NikkiT1021

The privilege package is more expensive and optional for the resort. It just means better mini bar and I guess seating for more than 6. If I would have known this I probably would have purchased it. There is a bar on the beach right by the pool. It's a little bit of a walk from the beach ceremony site but not far. There are also 2 bars by the pool. The other bars are located in the main area surrounding La Plaza. La Plaza is very beautiful and you may want to think about doing pictures there. The whole resort is beautiful and you have many options. Usually the photographers know where the best spots are. Enjoy your wedding!

NikkiT

 

Also, where is a nearby bar to the beach ceremony site? or one of the better bars?  I would like all the guests to move to one bar while we take pictures after the ceremony?

 

We had the welcome bag delivered to the rooms for $2/bag.  It was nice to not have to deal with it but people didn't get their bags until later in the day.  We had put a brochure with an itinerary in it and a lot of people didn't get them until after some of the events were over.  It was a little frustrating but like I said it was nice not to have to track people down to give them the bags.

Also, the resort is SO big and with 50 people it was hard to get in touch with everyone.  I highly suggest figuring out some sort of system to get everyone's room number.  You can call the front desk but I felt as if we were really annoying them by asking them all the time. 

If i could do it again, I would bring a list of names and get the room numbers from everyone as they checked in. 

For the most part though, we all congregated by one section of the pool during the day and in the plaza at night.

Originally Posted by VanessaV 

Hi Nikki,

 

Great reviews, thank you! All of your photos look great and I am so pleased that everything went so smoothly for you. Thank you for all of your tips on packing and everything too. I was wondering, I am doing the welcome bags too, did they hand them out for you when guests checked in? If so was there any charge? I think I discussed this with Ana at some point too, but I cannot remember. The thing about the "not more than 6 people in a reservation" is unfair, I totally agree with you. That must be a new thing they are doing, and totally complicates the family dinner I am trying to arrange for the night before the nuptials. We are just going to have to try and wing it - fingers crossed!

 

Vanessa

Glad it was helpful!!  If you have any other questions feel free to ask!!  The next 6 weeks is going to fly by!  enjoy

Originally Posted by futurMrsQuigley 

Great review!!  You looked amazing!!  We have the same colors : )  Glad everything turned out so well.  I have about 6 weeks to go!  Again, your review was very helpful!!  Congrats!

 

 

Finished some of my reviews today!!!!  Here they are

I honestly am going through wedding withdrawal and wish I could go back!!!

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/valentin-imperial-maya/reviews/5206

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/dj-s-doremixx/reviews/5202

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/blue-lens-caribe-wedding-photography/reviews/5203

We put everything in 4 bins....glass centerpieces, welcome bags, candles, medications etc.... Going through customs was a piece of cake for us. They asked how much everything cost. I told them aprox $500. They said ok , I pressed the green button and was good to go. I was concerned to hit red but we got very lucky. I brought all of my receipts just in case but everything went very smooth. I thought the ins were a great idea because they were clear so you could get an idea of what was in there. Also, we did not put together our welcome bags before hand for that reason. Therefore, they would not have known they were specifically for our guests.

Anything you have that is not a personal item, something you would normally take and use while traveling, has to value under $300 per traveler.  It is my understanding that anything over $300 could be subject to taxes and that is why it is important to have the receipts.  Otherwise I think they estimate the worth of the items you have.  I also included a note, in English and Spanish, that stated how the items would be used in the wedding and attached it to the receipts.  

 

This thread really helped me:  http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/41422/customs-in-mexico-an-effort-to-gather-the-info-in-one-thread

It has tons of info.

Hey everyone!  I am back from my BEAUTIFUL wedding!!  Don't have any reviews or anything yet but I just wanted to let you all know that it was perfect.  Ana and the whole team was phenomenal and I really couldn't have asked for anything more.  I will write details/reviews in the next week and post them as soon as I have them. 

We're in our final countdown!!!  We leave in 2 days and get married in 5!  I cannot believe it's here already!

I'm going a little crazy doing some last minute things but for the most part everything is under control.  We packed and sealed all our "luggage" last night.  We ended up with 4 bins, 2 carry ons, 2 backpacks and my dress.  I can't believe everything fit!  Customs is going to love us lol

Anyway, I probably won't be writing again until I leave so I will talk to you all and post pics when I come back!! 

Everyone say your prayers for nice weather! (theyre calling for rain)

<3 Nicole

I will purchase it but I leave for my wedding on October 18th.  Do you think thats enough time?

What size is it?

I agree with you!  The ones my group got are a little see through too but I personally don't like the look of the white undershirts.

Originally Posted by goodtoglow 

Definitely no undershirts for my groomsmen! They didn't really seem see-through when they tried it on, but I'd rather see a bit of chest hair than the white undershirts which I think will definitely show through the linen shirts and create odd lines. 

Thanks!!  I ordered 50, 1 for each guest. I'm not sure if she offers deals for big orders.

Originally Posted by MayBridetobe12 

Nikki,

 

I love them!! I sent the shop an email to order some for May. I can't wait!! How many did you order? Did they give you a deal for a certain amount?

I received my maracas from SusannaJafet yesterday!!! I couldn't be happier with the results!

Here is a picture of the maracas!  She did a great job!

Where are you having your reception? 

We are using Blue Lens for our TTD but haven't inquired about the price list. Now I'm scared lol!

We're having maracas too as our favors.  Where did you get yours from?  I ordered mine on Etsy and should finall be getting them in the mail tommorow. I'll post pics as soon as I can

I cannot believe we have 3 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!
 

Originally Posted by Ali2420 

Nicole- Your koozies are awesome! Shower looks lovely too.

 

We did koozies as well in our OOT bags - also did playing cards, lip balm, maracas, matches and an itinerary. I had this great plan to bring spaklers and place them at each place setting with the matches and ordered a big box of them. Then, my fiance reminded me that I would likely not be permitted to fly with fireworks! Haha! Guess we'll have a good 4th of July party next year. 

 

We literally have 3 weeks left! I keep looking at this pile of stuff that I'm bringing with a sense of dread.

 

I just recently contacted Blue Lens. We did the Unforgettable Package, but will likely add photos. She said she would come to the room around 3:00 pm and take photos, through the ceremony and could do the cocktail party if we want her to. Are other people having them stay longer through the reception? She sent me this price list that was crazy and did not seem like it would be the prices for additions to the package that is already included. The reviews seem to indicate that they stayed all night and then after you decide what you want. Anyone have any input here?

 

Ali

We will be having our reception at the fountain area.  When I went to the resort a few years ago we went to (more like crashed) a party in that spot and it was amazing!  I knew when we booked thats exactly where I wanted to have it!

Here are a few pics of our koozies. Sorry that its sideways

 

 

This is a picture with my bridesmaids at my shower last week

 

My grandmother, mom, future stepmother in law and FI's grandmother

 

 

And these were the AWESOME cupcakes they had!

 

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrsAlmaguer2011 

Your shower sounds like fun. Mine was very colorful as well.

 

Koozies are a good idea for the OOT bags, I need to get to it! I want to do cups for all the guests since I hear they only have small cups at the resort.  I need to do some research to get them at a good price!

 

Wow, time is moving fast! The first time I realized how close my wedding is was when I responded to your post lol. So now i'm freaking out!! We just have to remember to enjoy this time.  Everything will come out perfect.

 

What are you doing for your reception at the resort? 

 

{C}

 

That sounds like so much fun!  My shower was beautiful as well.  They did a beach theme and did the colors that I originally wanted that my FI vetoed lol.  Overall it was really cute and it was great to see the people that aren't able to attend the wedding.

For our OOT bags we did koozies, a brochure with welcome letter and itinerary and a packet with 5 hour energy, shout wipes, motrin, pepto, immodium and bug wipes.  I'm not sure exactly how much it came out to but we found everything really cheap online.

I'm about 3 1/2 weeks out now and freaking out a little because I feel like the time is moving way too fast and I'm not going to have everything ready.  I have pretty much everything done but still have a few loose ends to tie up. 

Originally Posted by MrsAlmaguer2011 

omg! i'm getting close too!! A little over 6 weeks!! I still have to do OOT BAGS!! aaarrgghhh!!! did you do them? How much per person did you spend?

 

I just had my shower last weekend. It was beautiful! I did a fiesta theme and we made our own mini pinatas! everything was perfect I wish i could post pics, but i don't think I can post pics like that yet

 

 

 

 

 

Very cute invitations!!!!!! 

I had the programs done by the girl who did our invitations but I'm doing the menus myself.  I'll post pics when theyre done

We had a lot of people wait until just last week to book.  It suprises me how many people procrastinated! 

Originally Posted by cvan8765 

 

 

 

Good to hear that things are coming together for you.  Are you doing all the programs and menus yourself?  I am scared lol.

 

Wedding plans are coming good working on getting the rest of my guests to book, everyone waits until the last minute   and working on oot bags, attire and decor. 

 

Just sent out our invites done by Sproullie Designs:

Everything is coming along really well. Have some little things to do (put together menus, programs, seating cards).  But I'm having a DIY day with my girls next weekend so that should be fun!

My shower is this weekend too which I'm super excited about!

Otherwise, I'm finally starting to see the final product come together

How are all the plans going for you??
 

Originally Posted by JBean 

Ahollo! Great pics! Were those done with Blue Lens? 

 

Nicki - it's coming up quick for me too! Planning is coming together - FINALLY got 99% of the RSVPs in so I can start to wrap up loose ends. How's it going for you?? 

I'm at the 5 week mark!!  Cannot believe how quickly this has all gone!!!  How is everyone doing with their planning?

Towels are from heubyjennyhouston

She was limited on her quantity last time I checked but she has other great stuff also!

Thanks! Just picked up the programs today! Will post as soon as I assemble them

We are walking in to "OMG" by Usher. Our wedding party is walking into "rock your body" by Black Eyed Peas and parents to "Separate Ways" by Journey. My MOH got married in June (not a DW) but they walked in to the guitar solo from "November Rain" by Guns and Roses which was AWESOME!!!!

Just wanted to check in!!! We are next !!!

That has been the most frustrating thing about having a DW for me!! We are 6 weeks out and still have people that haven't booked!!  

Don't get too worried though, the people who really want to come are going to be there!! 

 

What shop did you get the towels?!? i love them!! (sorry if you already posted... i did a quick scan through and didnt see the shop name)