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Thank you for the pic compliments! She was amazing! BUT the onsite photographer was SO NICE (we used one for our welcome dinner) and if you have suggestions they'll do everything they can to make you happy!! Yes, we just had her stay as our guest. I didn't ask, others did, I was scared they'd say no! =) Other than the photography I didn't upgrade anything. The cake was the "free" one, the flowers were the "free" ones. I just told them I wanted the bouquet round instead of cascading (like they show on the website. They have lots of pictures once you get there.

Thank you for the pic compliments! She was amazing! BUT the onsite photographer was SO NICE (we used one for our welcome dinner) and if you have suggestions they'll do everything they can to make you happy!! Yes, we just had her stay as our guest. I didn't ask, others did, I was scared they'd say no! =) Other than the photography I didn't upgrade anything. The cake was the "free" one, the flowers were the "free" ones. I just told them I wanted the bouquet round instead of cascading (like they show on the website. They have lots of pictures once you get there.

Elizabeth Medina (the photographer we used) lives about 4 hours from Aventura Spa Palace. She required a stay at the resort as part of our package. I never really asked the people at ASP, I just told them from the beginning that one of our guests would be doing our pictures. I figured its easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission =) Our pro pics should be up soon! can't wait!

These pictures aren't very good. Elizabeths will be MUCH BETTER!!! Not many people took pictures, everyone just enjoyed themselves... But here are some! I think if you take lots of pictures of how you want your hair done then you'll be OK! I only had 2 little ones...It wasn't awful, just not the natural beachy theme I was going for... Mundaca is a great place, they'll put you off by yourself, Its a big place, plus even though it says "casual" it's still really nice by most US restaurant standards! They wait on you hand and foot! La Hacienda is where we had our dinner, its on the same side, they were hesitant because its their busiest restaurant but we asked nicely. Either one would be great!! They go out of their way to make it special. I thought about bringing in my own aisle runner too, but it was pretty windy so I just didn't bother. And they forgot to take the carpet up, but my Groom was on top of it! So he reminded the wedding coordinator and she took care of it at 3:50 for our 4pm wedding! Thank goodness...I wouldn't have walked down the aisle otherwise, jk. I wasn't into the gazebo either, but its nice because it blocks some of the wind and sounds from the resort. It worked out great. Will let you know when the pro pics are up but until then... Snapfish: Share:Registration_Opt2

I will start a new thread, I'm just being lazy and copying what I wrote to another bride who had questions.... =) We had 25 people at our wedding. Our coordinator was Dulce. She's new, but she was great! My brother played the guitar for the ceremony, he's amazing.... But the sound system was great. The Wedding was at Coba Gazebo, it was close to the people, but everyone was quiet, respectful and even had some randoms looking on from a distance. Everyone yells "Congratulations" When they see you in the dress =) They don't do anything halfway...They really are pros! I was so nervous! We did a welcome dinner on Thursday night at La Ventanas. Its a buffet, but the food was great, and there was something for everyone. It wasn't really busy so even though it wasn't "private" we pretty much had the place to ourselves. Elizabeth Medina did our pictures, she's going to post one more wedding then ours! I CAN'T WAIT! She was amazing!!!!! I did the whole horse drawn carriage thing, Loved it!! The officiant's name was Jorge...but he spoke GREAT english! I was so excited about that! He did a wonderful ceremony!!! If we get our video soon I'll put it on YouTube so you can see it. I had them take up the red carpet. It's just not my style. And It looked great without it! I didn't put anything in its place. I thought about doing all of the private stuff but in the end I just ended up doing it simple. It ended up BEAUTIFUL! And everyone enjoyed that it was relaxed...Everyone is so chill down there and the whole place is beautiful, so you don't have to do many extra things, which is nice! We did do a Cocktail Reception after the ceremony. The ceremony was at 4, the Reception was 5-6. It was in the Pandero Terrace and it was PERFECT at sunset! Right over the ocean, waves crashing as we did our first dance... =) Toasts, chilled, pictures, etc... We just brought computer speakers and our IPod and the sound was perfect. We just had a playlist set and let it go... There was TONS of food at the cocktail reception. And our strawberry wedding cake was so good!! I had read they were nasty, but ours was great! we got lots of compliments. After that we went to La Hacienda for a dinner.... They set us off to ourselves, there was a trio there, and everyone really loved it. They make Mexican coffee at the tables, they do something crazy with coffee tequilla and fire...It's entertaining! The restaurants were all good...La Hacienda was our favorite, the Italian place was really good too. Mundaca is the steak place and it was good, but pretty casual. Ventanas was good, there's a violinist, pasta bar, seafood, they custom make steaks... My only main complaint was the beauty parlor....Goodness gratious. I showed a picture, but they didn't really speak english. They do your hair BIG and well...think early 90s prom! HAHAHA! I wanted to cry, but instead just laughed and told them...um...I can do my own makeup! My mom had her hair and makeup done and it was HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!! So take lots of pictures if they do your hair, and maybe request someone who speaks good English...there are some! But don't be suprised if you look like a Golden Girl. Um...that's all I can think of. They're very organized and it was a wonderful experience. I will put my pictures on snapfish soon, so let me know if you want me to email you the link. I didn't allow pics during the ceremony because we brought in an outside photographer and I didn't want pictures of people taking pictures... Sorry this is kinda random...the spa rocks! Loved the massages, we had the middle package so they were included. I'll think of more things...let me know if you have questions!

I got married at Aventura a week ago! Let me just say IT WAS AMAZING!!!! I will write a full review sometime soon! But feel free to message me questions! it was an amazing experience from the time we walked in the door until the time we walked out. Our wedding pictures were done by Elizabeth Medina and will be posted on her site in the next few weeks. Elizabeth Medina Photography Again, will write a review soon, but rest assured, they're amazing, you're in good hands!!!

I'm getting married at Aventura Spa Palace next week!! =) I'm not much of a poster, but I read a lot of your posts! I'll post pictures, and you'll also be able to see our pictures in a few weeks at Elizabeth Medina Photography

does anyone know how the symbolic ceremony goes? What is the order of things?? I need to know where to add things and how to plan my CD =)

Great review! I'm getting married there on January 16th!! YAY!!! so soon! the onsite wc has been great and we can't wait! I'll post a ridiculously long post too =) I want to see pictures =)

Quote: Originally Posted by kegildemeister I am new to the site...unfortunately didn't find it until recently!!! I am getting married Dec. 5th 2008 in Rivieria Maya at Aventura Spa Palace... can't wait but am starting to get nervous!!!! Glad I found this site for some great ideas and moral support!!! Thanks for all the work on this site! Kristen Plymouth Minnesota (just moved here from Chicago) I'm getting married there on January 16th!! so far the planning has gone smoothly, the onsite coordinator at the resort is great!!!!! let me know if you have questions! and i def want to see pictures when you get back!! =)

Quote: Originally Posted by cutierosie As far as the carpet, I read reviews that it can get very windy at the Moon Palace, so you have to bring a carpet that is heavy because I read some reviews where a girl took a linen carpet and even when they put flowers and mariachis on the carpet, the carpet would still move. Good point about the carpet!!!! I don't know what we'll do, but red just doesn't work for us!!

I'm so excited to know that the red carpet can be removed!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by catandcleo ooooh - ME ME ME!!! I'm getting married there in 6 weeks! I don't know how i missed this post when it came up! The wedding coordinator has been wonderful so far and while i have not actually been there before and was a little wary about booking something like this sight unseen, I have heard so many wonderful things about it, i don't think i will regret it! Sorry... i'm starting to get a bit excited. 6 weeks! WOW!!! You'll have to tell me how everything goes!!! But the planner has been great so far, very quick to respond!! I've never been there either, but it looks amazing! Are you ready?

question.... we have a Superior wedding package. It includes the Photographer. Since then we've decided to bring in a photographer. She's staying as a hotel guest, so it shouldn't be a problem. I'm wondering how break the news to the onsite WC that we won't need their photographer?? Any advice?? Erin

Dez---how fun!! I won't have a shower until December =) I'm nervous about opening gifts in front of all my FI's mother's friends....I'll have to drink a little wine first =) and yes, we'll have to meet at the MP since we're both staying there and getting married a day apart =) The planner on-site planner with Aventura is wonderful!! But I hope I don't wish I'd stayed at MP! And I'd go with one color Sash. I like Navy and then the pretty flowers will "pop" =) I'm trying to pick out invitations this week! My mom and family are NO HELP. I swear no one has an opinion until I make a decision =) ANOTHER reason I'm having a DW!!!! Oh--and I found my MOH dress on ebay, it's jcrew and a green color called aloe. I'll post pictures of everything soon! Everyone looks so beautiful in theirs! Time for another work week! =)