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Hello everyone! I just got back from my wedding at the Grand Sunset Princess! For all of you who are planning a wedding at this location and are looking for more information: - the resort is HUGE. If you are a bride who feels like you would get stressed not knowing where everyone is, be cautious of this resort. It's massive with many different types of rooms. Ex: guests in platinum rooms cannot go into villa section, guests in Deluxe suite cannot go into platinum. You could go days without even seeing your guests because the resort is so large. Also there are many different buffets and lobbies. Luckily our guests all stayed in the same types of room and areas. - food at the resort is okay, nothing special or amazing. Same with our reception meal as well. But as far as Mexico, that's common. The food just won't be like it is at home. - our wedding planner was Guillermo and he was more than helpful. He met all our needs and expectations. I would highly recommend him! Very professional and polite as well. - our ceremony was at the Riviera gazebo on the beach which was amazing. We previously got engaged in the exact same location so it was beautiful to also be married there. Minister was great as well. - we went for our reception at the Ibiza ballroom. We wanted something a little more traditional and private. For those with bigger parties (30 people or more) I would highly recommend this. However it is a little more costly because you are paying extra for the meal per person, and also to rent the ballroom. But SO worth it as it is your own private party for the night. The dj was awesome as well. I honestly could not be more happy with how the reception went! - hair and make-up: those of you who have heard horror stories about this at destination weddings: do not worry! The staff at the spa who do hair and make-up do an amazing job! I brought in a picture of what I was looking for and they got it perfect. Could not complain, and I can be picky with this sort of thing. You won't be disappointed! - photography did an amazing job. The wedding photos in the book they gave us are so beautiful. Even though there is no editing, there doesn't need to be. The pictures itself with the background is breathtaking. A lot of my guests said the pictures are so perfect (with the background) that it looked fake. It's hard to say anything negative about the wedding itself because I was so happy with how everything went. It was such a great experience and all you future brides will not be disapointed! If you have any questions just let me know! I was once in your position and couldn't get enough information about the resort and wedding details. This resort is very well known for weddings (up to 4 a day) so if it takes a while for your wedding planner to get back to you, that's why! They do such a great job. You have made a great decision to have your wedding at the Grand Sunset Princess! - Rebecca

Hello ladies! I am leaving for the Grand Sunset Princess to get married in just 1 more day!!!! Quick question: for the ceremony and also the dj at night - for specific songs you want played, can they plug into your phone? Or do you need to bring a cd with songs for ceremony and reception? Thanks!

Hello everyone! I am just curious to ask if any bride to be/already married are booking/have booked for 10 days. My fiancé and I are getting married in November, and are currently booked in the Villa for 7 days. Most of our guests have booked for the week, but I am now considering the possibility of staying for 10 days, since the week will most likely be a busy one. Anyone else have thoughts on this or anyone who got married and stayed 7 days, would you recommend to stay for 10 days. I am going back and fourth with this idea and am looking for some feedback.

@@mbear2014 that is such great feedback, thank you so much! I am even that much more excited now!

Thanks so much @@mbear2014 for your response! I was getting a little worried as most people seem to be doing the chill out lounge or the beach party. I have booked the Ibiza ballroom as well. Did you bring in your own hard liquor? I was told we can do that as long as it's local (from playa del carmen) also, did you get a dj? How was that? Was there an opportunity for first dance for bride and groom, speeches, etc. Thanks!

@@Lolo63 well this is exciting to be talking to a bride on the same day love this site! Does anyone have experience with booking the ballroom?? I was interested in this idea more because it was privete and more of the "traditional" reception. Does anyone have any pictures they can send that the resort took? Also, how was hair and make up at the resort? I am looking to get both done.

Hello Everyone! I am also a Grand Sunset Princess Bride - wedding date November 5, 2014. I am currently in the process of wedding planning and am looking for any advice, help or even support! We are booking our ceremony in the gazebo, and our reception dinner in the Ibiza ballroom. Anyone else in the process of planning? Would love to hear your thoughts!