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For my reception, the wedding coordinator told us to remember to leave before the reception was over, so we would not be charged for the additional time. I can't remember exactly what the cost associated was, but I want to say it was $50 per table per hour. I'm sure the enforcement varies, but I wouldn't count on it. Fortunately, our reception was on the south terrace, so we just moved to the other side to enjoy the pool/hot tub/bar.

I thought I read on another board that a planning office is being opened in Mexico. Of course, I can't find the particular post now, but this may be the reason.

Neither. We had a symbolic ceremony and were legally married after the fact, so we didn't show a license, IDs, or anything the website says you must have at your planning meeting. I would double-check with your onsite coordinator, however, to make sure the policy hasn't changed.

That sounds like a good plan...the sports bar and rooftop bars would both be fun between the wedding and cocktail hour. Which restaurant is your dinner?

This must be a new policy. Our reception was three hours, and we didn't pay anything extra.

It'll be here before you know it...the last month definitely goes by quick. Our ceremony was at 5PM, and our cocktail hour was at 6PM. Our guests took pictures on the beach with us for about twenty minutes before heading up to the cocktail hour. We were able to spend about fifteen minutes there before going back down to finish pictures...but I didn't even look at the food. In other words, if you hold the cocktail hour right after the ceremony, then I imagine you won't get to spend much time there. If you use the cocktail hour as a welcome event, would you hold a reception or dinner immediately after the ceremony? I altered the complimentary white rose bouquet to have hydrangeas in it (at no cost), and I didn't really like it..only because they weren't the hydrangeas I was expecting. My onsite coordinator said you can do white roses, calla lilies, or daisies for the complimentary bouquet..so I think if you like simple bouquets with those flowers, then you will be satisfied with the complimentary one. The rose version is like the one below, but slightly bigger...and pure white/ivory (Although I think you can get come other colors at no cost). Oh, I got the feeling Rebeca thought I was a little strange at times too...like she was doubting my decisions. But she definitely delivered, so I don't mind. I don't remember Carlos...but that's awesome you were able to get all your guests nearby. All my guests were spread out, but we didn't even think to try to get them on the same floor. We only stayed six nights, but I was strangely ready to go home. We will be planning an anniversary trip there though.

Ha, the cute young boy is my son. My dad works in Iraq and found out a few weeks before the wedding that he wouldn't be able to make it, so he was the natural fill-in. Why did it take three hours in the offices? That does sound exhausting. Was Mario as great as Rebeca? We weren't a huge fan of the Sun Palace either. When we got there, they told us they upgraded our room to an "oceanview" suite, but the oceanview was actually a view of the hotel next door and the restaurant below. When we asked if we could switch to a different room, they sent us to a room with someone in the shower and another room with the door locked from the inside. We ended up calling the Beach Palace to see if we could get our reservation transferred back over there, and apparently, the BP manager called the Sun Palace and told them to do whatever they had to do to make us happy. So they gave us a presidential suite. Don't get me wrong, I thought the staff at SP were great, the room was clean, and the food was better than at BP...but the beach and pool were so much smaller, and since the resort is shaped like a W, it was a lot less private. I guess people choose it over BP because its adults-only.

Oh, how funny..maybe you can relay the ceremony to me, because I don't remember much (just from being in the moment, not alcohol..ha). I just checked out your pictures...gorgeous! Who was your coordinator? I'm ready to see my pictures too.

Thank you! Our ceremony was at 5:00, cocktail started at 6:00, and the reception was from 7:00-10:00. At ten, we transferred to the bar, pool, and hot tub on the other side of the roof until a little after midnight. We only had 23 guests, so I was worried our reception would be boring...but it wasn't at all.

Hello ladies, I just wanted to post a quick update on my 05/28 wedding. I started creating a review thread, but realized I have very few pictures to back up my statements, so I will hold off on it until I get the professional ones back. Anyway, the wedding went well, and we LOVED Beach Palace. Below I listed our event sites and vendors incase anyone wants to ask any questions...I would love to help. Welcome Dinner: Tequila (restaurant) (Symbolic) Ceremony: Beach Cocktail hour: Ocean side of the south terrace (Superior menu) Reception: Lagoon side of the south terrace (French buffet) Collection: We originally selected CC Nautical collection, but since it wasn't available on our wedding day, we brought our own decor (and the resort waived the set-up fees). Onsite coordinator: Rebeca Miami wedding planner: Janessa Hair/Make-up: Fernando Fuentes/The Make-up Pros Photography: Jonathan & Melissa from del Sol (formerly of La Luna) Flowers: Complimentary bridal bouquet and four bridesmaid bouquets through the resort Music: We brought our own Bose iPod dock, but it didn't work with the resort's mic and extra speaker, so JSAV let us use theirs for the same price as mic/speaker. Honeymoon: Sun Palace Reception set-up before the party began... bridesmaid flowers (purchased through the resort for $70ish each with their place cards & my real touch flower centerpiece) last dance who says the pools close at 8PM? Again, let me know if you have any questions..I'm an open book. Good luck planning!

The open bar is included..no extra fees.

Yes, we got a proposal and an authorization form to send payment for all the extras we requested. Unfortunately, its not the same as a contract in the fact that you can't add stipulations about outside photographers or what not. I was worried at first that we would eventually be charged for using outside photographers, but I'm pretty confident that the wedding planner and on-site coordinator will stay true to their word now.

According to Janessa, they aren't doing contracts anymore.

I found a relatively new photoblog: http://www.luckiephotography.com/michelle-tim-wedding-at-beach-palace-cancun/

I wanted real petals to toss on the aisle of my beach ceremony, but Janessa said the on-site coordinator said no because they would all blow away. I've seen other brides use them on the beach at resort though, and they appeared fine..

I received a quote for $35 per bag of pink rose petals.

The bottom picture is what we are doing at our destination wedding. We are going to have our husky and schnoodle cutouts on each side of the aisle as we walk in...I'm going for the humor aspect of it, but if you don't want to incorporate them in the ceremony space, you could have cutouts for the reception. They'd be cute props for a photobooth too.

The Palace Resort website says that the monetary value will be credited to your card post-travel. However, I received our credit for the complimentary nights about six weeks before the wedding (after our group booking was completely finished).

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I certainly understand what you're going through, but I wouldn't take the passport delay as an insult. Realistically, it only takes four to six weeks, so I imagine she feels as though she has plenty of time. I just applied for my passport three weeks ago and got it in the mail yesterday...I'm getting married at the end of May.

I am using an outside photographer at Beach Palace this May...and a lot of past brides have done the same. If you ask to use one, they will most likely allow it. We only have to pay the fee for day passes. Good luck with your wedding planning!

The WP offered me the same thing. Since we decided to have a private reception, I asked her to apply the refund towards the event cost, and she did so on the provided invoice. You may want to ask her to do so for you if you have additional costs for the DJ/Photography. Also, the WP said she has to charge me for anything she has to get from an outside vendor (decor beyond their packages as well as flowers)...Since I decided to bring my own decor, she is voiding the set-up fee (Of course, I read on the Moon Palace board that Zuniga will set up your decor for free as long as you rent something from them, and since I am getting chairs from them..I'm not really getting a deal). We are only having 21 guests, so we opted for the iPod sound system through PSAV. Our ceremony is on the beach, and our cocktail hour and reception will be on the south terrace (terrace right below the sky terrace). What sites are you going with? I have also read that their DJ doesn't do much beyond control the music..perhaps you can look into an outside vendor? I have heard good things about the new photography vendor, however. Have you heard from your onsite-coordinator yet? I'm so worried that everything will be lost in translation by the time it gets to her/him that nothing will be as planned. Good luck on getting what you want from the WP..In my opinion, she should be bending over backwards to accomodate you since the resort messed up your original package.

Oh, absolutely! It is definitely a small world... I was really bummed in the beginning as well, but then I saw it as an opportunity to make our wedding even better...I definitely preferred the newer collections opposed to the old ones. In fact, I just decided to bring my own decor instead of choose one of the old ones...I didn't want to bring anything with me either, but at least this way, I know its right. Also, as of right now, we saved enough money by doing this to have a private reception. Of course, that is banking on the resort keeping their word. I cannot believe you haven't been given your options yet...My WP has been very responsive, and (obviously) our wedding is after yours. Let me know what she tells you..perhaps we can compare notes to make sure we are both getting "fair" treatment.

I think it is a matter of personal preference...I heard or read somewhere that bridal parties should be similiar, so that the bride and groom stick out (He/she compared it to a frame...the bridal party is the frame; The bride and groom are the picture.). Since your future husband is having only a best man, I believe you two will stand out regardless. As for me, my bridesmaids were told to find a navy blue dress that suits their own personality. I have given the groomsmen a little more guidance, but I still want their outfits to reflect them. As far as I'm concerned, we chose them to be in our wedding because we love them..I have no interest in sticking them in a cookie-cutter outfit. Anyway, I think the idea of varying the sleeve length or color is a great idea. I believe another source mentioned that you don't want one member of the wedding party in a bright color, however, as he or she will become the focal point of a lot pictures. Of course, you can't follow everything you read.

I definitely agree with the other posters...this is not rude at all. I think most people would do the exact same thing in your shoes. We are paying for some of our guests (and a partial amount for the rest of our guests), and some decided to stay even longer than we are. We felt like we had to switch to another resort, so we didn't have to share our honeymoon with everyone else. Not that I'm bitter or anything. Anyway, you deserve a honeymoon...take it!