Moon Palace 2011 Brides

[JennW818]

Thank you for the price information.  It is so hard to budget for these things without knowing exactly how much they are going to cost.  Really starting to stress about it. I just can't wait to have have everything settled and planned.  Until then, I'm just going to save as much as possible and hope that will be enough.

[Terpgurl]

 

Hey Ladies,

    So I had just booked my wedding at the Moon Palace for May 29th and asked to hold 30 rooms. I was required to put a deposit down of $3000, so $100/room. Anyways, it wasn't that big of a deal because I was able reserve my room under that deposit and in February when my room block expires, I'll get a refund for any deposit not spent. CynLovesLuis, I think we talked and because your family are Palace members you were able to get around the deposit for your room block. Pretty cruddy they are trying to change rules now.

 

So about outside vendors. I plan on using Zuniga for centerpieces and draping in the ballroom.  But for BM flowers, there is no way I am paying $120/bouquet esp since I have 8 bms. My aunt used to be a florist and a friend of mine does flowers too so we'll probabaly do them ourselves. I am planning on ordering the flowers and have them delivered the day before to the resort. Do you think there will be an issue? I heard brides do it in the past . . .If anyone has any tips to say or do, let me know b/c i am a horrible liar! haha

 

[JennW818]

Terpgurl,

I thought about doing that as well.  I thought about having an outside florist make the BM flowers and I would pick them up myself the day before or even the morning of the wedding.  Some people has suggested using real touch flowers, but I'd rather not.  I just can't see spending $120+ on them.   I think they are incredible overpriced.

[msjesslee]

I feel the same way. But I try to remind myself the reason why we are having a destination wedding. Hopefully, less work and stress. You only do this once right?! And remember it is going to be beautiful because of the location and sometimes less can be more.

[CynLovesLuis]

So sorry to hear about these new rules affecting you!
 

Originally Posted by Terpgurl 

 

[CynLovesLuis]

That was super helpful- thank you. and I am RE-Committed to NOT using the resort DJ, hahaha

Originally Posted by msjesslee 

Here you go. My budget is all messed up and its something I'm working on too. :T I wish money grew on trees. oh well.. happy planning.

DJ Package

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13		# ID	EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION	COMENTS	CANT	UNIT PRICE	DAY	TOTAL PRICE
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16		AUX1	Dj Package (4 Hours) 0 to 100 Pax		1	$1,495.00	1.0	$1,495.00
17		AO42	Self Amplified Speaker - EV 15" Full Range		2	inc.
18		AA12	Self Amplified Speaker - Anchor		1	inc.
19		AIB8	14 Ch. Audio Mixer 6ch-Mic/Line Input Mackie - 1402		1	inc.
20		AH62	Shure UHF-ULXP J1-Combo Mic Wirelles		1	inc.
21		AU30	CD Player Double de MP3/CD -Denon DN-6000		1	inc.
22		CDH3	Stand for Speaker		2	inc.
23		KA60	All cabling, AC extensions and connectors		1	inc.
24		Y0A1	DJ Technician	4 Hours of service.	1	Incl
25		LCEN	Lighting Package 8 par of Leds		1	incl
26		Y030	Technician - Setup/Strike		1	incl.
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28		AUX2	Dj Package (2 Hours) 0 to 100 Pax		1	$995.00	1.0	$995.00
29		AO42	Self Amplified Speaker - EV 15" Full Range		2	inc.
30		AA12	Self Amplified Speaker - Anchor		1	inc.
31		AIB8	14 Ch. Audio Mixer 6ch-Mic/Line Input Mackie - 1402		1	inc.
32		AH62	Shure UHF-ULXP J1-Combo Mic Wirelles		1	inc.
33		AU30	CD Player Double de MP3/CD -Denon DN-6000		1	inc.
34		CDH3	Stand for Speaker		2	inc.
35		KA60	All cabling, AC extensions and connectors		1	inc.
36		Y0A1	DJ Technician	2 Hours of service.	1	Incl
37		Y030	Technician - Setup/Strike		1	incl.
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39		AUX3	Dj Package Only Equipment  40  to 100 Pax		1	$385.00	1.0	$385.00
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42		AIB8	14 Ch. Audio Mixer 6ch-Mic/Line Input Mackie - 1402		1	inc.
43		AH62	Shure UHF-ULXP J1-Combo Mic Wirelles		1	inc.
44		AU30	CD Player Double de MP3/CD -Denon DN-6000		1	inc.
45		CDH3	Stand for Speaker		2	inc.
46		KA60	All cabling, AC extensions and connectors		1	inc.
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50		AUX4	Sound System Only Equipment  0 to 40 Pax		1	$220.00	1.0	$220.00
51		AO42	Audio Mixer 8 Mic 4x Stereo input Soundcraft M8		1	inc.
52		AH62	Shure SM58-LC Microphone-Cardioid Dynamic		1	inc.
53		AU30	Speaker Full Ranfe Selfpowered JBL EON 15P-1		1	inc.
54		CDH3	DVD Double Player		1	inc.
55		KA60	All cabling, AC extensions and connectors		1	inc.
56			Technician - Setup/Strike
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[JennW818]

That's very true and I try to keep that in mind as much as possible.  Besides, I have plenty of stressing to do about looking fabulous in a bikini that week! haha!

[CynLovesLuis]

Jenn, I have very similar anxieties. I have decidedd to save like 10000 bucks and see where that gets me...in the mean time I'm just making decisions as much as possible and buying things along with the way (got my dress, tiara, party dress)...have made decisions  on (ring pillow, petals to throw, guest book, pen)... etc...and I"m buying them as I have extra money every month.

Originally Posted by JennW818 

Thank you for the price information.  It is so hard to budget for these things without knowing exactly how much they are going to cost.  Really starting to stress about it. I just can't wait to have have everything settled and planned.  Until then, I'm just going to save as much as possible and hope that will be enough.

[JennW818]

That is pretty much what I've decided at this point, too.  I figure I can save 10k between now and May.  I will pay off my travel, wedding package, rings, etc......all the essentials.  I'm hoping that I get enough room bookings to earn the unlimited private events.  Right now I think I have a total of 65 room nights, but that is only counting the people I am sure are going.  There are still a whole list of people that I think may come as well.  The recetption budget (dj, center pieces, photography, etc) will come down to what I have left at that point and maybe a little from our income tax return.  I got really lucky, I actually won my dress and all my bridesmaid dresses from a sweepstake in Bridal Guide. I even had a little left over to get a dress for the reception dinner and welcome party. 

[CynLovesLuis]

I have also been to MP- though in June...and it's incrediblky windy- just another thing to think about for beach weddings...

my bridesmaids might be made to wear shower caps until they are inside our venue because of the hair horrors I hear about, LOL

Originally Posted by evaleen 

I have seen some pictures of ceremonies held on the beach and they all look amazing...so I think I will probably shoot for that. SouthernSweetie, you made a good point about rain...so what I was wondering is that I know you can relocate inside if it does happen to rain...but is that something that needs to be booked with your WC before hand, or do they automatically account for something like that happening? I mean would they book 2 weddings at the same time but in different locations (one on the beach and one in the gazebo?)