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Wow, I can't believe I missed seeing those earlier. Everything looked great. I love all of the shots on the pier and the one of you on the beach bed and the little girl behind you, too cute! Congratulations and thanks for sharing!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs.StephP.2Be 
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I have one, what's your email address?Quote:
Originally Posted by beachbride2009 Does anyone have a copy of the resort map handy they could send me as an attachment, or add to the thread? THANKS!!! -
I feel so bad for the Azul Fives Brides. The news was released yesterday that the opening of Azul Fives has been post-poned for several months.
I found the following statement on TripAdvisor.
Here is a letter from Karisma in regards to Azul Fives:
AZUL FIVES HOTEL BY KARISMA TO OPEN IN LATE FALL 2009
MIAMI (Feb. 12, 2009)—Azul Hotels by Karisma, a premier collection of Gourmet Inclusive® properties located throughout the Riviera Maya, Mexico, today announced that the opening of Azul Fives Hotel by Karisma is delayed until late fall 2009.
The financial crisis and economy’s continued decline has adversely affected the official launch of Azul Fives Hotel, as with many other projects of its kind, impacting the availability of funds and subsequently, impeding the property’s completion. As such, after serious consideration and exhaustion of other alternatives, construction on Azul Fives Hotel was promptly halted.
I can only imagine what a huge undertaking it was to open 2 large resorts months apart from one another. However, it is very disappointing for those who were booked there.
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Oh wow, I am so sorry to all who have weddings planned. We got the run around with Azul Sensatori, but never this bad. For those that decide to stick with Karisma, please know that the other resorts are great, the planning just a bit frustrating because they appear to be greatly understaffed in the wedding department.
Good luck to you!
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Andi, It looks great. I'm glad it worked out for you. Can't beat the price!
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Were they put together well? I'm worried that they will fall apart since they are so cheap.Quote:
Originally Posted by Betsy Nice favors and bags! I got those same photo albums for my guests on ebay except mine had a starfish in the middle! My guests loved them! -
These are the photo albums, I have been thinking about getting those too!
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Libby is a great dress! I tried it on and it has a great DW vibe.Quote:
Originally Posted by cdc0427 Ok, I'm having such a problem with Maggie right now!!! I tried on Meredith as a joke and never thought I'd like it. I now must confess...I THINK IT'S THE ONE! I have been looking for dresses since September and this is the only one I keep thinking about. A lot of people are telling me it's too big for a beach wedding. I figured I could just get the train cut. The detail in the dress is what's so beautiful. It looks like little roses.
Meredith - by Maggie Sottero
My second choice is Libby. If you look at an actual bride in the dress, it looks very flowy and pretty. I haven't been able to try this on yet though
Libby - by Maggie Sottero
Leslie Suen, Tahoe City CA - Maggie Bride
I NEED HELP, I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!
I personally wouldn't go for the Meredith, but we all have personal preferences. There have been other girls on here that wore a big, full dress and loved it.
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Originally Posted by KittenHeart Ok good, that's what I thought @ Zocolo but does anyone know if we're able to have music there? I have no idea how it's set up but it seems like it would be impossible to have a music setup for my iPod docking station... I could be wrong.
Jo'Zeen answers my emails quickly but with one sentence that inspires 8 more questions... I'm not getting anywhere with her!
You can have music and dancing on the patio of Zocalo. The inside of the restaurant will still be used by hotel guests.
Here are some pics I took on my site visit.
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Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the dinner at Spoon is semi-private. Meaning that you are eating with the rest of the hotel guests but your own group is sitting together, so dancing is probably not an option.Quote:
Originally Posted by KittenHeart For all those who got married at Sensatori already and had reception dinner at Spoon or Zocola - were you able to have a dance floor? What did you do for dancing and do you know the cost of a dance floor?
Thanks~
At Zocalo, you are on a concrete patio. You you technically don't need a dance floor, unless you want a special one the lights up or something. -
Nope, haven't heard back yet. I'm almost about to get my TA involved. If they think they are getting a payment from me on March 10th, they better get moving, cause so far....nothing is planned!Quote:
Originally Posted by jhawkev Hey Ladies, I need help/verification. Has anyone who has been married recently actually paid for the wedding the "45" days before they've gone down? Because I just got an email from Tiffany at the end of the day Friday, saying that we have to have everything paid in two weeks. I haven't even gotton a final quote from them yet!!!! They are just so inconsistant and ridiculous, it took more than two weeks for them to get me a freakin' bouquet quote. We still have guests booking late too
Have you heard back yet?
We are going to try and bubble wrap some things, and carry on some things with our fingers crossed
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Welcome to the forum. Azul Beach is a *great* resort. I haven't seen any current brides around lately, but you are more than welcome to join us on the Azul Sensatori thread. Same coordinators and options. I'm sure your wedding will be great!
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Thanks for posting your experience. I know it wasn't Azul Fives like you had wanted, but I hope they did a good job accommodating you and your guests. If you think about it come back and post pics. I'd love to see them.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigpapaq Hello all, new to the Sensatori board. I was a Azul Fives groom who got bumped 36hrs before my trip. As it’s all fresh in my head, I might be able to answer a few questions:
As for a rehearsal, unnecessary; well at least for our setup. The day we arrived (typically the day after you arrive, but we had an excursion) you will meet with the wedding coordinators (Carolina and Gilberto are the main two, essentially the Wedding Planner (Fabio in my case)’s on-site arm). They will go through a very detailed 2hr run down of every possible detail. I’m pretty dumb and I was able to figure out how the boys and I would line up and how the girls would come down the ramp and down the aisle. Then as you setup the day before, they let you know what you need to know. You won't need a practice walkthrough.
Getting people together for a rehearsal dinner will be tough if you don’t do it either very early or late. We got a bunch of people together at the 8p at the Mojito Lounge and then moved onto the patio once everyone (50 guests) arrived. We had drinks and I was able to make announcements and such at that time. It worked out very well. If you wanted to try and get everyone together for a meal, your best bet is Zocalo since they seem to be the most flexible with letting you sit where ever you want. If you want something locked up 100%, you are going to have to pay and set up a private event.
We had our wedding at 5, a 5:30-6:30 cocktail hour on the beach where my best man and the maid of honor did their speeches (just after we finished with pics) and then headed to the Zocalo patio for dinner. It was a little chilly, but the area was nice to keep the group together. We had 2 rectangle tables together for the head table and everyone else was at 8-person round tables. (slip a few bucks to the Mariachi band, it’ll be worth it).
As for the prices of the wedding, I can only guess as Karisma took care of a lot of our wedding for pulling the rug from under our feet with only a day and a half notice. 2K for the basic package, we spend about $500 on flowers (she and 2 bridesmaids, me and 2 groomsmen, parents), $100 on an extra sheet (it’s worth it looking at our pictures), $300-500 on pictures (don’t remember that one), and then some money on extra chairs and meals (since we went way over the 12 chairs provided). It’s really too bad they took out the free wedding package. I can’t understand why Karisma (who is at least 50% unoccupied, closer to 75% on Tue, Wed, Th) would not want to incent you for bringing a group of people to their resort.
I have about a trillion details in my head, from honeymoon suites, to spa services (my wife is a massage therapist and was extremely impressed by the spa and therapists), so PM me if anyone has questions.
Good idea about meeting at the mojito bar. How many people did you end up having?
I'm sorry to hear that it wasn't going to work out. I'm sure your wedding will be great wherever it may be. Best wishes and early congratulations!Quote:Originally Posted by mrs.meyer73109 Hello everyone,
After much, much deliberation, my fiance and I decide to move our wedding to another resort. I just want to thank everyone for all their support and wish everyone the best of luck planning. -
If you need to be added or removed
, let me know!October 2008
November 2008
jennrenn23-November 3, 2008
andrea110808 - Nov 11, 2008
amysteele444 Nov 14, 2008
December 2008
Magda&Neil - December 22,2008
January 2009
Mrs.StephP2Be - Jan 8, 2009
winwinbride - Jan 10, 2009
candj08 - Jan 17, 2009
McBradley - Jan 21, 2009
February 2009
tsashamia - February 7, 2009
dasarokr - February 13, 2009
shannonmarie09 – February 28, 2009
March 2009
saavy - March 7, 2009
manders757 – March 14, 2009
April 2009
shoes4moi - April 4, 2009
Lucky1 – April 8, 2009
jhawkev - April 11, 2009
lilmisssunshine - April 16, 2009
mitchell.johanna - April 18, 2009
miro2be - April 19, 2009
khoyle - April 22, 2009
Katherinehealy4-09 - April 24, 2009 5 pm
JHarwood2Be – April 25, 2009
Polly….Prince – April 26, 2009
teethdh – April 26, 2009
May 2009
trayce2222- May 3, 2009
MGP - May 5, 2009
milejilo – May 8, 2009
weddingchick – May 9, 2009
[email protected] - May 9, 2009
chaangel - May 12, 2009
Sensatori Bride - May 14, 2009
Polina - May 15, 2009
jennik13 - May 17, 2009
moore.vj1 -May 17, 2009
heather hunder - May 20, 2009
kddsmj - May 21, 2009
pepper55 – May 24, 2009
jenbuchan - May 27, 2009
June 2009
katken - June 5, 2009
AustinGirl- June 6, 2009
Jenkatherine - June 12, 2009
Soon2beTWells -June 12, 2009
SolidShan83 - June 26, 2009
July 2009
August 2009
September 2009
October 2009
selina - October 1, 2009
Beckerba - October 10, 2009
Wendi80 - October 24, 2009
November 2009
cappucino2009
Nikki07 - November 5, 2009
mkondracki- November 8, 2009
lenka14 – November 14, 2009
beachbride 2009 - November 20, 2009 - 4pm
heather0618 - November 21, 2009
rtswan – November 26, 2009
December 2009
January 2010
blondie bride x
February 2010
March 2010
Melsha - March 16, 2010
April 2010
May 2010
27 dresses - May 5, 2010
LivandScot - May 7, 2010
KittenHeart - May 8, 2010
Removed mrs.meyer7312009, added jenbuchan and mkondracki
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I just emailed Tiffany for the first time. I haven't heard from Fabio since the end of November. I'm ready to get some planning done!Quote:
Originally Posted by katken Has anyone heard from Fabio lately? I'm starting to get ants in my pants.
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I haven't heard much about that resort. She should ask her wedding coordinator or refer to their website for that information.Quote:
Originally Posted by cherrity Does anyone know the resorts in Cancun that don't allow outside vendors, my daughter is getting married at the gran caribe real in cancun in April 24th 2009. Thanks Bette-Jo -
We are dress twins! Don't you just love the dress? I like to think of it as sort of a hidden gem, being that the pic on the website is not how it looks in real life. I also love how lightweight it is and the just-right amount of train.Quote:
Originally Posted by Christinamaria22 I am also Maggie bride (Talia) I brought it local for about 1250 and the websites were exactly the same or more because of shipping and then you have to worry about alterations and getting the dress in time...
Talia - by Maggie Sottero -
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Originally Posted by ccone Hey! I was wondering how good they are about accomidating over 40 ppl in the resturants? I would like to have a welcome/rehersal dinner and have everyone sitting in the same area of the resturant. I'm probably having 50-80 guest and wouldn't mind doing a set menu at one of the resturant but I just don't want to have to pay for everyone to eat another meal at an all-inclusive. I'm already planning on doing a private reception and really don't want to pay for another private function.
Welcome to all the new girls!!! Wow 3 in one day! I will add your names to the list soon.
To answer your question-A meal for 40 people is included in the wedding package. I would say they might be willing to let a few more squeak by, but upwards of 80 people, I doubt it.
Maybe if you truly will have that many guests, you'll have to narrow the rehearsal dinner down to 40 and only include close family, friends and bridal party.
They also have set menus that start at $12/person, if you really wanted a 2nd dinner all together.
I know it is hard to accept with the resort being all-inclusive and pricey too, but you need to consider the amount of staff it takes to serve a group that large. Not to mention the other guests at the resort.
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Double post again, sorry! I promise I only hit submit once
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I could take one Adesso Album off your hands if you are willing to split them. If so, how much for one?
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If you need to be added or removed
, let me know!October 2008
November 2008
jennrenn23-November 3, 2008
andrea110808 - Nov 11, 2008
amysteele444 Nov 14, 2008
December 2008
Magda&Neil - December 22,2008
January 2009
Mrs.StephP2Be - Jan 8, 2009
winwinbride - Jan 10, 2009
candj08 - Jan 17, 2009
McBradley - Jan 21, 2009
February 2009
tsashamia - February 7, 2009
dasarokr - February 13, 2009
shannonmarie09 – February 28, 2009
March 2009
saavy - March 7, 2009
manders757 – March 14, 2009
April 2009
shoes4moi - April 4, 2009
Lucky1 – April 8, 2009
jhawkev - April 11, 2009
lilmisssunshine - April 16, 2009
mitchell.johanna - April 18, 2009
miro2be - April 19, 2009
khoyle - April 22, 2009
Katherinehealy4-09 - April 24, 2009 5 pm
JHarwood2Be – April 25, 2009
Polly….Prince – April 26, 2009
teethdh – April 26, 2009
May 2009
trayce2222- May 3, 2009
MGP - May 5, 2009
milejilo – May 8, 2009
weddingchick – May 9, 2009
[email protected] - May 9, 2009
chaangel - May 12, 2009
Sensatori Bride - May 14, 2009
Polina - May 15, 2009
jennik13 - May 17, 2009
moore.vj1 -May 17, 2009
heather hunder - May 20, 2009
kddsmj - May 21, 2009
pepper55 – May 24, 2009
June 2009
katken - June 5, 2009
AustinGirl- June 6, 2009
Jenkatherine - June 12, 2009
Soon2beTWells -June 12, 2009
SolidShan83 - June 26, 2009
July 2009
mrs.meyer73109 - July 31, 2009
August 2009
September 2009
October 2009
selina - October 1, 2009
Beckerba - October 10, 2009
Wendi80 - October 24, 2009
November 2009
cappucino2009
Nikki07 - November 5, 2009
lenka14 – November 14, 2009
beachbride 2009 - November 20, 2009 - 4pm
heather0618 - November 21, 2009
rtswan – November 26, 2009
December 2009
January 2010
blondie bride x
February 2010
March 2010
Melsha - March 16, 2010
April 2010
May 2010
27 dresses - May 5, 2010
LivandScot - May 7, 2010
KittenHeart - May 8, 2010
Removed Ania
, added chaangel, dasarokr, blondie bride x and cappucino2009Removed khoyle's 2nd wedding date!!
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If you need to be added or removed
, let me know!October 2008
November 2008
jennrenn23-November 3, 2008
andrea110808 - Nov 11, 2008
amysteele444 Nov 14, 2008
December 2008
Magda&Neil - December 22,2008
January 2009
Mrs.StephP2Be - Jan 8, 2009
winwinbride - Jan 10, 2009
candj08 - Jan 17, 2009
McBradley - Jan 21, 2009
February 2009
tsashamia - February 7, 2009
dasarokr - February 13, 2009
shannonmarie09 – February 28, 2009
March 2009
saavy - March 7, 2009
manders757 – March 14, 2009
April 2009
shoes4moi - April 4, 2009
Lucky1 – April 8, 2009
jhawkev - April 11, 2009
lilmisssunshine - April 16, 2009
mitchell.johanna - April 18, 2009
miro2be - April 19, 2009
khoyle - April 22, 2009
Katherinehealy4-09 - April 24, 2009 5 pm
JHarwood2Be – April 25, 2009
Polly….Prince – April 26, 2009
teethdh – April 26, 2009
May 2009
trayce2222- May 3, 2009
MGP - May 5, 2009
milejilo – May 8, 2009
weddingchick – May 9, 2009
[email protected] - May 9, 2009
chaangel - May 12, 2009
Sensatori Bride - May 14, 2009
Polina - May 15, 2009
jennik13 - May 17, 2009
moore.vj1 -May 17, 2009
heather hunder - May 20, 2009
kddsmj - May 21, 2009
khoyle - May 22, 2009
pepper55 – May 24, 2009
June 2009
katken - June 5, 2009
AustinGirl- June 6, 2009
Jenkatherine - June 12, 2009
Soon2beTWells -June 12, 2009
SolidShan83 - June 26, 2009
July 2009
mrs.meyer73109 - July 31, 2009
August 2009
September 2009
October 2009
selina - October 1, 2009
Beckerba - October 10, 2009
Wendi80 - October 24, 2009
November 2009
cappucino2009
Nikki07 - November 5, 2009
lenka14 – November 14, 2009
beachbride 2009 - November 20, 2009 - 4pm
heather0618 - November 21, 2009
rtswan – November 26, 2009
December 2009
January 2010
blondie bride x
February 2010
March 2010
Melsha - March 16, 2010
April 2010
May 2010
27 dresses - May 5, 2010
LivandScot - May 7, 2010
KittenHeart - May 8, 2010
Removed Ania
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double post-sorry it has been doing that here lately!
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