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You should check out the Excellence Playa Mujeres FB group if you haven't already. There are some members who have and are getting married at EPM. I did in January. I didn't have a great experience with the photographer. IF you use them make sure you know exactly what you want and be vocal. I let him take the lead and wish that I could retake photos. I don't have anything frameable. BUT everything else was amazing. Know that you can choose other food besides the first menu options they give you. They have a much bigger one you can ask for and you can pick and choose from. I didn't have my ceremony at the beach, changed my mind when I got there and glad I did. It's less windy at the gazebo which is very close to the beach. Also know that you have to have patience with the wedding planner. Whoever it is will likely be extremely slow with her email responses to you BUT everything will be great! I had 30 guests and we brought walkie talkies so we can keep in touch with each other while there. Totally unnecessary but so much fun! Happy to answer any additional questions!

Hi all, I just returned from my wedding at EPM. I had planned to have my ceremony on the beach but when I saw that spot compared to the stone gazebo, I changed my mind. They add curtains, a runner, and shells free of charge. The fountains around and the greenery along with beach behind you is great! My cocktail hour was at X-Lounge. It's a great spot right at the beach. I didn't add anything there but saw other set ups after mine that had curtains. I would consider adding those if they would help with the wind. There were some girls that were cold because there was some wind. After that, the reception was at CECO. It's a straight walk up from the stone gazebo. I have a friend who did bring centerpieces for me. Just some mason jars with lights wrapped around them. She had wanted to add floating votive candles but the wind didn't work with it. Cindy was kind enough to give us battery operated ones. I wouldn't change my choice of that spot for anything. It was perfect. I loved that it was a little secluded. It looks horrible with the fountains off during the day but my wedding was at night. The fountains were on and lighted. Absolutely beautiful. Still close to everything but private enough that you and your guests aren't disturbed. I had the Love Package and chose the rack of lamb for the main course. Everyone LOVED it and our crowd of mostly New Yorkers can be pretty picky. Even people who normally wouldn't eat lamb. I switched out the side that comes with it for the mashed potatoes. Our vegetarians enjoyed the salmon. None of this cost extra. Just ask Cindy for additional menu choices other than what she gives you from the start. Also, you should definitely pay for the DJ. I went to a wedding at EPC with many of the same people but without a DJ and it doesn't compare to the fun the DJ added. Totally worth the money as long as you give him a little guidance. The ONLY thing I would really change is using the resorts photographer. DON'T DO IT! I chose package 5 which comes with two photographers. This is a trick. The second photographer was only there to take the getting ready pictures. After which she was just an assistant. Our pictures came out horrible, it seemed like the photographer cared more about the background than us. I'm lucky to have the great memories but the pictures will forever be a sore spot. DO your research and find a different photographer. Let me know if you have any questions, happy to help!

@@AshleyRupple that is not what they had. I think a buffet option sounds great! We are only having about 40 people so I don't think they would let us do that. @@malyna, Next week? Congrats! I can't wait to hear how that menu works out. The beef and scallop entree is the only option we were considering too. Thanks!

Hi! My wedding is in January and it's that time for me to fill out the questionnaire. I know that food preference is subjective but does anyone have any suggestions regarding the food at the reception? We loved the food we had in Excellence Punta Cana but hated the food we had at the wedding there. Unfortunately I think we would choose the same menu for our wedding in Playa Mujeres. I've started telling guests to eat first. But that's a horrible thing considering we have to pay extra. Does anyone have any tips/suggestions? Also, Has anyone used the in house photography company? Thanks for input!