Ever since we first visited Playa del Carmen 3 years ago, my SO and I knew this was where we wanted to get married! For the past year, I have envisioned the entire event to the tiniest detail, and now trying to translate it into reality.
All our friends and family are staying at the Hotel Basico (5 Ave/10th) - we have the entire hotel to ourselves (15 rooms)!
Knowing our friends and family, we did not schedule any activities outside of the wedding. We are giving everyone the opportunity to explore and fall in love with PDC on their own terms.
The weekend begins with a Welcome Reception on Friday at Maramao (Mosquito Beach). On Saturday, we get hitched on the beach, by 10th Street (the light house); with a mariachi band leading the way from the hotel to the beach and back to the Deseo Hotel for cocktails and then to the Basico for dinner and dancing.
Our inspiration, a finger starfish, is being incorporated as a shade or shape in all aspects of the reception.
We are using Mari Tripaldi as the planner; Paul Shrank as our videographer and Vincent from Zasil Graph Studios as the photographer; DJ Martin is the man in charge of the music (in addition to our own ipod playlist).
The reception is a "Family Style" dinner that consists of a 4 types of entrees and 3 sides. We got a small cake to cut, with a 3 dozen cupcakes in different flavors to serve to guests.
The only major issue I've really encountered to date is MEXICO customs rejecting shells that I've been attempting to send to my planner. I was told that shells are rather expensive in Mexico, and that our inspiration, a finger starfish, isn't even available! I've attempted TWICE in fedex'ing these shells, only to have shipped back to me.
I don't really want to put these shells in my checked luggage, since we are not arriving until a few days before the wedding - but looks like this is my only choice.
Other than that, I think (I hope) that things go the way I want it...
Anyhoo - thanks for listening!