Post Here if You Are Getting Married in Cabo!

[proti007]

Hello and congrats! Like some of the other brides have mentioned, you need to do some research and definitely set a range for a limit. We wanted between $1500-$1800 all-inclusive for our guests (flight and hotel), which we managed to find, and are so happy with our choice (Dreams Los Cabos). The hardest part is explaining to guests that they are not going to find last minute prices when booking so much in advance.
 

Originally Posted by plantcityhome 

Hello,

This is my very first post (with 2nd time posting this message and I am pretty sure I posted this in the wrong thread prior)

 

My name is Frances and my fiance and I have just started to consider/try to determine whether we are going to do a local v.s. destination wedding for March 2012. In researching destinations, we are very interested in Cabo. We have reached out to a few planners and are currently awaiting a preliminary proposal.  While it appears positive that we may be able to afford hosting a wedding/reception in Cabo, we have a concern relating to guests. We would definitely want to give guests at least 11-12 months to prepare/save. But the concern i have is, how much is too much to expect someone to be willing to pay to attend. I definitely understand that some will and some will not be able to attend but for those that do want to attend and plan to save in order to attend, how much it too much to expect them to pay for hotel and airfare.

[plantcityhome]

Thank you so much for your insight!
 

Originally Posted by JenK 

Hi Frances!

 

In discussions with my friends and family, they really wanted to keep it to around 1500 for all inclusive hotel and flights. That is why I went with the Riu Palace to keep it to about those costs. The Riu Santa Fe is also cheaper, depending on your price range. It really depends on what your guests feel are a reasonable cost! We definitely didn't want it near the 2000 dollar mark. Good luck with your planning!

[plantcityhome]

Thank you for your feedback We haven't been planning that long but I can see already that if you don't stay focused, you can easily become lost in trying to please everyone which I will never be able to do. Thanks again. We are looking at Dreams In Cabo as well!

 

Originally Posted by kiwibride 

Hi, Congratulations and welcome to the forum!  It is your wedding you cant stress too much about your guest the people who want to be there will be and remember it is also a great holiday for them with discounted hotel rates!  We live in Australia and are getting married at Dreams in cabo on 11th April 2011 we gave all our guest more than a year's notice and have set up a website where i have posted any great flight deals that i have found from england and australia (my Fi is from england) we got a good deal on rooms as we were booking a min of 12 rooms, we used a travel agent from this forum.  I am so excited about my destination wedding!  Good luck!
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Originally Posted by plantcityhome 

Hello,

This is my very first post (with 2nd time posting this message and I am pretty sure I posted this in the wrong thread prior)

 

My name is Frances and my fiance and I have just started to consider/try to determine whether we are going to do a local v.s. destination wedding for March 2012. In researching destinations, we are very interested in Cabo. We have reached out to a few planners and are currently awaiting a preliminary proposal.  While it appears positive that we may be able to afford hosting a wedding/reception in Cabo, we have a concern relating to guests. We would definitely want to give guests at least 11-12 months to prepare/save. But the concern i have is, how much is too much to expect someone to be willing to pay to attend. I definitely understand that some will and some will not be able to attend but for those that do want to attend and plan to save in order to attend, how much it too much to expect them to pay for hotel and airfare.

 

[plantcityhome]

Thank you We are looking at Dreams in Cabo as well. If we do go with Dream, we do plan to try to give everyone at least a year to prepare and save. Thanks for taking the time to respond!
 

Originally Posted by proti007 

Hello and congrats! Like some of the other brides have mentioned, you need to do some research and definitely set a range for a limit. We wanted between $1500-$1800 all-inclusive for our guests (flight and hotel), which we managed to find, and are so happy with our choice (Dreams Los Cabos). The hardest part is explaining to guests that they are not going to find last minute prices when booking so much in advance.
 

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Originally Posted by plantcityhome 

Hello,

This is my very first post (with 2nd time posting this message and I am pretty sure I posted this in the wrong thread prior)

 

My name is Frances and my fiance and I have just started to consider/try to determine whether we are going to do a local v.s. destination wedding for March 2012. In researching destinations, we are very interested in Cabo. We have reached out to a few planners and are currently awaiting a preliminary proposal.  While it appears positive that we may be able to afford hosting a wedding/reception in Cabo, we have a concern relating to guests. We would definitely want to give guests at least 11-12 months to prepare/save. But the concern i have is, how much is too much to expect someone to be willing to pay to attend. I definitely understand that some will and some will not be able to attend but for those that do want to attend and plan to save in order to attend, how much it too much to expect them to pay for hotel and airfare.

 

[Pucca]

 

 

Originally Posted by plantcityhome 

 

Hello,

This is my very first post (with 2nd time posting this message and I am pretty sure I posted this in the wrong thread prior)

 

My name is Frances and my fiance and I have just started to consider/try to determine whether we are going to do a local v.s. destination wedding for March 2012. In researching destinations, we are very interested in Cabo. We have reached out to a few planners and are currently awaiting a preliminary proposal.  While it appears positive that we may be able to afford hosting a wedding/reception in Cabo, we have a concern relating to guests. We would definitely want to give guests at least 11-12 months to prepare/save. But the concern i have is, how much is too much to expect someone to be willing to pay to attend. I definitely understand that some will and some will not be able to attend but for those that do want to attend and plan to save in order to attend, how much it too much to expect them to pay for hotel and airfare.

 

Congratulations Frances! Good luck planning!

 

 

[plantcityhome]

We got our proposal (regarding hosting ceremony and reception) at Dreams Los Cabos!!

 

Good News.....The proposal was great, in line with our budget and there was lots of room for flexiblity which we were really excited about.

 

Bad news......the estimate cost for guests (airfare/hotel) is too dang high Over 2K for a 3 or 4 night stay.

 

Have to take some time and re-group.

[proti007]

Wowza! Where are you and your guest flying from? Ours are staying for 7 nights at Dreams, with airfare from Calgary/Edmonton/Toronto, the packages ranged from $1500-$1750.
 

Originally Posted by plantcityhome 

We got our proposal (regarding hosting ceremony and reception) at Dreams Los Cabos!!

 

Good News.....The proposal was great, in line with our budget and there was lots of room for flexiblity which we were really excited about.

 

Bad news......the estimate cost for guests (airfare/hotel) is too dang high Over 2K for a 3 or 4 night stay.

 

Have to take some time and re-group.

[plantcityhome]

WOWZA, is right!! LOL

 

Most would be flying out of Baltimore, MD

[sesiliamadrigal]

Hey Pucca,

 

Okay so I was referred by my resort a florist called Floreria Colores Del Desierto, Margarita Alarcon ([email protected]). I contacted the Margarita and it has been so easy to get a quote from her. I first ask how much it would be to by flowers by the stem. Margarita quote was well priced and she didn't overcharge me. Usually my experience with other florist was that overcharge me so they can do the flower arrangements themselves but she didn't do that. So then I had asked her how much it would be if she would make my arrangements. She made a list of how much each individual item would be and how much flowers I needed if I wanted to make them myself.  Overall I am so happy with her quote and she gave me a really really good price. Believe me when I say this because I have called numerous florists (about 15), thought about doing fake flowers, and price how much it would be to fly in my flowers. Hope this helps.

 

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Originally Posted by Pucca 

Hi again!

 

That's disappointing. I was hoping that Costco would be a bit more helpful. We have been trying to talk to Florenta Flower Design but we haven't been able to get any satisfactory response from them. Sooooo.....our hunt for a florist continues. So, please, let me know indeed when you find a florist you're happy with, and I will do the same! Good luck!!
 

Originally Posted by sesiliamadrigal 

 

Hello Pucca, It's weird but the Costco does not work with the Costco in Losb Cabos. So I contacted the Los Cabos Costco and they can order roses but they only have a small selection. I'm contacting different florist right now to see what the price difference are. Once I find out what vendor I chose to use I will let you know.

 

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Originally Posted by Pucca 

Just curious as to whether or not you were able to get a quote from Costco for flowers. I asked Costco if they shipped bulk flower orders to the Costco in Los Cabos so I could pick it up but they said no. Then I asked if they shipped bulk orders to Mexico, and no answer. Soooo.....I'd be interested in seeing what response you got. Thanks!!

 

[Pucca]

Thanks for letting me know! I'll keep your florist in mind. I was referred to Floreria Rayen by another bride here on BDW so we're emailing her. She seems really nice, and we're waiting on an estimate from her. Hopefully that'll work out for us!
 

Originally Posted by sesiliamadrigal 

Hey Pucca,

 

Okay so I was referred by my resort a florist called Floreria Colores Del Desierto, Margarita Alarcon ([email protected]). I contacted the Margarita and it has been so easy to get a quote from her. I first ask how much it would be to by flowers by the stem. Margarita quote was well priced and she didn't overcharge me. Usually my experience with other florist was that overcharge me so they can do the flower arrangements themselves but she didn't do that. So then I had asked her how much it would be if she would make my arrangements. She made a list of how much each individual item would be and how much flowers I needed if I wanted to make them myself.  Overall I am so happy with her quote and she gave me a really really good price. Believe me when I say this because I have called numerous florists (about 15), thought about doing fake flowers, and price how much it would be to fly in my flowers. Hope this helps.