ceiba del mar hotel and spa

[dailycandy]

Hi All,

I booked my wedding 9/09 at Ceiba Del mar, the WC Denise & Nayeli is great to work with, they are very sweet and helpful. as well as the florist they referal to, andrea is supper too. Just can't wait. I will tell you more when I get there

[ask9999]

question for other Ceiba brides-- I tried several times to email Nayeli today and it bounced back. Has anyone else encountered this problem?

 

THanks,

Ari

[ask9999]

Also- Are any of you trying to organize any excursions for your guests while there? If so, what companies are you using. I am thinking about doing a sunset sail or snorkel. Thanks

[nicitica]

My good friend was married here in June with 65 guests. They loved it! I was unable to attend only bc my best friend's wedding was the week prior in Puerto Rico. However, I have seen pics and talked to friends and family who attended and did not hear one negative. I am actually planning to book 4-5 nights here for our honeymoon after our wedding in Akumal. One note. my friend did mention that everything was a charge... tables, dj, etc.. everything is a fee, just like if you were doing the wedding yourself through multiple vendors. Not sure if other resorts have all inclusive wedding packages. I know they were pleased overall with how everything turned out. Also, they were able to negotiate on the room rates for guests and got a great deal. I recommend negotiating if you are there during a slower season. Good luck! And let me know if any of you travel there since I'm planning our honeymoon stay there. ) Thanks! Nicole

[Matt Adcock]

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Originally Posted by ask9999 question for other Ceiba brides-- I tried several times to email Nayeli today and it bounced back. Has anyone else encountered this problem? THanks, Ari

Nayelli is NO longer with Ceiba. Please direct all your inquiries to Denise.


Email Denise Courtney

Wedding Coordinator & Groups Manager
Ceiba del Mar Spa Resort
Phone. 52 998 872 80 60
Fax. 52 998 872 80 61
The Ceiba del Mar Spa Resort - A Riviera Maya Luxury Hotel


This place is really a beautiful boutique hotel. Not surprisingly, the staff is superb and the location speaks for itself.

We were recently shooting a small wedding (5 guests) really 7 because Sol and I were invited for dinner with the Bride and Groom, her mom and dad, and her little baby girl. She is a BDWF bride and actually recently posted her review here on this thread.

Direct link to her photos: 09.19.09 Vanessa y Steve | Wedding at Ceiba del Mar | Photos by Matt and Sol


Just for research sake... Here are a few more events there.. Visualization when virtually planning takes you a LONG LONG way...

Vincent | Stephanie and Shane

Sol | Teresa and Joe

Sol | Victor and Julie



One of the PRIMARY benefits Ceiba has is its beautiful pier location. This is the perfect spot for dusk weddings, private dinners and small receptions. I'm almost sold that one visit to this spot and you will FALL IN LOVE...like we did... wow, its amazing.

Here are a few images... First two are the pier location... LOVE the turquoise waters that the RM is known for!





Here is a view from one of the Penthouse suites...Vanessa is our model


With such a tiny wedding, we highly recommend the end of the pier (no under the palapa because lighting is difficult underneath when its bright outside... also why we recommend dusk light.




You can see how beautiful the dusk light is here...just wowser!





Hope this helps visualize the spot!

[amybermuda]

Gorgeous pics! Thanks Matt

 

I would have picked there had it not been so much easier at other resorts to plan.

[Matt Adcock]

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Originally Posted by amybermuda Gorgeous pics! Thanks Matt I would have picked there had it not been so much easier at other resorts to plan.

Thanks for the nice comment about our photos

Bummer it was tough to plan there. I wonder what they could have done differently or if you have any suggestions (in case they are listening) as to how they can woo more guests. We really love it there.

I needed to add, not only does Ceiba have a killer dock location, but there beach is also a great spot for weddings as well and they have multiple reception locations that are indoors / outdoors as well. Hopefully, we will get to spend a few nights there soon enough so we can work on our commercial folio of images of the location... As they say: coming soon eh?

Saludos,
mateo

[lucy_goosey]

Hi there group!

Can anyone please tell me what makeup/hair person or salon you used? Did you go through the hotel spa or a separate source?

Thanks!

[dailycandy]

Hello Lucy,

I had my wedding at ceiba del mar and i did my own make up and hair. But you would ask Denise she will refer you to some one who do great job on the make up & hair. Denise is very helpful and the hotel service is really really good. you will also get great great photo out of this location, very romantic, peaceful, it is a germ.

[ask9999]

Question for Ceiba Brides- Did all of your guests stay at the hotel? I am looking for some hotel or guest house options nearby and was wonderign if you could recommend any?

 

Thanks!