Keelyw02

Well we did it!!!!

And it was the most amazing day ever. It was absolutely perfect. We got married on the beach at 4pm and a private reception in the palapa. 28 people, it was perfect. We had the BBQ buffet which was amazing! And partied the night away, staff were amazing. My glass was never empty!

Here's a few of our pics, we used adventure photos who we only booked 2 days before! And so glad we did because he was amazing.

Myself and the bridesmaids had our hair and make up at the spa and they were great. They have a I got book of hairstyles to choose from. My hair in particular was amazing! I was so pleased with it. The only thing I would say that if paying it is pricey!

It was the most amazing day and holiday and wouldn't change a thing! Any questions please just ask!!

Keely x

Hi ladies!

So it's only 11 weeks until our big day!!

I'm just finalising all of our choices and I have a few questions, if anybody could answer I would be so greatful.

First is ceremony music- walking down the aisle. What did you have? Is it played through a speaker?! Could I have a violinist or something?

Next is reception dinner, did anybody have the BBQ option? If so how was it? Is it served like a buffet or do I need to pick exact dishes?

anybody know how long it takes in the golf buggy to get to the private beach from the hotel? (Forms are asking for lots of times and I have no idea how to time it!)

Can I have drinks reception on the beach after ceremony?

Honestly I'd appreciate any wealth of information right now. I'm freaking out but excited! 32 of us going!

Thanks in advance,

Keely.

I'm really starting to get excited especially know that I'm filling out the paperwork. Time flies by as I felt like we just got engaged. I wish we could afford to book the presidential package but it just wasn't in the budget. We are going with the gold package and just having the reception in the restaurant. The palapa looks beautiful and I would have loved to book it.

We were shocked with how many booked, 53 total including 12 kids. I'm lucky that no one right now is looking to get pregnant so the Zika virus is not an issue. We would like to start a family soon but I was told that you only have to wait 6mos before you try.

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Wow 53! That's great. I know, it's put a bit of a downer on it as its some of my best friends but it can't be helped.

I'm lucky as my parents are paying for the wedding and as I think they were expecting a 20k wedding here they were quite happy with the price!! I think the restaurant reception looks lovely too. My main aim was to get married on a beach so I'm happy!

I just want it to be relaxed as I'm a really nervous/anxious person!

Hi Keely,

I'm getting married Jan 2017 and you are right in saying the wedding coordinator contacts you closer to the date as this is what is happening with me now. Rodrigo won't be you're actual coordinator as he assigns one about 2 months before the wedding.

As for photography I had a heart attack when I was getting quotes and the FI put a stop to spending that much. I got in touch with a photographer who was reasonable but with the penalty fee of bringing her on resort it was again too expensive. She told me every bride deserves professional photography and offered a package for a couples shoot in our wedding gear a couples days after our wedding ceremony in Playa deal Carmen for a fraction of the price ($500 USD). So we are doing the friends and family thing for the day of the wedding and the couples shoot a couple days later. Hope this helps!

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Thank you, that's a great idea actually!

January, so not long now! How are you feeling?! Do you have a lot of guests going?

I'm really nervous but excited. I've had a lot of close friends drop out because of Zika virus and them wanting babies soon!

And thank you Calgarybride2015! I'll definitely have a look at those photographers.

Hey,

We have booked our wedding for the Grand Sirenis on the 25th August 2017, we have decided to go for the presidential package and have been assigned Rodrigo as our wedding coordinator. Has anybody dealt with him?

Just wondering if anyone on here has gone for the presidential package, and have any tips?

Has anybody held their reception on the beach? We are considering the Palapa ATM as I can't seem to find any photos of the beach receptions.

Look forward to hearing back

Rachel

Hi Rachel,

We are getting married in April. We have also booked the presidential package and have Rodrigo as our coordinator. We've not had much correspondence but every time I have emailed he has replied and been very helpful. I don't have to do much till nearer the time!

We have booked the palapa because it looks lovely and private, even though there's only around 20 of us.

I'd just like to ask everyone a question about photographers! I have had lots of quotes but they are so expensive. I am debating borrowing a friends very good camera and getting others to take shots. Any one got advice/experience for me please?!

Thanks,

Keely.