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[JaimeCF2BR]

Ginni - Your TA should be able to get the 20% off the standard rates for you (or better).  Especially if you are getting at least 5 rooms in your block.  Are you trying to go directly through the resort instead of through a TA?  This could be part of the problem too.

 

Originally Posted by ginnigurl 

Thank Murmel!    So you are saying that the 20% don't come off the rates the TA gives you?  Maybe that is where I am confused?
 

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Originally Posted by ginnigurl 

Hey everyone!!!  I am just posting because I am so frustrated with their pricing.  They put out a promotion that weddings where 5 or more rooms are booked that everyone gets 20% off.   I booked my wedding and now we are getting the RUNAROUND on the 20% OFF as we are ready to book rooms.  We even have an email from the Miami WC, Grace, that they will honor the 20%!!  I am at the point that I just sent her an email that I want our wedding deposit money back...  Dreams Tulum (my second choice) has a better pricing deal anyway!!  I just feel like if they can't even honor what they said in writing that I don't trust them to marry there.  You all have great stories, but I am for your word, is your word!!!  Anyone have any thoughts or help???  Thanks!!

Never saw the promotion for 20% off rooms. But if that's the promotion online, it may only be the price for rooms through their website, and it's likely your TA would be getting a better room rate for you.

We got 20% off private events, ie. dinner reception and cocktail hours.

 

 

[1106wedding]

We're getting the 20% off private events (basically the food and beverage).

Our TA got us rates that were more than 20% off the "rack rate" listed on Azul's website but they don't get discounted further...

 

Originally Posted by ginnigurl 

Thank Murmel!    So you are saying that the 20% don't come off the rates the TA gives you?  Maybe that is where I am confused?

[jazz04]

Well I am still confused on where they have put my reception b/c the zavas terrace looks way too small for 60 or more people. Is it weird having your wedding in Spanish I guess I was just thinking it would be in English (never thought about it).

[JaimeCF2BR]

Zavas Terrace does seem a bit small for 60 guests.  Would you be open to doing a beach reception?  I was originally torn between Zavas Plaza and the beach.  I chose Zavas Plaza, but there are times I think the beach would've been awesome!

 

The "minor" detail about the ceremony being in Spanish was actually the final detail that made us decide to do symbolic.  It would be kind of neat if a single person in my group spoke spanish, or if I was doing a spanish themed wedding...but it just seemed it would be strange with my group.  If you want to do a legal wedding, I'm sure it would be just fine.  You could make it fun!  Great story for the kids! 

Originally Posted by jazz04 

Well I am still confused on where they have put my reception b/c the zavas terrace looks way too small for 60 or more people. Is it weird having your wedding in Spanish I guess I was just thinking it would be in English (never thought about it).

[TLGnhci]

I agree with what the ladies on here have said.  We got our approved room rate which was less than the online rate and then also 20% off the food/drink for private events. Hope things get better for you!!
 

Originally Posted by ginnigurl 

Hey everyone!!!  I am just posting because I am so frustrated with their pricing.  They put out a promotion that weddings where 5 or more rooms are booked that everyone gets 20% off.   I booked my wedding and now we are getting the RUNAROUND on the 20% OFF as we are ready to book rooms.  We even have an email from the Miami WC, Grace, that they will honor the 20%!!  I am at the point that I just sent her an email that I want our wedding deposit money back...  Dreams Tulum (my second choice) has a better pricing deal anyway!!  I just feel like if they can't even honor what they said in writing that I don't trust them to marry there.  You all have great stories, but I am for your word, is your word!!!  Anyone have any thoughts or help???  Thanks!!

I too have opted for the symbolic ceremony at this point, mostly because of the fact that the ceremony would be in Spanish.  The price is a determining factor as well.  Wish I was going to Vegas like you Jaime!!!  )

 

Originally Posted by JaimeCF2BR 

Zavas Terrace does seem a bit small for 60 guests.  Would you be open to doing a beach reception?  I was originally torn between Zavas Plaza and the beach.  I chose Zavas Plaza, but there are times I think the beach would've been awesome!

 

The "minor" detail about the ceremony being in Spanish was actually the final detail that made us decide to do symbolic.  It would be kind of neat if a single person in my group spoke spanish, or if I was doing a spanish themed wedding...but it just seemed it would be strange with my group.  If you want to do a legal wedding, I'm sure it would be just fine.  You could make it fun!  Great story for the kids! 

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Originally Posted by jazz04 

Well I am still confused on where they have put my reception b/c the zavas terrace looks way too small for 60 or more people. Is it weird having your wedding in Spanish I guess I was just thinking it would be in English (never thought about it).

 

[arkae]

how hot was it at 6/630?? and for the hour you were taking pics? was it intense or still cool?

 

thx!!

 

Originally Posted by mzgillis316 

Thank you!!! I just can't believe how they turned out! We got up around 6/630  and were out there for an hour or so ...we wanted to catch the sunrise and it was so beautiful!
 

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Originally Posted by TLGnhci 

These pics are amazing!!  What time of day did you do them?  The water looks so serene!
 

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Originally Posted by mzgillis316 

My Day After/TTD Session is posted on my photographers blog...they are AMAZING!!!!!! I think these are my favs!!!! check them out =)

 

http://vidacarson.com/blog/weddings/shalon-and-darwins-day-after-session-riviera-maya-mexico/

 

 

 

[murmel]

 

 

Originally Posted by ginnigurl 

 

Thank Murmel!    So you are saying that the 20% don't come off the rates the TA gives you?  Maybe that is where I am confused?

 

The 20% off room rate would be off the price on the Karisma website (quite steep!) http://www.karismahotels.com/ If you are using a TA, their rates should be well below the posted rate on Karisma.com....however there would be no further discount. Hope that helps!

 

 

Originally Posted by jazz04 

 

Well I am still confused on where they have put my reception b/c the zavas terrace looks way too small for 60 or more people. Is it weird having your wedding in Spanish I guess I was just thinking it would be in English (never thought about it).

Zavas terrace is too small for 60 people...I think the maximum is 25-30 for cocktails, sitting down would be less. If Zavas plaza is taken you have the beach options, Yoga Palapa, or the banquet rooms.

The legal wedding has to be done in Spanish, however I was told you could request the WC to translate into english.

 

 

 

 

[mzgillis316]

When we booked it was 20% off of the room rate that was listed online at the time of the contract...we worked directly with the hotel. It was also 20% off of all private events. We booked our wedding back in March 2010 so im not sure if it was a special for 2010 and its no longer valid for 2011 or what...what kind of run around are they giving you? I love Dreams Tulum but their pricing for a reception was not conducive for bigger partys, which was why we chose AS...Dreams had per person rates for a private reception around 80-90 buxs, Azul was only 14 pp...
 

Originally Posted by ginnigurl 

Hey everyone!!!  I am just posting because I am so frustrated with their pricing.  They put out a promotion that weddings where 5 or more rooms are booked that everyone gets 20% off.   I booked my wedding and now we are getting the RUNAROUND on the 20% OFF as we are ready to book rooms.  We even have an email from the Miami WC, Grace, that they will honor the 20%!!  I am at the point that I just sent her an email that I want our wedding deposit money back...  Dreams Tulum (my second choice) has a better pricing deal anyway!!  I just feel like if they can't even honor what they said in writing that I don't trust them to marry there.  You all have great stories, but I am for your word, is your word!!!  Anyone have any thoughts or help???  Thanks!!

 

[mzgillis316]

Heres a review I posted from my wedding a few weeks ago http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/azul-sensatori-hotel-by-karisma-all-inclusive/reviews#4113

And a quick video from my recent wedding showing some of the resort http://cancunweddingvideo.com/wedding/shalon_darwin/

 

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Originally Posted by SChica927 

Hi ladies! I am new to this thread, but wanted to chime in as it looks like we're narrowing in on the Azul Sensatori for our wedding! Any words of wisdom for you ladies would be so great!

 

Are they reasonably priced? Has anyone been down there to visit? What's it like -- do you have pictures? I'm really interested to see what the different "venues" are (i.e. the garden gazebo, sky lounge, etc)...

Anything would be great! Thanks!

 

[mzgillis316]

IN the monring the weather was wonderful...the only thing that was that cold was the water but it wasn't unbearable...it was perfect
 

Originally Posted by arkae 

how hot was it at 6/630?? and for the hour you were taking pics? was it intense or still cool?

 

thx!!

 

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Originally Posted by mzgillis316 

Thank you!!! I just can't believe how they turned out! We got up around 6/630  and were out there for an hour or so ...we wanted to catch the sunrise and it was so beautiful!
 

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Originally Posted by TLGnhci 

These pics are amazing!!  What time of day did you do them?  The water looks so serene!
 

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Originally Posted by mzgillis316 

My Day After/TTD Session is posted on my photographers blog...they are AMAZING!!!!!! I think these are my favs!!!! check them out =)

 

http://vidacarson.com/blog/weddings/shalon-and-darwins-day-after-session-riviera-maya-mexico/