Lindsay Green

Michelle, I have been to Cancun and the Mayan area dozens of times. It is safer than New York City. You will be absolutely fine, I promise.

We are April 24 as well. See you there!

Hey There I just got my final quote - and here is how the taxes broke out... For the packacge price of $2999 - taxes of 297.20 were already included. The 11% tax was added to the decorations, chairs, sound system, boquets and additional photography package. The 15% service charge and 11% tax was added to the extra hors d'ouvres, extra meals, champagne toast, and cake. No tax or service charge was charged on the extra hour extension, room drops or candles. I hope this helps

Hey There I just got my final quote - and here is how the taxes broke out... For the packacge price of $2999 - taxes of 297.20 were already included. The 11% tax was added to the decorations, chairs, sound system, boquets and additional photography package. The 15% service charge and 11% tax was added to the extra hors d'ouvres, extra meals, champagne toast, and cake. No tax or service charge was charged on the extra hour extension, room drops or candles. I hope this helps

Hi Ladies! Well we just got back from our visit a couple of days ago. We stayed at a different resort for the trip but drove to Jade to meet Pilar and check it out. First and foremost - Pilar and Daisy are INCREDIBLE. She took over two hours to meet with us and show us around - and we have already booked and placed our deposit. We were very interested in the reception locations and had scheduled Mix bar, pergola and the terrace. We have about 50 people coming and wanted to see the layout. After checking everything out we moved our reception to CinCin - and I am so excited. The terrace could accomodate us, but the area that would be used for dancing is very small, and not central. Pilar made a good point in saying that you dont have the ocean view at night - something I hadn't thought of. The other options for locations are much more accomadating, and I believe, much nicer now that I have seen them. Regardless, it will be beautiful. Darius (the bartender at Mix) is fantastic. We told him we hadnt yet decided on a signature drink - he asked our colours and starting making us samplers. The reviews about him are spot on. I also met with adventure - as we are using them for our photography. They completely cover the getting ready, ceremony and most of the reception for an additional $700 on top of the divine package. Their photos were lovely, and you get the disc with them all - free of copywrite. They suggested that we make of list of certain shots we would like and they will make sure they do this for us. Not once were we told "no" we couldnt do something - they were very accomodating with all my requests (including bringing gluten free cake mix for our cake). We arranged some extra events (golfing and a trip to playa) through the concierge. They were very accomodating as well. After our trip around the resort we were invited to spend the day - which we did. The service around the resort was fantastic, the rooms beautiful, and the staff so friendly. The resort has something for everyone - adults pool, kids pool, and the beach. The beach is rocky - but there are swim friendly areas for those who love the surf. The rooms are all stunning - even the basic room selection. After our meeting, FI sat me down and said we had to talk. I was a little stressed as to what the problem was. He pulled out some beautiful crystal earrings with aquamarine that he purchased at the jewelry store at the resort. They are to wear with my dress and they are stunning. He wanted me to have something special, and blue, for our day and he thought it would be very special if they came from Jade. He is a winner!! I feel very lucky I was able to make this trip - but for the many brides who are not - DO NOT STRESS. These women are professionals, and very, very good at what they do. They are on top of all the details, so you dont have to be. Let her know your vision and she will make it come true. Just know that when you arrive everything will be handled, and fantastic. I met a few brides there, and watched a wedding, and all was well - actually, better than well. Both FI and I hugged Pilar and Daisy when we left - and couldnt thank them enough. 3 months and 12 days to go. We can't wait!! If I can answer any questions - just let me know. All the info is still fresh.

Absolutely! It is the main reason I am visiting (well that, and the whole sun and relaxation part ).

Hey all. Fi and I are heading to cancun on Monday and have a meeting with pilar on wednesday. If there is anything I can look at for you, let me know. I will be getting a good look at the reception set ups ( my biggest fear) and finalizing details.

I just ordered hand painted authentic maracas from a supplier in Mexico. For $326 (including tags, date, logo, shipipng and tax) they are making 40 of them. This saves me the hassle of getting them there and they are gorgeous. I am using them for my place cards, and "shake for a kiss" as well as the reception gift. http://www.maracasartanddesign.com

We have the same date and a jan fitting. Congrats!!

Hi Ladies! I just booked a trip for the first week in Jan so that I can visit the resort, scope the venue locations and have a chat with Pilar before we are there in April for the wedding. If anyone needs anything in particular looked at, just let me know and I will add it to my list. Happy to help

Congrats! We will be there then - ours is the 24. What locations did you select?

It depends on your package, menu and events. We are divine, with extended reception, and cocktail party. I have worked it out to just under 100 pp, including the tax.

Who knows! I will give a complete update when I get back. I know it will for sure be helpful!

I am having the same difficulty. We have over 45 guests, so the long table isnt going to work. I am going to do my best at describing what I am thinking (which may sound ridiculous). Let me know if it makes sense to you. I am also going to visit while on vacay in Jan and see if this will work. I was planning on setting up a large square table (possibly elevated) for FI and I, as well as the BM's and GM's. Directly in front of us are the doors to inside, and space for the dance floor. Off to the left and right of us will be two long tables with the guests. They only offer square tables, not round, so in theory this should work. In front of the doors is more space, making it my suggestion for the dance floor.

April 24 2012 at Now Jade. SOOOOO excited!

We based everything off our travel agency timelines. Given the early booking discount we received I needed to send my save the date as an email in July (for April 2013 wedding). Final payment was due Oct 5 - so this gave people time to put there deposit down and plan their finances around the payment deadlines. I sent the formal invites in August once they were ready - bt most had already put down their deposit by then. So now, 6 months out, we have our confirmed attendees, and a good idea of where our budget stands. We also used a wedding website, where we post updates etc. It was a good thing we did it so early - the price went up over $600 per person !!

They offer a signature drink for both the cocktail hr and ceremony. 80 ppl??? Wow. We have 45 and I am stressing

I was wondering if any past brides were still on here who could comment on their menu choices. We are looking at smoked salmon appie, lobster bisque, choice of beef/shrimp or tuna steak with Cajun, and creme brûlée. Any comments on any of those ? Please let me know. Thanks.

I was wondering if any past brides were still on here who could comment on their menu choices. We are looking at smoked salmon appie, lobster bisque, choice of beef/shrimp or tuna steak with Cajun, and creme brûlée. Any comments on any of those ? Please let me know. Thanks.

we created a logo for our April wedding in Mexico. We then had leather travel wallets made with the logo, as well as luggage tags - that had each persons name engraved on one. We included a pen with the logo - and created an invitation that looks just like an airline ticket! We boxed them in a beautiful gold box with ribbon. If I could figure out how to post an image I would show you! Very unique and everyone loved them.

Where did you see this? Our date is April 24 2012, and all she sent me was the planning forms. I would love for the DJ to be included. Let me know where you read that.

Yes, I was there last Feb. We didnt swim with the dolphins, but we did spend the entire day exploring the park - and it was fantastic. I was actually looking at having our wedding there - but the availability wasn't what we were looking for. I highly recommend it!

Hi Susannah The xcaret park (which is about 30 min from Now Jade) is a great place. They offer the dolphin swimming, and it is an amazing place for a day trip. Check out their website xcaret.com for information.

would love NOW Jade - wedding is April 2013.

I just got a quote to add to the divine pkg. it is about 700 more for full day coverage (getting ready, ceremony, pics and reception). They take great photos, and compared to the 20 other quotes I received are much more fairly priced. I am sticking with adventure.