Excellence Riviera Cancun question/info?

[BandE2008]

Does anyone have any information on ERC?

Im looking for extra amenities / fees for private weddings etc etc etc

Anything!

Thanks

[mexicobrideIndiana]

i haven't been there but i can tell you that my best friend had her honeymoon there in October and loved it. Also when I was trying to decide where to have my June wedding, my travel agent who has been everywhere in the area recommended the el dorado properties and the excellence resort. she had a destination wedding and she said if she knew then what she knows now she would have chosen either of those two, so i would say that is a pretty good review!

[melody]

Don't know about Excellence Cancun but I am getting married @ Excellence Punta Cana. The brides that I have talked to have nothing but high praises about their wedding.

 

They just have one wedding a day and it is truly special :-) I cannot think of any other place but Excellence for my wedding.

 

Happy planning!

[BandE2008]

I am leaving El Dorado and need to come up with another place .....

 

any more info about this one would be helpful

 

thanks

[jreule]

I just looked at the website and it looks beautiful!!

[mexicobrideIndiana]

yikes, why are you leaving el dorado? have you had a bad experience with them? again, I have heard that excellence is awesome. but don't know anyone who has gotten married there so i can't be of much help.

[BandE2008]

Im leaving El Dorado for several reasons

 

1) the beach is a disaster, and the beach is important to me. WHen I booked this, Yes, I did do research, but my travel agent really minimized it (I also felt rushed into makeing a choice on where)

 

2) they totally are nickle and diming. Yes, there have been talks about the $500 for outside photographers, but its more then that. I just read a review on trip advisor where they noted being charged extra for EVERYTHING.

 

3) The places has dropped in its rank on trip advisor over the past three motnhs, from 2nd, to 3rd and now 4th.

 

4) atleast 50% of the reviews on trip advisor recently are very negative

 

5) the price even keeps dropping.

 

It just feels like the hotel is going down hill

and that things that are important to me (like a beach) are real strong negatives ....

 

So, I am resaerching other places at the moment!

Thanks for your help

 

I find it odd no one here has gone there .... that is a red flag to me.

[BandE2008]

In case anyone is interested in this resort (it looks awesome and has great TA reviews and rankings)

here is the info I got:

 

 

 

 

Wedding Packages

 

Excellence Wedding Package

A reservation of a Junior Suite Ocean View Excellence Club category or higher for a minimum of 7 nights stay is required for this package. This Complimentary Package Includes:

oServices of the Judge (legal) or Minister (non-legal)

oWedding organization and personalization of our wedding coordinator

oPreferential location of the room in the category reserved

oPreparation and ironing of the wedding dress and grooms tuxedo/suit

oComplimentary room for the groom the night before the wedding (based on availability)

oUse of the wedding gazebo located in front of the beach

oBride’s bouquet

oBoutonniere for the groom

oWedding cake for 10 people

oOne bottle of sparkling wine

oSpecial turn down service at night

o15% discount on all spa treatments (product purchases not included)

oHoneymoon Package (see below)

oLate checkout for bride and groom (based on availability).

 

This package may be purchased for $850 USD.

Note: Cannot be combined with the Excellence Honeymoon complimentary package.

Excellence of love Wedding Package

oServices of the Judge (legal) or Minister (non-legal)

oWedding organization and personalization by our wedding coordinator

oPreferential location of the room in the category reserved

oPreparation and ironing of the wedding dress and grooms tuxedo/suit

oComplimentary room for the groom the night before the wedding (based on availability)

oUse of the wedding gazebo located in front of the beach

oBride’s bouquet

o4 boutonnieres/corsages for bride, groom and witnesses

oSpecial Silver Wedding Dinner (maximum of 20 people)

oNatural floral centerpiece for dinner table

oWedding cake for 20 people

oOne bottle of sparkling wine

oOne hour Silver Cocktail with hors d’oeuvres for 20 people

oSpecial turn down service

o24 full color photos (5x7)

oBride’s hairstyling for ceremony

oMake-up application for the bride

o10% discount on all spa treatments

oHoneymoon Package (see below)

oLate check-out for bride and groom (based on availability)

 

Selling price:$1.500,- USD

Gold Excellence Wedding Package

In addition to Excellence of love Wedding Package you will receive:

oAdditional decoration for the ceremony

oNatural floral table bouquet for ceremony

oUpgraded bride’s bouquet

oCaribbean or Mariachi Music Trio (1 hour)

o24 full color 6x8 photos (upgraded from 5x7)

oVideo of the ceremony (15 minutes, unedited)

oOne hour Gold Private Cocktail with hors d’oeuvres (upgraded from Silver) for 20 people

oSpecial Gold Wedding Dinner (20 people maximum)

oLove Birds Spa Treatment (1 day/ per couple)

oRomantic Cocktail Cruise for bride and groom (only for Excellence Riviera Cancun)

 

Selling price:$2.400,- USD

Additional Wedding Services

Music Options:

Caribbean Trio

Mariachi Trio

Jazz Band

Flautist or Violinist

Salsa Band

DJ (four hours)

Sound system for receptions

Sound system for wedding ceremonies

Mariachi Band

Photography:

24 photos (just the ceremony)

36 photos, CD and photo album with beach & ceremony pictures

Album and CD with 60 to 90 photos of ceremony, beach and hotel locations

Album and CD with 80 to 130 photos of before the ceremony, guests, family, ceremony, beach and hotel locations

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Album and CD with 90 to 150 photos of before the ceremony, guests, family, ceremony, beach & hotel locations and party (two hours)

Slide show projection during dinner

Video Packages:

Wedding Video 1 (Ideal for 2 to 30 guests)

Ceremony

Video studio by the beach

Bride and groom wedding party and family getting ready

Reception

Includes digital, special effects, music and titles

Camera man service (two hours)

DVD will be 30 to 40 minutes long

Full digital edition

Master in DVD with interactive menus

Wedding Video 2 (Ideal for 30 to 70 guests)

Ceremony

Video studio by the beach

Bride and groom wedding party and family getting ready

Reception

Includes digital, special effects, music and titles

Camera man service (four hours)

DVD will be 60 to 80 minutes long

Full digital edition

Master in DVD with interactive menus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Honeymoon Packages:

 

Honeymoon and Anniversary Package

oWelcome letter

oFresh fruits

oA bottle of sparkling wine

oOne special romantic dinner

oRose Petals in the room upon arrival

oSpecial turn down service

oChampagne breakfast in bed (once per stay; reservation must be made in advance with concierge)

 

Note: A wedding certificate for proof of marriage may be requested. The reservation must be identified as a honeymoon or anniversary package at time of booking.

Excellence Honeymoon Package

oChampagne on arrival

oFresh flowers and exotic fruit basket in room upon arrival

oA champagne breakfast in bed served the first morning after arrival

oAurum Couples Treatment: Experience the ultimate relaxation, with an aromatic full body massage, followed by a reflex thermal foot treatment that will renew your skin with a marine mint exfoliation and will relieve your feet with a distressing mask, and ending with a facial and scalp pressure massage. Duration: 50 minutes

oPrivate, beachfront dinner one evening – upon return from dinner you will find a romantic rose petal bath ready for you with essential oils and candles

oPetit Fours each evening at turn down service

oOne complimentary Lovers Live CD by Sade

$600 Per Couple

Note: Taxes and gratuity included. Restrictions/exclusions: Not available during Christmas and New Years. Subject to availability. Double Occupancy Only.

 

Note: *This package is complimentary when purchasing 7 nights or more in the Junior Suite Ocean View Excellence Club category or higher. Taxes and gratuity included. Restrictions/exclusions: Not available during Christmas and New Years. Subject to availability. Double Occupancy Only. This package can not be combined with the free Excellence Wedding Package.

[Nrvsbride]

Here are some links:

 

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6270

 

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t61

 

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t3680

 

If you go to the Search function on the top right hand corner you can type in "Excellence Riviera" in the advance search and it will give you tons of info.