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Thanks for sharing!

We did not send out formal invites.  They were just unnecessary and I didn't want to pay for them. 

 

I sent a postcard STD 1 year in advance.  About a month later I sent an email "invitation" with resort details and the form to book their rooms and RSVP.  (And my Travel Agent followed up with another email after mine)

 

I don't regret the decision at all, although I do hope my guests aren't like "where the hell is my formal invite?!?!"  What sucks is my SST says "formal invite to follow" because I bought them and mailed them before I decided against actual formal invites.  Ooops.

Thanks!! This makes me feel better!!!

I feel your pain on the low turn out... I haven't had a lot of guests confirm they were going yet and it's started to get me down... I just had to remember that we chose a destination wedding because that's was WE wanted.. it is our dream wedding and we weren't willing to sacrifice our dream day to fit everyone else's wishes... We had originally tried, but no matter what there was someone who couldn't come or had something to say about the location.... I would try to just focus on what's really important to you and your groom to be, if it's your dream to have a destination wedding.... PLEASE do it and if people can't understand that is their problem... The people that really love you, where may not be able to afford to go, they will still be able to be happy for you!

CONGRATS!!!!! 

Hi YProyor!!

Cograts on your wedding!!! I hope this information I found is helpful...  We are getting married at Gran Poto Real in Playa and the vendor fee is $350...  But I did happen to come across this regarding your resort while looking for a photographer... This is what they had to say about the vendor fee...

Iberostar Paraiso Beach, Iberostar Pariso Lindo: Mixed answers. We have shot there approximately 4 times. A couple times they required we spent the night, and the others were told we weren’t allowed but they would make an exception.

Iberostar Quetzal, Iberostar Tucan (Playacar locations): Vendor fees of $350 for MTM Studios. Not a per/person fee.  Day passes are required if we are to access food/beverages during the wedding… otherwise no bracelets or all inclusive access

Mysticjade,

Congrats on getting your plans/budget in order!!!

I'm just curious... When and where is your wedding???

My FI and I are getting married 01/07/15 at the Gran Porto Real in Playa Del Carmen!! We are soooo excited!!!!

I am planning my own wedding for Jan 2015 at the Gran Porto Real in Playa Del Carmen... And Also have been to a wedding 2 years ago in the Riveria Maya area.. It is absolutely beautiful there... She was married at the Barcelo Tropical Resort and the wedding was beautiful and we had a fantastic time!

My bit of advice would be to start the planning early... Our wedding isn't until 01/2015 and I've got the resort, photographer, videographer, and DJ all booked!  It's NEVER too early!! 

Also, don't be afraid to look up outside vendors for services--but DO check with your resort and ask what the vendor fee is for bringing outside services... Our resort is 350.00 per vendor... With that said, some of the outside vendors WILL be worth it!! Just check all the prices and compare the services to what is offered at your resort... For example... We have booked outside vendors for ALL (photographer/videographer and DJ)... First I booked my photographer simply because I fell in LOVE with his photography style... And yes, I am paying more than the resort photograher... BUT the pictures are worth it!!! Also, I asked him if he preferred a videographer and he did have one that he did work with and because they know each other they go in as one company saving me a $350 vendor fee!!  

Ask your vendors for referrals!! They work a LOT of weddings and know who you should look into and who you should stay away from!!

Hope this helps!!! 

Good Luck with the wedding!!!