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Amy, I wouldn't worry about. Nayley the new wedding planner will work with you. We had a two-tier cake on our contract...I asked for chocolate moouse and tres leche with choc. covered strawberries and she did it. No questions asked. She is new and welling to work with you but stand your ground and show her the email Marco sent you. I had some other things that she said I couldn't do but then I showed her the emails that Marco sent and she did as I asked. Come prepared to stand your ground with her. Email her the emails Marco sent you. I did that. Sorry I haven't been helping so much...been really busy since our wedding...I have had two finger surgeries...be careful dancing on your wedding day or you'll end up like me.

Hey Mayan Brides, Just an FYI...Ruben wasn't returning my emails so I called the manager and complained so now a new guy named Edgar is going to be finishing up my wedding details. He is so much more professional and he has gotten back to me within the day whenever I email him. I am so excited to have another professional Wedding planner...Ruben made me really nervous. I feel like now my wedding is going to be just the way I want it...I can't wait to meet Edgar in only one more month. I can't believe I am getting married in a month. Hey...question...what type of flowers are you getting the mother of the bride and grandmas...corsages or pinned boutineers What are you supposed to get them Amy R.

Hey Mayan Brides, Just an FYI...Ruben wasn't returning my emails so I called the manager and complained so now a new guy named Edgar is going to be finishing up my wedding details. He is so much more professional and he has gotten back to me within the day whenever I email him. I am so excited to have another professional Wedding planner...Ruben made me really nervous. I feel like now my wedding is going to be just the way I want it...I can't wait to meet Edgar in only one more month. I can't believe I am getting married in a month. Hey...question...what type of flowers are you getting the mother of the bride and grandmas...corsages or pinned boutineers What are you supposed to get them Amy R.

Has anyone made an schedule for their guest of things you are going to do with them and restaurants to meet for drinks Thanks for the advice and recommendations. Amy

Hey everyone again, I only have one more month until the wedding and I still have so many questions. I am putting a schedule together for my quests and I wanted to know of some restaurants and tours that my guest and myself shouldn't miss. I am looking for restaurants with good views and good food Also...if you know of any tours or restaurants that we should avoid...you can share too. I am planning two different dinner places for friends to meet up with us if they want after the wedding events. We are also trying to figure out 2 tours to do with the family if they want to with us. Any ideas of restaurants or tours that you can't wait to do again Stressed bride to be, Amy

Thank you all for your advice...I really appreciate all the help. Amy

Thank you all for the advice. So if I am having buffet style...I should ask them before the event if they want a meal Also...if I am having open bar...I don't have to offer them that right What about the hotel wedding planner...I do I have to offer them a meal...won't they get one free from the hotel Amy R.

I wanted to get some advice from you all...who are you supposed to provide a meal for Are you supposed to provide for the photographer or dj or wedding planner? What did you all do Amy R.

Hey all Mayan brides, Has anyone heard from the new wedding planner at the Mayan. I got an email because I emailed Marco asking who the new wedding planner is. A guy named Ruben emailed me and said he was the new event planner...does that mean he is the new wedding planner I hope someone has heard from someone...my wedding is only 50 some days away. Amy R.

Hello Mayan Brides, I have taken a huge break from planning but now I only have 3 months until my Mayan Wedding. Goodness I am so bummed about Marco and now Erika...goodness so much has happened. Luckily the only thing I still need to do with the hotel is pick out the menu...luckily Marco did everything before he left...I just hope the new planner follows through...if not I guess it will be a memorable wedding Good luck you all with Pricilla...i have mixed feelings about her since her nasty email she sent me a couple months ago...but I am sure she will do an excellent job for you all. Hey..are any of you writing your own vows I am in the process of trying to write mines...have you found any good books or website?? We decided a while ago to have one of our friends marry us...so now I have to write the entire ceremony...what was I thinking. I was done with everything for the wedding and now this. Hey...if anyone hears from the new planner let me know...I am trying to figure out how much I owe because I made so many changes last summer to my inital purposal with the mayan. Have a happy thanksgiving!! Amy R.

Hey Girls, Amy I think you got everything covered...you don't need a planner...I plan on delegating all my important tasks on the day of my wedding to my family and friends that I trust will do what I want them to do. That is how most people here in the states do weddings...they delegate. But if it makes you feel better...then get a wedding planner...you don't want to stress on the day of your wedding. I have already told my friends what I expect them to do at my wedding. Amy R.

I got to let you know that Priscilla is all about keeping her job which I totally understand. Everything is all about making money. I got the nastiest email from her on another website because I told everyone that I didn't want to hire a wedding planner because I felt I could do it on my own...plus my budget isn't as big. I understand why others have planners. She wrote the most unprofessional email I have ever heard...I don't know how she got my email and why she felt to write it. Beware...don't believe everything you hear. Sorry...I am still a little upset that she sent me that email because I felt like this forum and the other forum I was on was for brides only and NOT VENDORS. amy

Thank you everyone for responded to my post and for all the helpful information. I guess I better get a Capital One card to pay for the rest of my deposit for the wedding. Thanks again for all the advice and info!!! Amy R.

The credit card was a Citi Mastercard. I am glad to hear that others so far hasn't had the problem...maybe it is just my stupid credit card. Amy R.

I have a question. I charged some money to Mexico on my credit card and I was charged an extra couple hundred dollars from my credit card company to convert it from dollars to pesos. My credit card company charges me extra 3 or 4% for purchases made in other countries. Has anyone else experienced this problem with using their credit card in Mexico. I called and complained to my credit card company and they refunded me the money but I am worried about my guests using credit cards in Mexico now. I wanted to warn them if it has happened to any of you....or is it just my stupid credit card. Amy R.

Jaime, What locations are you trying to choose from? I was debating between the Mayan and Dreams...in the end after I visited both locations I decided on the Mayan because it had a Mayan Mexican feel but it was super trendy too. Dreams had a beautiful beach and was really nice too...but I wanted to have a late wedding and the Mayan is letting us stay until 2am. Let me know if you need any advice. Amy R.

Thank you Edna...I am just debating if we should pay more to stay at the Mayan because we are getting married there. Also...if I go with the Mayan...my guests will have to pay the hotel directly...I am worried about the costs they will be charged on their credit card to change dollars to pesos. Have you noticed any costs to your credit card when you used it in Mexico Amy R.

I am trying to figure out still where my guests are going to stay. Has anyone stayed at the Mayan Palace PV or the Marriott Casamagna I am getting married at the Mayan...but I didn't check out the rooms when I was there. I was so focused on the wedding ceremony. I would appreciate any reviews...I am debating between the two hotels...the prices are really similar. The Marriott is a little cheaper. Thanks, Amy R.

Thank you Amy for the nice welcome!!! I have decided to do the Mexican Buffet or stations and open bar. I haven't finalized my menu yet because I waited until it got closer and I found out exactly how many people are showing up. When do you think I should have it finalized I haven't asked about signature drinks but that is a fun idea!!! I have only talked to Marco lately about getting the DJ. Am I the only one having my wedding ceremony at the Mayan? Thanks for including me, Amy R.

Amy, Hello everyone...I am getting married at the Mayan on February 16, 2008. If anyone has any questions...please let me know. I have visited the Mayan and I am so excited to get married there. It was so breathtaking...I can't wait to share it with my family and friends. I am lining the Jetty with orange rose petals but I am getting married on it. I like the candle idea too. Amy R.

Thank you Amy for the advice...I'll check out that hotel. Amy R.

Hello everyone, I am trying to find hotels for my guests on a budget. They want to stay at a 3 star or 4 star hotel on the beach but their budget is only $100-165 a night. Would anyone recommend any good hotels for my guests Does anyone know about Fiesta Americana Hotel or Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa? Has anyone found any good group deals for nice hotels for that budget Would anyone recommend a travel agent that they are using that is giving them better deals My wedding is in February and my guests are freaking out at the prices down there. I guess February is high seaon. I am getting married at the Mayan...I might stay at the Marriott if I can find some deals too. I hope someone can help. Thanks, Amy R.

I heard the best time to get married in PV is November until May...I heard June until October is known as their rainy season. I went in February and the weather was perfect...that is the reason I changed my wedding from June to February. Amy R.

I am glad that everyone is thinking about Mayan...it was all because of Christine...she is the one that recommended the Mayan to me. Also...thank Amy M. for telling me to post my information on this site to share with you all. I know it is a little confusing two Amy's...but if you have any more questions that Amy M. can't answer let me know. YOu'll all love the Mayan...it is super trendy, beautiful, and has a fun Mayan influence...they just remodeled a couple years agon...so the pictures on their hotel site really don't do it justice. I am glad that my pictures and the WC have shown how breathtaking it really is. The Mayan is really affordable...the prices are about the same as Dreams and Westin. Email Marco...the WC at Mayan if you had anymore [email protected] Amy Rager

I'll have to check out that bridal store...I know there is a couple around here too. I have to finalize the Mayan and the photographer first. I'll let you know when I get his email with the pictures. He does really great work and he really has a passion for photography that I love. Talk to you later!