manders757

I forgot.... I added people the day Igot there and they just had me pay then....you can add people as late as you want. They wont turn away extra income!

I have a cluster of replys to different peoples questions...

 

Invites- I sent my RSVPs a year in advance then sent invites in November for my March wedding. If you are doing the dinners where you pick the main course you will need to let them know 30-45 days prior how many of each meal. I had my invites made form Designs by Diane on ETSY... she made my invites, placecards, and programs and saved me hundreds. I also got rave reviews from everyone. Let me know if you want to see pics.

 

Beach wedding... while i was there I saw 2 beach receptions. As soon as it got dark people were huddling and covering themselves from the wind. It could have just been a windy time I am not sure. We did a private dinner on the beach and I wouldnt even stay for dessert it was too chilly!

 

DJ... I was very worried about this. I made 3 cd's and gave them to him. He will request someone in the party to do the MC'ing for the initial intros which actually worked better. Ask the comedian in the group. But he did a fantastic job. I dont know about Ipod hookup but the cd's he played and also mixed his music in between. We danced from start to finish.

 

Sky deck- While we were there they had a wedding on the sky deck.... there setup is very similar to the way they set up the beach ceremonies. It looked beautiful but also windy!

 

I should have my pro photos back next week and I cant wait to post!

 

Mandy

OK girls.... so I havent posted in a very long time but I just got back from my wedding at the Azul Sensatori on March 14th. We had 45 guests with us including the photographer that we hired. Well...it was everything I dreamed of and more. Of course some guests had small complaints about their rooms or alchohol selection but nothing major at all. Anything wrong in the room was fixed almost immediatly. The resort is absolutely beautiful.

 

I have to admit I was really worried prior to going when it came to the coordinators but Gilberto is wonderful.... They are really very attentive and absolute miracle makers.

 

Here are my pros and cons:

 

Pros: Beautiful resort... hotel rooms are amazing. Everyone raved about the rooms.

 

Staff- Contrary to what has been said I was so happy and so impressed with the staff.

 

Salon- Beautiful and very helpful. 8 girls getting updos and 3 polish changes and everyone was happy. I could not say enough about Zaida.

 

Wedding coordinators- I am confident that no other resort could have pulled off such a great party!

 

DJ- I was back and forth on this subject but really didnt want to rely on an Ipod for my wedding. I made 3 cds- dinner music, fun stuff and booty shaking music. They played my cds and their music and we didnt stop dancing the entire night. They even had props... balloons and glow bracelets.

 

Reception food- I had picked a 3 course menu out of the options.... not a set menu but one I put together. Arugala salad, shrimp tortillas w/mango chutney and the options of beef tenderloin, grilled mahi or chicken stuffed w/mushrooms..... FANTASTIC. I had raves!

 

Cons:

 

Resturants- I know that they talk about how the food is sooo fabulous.... dont get me wrong their is fabulous food mixed in but the menu are tough.

Italian resturant was the worst....dont get the eggplant parm or osso bucco. The Tapaz was great and the Zavaz was great... most people did not like le Chique.

 

Alcohol- They claim that their is top shelf alcohol but there is not. According to the wedding sheet there was supposed to be belvedere vodka and don julio tequilla....nope. The alcohol is not top chelf and forget having a corona.

 

Other than that I would completely reccommend this resort for a wedding to anyone! I also was scheduled to have my reception on the beach and after our private candlelight dinner we decided it would be to cold and moved the reception to the plaza and decided it was the best decision ever. It was beautiful! Dont pay for a dance floor!

 

Also, for those of you who are using Tamms Photos for your photog your are going to be sooo happy. Tammara and Grant are wonderful. I am trying to convince them to come to visit in jersey. They were perfect! I cant wait to get pictures.... I will post as soon as I get them!

 

Good luck guys... you made a great decision.

I am not getting married here but I am honeymooning here in March... I have been to secrets capri before and can not say anything but good things about my stay. I loved everything. The service is wonderful, food is great and beds are comfy! I would have loved to have had my wedding here but have children in the wedding party! I cant wait for the honeymoon!

I am sure nobody wants to hear this but.... I have not been stressed at all about not getting responses. I know a bunch of people that have done the destinantion wedding thing and all of them agree that no matter what you plan before you get there nothing really matters. The onsite WC are amazing and as soon as you get there you do all your planning.

 

Girls remember.... you only do this once(hopefully) and you have to enjoy it!

I just logged on to post this link.... my TA sent it to me this morning. So excited!

Sounds like you have been busy!

 

I am wondering why you didnt comment on Azul Sensatori I hope it was beautiful.

Mexican Bride: I am using an outside photographer that I got approved. From what I hear the only photog you cant use is Matt Addock.... it took me about 1 week to get written approval, though I go through an outside coordiatior not Fabio

I am getting married right in the middle of Spring break... March 14th. Just make sure you are not in the center of Cancun and that your hotel doenst accept spring breakers. You should be fine!

When i checked on just the hotel rate it was somewhere in the area of 1/2 the price or a little more than 1/2

Sundays are better for me too!

Saavy... we will be there the same time! I am getting married March 14, 2009 but fly in on March 9th!

I also almost booked Mexican Wedding Photos... but I couldnt justify spending the money on a company I couldnt get any info about. I tried so hard to find reccommendations for them but couldnt find anyone that had used them. I ended up going with Tamms Photos. Tamm's Photos - Wedding Photography Intro

I would also check out the Paradisus I hear it is beautiful. I am getting married at the new Azul Sensatori... I would love to hear your comments when you get back... GOOD LUCK!!!

Mexican Bride... I rushed like crazy to get those save the dates out.... my wedding is in the middle of spring break so airfare is creeping up quickly. I did not send out reply cards I have spoken to people that notified me to say they wouldnt be able to make it... I have 3 friends getting married within a month from my date so they were an obvious no!

I did my save the date magnets through pioneercolor.com I thought they had the most unique magnets and would reccommend them to anyone... it only took 1 week to arrive!!!

I booked an outside photographer and it took about 4 days to hear back but I am dealing with an outside planner. Ask Me About Destination Weddings

Amy,

 

I would love to see the website too.... [email protected]

 

Thanks

Marija.... I am scheduled to leave on March 9, 2009 and getting married on 3/14. So excited to have someone there at the same time!

August 2008

Amanda & Ted- August 2, 2008- Monterey, CA

Brianne & Jason- August 2, 2008 Dreams, Los Cabos

Kirk & Christina (twinkletoes) - August 8, 2008 - EdenH Real Arena Resort- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Cindy & Kirk- August 8, 2008- Sandals Dunns River-Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Deighton & Adrian- August 8, 2008- Riu Palace Los Cabos

Maura & Jose (mauraw) – August 9, 2008 - Westin Los Cabos

Rebecca & Chris (becks) - August 9, 2008 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun

Dee & Tony - August 10, 2008 - Sandals Montego Bay

Melissa & Vic (mtomas5555)-August 11, 2008- Moon Palace Resort in Cancun

Jessica & Heraldo- August 15, 2008 - Halekulani - Honolulu, HI

Amanda & Michael - 20 August, 2008 - Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa

Courtney & Paul - August 25, 2008 - Grotto Bay, Bermuda

Susan & Brad (azhuskergirl) - August 28, 2008 - Kapalua Bay, Maui, HI

Tracy & Shaun - August 30, 2008 - Coco La Palm, Negril Jamaica

Melissa and Shawn - August 30, 2008 - Sandals Grande Ocho Rios, Ocho Rios Jamaica

 

September 2008

Shandra & Paul (meandpaul) - Beaches Boscobel, OR, Jamaica Sept 1, 2008

Rachel & Thomas - September 6th, 2008- Dreams Tulum

Kathi & Ryan- September 7th, 2008 - Dreams Resort, Cancun

Candice & Tommy- September 12, 2008- Waialae Beach Oahu, Hawaii

Tara and Dan- September 13,2008- Beaches, Negril

Tracy &Tom- Sept 15 Aruba

Gina & Cory - September 19, 2008 - Positano, Italy

Risha & Morice - September 20, 2008 - Sandals, Negril

Jeannette & Chris - September 27, 2008 - Cancun, Mexico

 

October 2008

Sherry & Patrick - October 4, 2008 - The Seawatch, Wailea, Maui

Yari & Brian- October 10, 2008 Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta

Melissa & Chris - October 11, 2008 El Dorado Royale, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Stacey & Ely October 14th, 2008 Dreams Resort, Cancun Mexcio

Kelly & Paul - October 17, 2008 Rui Santa Fe, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Catherine (LadyP) & Lawrence October 18, 2008 St. Thomas, USVI

Yvette & Alberto - October 20, 2008 St. John, USVI

Molly & John (MEE) - October 24, 2008

Kenya & James October 25, 2008- The Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Leia & John - October 25, 2008 - Dreams Los Cabos

Danielle & Tim October 31, 2008- The Wickliffe House, Charleston South Carolina

 

November 2008

Tara & Joe (tvt) - November 2nd, 2008 - Las Caletas, PV

Lisa & Jayson - November 5th, 2008 - Wailea, Maui

Danielle & Derek - November 6th, 2008 - Paradisus Palma Real Punta Cana DR

Terri & Scott - November 6th, 2008 - Couples Negril, Jamaica

Mike & Michelle - November 7, 2008 - Iberostar Lindo/Maya

Micki & Carlos - November 7, 2008 - Curacao, Netherlands Antilles

RJ and Stephanie-November 8, 2008-Dreams Cancun

Erin and Cameron-November 8, 2008-Sunset Da Mona Lisa, Los Cabos

Raymond & Lily - November 8, 2008 - Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, Los Cabos

Amanda(2bebridejamaica)& Jason - November 8, 2008 Beaches Negril Jamaica

Tara & Patrick - November 9, 2008 - Dreams Los Cabos

Kristi & Neil - November 10, 2008 - Dreams Cancun

Heather & James- November 10, 2008 - Dreams Puerto Vallarta

Nicole & Tyler - November 12th, 2008 - Dreams Tulum

Tanya & Kevin - November 14th, 2008 - Riu Palace Los Cabos

Jessica (ladycheese) & Dominique-November 15, 2008-Punta Cana, DR

Angie (AwesomeBride) & Keith- November 15, 2008- Couples, Negril

Kristin (GeminiLibra) & Ronnie- November 15, 2008 - Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Samantha (PDXlove) & Damon - November 20, 2008 - Dreams Cancun

Christine & DJ - November 21, 2008 - Sunset at the Palms - Negril, Jamaica

Eden and Brett (bande200 - November 26th - El Dorado Royale

Jaeme (luckyj711) and Zak - November 26th - Iberostar Parasio del Mar

Amy & Greg- November 27th -Valentin Imperial Maya, Mexico

Melissa & Ben - November 27th - Paradisus Riviera Maya

Melissa & Kendall - November 28th - Dreams Los Cabos

Erica & Larry - November 30th - Grand Palladium Palace, Punta Cana, DR

 

December 2008

Susan & Jason - December 5, 2008 - Dreams Los Cabos

Amy & Michael - December 5, 2008 - Dreams Tulum

Miriam & Herman - December 5, 2008 - Bavaro Princess, Punta Cana, DR

Brianna & Danny - December 6, 2008 - Dreams Cancun

Athena & Byron - December 6th, 2008 - The Royal in Playa del Carmen

Ra'Shunda & Jason - December 6, 2008 - Secrets Capri in Playa del Carmen

Laura & Josh - December 7, 2008 - Dreams Tulum

Red & Matthew - Hopefully December 8, 2008 - somewhere in Jamaica!

Sonia (chonee) & Juan - December 8, 2008 - Barcelo Maya Colonial Resort

Anna & Sean - December 8, 2008 - Maui, Hawaii

Kirsten & David - December 11, 2008 - El Dorado Royale

Dianna & Eric - December 11, 2008 - Riu Ocho Rios Jamaica

Andrea & Kevin (Kevsgirl) - December 12, 2008 - Shangri-La Caribe, Playa del Carmen

Toni & Mike (Phillygal) - December 13, 2008 - Iberostar Rose Hall, Jamaica

Me-Lihn and Matt - December 18, 2008 - El Dorado Royale

Jamie & Duke - December 28, 2008 - Las Caletas, PV

Terri & John - December 29, 2008 - Holguin, Cuba, Playa Costa Verde

 

 

January 2009

Sara & Ron - January 3rd, 2009 - Riu Bachata P.P

Becky & Sean - January 5th, 2009 - Riu Ocho Rios

Andrea and Bo(Davematthews16)-January 7, 2009-Barcelo Maya Palace

Kelly & Ron (KLC77)- January 10, 2009- Paradisus Riviera Cancun

Erica & Chris - January 10, 2009 - Barcelo Maya Beach

Jodi and Hal- January 11, 2009- Beaches Boscobel- Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Erin & Martin - January 13, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena - Dominican Republic

Kristy and Mike- January 16, 2009- Dreams Cancun

Michelle and Steve - Janauary 18, 2009 - Dreams Cancun

Julia & John - January 20, 2009 - Las Caletas, PV

Kate & Bill (soontobeamrs) - January 23, 2009 - Playa Fiesta, Puerto Vallarta

Amy & Chad - January 28, 2009 - Barcelo Marina Palace, Varadero Cuba

Amy & Brian - January 28, 2009 - Jamaica

Lindsay & Jamie - January 28, 2009 - Grande Palladium Bavaro, Punta Cana

Chantal and Sheldon -January 20, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana

 

February 2009

Andrea (Pug3636) & Alan - February 4, 2009 - RCCL Western Caribbean Cruise

Garrett and Jaime - February 5, 2009 - RIU RM Palace, Playa del Carmen

Kate (kleslie5) & Steve - February 6, 2009 - Playa Fiesta, PV, Mexico

Nikki & Dean - February 14, 2009 - La Ropa Beach, Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Jenny & Greg - February 28, 2009 - Le Méridien Cancun Resort & Spa, Mexico

Kris & Joel - February 28, 2009 - Riu Montego Bay, Jamaica

 

March 2009

Angel & Sanford - March 1, 2009 - Dreams Cancun

Jess & Greg - March 3, 2009 Georgetown, Cayman Islands

Mandy & Mike- March 14, 2009 Azul Sensatori Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Jamilah & Larence - March 21, 2009 - Montego Bay, Jamaica

Tara & Hiram - March 23, 2009 - Sandals Grande Ocho Rios, Jamaica

 

April 2009

Ana&Michael - April 1, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos

Mamie & Joshua - April 2,2009 - Bavaro Princess

Kim & Chris - April 4, 2009 - location unknown at this time!

Kerry & Graham - April 4, 2009 - Capella, Cabo San Lucas

Manney & Jamie- April 22, 2009 - Riu Santa Fe, Cabo San Lucas

Selina& Artie-April 23, 2009- Occidental grand xcaret

Nancy & Kenny - April 23, 2009 - Majestic Colonial

Andi (CODestBride2009) & Reggie – April 24, 2009 – Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta

Leslie & James - April 24,2009 - Occidental Grand Xcaret, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Michelle & Jeff - April 24,2009 - Meliá Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana, DR

Diana & Anthony- April 25, 2009- Dreams Cancun, Mexico

Savannah & Billy- April 25, 2009 Maya Tankah/Tulum, Mexico

Jenny & Brad - April 25, 2009 Azul Sensatori

 

May 2009

Shannon & Chris - May 2, 2009 - Gran Porto Real Resort, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Beth & Jay - May 2 2009 -Dreams Tulum, Mexico

Jaymie & Ales - May 4, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico

Wendy & Ivan - May 9, 2009 - Azul Sensatori, Mexico

Kelly & Chris - May 9, 2009 - Unknown, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Shannon & Kenny (Shay2679) - May 07, 2009 - the Royal PDC, Mexico

Kelly & Joe- May, 13, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico

Miranda & Colin - May 14, 2009, Melia Cayo Guillermo, Cuba

Marie & Scott - May 15, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexco

Meagan & Jeff - May 15, 2009 Dreams Punta Cana, DR

Maggie & Tim (IslamoradaBride) - May 16, 2009 Islamorada, Fla.

Casey & Stu - May 16, 2009 Dallas, TX

K & R - May 22, 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Bianca & Chris - May 23, 2009 - Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Mexico

Kristy & Chris (froggie1013) - May 23, 2009 - Villa Capri, St Lucia

Terry & Yamille - May 23, 2009 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun

Jaime & Martin - May 24, 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Tina & Nathan- May 24, 2009- Negril, Jamaica

Carla & Mark - May 27, 2009 - Gran Caribe Real, Cancun, Mexico

Lisa & Tom (mummergirl) - May 28, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico

Erica & Brandon - May 30, 2009

 

June 2009

April & Michael - June 1, 2009 - Wailea, Maui, HI

Hanna & Josh - June 5, 2009 - Grand Palladium Colonial Mayan Riviera, MX

Pauline & Roger - June 6, 2009 - Grenadian by Rex Resorts, Grenada

Amanda & Thomas - June 6, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX

Carolyn & Michael- June 6, 2009- Gran Caribe Real Cancun, MX

Sorcha & Shannon - June 12, 2009 - St. John's, NF, Canada

Jen & Brian - June 12, 2009 - Azul Sensatori, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Roe & Seamus - June 22, 2009 - Bermuda

MarieSam & Tommy (msam007562) -June 26, 2009- Las Casitas Beach & CEA Center, Akumal, MX

 

July 2009

Kim & Eddy - July 3, 2009 _ Iberostar Del Mar

Stephanie & Robert - July 10, 2009 - Honolulu, HI

Rosemary & Miguel - July 11, 2009 - Dreams Cabo San Lucas, MX

 

 

August 2009

Jacilyn & Joe (Jacilynda) - August 8, 2009 - Hotel Akumal Caribe, MX

Monique & Eric - August 15, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX

Karen & Dan - August 15, 2009

 

September 2009

Marijke & Rob - September 1 or 2, 2009 - Parga, Greece

Amy & Clint - September 11, 2009 - Cancun, MX

Lisa & Gary - September 17, 2009 - Maui, HI

 

October 2009

Natasha & James - October 7,2009 --RIU Palace, Cabo San Lucas

Heather & Matie - October 22, 2009 -- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Ashley & Dustin - October 17, 2009 -- Dreams resort and spa cancun

 

November 2009

Jodey & Simon - November 12th 2009 - Dreams resort and spa Cancun

Alicia & Rob - November 14, 2009 - Sandals Grande Ocho Rios

Joanne & Mark - November 14, 2009 - Iberostar Grand, Mexico

Mirna & Louis-November 15th 2008-Dreams Cancun

Leslie & Gerry - November 16th, 2009- Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana

Mary & Paul - November 28th 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

I am adding Dustin and Ashley October 17, 2009 At Dreams Cancun

 

 

 

December 2009

Jen & Kenny - December 12, 2009 - Excellence Playa Mujeres

Nadine & Jesse -December 30, 2009 - Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa

 

January 2010

Aimee & Theodore- January, 8, 2010 - Iberostar Tucan, Mexico

Shannon & Lauchlan- January 27th, 2010- Puerto Vallarta Mexico

 

February 2010

Melissa & Sean- February 10, 2010- St. Thomas USVI

Linda & Ton- February 22, 2010- Costa Rica

 

May 2010

Victoria & Eric- May 11, 2010- Excellence Riviera Cancun Resort

Belle & Jean-Claude - May 27,2010- St. Kitts, B.W.I.

Craig & Fiona - May 28th, 2010 - Moon Palace

Hey guys... I am so excited I asked my wedding coordinator to get me the playlist for the DJ at the resort so I could make sure I liked what they played! I dont want to dance around to salsa all nite. Anyway... they have a great list of music. I can tell already we are gonna dance all night!!!!

I found this video online and thought you might like it... it shows a little more than I have already looked at. Even if it is just a rendition of what it will be. Azul Sensatori Hotel, by Karisma - Video

I have some pictures from July 4, 2007 when my TA went to see the Sensatori... but I dont know how to post pictures on here... Sawy!

 

If anyone wants me to email them just let me know.

We are doing a private dinner on the beach. The new banquet kit has some reasonably priced preset menus.

Yes... these are the ameneties for any of the resorts that deal with Lomas travel.

I have looked into a large catamaran for a sunset cruise... I thought that was a good idea! The cheepest I found was paradise Catamarans.