pinayflava

 

 

Originally Posted by bebop 

 

That sounds great!  The experience vastly differs between the people going there so perhaps the week of keg stands was just an exceptionally partying crowd!  Ambar just emailed me back with quotes from Melia and it seemed as the open bar was a separate expense.  Was that case?  It seems odd to have an all-inclusive and pay extra for an open bar.  Teresa from Vacations 4 Less is getting back to me room block quotes.  She told me that Melia is closer to San Lucas than Dreams (by just a bit).  My FI and I went to Cabo last year and stayed at the Villa del Palmar and felt that it was a perfect distance to San Lucas.  Is Melia closer to the San Lucas or further?  I am getting so excited and so glad people are responding so quickly!

 

The Melia is closer by a bit to San Jose Del Cabo and Dreams is closer to Cabo San Lucas by a little bit. The resorts are pretty close to each other.

 

 

Hi,

 

You will notice the response time initially will not be very quick. You just have to try to be patient. You might want to try adding her on skpe: MeliaCR.Weddings and see if you have a better response time. 

 

I am not too sure what the prices are for 2011, you will probably have to ask Vanessa about that.

 

At our wedding we had 77 guests not including the vendors. The garden terrace was were we had our reception and it had plenty of room for dancing as well as the tables and bufffet station (we chose the buffet).

 

Hope that helps.

Originally Posted by Rhiannoncabo11 

I have been trying to reach Melia cabo real for 2 weeks now with no response, I would like to find out more details about pricing and costs for a wedding reception in a private area for about 45-50 people.  How much do they charge per plate? and for alcohol?

 

Also If you have any pictures of your wedding there that would be great too.  Is there a good area to have a dance? I want people to be dancing lots at my wedding.

 

Rhiannon

Hi,

 

I had my hair done at SPA Oasis and ended up doing my own make up (i just went to a mac store where i lived and bought all the stuff and practiced and it turned out great!) as for my hair it was awesome! i definitely recommend doing a hair trial. I forgot who did my hair but they have a 'scrapbook of updo's of brides' and my photo is in there with a little blurb about the service I got. Just make sure you tell them lots of hair spray especially if you have curls in your do as the warm air/wind will affect it

Originally Posted by homegrn14 

Hey there!  Wondering if you could provide some feedback about the Spa Oasis at the Hilton.  I'm getting married at the Hilton but can't find any reviews regarding their spa's hair and make-up services.  Were you happy with how your hair/make-up turned out?

 

Thanks!
 

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Originally Posted by pinayflava 

Hey! I just saw your wedding slideshow on Dino's site He's my photographer too in November! Your wedding looked fab!

 

Question: For the make up, did they use air brush foundation or regular foundation? I was initially going to go to Suzanne Morel but then decided to just go to Spa Oasis at the Hilton since its next door to the resort I am getting married at....

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Originally Posted by gettingmarried 

I went to Suzanne Morel and they were wonderful...highly highly recommend!!! 

 

 

i recently got back from my wedding at the Melia Cabo Real and let me tell you - i was so glad we went with MCR. i was a little worried at furst since the communication before the wedding wasn't the best but once we got there ALL attention was on you! Everything went as planned and i cannot wait to see the pro pics. Melia Cabo Real for me gets A+++++++++++++++++++++ (please see my review in wedding vendors)

Hi,

 

I leave for Cabo on friday the 5th, our wedding is on the 12th and there is a boxing match Pacquiao vs Margarito that everyone of my guests wants to watch on the 13th. I wanted to know where a good place in Cabo would be to watch this fight? Thanks!

They only took 2 and a half weeks! That's all they do too is wedding dress alterations nothing else!
 

Originally Posted by L&C In Love 

Thats so great to hear!! I am really glad that you had a great experience with them, I think I am going to use them with my dress. How long did the alterations take?

 

 

Hey! I just saw your wedding slideshow on Dino's site He's my photographer too in November! Your wedding looked fab!

 

Question: For the make up, did they use air brush foundation or regular foundation? I was initially going to go to Suzanne Morel but then decided to just go to Spa Oasis at the Hilton since its next door to the resort I am getting married at....

Originally Posted by gettingmarried 

I went to Suzanne Morel and they were wonderful...highly highly recommend!!! 

How did you find the weather for your wedding? Was it windy? I am getting married in Cabo this November and want to know if candles are a good idea for the reception.

 

Thanks!
 

Originally Posted by Erika J 

This website has weather info and says cabo is 80-85 in Nov, my WC did warn me that Nov can be a windy month.

Cabo San Lucas Weather - Los Cabos, Mexico Travel Forecasts

I just got my dress back...wow Debbie's Bridal fashions did an amazing job on my dress! It doesn't even look like I got it altered it looks like I bought it that way~ Very pleased. If you guys are looking to get your dress altered/hemmed, go to Debbie's! She has been sewing since she was 12! She knows what she is doing!
 

Originally Posted by pinayflava 

2 more months for me! who hoo! just went into debbie's bridal fashions today to get my dressed altered. changing the neckline from straight to sweetheart, adding a bustle, hemming and taking the sides in (so it's going through a huge transformation - i hope everything turns out well) my alterations cost $360+ tax yikes! But if the reviews are as good as it is - it is all worth it

 

 

 

OMG that was intense! CONGRATS! sooo awesome! (i was like agh! she dropped it!) LOL
 

Originally Posted by MrsKellyToBe 

Ladies, I had the most exciting thing ever happen to me this week!  I got a call that I was one of 2 finalists in a Wedding Bells contest.  There were 7,611 entrants and my name was one of the two drawn!  We had to go head to head in a cake dive to see who would win a $35k wedding!  So funny to watch:

 

http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/entertainment/local/article/93554--how-far-would-you-go-for-a-35-000-wedding-two-brides-fight-over-cake

 

Now, instead of a a low-key cocktail reception upon our return, we'll be having an amazing full wedding reception   My luck definitely peaked yesterday LOL.

 

Just wanted to share my excitement with you!!

 

Have a great weekend,

Katie

They only do wedding gown alterations (and sell like a few veils and tiara's) but that's it! They specialize in wedding gowns!
 

Originally Posted by L&C In Love 

Hey pinyaflava, this Debbie's bridal fashion do they just do alterations? Or do they just sell gowns and offer alterations to their customers?

 

 

2 more months for me! who hoo! just went into debbie's bridal fashions today to get my dressed altered. changing the neckline from straight to sweetheart, adding a bustle, hemming and taking the sides in (so it's going through a huge transformation - i hope everything turns out well) my alterations cost $360+ tax yikes! But if the reviews are as good as it is - it is all worth it

 

 

 

welcome to the forum and happy planning!

 

Originally Posted by Angelina 

Hey ladies,

 

I think I posted on this thread a LONG time ago but I thought I would say hello again! How's everything going for you all? I am counting down, I am on my way to the Mayan Riviera in 9 weeks, holy %&*%!!! I don't have any of the major stuff to do still except for final fitting of my dress, but I am getting all worried about 'extras' like favours and stuff. Not sure if they are necessary or not - you can go crazy with all that stuff so easily! Oh yeah, and my groom procrastinated on getting the outfits for his side, so I have to go on a wild chase around the city in hopes of finding the same linen suit that we got him from Le Chateau.

 

Ah well! What can ya do?

 

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don't forget the le chateau outlet in the north side also! (on 137th ave), there's also one in mayfield common (i think), south common (for sure) - good luck!

 

Originally Posted by LeeLee 

I think everything will work its way out.  It's a HUGE deal to us--well b/c we're the brides and freaking out b/c of the distance.  We can't just go run over to the site and discuss the details, right?!  But MCR has to deal with all the brides that are getting married next week or in 2 weeks.  Our time will come where it's 100% devoted to our wedding and all the details! 

 

I just got my proposal--a little sticker shocked!  It is still super affordable, but everything adds up!  Eek!  I also thougth it would be super cool to have a bonfire with s'mores after the rehersal dinner, but it ended up being an extra $1,100!  I just couldn't do it!  But I am happy with the rest of the prices.  We want a ton of extras, so I guess we have to be willing to pay for them!  :-) 

 

Where is your reception?  Ocean Terrace, Beach or Garden?  We are having it on the Ocean Terrace.  What do you think will be your favorite part at MCR?...besidse getting hitched--of course! 

 

As far as Vanessa, when I met her on her first day at MCR, she was a pro--hit the ground running and has a lot of freelance experience.  She'll pull off the wedding for you!  Just breath and enjoy--it goes by so fast, we can't get crazy!  Easier said than done!  LOL!

 

Adios!  Stephanie
 

Yeah, I am actually not too worried about her not responding to me yet as I understand that there are many weddings they have to deal with. I am sure everything will work in the end - I just think it sucks not hearing a response.

 

I, too was sticker shocked. I thought that having a destination wedding would be cheaper but its still pretty pricey. I am saving $ on doing real touch bouquets for myself and the bridesmaids vs real ones even though the tropical fairy tale package comes with a bouquet for myself and a bout for the groom, I am bringing my own centrepieces and chair sashes too. I am also not doing a set dinner rehearsal, we figured we would all just eat at one of the restaurants in the resort the evening of the rehearsal. $1100 for s'mores and bonfire? crazy! I thought $1300 that we are spending for a DJ was ridiculous!

 

We are having our wedding on the beach and the reception will be on the ocean terrace as well.

 

Take care!

 

Originally Posted by LeeLee 

I am sure everything will go smoothly!  Did you try to email her again? 

 

I just turned in our Wedding Questionaire with all the details of everything we want.  So, details to come about the price of everything!

 

Keep me posted on your contact with them!

 

 

 

So i emailed her (Vanessa) once again and she finally got back to me and apologized for not responding to me and says she has been busy with the other weddings which she said shouldn't be an excuse. She emailed me my wedding spreadsheet as to what we have chosen so far and what the balance owing is left etc..  (the previous wedding coordinator Cecilia already gave me a copy but Vanessa changed the layout of it. She also changed the start time of my cocktails and reception and when I emailed her back asking about the change in time - she never responded and still hasn't. i've pretty much given up on communicating with her until my wedding comes a little bit closer. I miss Cecilia the other wedding coordinator she was so quick to respond to things and was always on top of everything. Hopefully Vanessa starts to respond.....
 

i start my first hot yoga class today - less than 3 months...it's crunch time for me!

Thanks! yes i am doing a trial also - it's the same price as the updo itself but i think its still pretty reasonably priced compared to everywhere else

 

 

Originally Posted by aegreen17 

Sita,

 

I can see that your wedding was a while ago, but I am new to this forum and am thinking about getting married at the Melia Cabo Real.  Do you have any advice or information that would be helpful to me.  I looked at your pictures, beautiful!!  Is the set up that you had what is included in the free "Melia Wedding"?

 

Did you just do a symbolic ceremony so you didnt have to do bloodwork and everything there?

 

Anything else I should know?

 

Thanks,

 

Aubrey

I have talked to her before and she told me that it was the tropical fairytale wedding package which is the same package I am getting but anything over 24 persons is an additional $45 per plate plus cost of open bar
 

i am getting married on the beach and will be wearing sandals (no heels) for the ceremony then wearing heels for the reception on the terrace

those pics are so awesome!

i am finding that abigail her assistant replies but i haven't heard anything yet from vanessa except that she was taking over from cecilia and that was like almost a couple months ago now! i just hope when i arrive there everything goes smoothly....i was asking if we can do a taste testing of the menu we choose (tropical buffet) and i was told that someone would get back to me no later than June 28, 2010 so its now July 25, 2010 and still no response

i like #1 - but i am not sure about the neckline..... it totally shows off yours curves!

what a great find! congratulations on finding the dress! i wish we had sales like that here in canada

we told our friends and family right after we got engaged to 'pack their bags' lol and then we also sent out STD's with our wedding website for more details