DawnDean

Originally Posted by MMK0386 

 

 

Yay! So exciting!! Safe travels!

You just made your decision and your wedding is next month?????  Wow!  That's confidence.. best of luck to you. Its a great choice!

Originally Posted by JennyBenz 

 

Hi ladies!! Dawn, again you made a beautiful bride and congratulations!!

I'm heading out next week to the Sensatori!!!! I can't believe I'll be there in a few days, soaking up the rays & sipping pina coladas! Any last minute advice before I fly away ?

A huge thank you to everyone on here who has been encouraging & welcoming through this whole crazy process! All of the ideas & inspiration I found on here were a huge help and I hope to share pictures after our wedding for you all to see!

XO

Jenny

Thank you so much and good luck to you.  It's going to be wonderful.  The place is fantastic and they really know what they are doing.  Don't sweat the small stuff... seriously!

Hey Girls,

for anyone interested in a silk bouquet - I spoke with the company that did mine and I loved it.  They have offered a additional discount for anyone that mentions my name - DAWN .  The prices were amazing and the customer service was excellent.  I found them on ebay.  ebloomingdesign

I hope the link below works.  They are so inexpensive but the bouquets look amazing.  Here's a pic of mine.  They will work with you directly to get you the bouquet you want.

http://stores.ebay.com/eBloomingDesign?_rdc=1

Originally Posted by bubblez 

 

Thank you for answering my questions, Murmel and DawnDean.

 

Nobody mentioned anything about bride and groom getting complimentary wifi.  I've asked Erika but she did not mention complimentary wifi for bride and groom. She told me to speak with the onsite coordinator.

Let me back up.. we had the free sweet wedding package and it was included in that package.  I would assume that it's included for all brides but I can't say for sure.  I assume since ours was the free package that all others would have it included as well.

Originally Posted by phsexxy 

 

@ Dawndean did you use real flowers or silk flowers, what company did you use?

My boquet was silk and I love it!  It was ordered through ebay from a company called ebloomingdesign I believe.  Very reasonable and worked with me to get exactly what I wanted.  The bouquet over the gazebo was from Lomas and it was probably the only thing I didn't love.  The daisy's were not really what I wanted and it was $70.  Lomas is a rip off but I couldn't bring something that large down to mexico.

Originally Posted by bubblez 

 

For all of u brides who have been to AS, do u have to make reservations at the restaurants and is it unlimited? Meaning can u go to the restaurants multiple time a day. My friend told me that she thought we are just served breakfast, lunch and dinner? Can we eat breakfast at one restaurant and go to another one to eat breakfast again? How about room service? Is that free?

 

How much is wifi? Is there a group rate or a discount for large groups?

You can eat as much as you want!  Breakfast is served at a couple of places and if you want to eat 2 or 3 breakfasts you can.  Bride and groom get complimentary wi-fi.  There isn't a group wi-fi rate and I believe wi-fi was around $10 per day.

You don't need reservations for any restaurant except for La Chique (sp) which we didnt go to.  Otherwise, you don't.  It's not easy to get a large group together at the restaurants. We had to split up at different tables which wasn't a big deal.  room service is free but I do feel that the servers expect a tip..some will hang around waiting.  These people work very hard and long hours, we felt they deserved a tip even if small each time we ate.  That's just me.  Also, if you tip your bartenders you will get way better service!

Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by phsexxy 

 

Your wedding looked beautiful and your pictures came out amazing. I was wondering what package you received from Caribe?

I don't remember the package name but it was 4 hours.  Whatever that one is called.  I think it's the only one for 4 hours.  javier was the photographer.  Very nice.

Originally Posted by Tara Steve 

 

congrats on your wedding:)  Beautiful pics!!! I was curious where you got your cernterpieces from??  Love them:)

I put them together from different places. I loved them.  took me a long time to figure out what I wanted. They were a pain to transport but worth it in the end.  Thanks.

I'm going to be selling them if you're interested.  I have enough to make 8 centerpieces.  All you would need is to get the stones that go on the top which are really inexpensive.  They got mixed in with the sand and I didn't separate them when taking them apart.

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If anyone is interested in my sky deck set up with the fabric,rhinestone cuffs and chair sashes let me know.  send me a PM.  I'm going to sell them but it makes sense to sell on this thread since the fabric fits the sky deck gazebo.  The chair sashes match the fabric and I think I have 59 of them. (one guest decided to take one and use as a scarf)  I also have the beaded curtain that hangs behind.

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Originally Posted by DawnDean 

 

It was very windy up on the sky deck.  It seems to always be windy there but it's how my "husband" wanted it and I agreed to let him have this one request   Half up/half down probably would have been a bit more comfortable given the wind.

Originally Posted by Missy Taddonio 

 

Quote:

Originally Posted by DawnDean 

 

Ladies,

 

I'm sitting here on the patio of my room... It's my last day and I'm bummed to be leaving.  I was married on Friday and it was amazing!  I will concur with so many other past brides that said.... Don't sweat the details!  They have it down!  This place is amazing and all of my 57 guests had the time of their lives!

 

I brought down A Lot of stuff and my set up fee was a bit more than I expected. $250 for everything.  I was planning on $150 like I heard so many times on this forum... guess I overdid it a little.  We had the sky wedding which was beautiful but very windy.  I would recommend it if it fits in your budget, but the zocalo beach gazebo was beautiful too.

 

I'm from California and apparently we tip a lot.  I had a hard time not tipping and it really added up for us.  I'm sure I overdid it but I figure they deserve it.  You definitely get better drinks when you take care of the bartenders.

 

I'm going to be selling some stuff after I return, so be on the lookout if you see something you like in my pics.

 

My reception was at Plaza Zavas and i recommend it.

 

If you have any questions feel free to ask.  I gained so much from this forum and wouldn't have had the wedding I had if not for it.  Now I want to share my experiences to help future brides.

 

here are some photos...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I was a little concerned using Caribe, but Javier was really great.  here are some of my favorites that he took.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi!! Your pictures are beautiful you look amazing!!! I have a question for you.... I see you have your hair down and I am wondering how that was for you, was it very windy? I am trying to decide between half up and half down or up completely and having a hard time. Thanks!

 

 

Originally Posted by Missy Taddonio 

 

Quote:

Originally Posted by DawnDean 

 

Ladies,

 

I'm sitting here on the patio of my room... It's my last day and I'm bummed to be leaving.  I was married on Friday and it was amazing!  I will concur with so many other past brides that said.... Don't sweat the details!  They have it down!  This place is amazing and all of my 57 guests had the time of their lives!

 

I brought down A Lot of stuff and my set up fee was a bit more than I expected. $250 for everything.  I was planning on $150 like I heard so many times on this forum... guess I overdid it a little.  We had the sky wedding which was beautiful but very windy.  I would recommend it if it fits in your budget, but the zocalo beach gazebo was beautiful too.

 

I'm from California and apparently we tip a lot.  I had a hard time not tipping and it really added up for us.  I'm sure I overdid it but I figure they deserve it.  You definitely get better drinks when you take care of the bartenders.

 

I'm going to be selling some stuff after I return, so be on the lookout if you see something you like in my pics.

 

My reception was at Plaza Zavas and i recommend it.

 

If you have any questions feel free to ask.  I gained so much from this forum and wouldn't have had the wedding I had if not for it.  Now I want to share my experiences to help future brides.

 

here are some photos...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I was a little concerned using Caribe, but Javier was really great.  here are some of my favorites that he took.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi!! Your pictures are beautiful you look amazing!!! I have a question for you.... I see you have your hair down and I am wondering how that was for you, was it very windy? I am trying to decide between half up and half down or up completely and having a hard time. Thanks!

Thank you so much for the nice compliment!  It was very windy up on the sky deck.  It seems to always be windy there but it's how my "husband" wanted it and I agreed to let him have this one request   Half up/half down probably would have been a bit more comfortable given the wind.

Originally Posted by Missy Taddonio 

 

 

Ok thanks .. Do you know about tipping the on site wedding coordinator at all?

I tipped the onsite coordinator $40.00 based on a recommendation from another bride on here.  I overtipped almost everyone I think.  We ended up having to get more cash. The tips really add up.

Originally Posted by Missy Taddonio 

 

Quote:

Originally Posted by DawnDean 

 

Ladies,

 

I'm sitting here on the patio of my room... It's my last day and I'm bummed to be leaving.  I was married on Friday and it was amazing!  I will concur with so many other past brides that said.... Don't sweat the details!  They have it down!  This place is amazing and all of my 57 guests had the time of their lives!

 

I brought down A Lot of stuff and my set up fee was a bit more than I expected. $250 for everything.  I was planning on $150 like I heard so many times on this forum... guess I overdid it a little.  We had the sky wedding which was beautiful but very windy.  I would recommend it if it fits in your budget, but the zocalo beach gazebo was beautiful too.

 

I'm from California and apparently we tip a lot.  I had a hard time not tipping and it really added up for us.  I'm sure I overdid it but I figure they deserve it.  You definitely get better drinks when you take care of the bartenders.

 

I'm going to be selling some stuff after I return, so be on the lookout if you see something you like in my pics.

 

My reception was at Plaza Zavas and i recommend it.

 

If you have any questions feel free to ask.  I gained so much from this forum and wouldn't have had the wedding I had if not for it.  Now I want to share my experiences to help future brides.

 

here are some photos...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I was a little concerned using Caribe, but Javier was really great.  here are some of my favorites that he took.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi!! Your pictures are beautiful you look amazing!!! I have a question for you.... I see you have your hair down and I am wondering how that was for you, was it very windy? I am trying to decide between half up and half down or up completely and having a hard time. Thanks!

It was very windy up on the sky deck.  It seems to always be windy there but it's how my "husband" wanted it and I agreed to let him have this one request   Half up/half down probably would have been a bit more comfortable given the wind.

Hey Everyone,

Thanks for all the kind words about my pics.  Very pleased with them.  Ahh... back home and time to begin my new life!  Any questions feel free to ask!

Ladies,

I'm sitting here on the patio of my room... It's my last day and I'm bummed to be leaving.  I was married on Friday and it was amazing!  I will concur with so many other past brides that said.... Don't sweat the details!  They have it down!  This place is amazing and all of my 57 guests had the time of their lives!

I brought down A Lot of stuff and my set up fee was a bit more than I expected. $250 for everything.  I was planning on $150 like I heard so many times on this forum... guess I overdid it a little.  We had the sky wedding which was beautiful but very windy.  I would recommend it if it fits in your budget, but the zocalo beach gazebo was beautiful too.

I'm from California and apparently we tip a lot.  I had a hard time not tipping and it really added up for us.  I'm sure I overdid it but I figure they deserve it.  You definitely get better drinks when you take care of the bartenders.

I'm going to be selling some stuff after I return, so be on the lookout if you see something you like in my pics.

My reception was at Plaza Zavas and i recommend it.

If you have any questions feel free to ask.  I gained so much from this forum and wouldn't have had the wedding I had if not for it.  Now I want to share my experiences to help future brides.

here are some photos...

 I was a little concerned using Caribe, but Javier was really great.  here are some of my favorites that he took.

Thanks for the info... soooo, how much did you tip photographer and WC? Sorry to ask same question again. Just really confused.

Thanks for the info... soooo, how much did you tip photographer and WC? Sorry to ask same question again. Just really confused.

It is a tricky issue. You will likely tip the staff during the week. We usually planned for about $15-20 per day(few bucks for the maid, bartender, lunch and dinner waiter, etc) As for the wedding, we did tip our photographer, the WCs, and the waiters/bartenders. Again how much is really a personal choice. We didn't tip the set-up crew, just because we never saw them. We gave the WC a thank you card, with some cash the next day. And my husband tried to walk around our reception and thank the staff with some tip money, but I am sure we may have missed people too. I would not stress out to much about it! Just plan ahead and bring lots of small bills with you, since it can be difficult to get change for larger bills.

It is a tricky issue. You will likely tip the staff during the week. We usually planned for about $15-20 per day(few bucks for the maid, bartender, lunch and dinner waiter, etc) As for the wedding, we did tip our photographer, the WCs, and the waiters/bartenders. Again how much is really a personal choice. We didn't tip the set-up crew, just because we never saw them. We gave the WC a thank you card, with some cash the next day. And my husband tried to walk around our reception and thank the staff with some tip money, but I am sure we may have missed people too. I would not stress out to much about it! Just plan ahead and bring lots of small bills with you, since it can be difficult to get change for larger bills.

I'm leaving in 8 days!  Crazy, Crazy crazy!  My question is on tipping.  Do I have to tip everyone?  How much do you think is appropriate for Photographer.  My package I got was $1100.00. Do we tip the onsite WC also?  And what about the people that setup for us and the staff person they give you to run the music for the ceremony?  This could really add up!  

Please help!  I'm sure a lot of you will have the same questions when it gets closer... eek! I hope I'm ready!

Thanks.....Dawn

I'm leaving in 8 days!  Crazy, Crazy crazy!  My question is on tipping.  Do I have to tip everyone?  How much do you think is appropriate for Photographer.  My package I got was $1100.00. Do we tip the onsite WC also?  And what about the people that setup for us and the staff person they give you to run the music for the ceremony?  This could really add up!  

Please help!  I'm sure a lot of you will have the same questions when it gets closer... eek! I hope I'm ready!

Thanks.....Dawn

Do we need a marriage license before we go down to Mexico?  And, what about vaccinations?  A guest of mine asked and I didnt have the answer.  Acutally I didnt even think about it.

My final payment is due!  Yikes.  I leave in less than 30 days.  Before I make that payment I was wondering if I've covered everything.  Any last minute questions I should ask or confirm??? scared to make payment.  I know I probably won't hear from planner again once I do.

Originally Posted by tkuzma 

 

 

Hi Dawn, here is an article my photographer sent me before my wedding that I thought was helpful- http://www.deansandersonweddings.com/blog/2012/11/the-very-best-beach-bridal-make-up-for-a-wedding-in-the-riviera-maya/  Hope it's of use to you!

Great article.  thanks!

Originally Posted by murmel 

 

I know the one thing I was told is don't use a foundation that has SPF in it, it will make you look ghostly in photos. So apply sunscreen on your skin directly, then your makeup.

 

Personally, I would make an appointment at MAC (or similar) for a makeup lesson and hints. Plus they give you cheat sheets on how to apply makeup. My husband bought me some professional makeup lessons from a makeup artist and it was so helpful. Plus you can see how different colors look on you.

 

Important things- use a good primer and use waterproof mascara!

Thanks Murmel.... any advice will help.

MAKE UP.  It's time to start  thinking of my make-up.  I'm going to do it myself.  My Fiance doesn't want me to be too made up and i agree.  I'd rather look natural.  So, what kind of base/foundation are you all choosing to wear.  It would be good to get some ideas from those of you who have already been there and from those of you who have already decided on the make-up.  I know it has to be good in humidity etc.  Not sure where to  start with so many choices out there.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!