ckl22

Has anyone done a trash the dress photo session?! I would like to do one and just wondering if you have any advice on locations? I thought the tulum ruins may be a cool place but not sure how that would all work... any suggestions would be appreciated!

Thanks!

BTW I can't wait to see all of the pictures from each of your weddings. I hope to see some other brides during our stay October 8th-15th!

@@ckl22

Thanks!!

We have discussed doing something similar. Do you have a sheet of the excursions that resort credits can be used for?! My WC is really polite but pretty slow at returning emails! Common problem that many brides complain about! 

Sent you the packet! : ) 

@@agarcia1 We did the Italian buffet for our wedding and it was SO delicious! My guests all really enjoyed it and there were so many choices for even the picky eaters to choose from (like me!)

Oops that was meant for @@ckl22 :)

Thanks for your response. I am totally a picky eater so this makes me feel better! 

Hi All! We are getting married in October! Couldn't be more excited. Are any of you planning day excursions or activities for the entire group or letting everyone plan their own activities while they are there for your wedding week?

 

I hope all of your planning is coming along smoothly!

 

Congrats on your upcoming wedding!!  Mine is 2 months away eekss!! I am having a welcome cocktail hour on the day most of my guests are arriving so everyone can meet each other that hasn't already.  I am also giving everyone the option to join me and the soon to be hubby on 2 excursions. One of the reasons I picked Moon Palace is the resort credits so I want to encourage guests to use them. I am planning on doing a group swim with the dolphins on site and the ziplining excursions since that is only a half day. Other than that I am going to let everyone fend for themselves if they want to do anything different.  

Had anyone did plated dinners for the reception? I can't decide btwn that or a buffet.  So hard to choose without tastings!  Any suggestions? 

Hey Ladies

I'm starting to worry about Hair/Makeup.. has anyone had that done at the Spa on the resort? I'm hoping myself along with my 7 bridesmaids can all get it done at the resort but I'm worried we will all end up with braids or something. Anyone have any insight?

Thanks!

Has anyone had their hair/makeup done at the resort? I'm a little worried about that for myself and all of my bridesmaids. Thanks!

Hey All! Any February 2014 Brides here? I just booked my wedding for February 27th

What is everyone doing for dancing? Are you paying extra for a DJ at private dinner or... ? I was thinking of maybe just using the night club.. but I have heard all they play is techno. Anyone been able to experience what it really is like? I'm trying to plan a site visit I'm just not sure if it will happen or not

Originally Posted by lm00956 

 

Has anyone heard any suggestions or reviews on the optional ceremony entertainment? A soloist, classical duet, mariachi, or Mexican trio?

I had the same question as its included in my package (Pure) were you able to get any feedback on this? I don't know what to pick or if it would even be any good... 

Hey Everyone!  I just signed my contact and will be getting married here February 27th, 2014! So Excited : )

I went with the Pure Collection - has anyone else went with this? And if you have what did you do for music for the ceremony - it says you can choose btwn a flute, saxophone, violinist or pipe. Any suggestions? Also it comes with photography package A but I am bring down my own photographer , do you know if they are flexible and will let me switch that out with something of similar value?

Hi Everyone! I am trying to narrow down my venue choice for a February 2014 wedding and came across this hotel. It seems amazing. I am having trouble finding all of the wedding packages pricing. Do they offer an ala carte wedding option? Does anyone have an "extras" price sheet they are willing to share?  I havent been able to read all the posts on here yet.. but it sounds like their are two gazebos you can get married in .. can you also just have a beach wedding? And how is the beach - i had saw a few pictures where it looked like their may be a rockey section that you cannot swim in - is this true?  If we have over 40 guests is the only option for a private dinner the Chill out Lounge? I am a little worried it will be colder at night in February.. anyone have any issues with an outdoor dinner?  Has anyone opted to go to the disco to dance and continue the party instead of a dj? Sorry for all the questions - thanks for any help in advance

Originally Posted by MommyBride14 

 

 

Hi BrideToBe12!  Will you please send me this attachment in a personal message?  Please let us know how your wedding turns out!  I have 30+ people traveling with us for our wedding and I have the same reception ideas as you do!  I feel so clueless and realize that I might need to upgrade my package to the Dreams package.  The one we requested only allows for 1 1/2 hours for dinner at our reception.  Not long enough AT ALL for us! 

would you mind sending me the attachment too? I'd be interested to see it. Thanks!!

If you don't want to upgrade to all Dreams Package you can just stick with your current package and upgrade to a private dinner for 4 hours which ranges from Premium $990, Premium Gold $1,350, or Grand Collection $1,650.. could end up being cheaper depending on what you all want. 

Originally Posted by MommyBride14 

 

I share these same concerns!  I am having a smaller wedding with approximately 40 people and want to still have a fun dance reception with party music, but I don't want to be running back and forth to the ipod when we want to do our first dance/father-daughter dance/cake cutting, etc.  I just booked our date for November 10th, 2013 and feel that I don't know where to go from here!! Is there only an option for a semi-private dinner? ..and where is everyone doing there dancing??

 

HI! depending on the package you choose it may only come with a semi-private dinner but you can upgrade to a private dinner in a specialty restaurant for 4 hours or can rent out the disco for 2 hours until 10 pm. Which Iberostar hotel did you decide on?

Originally Posted by bambaleo 

 

I would definetely double check the mic and speakers situation, because depending on how many people you have and which venue you're using, the speakers that are included might not be enough - you might need to rent extra speakers/subwoofers/etc. I think they provided us with 1 wireless mic, but could be good to bring your own backup just incase.

Thanks Bambaleo - good to know! 

Originally Posted by bambaleo 

 

I would definetely double check the mic and speakers situation, because depending on how many people you have and which venue you're using, the speakers that are included might not be enough - you might need to rent extra speakers/subwoofers/etc. I think they provided us with 1 wireless mic, but could be good to bring your own backup just incase.

Thanks Bambaleo - good to know! 

Originally Posted by Jlmarfa 

 

Hello ckl22, 

 

I just e-mailed my WC at Ibero Beach and she quoted me 250 for a dj setup. We are hooking up a playlist from an ipod and letting that play throughout the night (to avoid bad music). I believe a mic and the speakers are included. Music is a big part of our lives and we are trying to avoid the chicken dance and other wedding songs. 

Thanks for the info! I agree..  I'm a little nervous about a random dj - the chicken dance is a perfect example of what I do not want played .. maybe we will go with an ipod too. 

Originally Posted by Jlmarfa 

 

Hello ckl22, 

 

I just e-mailed my WC at Ibero Beach and she quoted me 250 for a dj setup. We are hooking up a playlist from an ipod and letting that play throughout the night (to avoid bad music). I believe a mic and the speakers are included. Music is a big part of our lives and we are trying to avoid the chicken dance and other wedding songs. 

Thanks for the info! I agree..  I'm a little nervous about a random dj - the chicken dance is a perfect example of what I do not want played .. maybe we will go with an ipod too. 

Does anyone know if you go with the Gold Star Wedding package how much extra it would cost to upgrade to get the private reception dinner and open bar for 4 hours? Also wondering how much they charge for a dance floor and DJ? - has anyone else done this?  Thanks!!

I am in the same boat as you - I am trying to decide btwn the Now Sapphire & Dreams Riviera Cancun. Have you found out anything helpful about the nightlife at NOW? I too am a little worried about it  - I'm thinking we are going to have a group of 40 or so and we all like to have a good time and I don't want to resort to be too quite for us/boring... we are past spring break age.. but still all like to think we can throw um back like we are 21!   It seems like the only bar open late is the lobby and then the disco??? If you hear of anything let me know - Thanks!!! 

Originally Posted by kylat 

HI! this is my first post on here. I'm trying to decide between 3 resorts: Hard Rock Cancun, Playacar Palace and NOW sapphire. I LOVE the look of the Sapphire and how quiet it is compared to the Hard Rock, but i'm a little nervous about the atmosphere being a little too quiet. We are both musicians and like a bit of atmosphere and i'm just worried that it'll be too quiet at night at the Sapphire. Thoughts? How did you find it when you were there? We don't want spring break or anything but we also don't want people coming down to feel like its bed time at 930. please help!

Congrats on your upcoming wedding!! I am considering having my wedding here and I reached out to the resort to get pricing for 2014 and have not heard back and its been over a week, this sounds to be somewhat typical but I would really like to make a final decision soon. Would you be willing to email me what they have sent you? Also do you have any pictures of each of the ceremony sites or know how many people each can hold?  Any info you have and are willing to share would be sooo helpful!! Thanks so much in advance!! 

-Cassie ([email protected])

Originally Posted by ShelliD 

Hi everyone!

My fiance and I just booked our wedding at Dreams for May 3, 2014...so excited! We went for a site visit and met with Claudia the beginning of March and fell in love with the resort We have decided on the Ultimate package and are anticipating 75-100 guests. Our wedding coordinator is Georgina.

A few questions:

1. Does anyone have recommendations for a travel agent? I live in the Washington, DC area but assume it doesn't matter where the travel agent is located since everything is done electronically these days.
2. We are having our reception on the Pool Deck but have been told that there will be another reception at the Pool Terrace at the same time. I'm worried that it will be chaotic, especially if we both have DJs. Previous brides, did this happen to you and what are your thoughts?
3. I received the email with all of the attachments (lighting, linens, DJ, flowers, etc.). In order to book the DJ and light up dance floor, do I have to go through Georgina or should I email the DJ directly?

I have been reading this forum for months now and have loved all of the photos, suggestions and input from everyone...such a great resource especially when planning a wedding long distance

Thanks for your response! I am still deciding btwn this hotel and a few others, but doing a DJ def seems like the way to go! It is a little strange that he disappeared but sounds like you guys still had a great time! 

This video is amazing!! Are you an outside video vender service or the one offered through the Iberostar hotels? Thanks!! 

Hi Emily! I love your photos! where did you have your reception at? did you get a DJ or just use an iPod for music?!