Overall - A++++++++++++++

Truly amazing experience from start to finish.  I couldn't have asked for more in any way!!  I want to do it every year now!

Kelley (Wedding Coordinator) - A+

Kelley was amazing from the moment we met.  We talked via email a few times last January and got the site booked after a few questions were answered easily.  We then went on a site inspection in Feb 2010.  Kelley met us at the marina and was our hostess for the day trip to LC.  She talked us through how our day would run and then left us to enjoy the site.  She checked in with us again at lunch time and as we were leaving.  Over the year of planning we had infrequent contact - she would send a question or something that she needed to know ocassionally but really we didn't talk much.  Then I got working on the wedding more around Jan.  She was slow to respond to a few emails but always did eventually.  Then as we got closer she was answering everything day to day.  After arriving we met with her for a brief overview of the plan and I gave her my two huge suitcases of decorations etc.  The morning of the wedding she met me and the girls at the marina and welcomed us all.  She was great all day checking in with us as the day progressed to see if we needed anything and to keep us on schedule.  Then when it comes time to head down she has you all organized on where you wait, when to go etc.  Ryan said she was great with them too - met them as they got off the boat and took all the guys needed up to their area to get their bouts on etc.  She is warm and friendly and welcoming and fun and absolutely perfect for her job!  Love her and can't wait to visit again!!

Brad (Officiant) - A+

Brad is a wonderful guy.  We met him at the marina in the morning and he came over on the boat with girls.  I had talked to him once previously on email just to go through the ceremony and make sure the details were all correct.  The ceremony is really beautiful - we used exactly what they had as it is just so perfect for us.  Many people commented on how beautiful the words were so that was nice to hear.  There is some humour in it too which I loved.  Once we got to the site in the morning Brad set up lounge chairs for us...I think my moms and bms were half in love with him by this point!!  He was around all evening and both him and Kelley signed my guest photo book so that was nice to see!

Fernando (hair/makeup) - A

Fernando came over around lunch time with two girls.  All five of us had our hair and make up done.  He does all the make up himself and I swear he is an artist.  Each one of us stood up after he was done and went "wow!".  Especially my mom...he did amazing things with her eyes!  And first time I had worn false eyelashes - very cool!  The girls helped with the hair.  I was very happy with mine...exactly what my inspiration photos were.  And it really lasted.  My sister's was all good except for one piece that would not seem to curl and she couldn't get them to understand what was wrong for some reason.  Everyone elses was perfect too.  It is a lot of money but he is definitely good at what he does!  Now, I have read several reviews about girls that got over there and realized they forgot the money to pay him and I swore I would not do that.  Guess what I forgot???  I couldn't believe it!  I was going to pay for me and the two BMs so it was $460 missing!!  Luckily my FMIL had a fair bit of cash but we were still short so Kelley had to come to the resort the next day to get the cash to take to him.  He was very gracious about it and as for Kelley...talk about going above and beyond!!

Flowers - A+

My complete involvement in the flowers was to tell Kelley "Fucshia, Orange, some lime green.  And sometimes I have allergies to Lilies".  That was it and you should have seen them.  I could not have picked better if I had tried.  Beautiful roses, tulips, orchids.  Limes in the centerpieces, Bird of paradise.  The bouts and corsages were perfect.  The BM bouquets were just right.  It was perfect!

DJ - A+

I never had any interaction with him to be honest.  I gave Kelley a brief list of songs we liked and he went from there.  We had a cd for the ceremony songs which he handled perfectly and one for the special dances.  The dance started great and just kept going.  I don't think the dance floor was ever empty and mostly packed!  I only left once for the bathroom and once for water.  What a great time.  I wasn't sure the group would be huge dancers besides me, my sis and my BM but everyone was up there.  My dad was dancing to Lady GaGa with absolutely no idea what the heck it was!!  It was so much fun.  And the DJ had us dancing the whole boat ride home.  We did the conja line on the boat and a lot of people joined in...crazy!  We finished the night with me and Ryan dancing to Meatloaf's Paradise by the Dashboard light.  We danced around that boat like maniacs singing the whole thing...do you know how long that damn song is???

Mariachi Band A+

So glad we went with them even though they were a big expense.  They were playing as the guests arrived which Ryan said was very cool.  They were fun to watch even while the ceremony music was playing for us to walk down.  They were airbanding to Walk the LIne wich is what the guys walked down to - it was funny.  Then after the ceremony they did the cocktail hour.  I was mostly taking photos but did get to enjoy them for a little bit.  They were also great sports when my BM and a friend hopped up in to the middle of them to get their picture with the guest book white board...that is an awesome pic with two trumpet players on either side of them!

Food A+

Absolutely fantastic!  Lunch was amazing and supper even better.  Everyone was in awe of how great it all was.  The chicked was so moist and the pasta is delicious.  The dessert bar was incredible - the chocolate covered fruit and the cookies were my favorites.  The cake later was also good even though we only had a bite.  We had one layer choc, one white with white icing and flowers.  It was gorgeous.  We had cake boxes and I think quite a bit went home with people.  A friend commented just yesterday how good the white was the next morning!  Wish I had remembered to eat some!!

Parrot A+

We had the rings delivered by parrot (well not the real ones, Brad already had them).  But it was the coolest thing!  We didn't tell a single sole except the videographer and everyone was so surprised.  We were ready for it so I was watching peoples faces when all of a sudden a parrot flew over their heads and it was awesome!  People are still talking about it!

Fire Dancers A+

Another big hit.  This was also a big surprise for everyone.  It was very warm standing in the middle as they danced around us but so amazing.  There was two of them and they were great.  Another thing people can't stop talking about!!

Boat Ride A+

I thought this might be an issue for some of the people and had Ryan prepared with a bottle of Gravol to hand out.  The only person a little queasy on the way over was his sister and she wasn't too bad.  No one on the way home.  People thought it was so unique.  I loved that everyone went together and came home together...no one sneaking off early!  And on the way out they saw whales and the boat paused for a bit to see them closer so that added another element to the whole experience.  As my cousin said on the boat ride over "This is the best wedding I've ever been to and we aren't even there yet!".  Love it!!

Staff A+++

Every single person was amazing to work with.  The bartenders, the cooks, the boat crew, set up crew.  It was all so smooth.  The dinner area was set up exactly how I had envisioned and I gave Kelley very little guidance.  Same with the ceremony area - beautiful and then they remove that and set up the dance floor almost without you noticing during dinner.  Really great people and such a pleasure to work with them!

It was a perfect day and I would recommend Las Caletas to any bride.  You could not ask for a more beautiful spot to get married.  We added on the extra hour and are so glad we did.  We kind of wish we could have added on one more!  It flew by in the blink of an eye.  I can't wait to see the video so I can relive it all again.  Thank you Kelley and everyone at LC!!