Scorpio30

Diamondgirl.....We booked through a TA and did a group contract. 

Originally Posted by DiamondGirl 

 

Moon Palace 2010 brides..... Where are you reviews??  All 2011 brides are waiting to hear the details!! LOL 

Sorry Diamondgirl!! I'm still trying to find the time to select the photos from my photographer!! I try and pop on here as much as I can to help answer any questions!!

If you have any questions please go ahead and ask! I'm happy to help my fellow brides!!!

Originally Posted by Burlia 

 

If you have been to the moon palace before could you tell me how the beach is? I am trying to decide which palace resort to go with and I have read some reviews that say the water is brown and there is tons of seaweed.

The beach isn't anything great. There was a lot of seaweed and the water was not too clear. We did go on the beach a couple of the days but not many others were on the beach or in the water. But honestly the resort is so great that the beach didn't even matter.

Originally Posted by erinbrooke124 

 

 

 

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Originally Posted by Scorpio30 

 

 

 

 

 

For me the 5 hours covered an hour before the ceremony. Sascha was in my room and his assistant was in another room with the groom and groomsmen. And then the ceremony, cocktail hour, and some of the reception.

He took group shots and then just shots of the 2 of us after the ceremony. And then during the reception he took us aside for more photos.

 

 Do you have any pictures you'd be willing to share?  Or, are you on Sascha's blog?

 

Here's a few pics!!

 

 

 

 

Hi Ladies

Thought I'd share a few photo's!!!

Originally Posted by Melissa35 

 

Thank you!!!....Are we supposed to record the whole song and then they play a bit of it or all of it?

Put the entire song on the CD. When you meet with your WC when you arrive she has pieces of papers you can fill out with the song, track #, and at what part it should be played at. They have it all set up and play the songs for you. We only burned 4 songs. Guests, bridal party, me, and then the song at the end, It tuned out perfect.

Originally Posted by erinbrooke124 

 

 

 

 

 

 Do you have any pictures you'd be willing to share?  Or, are you on Sascha's blog?

I don't have any yet. I just got married 2 weeks ago and Sascha told me they wouldn;t be ready for about 4-6 weeks! I can't wait to see them!! No, I'm not on his blog. I don't even know how to do that!! LOL

Originally Posted by erinbrooke124 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you!  I have Sascha booked, but I wasn't sure how much time I should book for.  5 hours sounds perfect!

5 hours was perfect!!!

Originally Posted by erinbrooke124 

 

 

What all was covered in 5 hours?

 

 

For me the 5 hours covered an hour before the ceremony. Sascha was in my room and his assistant was in another room with the groom and groomsmen. And then the ceremony, cocktail hour, and some of the reception.

He took group shots and then just shots of the 2 of us after the ceremony. And then during the reception he took us aside for more photos.

Originally Posted by cgeris 

 

Hello ladies!

 

This may be random- but I was wondering...for those of you who have been at Moon Palace (or any Palace resorts) -- do they give you glass bottles or cans when you get a beer? I'm asking because my fiance and I are starting to think of favors for the wedding (getting married 2/19/11!!) and are considering getting personalized cozies (koozies? I never know how to spell it!).  We're trying to figure out which one to get (beer can or beer bottle?). 

 

Any help would be great!

 

Hi!

I was just married at moon palace and did personalized koozies and they were a big hit!!! I got the ones for cans. At the resort the beer in the frig is in cans and if you get a drink at the bar they usually put it in a glass so i would recommend koozies for the can!!!

Originally Posted by TheFutureWagners 

 

I am about 99.9% sure now that I will go with Sascha. I absolutely love his work- I want him for 10 hours plus a two hour TTD session the next day, but I am wondering if maybe 8 hours is enough on the day and I'll use the extra two for the TTD instead of paying extra. I need to ask him what he thinks- I have a huge wedding party so coordinating photos might take awhile.

I highly recommend him!! I just got married on the 23rd and he was beyond amazing. All of my guests were so impressed. I had him for 5 hours and it was perfect.

Originally Posted by maykaym4 

 

Hi all!  I have booked Sascha for February 13, 2011 and a TTD on the 14th, and was curious to know when any of you who used him received a contract from him? Is it pretty quick after you submit your deposit?  I am very uptight about keeping my records straight, so I was just curious if anyone could give me any answer??

 

Thanks, ladies!

Hey there. From what i remember the contract came pretty quick. I too like to keep track of everything and he was alway very responsive and helpful and the contract was pretty immediate.

Hi ladies. I am back from my MP wedding and it was totally amazing! Everything turned out beautiful!!! If you have any questions I'll be happy to help!

ok, so I can't help it but I'm starting to worry about the weather. My wedding is next weekend in Cancun and the forecast says nothing but showers. Doesn't look good.

UGH

Originally Posted by alison15 

 Here is a picture of our first dance during our reception on the Tucan Terrace

 

 

 

 Getting food during cocktail hour in the Tucan gazebo

 

 

 

 

 

 Below is a picture of us seated during the ceremony to give you a larger view of the chapel

 

 

 

I can't open any of your pics Can you email me them? [email protected]
 

Originally Posted by marta0331 

 

I'm getting married at the Moon Palace on Oct 23rd and am also having a private function.  Depending on where you have your event will depend on fees (for instance, we're having our reception at the Carribean terrace and paying a $350 fee for that plus a $50 set up fee plus the $460 per table) if you have a reception at one of their typical terraces then you don't pay the $350 fee, just the $50 fee and $460 per table--this $460 includes food and drinks so that portion is not additional. 

Hi Marta, I'm also getting married on the 23rd!!! What time is your wedding?

Originally Posted by anabrina 

 

Dose anyone know do I do my negotiation for my Decor with the WC or decocancun???

I dealt directly with Decocancun.

Originally Posted by asbarret 

 

I sent my WC my wedding document, with every confirmation and all the details outlined. I got one surpirise when she sent it back to me with her answers. She said since i am bringing my own linens (which we have talked about before), she said there would be a $55 charge for the ceremony AND one for the reception. WTF. I called her on the BS, and I haven't heard back. First of all, I have NEVER heard of a bride having to do this before. And furthermore, we are already paying a $270 set up fee because of the difficulty of setting up on the rooftop terrace.

 

Thoughts?

That's ridiculous. And $270 is a fee for the set up of the ceremony or the reception? Who is your WC? The only set up fee I'm beeing charged is for decorations for the reception.

Hi girls.

I was wondering something. If anyone is getting married legally before they go to Mexico and we need to bring a copy of the marriage license, can it be the copy we get that day from the judge or does it have to be the certified copy with the gold seal?

I planned on getting married the day before we leave.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by alison15 

 

I have been here since Tuesday and everything is perfect!  Our guests are loving it.  The only thing I wish is that it could be longer.  The staff here is so amazing.  Ok off to our rehearsal and then wedding tomorrow! 

Best of luck Allson and glad to hear how amazing it is!!!

Originally Posted by chong 

 

Ladies!

We are so close. We are almost done with our wedding preparation... Now we need to finish our music list and start printing all the documents to make sure there is no issue when we get to Mexico.

 

Congrats to all and can't wait till we can share our experience once we are back!!!

 

Chong

So close its scary!! I can't believe this time next month I'll be in Mexico and married!!

Originally Posted by Melissa35 

 

Well, I am getting there..The wedding is November 27th!!!...We have the Sapphire package!!...You are right; the extra prices are outrageous...I have a flower store dropping off bouquets and that at the hotel the morning of...Saved us a ton!!!...What restaurant is everyone reserving for the wedding dinner???...I am not fully convinced on either of my options...Any input helps!!! Melissa

 

We having a private reception at one of the terraces. But our rehearsal/welcome dinner is at one of the Italian restaraunts. El Manglar.

 

Originally Posted by asbarret 

 

Scorpio... I forgot, are we going to be there at the same time? I am there oct 25-31 then at sun palace

Asbarret...we just miss each other. I leave on the 25th and head to Excellence!

 

I would probably go with the discounted reception also. You might save more money. Maybe there is a bar close by that your guests can go to while you get your pictures.

And I am freaking stressed! I feel like I have so much to do. I finally talked to my WC on the phone today for the 1st time so I feel a little better. I have all my locations reserved for rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail, and reception. I'm going to make an itinerary for my guests so they know where to be when we get there.

Originally Posted by alison15 

 

We went with the compliementary package as we wanted to add our own stuff on, plus since we are having a Catholic wedding, there is only the Immculate package which wasn't that great IMO.  I think it will come out a bit cheaper this way plus we get to choose things we want a bit more.

 

We are paying the $385 for the Ipod speakers.  It comes with lights and 4 hours of a "technician" who helps run the Ipod. And there is the microphone for speakers. I figure that is worth it. If we would have gotten a DJ I would have had a playlist anyway so it would have been the same amount of work on me.  I guess the music won't fade or be "mixed" as well. But it will let everyone dance and that's all I care about.

 

For our reception, we are using Deco Cancun for candles on each table ($15 each) and then paper laterns around the edge of the terrace ($300).  The only thing that bothers me with Deco Cancun is the $150 set up fee.  I am sure it will look nice but it seems a bit pricey.  At first we were only going to do candles on the table which came to $105 but then a $150 set up fee!  Just to put 1 candle on 7 separate tables. 

 

Less than 2 weeks until I am there.  I am happy to answer any questions! 

 

 

Allison, I'm so glad you posted the iPod info. That was my latest dilema. Whether to do DJ or iPod. I too couldn't get myself to pay $1500 for 32 guests! I did not realize the iPod pkg came with a technician. I think I'm sold on that now!

 

I also just recieved an email from Deco Cancun and am waiting on prices but we seem to have the same style. Candles and lanterns.

 

Wow, 2 weeks!! I leave in 4. Can't wait to hear all about it

 

How many guests are you having?

 

Originally Posted by Melissa35 

 

Hi Scorpio!!...Soooo exciting!!!...I cant believe how close it actually is...Do you have everything ready???

Ummmm, nope. I still have plenty of stuff to do! I'm getting the complimentary pkg so any extras I'll take care of when I get there!. Right now my dilema is should I have a DJ or not. MP $1500 price tage is just outrageous. But I don't know about having an iPod either. I'm so stressed and overwhelmed. How are your plans???