melissa-sa

Hey ladies! Anyone getting married next week?? I've been mia for the last couple of months busy planning my wedding... I've booked Sascha Gluck as my photographer, and I'm really hoping that will run smoothly. Anyone manage to sneak in their own photographer? If so, please share how you did it!! I also noticed that they have changed their photographer but I'm still not willing to trust the new one...

Hey, does anyone know what the cost is for kids?? I want to assume that its not $66... I read somewhere that the kids get a different meal. Anyone have info on that?

Bride2010 I'm anxious to hear who your wc was and what exactly happened

Wow, Laura THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! It sounds like your whole trip was fantastic, including the wedding! Congrats!

I just booked one night, I don't plan on doing a TTD session either. Fingers crossed!!

As for the 80% rule, Xhail told me in an email that I have somewhere that as long as I'm staying at the palace, my reception/ceremony can be at the palace. period. I'm not sure why Gabriela is saying something different?

ISLANDBRIDE thank you for the info re:booze cruise and ipod! I'm confident with just an ipod now for the reception. I'm really intrigued about this booze cruise idea too! I'm going to look into it. If anyone else has info about booze cruises, please pass it on! I'm just hoping they have a boat large enough for 64 people (we have 62 guests! I only wanted about 30-40... ah well...) JENNP there is a very strict rule on outside photographers, but I personally am going to risk it. I've picked Sascha Gluck and I've booked him a room at the hotel. If they ask questions I'm going to say that he's an old friend and he's doing us a favour haha! Seriously, what can they say to that? This rule is ridiculous. At the very least they should charge a fee for us to allow outside photagraphers.

Surprise Its Taken - I am going with CancunPhotos.net I know I am not supposed to hire an outside photographer but I'm booking him a hotel room and hoping for the best!! Like almost everyone else, I'm not at all impressed by the hotel's photographer. This guy Sasha is very affordable, and his pics are far better in my opinion. I would have gone with Elizabeth Medina if she was available, she is the only one I was willing to splurge on.

Hey everyone! I've been reading this blog for months now, and since my wedding is coming up soon (August 19th) its finally time for me to start contributing to some Q and A! I'll start off with a few questions for you all... What are you guys all planning for your reception?? I want to be sure my wedding will be fun, and I'm not sure the mariachis and an ipod will cut it. I know there's a fire breather/dancer performance thing available too, and dj's, but are there any other ideas to make it fun Oh, and has anyone ever heard of doing a (booze) cruise? They have one in cancun that you can do for only $1000, but I want something that's much closer to the hotel. I think the 45 min drive to Cancun is going to kill the moment. Ideas?

Hi everyone! I am new to this site, but so far have been reading all the blogs from the other Barcelo brides and can't wait to join in! If anyone else is getting married there or has been, give me a shout!