monicamb

It was done by Mike Cantarel Films.

I got married June 5th 2013. My mini video is available to look at on Vimeo under Rafael & Monica Gran Caribe.  Who ever is interested.

Sea food soup for sure. 

See pictures I posted.... under album named Gran Caribe Real Resorts Cancun MX in image gallery. Flowers are from Maya Floral. Cake was  made by Gran Caribe Real Resort (I brought my own wedding topper). There's also a picture of the menu. All the food was good, especially the sea food soup. That was so yummy. If I could change things, I would of added some vegetables to the main course. 

See pictures I posted.... under album named Gran Caribe Real Resorts Cancun MX in image gallery. Flowers are from Maya Floral. Cake was  made by Gran Caribe Real Resort (I brought my own wedding topper). There's also a picture of the menu. All the food was good, especially the sea food soup. That was so yummy. If I could change things, I would of added some vegetables to the main course. 

See pictures I posted.... under album named Gran Caribe Real Resorts Cancun MX in image gallery. Flowers are from Maya Floral. Cake was  made by Gran Caribe Real Resort (I brought my own wedding topper). There's also a picture of the menu. All the food was good, especially the sea food soup. That was so yummy. If I could change things, I would of added some vegetables to the main course. 

Originally Posted by monicamb 

 

Got married this year. Hired Mike Cantarell for photos. Horrible.  I cried when I seen them that's how bad they were.  Do not hire them for photos or else your wedding wont be the only place you''ll be crying at. 

I want to clarify Mike Cantarell who does the video (which I have not received yet) uses "Mexican Wedding Photos" for photos.  Pictures were terrible. 

Wedding coordinator will set that up.  If you want to meet with the dj b-4 the wedding make sure you let her know.  Dj will ask you what song you want for first dance, song you guys will make your big entrance to, father & bride dance...etc.  I had Doremixx for dj & yes their good. No complaints. Good choice. 

Got married this year. Hired Mike Cantarell for photos. Horrible.  I cried when I seen them that's how bad they were.  Do not hire them for photos or else your wedding wont be the only place you''ll be crying at. 

5 hours prior to wedding. Time goes by so fast. Trust me when I tell you this. That way your not rushed.  I just got married June 5th 2013. They do a good job at the salon. They have pictures of up do's you can pick from. They pin up your hair so good it won't move one bit.  I'm really picky, I couldn't believe I liked my hair. Good luck.

I did bottle openers with their names engraved, and tied a ribon on it that said happily ever after. Got the roll of ribon at Michaels

The resort will honor the original price they gave you for the guest pass, even if they had a price increase. 

I can respond to this. When you pay for the guest pass it includes their meal & the pass to the hotel from I believe 8am to 11pm.  They can take advantage of food & drinks and everything else as if they were staying at the hotel. 

Selling Allure Lace Bridal Gown Style 9005. Color ivory/silver/gold. Also selling sign.  "Here comes the bride my mommy"  Sign as pink bows.

I had Paty too.  She made my reception look really nice.  I bought the flowers from a outside vendor though.  Yes she told me that I would have to pay the outside vendor fee of $350 too for photographer. You shouldn't have to pay for a day pass unless you plan on feeding the photographer.  Remember to tell your non Royal guest that they can come to the hotel early if they want.  I had some downtime while I took pictures, so my guest went to the bar, but if your guest don't know they can help them self's to the bars they wont go. Make sure you get you moneys worth & let your guest know.  It rained on my wedding day.  Make sure you have a plan if it rains. Usually if it stops raining for a bit, the photography will quickly take some pictures at the beach.  You need to decide who is going to be part of these pictures, because you may only have 20 mins on the beach & you wasted 15 of those minutes with group pictures & now you only have 5 mins for pictures with you & your husband, but then remember to take a group pictures later, because my photographer never reminded me & before you knew it, it was time for him to leave.  

Good luck & I wish you the best, 

Most of all I hope it doesn't rain on your wedding day. Hope you have a safe flight.  

The hotel charges $350, & they will try to charge you one fee for photographer &  another fee for camera guy.

OK I just sent them to your email.

See pictures under image gallery, destination wedding photos, Gran Caribe Real Resorts MX.  That will show you pictures I took when I was there on June 5th 2013.  (Reception & Venue locations)

If children are going, Gran Caribe is a good choice.  They have two water slides & they have a kids club there, you can drop off your kids while you hang out with family.  Both Royal & Gran Caribe have night life entertainment everyday, like a band or show...etc.  There both good hotels.  The Royal is more fancy, has a much bigger pool & nicer spa.

Cocktail cold canapes & champagne 1hr 10.00 per guest, Cocktail hot canapes & champagne 1hr 15.00 per guest & Cocktail open bar & hot canapes 20.00 per guest.  Have your Wedding coordinator email you the list of all options you have & pricing.  They have this list available.

I never did a site visit.  See pictures a posted under albums, Gran Caribe Real Resorts Cancun MX.  It took pictures of different locations at Gran Caribe & the Royal.  I just got married June 5th 2013.

I just got married on June 5th 2013.  I got married in the chapel.  It was pretty hot in there even though there were fans.  You will be OK but if your soon to be husband has a suit on he will probably start sweating. Weather is weird out there right now.  When I was there it rained a lot, locals were saying it hasn't rained like that in 10 years.  My regret is that I didn't have a plan in case it rained.  Make sure you have a plan.  When you get married in the chapel and it happens to be raining, were are you going to take pictures?  If the rain stops for a bit most photographers will take some pictures on the beach real quick.  Who will be part of these pictures and who's not?  Time is very limited if its raining.  

I got my flowers from Maya Floral.  I got my bouquet, 2 bridesmaids bouquets, 6 large centerpieces, 6 small centerpieces.  Total 845.00.  They charge 20.00 per bag for rose petals. Theres pictures of my reception on instagram under monicazlife.  Maya Floral did a great job.  My guest were really impressed.  [email protected]

See their website, it tells you which rooms have full access to the royal.  The Gran Master 1 Bedroom suite & above gives you access the Royal.  I had access to both hotels when I stayed.  The Royal seems to have more of a mature older crowd.  Gran Caribe seemed to have a younger fun crowd.  Royal is a prettier hotel, the pool is way bigger.  The food at the Gran Caribe was sometimes better than the food at the Royal.  The restaurants at the Royal are better.  You have to make reservations to most of the restaurants before you can eat at them.  Gran Caribe has water slides that adults and children can go on.  They are a lot of fun.  Adults please be careful on the slides though, water you drop in is not that deep, you will get a bit scratched up.  Unfortunately by friend must of landed wrong & busted her knee opened.  She had to be taken to the hospital in the ambulance.  So please be careful.

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Thank you so much for taking these and posting them, for those of us that couldn't do a site visit this is very helpful. I hope you had an amazing wedding.