Barcelo Maya Palace Brides

[julienelson0713]

Originally Posted by Kristina610 

 

Hi ladies, have any of you been married in July? We have a July date and I'm not sure about how hot it will be. We have been to this resort in July twice in the past but I don't remember how hot it was at night. I'm trying to decide if it would be ok to have our reception on the beach. I really don't want to have it in the banquet room when we will be at such a beautiful beach! Thoughts??

 

I am also getting married in July! What's your wedding date? I was initially worried about the heat as well, but we kept an eye on the weather network over the summer and it didn't seem too hot! My parents were in the mayan riviera in July and said you'll want to spend lots of time at the pool. We are going to have our reception indoors to give our guests a break from the heat. I think that we will be spending TONS of time outside during the week we are there, so people won't mind being inside for 3 hours at dinner time. I've also heard on this forum that it can be VERY windy...I'd rather not have sand being blown into my food!!! I really thought I wanted dinner on the beach, but I'm happy with the decision to have it in inside.

[FireyNurse]

Originally Posted by mrsnova 

 

Thank you! You have been so much help! Did you speak with the officiant at all before the ceremony started or do you relay messages through the WC?

 

I love the Hands poem! I guess since we are writing our own short vows that will be a good time when he asks us to say something

Nope, we didn't speak with the officiant at all before, just told Victoria that we wanted a reading done and she set it up with him I guess. You would tell her the same if you were doing a sand ceremony or something else extra. My husband said that the officiant spoke with him briefly right before I walked down the aisle when he asked if we'd been together long and little questions like that. He made my husband face him until I got close enough down the aisle (at the gazebo) and then he had him turn around to see me....talk about suspense! )

[WeddingCancun]

Originally Posted by Kristina610 

 

Hi ladies, have any of you been married in July? We have a July date and I'm not sure about how hot it will be. We have been to this resort in July twice in the past but I don't remember how hot it was at night. I'm trying to decide if it would be ok to have our reception on the beach. I really don't want to have it in the banquet room when we will be at such a beautiful beach! Thoughts??

 

i think the best option is a beautiful reception on the beach. July is really hot and humid but always with a nice breeze.

[mrsnova]

Originally Posted by gilmana 

 

We did not pay for 2 nights for our photographer because it ended up being more than $500 (we had 2 photographers and there was an event there so I guess prices were higher than normal?)... so we said we'd pay the fee.  Our WC told us to tell smile market that the photographer and videographer were from the same group so we wouldn't have to pay $1000.  I believe we could have gotten out of it, if we completely ignored Smile Market.  The only thing I can think of - is if they stopped us at the front desk as we were checking out.  Barcelo really should separate themselves from that group.    

So weird because Smile Market just emailed me today asking if I had a photographer lol! I will just follow your guys' advice and ignore them!

 

Did you pay the fee directly to them or your WC?

[melissa2014]

Has anyone received the email from the WC about colour choices ?? I am not getting married for another 18 months so I'm not booked yet If you have it and would be able to email me at melissaburns1984@hotmail.com . Thanks Melissa

[gilmana]

Originally Posted by mrsnova 

 

So weird because Smile Market just emailed me today asking if I had a photographer lol! I will just follow your guys' advice and ignore them!

 

Did you pay the fee directly to them or your WC?

OMG - are you serious??  Those guys are ANNOYING!  

 

We paid the fee directly to them. When we went their credit card machines were not working (not online) so we were about ready to leave and be like - well you had your chance, but then they got them going... our WC, Jacqueline just politely reminded us to pay them before we left.  She only mentioned it like 2 times and we saw her a lot.  I think she understands the frustrations of the bride and groom with having to pay that large fee.  

[Lyman]

THx for sharing the Hand Poem, FireyNurse! it would go perfectly with a gorgeous hand sculpture that this couple had custom made for their reception table centerpiece........seen here. 

 

Congrats to all you destination brides, and wishing you the wonderful weddings of your dreams! Enjoy

[Moments That Matter]

I think your indoor reception idea is brilliant, julienelson0713, and you're right about being outside a lot during your week here, so a wonderful air-conditioned wedding meal will be a very nice treat Great decision......Enjoy

 

 

 

team MTM asst, Lynda

[WeddingCancun]

Originally Posted by julienelson0713 

 

 

I am also getting married in July! What's your wedding date? I was initially worried about the heat as well, but we kept an eye on the weather network over the summer and it didn't seem too hot! My parents were in the mayan riviera in July and said you'll want to spend lots of time at the pool. We are going to have our reception indoors to give our guests a break from the heat. I think that we will be spending TONS of time outside during the week we are there, so people won't mind being inside for 3 hours at dinner time. I've also heard on this forum that it can be VERY windy...I'd rather not have sand being blown into my food!!! I really thought I wanted dinner on the beach, but I'm happy with the decision to have it in inside.

 

it's a great decision. Enjoy your wedding without the buzz from the mosquitoes!

 

[julienelson0713]

Originally Posted by melissa2014 

 

Has anyone received the email from the WC about colour choices ?? I am not getting married for another 18 months so I'm not booked yet

If you have it and would be able to email me at melissaburns1984@hotmail.com .

Thanks

Melissa

 

 

 

I emailed you the section of the planning process that focused on flowers/colors of decor! Hope it's helpful!