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Seen the number of people and the wish for privacy, I suggest the terrace at Yaxche Maya Cuisine restaurant, part of the garden at Cueva del Chango (Mexican), rooftop at Hotel El punto, called La Azotea, and Aldea Corazon, with its beautiful garden at different levels 
 

I have worked with both father quinn and father Hogan. I stopped working with father Hogan a while ago after he mistreated a bride to the point she did not want to get married again. At that point I address her to father quinn and she felt much better. She got married in nov 2011 without any problem.

Father Hogan has a very special character, you never know how he is going to be. He can be extremely nice or heavy.

Father Quinn is more mellow and easier to deal with. 

I suggest you ask for a full description. It is in your full right to know what you are picking. No surprises. You can go with a choice of surf or turf. Just make sure that the meat comes in a sauce and not simply grilled. If you do not serve it immediately after cooking it can get cold and dry tot he table. Check with your guests if you do not have any vegetarians or people with a specific diet. Make sure the restaurant knows about it so they can prepare specials for them! Good luck!

are you looking for an all inclusive or Condohotels/European plan hotel? If you see Piers's pics, the second one is from Gran Coral Beach Club... the beach around is very private and they have some apartments  you can rent... You can stay in all inclusive  like Nicole suggests too. In that case though there might be little privacy.... much easier and might be cheaper, though, to handle all people that way. Your budget is quite decent even if 80 people show up.  
 

Right on! An independent wedding planner is at your service since you pay her. The Hotel wedding planner works for the Hotel.

Claro...

Good luck!

Maria

Hello FutureMrsPerez: time flies when u are having fun and u will planning this wedding!!

The best u can do is GET INFORMED!! read, post, listen, get online as much as u can and talk to brides who 'did it'- I can send you a few emails so you can talk to the experts!

ALso do not fear to go and come down to Mexico, visit Cancun and Playa and get to talk with a lot of Wedding PLanners, u will click with one!

the best to do is discover the market and plunge into it. Have fun, don't be shy and ask for help as much as you will need

Maria

Dare to be different... Why not an off resort wedding? there are so many options, you can get married in a lovely garden in the heart of Playa, in a cenote tucked away in the jungle or at a secluded beach club! There are so many different ways to say I do in the Riviera. Here a few photos for you to get inspired. I know many brides worry about Mexico and violence, but i have lived here for 17 years and my teen age daughter is as safe as she would be in Chicago or Houston... or maybe more! The most important thing is that you choose what inspires You. Get as much info as you can... that is the secret to have a great wedding!

Have fun planning!

Hello Jessica! 20th April is around the corner and I am so happy for YOU:)

Kids are allowed for wedding and reception, YES

Regarding vendors fees: YES you need to pay a fee to Royal to bring your own vendor, any vendor (photographer, make up artist, musician): the fee is 300usd per vendor.

Regarding TTD, I have been in Playa for 17 yrs and the best TTD sessions I have seen have been done in cenotes, you can rent a car the day after the wedding and drive with photographer 20mi south of Playa to go to cenotes, they are open 10 to 5 entrance betw 5 and 10 usd, do NOT go on SUnday, it's full. If you want some extra tips, write or tell your photographer to call when here....9841285785

Happy to help!

Maria

Oh... and the catamaran idea: I have another one in February, cannot wait to see that one!

Hello to all future brides on BDW!

We are Erica and Maria from Weddingsinplaya.com, running our own wedding planning company since 2001 in PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MAYAN RIVIERA AND TULUM, MEXICO.

We are 'guilty' of marrying over 400 couples in our 12 years of experience, guaranteeing an amazing wedding day, but after that ... married life it's up to you!!

We won't bore you with our many European universities' degrees and US MBA's but we know what we are doing and a legion of ex clients can testify that (we have their numbers for you to call them...)

This is what you get from us for YOUR WEDDING DAY:

1. promptness: you will get our answers to all of your questions in a blink and living here, you can come visit and check on all vendors when you want

2. professionality: when you book with  us you get 22 yrs of combined experience at wedding planning IN MEXICO!! And believe us, we survived quite a few challenges, as you can only imagine! We love details;  send us all of your clips and photos! ( love Pinterest)

3. endurance: we envision wedding planning as a journey together: we'll cheer you up when it's overwhelming,we'll make you laugh with past weddings stories (beware, you'll become one of them!) and we will share your joys ...  because we care

4. fun and play: we are serious but not uptight: we work hard and play hard- we want you to have fun, because this is how it  should be.  Wedding planning can be an awesome adventure.

5. reliability: we were here 11 yrs ago and we will be here in 2013, 2014 etc.... as long as life allows us. 

6. substance: we are real and we'll turn your dreams into reality, because we can envision your fab wedding by getting to know you. Think of us as your Fairy Godmothers.... 

And we want to finish quoting Tamara's words (she got married with us recently) :

Talk about professionalism...Erica and Maria take the cake. From The date we met one year before our wedding to pick out the site to the moment they left the evening of our wedding, it was perfection.

Enough with words, we are here for you if you need us!

Best,

Maria & Erica

You will love the food!

planner cost, depends from what you need. 1 day planning is 400 to 500usd whereas a full planning goes from 1200 to 1800. ALso a wedding planner can help u w:

1. -Planning of the wedding, including reception, rehearsal dinner (if any) and ceremony
2. -  Guarantee 3  pre- wedding meetings with future bride and groom in Playa to check  details
   1. Help determine best menu, entertainment and all services regarding the wedding 
   2. Decorate the place of ceremony with help from flower consultant and decorator (at clients’ requests and cost)
   3. Supervise meetings with our photo, hair, video and flowers’ experts
   4. Assist in bring about best prices for menu, entertainment and other services regarding wedding
3. · Complete wedding day coordination
4. · Direction of ceremony procession 
5. · Delivery of all wedding day accessories previously shipped to Playa (if any)
6. · Assist with programs, floral, décor, and favor placement (if any)
7. · Greet vendors and oversee the assembly of both ceremony and provide the itinerary
8. · Discuss reception activities with vendors involved and provide itinerary
9. · Gathering of wedding party and family members for pictures
10. · Cue the members of DJ or band  throughout the wedding day activities  
11. · Organize bridal party flowers and pin boutonnieres
12. ·   Freshen up make-up throughout the event
13. · Orchestrate the Grand Entrance and Exit
14. · Gather gifts, toasting flutes, cake utensils, guest book, and portrait, and all other wedding day accessories belonging to the client

so it is pretty handy.

Any time u need a word or advice, i am here for you, 

maria

Did you go already? i hope u tried the Poblano soup and chicken Mole""!! let us know...

Just had a wedding on N beach yesterday... it is my favorite, since larger (see if you can switch). Best, Maria

Hello, some photos here:http://www.playa-weddings.com/wed/amy-kacy-•-destination-wedding-in-playa-del-carmen-•-photography-by-vincent-ribon

Have fun watching the wedding. Anything u need i am here !

Maria

Dear Marina, the Royal has very few rocks when u enter in the water, but with normal beach shoes no inconvenience. I am planning a wedding there on Oct 21 and will send you photos when ready, do not worry about the rocks and concentrate on all the plus that Playa offers, it is a wonderful place to have your wedding! Have fun planning!!!

Hello I am Maria Tripaldi ,  owner of Weddingsinplaya....I use Kool and do weddings in cenotes a lot.. for references you can call Alison Mejia (will give u her address in private, email me at [email protected]) and Linsay Craten, she got married in a cenote and was delighted about it. Hope i can help!!!