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We sent our guests to the lobby bar for drinks while we took pics and it worked out just fine. Nobody was partying or anything, just hanging out until we got there, then we all hung out until dinner. It was nice to have some downtime between the organized events. One thing to keep in mind - the Spa side lobby bar has snacks but the Cove side lobby bar does not. (Not sure about the Cove side sports bar.) Even though our wedding was at 2pm and most people had eaten lunch, we were all hungry for snacks. I wish we would have bought snack mix in Playa for people to snack on during that time.

I will PM you the link right now!

I finally got my review posted from our wedding at Aventura on 2/25/11. I tried to be specific but there was a lot I wanted to cover...I hope it is helpful. Good luck to you all!! http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/aventura-spa-palace-all-inclusive/reviews

Hi ladies! I'm so sorry I haven't been around! I have my AHR this weekend so things are still crazy. I finally got my pictures on a shared site so PM me if you want the link. I am working on a review and hope to have it very soon. In the meantime, feel free to ask me any questions. I would be happy to answer them if I can! In regards to the floating beer pong, we did not do this but I truly doubt they would have an issue with it. They are extremely lenient when it comes to groups having fun...which worked out well for us! In fact, they have a ping pong table in the pool so you wouldn't even need to bring your game. I'm so sad our trip is over because it was such a blast! I'm so happy for you all! Karen

I agree that it's not in good shape and a new one is probably a good idea. I would be willing to help get the new one into production but I know Teira needs it next week so we would need to rush ship it as well. Unless Teira wants to take the current one without a stick and we will start the new one with Hockeymom. Let me know what I can do to help! Unless Teira wants to take

Everything is fine with this. I have sent it back to the original owner (at her request) and she will get it to Teira on time. Hope everyone continues to enjoy the starfish!

I don´t know Cristina but my original wedding coordinator was Wilma, then got switched to Lorena 2 months before the wedding and then got switched to Edith literally the day I was traveling to ASP for my wedding! It stressed me out at first but Edith ended up being absolutely wonderful. Everyone at the resort was amazing on our wedding day!! The only advice I have about this is to definitely print out everything and bring it. Lorena told me my new wedding coordinator would have everything I had decided on, and when I met with her, she had none of it. Luckily I had it all on email. It´s hard to say don´t stress but really, try not to. ASP/ACP is the most fabulous place to have your wedding!! I´m on my honeymoon this week at a different resort so I will post a review soon after I get back!!

Congrats!! My best piece of advice is to bookmark anything you like the first time you see it. There is so much helpful information on here; it can be overwhelming and you will probably forget where you saw the things you liked. The site is awesome and everyone is fantastic! Good luck and have fun!!!

My wedding coordinator told me the other day that they will add it to the bill for my room.

Teira PM'd me about this so I am all set to send it to her after my wedding. I PM'd CarribeanBride to give her my address. Looks like she was scheduled to get home yesterday so I should be receiving the starfish soon. I'm so excited! We leave 1 week from tomorrow...yay!!!

This is our month ladies!!! Good luck to you all!!

Nikki, Great idea to check YouTube videos - thanks! We have chosen Excellence Riviera Cancun, I can't wait!! EDR Casitas will be amazing!! Have a blast! Alisa, thanks for the suggestion! I actually found it awhile ago and read through every single post. It took me forever! Haha. I hope to be on it a lot more now that I'm actually getting closer to the wedding. Good luck with your planning!!

A quick note: 2011 prices for the salon and spa are not out yet so if you book now, they will honor 2010 prices for you!!

I have heard a few grumblings about it and I try to be understanding because they really are concerned. They hear what's "going on in Mexico" and think we are going to be right in the middle of it or something. I tell them to do a little research and they will see that if they are smart - i.e., don't walk through an alley in the middle of town alone at night - they will see there is nothing to worry about. For those who say they have heard travel agents are advising against travel to Mexico, I tell them about my travel agent who visited Riviera Maya last month with her husband and 3 year-old. Our informed guests are not concerned at all. Good luck ladies! I really hope nobody cancels for that reason.

Congratulations! What a great way to surprise you! I love your ring, mine is very similar Have so much fun being engaged and good luck planning your wedding!

I would love to get in on the dc22173's CLEAR starfish line-up, please. My travel dates are Feb. 22 - March 6th, 2011 in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Looks like I could fit between CarribeanBride and Teira. Let me know if this works. Thanks!

We are having a very large Reception 4 weeks after our DW and I am definitely wearing my dress, too! In fact, our entire wedding party will be wearing their wedding garb. Good luck deciding what's best for you!

I love this idea! I'm so going to steal it Thanks!

I live in Omaha, too! Congratulations and good luck with your wedding!! I love San Diego

February 25, 2011 - less than 4 months to go!

Alisa - I'm getting married at Aventura, too! We have been there and absolutely loved it. When we went before, though, the entire resort was adults-only, so I'm not sure how it has changed since kids are allowed on one half now. I'm sure it's still great.

Good luck, Nicole! Enjoy every minute of it!!

Nikki, we are looking for the same aspects in a honeymoon resort. We are trying to choose between Royal Playa Del Carmen and Excellence Riviera Cancun, but can't decide. I've never been to either, but my fiance's parents were at Royal PDC last year and loved it. I'm just not sure I want to be that close to "town" on our honeymoon. Decisions, decisions... Hope someone can help!

Did anyone get married (or planning to) on one side and have their cocktail reception or dinner on the other side? We want to get married on the Spa side but I would love to have the cocktail reception in the Pandero Terrace. Haven't decided on dinner yet. I just don't want to feel like we are hiking it around the resort all night!

We are having ours in early November, too. I agree with trying to stay away from the holiday season. I can't believe how fast this fall is going! Feb will be here before we know it!