Hello-New Here! Have No Clue Where To Begin????

[Twinkies2011]

Hello!

 

Greetings from Texas???? My name is Alexx my "boyfriend"

and I have been together for 5 years. We have 3 amazing children and recently decided it was time to tie the knot. Since we both come from previous marriages we opted to keep things simple.

We have decided on Cancun for a small (20'people) intimate celebration. We don't want to spend a fortune as we are in the middle of building a custom home.

We have set our budget at 2000-3000 for venue, ceremony,food, paperwork

And basic decorations. Is this reasonable????

I want to do the least planning possible! I have done some exploring on this site but have now become more overwhelend????????????.

[TammyWright]

welcome to BDW.

 

A good place to start is chatting with other Cancun brides and reading the reviews.  you can find them here:

 

Cancun/Riviera Maya Wedding Forum

Cancun/Riviera Maya Wedding Resort Reviews

[kbride2014]

Start looking at some venues, Now Jade Resort has low prices for packages with 25 people or less, once you go over that the price become a lot more! Keep invites low! you would be surprised on how many would come!

[jackshayne0123]

Hello, welcome and Congratulations! I agree, planning a wedding, even a destination wedding, can be so overwhelming! There is a lot to consider, and this site is very helpful. It has so many forums, ideas, and the brides are so supportive, it has been a lifesaver that's for sure! The wonderful thing about a destination wedding is that there are no rules! It can be as extravagant or as simple as you want.

 

Although I agree, it can become overwhelming very quickly. You see what other brides are doing, all the "extras", OOT bags, favors, decorations, group excursions, and I personally found myself thinking "should I do that? Am I doing enough for my guests?" But don't do that to yourself! Plan a wedding that fits you, your style, and your budget. Don't let all the ideas and examples cloud your head. Although each wedding is beautiful and the possibilities are endless, it's easy to get wrapped up in it all and spend a fortune and stress yourself out. Your wedding doesn't have to be elaborate or a spectacle. (it would be nice though, a girl can dream!) Plan for your style and taste, and it will be amazing and tailored just for you!

[KWitt]

Happy planning!

[Moments That Matter]

Welcome to our forum community, Alexx, and Congrats on your upcoming destination wedding!!! you've come to the right place for lots of info and support from everyone here, so take a Big Breath......you're already off to a great start - well done!

 

Wishing you happy research, and that it all works out as stress-free and wonderful as you hope it will.....Cheers!

 

 

 

 

 

team MTM

Edited January 9, 2014 by Moments That Matter

[TiarraBeautyJ]

Congrats!!!

 

My advice to you would be for you to really make a list of what you want your wedding to be. Think of things that are very important to you and make sure you incorporate them into choosing your venue. I would also suggest doing research, this site has so much information and is a wonderful resource. Please do not get overwhelmed! Take the wedding planning day by day. I would also order a wedding planner to keep yourself organized with all of your plans; this will help a lot. 3,000 is reasonable not including travel. I would suggest Ocean Coral and Turquesa. They are a very budget friendly resort. I am also having a wedding on a budget and I have learned there are some things that I just do not need in my wedding. LOL

 

Happy Planning,