Ocean Turquesa & Coral Brides?

[MrsSheppardToBe]

Does OCT have table number holders to provide?

 

 

That would be nice. Bringing extra things like table numbers seems like a lot.

 

I heard back from my OCT wedding coordinator - she says that they do have table numbers, but recommend that couples bring their own.  They sometime's either don't have enough or the ones they have are "different".  Not sure what that means but I am bringing my own!

 

I was thinking of tall cylinders wrapped in vellum with the table number printed on it, and a votive candle inside.  That would look super pretty at night   And I'm sure it would be super easy to pack.

[Kayla88]

Hi Everyone, I'm just starting my planning process and trying to pick a resort, I love this one but I'm having trouble finding wedding packages and prices. I was also wondering what everyone is using for timelines? My wedding will be July 2015 . Any help would be amazing!

[MrsSheppardToBe]

Hi Everyone, I'm just starting my planning process and trying to pick a resort, I love this one but I'm having trouble finding wedding packages and prices. I was also wondering what everyone is using for timelines? My wedding will be July 2015 . Any help would be amazing!

 

PM me your email address... I'll send you the package pricing that I got from my WC.  Keep in mind though that the prices will likely change for 2015.

[Kayla88]

I sent you a PM. Thank you so much for your help:)

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PM me your email address... I'll send you the package pricing that I got from my WC. Keep in mind though that the prices will likely change for 2015.

Edited May 12, 2014 by Kayla88

[MrsSheppardToBe]

Where is @@Leslied ??  I'm dying to hear all about your wedding!!

[FutureMrsGrabs]

Love this thread ladies! We are seriously considering this resort, as it's so affordable for our guests. The other resorts we loved are just too expensive. I also haven't read a bad review. Has anyone on here been married in September? If so, how was the weather? Thanks in advance!!

[Leslied]

Hi ladies!!  

 

Sorry it took so long for me to write...we just got back from Mexico last week...we had been there for 2 weeks - wedding week at OCT and honeymoon week at Excellence Riviera Cancun.  We didnt want to come back home!!  We had the most AMAZING time at OCT with our guests (16 of us total).  Everyone could not stop raving about the resort and we had so much fun!! It was the second time for us at this resort so we knew what to expect.  We were thrilled to hear how much our guests loved it!!

 

And the wedding...well its was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!! Everything went down without a hitch!! I was so worried during the months prior to the wedding as email communication with the coordinators wasnt the best!!  Rest assured ladies that their team of professionnals have it all covered!!  Like many brides have said already in this forum, everything works out once you get to the resort.  We met with Ana and Vanessa the day after our arrival...Vanessa took the lead and she went over every possible detail you could imagine.  This was the perfect time to ask questions or add details (I had a list drawn up with questions).  She showed us where our ceremony would be held (beach in front of building 1 which was our request) and outside lobby terrace for the reception.  We were so impressed by the service and had nothing to worry about!! 

 

Just so you know, you can add and tweak things right up until the last minute.  For example, we had 2 guests show up as a surprise (BEST surprise EVER!!) and Vanessa was very accommodating with adding these 2 guests.  We also ordered 2 bottles of champagne for the day of the wedding (one in my room and one in my husband`s room).  

 

The day of the wedding was perfect!!  I hung out at the pool with everyone until noon and then went to my room to shower. My friend came to my room around 1:15 to do hair and make-up while sipping on champagne. I wanted to be ready for 3pm as our photographer (Juan Navarro) would be arriving around that time.  A few people came to the room and then I slipped into my dress, put on my jewelry and I was good to go.  Vanessa came to my room to bring my bouquet and then went to my husband`s room to bring his boutonniere.  Juan brought me to my husband around 3:45 for our first look pictures and studio photo shoot of the two of us (we wanted to do this before our ceremony so we could enjoy our time with guests afterwards). It was amazing!!  He was fantastic!!  

 

We returned to my room afterwards where my Dad was waiting for me.  My husband left to go to the ceremony location around 5:15 ish and I touched up my hair while waiting for Vanessa to come pick me up.  My curls had fallen after the photo shoot so consider this ladies...only one hour or so outside and this happenned!! Crazy!!  I was rushing to touch up my curls...my Dad not being able to help of course and everyone was at the beach so I had to do it...LOL!!  No big deal!!  The curls fell again shortly after the ceremony and I wasnt going to make a big deal of it.

 

Vanessa picked me up with my Dad and we walked to the beach.  A few drops of rain were felt but, quickly stopped.  Thank god!!  It was VERY windy at the beach...unreal!!  So again, keep this in mind for the hair.  It was so windy to the point where after the ceremony, our photographer suggested we do group shots in the garden instead where there wasnt as much wind and we were fine with that.

 

Our reception on the outdoor lobby terrace began at 7pm.  It was SO gorgeous how the table was set up!!  I had brought a table runner, sea shells to hold everyone`s names for the seating, maracas, napkins and menus. It was placed perfectly!! The service from the waiters was out of this world!!  There were a few of them around at all times ensuring we had drinks and what not!!  It was great!! The food was delicious and everyone raved about it (feta and balsamic sald; champagne sherbert; surf and turf; caribbean cake).  Presentation of the food was just WOW!! After the meal, it wasnt long that the shots started and everyone got dancing.  I had my ipod with a playlist and it was great!!  There was a guy there to manage it but, I was always running over to select specific songs which was perfect!  We were having such a good time and didnt want it to end as scheduled for 10pm.  So around 9:45pm, I approached Vanessa (who was always around making sure everything was running smoothly) and asked if we could extend an extra hour (at a cost of course) and she was totally fine with that!!  She brought me some paper work to sign and voila!!  We were dancing the night away until 11pm.  At 11pm, we went down to the pool where the swim-up bar is and luckily, it was a latino dance party going on that night with tons of people dancing.  Our group just dove in and we danced, danced, danced until about 1:30 a.m. 

 

All in all...our wedding day could not have been more perfect!!  We were so impressed of the wedding team (don`t think its just the coordinator...there are several people coordinating the event and they have walky talkies...constantly in contact with one another).  We were blown away by how well things went and worked out.  We didnt have to lift a finger or worry about anything!!  Our guests had the time of their lives on our wedding night and are still talking about it!! Im just so thankful for how it went and now, I have the most wonderful memories of it!!  I would highly recommend destination weddings now that I`ve experienced it!! Its just such a breeze!!

 

Ok...Ive written so much already...what a long post...LOL!!  Please dont hesitate to ask me questions if you have any or want more details on something.  I`d be glad to help

 

Leslie

 

PS for Jenna Rose - the Maracas were just gorgeous!! However, we had them shipped to the resort and when we opened the box (the day of our meeting), 4 of them had broken even thought they were individually bubble wrapped.  We wanted each of our guests to have one but, couldnt anymore.  So we gave one per couple and we kept a few for ourselves as souvenirs.  I would recommend that you order some extra ones in case.  I emailed Gaby right away who said it was the first time it happened (??)...she offered to make more but, at a cost and shipping too.  The postage people must have been very rought for them to shatter like that!!

[MrsSheppardToBe]

Hi ladies!!

 

Sorry it took so long for me to write...we just got back from Mexico last week...we had been there for 2 weeks - wedding week at OCT and honeymoon week at Excellence Riviera Cancun. We didnt want to come back home!! We had the most AMAZING time at OCT with our guests (16 of us total). Everyone could not stop raving about the resort and we had so much fun!! It was the second time for us at this resort so we knew what to expect. We were thrilled to hear how much our guests loved it!!

 

And the wedding...well its was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!! Everything went down without a hitch!! I was so worried during the months prior to the wedding as email communication with the coordinators wasnt the best!! Rest assured ladies that their team of professionnals have it all covered!! Like many brides have said already in this forum, everything works out once you get to the resort. We met with Ana and Vanessa the day after our arrival...Vanessa took the lead and she went over every possible detail you could imagine. This was the perfect time to ask questions or add details (I had a list drawn up with questions). She showed us where our ceremony would be held (beach in front of building 1 which was our request) and outside lobby terrace for the reception. We were so impressed by the service and had nothing to worry about!!

 

Just so you know, you can add and tweak things right up until the last minute. For example, we had 2 guests show up as a surprise (BEST surprise EVER!!) and Vanessa was very accommodating with adding these 2 guests. We also ordered 2 bottles of champagne for the day of the wedding (one in my room and one in my husband`s room).

 

The day of the wedding was perfect!! I hung out at the pool with everyone until noon and then went to my room to shower. My friend came to my room around 1:15 to do hair and make-up while sipping on champagne. I wanted to be ready for 3pm as our photographer (Juan Navarro) would be arriving around that time. A few people came to the room and then I slipped into my dress, put on my jewelry and I was good to go. Vanessa came to my room to bring my bouquet and then went to my husband`s room to bring his boutonniere. Juan brought me to my husband around 3:45 for our first look pictures and studio photo shoot of the two of us (we wanted to do this before our ceremony so we could enjoy our time with guests afterwards). It was amazing!! He was fantastic!!

 

We returned to my room afterwards where my Dad was waiting for me. My husband left to go to the ceremony location around 5:15 ish and I touched up my hair while waiting for Vanessa to come pick me up. My curls had fallen after the photo shoot so consider this ladies...only one hour or so outside and this happenned!! Crazy!! I was rushing to touch up my curls...my Dad not being able to help of course and everyone was at the beach so I had to do it...LOL!! No big deal!! The curls fell again shortly after the ceremony and I wasnt going to make a big deal of it.

 

Vanessa picked me up with my Dad and we walked to the beach. A few drops of rain were felt but, quickly stopped. Thank god!! It was VERY windy at the beach...unreal!! So again, keep this in mind for the hair. It was so windy to the point where after the ceremony, our photographer suggested we do group shots in the garden instead where there wasnt as much wind and we were fine with that.

 

Our reception on the outdoor lobby terrace began at 7pm. It was SO gorgeous how the table was set up!! I had brought a table runner, sea shells to hold everyone`s names for the seating, maracas, napkins and menus. It was placed perfectly!! The service from the waiters was out of this world!! There were a few of them around at all times ensuring we had drinks and what not!! It was great!! The food was delicious and everyone raved about it (feta and balsamic sald; champagne sherbert; surf and turf; caribbean cake). Presentation of the food was just WOW!! After the meal, it wasnt long that the shots started and everyone got dancing. I had my ipod with a playlist and it was great!! There was a guy there to manage it but, I was always running over to select specific songs which was perfect! We were having such a good time and didnt want it to end as scheduled for 10pm. So around 9:45pm, I approached Vanessa (who was always around making sure everything was running smoothly) and asked if we could extend an extra hour (at a cost of course) and she was totally fine with that!! She brought me some paper work to sign and voila!! We were dancing the night away until 11pm. At 11pm, we went down to the pool where the swim-up bar is and luckily, it was a latino dance party going on that night with tons of people dancing. Our group just dove in and we danced, danced, danced until about 1:30 a.m.

 

All in all...our wedding day could not have been more perfect!! We were so impressed of the wedding team (don`t think its just the coordinator...there are several people coordinating the event and they have walky talkies...constantly in contact with one another). We were blown away by how well things went and worked out. We didnt have to lift a finger or worry about anything!! Our guests had the time of their lives on our wedding night and are still talking about it!! Im just so thankful for how it went and now, I have the most wonderful memories of it!! I would highly recommend destination weddings now that I`ve experienced it!! Its just such a breeze!!

 

Ok...Ive written so much already...what a long post...LOL!! Please dont hesitate to ask me questions if you have any or want more details on something. I`d be glad to help

 

Leslie

 

PS for Jenna Rose - the Maracas were just gorgeous!! However, we had them shipped to the resort and when we opened the box (the day of our meeting), 4 of them had broken even thought they were individually bubble wrapped. We wanted each of our guests to have one but, couldnt anymore. So we gave one per couple and we kept a few for ourselves as souvenirs. I would recommend that you order some extra ones in case. I emailed Gaby right away who said it was the first time it happened (??)...she offered to make more but, at a cost and shipping too. The postage people must have been very rought for them to shatter like that!!

Thanks for your review!!! My dinner choices are exactly what you chose! I'm glad everything went well for you!

 

Congratulations!!!

 

Can't wait to be there 2 weeks from today

[Leslied]

Thanks for your review!!! My dinner choices are exactly what you chose! I'm glad everything went well for you!

 

Congratulations!!!

 

Can't wait to be there 2 weeks from today

 

Thank you!!  Congratulations to you!!  You must be getting so excited!! Enjoy every moment!!

[BeeJewell]

Hi ladies!!  

 

Sorry it took so long for me to write...we just got back from Mexico last week...we had been there for 2 weeks - wedding week at OCT and honeymoon week at Excellence Riviera Cancun.  We didnt want to come back home!!  We had the most AMAZING time at OCT with our guests (16 of us total).  Everyone could not stop raving about the resort and we had so much fun!! It was the second time for us at this resort so we knew what to expect.  We were thrilled to hear how much our guests loved it!!

 

And the wedding...well its was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!! Everything went down without a hitch!! I was so worried during the months prior to the wedding as email communication with the coordinators wasnt the best!!  Rest assured ladies that their team of professionnals have it all covered!!  Like many brides have said already in this forum, everything works out once you get to the resort.  We met with Ana and Vanessa the day after our arrival...Vanessa took the lead and she went over every possible detail you could imagine.  This was the perfect time to ask questions or add details (I had a list drawn up with questions).  She showed us where our ceremony would be held (beach in front of building 1 which was our request) and outside lobby terrace for the reception.  We were so impressed by the service and had nothing to worry about!! 

 

Just so you know, you can add and tweak things right up until the last minute.  For example, we had 2 guests show up as a surprise (BEST surprise EVER!!) and Vanessa was very accommodating with adding these 2 guests.  We also ordered 2 bottles of champagne for the day of the wedding (one in my room and one in my husband`s room).  

 

The day of the wedding was perfect!!  I hung out at the pool with everyone until noon and then went to my room to shower. My friend came to my room around 1:15 to do hair and make-up while sipping on champagne. I wanted to be ready for 3pm as our photographer (Juan Navarro) would be arriving around that time.  A few people came to the room and then I slipped into my dress, put on my jewelry and I was good to go.  Vanessa came to my room to bring my bouquet and then went to my husband`s room to bring his boutonniere.  Juan brought me to my husband around 3:45 for our first look pictures and studio photo shoot of the two of us (we wanted to do this before our ceremony so we could enjoy our time with guests afterwards). It was amazing!!  He was fantastic!!  

 

We returned to my room afterwards where my Dad was waiting for me.  My husband left to go to the ceremony location around 5:15 ish and I touched up my hair while waiting for Vanessa to come pick me up.  My curls had fallen after the photo shoot so consider this ladies...only one hour or so outside and this happenned!! Crazy!!  I was rushing to touch up my curls...my Dad not being able to help of course and everyone was at the beach so I had to do it...LOL!!  No big deal!!  The curls fell again shortly after the ceremony and I wasnt going to make a big deal of it.

 

Vanessa picked me up with my Dad and we walked to the beach.  A few drops of rain were felt but, quickly stopped.  Thank god!!  It was VERY windy at the beach...unreal!!  So again, keep this in mind for the hair.  It was so windy to the point where after the ceremony, our photographer suggested we do group shots in the garden instead where there wasnt as much wind and we were fine with that.

 

Our reception on the outdoor lobby terrace began at 7pm.  It was SO gorgeous how the table was set up!!  I had brought a table runner, sea shells to hold everyone`s names for the seating, maracas, napkins and menus. It was placed perfectly!! The service from the waiters was out of this world!!  There were a few of them around at all times ensuring we had drinks and what not!!  It was great!! The food was delicious and everyone raved about it (feta and balsamic sald; champagne sherbert; surf and turf; caribbean cake).  Presentation of the food was just WOW!! After the meal, it wasnt long that the shots started and everyone got dancing.  I had my ipod with a playlist and it was great!!  There was a guy there to manage it but, I was always running over to select specific songs which was perfect!  We were having such a good time and didnt want it to end as scheduled for 10pm.  So around 9:45pm, I approached Vanessa (who was always around making sure everything was running smoothly) and asked if we could extend an extra hour (at a cost of course) and she was totally fine with that!!  She brought me some paper work to sign and voila!!  We were dancing the night away until 11pm.  At 11pm, we went down to the pool where the swim-up bar is and luckily, it was a latino dance party going on that night with tons of people dancing.  Our group just dove in and we danced, danced, danced until about 1:30 a.m. 

 

All in all...our wedding day could not have been more perfect!!  We were so impressed of the wedding team (don`t think its just the coordinator...there are several people coordinating the event and they have walky talkies...constantly in contact with one another).  We were blown away by how well things went and worked out.  We didnt have to lift a finger or worry about anything!!  Our guests had the time of their lives on our wedding night and are still talking about it!! Im just so thankful for how it went and now, I have the most wonderful memories of it!!  I would highly recommend destination weddings now that I`ve experienced it!! Its just such a breeze!!

 

Ok...Ive written so much already...what a long post...LOL!!  Please dont hesitate to ask me questions if you have any or want more details on something.  I`d be glad to help

 

Leslie

 

PS for Jenna Rose - the Maracas were just gorgeous!! However, we had them shipped to the resort and when we opened the box (the day of our meeting), 4 of them had broken even thought they were individually bubble wrapped.  We wanted each of our guests to have one but, couldnt anymore.  So we gave one per couple and we kept a few for ourselves as souvenirs.  I would recommend that you order some extra ones in case.  I emailed Gaby right away who said it was the first time it happened (??)...she offered to make more but, at a cost and shipping too.  The postage people must have been very rought for them to shatter like that!!

Leslie Im so so happy for you!!!  And feeling optimistic and excited for ours!!  As we get closer I'm sure ill be bugging you with more questions!  Hope you're enjoying being a MRS!!  Congrats again.  And good luck jenna as you get SO CLOSE!! Cant wait to hear!!