Soon2bMrsT

Originally Posted by Renewing32 

 

@Soon2bMrsT: Congratulations! Beautiful pictures! I see you had the Colin Cowie complimentary package, did you like it? Did they charge you extra to use different color flowers in your bouquet? I'm getting married at the Beach Palace and will have the same package. I was thinking of using Zuniga to do drapery and add flowers, do you think it will be worth the money or should I just out the money into extending or welcome cocktails.

Thank you!!  I liked the package, it was very simple and elegant.  I worked directly with Katie @ Zuniga on the flowers.  I paid $520 for my bouquet, 3 bridesmaids, 2 moms corsages and 5 boutineeres. Plus a $50 set up fee.  They flowers were beautiful and fresh - no regrets there.

I had originally a quote for drapery also and for some table arrangements but then I decided to save that money and go the simple route.  In the end i'm very happy with my decision and saved the money.

Originally Posted by leenancy 

 

You looked wonderful!! I loved the way your colors really pop out. I think we have the same dress

 

Thank you!! Oh you must have good taste then. hehe

Originally Posted by shan0487 

 

Congrats Soon2bMrs T!!! Your pics look amazing! I love the bright colors! did you have the new Colin Cowe comp package?  Did you like it?

 

Can't wait to read your review and see MORE pics!

Thank you everyone!!!!!!

I did go with the new Collin Cowie complimentary package. I was a bit hesitant at first, but now I'm glad I didnt go overboard. It was simple and elegant. I really liked it and so did my guests. I got the flowers from Zuniga and traded the complmentary bouquet from the complimentary package for the rose petals. 

I'm back!  I can't even describe in words how amazing it was! The best day and a real dream come true.  I'm still feeling like it was all a fairy tale. We had perfect weather, everything turned out great and we all had a blast!  Just wanted to share a few shots with all you brides! Oh and Congrats to all the newly married ladies!!!!!!!  Woohooo!!!

Well, I've heard nothing but good things about Kalena so I'm sure your day will be gorgeous! This is probably a silly question, but have you tried to email her?

I'm so ready for vacation too!!! Woohoo!!

Hi FutureRN2011,

Who is your coordinator?  I will be there on Tuesday, our wedding is the day before yours.  Gosh I hope it all goes smoothly!  I have Zaray, and I just heard from her yesterday on a couple of things.  I think we are pretty much ready!

Good luck and let me know if I can answer anything for you!

We land around 11:30 on the 24th. I cannot wait!!! Two weeks and counting. I wish you an amazing and beautiful day - we all know it will be. Congrats and hope to maybe bump into you before you leave.

Hey Soon2bMrsT,

 

Thanks so much, I'm just paying it forward as this site has been an amazing help to me.

We are going to shut it down in a good way ;-)  How exciting and congrats, your day is fast approaching as well.  We leave MP on Wednesday the 25th, so we will be plan to be at Wet N' Wild on the 24th as this will probably be our only excursion day.  What time do you arrive? 

 

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Originally Posted by Soon2bMrsT 

 

Coco, I'm kinda new gal here but I wanted to reiterate what everyone else has already said. You are amazing! Your wedding is definitely going to rock, but don't shut it down.. I'll be there a few days after your Big Day! I wanted to ask you, when do you leave?  We arrive on the 24th and our Big Day is the 27th. Exciting!!!!!!

Congrats and Wishing you the Best!!

 

 

 

 

 

Hi FutureRN2011!

So sorry you're going through all that. It's so frustrating! I thought a destination wedding was supposed to be stress free - YA RIGHT HUH?

Try to stay positive though. From what we hear everything works out in the end and turns out beautiful, so I'm sure it will for you and me as well. 

Are you getting married on the beach, what time Saturday?  I'm not sure what our plans are yet, but if I'm around the resort I will go try to take a peak.  Ours is at 2:00pm on Friday on the Beach at Nizuc Side I believe. I can't wait!!!!!!!!

Hope to see you there and good luck with the rest of the planning.  If you have questions I can help you with, I'll be happy to!
 

Originally Posted by FutureRN2011 

Hey there Soon2bMrsT....I just noticed that you are getting married a day before me!! So, I guess we will be there at the same time! I can't believe you were having the same issue with the WC as well. Thats crazy how we are leaving so soon yet they haven't reached out to us to get everything confirmed. I received an email today from the WC that was basically a forwarded message from the photographer asking if there was a problem with the photo package that I had selected as they were wondering if I had paid for my package yet. In the next message in the email was the reply from the WC stating that I have not paid for my package yet and she was still waiting for me to pick the restaurant for my reception! I read it and my jaw hit the floor. My reaction was....uggghhhh, I never received an email explaining when I was to pay for my photo package nor had I received info on any of the restaurants for me to pick from. So, how was the WC expecting me to pick a location if I didn't have the list from her? Maybe I will have to contact the manager as well and ask to deal with my on-site WC too. I am so over stressing with this Miami WC. It's bad enough that I am planning my reception with my TA since my Miami WC basically said I didn't qualify for one at MP since there are only 12 people attending my wedding! WHATEVER! They are still getting our money, so why do they care how many people are coming?!? I am just so ready to get there already and enjoy my vacation without all of this drama!

 

Hi CafeDelMar21,

I have 3 hours for the wedding and 2 hours for the TTD session.  I'm psyched!
 

Originally Posted by CafeDelMar21 

Hi Soon2bMrsT. How many hours is $1300 that Octavio quoted you for?

I have a feeling I may have picked an expensive photographer lol opps

 

 

Hi Ladies,

I know how you feel. I had the same issue with Joannis, so I went to the manager and demanded to be assigned to an onsite.  Same day I got email from the onsite coordinator, Zaray.

Try to reach out to manager and maybe you will have some luck also?  Here's her info:

Gretel Del Junco

Wedding Manager

[email protected]

800.635.1836 EXT 6520

Good luck!

 

Originally Posted by AlmostMrsRJF 

I'm feeling frustrated with Joannis myself, but I thought I was just being an anxious bride.  I emailed her, she didn't respond after a week so I emailed Michelle Farinas and then heard from Joannis.  She offered me times for a call this week on Tuesday and I said either Wednesday or Thursday at 5.  No response.  I sent another email saying I was available next week.  I'm not sure what locations we have, if any and I don't want to be stuck in a "bad" location.  We'll see what happens. 

 

I wish they would just communicate better.  I don't understand how anyone can be in this business and not communicate with their customers. 
 

 

I think you've inspired by Jamie5280!  Your tags and welcome kit look great!
 

That's great that they booked and that you had extras.  Thanks again for sending those documents to me. 
 

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Coco, I'm kinda new gal here but I wanted to reiterate what everyone else has already said. You are amazing! Your wedding is definitely going to rock, but don't shut it down.. I'll be there a few days after your Big Day! I wanted to ask you, when do you leave?  We arrive on the 24th and our Big Day is the 27th. Exciting!!!!!!

Congrats and Wishing you the Best!!
 

Originally Posted by coconoir1908 

UPDATE!!!!!!!   this is the biggest update yet.  Haha.... can you ladies believe that I had 2 people book just last week?  OMG.. funny thing is they saw my facebook message (I had talked about the countdown and tagged EACH of our guests that is on facebook).  She called me and wondered why she wasn't tagged.. and from there I learned that she had booked but forgot to tell me since she didn't use my travel agent.  Thank God for packing extras.. but the only thing they will not have are the escort cards since I had those made from an etsy vendor (they should be here this week so I will take a picture and post)..  66 guest + Bride & Groom..  We are going to shut Moon Palace Down.... Party!!! 

Wow, you are so talanted!!! Everything looked absolutely amazing.  I feel so bad for my guests. lol

Very amazing price!!  I need to thank you again. I was about to settle on using the Resort Photographer.  Not that they are bad or anything, but it just wasn't the type of photos I've dreamed of having.  Plus I REALLY wanted the TTD session at Cenote.  I'm beyond excited!

Thanks for the pointers.  I'd probably forget too!

Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

Originally Posted by ndvidul 

Yup!  Amazing price, right?!  So pumped that you're doing a TTD with him at the Cenote and beach!! 

 

Remember to bring a towel and change of clothes!!  Instead of me who didn't have a brain that day and had to ride in his car sopping wet in my wedding dress, smelling like river water!  Ew! 

 

I'd suggest asking your coordinator to just pay for a day pass for him.  If they say yes, then you have it in writing, and BAM!  The other way, you'd just pay for a one-night stay for him to enter the resort, which isn't too bad either considering his prices are already beyond-a-great-deal! 

 

Soooo pumped to see your pics!!

 

Jamike5280,

I have Zaray! I've been working with her for not even two weeks now and so far she has been great. She may not respond the same day, but she does answer all of my questions and has been helpful. 

I'm not sure if she is new or anything.  I bitched to the " manager" about the service from Miami and demanded to work directly with my onsite coordinator.  Same day, I got an email from Zaray!

Originally Posted by Jamie5280 

Alright, my on-sight coordinator has already changed!!  HAHAHA!

 

I now have Zaray!?!?  I know nothing about her, nor have I heard about her...

 

Can anyone tell me about her????

Thank you!!  He did match the price he gave you, $1300 right? So I feel pretty good about it.  I'm super excited about doing the TTD at Cenote and beach.

I don't have anything in writing about the outside vendor being ok, nor have I mentioned it to my coordinator.  I'm nervous about this. If they don't allow him to get into resort that day - I will DIE! My fiance insists that it will all be fine.  Yikes!

Originally Posted by ndvidul 

You're welcome!  I'm so excited that you booked Octavio!  Make sure you ask for his 5% BDW discount.  

I was able to get away with a day pass for Octavio because before I signed the wedding contract, I asked for the "outside vendors" line to be erased since I had an outside photographer I wanted to use.  My Miami coordinator said it couldn't be erased but that I could just pay for a day pass for him and it would be ok.  I printed that email out and brought it, and when I had my meeting with the on-site coordinator, they took a copy of the email, and all was well!

 

Best wishes!!  I think you'll love working with him!

 

Congrats Tammy and Thank you!! Thanks to your review and great comments about your photographer, I have now booked Octavio!!  I'm excited.  I just hope Moon Palace doesn't give me a hard time for using outside photographer.

Sweet!  Thank you Erica.  Your rock! 

I don't know what I would do if it weren't for this site.  I swear I have no creativity. I have to borrow everyone else's ideas.

I do think everyone is using the business cards for the key card inserts. 

Hi,

What's everyone using to make the door hangers?  I'm looking on Vistaprint and can't figure it out.  I'm not so creative as all you ladies! Thank you!

Wow, these are awesome!  You are quite creative, I'm so jealous.   Could I trouble you to email me your templates, please?  I don't have enough posts to access your templates for free.

[email protected]

Thank you so much!

Hi Ladies,

I'm a new girl here, but getting married next month at Moon Palace Cancun!  Who is Marvin and can I have his contact information please??? Thank you!!!!!

Ladies, just wanted to let you know I just bought the same bags at a local Target outside of Dallas, TX.  Hopefully you find them too!