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Can anyone that has just returned from the resort verify if there was a new casino just added to Coba? One of my guests read on trip advisor that there is a new casino called WIN WIN with 40 slots and black jack???

Processional Music: Better Together - Jack Johnson, I Do - Colbie Caillat, All Your Life - The Band Perry.   I think I will be walking down the isle to Somewhere Over the Rainbow- Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.  

Recessional Music: Marry You - Bruno Mars, Rhythm of Love - Plain White T's or You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall N Oats.

Does anyone know anything about "day passes" for guests?  We have friends that are flying in the day of our wedding for a family vacation (staying at Barcelo Maya) and would like to take a taxi over and attend the reception/dance.  Does anyone know that if they are only attending a private event at the resort whether or not they would be charged to get in???

Hi Kat, 

Our ceremony only took about 20 minutes, so you should be fine for time. Although I am not a photographer. We were there in December when the days are really short and at that time the sun went down around 5pm. The days should be getting longer now. 

 

We ate at the Porto Fino Restaurant. 

I just wanted to let everyone know that we did the legal wedding ceremony, blood test and all. We were allowed to exchange our own vows during the ceremony before the exchange of rings. 

 

I know that other brides have experienced different things, but I just wanted to let everyone know it is possible. 

 

I had a woman judge and she was fantastic. 

We specifically asked for no wedding gifts since everyone was paying, but we did get cash from some. Usually with destination weddings, if you want gifts, they can send them to your home after the wedding. 

 

For favours we gave upon arrival bubba keg mugs with a lip balm in then with a little tag that said "To have and to hold and keep your drink cold", the other side had their names and said a little thank you for attending. On the tables for favours we had printed little tent cards on card stock that was to function as the place card and also informed our guests we donated to the OSPCA (animal shelter) in lieu of traditional wedding favours. Speeches happened at the poolside after party, we paid for the package with a full bar and dj which included a microphone. We only had like 26 people, but for group meetings we met at the main Coba buffet as there was enough room. We just sat in two of their longest tables. 

Hi Egagne87!  We are leaving for Mexico in 30 days and have the venue for our reception as you did.  Wondering if you can answer a couple questions regarding Portofino restaurant:

Did they allow music during the dinner?

Is there anything on the menu you HIGHLY recommend ( we are doing the stuffed chicken, assorted apps and 3 milks cake)?

Did you have a head table? If so, how many were at it? We have 10 total in our wedding party....

We have 50 guests coming- do you think there will be enough room for dancing at the Jacuzzi Pool or did you think it was tight?

Hi Everyone, 

 

I got married on December 19th, 2013. We stayed from December 15-29th (our guests stayed from December 15-22). We did the "Unforgettable" wedding package, LEGAL wedding. 

Hotel we stayed at: Coba

Hair: Coba Spa

Ceremony: Tulum Gazebo

Dinner: Porto Fino

Reception: Arrecife Jacuzzi Pool (Coba)

 

We brought our photographer from Toronto. 

 

If anyone would like me to speak to anything or write a review please let me know. 

Thanks egagne87 for posting this! I would love to know more about your wedding- I am getting married at the end of February and we are eating at the Portofino with our reception at the Jacuzzi Pool in Coba!   Couple questions for you:

How many guests did you have and did you think the Jacuzzi Pool area was large enough for people to dance?  We have a little over 50 and I am worried about it being large enough-

What was your menu at Portofino and did your guests like it?

Did your wedding party give speeches?  Any spot you would recommend to do this (dinner versus reception)

What did you think of the Coba Salon? How much was it to get your hair done?

Would LOOOOVE to be able to email you!!! Sounds like we have the exact same wedding day J