chantal09

Originally Posted by ToBeBride 

 

 

 

Your pictures look amazing! Thanks for the review - it was very helpful. Can you please share the timeline of events on your wedding day? I'm also getting married in January and right now our ceremony is scheduled for 4pm, but I worry that that doesn't leave enough time to take pictures afterwards before it gets too dark.

Hey there... sorry for the delay..

I started getting ready with make up at the spa around 130pm with the girls

photographer did boys getting ready around 2

Girls and me in my room around 3

Ceremony was at 4, and we still had quite a bit of time for pictures.. I would just say be organized with all of the photo shots you want to get and have someone in charge. We had best man and MOH calling up specific groups for shots with us...

Originally Posted by ToBeBride 

 

 

 

Your pictures look amazing! Thanks for the review - it was very helpful. Can you please share the timeline of events on your wedding day? I'm also getting married in January and right now our ceremony is scheduled for 4pm, but I worry that that doesn't leave enough time to take pictures afterwards before it gets too dark.

Hey there... sorry for the delay..

I started getting ready with make up at the spa around 130pm with the girls

photographer did boys getting ready around 2

Girls and me in my room around 3

Ceremony was at 4, and we still had quite a bit of time for pictures.. I would just say be organized with all of the photo shots you want to get and have someone in charge. We had best man and MOH calling up specific groups for shots with us...

Originally Posted by CassidyKristen 

 

 

Are you renting stuff from the resort? What are you renting? I was going to bring vases to put the bouquets in (these will be our centerpieces).. I wasn't sure if the resort could supply vases for this and if so what the cost would be.

 

 

When I asked Pilar about vases for bridal and BM bouquets she said she could do it free of charge. Maybe just ask her during your meeting.

I tipped wedding coordinator at the resort because I was so impressed with their dedication. They stayed throughout the entire reception and were awesome with all the details.. I also tipped the photographer a smaller amount. I'm not too sure what most people do.. I also wasnt sure about what amounts were appropriate. I gave WC $100 and photographer $40, but we had a wedding of 75 guests...

Originally Posted by LKocelko 

 

Did you have the turqouise as one of your wedding colors? Ours are eggplant and gray, so I wasn't sure about bringing in a totally different color. My FI will be in a light gray vest/dress pant, eggplant tie, and white (faintly striped) shirt. We were going to have the BM in gray pants and an eggplant shirt to match the MOH dress, but now I've been rethinking. Maybe just a lighter shade eggplant?

Our whole wedding was purple and turquoise.... I was afraid to do the girls and guys in diff colors, but now that I did I loved it. What color are your girls wearing. I think either way it will look good!

Originally Posted by shannonmarie 

 

I'm showing the following:

 

 

FULL 1 DAY COVERAGE (GETTING READY, CEREMONY, PHOTO SESSION, COCKTAIL PARTY, RECEPTION, CAKE CUTTING) + 100 IMAGENES ON CD $999.00*  

3 HOURS COVERAGE ( GETTING READY, CEREMONY, PHOTO SESSION, COCKTAIL PARTY ) +60 imagenes on cd $799.00*     This info is located on the Now Jade 2012-2013 Wedding Information PDF. Do you have that? If not, I'll be happy to send it to you.  

 

Originally Posted by Nicole Graf 

 

I know this has been posted numerous times but the ladies that booked full day coverage with Adventure Photos for $799 - what was included again? I tried to find it but for the love of grace can't. Thanks!

 

 

I strongly reccomend getting more photos on CD. With the full 1 day coverage ($999) we had over 900 pictures and it took my husband and I 4 hours to try and narrow down to 250 pictures. We had 100 included and had to pay $1/photo extra that we wanted. It may be a better option to try and get more pictures ahead of time because the last thing you want to do on vaccation is spend 4 hours looking at pics. Also the divine package counts at $300 credit towards adventure photos. The included photo book can only have 80 pictures....

Originally Posted by shannonmarie 

 

For those getting hair/make up done at the spa, how much time are you giving it before the ceremony? It's only my sister, me and my mother getting it done. Our ceremony is at 5pm and I'm wondering what time to schedule our appointments. I don't want to do it too early b/c I don't want my hair to fall out, but I also don't want to be pressed for time. I'd rather have more time to lounge around and sip on mimoas then to rush around getting ready

I had ceremony at 4pm annd had my make up done at 1pm. My BM actually curled my hair before that and set it and then finished off when I got back around 2pm. When the photographer got there at 3pm I was still doing hair... Hair and make up would probably take about 2 hours.

Originally Posted by brebuisson02 

 

 

Looks good! Thanks for posting Chantel! Was this your wedding party or a picture you found?

This is my wedding party

just wanted to share this pic of the bridal party. Loved the 2 colors together!

Here is my full set! Love it <3

Originally Posted by shannonmarie 

 

Do we have to pay $5 for each chair over the 25? I didn't realize the chairs were extra, I thought it was only for the food/cocktails, etc.

I never paid extra for chairs. The only extra costs with guests were dinners, cocktail hour (we cancelled), champaigne toast, cake (not necessary since dinner has a dessert. Also to add on time to our reception was some sort of formula based on the number of guests.

Originally Posted by shannonmarie 

 

Random questions..

 

When do we pay? At the meeting before the wedding with Pilar or after the wedding? Do we pay by credit card? If so, can we use 2 different cards?

 

For those who got their hair done by the spa, did you wash it before you went or have them do it there at the spa? Or not at all? I've always heard that you shouldn't wash your hair before you get it done..

- My Hubby and I paid after our meeting with Pilar. I am sure they will allow 2 cards to be used. Advice for my fellow Canadians *pay for your wedding invoice in travellers cheques as the US exchange is better than Visa or mastercard.

- 5 of my BM got hair done at the spa and the spa did not wash any of their hair. I would say dont wash it, but they are pretty great at making sure your hair will stand the elements throughout the day

Originally Posted by Vika 

 

thank you for the detailed review!!! you looked gorgeous!! as well as the whole wedding!!!

 

did you get your eyelashes done there too?

I brought my own lashes and just had her put them on for me, because as hard as I try I can never quite get them on perfectly..

Ladies,

    here is my full review : http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/now-jade-riviera-cancun/reviews/6903

if you have any questions let me know!

Originally Posted by juicybride 

 

I was also thinking of re-using the medallions since they're about $85 each! I thought they would look nice on either ends of the head table. And I was going to use the flowers on the ceremony table for the cake table or guestbook table.

 

 

A lot of my guests are thinking that it's too early for deposits but I really want to secure the rooms. It makes me feel better to know that other brides were that early too. I just don't want to wait too long and risk the rooms being fully booked. 

We had the divine package and the flower medallions were free, and the ceremony table just had one of the centerpieces from the reception so that wasn't additional cost either.

Originally Posted by soonCB 

 

Darn! I looked in the states multiple times since we live close to the border, but could never find them. Maybe we didn't go South enough.

 

great Job on the bags! bet you are getting excited to leave soon!!!!

Try Wal mart in the states! I got lots of OOT supplies from them!

Originally Posted by khunt29 

 

 

Polar quoted a cost of $150 just to have a podium/mic in the bamboo room....did this apply to you, or had you heard anything about that?

My MC just told them she needed a podium and they gave it to her without us paying for it. I just told Pilar that we were planning on having our own MC, and since we had the DJ anyways we did not need to pay. Maybe if you aren't booking the DJ you have to rent it.

Originally Posted by khunt29 

 

 

Chantal, if you are interested in selling some of your chair sashes, I'd be interested in 42 of them, or if you want to round it up to 50 or something, I'd definitely be ok with that, since 42 is an awkward # . If so, maybe we can talk

Unfortunately I rented these sashes.. I tried to buy my own sashes and table cloths, but the website I used fell through kind of last minute. They were amazing but unfortunately I have to return them

Originally Posted by khunt29 

What resort did you guys choose for your honeymoon?  We are moving over to the new Paradisus La Perla, I wonder how far from the Jade it is!?

 

The flower medallions on the pergola- can those be used as decor at the reception, or do they look funny laying down?

 

Your pic looks exactly how I envision mine, less the purple!  Congratulations! ))

We went to the Valentin imperial afterword for our honeymoon. My Husband and I went their together a few years ago on vaccation and fell in love. I was originally planning to do the wedding there but the guest price was over 2000 per person which was too much for me. After seeing both I am so glad we did the Jade for the wedding! That resort is so much better for a group. The Valentin was only about 15 minutes from the Now Jade.

The flower medallions were put onto the cake table (I didnt ask for them to do it) but I thought it looked cute. See above picture the medallions are next to our sandframe.

We used the DJ and were only supposed to have him for the reception portion but he actually was there the whole time without charging for dinner. If you are using the Bamboo Room I think private bar is necessary especially if your group likes to drink. The nearest bar is the outdoor mix bar and their service might not be super fast if you have a larger group. We had 75 total.

Originally Posted by bmelko 

 

What sized did you use for your lanterns?  I bought several different sizes, but some of them seem way too big and some way too small. 

10 inch diameter and 14 inch diameter half and half

seatingchart.ppt

This was an extra charge.. i believe it was $250 but well worth it. I saw weddings throughout the week without it and it made a big a difference.

OH and welcome bags... They will charge to deliver so we just handed them out since we knew when the guests were landing etc. Also we did the dinner at the buffet as a welcome dinner which was great except since we had 75 guests we had tables in the same section but couldnt all be seated together.

Hey ladies,

   I just returned and will try and write a complete review this weekend! Everything at the resort was beautiful and everything I had dreamed of. Pilar and Daisy work so hard to make everything flawless, so try not to stress. Just a few things that people have asked about:

paper lanterns I brought about 30 with no lights or hanging supplies and was not charges to set up and they looked gorgeous! (see pic)

we had brought down our own chairs sashes (80) and they tied them and set up for no additional charge.

The flowers at the pergola were also added at no charge & they used centerpieces from the reception as decor for the isle at the cermony.

After all our guests left the resort drove my HUSBAND and I to our honeymoon resort in one of their private SUV's and it was perfectly safe.

For dinner we glued colored flowers on the escort cards to determine the menu choices(turquoise for beef and purple for salmon, veggie was no sticker) and I also gave Pilar a list of each guest.

If you ladies have any q's please let me know but I will do a full review this weekend...

Girls I am leaving on Monday! So excited and I will definately let you all know how it goes

Originally Posted by shannonmarie 

 

Hoping one of you ladies can help me. Sorry if it's been answered but I can't find it. Concerning the resort DJ, I do have the DJ for Pilar sent me. However, can we have a detailed list of every song we want played during the reception (dinner and dancing?)  I know on the spreadsheet it only ask for favorite type of music and songs not to play, and of course the special songs like first dance, etc. so I'm just wondering if I can make a spreadsheet of the exact songs/artist we want played through the evening. I would send this ahead of time so the DJ can take a look at it & make sure he has the songs. We like such a variety of music and I just want to make sure everything we like is played.

I am using the resort DJ and only sent him a spreadsheet with my entire playlist and he said it was absolutely fine! I just included in the email all the info for wedding party and songs not to play. Hope that helps