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Hi Everyone!

Im getting married in less than 2 weeks! April 17th, 2012. I will write a review etc when I get back.

However - quick question... for anyone who has had a private reception already in the Bamboo room - I just found out that there is not a private bar included. It is an additional 350 bucks to have one in the room.

Just wondering what the speed of people getting drinks was (as the waiters apparently run and grab them from the Carnival Buffet) - and if it is worth it to get the private bar vs not.

Any help would be appreciated!

Jill

Hi!

I sent Pilar a picture of a couple of options i wanted and she responded with a quote. Im paying 50 dollars extra and am getting different color purple roses, white roses and the purple/white Calla Lilys. I would go that route - just send her a picture of what you want and she will give you a quote from the Florist!
 

Originally Posted by MrsMom 

Has anyone been successful at getting a different bridal bouquet other than the options that they offer?  I honestly hate the options in the booklet and was hoping for something for original but I don't want to have to may hundreds as an "upgrade".  Was anyone able to do this?

Does anyone have any suggestions on the appetizers?? Im struggling with what to choose! I have the divine pkg. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Hi

Can you let me know who you used for the Justice of the peace? Im trying to find one to do exactly what you described below and am not sure where to look (Im in Calgary).

Thanks!
 

Originally Posted by tiakat 

Hi,I live in Alberta too,and we are getting married at the Now Jade ,we had a justice of the peace come to our house,she did the marriage license so it is all done before we go,but the wedding will be there.so much easier then my friend who had to have all papers and transfer them into spanish,then english at a cost both times,as well as blood work there,and you have to be careful when you book your flights that you are there with the minimun 48 hours prior.....Just to  much for us.It cost us $150,and for us it is just a formallity to make our destination wedding so much easier and the ceremony will still be the same as far as any of our guests know,we didn't even tell family so it is the same for them.

Hi! Im getting married on April 17th... and right now I have the ceremony scheduled for 530pm, the cocktail at 6pm and the reception at 7pm (ish...) Was also looking for some feedback on timelines for April!

Im doing the pergola, the blue beach bar and then I have the bamboo room for the reception. I originally wanted the terrace but accidentally booked the wrong place and now can't change. However - Im thinking the air conditioning after people being outside all day would be welcoming.

I have approx 30 people right now coming.

Im also really excited to hear all about it! That list sounds very handy
 

Originally Posted by all the love 

Hi ladies,

I just got home last night from our wedding and it was fabulous! I'll post my review shortly and I'm also putting together a 'Things I Wish I Had Known" list that I will share with you.

 

I want to let you all know that I left with Pilar our bubble machine so it can be used for other weddings. You'll just need to take bubble juice for it. I honestly didn't even see it, but apparently my niece quite enjoyed it. We had them turn it on for the recessional.

Does anyone know what the vegetarian options are? I don't eat much meat or fish and am struggling with the menu choices quite a bit....

I totally agree! I looked first off and they looked 'fine', but then with each additional set I looked at they were all identical and definitely not creative. I have checked out Sacha and another photographer who seemed reasonable. Pilar told me it would be an additional 900 bucks anyway to use the resort photographers and get more than just what the package included - so I feel like its worth it to spend more and get something I really like.

Thanks!

Hi All

I have Pilar as my WC as well and she told me the same thing - it was just a day pass for the photographer. Ive been looking around to see what is in my budget for photos etc vs using the resort photographers. Its quite expensive from what I have found so far - but am struggling with what to do since pics are pretty much the only thing Im really concerned about.

It sounds like most people aren't using the resort photographers. Any particular reason why? I checked out their work - it looks ok but it definitely didn't blow me away

Hi All

Just out of curiosity - has anyone ever done just a cocktail reception instead of having the traditional sit down dinner? I think perhaps this might be an option just to keep things casual and fun - get everyone intermingling... not sure if anyone has done this before and how that would work with the wedding packages in lieu of the plated dinner...?

So turns out the bamboo room is inside only - and this terrace is a completely separate location (yet somewhat attached). I am not able to have my reception outside there... apparently its not available. Im bummed - this is what happens when you have no idea what you are booking! I didnt specify the terrace, I said Bamboo room - yet I thought the terrace being attached was the same thing.

Not so... so now I have to find a new location for my reception. Has anyone used Castaways? Pilar sent me some pics - it looks ok - but still quite a large room. I dont think I will have that many people (25-30 maybe... max...) so I dont want a huge room that we aren't really using. I also don't want to be in the 'garden' where it looks like the entire resort looks into that area, and people walk the paths through there. Doesn't feel quite as private as I would like. I originally thought having a beach reception would be great, but then had visions of people trying to eat with sand blowing in their food.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Im a bit lost...

Thanks!

Hi Ladies

Just out of curiosity - can someone tell me what the 'festival terrace' is? I am getting married at the Pergola, and have the cocktail at the blue bar (its underneath right?) and then I thought I booked the terrace or bamboo room for the reception. I can't remember - but I wanted to be outside. I thought the terrace was outside of the bamboo room? Or how does this work?

Thanks!

I can email you the document if you want - Pilar sent it to me after I asked for it. I think its only possible for 50+ people.

Originally Posted by all the love 

Hello ladies, does anyone have info about the buffet options at Jade? I've heard thee are some different themes but haven't seen a document with the options. Thanks!

Hey All

Just put my deposit down for April 17th, 2012. Haven't even started thinking about much yet (although I did indicate the middle pkg) - but depending on how many people end up coming might switch it up. Just curious how flexible they are around the food. I looked at the menu options that were sent to me - and to be honest - nothing really looked great. Im a pretty picky eater and dont eat much seafood or meat and am just hoping that they will be able to accomodate outside of what was presented to me for menu options. Again - not sure what we are going to be doing with dinner yet (will depend on #'s) - but just wondering what everyone else's experience was like?

Thanks!

Hey All

Just put in my deposit for the Jade to get married April 2012 - wedding date still tbd. Just curious about the resort photographer - do they have a website? Is everyone using their own photographer?

Thanks!

Hey All,

New to this forum and still trying to figure out which resort to book! Im down between this resort and the Now Jade. Any one have any insight on differences and how to choose? This has been so stressful! Im hoping everything else is easy peasy after this

Thanks!

Thanks so much - it totally does! Your pics are gorgeous

Originally Posted by Teira1031 

I was just married at the Dreams last month. My wedding really was the wedding of my dreams! The staff is fantastic, the food is good and the wedding coordinators are awesome! There are very few beaches in Cabo that are swimable due to the strong undertoe. You cannot get in the ocean at the resort as it is extremely dangerous. We did our TTD at one of the "swimable" beaches about 5 minute drive from the hotel and i still almost drown. But the pools at the resort are amazing!
 

As for nighlife at the resort they have a "night club" that stays open until 2 or 3, i didnt go while we were there but all my girlfriends went a few times. They had a good time but i dont think its anything like the clubs or nightlife in town.

 

And it really is a $25 cab ride each way to and from Cabo. It got pretty pricey to go back & forth, that was one of the downsides of the resort but we were happy mostly staying at the resort anyways.

 

But when it came down to the wedding it was INCREDIBLE! I would not have changed anything , here is a link to some of our Pro Pictures if you want to see how the wedding turned out and how perfect the resort it http://blog.faberphotography.com/destination-wedding/dream-wedding-at-dreams-los-cabos-mexico/2011

 

Hope this helps

 

Hi Everyone!

Just new to the site - looking to figure out where I want to get married next April! This is one of the resorts I am thinking about. Does anyone know how far it is to Playa del Carmen - and how much a taxi is? I know most of my guests would want to get off the resort and just hoping its not too far.

Also - how's the beach/ocean? Is it hard to swim there (ie because of Coral).

Thanks!

Hi there everyone,

New to this site - and new to forums in general! I am currently trying to figure out where to have my wedding next April and have my eye on Dreams in Cabo. Just a few questions for those of you who have been there - hoping you can help me out!

When they say the ocean is 'unswimmable' - what exactly does this mean? Can you not even wade it whatsoever, or are they saying don't go in and do laps? Myself and my guests are definitely beach/ocean people (I grew up on the east coast of Canada) and not being able to go in the water would be a total downer.

What is the nightlife like at the resort? We will most likely have quite a few singles coming with us who like to have a good time - just wondering if this place is more geared towards families?

How far is Cabo San Lucas? Are the cabs really 25 dollars each way?

Thanks! Just trying to find out as much information as possible about lots of different locations/resorts before making my final decision.