Royal Decameron, Panama

[RandR]

 

Originally Posted by jennifersevigny 

Hey everyone,
It is pretty awesome to find other couples planning on getting married at the royal decameron. My fiancé and I are getting married there May 31st, 2011.
I have been to the decameron last year and its absolutely gorgeous. I have lots of pictures if anyone would like to see them. I also have some of a wedding that was held while were there. They had it on the beach.

We chose the garden for our wedding because its a little more secluded and we found that people were walking in front of the beach wedding getting in the couple's video and pictures. Also we are having our reception at the sushi samba restaurant which is also more secluded and also has a pOol right beside it. if anyone would like to see any pictures let me know and I can post some or email them!
Thanks,
Jen

Hey Jen! I would love to see any pictures that you have for a Decameron Panama wedding. My fiance are looking to be married in Panama, but we are undecided on a location yet. If anyone else has wedding pictures form Panama I would love to see them and it would really help:). my e-mail - [email protected]  Thanks!

[RandR]

Hey Amanda+Dave!

 

To help subside your fiances fears of safety. My fiance is from Panama and I have gone there with him to visit family. I did not have any issues with crime and in certain areas of Panama there are actually a lot of retired Canadians and Americans due to the lower living costs. I think this is becoming more and more popular.

Panama city is big and there are areas like any city that you wouldn't walk alone at night. I would be more afraid of the driving then the crime

 

In Feb 09 my fiance and I actually rented a car and drove for 7 days through out Panama. Going from Panama city to Punta Chame to El Valle to Boquete to Bocas (boat to the main island) and Back to Panama City. I never felt concerned about crime during this trip. We did get pulled over for speeding though.

It helps that my fiance is fluent in Spanish, but most people in Panama thought that he was a foreigner and I was a locale, bc of his light skin and eyes.

I don't think crime is any higher in Panama then in any other popular tropical destination, it's just not as "touristy" yet.
 

Originally Posted by Amanda+Dave 

Just got engaged three weeks ago and haven't yet settled on a destination.
We are going to see my TA/cousin next week, so hopefully we will have a good idea then.

Panama is one destination I just came across, and so far, I love what I have seen.

My fiance's one concerns is crime ... he seems to think Panama is a dangerous country, but I have read otherwise.

Anyone able to soothe those fears?

[RandR]

One thing I forgot to mention is that your fiances fears may be in regards to the "rebels" that occupy the Darien jungle that join Panama and Colombia. There aren't actually any roads going through the jungle , it is not drive able  and your visits to Panama won't take you anywhere close to there.

Originally Posted by RandR 

Hey Amanda+Dave!

 

To help subside your fiances fears of safety. My fiance is from Panama and I have gone there with him to visit family. I did not have any issues with crime and in certain areas of Panama there are actually a lot of retired Canadians and Americans due to the lower living costs. I think this is becoming more and more popular.

Panama city is big and there are areas like any city that you wouldn't walk alone at night. I would be more afraid of the driving then the crime

 

In Feb 09 my fiance and I actually rented a car and drove for 7 days through out Panama. Going from Panama city to Punta Chame to El Valle to Boquete to Bocas (boat to the main island) and Back to Panama City. I never felt concerned about crime during this trip. We did get pulled over for speeding though.

It helps that my fiance is fluent in Spanish, but most people in Panama thought that he was a foreigner and I was a locale, bc of his light skin and eyes.

I don't think crime is any higher in Panama then in any other popular tropical destination, it's just not as "touristy" yet.
 

 

[JR14]

Hi RandR,

 

Jenn emailed me pics so I can share what I have with you!!  I'm actually leaving for a site visit on Monday!  I can't wait to see the property in person and speak to Julia (the WC).  She's told me there are weddings everyday so I'll take pics if I catch the ceremonies.

 

Have you set a date/month yet?

 

JR
 

Originally Posted by RandR 

 

Hey Jen! I would love to see any pictures that you have for a Decameron Panama wedding. My fiance are looking to be married in Panama, but we are undecided on a location yet. If anyone else has wedding pictures form Panama I would love to see them and it would really help:). my e-mail - [email protected]  Thanks!

[JR14]

I've also been in contact with a lot of wedding coordinators, which have been very helpful so if you contact a few I'm sure that they might help you choose a location.

 

El Valle also has a nice property - Los Mandarinos, I've seen a few weddings done here when I was looking up photographers. Its really pretty!
I'm actually having mine offsite the Decameron and at the Buenaventura.
 

Originally Posted by RandR 

 

Hey Jen! I would love to see any pictures that you have for a Decameron Panama wedding. My fiance are looking to be married in Panama, but we are undecided on a location yet. If anyone else has wedding pictures form Panama I would love to see them and it would really help:). my e-mail - [email protected]  Thanks!

[RandR]

Hey JR!! Our "unofficial" date is Feb. 25th/2012! We are having a longer engagement so hopefully I will have lots of time to plan. Thanks so much for the pictures!
 

Originally Posted by JR14 

Hi RandR,

 

Jenn emailed me pics so I can share what I have with you!!  I'm actually leaving for a site visit on Monday!  I can't wait to see the property in person and speak to Julia (the WC).  She's told me there are weddings everyday so I'll take pics if I catch the ceremonies.

 

Have you set a date/month yet?

 

JR
 

 

[RandR]

Oh cool! I have seen pictures for the Buenaventura it is beautiful. We have looked into El Valle too. I guess my only concern there is having to hire all the vendors separately as at the Decameron it looks like they may cover pretty much everything in their packages. There's Definitely a lot to consider!

Originally Posted by JR14 

I've also been in contact with a lot of wedding coordinators, which have been very helpful so if you contact a few I'm sure that they might help you choose a location.

 

El Valle also has a nice property - Los Mandarinos, I've seen a few weddings done here when I was looking up photographers. Its really pretty!
I'm actually having mine offsite the Decameron and at the Buenaventura.
 

 

[JR14]

You're welcome Rebecca!
I have the 09-10 Wedding package prices too if you want it... I know your wedding won't be for another couple years but just let me know and I'll send it to ya.

 

ps - your ring is gorgeous!!!

[RandR]

Oh that would be great! and thanks!!
 

Originally Posted by JR14 

You're welcome Rebecca!
I have the 09-10 Wedding package prices too if you want it... I know your wedding won't be for another couple years but just let me know and I'll send it to ya.

 

ps - your ring is gorgeous!!!

[madged]

Hi JR14!  I would love to see the pics and wedding package prices as well.  Can you send them to me as well when you have a second? My email address is [email protected]. Thanks a lot!