WC from hotel or hire your own wedding planner

[coreyphil]

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Originally Posted by mrsmark08 I had hired an outside WC (Katie Thompson at Weddings in Paradise) before I found this forum. If you are looking to save money, I think you could find all the information you need as far as vendors, DIY projects, etc. on this forum. However, I am glad I am working with Katie because then I only have to communicate with one person & she in turn makes sure all my vendors are aware of what I want. I just wanted to cut down on my stress level, so I don't mind the enxpense of a WC.

I completely agree! I'm working with Beth Dalton at WIP and I have loved her. I've never been to Cabo and don't have time to go on a site visit. Therefore, I needed someone to give me ideas, etc. Beth was recommended by friends who used her last year. I'm also finishing my last year of school, working, and I'm a single mom - so I also wanted planning to be as stress-free as possible. It has been really nice to have one person to talk to, one person to give money to, etc. It just depends on what you're looking for! Good luck!

[Leia78]

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Originally Posted by MLW I just got a quote from Maye and it was for $975 +10% tax. Did she offer you options for services at itemized prices? I just asked for a bare-bones package that would provide help with the paperwork for a civil ceremony and vendor coordination. Our guest list is only 20 people so I am thinking about just going at it on my own...would anyone advise against this? How much hassle is it to reserve a minister/officiant and get the lab and paperwork done?

Maye charges $975 if you do a civil ceremony in Cabo and $675 if you just do a symbolic ceremony. I'm doing a symbolic ceremony, so i'm not sure what the legalities are if you are legally getting married in Mexico.
Her flat rate is for her services (day of coordinator, organizer...), but she charges you extra is you need decorations, vendors...