a_bailly

Did you buy all the stuff in the US and then bring it down? I was thinking of actually doing the DIY centerpeices while down in Cancun that way I wouldn't have to worry about transporting. Any thoughts on that idea?

I too am going veil less! To me its kind of an old tradition i guess. Or maybe I'm just not into it! My dress shopping experience was painful! I probably went to 8 different shops and tried on dress after dress. Just couldn't find the right one, but I did find it at my last attempt!! Its very flowy and perfect for Cancun! So...just wondering who on here has done DIY centerpeices and what did you do? I am looking for ideas on doing them in Cancun but am a little nervous not knowing what I will be able to find for vases, etc. I was thinking a trip to Walmart to find vases and then have flowers delivered. Any thoughts or ideas??

Hi Ladies - ANOTHER Feb. 18th, 2010 bride here! That must be a good day to get married! I am getting married at the Casa Magna Marriott at their wedding gazebo over looking the ocean! SO EXCITED! So I've got I think most things done now I am just debating flowers and centerpeices. Do you think its crazy for me to want to do my centerpeices myself? I was thinking of buying vases at walmart, I have ribbon to wrap around the vase and then going to a flower shop and buying flowers...does anyone think I'm crazy for doing this?? I really need some advice for either DIY centerpeices or a cheap forists! Anyone??

what resort are you getting married at?

I am in the same position. Does anyone know if Cancun has a flower market type of place?? I am thinking of making my centerpeices and bridesmaids flowers. For the centerpeices I was going to go to the Walmart there and finds cute vases and wrap some ribbon around them and add flowers...what do you all think?

I would LOVE for you to send me pics on your site visit! Can you please email them to me at a_bailly@hotmail.com? Also, I have some questions too - I will email you those once I get your email! Thanks so much! I EXTREMELY appreciate it!

Hey leogurl! So here is what I am doing to keep costs extremely low for all who is attending. We are renting timeshares that can house 6 people each (two bed/two bath w/ full kitchen) for a full week. The costs to rent a timeshare is so much less than renting a room or suite at a regular resort. So we are doing that for accomodations for the wedding party, which is about 20 people (5 rooms). Then we are going to ask that each person who FOR SURe knows that they will be coming to make a $150 deposit for their share of the room expenses. And then once we get closer to the date we will know exactly how many people are coming and how much more to charge each person. Sounds like alot of work right? But I think its worth it to have all my peeps come from all over. I'll do the extra work. So we will stay at a timeshare and then have the wedding and reception at the Marriot. The total for each person to stay at the timeshare will be no more than $300. Which is a sweet deal for a whole week! Okay this is becoming wayy too long so I will end here. But def. let me know if you have questions! I am excited to hear where you end up having your wedding. I spoke with my WC today (via email) and she still won't book 2/11/10 until about a month. She says that she is only booking conventions right now. UGH!

Hey - good to hear there is another fellow Portlander who is getting married in Cancun 2010!!! My tentative date is 2/11/10 and I'm going thru the same stuff with the wedding coordinators at the resorts. They say they can't book anything until 8-10 mos. in advance! Thats crazy I want to book everything right now! Anyway, I'm planning to have the ceremony & reception at the Marriott. When are you getting married?

Welcome to the forum!

I am looking at the Marriot Gazebo for my 2/11/2010 wedding. Josefina said she can't book it until 10-8 months prior...has anyone else heard of this? I'd like to book it at least a year in advance. Also, has anyone had their reception there, if so, how many people did you have attend? I'm looking at 30-35 guests and I would like something intimate and nice. Let me know!

Please share! I probably will not be doing a site visit to the Marriot! I am in love with the gazebo and think that is where I'd like to have the ceremony!

Hello - I am a fresh BDW member. I always knew I would have my wedding somewhere tropical (I grew up in Montana & North Dakota)! I have narrowed it down to Cancun and am thinking ceremony and reception at the Marriott! If anyone has suggestions I would LOVE to hear them!

I am a Jan/Feb 2010 bride! I want to have my wedding in Cancun but have no idea where! Any suggestions? I would like to make it as inexpensive for my guests as possible and have been thinking of booking timeshares to save money. Does anyone have any suggestions?? Would LOVE them!

Hello ladies - I'm not sure if this is helpful for you all but I did to a generic google search "Is Dreams Tulum Resort Closed?" and tripadvisor.com came up and a woman on there just got back (10/12/0 from her honeymoon at Dreams Tulum...here is the URL: Dreams Tulum - Traveler Reviews - Great Time at Dreams - TripAdvisor