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The email of the florist is [email protected] I actually asked her if she has hanging lanterns and she said yes and quoted these prices which are MUCH lower then H3R... might be worth going with her for lanterns 10 pz $2,200 pesos approx $177USD 20pz $3,600 pesos approx $291USD 30pz $5,400 pesos approx $436USD She also told me they might be getting a light bamboo aisle runner... which would be easier then buying the rug. Samantha if it doesn't work out with the bamboo then I'm most likely gonna buy the seagrass rug. I'll keep u updated Marissa you are on top of stuff... ur weddings after mine and u have it all worked out! impressive. What are you putting in your welcome bags? Did you know there is a $3 charge to the bell boys for delivering them (said on my contract). I'm deciding if I'll do one. It is a really nice touch. Also, I thought the cake was included...or did i make that up? So weird about the entrees, I asked the same question when I was there. I might ask if they'd do family style so that each table has some of each entree type and people can try what they'd like. Thanks for the info on Ivan ...I might end up going with him too!

Also- Since I posted I've been emailing a lot with Saku from flores boda cancun (Latin asia flowers) and she has been GREAT! I have sent her pictures of what I'm looking for, she has given me money saving tips and advice, and given me quotes. She is the florist Allibe recommended! I have also been emailing with gamanteles... for chair quotes. I speak spanish so no communication break down. They have also been relatively good at getting back to me. I have been thinking about an aisle runner and scouring the internet for a roll of seagrass or some kind of woven one piece mat. I see most people use those individual mats that the resort provides, but I dont like the look. This is kind of what I'm looking for (the company is from australia and doesn't ship). But i found a solution. I think I'm going to order a custom rug in seagrass and use it as my aisle runner from http://www.naturalarearugs.com/customsizes ... If anyone is interested I can keep you updated on what I do, and maybe we could share the price (its not very expensive) if your wedding is after 3/30/12. I'd have to talk to Luis to see if I could ship it to H3R. Has anyone booked live music? What do you do for place cards, menu cards, etc .....print them at home and bring them down? We are about to buy the tan suits today! We found Michael Kors suits in a sand color for $123 from macys on clearance (originally $475!). and shockingly they have all 6 sizes we need! So yup a practical groomsmen gift... a new suit! (I did the same for the bridesmaids, and bought their dresses for them as their gift an nice gesture to thank them and recognize flying and staying at H3R for the wedding will not be cheap)... total cost of $1500 for both girls and guys, but I think worth it. Amy

Hi girls!! I'm booking Samuel Luna for photography. He was recommended to me by a friend of a friend. I like his photojournalistic style and he has fair prices. I'm determining whether or not to get a videographer. Also, I want simple flowers (cala lily bouquets and center pieces with some candles) so I guess I'm deciding who to use for flowers. Any suggestions. Allibe sent me who they normally work with: www.floresbodacancun.com Is anyone having a band or a musician during the ceremony? Anything besides mariachi? Allibe said she does not recommend Ivan I don't know who to listen too cause he has such good reviews on here. She said he is not flexible and does not like last minute changes. But like I said he has such great reviews on here. We are doing a cocktail party the night before... to welcome all the guests, then having the rehearsal, and then a small rehearsal dinner in playa del carmen (Still have to find a restaurant). As far as hair and make up I checked out the airbrush guy you just recommended and unfortunately I cant justify paying $375 for hair and make up just for me. Any other suggestions? I saw some people recommended fernando? whats his website? My FI and I are looking into menswear options, and I think we are going to buy a sand colored dress suit for all the guys as a gift... but have my FI be the only one wearing a tie. Has anyone booked an officiant for a legal nonreligious wedding? Anyone have any sweet traditions they are incorporating into their ceremony? I love the joining of the sand. How has the cocktail hour on the beach been? Too much sand? wish you would have done it somewhere else? Our ceremony will be on the sand then the reception next to the pool. As far as Luis, he does take a while to get back. Allibe is better at getting back. I also found if you ask a specific question they are more likely to respond than if as a general one. Look forward to hearing from you all! Well be doing our vendor visit hopefully in Oct. Any advice on how to be prepared? Amy

Hi girls- I'm booking Samuel Luna for photography. He was recommended to me by a friend of a friend. I like his photojournalistic style and he has fair prices. I'm determining whether or not to get a videographer. Also, I want simple flowers (cala lily bouquets and center pieces with some candles) so I guess I'm deciding who to use for flowers. Any suggestions. Allibe sent me who they normally work with: www.floresbodacancun.com Is anyone having a band or a musician during the ceremony? Anything besides mariachi? Allibe said she does not recommend Ivan I don't know who to listen too cause he has such good reviews on here. She said he is not flexible and does not like last minute changes. But like I said he has such great reviews on here. We are doing a cocktail party the night before... to welcome all the guests, then having the rehearsal, and then a small rehearsal dinner in playa del carmen (Still have to find a restaurant). As far as hair and make up I checked out the airbrush guy you just recommended and unfortunately I cant justify paying $375 for hair and make up just for me. Any other suggestions? I saw some people recommended fernando? whats his website? My FI and I are looking into menswear options, and I think we are going to buy a sand colored dress suit for all the guys as a gift... but have my FI be the only one wearing a tie. Has anyone booked an officiant for a legal nonreligious wedding? Anyone have any sweet traditions they are incorporating into their ceremony? I love the joining of the sand. How has the cocktail hour on the beach been? Too much sand? wish you would have done it somewhere else? Our ceremony will be on the sand then the reception next to the pool. As far as Luis, he does take a while to get back. Allibe is better at getting back. I also found if you ask a specific question they are more likely to respond than if as a general one. Look forward to hearing from you all! Amy

Becks that is awesome! I loved your pictures!! Samantha thats awesome you are doing your wedding there around the same time. I'm sure well both have lots of questions. I haven't booked anyone, but I'm close to booking a photographer. Who did you book? What comes next? Music? Officiant? flowers? so much to do. My wedding is going to be large... we sent out 200 save the dates... but my guess is we might have 100 people there, it's hard to tell this far in advance. Amy

Hi everyone! I am going to get married at Hacienda Tres Rios on March 30th, 2012. I am so excited! Everyones information on here is really helpful. Did most of you use outside vendors for everything? Or did you mix and match with Allibe's recommendations? I am starting the vendor search! If anyone has any advice for planning feel free to share! Also, I would love to know if any of you did the legal ceremony there at Hacienda Tres Rios. We are looking to do a non-religious ceremony and want to know how the officiant was and what was their name. Thanks!!! Amy

I am new to this, but I am very excited to be getting married at HTR riviera maya next march! Let the planning begin! Is it just me or do luis and Allibe take about 3 emails to respond... I feel like I have to keep reminding them to get back to me. Any advice on how I should start my planning? Have a contract, dress, website, save the dates out, and that's about it... Also has anyone ever gotten married legally there? We want the day to be extra meaningful so r thinking/planning on doing all that.