brideRN

good luck!!!! let us know how you like the hair and makeup from the spa!!!!! congrats : )

Hello everyone!! I will be getting married here October 20, 2012!! What are you all doing (or did you do) for hair and makeup? Did you use the Spa Staff or an outside vendor? Cecilia recommended 2 outside vendors.. 1. Adian from the Styling Trio 2. Melissa from MVP hair and makeup Does anyone have any experience with these stylists or opinions?? THANKS : )

Hi ladies! I am getting married October 20!! We are doing the ultimate package - ceremony on beach and reception at gazebo terrace. We are using Juan and the resort DJ (Ismael Rojas - anyone heard of him??). I also got an outside company to come in (at no extra charge) called LOVE THE BOOTH - they do the fun photobooth pictures for a few hours at the reception. I also have Juan booked for a few days after the wedding for a trash the dress session - anyone have any opinions on this??? How are you ladies planning on wearing your hair?!?! I would like to do a half up but i am wondering with the wind and heat if I should just have it ALL up?? WHAT DO YOU THINK?? THANKS : )

Amberh - I have been in touch w/ Juan but I have made changes to the package so he basically just said to work out the pricing with Cecilia. But I have been in touch with him asking questions and stuff. We are having a big reception but I know that if you are having a smaller party.. just making reservations in a restaurant is a GREAT idea!!! I feel so silly paying EXTRA for all this food and drinks when we are at an all inclusive place like this!! Lola - what time are you having your ceremony and stuff? We are at 430. Wondering what time people are doing it that time of year - want to make sure we have enough time for pictures in daylight and such.. ckrn - I have just heard that the hotel DJ are fun and do a great job - I really haven't heard an exact review on Ismael. Anyone use the resort DJ??

Where is everyone having their cocktail hour? We are doing our ceremony on the beach and our reception on gazebo terrace.. I am just not sure where to do the cocktail hour? Any suggestions??? We have booked Juan Navarro and the DJ from the hotel - Ismael? Has anyone used either of these people???? I am also wondering about feedback from the salon for hair and makeup!! Any thoughts? THANKS : )

Does anyone have any pictures of setups of the different reception sites?

YOUR wedding is at this resort and if people chose to stay somewhere else that it is up to them to pay for their own day pass! Just include somewhere in the invitation or whatever that for those not staying at SMB, there will be a $100 for a day guest pass. I did this with my guests and I have 100% of them staying at SMB!!! I don't think you should have to pay for anyone's day pass - you are paying for enough already!

Hello ladies! I have a questions for about hair! I have long hair and I wanted to wear it half up for my ceremony and reception (on the beach). Do you think this would be too much hassle? Should I just put it all up? ANyone have any opinions on this? Also, we are having our ceremony on the beach and now I am starting to question if I should have my reception and cocktail hour there as well? Any opinions on this? Is there a better option for these events in your opinion? LET ME KNOW : ) THANKS!!!

Hello everyone! We are getting married October 20, 2012!! I am trying to pick a photographer - I am trying to decide between Juan Navarro and Claudia Rodriguez.. any thoughts? Has anyone used the resort DJ? - any thoughts on that? Has anyone had their reception on the beach?? I have not seen a lot of people on here talk about a reception on the beach.. Hope to hear from you ladies soon : )

HI EVERYONE! I am getting married here 10-20-12!!! We will have around 50 guests!! I am still deciding between the secrets of love vs. ultimate package. -first of all, has anyone had a wedding this big at this resort? any pointers? what package and stuff did you do? -has anyone ever done the buffet option here? -if we have the reception on the beach, what type of lighting is included?? -Did you guys use the resort DJ? what did you pay? She quoted me $1500 for 3 hours??? That seems excessive! -Did anyone use the resort photographer? The packages seem pretty expensive for what you get!! What outside photographers do you recommend? -I read that the music and reception must end at 11pm?? Is this true?! -Did anyone serve the 'Surf and Turf'?? How was it? -Did anyone do the Cocktail Hour in between the ceremony and reception? Did they serve the appetizers that are included in the 'dinner menu' here? Or do they get appetizers here and then again with dinner? -What brands of liquor are included in the international open bar? Any other tips for planning this with 50 people?? THANKS : )

We are getting married at Secrets Maroma in October 2012!! What packages are you guys getting? Are you using hotel photographer?