mariama

So then you definitely must not have talked to Jamy yet (starchild)! Hers was a huge party, and continued, or dare I say got a little crazier, on the boat. People definitely danced like crazy at my wedding, and Jamy's as well - and I know all of the weddings I've seen I saw people shaking their stuff on the dance floor at Caletas. Have you seen my pics? Jamy's? I honestly wouldn't let this be a concern ... your reception is what you make it. And I'm fairly confident that the other Caletas brides will back me up here! You can definitely make your wedding a huge party - as cazy as you want to!

 

Another thing to consider, I don't know that drunken, grinding, sloppy dancing is what a professional photog is going to focus on - so perhaps that's why you're not seeing a ton of that in the professional photos. But here are some of mine ...

 

Love it! Thanks for these. We will have a pretty crazy group of Irish, Aussies and a few Kiwi's in the mix and they take it a notch when it comes to partying so we really want to show them a good time. Thanks for sharing. How did you get around the setting of the sun so quickly?

 

Mariama

Loads of you have recommended Las Caletas for several reasons - affordability, privacy, gorgeous location, etc. BUT after viewing the site and looking at many pictures I have yet to see any with people really dancing. What I mean is getting down and crazy, groovin' on the dance floor, funky chicken and all. Also, I don't see many crazy drunk fun photos. Those are always the best...but perhaps you edited them out? ha!

So my questions remain:

1) Can people really dance at Las Caletas or is it just there for show?

2) Do people continue the party after the hour boat ride back to land or do they head to bed? I imagine the boat ride is probably a buzz kill no?

We're not massive party animals, but we really want a big celebration (my fiance is Australian, so it runs in their blood), and we're all about having a great time and plan on partying till our feet fall off. Open bar, great music, dancing and food are the most important catagories for us. Sugar and spice and everything nice is secondary.

Mariama

Well, seems I'm not alone in receiving this quote. Looks like a few of you have received the same and others that haven't know which company I am referring to. Such a shame. Great business, but charging American prices in a cheaper city like PV is just plain wrong. $158 per head...no alcohol, no dessert...I mean, really?? For that price I might as well host my wedding in LA or NY.

Those who suggested Las Calentas, thank you. We will definitely make a point to do so when we are there next month. We are also checking out Dreams and the Mayan. Any other ideas or suggestions? I'd like to have a wedding coordinator to manage everything from the start to finish so if you have suggestions on others, please let me know.

Thank you,

Mariama

So I received a quote today from a reputable wedding coordinator in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The amount I was quoted in a full excel sheet was...drum roll please...$26,360.00. I nearly fell off my chair.

Why you ask?

Well, because this price did not include the big ticket items - alcohol, entertainment, villa rental, transportation, etc. I couldn't believe it. So what the heck am I paying for - her services, cake, ceremony, reception, food and a few additional items. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought getting married in PV was suppose to be affordable. Am I wrong? Instead I feel like I might as well get married at the Plaza in New York City, especially when the breakdown included $158 per head, keep in mind this only included one hour of open bar of general alcohol (wine, beer, sangria). WTH?!? I don't want to disclose the name or company, but am I naive in my thinking that its possible to get married in PV for less than $35k?

Can someone shed some light? I want a beautiful wedding but not willing to be bamboozeled into paying for extra items, especially since the peso weaker than the dollar.

Am I being unreasonable?

Mariama

Mystery Hollywood VIP couple.

Ok, if you look in her wedding gallery there is a Hollywood VIP couple under the April 14, 2007 date. All of the pictures are taken from a distance, but you can almost make out who it is. I thought it was Taye Diggs, but does anyone recognize who they are? Just for fun!

Mariama

i just spoke with her via email and she's not around for the holiday season so i won't be meeting with her afterall.

Thanks for this. I'm considering meeting up with her next month. Will let you know how it goes.

Thanks!

JamieLynn -

Your dates are very close to mine. We are considering Memorial Day weekend 09 as well, but have just put down April 09 as a starting point. I too will be down in PV for December, so lets keep in touch. Would like to know your thoughts feedback on DD vs Priscilla. I've also sought the help of a friend who use to be the director of tourism in PV and she is sourcing a wedding planner who she said did Sarah Michelle Geller's wedding.

mariama

I came across a website called the Dazzling Details and I was quite impressed. Has anyone used her before? Or can you recommend a great wedding planner in PV or Sayulita?

Thank you!

Mariama

Also, for those of you looking to get married in PV like myself, just ask about comped rooms or discounts...cause they do exists.

Yes, believe it or not its true. I know it sounds crazy and I didn't think it was possible, but a friend of mine who is the former director of tourism said that hotels and villas are willing to compete for your business so they happily comp rooms or offer a significant discount for a night or two in hopes that you book out their space. So I set out to ask around and low and behold she was right. I found three really nice places (one is right on the beach) that were willing to comp our accomodation (one said for a week and if we decide to book our wedding there). Crazy but true.

We've decided to wait till after the holidays to head down to PV to have a look.

Mariama

We're not cheap. We are just saving for our wedding, BUT I'm flying in from NY and he's flying in from Australia. This is a last minute trip and our first and only and we need to find a place to stay. Does anyone know of hotels, villas that will offer complimentary or budget accomodation?

Reason I ask is our tickets are $760 each for four days. yikes.

Just want to introduce myself...new to this. Getting married in Puerto Vallarta...but still have lots to do! Help!

Mariama