LJ2011

Megcoff,

Thanks for a great review, we are getting married August 12, 2011 and I was shocked to hear that Yamina was gone.

They emailed me to tell me.  My fiance and I put together a complete list of everything we told Yamina and wanted for our wedding day, every detail so we can use it when we get there

and they have it to work off of before we get there.

I am hoping this will help since Yamina is no longer there.

Thanks for the advice on the mahi mahi, we did a food choice as well.  I didnt know there were options for a get together the night before the wedding (bon fire). Thank you!! I guess they will tell us that info when we get there a few days before, but I will definitely think about that, sounds like fun.

I am glad you gave such great detailed information on the gold package, it has helped very much.  If you don't mind me asking, I know you have to pay everything when you get there, this might sound like a silly question but do they take US checks. I know they will take a credit card and cash.

Also were the vendors on your hotel bill or you paid directly to them (photographer).  I am having the same photographer, and getting a DJ and videographer as well.

Since you had 37 people booked at the hotel, did they upgrade your room????  I have 56 people booked, about 30 rooms, so I was wondering if we could get an upgrade.

Thank you again for your detailed review!

Lisa

EPM August 12, 2011

"56 people ready to party their maracas off"

Valerie,

Thank you so much!  Good I am glad one less thing to coordinate and worry about, definitely going to book them soon.

Happy Planning!!

Lisa

Originally Posted by ValerieandBrian2010 

Hi Lisa!

 

We booked them very early...just because I am a list person and I like to check things off my list :-)

 

I probably booked both back in May. I just told Yamina I wanted Juan and DJ Mannia, and since they are the "in house" vendors, she handles coordinating the confirmation with them. Which is also helpful!

 

Let me know if you have any other q's! happy planning!

 

Valerie

Valerie,

One question for you, how far in advance did you book the resorts vendors for your wedding?  We didnt book our vendors yet and I am wondering if I should get on top of that and email Yamina.

Which is my next question, do you book through Yamina or Juan Navarro and Dj Mannia yourself?

Thank you in advance,

Lisa

8/12/2011

Originally Posted by ValerieandBrian2010 

Hi!

 

We are using Juan Navarro (the resort's photographer). I think he takes nice pictures and he works with an assistant, so that saves the $200 vendor fee to bring in 'outside' photographers. And, yes, we booked DJ Mannia as well. He got wonderful reviews on here and Yamina was telling me that garuntee DJ servies for anyone other than him--so I went with the safe bet! I am just bringing down a list of songs, so that if it isnt going as planned I can tell him to follow the list! I also heard he does a great job MC'ing...so that is helpful to have him introduce everything..you know?

 

2012 will be here before you know it! We picked EPM in November of 2009....so TIME FLYS!

 

I will def send pictures and write a review once I am back!

 

Valerie

Valerie,

Glad to hear you are using the resorts vendors, I am also going to do the same, its just easier to coordinate,  I am getting  married August 12, 2011, and I am glad you heard all of those good things about the dj as well.  We are going to make a list of songs as well.  I check in on these message boards on and off, to see everyones reviews, they are so helpful, when my date gets closer I will def be on here all the time posting my experiences.   Good luck planning, it will be here before you know it.  Looking forward to your pics and reviews.

Lisa

8/12/11

20 guests booked so far!!!! :-)
 

Originally Posted by ValerieandBrian2010 

Hi!

 

We are using Juan Navarro (the resort's photographer). I think he takes nice pictures and he works with an assistant, so that saves the $200 vendor fee to bring in 'outside' photographers. And, yes, we booked DJ Mannia as well. He got wonderful reviews on here and Yamina was telling me that garuntee DJ servies for anyone other than him--so I went with the safe bet! I am just bringing down a list of songs, so that if it isnt going as planned I can tell him to follow the list! I also heard he does a great job MC'ing...so that is helpful to have him introduce everything..you know?

 

2012 will be here before you know it! We picked EPM in November of 2009....so TIME FLYS!

 

I will def send pictures and write a review once I am back!

 

Valerie

mcc102310,

Wow 36 people thats so exciting!!! Did you get the house dj and photo/videographer through the hotel that Yamina recommended?  I heard you have to bring your dress on the plane and you

can keep it up front in a closet where the flight attendants keep their things, people say its no problem and they steam your dress at the hotel the night before if you like, I saw that in wedding package.....curious, what are your favors and/or welcome bags for your guests?  I am getting married August 12, 2011 and we are expecting the same amount if not more at our wedding.  We also wanted to extend the reception for an hour if thats possible.  What venues did you pick for your cocktail and reception?

Thanks!!

Lisa

 

Originally Posted by mcc102310 

Hey girls!  I am getting married at Excellence Playa Mujeres on October 23rd, 2010 at 4pm!  I have been reading this blog for the past few months and it has been so helpful!  Yamina just confirmed our venues for the cocktail hour and reception.  Cannot believe I am leaving in 19 days for Mexico!  We are having 36 people coming with us and I am so excited!  Question, how are you all getting your wedding dress down there?  Anyone heard of people having an issue carrying it on?  I have had a few girlfriends do destination weddings and have had no problems but I am just curious what everyone else is doing.

cls2010,

Thank you so much for the feedback, your pics are beautiful!!!  I am definitely going with him, and it will be easier because Yamina said he was the hotel photographer they recommended

and gave his price packages.  Did you do video through him as well?  I saw a video camera in one of your pics. 

Lisa
 

Originally Posted by cls2010 

Hello

For those still looking for a photographer, here is a link to some of my pictures taken by Juan Navarro.  http://www.juanphotos.com/galleries/?/page/7a09/corey-celita/

Juan and Alex from Juan Navarro Photos are excellent photographers.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at [email protected]/

 

Erin the above posting was for you lol, I just figured out how to reply back to a specific person....sorry

 

Hope this helps you!!!  Yamina included those websites, the vendors look good to me......Lisa

Originally Posted by ergalv31 

We are purchasing the gold wedding package that includes a photo package. However I have not been able to see the work of the photographer that they use, even though I have asked Yamina a few times. Is anyone else using that package for their photos, if so have they seen the work? Or do you have any recommendations of other photographers?? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!

Many thanks,

 

Erin

Hey everyone, I know some of you were looking for info from Yamina about the hotel photographer and videographer, DJ Here is what she sent me: Photos, Juan Navarro: www.juanphotos.com Video, Miguel Cantarell: www.cancunweddingvideo.com DJ Mannia Audiovisual: www.manniacancun.com.mx. I hope this helps everyone one!! We havent booked any of these vendors yet, trying to figure what packages we want etc. Plus we have alot of time to make final decisions. Happy Planning! Lisa & Joe 8/12/2011

Hey,

Havent been on in a while was trying to finalize my wedding plans.

 

We are confirmed for August 12, 2011 finally after waiting on travel agents and the hotel.

 

Now I feel like I can breathe...I have to say Yamina has been great, she responds to emails within a day or two.

 

I can confirm all parts of the wedding flowers, photos, menu etc. except for the venues, which she is telling me I can confirm only a month prior to the wedding. This makes us feel a little uneasy but we are trusting that any restaurant or location we choose for our cocktail hour and private dinner reception will be excellent. Anyone else feeling the same???

 

I am hearing all positive things girls about this resort, 2 people I know recently went there and raved about it.

 

We are going with the gold package, but we do not know how many guests to expect, we are hoping for 20 to 30.

 

Anyone else hear about the services of the hotel photographer and videographer?  Yamina sent me links to their websites.

 

Happy Planning!

Lisa

Originally Posted by affiwin 

 

Hey Ladies - Just got back from Playa and we had an absolutely amazing time. Yamina is the absolute best and you have NOTHING to worry about. She is a professional in every respect and she loves what she does so no need to stress about anything. We had over 80 guests and although we held most activities at the EPM we had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Villa next door. I'll try to write a review soon. In the meantime, all the best with your planning!

Sounds awesome! Congratulations!!  Cant wait for your review and pics!

Thanks for the info about Yamina, looking forward to booking my wedding at EPM..

Lisa

Shanna,

Thank you so much!!!

You were very helpful!!!

Lisa :-)

Hi everyone,

We are seriously considering EPM for our destination wedding next August 2011.

We are waiting on our travel agent for pricing and then probably going to book it.

I called the hotel and emailed them and waiting for them to send me information, it seems that everyone has trouble corresponding with them.  Is this what I should expect during the whole process?

Please if anyone has any pictures of reception areas, flowers, etc. or menus from the Excellence Playa Mujeres, please send them my way.  I am new to this website and still trying to figure out how to navigate it. lol  I posted something yesterday but forgot to put my email.

[email protected]

Thank you so much in advance and Happy Planning!

Lisa

Hi, we are considering EPM for our wedding in Aug 2011, can anyone send me pics of the reception areas?

If anyone has any cocktail options or dinner option menus please send them my way that would be great...

We are trying to decide which hotel works best for us...its so stressful...thank you so much, I am new to this site....happy planning everyone!!!

Thank you in advance!

Lisa