Catalonia Riviera Maya

[Bianca]

I'm thinking of changing to Catalonia RM bc DPA just sounds like they might piss me off... I can't find a website for the resort. THe one Morgan posted in the first post didnt work a a quick google didnt help...

 

nm... i found it

[rodent]

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Originally Posted by Bianca I'm thinking of changing to Catalonia RM bc DPA just sounds like they might piss me off... I can't find a website for the resort. THe one Morgan posted in the first post didnt work a a quick google didnt help... nm... i found it

will you post the correct website? the one i posted may have changed since then.

I did really prefer the catalonia buildings & wedding location to DPA. but, the renovations were not complete so it might look a lot nicer before it opens.

i felt like they treated me so great at the catalonia. they didn't nickle & dime on anything. I see other hotels that charge for each piece of the wedding set up. At the catalonia, the $340 fee covered the chairs, tent, mic, sound system, flowers and so much more.

[Bianca]

I got 2009 packages. I didn't see it posted yet.

 

CARIBBEAN SOULS DELUXE USD 1999,-

 

Your Wedding Package includes all services of the Caribbean Souls package, PLUS:

•Deluxe flower decoration of the wedding location

(Deluxe flower arrangement for the judges table, 2 decorated flower columns,

walkway decorated with rose petals).

•Spa “Alegria” Package ( Aromatherapy Jacuzzi bath and 50 minute couple massage in our spa mastersuite, plus 20 % discount on any additional spa service ).

• Romantic Candlelight Dinner for 2 .

 

•In- room special amenities:

•Free upgrade to one of our suites with guaranteed king size bed

(Enjoy up to 7 nights in this fabulous suite with your private mini pool

on the balcony, free mini bar with daily refill, coffeemaker and complimentary safety deposit box).

•Tropical fruit basket upon arrival.

 

FREE WEDDING PACKAGE

The Caribbean Souls Deluxe Wedding Package is free with your group reservation of 30 double rooms, staying for a minimum of 5 nights (equal 150 room nights). This offer is not combinable with other promotional offers.

 

 

CARIBBEAN SOULS USD 1444,-

 

Your Wedding Package Includes:

 

•Personalized assistance from our wedding coordinator (see notes 1 and 2).

•Judge fees (see note 1).

•English translation of the wedding ceremony.

•Set up of the wedding ceremony on the beach, next to our beautiful lagoon.

(see note 4).

•2-story wedding cake for up to 20 persons (on site).

•Music during the ceremony.

•Flower decoration for the judge table, fresh flower bouquet for the bride and button hole for the groom.

•Chilled bottle of sparkling wine (on site, max. 2 bottles).

•Dinner reservation for the wedding party in one of our restaurants

(buffet or specialty restaurants, subject to availability, up to max. 20 persons).

•Surprise wedding gift.

 

•In- room amenities:

•Free upgrade to an Ocean front room with guaranteed king size bed.

•Special towel decoration.

•Morning after continental breakfast in the room.

•Strawberries with chocolate & a bottle of sparkling wine for the wedding night.

•Late check out on departure day (subject to availability).

 

FREE WEDDING PACKAGE

The Caribbean Souls Wedding Package is free with your group reservation of 20 double rooms, staying for a minimum of 5 nights (equal 100 room nights). This offer is not combinable with other promotional offers.

 

 

 

RENEWAL OF VOWS CEREMONYUSD 399,-

 

Your Renewal of vows Package Includes:

 

•Personalized assistance from our wedding coordinator.

•Ceremony with an English speaking hotel staff member.

•Set up of the wedding ceremony on the beach nearby our beautiful lagoon.

(see note 4).

•2-story wedding cake for up to 20 persons (on site).

•Music during the ceremony.

•Bouquet for the bride, buttonhole for the groom and flower decoration for the judges table.

•Chilled bottle of sparkling wine (on site, max. 2 bottles).

•Dinner reservation for the wedding party in one of our restaurants

( buffet or specialty restaurants ,subject to availability, up to max. 20 persons).

 

•In - room amenities:

•Preferential accommodation with guaranteed king size bed.

•Special towel decoration.

•Strawberries with chocolate & bottle of sparkling wine for the wedding night.

•Late check out on departure day (subject to availability).

 

FREE WEDDING PACKAGE

The Renewal of Vows Ceremony is free with your group reservation of 10 double rooms, staying for a minimum of 5 nights (equal 50 room nights). This offer is not combinable with other promotional offers.

 

 

Wedding Documents

 

The bride and groom plus their 4 witnesses must arrive to the hotel at least 5 working

days before the wedding day in order to prepare all the legal documents required for the

legal wedding ceremony (arrival day does not count).

 

The following documentation is required:

 

Copy of the brides and grooms passport (only passport is accepted).

Tourist card received on arrival day at Cancun International Airport

(please write the full name exactly as it is written in the passport).

If the bride has been married before it is important that the passport

reads the maiden last name. Otherwise, if it reads the ex-husbands last

name, the original birth certificate will be required.

 

IMPORTANT: An “Apostille” is required for the original birth certificate (document with a

stamp that gives validity to a document) as well as an official translation into spanish

language (this document also has to come with the “Apostille”). The city hall does not

accept simple foto-copies , original copies are required. Please contact our wedding

coordinator for further information.

 

If either the bride or groom has been married before, the divorce certificate should

be dated of more than one year.

 

Medical Exams must be done by the hotel’s doctor in Mexico

(the cost is about $100 USD per person, subject to changes, and

has to be paid in cash directly to the doctor)

 

A minimum of 4 witnesses are required, each with a copy of their passports

and tourist cards.

 

THE HOTEL WILL NOT TAKE ANY REPONSIBILITY

IF THE ABOVE SPECIFIED DOCUMENTATION

IS NOT PROVIDED AS REQUIRED.

[soon2bevalentine]

Now that we're in the final countdown, I'm starting to think about all the little details. Has anyone used the hairdresser and/or make up person provided by the hotel? We're going to have a private reception at the Pure Chill Out Bar with a slightly modified Grill Menu - we were quoted $62US per person for the private reception. Also, did you prepare your own vows? Was Elena the one to read the vows? Only 4 weeks to go and so much still to do!

[rodent]

yes, elena did the ceremony. i emailed her the script in advance and brought several backup copies just incase. she did a perfect job with it.

 

they have a script they use if you don't provide your own, but i didn't care for it.

 

i posted mine in a thread called "share your ceremony script"

 

i was told annalisa would do my hair, but she was out of town during my wedding. i have heard she is good.

 

i cant think of the person who did my hair's name right now. i posted it somewhere. i thought she was great. she was very relaxing. just came in my room & took care of everything. it was $75. i had pictures of what I wanted done & was very happy with the results. I'll see if i can find where i posted her info.

 

i did my own makeup.

[rodent]

here is the info on the hairdresser

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t24002

[rodent]

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t21660

 

here are some inspiration ceremony scripts. i posted the one the catalonia uses in this thread & what I used.

[koolatta]

Hi Morgan,

 

I am hoping to book my wedding at the Catalonia Riviera Maya for next November. I would just like to thank you for this thread. It is very informative. I have to admit I am a bit nervous planning my wedding due to complete lack of experience (i have never even attended a wedding..lol) and this thread is really helpful.

 

I am having a hard time getting Elena to respond to my emails...Did that happen to you as well?? I would like to book my wedding but have not heard back from her. What did you need to book your wedding?? Whick package did you go with??

 

Thanks so much!!

[koolatta]

Hello All!!

 

I am getting married at the Cat in Nov and have a few questions. Has anyone had there hair and makeup done at the resort? How did it turn out? Also, i really want my grandfather to take me down the aisle but he is in a wheelchair(can walk short distances with a walker). For those who have been married at this resort: Is it at all possible? Has anyone done this at a beach wedding?

 

Thanks for all of your help!! I greatly appreciate it!!

 

Evelyn

[jreule]

I am getting married there on Feb 14th. My mom is gonna do my hair so I' don't know for sure, but I will try to find out for you while I'm there. As for your gf walking down the aisle, I'll try to check into it as well.

Joleen