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Hey! I've heard the Aventura Spa Palace allows kids now -- at least in half the resort. other then that i'm not very helpful. Good luck planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by moiraw69 Hi all, very new to all this forum stuff. My name is Moira and I am marrying Chris on October 22 09 in Riviera Maya in Mexico. My home is in Scotland so it will be an experience. I am getting married in Occidental Grand Xcaret so any help from brides past and future would be great. I am also looking for ampiper in Mexico! I know its a long shot but if anyone knows of one please let me know. Moira Hi Moira! I'm getting married at the OGX too. Has the planning been better these last few months? Marialma, the WC, has been good about emailing me back, so let me know if you have any questions! Sarah

Hey! I'm from Philly and having my wedding at the Occidental. How's the planning going?

Welcome to the forum! i'm having my wedding at the Occidental Grand Xcaret in the Riviera Maya, is that the same hotel? Feel free to PM me if you have any questions or come join the discussion in the Riviera Maya section!

I love the second ones! you have to get them!! assuming they aren't way more expensive Do you know if they come in other colors? " [but then I found this on weddingpaperdivas.com and I LOVE THEM They match my colors and they're just so pretty....I think I have to spend the $ and get the pretty ones. "

that link is great, thanks!!

Yay! excited to hear the good reviews! Shauna -- love the photos, especially the ttd!! looks like it was an amazing time Did you do any planning before arriving in Mexico? Leah -- just saw the teaser pic on your website. can't wait to see and hear more!

Morgan - It all looks amazing!!! I especially like the honorary bridesmaid idea and the pictures! Did you do that yourself? or is there a program out there that non-savy brides like myself could use?

So FUN!!!! love it.

I can't wait to see your pictures Leah and hear what you think!

I can't wait to hear about all your weddings! I'm still a "maybe" but hopefully I can make it. My voice is very quiet so I'd prefer not Chickie and Petes on game day. Champs works for me, or I love the BBQ at Famous Dave's

Hi Girls! I'm an April bride too April 17, 2010 at the occidental grand xcaret in riviera maya, Mexico. I'm no way near as far into the planning as you guys. I picked out a dress last month, started a website, and choose colors - aqua and red. This week my goals are to get the save-the-dates out and sign a contract with a photographer. Glad I found this thread -- it's going to keep me motivated to get stuff done! Can't wait to share more, Sarah

I like the maracas idea! anyone know where to buy them in playa del carmen or the riviera maya?

ah man, i'm on-call tomorrow. July 11 should work. can't wait to meet you girls and hear all about your weddings/planning!

Hi Cancun Studios! thanks for the pictures. I'm trying to decide between the beach or the beach club terrace for the reception. what do you think? i'm expecting around 90 guests to come. ~sarah

Yay, another Occidental bride! How's the planning going? i'm still working at putting the guest list together for the save-the-dates. and have started to look at photographers (much more fun then addresses

Lisa - you looked beautiful!!! And I'm so jealous, I emailed Lincoln and Lori yesterday and they are already booked for my date April next year Ladies, they're popular, email them early!!!!

Any other past or future brides had/having their wedding at Occidental Xcaret?

The occidental grand xcaret near playa del carmen lets you do a beach receptions. I'm trying to decide between the beach and a terrace over looking the beach now!

I was looking for something like this. thanks for posting!!!

Hey! Marialma, the wedding coordinator, has been great in answering all my questions via email. I decided to not do a Group Rate. Prices were about the same with and without and my TA advised against it. She said I wouldn't have trouble booking rooms in april (i'm guessing the same for may) and without I won't have to put down a big payment to hold the room. Right now our rate is about 2000 for the week for 2 people without airfare. Does that all make sense?

Quote: Originally Posted by Simistar I ordered the aqua and it was a actually pretty much exactly the same as on the website! I actually ordered the aqua thinking it would be a bit less green, more blue than on the website, but they looked pretty spot-on to the colour as advertised! So, if you want the sashes to be a bit more blue than green, go with the turquoise... If you want them to be leaning more towards a tiffany blue i.e. greener) than go aqua. Does this make any sense?? :-) makes sense thanks!!!

Info from Marialma, the wedding coordinator, on Receptions: ------------------------------------------------- For receptions I have 3 different options for you * for less than 30 people I can offer you a semi private reception at one of our a la carte restaurant. This dinner has a charge of 15 usd per person and includes a semi private area of the restaurant with a special set up in white, open bar and service. * For 30 people or more I can offer you a plated 4 course menu at one of the 2 different venues we have for private reception. This dinner has a charge of 50 usd per person and includes the private area for the reception, set up with banquet round tables, white linen, open bar for 3 hrs and service. * For 50 people or more I can offer you a buffet dinner at one of the 4 venues we have for private receptions. This dinner has a charge of 40 usd per person and includes the private area for the reception, set up with banquet round tables, white linen, open bar for 3 hrs and service. (this is what i want to do, so i asked specifics) 1. The beach club. Subject to space availability, we can fit up to 90 people on the terrace (picture)and all types of entertainment are allowed 2. The beach. All types of entertainment allowed 3. The snack bar. Party will start after 7:00 pm and no DJ or loud entertainment allowed 4. The palapa caleta. We can fit up to 90 people with the dancing space outside, all types of entertainment allowed.

I found my dress this weekend! it's sottero and midgley asm3050

Here's pictures I got from the wedding coordinator. It looks beautiful!