Gran Porto Real Brides - Post here!!

[Julietisurs]

The Gran Porto Real Playa del Carmen - Saturday, June 2, 2012!!!!!

Less than 10 months to go.

 

North Beach is booked for the ceremony and beach reception.

 

We are inviting about 100. Planning on sending out save the dates end of August and invitations to go out end of September or October!

 

No dress yet. Still deciding between two dresses at this point. 

[KrystaRyan]

I'm another Gran Porto Real bride! April 12, 2012! Can't wait! 

[K-r-s-t-n-a]

Hi ladies  ,

 

   Congratulations on your upcoming wedding at GPR!! Julie and Krysta, how are wedding plans going? We are looking into GPR for May 2012 and would like your feedback.

Where are you having your ceremony, decorations, vendors, transportation from airport, etc.

 

Thanks bunches!!

[KrystaRyan]

We have our ceremony booked at Central Beach and beach reception!  Time is flying!!  Our wedding planner Ana is great, she always responds within the day we email her. 

 

As for decorations and vendors, we are just starting to dive into that process.. who knew there were so many details involved?! Good luck, let us know if you decide to be a GPR Bride as well! 

 

Originally Posted by K-r-s-t-n-a 

Hi ladies  ,

 

   Congratulations on your upcoming wedding at GPR!! Julie and Krysta, how are wedding plans going? We are looking into GPR for May 2012 and would like your feedback.

Where are you having your ceremony, decorations, vendors, transportation from airport, etc.

 

Thanks bunches!!

 

[Julietisurs]

Congrats to you too Krstna & KrystaRyan!!!

 

Wedding plans are on their way for me. Just started sending out my gift box invitations =)

 

I have never been to Mexico before much less this resort...but I am getting married there. 

A TON of research was done before I booked my wedding there.

 

I hit the internet first and found Dianep's review. She stayed at the Royal but had her wedding at the Gran. MUST READ!!!

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/59649/the-royal-gran-porto-real-wedding-review-long 

 

Because of her review we are also having our reception and ceremony at the North Beach. Her wedding ceremony looked private and secluded which I loved, no need for guys in speedos in my wedding pics  Then there is the bar with swings at the same site, I'm thinking of making up a photobooth so this would be a great prop.

 

There are so many resorts to pick from so FI and I decided to hired a Travel Agent to help us make our final decision. 

We went with Legacy Travel. They personally visit all of these resorts and stay there so we trusted them and their recommendations. Plus they provide the couple a webpage their guest's dates of arrival and departure! Here is ours: http://www.legacydestinationweddings.com/upcoming-weddings/85-do-julie-and-steven-newton

 

Our two resorts to pick between was the Azul Sensatori & Azul Fives (10 mins away from Playa) & The Gran Porto Real (in downtown playa). We went with the Gran because of our budget and that it is in walking distance to just about everything..the big ones being the Cozumel Ferry& 5th Street where all the shopping and night life is. Our guests would be bored at the secluded Azul resort.

 

Andrea was my original WC but she no longer works there. Mariana is now my WC and she picked up where Andrea left off without missing a beat. As for decorations and vendors...I am still debating on DIY centerpieces. The hotel florist is pricey but then also found out if you hire outside of the hotel's vendors its a $350 fee PER VENDOR!!! This is the ONLY thing I am upset about.  As I may just tI'll keep you updated if we

 

When we booked our rooms with Legacy Travel, the travel insurance and transportation were included. I'm not sure who the transportation company is. Good Luck!!! I really hope this helps.

 

 

 

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Originally Posted by K-r-s-t-n-a 

Hi ladies  ,

 

   Congratulations on your upcoming wedding at GPR!! Julie and Krysta, how are wedding plans going? We are looking into GPR for May 2012 and would like your feedback.

Where are you having your ceremony, decorations, vendors, transportation from airport, etc.

 

Thanks bunches!!

 

[Julietisurs]

 

Congrats!

 

KrystaRyan- did you pick a package or are you going al la carte? Do you know how many will be attending? Whats on your menu?

 

 

 

Originally Posted by KrystaRyan 

I'm another Gran Porto Real bride! April 12, 2012! Can't wait! 

 

[KrystaRyan]

So far, just a la carte.... we may change that later on.  

Originally Posted by Julietisurs 

 

Congrats!

 

KrystaRyan- did you pick a package or are you going al la carte? Do you know how many will be attending? Whats on your menu?

 

 

 

 

 

[weddingsinplaya]

Just had a wedding on N beach yesterday... it is my favorite, since larger (see if you can switch). Best, Maria

[StaceyFleming]

Hi Maria,

 

My wedding is on Feb 1st 2012 at GPR. Do you have any suggestions for the reception menu?

 

Congratulations!!

 

Stacey

[Julietisurs]

Congrats Stacey!

 

I'm not sure if these are any good or not but here is what I picked for the reception menu.

1. Beef Fillet Tournedo with fresh wild mushrooms sauce

2. Red Snapper Fantasy stuffed with seafood & black caviar cream

3. Vegetarians- Eggplant cake with vegetables & green tomato sauce

4. Kids - Chicken nuggets served with fried potato balls.

 

I haven't picked a salad or dessert.

 

What kind of reception are you doing? Have you picked your meal options yet?

 

Originally Posted by StaceyFleming 

Hi Maria,

 

My wedding is on Feb 1st 2012 at GPR. Do you have any suggestions for the reception menu?

 

Congratulations!!

 

Stacey