Jessica Lerda

I'm working with Lillian and she's pretty good at responding- usually within 24 hrs.

Hi, I'm new to this thread but getting married here on May 9, 2014. Has anyone used Ocean Photo Studios...thoughts? Thinking of going with Gallery E

Hi, Hard Rock is one of my favorites I have found during my resort research for my wedding in either April or May 2014...if I book there I will keep you all posted. Would like to follow to see any new info...good luck to you all

@bella92008, is the Azul Fives all-inclusive or do you have to pay additionally for the gourmet inclusive- that resort is on my top 3 list but their meal plan was confusing me and I didn't want my guest to be confused if I chose there.

@ lembrich & @Jinele Fracasso, I'm also looking at April/May 2014- when you said you went last year for 7 days, what time of year was it? Jan-May are high season but the closer you get to the summer, it's supposedly cheaper and then alot cheaper June-Nov/Dec. I have been researching like a nut for 6 months and the best advice I got was to wait until prices come out for flights and charters from AppleVacations (11 months prior to your date) so that you can have a really good idea of the prices- as of now they are just estimating! I know we are all anxious to book, but I personally did not want to pick a resort not knowing if it was affordable or not for everyone. I was at the Now Jade back in September 2012 for my friends wedding, she had about 65 people come and everyone had a great time! What really matters in the end is the people but I know we all want everything to be perfect. Nice hotel, not great check in service but otherwise good service, nice rooms (views not so good), good food, nice pools and pool bars, nice setting overall. We stayed for 3 nights and paid 950 pp in september. They got married on the beach and it was very simple then had heavy appetizers and cake at their outdoor area by buffet restaurant then we all went to the disco and danced the night away. I would say it's more of a 4 star, nothing is very lavish but it's clean, modern and easy to get around + probably affordable for most of your guests- there is also a all-adults size then fam side which is nice! I'm just not looking there personally because I can't do somewhere my friend went, lol...but I think it's a good place to have a wedding.

Thinking April or May, but waiting for prices. Did you already book the Palace?

Amanda, when is your wedding?

Hi, I also am looking into having our wedding in spring 2014 and seem to be on the same page as you- I want a lively, kid friendly (but not too many), modern but not stuffy resort with some unique wedding options, great food and good alcohol. I'm looking to stick to: 3 nights 1,000 or less 5 nights 1200 or less 7 nights 1500-1600 I have been researching on and off for months and I do believe all Secrets are adults only. The Palace could be an option but I personally was told to wait for flights to come out to get a more accurate price (they will be out 11 months prior to your date). My agent also suggested Ocean Coral Turquesa, it looks nice and seems to get pretty good reviews- I haven't looked into their weddings yet though.