Azul Sensatori Brides - POST HERE!

[Afrommert]

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Originally Posted by Sammyhawk I got an email from Tiffany today, she mentioned a 14/person 4 hour private banquet including a 3 course meal and open bar, this seems reasonable, the best part is the private location. I found out that you cannot add a dinner reservation to the pearl package, of course not. The pearl package also does not include the sand ceremony, do you girls know if we can bring our own sand etc to do the sand ceremony to save whatever cost the resort wants for this? I emailed Tiffany to ask her what the sand ceremony would cost to add to the pearl package, but I was thinking it would make more sense to bring my own stuff.

Hey Sammyhawk, I too have to pearl package,AND im doing that same private ceremony this weekend actually and I added the sand ceremony, I believe $45? Id have to double check my invoice. I just got my sand from hobby lobby for 1.25, but they also have sand at the dollar store! Hope this helps

[renee1811]

Andrea, I am SOO excited for you! Have an AMAZING and WONDERFUL time, and we cannot wait to hear all the details when you get back!!!

[renee1811]

Renee’s to do’s:

1. Get brochures printed not done

2. Make luggage tags for guests I made the inserts, I just need to buy the plastic holders

3. Mail off brochures & luggage tags not done

4. Keep working out! DONE!! I have worked out daily--stupid insanity is kicking my butt, but I think it's working

5. Find the bridesmaid's dress in a large!! *sigh* 19 Ross stores and no large....at this point, either she can squeeze into a medium, or I bought an extra medium and a small--maybe a seamstress can make it work?!

6. Sit down with FI and start making decisions (food, decorations, etc.) not done

 

My New To-Do List!

1. get brochures printed!

2. mail off brochures and luggage tags

3. KEEP WORKING OUT!

5. Finalize all wedding decisions with FI (I'll wear something sexy and bribe him to sit down for 30 minutes, lol)

6. Submit invoice to Tiffany for wedding decisions

7. Start buying things for OOT Bags (ooh, I found cute bags that I bought at the Dollar Tree!)

8. Order personalized mugs

9. Order raffia fans

[Sammyhawk]

Thanks! I am still trying to figure out a photographer, what do you girls suggest? I thought about doing the cheapest package the resort offers for the actual ceremony and then using a photographer in the area to do pictures before the wedding. What are your thoughts? If I were to do that, are there photographers you would recommend?

[Sammyhawk]

soon to be Mrs. Frommert, I thought I had replied to your post, but I don't see it on here. Congrats on the upcoming wedding this weekend, how exciting! You will definitely have to let me know how it goes and how your reception is. I am shocked that the resort still charges for the sand ceremony when you are bringing your own supplies, just another way to rack up the bill. What are you doing for music?

[~Nicole~]

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Originally Posted by Sammyhawk I got an email from Tiffany today, she mentioned a 14/person 4 hour private banquet including a 3 course meal and open bar, this seems reasonable, the best part is the private location. I found out that you cannot add a dinner reservation to the pearl package, of course not. The pearl package also does not include the sand ceremony, do you girls know if we can bring our own sand etc to do the sand ceremony to save whatever cost the resort wants for this? I emailed Tiffany to ask her what the sand ceremony would cost to add to the pearl package, but I was thinking it would make more sense to bring my own stuff.

I paid $45 for a sand ceremony. They also provided the sand, I just picked the colours.
Something else to consider - if you're having a private reception you have to arrange for music, which means you have to rent their equipment I believe. I'm only mentioning it so that you can budget for that if that's what you want to do.

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Originally Posted by Sammyhawk Thanks! I am still trying to figure out a photographer, what do you girls suggest? I thought about doing the cheapest package the resort offers for the actual ceremony and then using a photographer in the area to do pictures before the wedding. What are your thoughts? If I were to do that, are there photographers you would recommend?

I used Moments that Matter (MTM). THey are actually forum members and I highly recommend them. They are a Canadian couple that moved to Playa del Carmen last year. They honestly saved my wedding day from what could have been disasterous. Here's their website MEXICO Destination Wedding Photography, Wedding Photojournalism throughout the Mayan Riviera
You can see some of my pics under galleries - Nicole & Curt.

[gingerlover36]

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Originally Posted by Sammyhawk Hello all! I am a newbie! Getting Married May 19th, 2010 at Azul Sensatori, so excited to have found you all and enjoyed reading your postings so far I have gotten some great ideas! I feel a little behind in my wedding planning at Azul, but hopefully you all will be my new found support system! Can't wait to chat more! Sam

Hi Sam,

I am just going to miss you...We are going to check out the AS on the 11th - 15th! Hope you have a wonderful wedding!!

[gingerlover36]

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Originally Posted by gingerlover36 Hi Sam, I am just going to miss you...We are going to check out the AS on the 11th - 15th! Hope you have a wonderful wedding!!

Sorry I am slightly moronic....I thought you said March! oh well congrats and have a blast!!

[suzannepdc]

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Originally Posted by Sammyhawk Thanks! I am still trying to figure out a photographer, what do you girls suggest? I thought about doing the cheapest package the resort offers for the actual ceremony and then using a photographer in the area to do pictures before the wedding. What are your thoughts? If I were to do that, are there photographers you would recommend?

I would check with Tiffany to see what the "current" outside photographer policy is. To use an outside photographer, you have to pay $500 fee or have them stay for 3 nights. I recently booked (yes, I am getting married in less than 3 months! ) at the Azul Beach and was told that I could not use anyone that was Mexican-based that was not the "approved" photographers. We could, however, bring in someone from the United States. I am still baffled by this policy - I get the extra fee since they have relationships with certain companies, but I would think they would prefer for us to spend our money locally. We are flying someone in from Ohio - it's a little pricey, but something we decided to do.

Hope that helps!

[KittenHeart]

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Originally Posted by renee1811 Renee’s to do’s: 5. Find the bridesmaid's dress in a large!! *sigh* 19 Ross stores and no large....at this point, either she can squeeze into a medium, or I bought an extra medium and a small--maybe a seamstress can make it work?! 5. Finalize all wedding decisions with FI (I'll wear something sexy and bribe him to sit down for 30 minutes, lol)

Shoot! I have a note in my Blackberry to check out some Ross' for you just totally forgot... I'm going to see if I can do that this week for you. There have got to be a ton of them in LA.

LOL!! I haven't even tried this tactic out yet, let me know how the hot outfit bribe goes.