Any Grand Palladium brides?

[StephyD]

I had the same problem for the date.  I initially emailed Rocio in April 2010 wanting to reserve our wedding date for the end of March 2011 and I had to wait a few weeks since they didn't have the new calendar.  Don't worry... they usually allow up to 3 weddings a day.  You should be able to get the date you want.

 

I agree with EllaBaja1983, they are pretty strict on the 3-day rule.  We are arriving on Saturday and getting married on the Thursday (althought we initially planned to arrive on the Sunday, you have to be there for 3 business days prior to the wedding).  We are doing the legal ceremony since we didn't want to get married here before leaving.

[Ellabaja1983]

Stephy, what is your wedding date again?  I know we've talked about this, but I can't remember!

 

(We are doing the legal ceremony first...tonight actually.  I've felt so awkward all day!)

[Manda123]

Thanks for the responses ladies! I guess I will just suck it up and hope I get the day I want. I actually got ahold of Rocio on the phone last week and she said that som far she hasn't had a lot of people even requesting dates for 2012, so I guess I am a little ahead of the game. Stephy, when you contacted her in April did she tell you when you should call/email back in May? I would LOVE to be the first person to book so I can get first dibs!

 

We are putting down our deposits for the GP tomorrow. SO excited!

 

And congrats Ella! It's a big day for you!

 

[StephyD]

 

 

Originally Posted by Ellabaja1983 

 

Stephy, what is your wedding date again?  I know we've talked about this, but I can't remember!

 

(We are doing the legal ceremony first...tonight actually.  I've felt so awkward all day!)

 

 

CONGRATS!  You're officially married by now   What a neat idea to do it on Valentine's day, too.

 

We are getting married on March 31st.  I CAN'T WAIT!  I'm beyond excited right now... although, freaking out too a little bit.  We have a few things to take care of still, but other than that, we are ready!

[StephyD]

 

 

Originally Posted by Manda123 

 

Thanks for the responses ladies! I guess I will just suck it up and hope I get the day I want. I actually got ahold of Rocio on the phone last week and she said that som far she hasn't had a lot of people even requesting dates for 2012, so I guess I am a little ahead of the game. Stephy, when you contacted her in April did she tell you when you should call/email back in May? I would LOVE to be the first person to book so I can get first dibs!

 

We are putting down our deposits for the GP tomorrow. SO excited!

 

And congrats Ella! It's a big day for you!

 

 

I can't remember exactly, but I know I had to wait about a month before contacting her again.  When I did, she still didn't have the dates available and had to wait some more.  It drove me nuts.   But in the end, the waiting paid off as I got the date I wanted, no problem at all.  I'm sure it'll be the same for you.

 

[Ellabaja1983]

 

 

Originally Posted by StephyD 

 

CONGRATS!  You're officially married by now   What a neat idea to do it on Valentine's day, too.

 

We are getting married on March 31st.  I CAN'T WAIT!  I'm beyond excited right now... although, freaking out too a little bit.  We have a few things to take care of still, but other than that, we are ready!

Yes, we are officially married!  It was a very cool thing, and let's just say, I didn't want to put my ring back in the box last night!!

 

I knew you were really close to April, but I didn't think you were part of April.  That's very exciting!!  We are almost done, just have to figure out how to get the music we want for the dinner/reception.   Are you having a private dinner after your ceremony or did you decide to do something different?

 

Also, I wanted to ask you Stephy, do you hear from your WC often?  My WC left, and I was told I was getting a new one, but in the meantime I was to talk to Rocio...but I'm lucky if I get a response to my emails once a week with Rocio....

 

 

[StephyD]

I had Ariadna as a wedding planner from the start.  Right before Christmas, she emailed me saying that she was leaving the resort.  Needless to say, I FREAKED OUT!  A few days later, Gabriella, Ari's replacement, emailed me.  She seemed pretty sharp... but then I emailed her, and never heard back.  I sent the same email to Rocio, and she replied within a couple of days.  Since then, I've been dealing with Rocio only.  She's pretty good at responding to my emails lately.  I guess when the date gets closer, she's much more on top of things.  I definitely did see a change as the date got closer.  I'm assuming it'll get better for you as well.  Althought, it is pretty good that she gets back to you within a week or so..  I had to wait much longer than that sometimes, a few months ago.

[Ellabaja1983]

Ahh, so you are in the same boat as me, I had Adriana as well.  I've only been dealing with Rocio but I was told that Gabriela would be Adriana's replacement, she was jut in training.  What's been really bothering me about Rocio is that I'll email her asking a few questions, and she'll wait a week to respond, but tell me she needs the information right away.  I feel like telling her that if she would have responded a few days prior, we wouldn't be in such a YANK to get things figured out, like she's making it...

 

She did email me last night and of course needs me menu options figured out ASAP!

[StephyD]

LOL... It doesn't surprise me.  What probably makes a difference in my case is that I had almost everything figured out with Ariadna before she left.  All I had to do with Rocio was do a wrap-up of the decisions (which she already had anyways), send my seating plan and figure out a few last details.  I'm sure it'll get better as your date gets closer.

 

I forgot to answer your question in the previous post:

 

We are getting married at 3PM.  We are having a cocktail with appetizers and drinks (4PM-6PM) at the Sports' Bar Terasse.  We wanted something private and there was nothing they could do.  That terasse looks nice and there are (apparently) never anyone around.  We'll have a mariachi trio stop by during the cocktail. Then, we are having a private reception (7PM-11PM) at La Laguna.  We're hired DJ Mannia for the evening.   What have you decided on?  Are you having a private reception?

[Beth O]

we had Ariadna also and I thought she was excellent at getting back to me. She left I send a confirmation of what she had confirmed only to be told no the wedding wasnt at 4:30 but at 2:30. I proceeded to send all of my emails from Ari that confirmed in numerous emails the time. Rocio did come back and say she would honor the time. I was not going to be happy. Just do yourself a favor and confirm everything for times,locations etc and take your documentation with you..  I know you have to be somewhat flexable but set the date and time in July for a June wedding. I just want what was agreed on.