Hi ya'll

[EDYTA]

to the forum!!! I'd definately go with Mexico or Dominican Republic preferably Punta Cana if you are trying to keep your costs down and both of those are great choices for a DW...gorgeous beaches

[lavalos]

Welcome to the forum!

[ajncooter]

Hi Sharon congrats and welcome!

[MsShelley]

to the forum

[rodent]

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Originally Posted by JaimeLynne Wow Morgan, those are some great prices!!! Is the hotel called Catalonia Riviera Maya or is that just a specific location?

Yes, thats the hotel name. Its in Puerto Aventuras, south of playa del carmen.

Keeping it affordable for my guests was my top priority. I was still able to find a place I really like. I searched for package deals on funjet & sorted by lowest price. I went down the list eliminating the bad places & narrowed it down to a few, less expensive places. This one was my favorite. I don't know what kind of prices people will get by booking so far in advance, but I know if you book 1-2 months in advance its really cheap. Mostly its because the cheap charter flights become availble. My travel agent said people can book in advance and if a cheaper flight becomes availble she can switch them and refund the difference. So I hope it works out good for our guest.

[tvt]

Good luck! There are so many good destinations out there! But I'm sure you'll find lots of good info here to help you decide

[nellieboo]

Welcome to the forum and happy planning!

[Sharonie]

Wow, it is so active here. I am so excited to be at the right place. Thanks to everyone for the feedback!

 

So I've been thinking about Riu at Ocho Rios too to keep the cost down for other guests. I am still looking into to use the wedding package offered by Riu or go to an offsite for a more customized and intimate wedding. Does anyone know how much an offsite wedding will cost (in the ball park) in Jamica? I have no idea right now where to set my budget to.

 

- Sharon

[Yazmin De La Mora]

Welcome to the forum!!!

 

You wil find tons of information here!!!

 

Regards, Yazmin.

[Heidi]

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Originally Posted by TropicalIslandBride Wow, it is so active here. I am so excited to be at the right place. Thanks to everyone for the feedback! So I've been thinking about Riu at Ocho Rios too to keep the cost down for other guests. I am still looking into to use the wedding package offered by Riu or go to an offsite for a more customized and intimate wedding. Does anyone know how much an offsite wedding will cost (in the ball park) in Jamica? I have no idea right now where to set my budget to. - Sharon

Hey Sharon...I'm not sure on pricing, but I'm sure you've seen this site: Tropical Weddings Jamaica -Ocho Rios ~Montego Bay~ Cruiseship Weddings in Private Locations

I stuck with the Riu for the wedding as well, because well it's just beautiful there!!