MsSunshine

Christina, to the forum!

Amy, thank you for the review and congrats to you and Mike!

Awww, I'm sorry to hear about the cancellation of the wedding Good luck to you and the family.

Congrats! You looked beautiful

I recently read a thread about a bride on this board using Ajua Weddings. Type that in the search and see what you an pull up. She highly recommended this wedding planner and her wedding was perfect. Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by hcookma Does anyone have any suggestions? Hi, I wasn't sure if you were still looking for a wedding planner but I got a recommendation from another PR bride (theknot.com) She says that she's fantastic. I didn't see a website for her but if you do a google search she is listed on some of the wedding sites there. Babi Diaz 787-447-5050

Quote: Originally Posted by IslandBPR Rosalina from Momentus Momentus Special Events & more Tell her Vanessa from the January 4th wedding sent you. Wow that's a pretty venue! What is the name of that place?

As always you do beautiful work The couple looked absolutely stunning!

Welcome to the forum!

That's a good question. I would love to know as well

Hi Maria, welcome to the forum!

Quote: Originally Posted by evie MsSunshine, the church's website says that only one party has to be Catholic...maybe it was different before or maybe the website has old information.....Latinhunny, I just read some of the old posts and saw that you are getting married at El Convento!! Do you mind telling me who you chose as the band? And which flower company you went with? I am trying to decide between DJ or band. I am curious about what colors you chose for flowers! The hotel is so colorful. I am having a hard time deciding that also. Thanks! Evie, that works out in my favor Thanks for pointing it out. I know I need to see the price info for El Convento as well.

Welcome to the forum! You will find tons of info about Riviera Maya here This is the place to get answers. Happy planning!

You looked gorgeous! I love how the pics turned out Congrats!

Oh my goodness you look gorgeous! I love the pics Congrats to you both!

Quote: Originally Posted by jamisoncollette Ms. Sunshine, I don't know if this will be a barrier but when DH and I first started planning our PR wedding we also looked at marrying at Catedral San Juan Bautiste however both parties needed to be Catholic and I was not. I did not want to convert so we ruled it out. This may have changed though, it's always worth a look! I also found El Convento's fees very comprable to other top rated hotels and they were ALWAYS prompt and courteous unlike some other facilities. Hi, I had no idea that both parties have to be catholics. I'm catholic but my DH (legally married) isn't. I should check with that church. I know some churches can be strict. I do like the way El Convento looks...but not sure if I can afford it! I'll have to look into it Thank you for your help

I see why you are torn between the two dresses. I would have to say that I really like the first one. It's definitely beachy and different.

Wow that place looks awesome!

Quote: Originally Posted by evie Hi MsSunshine, El Convento has a big ballroom where up to 150 people can be seated-I am having only about 30 or so in the ballroom! lol So there will be ALOT of dancing space. They plan on maybe using square tables to give the appearance of fullness-they can also block off an area. El Convento also has smaller rooms-one that has beautiful decor which they use for smaller parties. They are reasonable in terms of price. I actually have the prices somewhere in my email I think...I can forward you everything if you give me your email address. We are getting married in the church across the street!! It is very old but beautiful. We visited El Convento recently and were able to see three weddings! We saw their set up and they were very good. The wedding planner is on site which helps. Many people get married in El Convento in their atrium-which is gorgeous! I almost did it there. It is truly beautiful. Also, the food options are great. You can have open bar and a mojito or sangria station, etc.. For the church you give a downpayment -about $50.00 then they give you a list of things you must submit (like baptism certificate etc..), then you have to be interviewed by the priest and he will decide whether or not to let you use the church (sounds scary). The total cost for the church is about $400.00. Send me your email and I will send you what I have on El Convento. Every night for one hour the hotel offers for free wine and cheese for its guest on the patio which is very nice. The surrounding area is great! Great shopping, good restaurants, and there is a trendy restaurant called BARU where many people hold reherseal dinners. Evie, The church issue sounds nerve wrecking lol! I heard that there is a long waiting list to get married in that church. Also, do they have a bilingual priest? Unfortunately, I don't speak spanish but my husband does. Since I ma in the U.S. is it really required for me and my better half to meet with the priest before deciding our fate lol! Isn't that the church where Marc Anthony & Dyanara Torres got married at? I did look at El Convento's pricing and it mentioned something about food & consumption. I hope it's not an arm and a leg cost lol! Here's my email address : [email protected] Thanks again for your help

Great Pics! Congrats to you both!

Gorgeoug pics! Congrats to you both!

Quote: Originally Posted by jodylynn007 The resorts in the Mayan Riviera on Maroma Beach all have excellent beaches FYI (Maroma Beach is rated among the top 5 in the world) and is only 30 miles away from the airport ($20 cab to Playa del Carmen)... I was moved from Dreams Tulum to Secrets Maroma Beach for my wedding this past November (when Dreams was closed) and the beach was SPECTACULAR at Secrets and one of the best parts about being moved despite my sadness about not being at Dreams. Yeah I did hear about Maroma Beach being one of the best from Discovery Travel Channel. Secrets Maroma was one of my top choices but it was too expensive plus I need a kid friendly resort. I like the way DT looks...it has that hacienda style that I'm looking for. Thank you for your advice I really appreciate it

I can't see the pics All you see are red Xs. The pic in your siggy looks beautiful! Congrats on your wedding!

Welcome to the forum! You will find tons of info here Happy planning!

Sunbride- Thank you so much for your response