jayski

Hi there, you must be getting very excited - not long now, me on the other hand...so frustrated. I'm having the same problems as you - taking 4 days to reply, not answering phone calls and just not understanding what I've said about 10 times in writing and on the phone! I'm curious as to who you have for photo and video, cause I seem to have different people...x
 

Originally Posted by Tracysab 

Hi Girls-

 

Just got an email back from Pilar-only took about a week this time...lol.  Hopefully the correspondence will get faster since my wedding is in less than a month.  I think we have finally got the quote totally worked out...except that she still shows my reception on the Festival Terrace instead of Las Olas (even though I've corrected it for her on about 10 emails)-but the money and all the swaps were correct.  Speaking of swaps-I'm really disappointed that they are not allowing this anymore.  The a la cart prices are high in my opinion-so it just makes sense to change out a few items to customize a package.  Her flexibility with that kind of thing was one of the main reasons I chose this resort.  I'm really sorry about the girls that are having so many issues with this stuff!  I know it's a pain-especially when you don't get answers for 2 weeks and you're in the middle of trying to plan other things based on her answers. 

 

Ok-so here's the new info I have.

 

DJ Info:

 

Alex Martinez

AV Solutions

website: www.avsc.com.mx

email:  [email protected]

Office:     8-98-84-09
Cellular:   9981-47-49-34

 

The DJ can make special announcements-he just wants to a schedule and an idea of what you want him to say.

 

You can also bring your own CD or IPOD if you have certain songs you want him to play intermixed with his regular music.  He would prefer  them to be in ".wav" or ".mp3" format.

 

Buffet Options for Dinner:

I I had a hard time picking the buffet to use for the reception (I have more than 50 people-so I went with this option).

 

There were different things I liked from each menu.  I ended up going with "The Mexican" which is a random assortment of traditional mexican dishes.  Anyway-there were a few things on the buffet that I did not really care for and asked if I could swap them for dishes from some of the other buffet menus.  I was hesitant to post this because of all the swapping controversy-but she just sent me the emailing saying it was ok 2 days ago-so I'm hoping it's still an option for the other brides that may have been thinking the same thing.

 

I got the impression that she would not let you create your own customized menu with all kinds of different things from all the menus-but she appears to be ok with changing out a few items. 

 

Hope this helps!

Hi Lisa, I have the devine package and have La pergola, blue beach bar for cocktails and festival terrace for dinner and reception. I'm a little concerned now as I've just thought they are all outside and it might be a bit cold! Pilar says I can change once I get there so should be OK. Not sure about the Festival Terrace as I only have 25 people and it looks like quite a large space. I'd be more than happy to share m pictures and experience of the day with all you ladies, I know what it's like when you can't pop in to have a look. Don't wish yours too close, as mine just crept up so quickly, one minute it was 4 months away, now its 4 weeks : ) Do you have all your own vendors or the ones from Pilar?
 

Originally Posted by lisadias 

Hi Jennifer

 

You must be excited. I wish mine was closer, could use the vacation after all this planning lol. Which locations did you choose for the ceremony, cocktail and reception? It would be great if you could post some pics after your wedding. I am sure we would all love to see them! I have Pillar also as my coordinator and I am doing the devine package.

 

 

Originally Posted by Tracysab 

 

My wedding is October 25, 2010!  About a month away.

 

Jayski-I'll arrive at the resort early on the day you are getting married-so I might sneak a peak!  lol

Lol, please do sneak a peak, not sure how it will look as I'm not a happy bride at the moment. Finding out things at the last minute from the UK tourist operator and Pilar is confused as to what ceremony I'm having even though it clearly says on the planning form... help! : ( How's your plans coming along, excited you must be? x

how funny! please do! Not having a great time with the organizing at the moment. Do you have Pilar? She has somehow got confused with the ceremony I'm having 4 weeks before the wedding and! How are your plans coming along? Excited yet? x

Hi everyone, I've not posted on here for a long while either, been stuck at work and traveling, not been able to organize or even think about wedding plans for about 7 weeks! I now have 4 weeks and 1 day to go till we get married at Now Jade Cancun in mexico. 

 

Amandamarieb, I wouldn't worry about the weather, apparently it always says it will rain and sometimes its a quick shower in a local area so think you should be fine.

 

I'm in panic mode as I still haven't quite booked a guitarist for our ceremony as the one which we thought we would use hasn't been able to give us any samples! Also, the videographer hasn't been able to send a sample so I'm really worried, would appreciate any help or suggestions for either near Riviera Maya Mexico.

 

I'm also stuck on entertainment for the cocktail hour - can't really afford extra musicians for the cocktail hour as well as the ceremony, any other suggestion as to what could happen there?

 

I'm also emigrating to the USA from the UK in 2 weeks time, so on top of the wedding plans I also have the move to organize.

 

help! am a little overwhelmed to say the least.

 

One good thing, just had my hen and leaving party and everyone says it was the best ever... now, onto the most important stuff.. x
 

Originally Posted by amandamarieb 

Hi ladies -

 

happy almos weddings! I never post on this particular thread but thought I would check it out. A lot of the girls on my usual thread (Azul Sensatori) have either gotten married or are so many months behind me, they don't seem to have any answers to my questions. The exception, of course, is Chong who is getting married at the same resort on the same day!

 

So, for those brides getting married in Mexico. Is anyone freaking out about the weather? Not that I needed to add another thing to my "worry list" but I've just done it. I looked up the current weather there and seems to have been raining on T-storms for days and days now with days and days of more rain predicted. Ugghh. I am so worried. Gonna try and let it go but was just wondering if anyone could say something that would help me let it go.

 

Also, for those getting married in the beginning/middle of October, what's left on your to-do list?

 

THANKS! And happy wedding planning.

 

Amanda

Hi ladies, I'm getting married on 4th October and am still a bit dubious about our videographer who I havent had any samples from. Can anyone recommend one? Pilar recommended one but he doesn't look that great. Would be so grateful for any suggestions as its getting so close! x

Hey FMH, just realised you mailed me before. I'm so bad at this and have been traveling for a few months, I'm back in the UK with about 4 weeks to go! x

Hi I'm Jennifer and getting married on 22nd October 2010! yikes, can't believe its so soon. Im at the Now Jade Riviera Cancun and have Pilar as my wedding coordinator with the devine package. She has said the 30 video is ceremony and family shots. When is your wedding and how are your plans coming along? x

Hey! I'm getting married Oct 22 2010 at the NOW Jade riviera, was hoping for Dreams but they were fully booked!! Congrats x

I've also chosen the festival terrace for our dinner, Pilar sent some good pictures over, I'd be happy to share them with you.

Hi ladies, I'm getting married at the NOW Jade riviera on 22nd Oct 2010!! Not that far away. I haven't made a site visit as I'm from the UK but would love to hear from anyone who has been and maybe who has some pics x

This is fantastic information, thanks for all the idea and for sharing them x

Hi everyone, congratulations to you all and hope you're not as confused as I am about planning a destination wedding. Anyone getting married at the "Now Riviera Jade Cancun resort and Spa?? would love to hear from anyone who is. Our date is set for Oct 22 2010 and is fast approaching...can anyone recommend a really good photographer, harp player and other musicians.

Thanks in advance x