Any 2011 Brides out there?

[primavera]

 

 

Originally Posted by lisadias 

 

Primavera, have you checked out the now jade riviera, close to airport, 15 minutes from playa del carmen, reasonable rates, seperate adult section and alot of fantastic reviews. I have just booked my wedding there april 26th, 2011. Worth a look!

 

Hi Lisadias, yes I looked at their website and it is beautiful!!! But prices are a little too steep, I can't ask my guests to pay that much when they are already paying for expensive plane tickets from Europe

[primavera]

So, I just replied to your post and when I submitted it, it said something about ..."since you're new here, your post is being held...." What does that mean?

 

Anyway, just said that I have checked their website and it is a beautiful resort, but a little too expensive for my guests (since most of them are traveling from Europe and already have to spend a lot on the plane ticket)

[prettypigpig]

 

 

Originally Posted by primavera 

 

Thanks for the advice Bonnie! Since I have read this thread from the start I know how you feel about kids LOL. I wanted to give my guests the option to bring their kids along if they wanted to (right now it seems as many of them want to leave the kiddos back home though). I feel a lot better about Gran Porto after your reply, I can be picky when it comes to traveling and hotels so nice to hear from someone who also have a lot of travel experience. How is the beach at Gran Porto? Can guests use both resort facilities?

 

 

Hahaha...well well well..kids..my mom said when it is mine, it will be different.  You can see the album on my facebook and photobucket for pics of Royal and Gran Porto.  The beach of the Gran Porto is a public beach..just like the Royal one.  It is not the nicest one, if you want nice beach, Cozumel has better ones.  But both hotels are located at 2 blocks away from the 5th Avenue, I walked around after dinner every night.  There are a Mega (Mexican version of Target) and a Walmart near by, so it is very easy to get supplies for wedding favors or OOT bags stuffs.  The Royal guests can use the Gran Porto's facilities, but there is no need, because the Royal is much nicer than the Gran Porto, more restos, more choices.  The 2 restos (a mexican and an italian restos) at the Gran Porto are nice too, but can't compare to the Royal's restos.  The Gran Porto's guests have to buy a day pass to access the Royal, but sometimes, they offer very good deal for Gran Porto's guests to upgrade to the Royal.  I got offered at $30 per night/per room.  The reception menu is the same for both resorts as well.  You can PM me, I can send you the menus.

Seriously, there are so many nice resorts in Mexico, you will have a hard time to choose the right one!

Gran Porto Pros:

Good location

Kids friendly

Good food

Decent beach

Gran Porto Cons:

You can hear kids everywhere (if u go during summer /holidays)

Hotel is a bit old, so...not so modern decor

[michelle2011]

lovely maggie )

[murmel]

Still a little slow with the new format...I am horrible at computers, so I feel very lost right now. LOL

 

Originally Posted by Nicyx 

Ooooo... Today and yesterday i had emails from my WC at the Riu... So Excited, feels even more real now im in talks with her. SHE IS SO SO quick at getting back to me as well, FANTASTIC.

 

Wedding time and date confirmed.... Pix of flowers and cake options sent, prices for videographer and photographer. Which resturants we can choose and what times etc... ARGH!!!! Its all good :-) and i am loving it more and more everyday!!!! xoxo 

So excited for you Nikki! We get to start the planning in September/October. It must make it feel so more real Glad to hear it's going well so far.


 

Originally Posted by primavera 

Hello, I'm a newbie on this forum and getting married in 2011 as well (End of April- Beginning of May). I have read through this whole thread from the beginning and I feel like I know you all by now Lots of great advice, it has saved me from many head aches, so thanks!

I'm still trying to choose a resort. We want to give people the option to bring their kids and find an affordable option since most of our guests will be traveling from Europe and are spending a lot on their tickets already. I love, love, love the Azul Beach & Sensatori but it was a little too expensive for our guests so now I'm looking at Gran Porto Real. If you don't mind me asking, what prices do you feel is a good price for a room/night? I'm starting to think that maybe I'm being unrealistic

We have booked at the Azul Sensatori and found the prices quite reasonable, however we are coming down from Canada. I would see what your TA can do. When we started we were being quoted $2300, and now we have the price set at $1515 (early bird price). So you might be surprised if you try pushing a little.



 

Originally Posted by MaggieandJay 

Ladies, I have an offical wedding monogram! YAH!!!

So cute Maggie. I couldn't see it on the other forum, so lucky I found it here!
 

[rosieposie]

 

 

Originally Posted by MaggieandJay 

 

Ladies, I have an offical wedding monogram! YAH!!!

 

that's so cute!!

[primavera]

 

 

Originally Posted by murmel 

 

Still a little slow with the new format...I am horrible at computers, so I feel very lost right now. LOL

 

 

 

So excited for you Nikki! We get to start the planning in September/October. It must make it feel so more real Glad to hear it's going well so far.

 

 

 

We have booked at the Azul Sensatori and found the prices quite reasonable, however we are coming down from Canada. I would see what your TA can do. When we started we were being quoted $2300, and now we have the price set at $1515 (early bird price). So you might be surprised if you try pushing a little.

 

 

 

 

 

So cute Maggie. I couldn't see it on the other forum, so lucky I found it here!

 

Is that price including the flight? If so it is amazing!! We were quoted about $1500-something for 7 nights at Azul Sensatori (I think that was early bird but on the website it says it ends July 31) and that is still a little high since a plane ticket from Sweden is about $1000 pp.

 

[cjb0arder13]

So it seems to me, from what I'm seeing on this forum, is that you lucky Canadian brides get better prices than us US brides!! No fair! That's with flight included right Murmel? If so...I don't get it, because Canada is further away from Mexico, and  you have to fly farther, but prices are CHEAPER!

 

I just need to move up to Vancouver. I love it up there anyway, and my parents live right over the border in Blaine, WA.

[Nicyx]

 

 

Originally Posted by MaggieandJay 

 

Ladies, I have an offical wedding monogram! YAH!!!

 

 

 

Fantastic monogram :-) Its lovely x

 

 

[roxmysockz]

ooh new forum confuses me !!

 

love the logo xx