Gran Bahia Principe Akumal/Tulum/Coba - POST HERE!

[Cdunn514]

Thanks!
 

Originally Posted by cdlillad 

Saucy Friend -  My coordinator didn't give me a breakdown of the cocktail party costs.  For our 3 hour cocktail party she quoted us $540 for 25 people or $720 for 40 people for the cheapest drink option available.  We're using a DJ from outside (DJ Julian from Mood Event Services) and our coordinator said we will have to pay $90 day pass for our DJ.  It sounds like I'm getting screwed, because if I used the prices you provided, I should only have to pay for 40 people - $12x40 people = 480.  Yet I'm paying $720 + $90 day pass to bring the DJ on-site.  I think because your wedding is happening sooner they had different prices...they seem to have changed the prices now?  Or should I call and ask them why they're screwing me?? lol

 

cdunn514 - What I'm planning to do is choose the cheapest drink option.  The wedding coordinator said if we want additional variety of drinks, we could bring our own bottles of alcohol and the bartenders will serve it to our guests.  So we are planning on renting a car, going to some store and buying some bottles of alcohol.

I know from the website on http://www.bahia-principe.com/BP/Resorts/Resort/VivirLaNoche/Tulum , the disco closes at 2:30 pm. According to our wedding coordinator, the disco opens at midnight.  But I read from people on this forum that there is live music at the Hacienda, which you can enjoy until the disco opens.

 

[Cdunn514]

Thanks, I guess we will just have to figure it out once we are there, I was trying to figure out how long to have the poolside reception. We are getting married on a friday the 13th also, everyone keeps giving me a weird look, like why would you choose that date, I think it is fun!

Originally Posted by Saucy Friend 

 

CDunn- The WC told me the disco opens at 11:30, but online it says midnight. No clue how close another bar would be-- although triple fisting and coming back to the party is always an option! It can't be too far!

 

Anyone going to be there between May 8th and May 22? My wedding day is Friday the 13th of May. Scary! Good thing is, if something goes wrong, there is copious amounts of tequila close by!!

 

 

 

[Babyshaws]

Hi melady24 - haven't been on here in a while! Your 21st April too!?! Wow, only 3 weeks on Thursday!! We are staying in cobs but marrying at the gazebo (tulum) at 2pm - how about yours!? Are you having reception etc? We aren't as only have a small number of guests! Would be good to bump into you there! Gemma x

No, Way!!!! I don't know how I missed this, but we are getting married on the same day... :)  I am at Hammock location at Akumal.  I guess you are getting married in Coba?... Wow... what time is your ceremony?

 

 

 

[dfranklin]

Wesjor: You were quoted $1000 for your private cocktail reception at what level of alcohol/open bar??? 

I am getting married at Akumal in November and was quoted like the other women were quoted ($24/per person for first hour) for best level...

Also, is anyone having their dinner at the private location (outdoors) as well (vs in one of the restaurants)???

 

Thanks, 
Dara

 

[NattyK]

Hi - I am at the Akumal in November as well also inquiring about a pool side reception - just received a quote today but getting information is like pulling teeth so far.  I am not entirely sure of how this works yet so if you have any information to date please do share!  I was told a minimum of 50 ppl.

 

I am not entirely pleased with the venue options for the ceremony that I was offered - I would love the Gazebo but it wasn't offered and have to only the beach; the other venue was not big enough for my guests.  If anyone has any suggestions as to other venue's I should be pushing for I would love to hear them.  Thanks!

[Cdunn514]

gabby1182-

 

We were in Riviera Maya in Jan and we went deep sea fishing, we booked it through lomas travel, they had a desk in our lobby and were booking a bunch of different tours, I dont know if you are booking your trip through a package like apple vacations or fun jet but if you are they will have someone in the lobby that you can book your trips through. Anyways we had a lot of fun, and in jan. everything is out of season and we still caught 6 fish. There boats were nice and big enough for up to 6 people plus crew, we had 4 on ours. i do not know the name of the actual fishing company that we used but i do know that is who we booked it through

[jadk]

I get married on May 4th at the Beach at 3 pm      ( I think the Tulum beach)  

What time is your ceremony? is the hammocks the beach?

[jadk]

 

I get married on May 4th at the Beach at 3 pm      ( I think the Tulum beach)  

What time is your ceremony? is the hammocks the beach?

 

Originally Posted by jadk 

I get married on May 4th at the Beach at 3 pm      ( I think the Tulum beach)  

What time is your ceremony? is the hammocks the beach?

 

Originally Posted by Julie2011 

Saucy Friend...Im getting married May 4th at the Hammocks...Cant freaking wait- only 5 weeks to go. We dont leave till late on the 15th, so maybe I will see you there =)

 

 

 

[jody11]

Hello dfranklin...i am there in Nov too the 27th...when is your date?

 

Originally Posted by dfranklin 

Wesjor: You were quoted $1000 for your private cocktail reception at what level of alcohol/open bar??? 

I am getting married at Akumal in November and was quoted like the other women were quoted ($24/per person for first hour) for best level...

Also, is anyone having their dinner at the private location (outdoors) as well (vs in one of the restaurants)???

 

Thanks, 
Dara

 

 

[KRama]

I believe the $1000 for a max of 50 people was for the "beach party" reception which included a private dinner, bar and dance on the beach.