Akumal's CEA Center ~ a unique non-resort alternative (tons of pics)

[tylersgirl]

That space is really beautiful! I love the candles on the wall and the water looks so spectacular!

[ACDCDCAC]

wow thanks for the link to this thread, i dont know how i missed it! your wedding is going to be absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!! and awesome too

 

 

........can i come ?

[MarieSam]

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Originally Posted by Abbie wow thanks for the link to this thread, i dont know how i missed it! your wedding is going to be absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!! and awesome too ........can i come ?

OF COURSE your welcome to come Abbie!!!! hehehe, when should I expect you and the family?

[ACDCDCAC]

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Originally Posted by MarieSam OF COURSE your welcome to come Abbie!!!! hehehe, when should I expect you and the family?

what time does it start? heeheehee

I WISH!!

oh and MAJOR btw, your girl is so gorgeous! she does look like mini you

[MarieSam]

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Originally Posted by Abbie what time does it start? heeheehee I WISH!! oh and MAJOR btw, your girl is so gorgeous! she does look like mini you

aww thanks ~ that's my sweetheart she's growing up so fast though and making me feel old!!!

[krysiafosz]

Hi Again MarieSam.... thanks for the pics of CEA....I'm still not sure about where our ceremony will be, most likely at our villas. Looking at your pics, tho, I'm wondering about the rear of teh CEA where there is stone/concrete ground. You having been there before, do you think it's big enough and nice enough to hold th ceremony for around 30 guests?

 

Also, any suggestions on little favors from Akumal (or in nearby towns) I can buy to put in the OOT bags? I've got a bunch of things already, but wanted to put in one last thing that is a souvenir from there. Something under $5-$10 each.

 

When are you guys getting there again? We'll be there through Friday the 26th, just missing your wedding....I would have liked to come meet you!!

[MarieSam]

Hey Kristina!! How are you my fellow CEA bride?

 

The rear of the CEA center does have concrete ground and is actually a nice space, and from what Jenn told me is often used as a dancing/DJ set up area -- but I will say it's not much of a view. I do think 30 people could fit back there with seating but that's defintiely something you'd have to confirm with Jenn.

 

Can I ask, how come you don't want to have it on the beach? The view right in front is really amazing.

 

As far as favors....I do know that Jenn makes these small Mexican type cookies that are supposed to be really yummy and packaged very cute, I think they are like $2 or $3 a package, and it comes with a note that says the purchase of the cookies goes toward a donation for the CEA Center and all it's eco-life programs. So that's a really sweet gesture to consider, especially if you're a true animal/nature person.

 

Other cool ideas for favors are the maracas that they sell at many of the souvenier shops in Playa del Carmen. They're colorful, can be bought for as little as $1 each, and are beautifully decorated. Often times have "Mexico" written on them so it's a nice keepsake. I haven't seen any that say Akumal, although that would be a really great find if you can get one! Def. try asking Jenn about this, she may be able to get a good discount on these.

 

We are actually flying into town on Sunday, June 21st -- so we can definitely meet up!!! I know I will be running around like crazy, but would love to meet in between my madness, lol. We're staying at Casa Romero and also renting a Las Casitas unit from Wed. to Sat. so let's plan to hook up!!

 

 

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Originally Posted by krysiafosz Hi Again MarieSam.... thanks for the pics of CEA....I'm still not sure about where our ceremony will be, most likely at our villas. Looking at your pics, tho, I'm wondering about the rear of teh CEA where there is stone/concrete ground. You having been there before, do you think it's big enough and nice enough to hold th ceremony for around 30 guests?   Also, any suggestions on little favors from Akumal (or in nearby towns) I can buy to put in the OOT bags? I've got a bunch of things already, but wanted to put in one last thing that is a souvenir from there. Something under $5-$10 each.   When are you guys getting there again? We'll be there through Friday the 26th, just missing your wedding....I would have liked to come meet you!!

[krysiafosz]

I am actually going with the Mexican wedding cookies for favors at the reception, but I am looking for something loca to the area to add to the welcome bags I am putting in each guest's room. Maracas sound fun!

 

We'll have to se where our schedule takes us. I know the weekend of our wedding will be busy because we will be getting together with our family and guests to do some outings. Will keep you updated!

[Jacilynda]

OH I'm sooo bummed! I want to meet up w/ all the Akumal girls!

 

Oh my gosh MS thanks so much for the idea about the cookies. I'm going to have to ask Jenn about them!

[kwbride2010]

love the cookie idea! MarieSam - you'll have to post pictures of everything afterwards - I'm having my wedding almost a year after yours (pretty much to the date, as of right now!)

 

Ahhh so glad I found this forum, so many good ideas!