the wedding package, if there is an option that is more private than the pool deck that would be great. Fatima finally emailed me back so I feel much better. We have secured May 19th! I think I am also going to use the in house photographer, I found out from another bride that they have some better upgrade packages than they might tell you up front. For $799 you can upgrade and get 500 photos on a CD, so practically all of them. Since the package only comes with like 30 or something? Which isn't very many. I also looked at Photoshoots Vallarta since they offer the discount for weekday but once I found out about the upgrade package with Vallarta Adventures I just decided to stay with them, just one less thing to organize! Although I really loved Photoshoots pictures they had sent me, I'm sure they will do a great job! I'm also stuck on decorations, Fatima had sent me a photo of the Gazebo with this white organza fabric on each post and some white flowers tied to the front to two posts. I love the look of it, its so simple and elegant, but I'm afraid to even ask her how much they would charge to do that. It's probably way more than I want to spend. How many guests do you have coming? I have 27 right now, so the reception won't be huge, I will only need to come up with a couple of centerpieces. I might even just decide to stick mine and my BM bouquets on the tables and call it a day! I think we are going to have to bite the bullet and rent the speakers for the reception, but will opt out of the dancefloor. My cousin who is coming to the wedding is a DJ so he is going to bring his computer and do that for us. But if he wasn't my next option was to use my ipod. Are you guys having live or recorded music at the ceremony? We also booked a bonfire for the last night we are there, so I am excited for that!

Hopefully Fatima can get back to you soon. I was the same way when I didn't hear from her for a few days. But don't worry...I'm sure she'll email you soon with the contract. I ended up booking the Gazebo for the ceremony and the La Vista Terrace for the reception. The terrace is a little more private and and since it's a terrace, no dance floor needed. =) We are renting a sound system for both the ceremony and reception, however opted to use our ipod for music. She quoted us $550 to rent the sound system for both ceremony and reception vs. $1k to have a DJ do it. I'd rather save my money and have the music that I want to listen to play then a DJ play music I may not even like. As for photography, I think we're just going to use the one that it's in our package. But we may explore our options and see if there are other local photographers near the resort that may be able to quote us a better price. What day are you trying to secure? Have you chosen a photography too? Hopefully we can get some good suggestions in this thread.

Which coordinator are you working with? I'm currently working with Fatima and she is wonderful..her reply time is usually 24 hours. I just put the deposit down this week and am booked for 5/25/14 . I opted out of the dance floor and some other things because it was just way overpriced.

Hi Sletendre, I just booked my wedding with Now Amber for May 2014 as well...just still in the beginning process. I wish there were more posts about this resort.

Hi ladies!! I just booked my May 2014 wedding at Now Amber as well and have been dealing with Fatima as my coordinator. There aren't a lot of posts about the resort and I can't find any pictures online of actual weddings. Just from reading some of these posts, makes me a little more confident that I made the right choice in venue selection. =) Currenly, I booked the Eternity package (25 guests) and plan on having my ceremony in the Gazebo and my reception on the La Vista Terrace. It has a bit more privacy than the beach and pool area. Maybe some of you ladies might want to look into this area as your reception if you're concerned about privacy. =)

Hi ladies!! I just booked my May 2014 wedding at Now Amber as well and have been dealing with Fatima as my coordinator. There aren't a lot of posts about the resort and I can't find any pictures online of actual weddings. Just from reading some of these posts, makes me a little more confident that I made the right choice in venue selection. =) Currenly, I booked the Eternity package (25 guests) and plan on having my ceremony in the Gazebo and my reception on the La Vista Terrace. It has a bit more privacy than the beach and pool area. Maybe some of you ladies might want to look into this area as your reception if you're concerned about privacy. =)