LeanneMarie

I've used both Fernando & Doranna...they do wonderful work!!!

I use Doranna more often, and she has an amazing understanding of HAIR! especially in that tropical climate.  I recommend using outside vendors if possible and if you do decide to go with the resort spa, then a trial is definitely a good idea, especially for the make up.

Have FUN!!!

Leanne 

For your hair, I usually use Doranna.  She is AMAZING!!! She has an amazing understanding of hair and the weather in the area.  You can find her at http://www.dorannahairstylist.com/

Have fun!

I just recently worked with Mannia for the first time on Oct 30.  I was very pleased with their professionalism and attentiveness to the details going on during the ceremony.  I felt very confident that the right songs were going to be played at the right time!!  Which, is a very big DEAL!!

congrats!!

also, this is a Rabbi that is willing to travel and has visited the riviera maya before: http://www.jewish-wedding-rabbi.com/contact.html

Hi there...i have tried to find a rabbi in the area for past weddings and have been unsuccessful!   some of my other clients have brought one with them, is this an option for you? 

Enjoy your day!!  I just had a wedding last Sat and it was amazing...a downpour came about 3 p.m. just in time to make everything vibrant and beautiful for the ceremony and sunset!  The weather will be, just remember everything will be fabulous!!!  Plus, it usually only rains for 5 - 30 mins!!

Enjoy!

Leanne

Hi Bob, i have an AI that I am working with for a February wedding and they are very open to allowing me to bring in my outside vendors and basically customize EVERYTHING for the wedding. I've been really impressed with their felxibility because as you've seen many are not so easy to deal with!!!! Send me a PM if that sounds like you'd be interested in!!

This is one company - they are usually running between $250 - $350 USD per hour depending on location and distances traveled.

Limousinas Ejecutivas Tours S.A. de CV.

Tel. oficina 011 52 (99 8840100 / 8847271.

I haven't ever worked with the Hacienda del Secreto, but there is one just down the way that is only $3,300 USD called Secret Jewel to rent for the wedding day. They also have villas for rent by the week too, if you are interested in accommodations.

There are:

ATV tours - one just south of Playa

Air Speed boat tours - south of Playa - max 12 people per boat

Private catamaran tours in the evening from Puerto Aventuras

Fishing from Puerto Aventuras

Or you could do a snorkel/dive in a Cenote with everybody - that's pretty cool and not very common!

The Whale Sharks tour is amazing but only offered during the summer months - they start in June to September.

There are two different types of wedding coordinators here in Playa/RM....the one's that work for the hotel/wedding venues and the independent wedding coordinators working directly for you, the Bride, their client.

A lot of times the AI/Hotel/Venue coordinators are hosting about 100 + weddings per year and have limited time to dedicate to one single Bride, so sometimes the personal attention, that every bride deserves, is lost with them. This is not always the case, of course - some are excellent! But there is always a chance they will no longer be in that position when your wedding dates comes around because they are working for a hotel and could either quit or get moved position.

For the independent coordinators, the best idea is to find someone that is compatible with you. Do research to see who is in the area and if you find someone that you like their style and presentation then try to schedule a phone call. Usually, you can just feel it - if its right you'll click. Are you looking for someone with set wedding packages or someone who is able to cater to you and what you are looking for? Do you want to be very hands on or hands off? Ask for references too!!!

For fee issues, you can always ask clearly their payment policies - there are many different ways to charge for coordination services.

Hope this helps!!