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Thanks! The video was pretty good quality, we liked it, and well we weren't too picky since we were not expecting it. Idk how I could share my video though, it's too large to do it online. Let me know if you have any more questions!Hello, I noticed you said the resort videographer filmed your wedding. Do you mind me asking what the quality is like? I have been asking my WC for a sample of someone's wedding (their actual DVD and not the promotional clip on the webpage) but she has not provided me with anything at all. You're pictures are stunning. It looks like such a wonderfully happy day. Debs -
@ Brownskingirl. Thanks, I loved it too!
Name of Dress: Allure C185
Cost: $439, I did go with the designer grade so the total of the dress was $689 including underskirt and express shipping.
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Hello Everyone! I got married last year, July 2012 in Cancun. I ordered my dress from Jasmine's. I loved my dress and they were quick at getting back to me and sent me progress pictures. I got many compliments on my dress!
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I'm glad to help! Feel free to ask questions!
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No problem, feel free to ask questions!
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Thanks! My wedding coordinator was Elsa Torres, she was usually pretty prompt, but every now and then she would take a while to reply (I usually re-sent the email when this happened). Yes, I had the royal catholic wedding pkg! I paid $3,810, this includes, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception (for 40 guests, 4 of them being kids), Champagne toast, and $700 in vendor fees for dj and photographer. I did not hire the resort videographer but he recorded my wedding anyway. The following day he met up with us and showed us the video and offered us three copies for $300. We told him we had to think about it since we hadn't planned on this additional expense. Long story short we paid $200 for 2 copies! (well my mom paid for one and I paid for the other!) I don't have the exact numbers for the DJ and photographer, I think it was around $2,800 for both. Oh we also,, we tipped the waiters and bartenders. They did a great job, so bring some cash just in case you want to tip. I hope this answered your questions
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Thanks! No there was not an extra charge for the decor set up. I'm guessing it's already included in our wedding package. Our trash the dress pictures were taken on a public beach, our photographer picked us up at the resort and dropped us off. I did not want to pay the vendor fee in order to take ttd pics at the resort. If your friend is staying at the resort I would just take the pics. I don't think it'll be an issue if he's a guest. Just don't tell anyone you're doing it! Plus after the wedding you will not see you're wedding coordinator at all!
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I got the 6hour package (the price was the same regardless if you only use them for 3hours). I really didn't have a choice. The price is still cheaper than paying for the resort dj! I only chose the song for our first dance. Other than that I had just let him know what type of music I wanted played, but I didn't give him a list of any specific songs.
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Thanks!!
@ NCalvar: You don't have to do all the rituals. The priest will ask you which ones you want to do.
Bouquet: I really liked my bouquet (came with the package), it was really well done and the flowers looked fresh!They can personalize them for you such as colors and etc..
Music: The violinist played throughout the ceremony! (so there were no quiet awkward moments).
Pic of bouquet included in the package
Bridesmaid bouquets, (real touch flowers)
Most of the pics posted above were professional pics. Only a couple weren't.
Hope this helps
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Gran Caribe Real (all 40 guests stayed here)
We truly enjoyed our stay, there was always something to do and the service was great. The only issues we had were in checking in (though we did get the complimentary upgrade). Checking in took a long time and our room wasn't ready till 4:30 pm. Checking in for our guests was just as bad for some even worse. Some of my guests had to stay in different rooms (not the ones they had reserved) for one night because the rooms they did book were not available, so it was a hastle for them to be unpacking and packing. Which doesn't make sense since we blocked out the rooms months in advance. One of my aunts and I argued with the manager until they actually gave her the room she had reserved. So my advice is to fight them until you get what you paid for! Other than this our vacation was amazing. My guests kept on telling me how much they loved it there. Food & Drinks: The food was good! The waiters and bartenders provided great service. Wright Travel: Wendy Hicks was our travel agent! We went with room blocking! She was awesome and got us a good deal. She was also very quick to responding to emails and phone calls. I did not have any complaints from any of my guests in paying for their rooms. Rehearsal Dinner: We didn't want to pay extra for a semi private dinner for our rehearsal, so we just had everyone meet by the bar in the lobby. Then we went outside (pool area next to sunset grill) and discussed wedding plans and who was doing what. After business was taken care of we ate at sunset grill. We didn't all get to sit together but the restaurant did a good job in accommodating our party. They just sat about 8-10 ppl per table. It worked out great. Ceremony 4:00-5:00 p.m. Royal Catholic Wedding package::::::::Our onsite Coordinator was Diana Rodriguez (she was amazing, the process was extremely easy) I was informed that the meeting with the priest was optional when I had my meeting initial meeting with Diana. We did not have one. Diana took our transfer letter and also made a copy of our baptismal certificates. We did not have a rehearsal in the chapel but everything still turned out great! Diana did a great job at organizing everything the day of the wedding. She requested that the bridal party and guests arrive 30 mins early to the chapel. She told everyone where to sit such as parents, sponsors, and etc... During the ceremony the priest discretely asked me what sponsors I had or what needed to be blessed (We had Lazo and Bible sponsors). Music: We has the violinist, loved the music. He chose the songs. Flowers: I loved my bridal bouquet (it was the standard bridal bouquet included in the package). The alter centerpiece was also beautiful. I ordered my bridesmaid bouquets from the following website. They were real touch flowers, the looked and felt real! They were $43.50 each. http://www.sharonnagassardesigns.com/Inspired%20Designs%20Collection%20-%201.html Hair & Make-up: My cousin/moh is a stylist so she did my hair and make-up! **** No one told me or any of my guests anything about covering up since we had strapless dresses.
(not a professional pic, just wanted to show you the set up)
Photographer We hired Octavio Montes! He did a great job, he was professional, easygoing, and had a sense of humor. His prices are also really affordable. He also did our TTD session, he picked us up from the resort and dropped us off. We were supposed to go to a cenote to take our pictures but I changed my mind since the drive was going to be quite long and we wanted to hang out on our last day with friends and family. He was understanding and drove around and found the perfect place to take pictures at! Octavio also had our pictures ready in one week! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Octavio-Montes-Photography/128379107244128 http://www.octaviomontes.com/--
Trip info:
Chichen Itza: When my husband and I arrived to Cancun 4 days prior we went out looking for a good deal for Chichen Itza. We ended up getting a good deal! $40 per person, this included the trip , visit a cenote, buffet lunch, and our visit to Chichen Itza. My advice is to not buy from the vendors at the resort because they are extremely overpriced. They were charging us about $120 for this same deal! All of my guests definitely enjoyed the trip (it was also rainy and cloudy this day so it was perfect because we weren't burning up)
****Feel free to ask questions! Hope this was helpful
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We didn't want to pay extra for a semi private dinner for our rehearsal, so we just had everyone meet by the bar in the lobby. Then we went outside (pool area next to sunset grill) and discussed wedding plans and who was doing what. After business was taken care of we ate at sunset grill. We didn't all get to sit together but the restaurant did a good job in accommodating our party. They just sat about 8-10 ppl per table. It worked out great.
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If any of you are looking for a photographer check out Octavio Montes. You can view my wedding and TTD pics. He did a great job and is affordable. Access to the pics is only for 14 days so I hope you have a chance to look through them.
Go to the website below and type jasmin under username!!
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Oh and I also loved my bouquet and alter centerpiece! They were included in my wedding package. Hopefully I get my pics soon so I can do a full review!
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Thanks! Yes, I signed the church guideline form which states that we have to have shoulders covered, but no one told me, my mom, bridesmaids or any other guest to cover up. I'm glad we didn't have any issues!
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We just got back from Cancun a few days ago! Our wedding was amazing, everything turned out great. Please let me know if you have any questions. Below are pics from funever photos (24 photos were included in the Royal Catholic Wedding Package). I will do a complete review once I receive my professional pics!
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I ended up hiring a Cancun photographer. I participated in the GCR webinar not to long ago and I think the representative from GCR stated that there would not be a fee if the photographer was family/ guest..... So idk! If they try to charge you, you might want to fight this!
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I've worked with Elsa, she's usually pretty prompt! I would try calling her as well to avoid waiting, she's very friendly. I'm getting married July 23, 2012! Can't wait!
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Thanks for the info ladies!! I checked out Plumeria and their bouquets are beautiful! Unfortunately she is currently only taking orders to be delivered September-December and my wedding is in July!
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I was told there would be an extra charge for a gap as well :/
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Hey Carla, we are getting married on July 23rd!! Just a couple days before you!
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I would like feed back as well! Getting married July 2012!
Jasmin's Gran Caribe Real Review (With Pictures)
in Destination Wedding in Riviera Maya, Cancun & surrounding areas
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Sorry that I am just not replying but I have not been on here much.
Yes the resort is very kid friendly, they even have a kids pool and a couple water slides. Our kids loved it!
The resort is probably about 15-20 mins from the airport. I did not think it was bad at all, plus you have beautiful views to see.