TammyWright

Quote: Originally Posted by amyhmartin Thanks for posting that tammy. I posted this question in another thread and I don't think it was answered (or I over looked it because of the INSANE amount of posts), but what do you suggest/believe is a good photo package? i think a min. of 5 hours...i had mine for 5 hours and wish i had another hour. if you have a welcome dinner/reception i would add a few hours for that or have it part of the package...i thought i did not need because steve's mom is a photographer but she was too busy having fun to work.

in RM that is what you have to do is have them as guests at the resort.

Quote: Originally Posted by NATASHA We hired a nanny who sat totally bored as it wasn't needed. We had a lot of kids who ranged from 4 to 15. They danced the whole time (there are tons of pictures of them), hung out together (they'd all been together for days so they had their own games of tag and hide and seek going without anyone needing to do anything), and just generally enjoyed themselves. Our wedding wrapped up around 10:30 or 11. Those with kids left around 10 (or one left and the other stayed). It worked out great for everyone. No need to do anything. take it from us married gals!

welcome to the forum...there are a few cabo october brides...cheese-diva being one of them... let us know how we can help.

for us at dreams, i let them run wild...you are outdoors, it is very festive so they did not distract from the reception at all...there was this croquet set up nex to the tables so they were playing that...then dancing with the rest of us etc.

JEN, most of us hired outside photogs instead of getting the hotel photography package. so i do not know who riu's onsite photographer is.

Quote: Originally Posted by Julesr Hi Anny, this is actually really expensive. It has to be hand made, using petals from a bunch of other roses. Its really popular right now, but you will pay a lot for it. $200 sounds about right. Do you have to have roses, it might be cheaper if you use a less expensive flower. roses are fairly inexpensive in mexico...they are grown hydroponically (sp?) in water there and throught south america...

there is more info here as well. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t672 i ordered some things from minimus but was also able to find other minis elsewhere...

welcome to the forum! let us know how we can help. what type of group do you have? ones that like to shop? or looking for more seclusion?

Quote: Originally Posted by MagsieMexico Thanks Tammy, I hope I'm including in your 2007 bookings, did I get in just under the wire?? I hope so. With the block rooms, how does that work. You just estimate 20 rooms, and then if fewer people come, you don't have to pay for them do you? I can certainly vouch for difficulty getting through to the hotels. I'm trying to finalize my decision of location, I've emailed Riu Palace, Dreams, Gran Bahia and Grand Palladium for information and rates about 1 to 2 weeks ago, and so far heard NOTHING!!! Hoping that with a TA, I'll get some information more quickly. Once I have the place reserved I can relax! magsie, yes you are in...i have a few "maybe" that i am working on and if they all go ahead i cannot take any new weddings for 2007...but if some drop out, i will have a couple spots open. magsie, why don't you email me the questions you have for the resorts...then i will ask the resorts and let you know what i find...GP usually get back to me pretty quickly. regarding room block: this is something i would rather not discuss on the forum because each resort has a different way they do the block so i do not want to generalize and have a bride take that answer as the only answer.

magsie, grand palladium is most responsive (i usually gt an answer within a day) and riu the least but i have not worked with gran bahia on weddings. in terms of price riu palace is by far more expensive.

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Hi Brandy, welcome to the forum....there are a ton of cabo brides on here so i am sure you will find the help you need... here are some things to get you started: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t1795 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t2103 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t2101 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t669 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t670 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t714 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t97 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t666 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t1301

thank you so much for sharing...your chuppah looks great! your bright flowers really pop in your photos!! you look gorgeous... Buñuelos...i never knew what they were called...i make them as snacks with cinnamon and sugar...yummy!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jen Tammy....how does your schedule look for 2008 Otherwise, I would love to get a possible referral from you..... i'm pretty open for 2008.

Sunset, it is def. a better way to book via a travel agent for your wedding for a bunch of reasons...here are a few: 1. they can negotiate a group block for you so you have rooms reserved for your guests at a set rate. expedia/orbitz rates are not unlimited so you may have a few rooms at the lower rate but not all 20 that you need. also, the more popular resorts book early (some as much as 7 months in advance!) and i am not sure if your wedding guests will all book 7 months in advance so it is good to have those rooms set aside for them. 2. your TA may be able to negotiate perks like: free/reduced site visit free private event free upgrade for the bride and groom 3. you have some one to call if things go wrong. Wedding coordinators get back to me pretty quickly. 4. so many people call me to check rates, but find them lower somewhere else...i usually get a call back about a month later that those rates weren't available because of restrictions, etc. one more thing to consider...if you want to go through apple, why dont you have a TA do that. apple is one of my suppliers but i do not use them much because my clients call me about this great rate on apple...when i investigate further find out it did not include tax so they have to add on another $300 so the deal is no longer that great. if this is the case for you, at least your TA will be able to help you find a cheaper rate somewhere else. if you end up booking apple, then they can help manage the trips, etc i would volunteer but i am booked full for 2007 unless i get a cancellation but i may be able to refer someone to you.

just a quick FYI for people. October is the low season in RM/Cancun (with hurricanes and all)...so these rates are lower than june/july/november and especially december.

welcome tot he forum elle...be sure to submit to jonathan's free photo wedding package giveaway...

Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride Again thank you to all for your great advice. If I would have had a home wedding I would have invited them all anyway so I will still invite them. If they can't or don't want to come then that is their loss. I will be soaking up the sun in cabo!! I lot of you mentioned that you did some type of RSVP with your save the dates? May I ask what you included with the SDT? I think I may want to do this. And how long did you give everyone to respond? My wedding is not until a year and a half but I would like to get STD's out within the next couple of months just so I can give people time to save. And the RSVP's may help me determine how many rooms to block. -Glenda you could always have your STD with your website address, then have an RSVP page on your website?

Quote: Originally Posted by JENESIS Is $300.00 average? I want to make sure before I book. Thanks thats high...i would say $180-240 is average.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lindsey16 do you know if you have to pay for all the pictures seperate if you use Juan or if some are included in his price?? thanks for your help i would totally try to win jonathan's contest!

hi brenda, have you thought of submitting for jonathan's contest. he is giving away a free wedding package and he will make a decision by jan. 31. all you need to do is pay for his airfare and lodging but it would be sooo worth it.

glenda, the ladies have given you awesome advice. do not let others guilt and issues become YOUR problem. when we first decided on a DW we thought we were lucky if 10 people came because my mom just guilt tripped the heck out of me. well we had almost 60 and they ALL had a blast and my mom is so pro-DW now! she is the hypocrite

what is your per room/per night price range? if budget is not an issue, i'd say azul blue