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[Mahalo79]

Hey,

Just wondering how you got the free wedding pkg offered to you?  Usually it's only a promo for US brides and I see you are from Toronto, so I'm curious!!  Thank you!

Originally Posted by nv+gms 

We also decided to go with the free wedding pkg even though our TA has a special agreement with the resort to provide another pkg that almost exactly met our needs for 2600.  However, in the end when I teased out the things that I didn't want and things that I wanted - it worked out that the free wedding pkg with upgraged room and our add ons was the same value as the basic junior suite combined the pkg my TA offered.  We decided the room upgrade was important to us.  Best thing I would suggest is to look at each pkg critically - assign value to each item you want (costs from the lomas website); determine if some valueless hold value (i.e,. nice to have vs have to have).  Then look at the lomas site to see what extra stuff you want that the pkg don't provide and add everything up to compare. 

Sky wedding - I thought about it too - but in the end I chose the beach because we've always wanted a true beachfront wedding.

I have attached a document with all the private reception sites.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sites.doc

[vajen]

Thank you so much for your input!  I wasn't able to download the info. on sites....it said I didn't have permission?

 

Originally Posted by nv+gms 

We also decided to go with the free wedding pkg even though our TA has a special agreement with the resort to provide another pkg that almost exactly met our needs for 2600.  However, in the end when I teased out the things that I didn't want and things that I wanted - it worked out that the free wedding pkg with upgraged room and our add ons was the same value as the basic junior suite combined the pkg my TA offered.  We decided the room upgrade was important to us.  Best thing I would suggest is to look at each pkg critically - assign value to each item you want (costs from the lomas website); determine if some valueless hold value (i.e,. nice to have vs have to have).  Then look at the lomas site to see what extra stuff you want that the pkg don't provide and add everything up to compare. 

Sky wedding - I thought about it too - but in the end I chose the beach because we've always wanted a true beachfront wedding.

I have attached a document with all the private reception sites.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sites.doc

[nv+gms]

Not sure.  It has always been an option.  I haven't actually "booked" the pkg because I didn't do all the math until a week ago but I know for sure that it was offered and discussed with my TA.  The only thing you have to do is buy an upgraded room - premium.  She even verified availability of the room for me already based on the "free wedding" pkg.  Also - if you look at the Lomas site you can see that the offer is valid in the US or Canada.
 

Originally Posted by Mahalo79 

Hey,

Just wondering how you got the free wedding pkg offered to you?  Usually it's only a promo for US brides and I see you are from Toronto, so I'm curious!!  Thank you!

 

[rkf1046]

Oh good...can you send to me too?  [email protected]  Thanks!

 

Originally Posted by Chapa 

I just sent you all the email.. hopefully you received it! There are some other locations on there too just in case.
 

 

[*lyndsey*]

hey, i don't have the permissions to view your attachment, would you mind emailing it to me? my email is [email protected]. thanks x
 

Originally Posted by nv+gms 

Not sure.  It has always been an option.  I haven't actually "booked" the pkg because I didn't do all the math until a week ago but I know for sure that it was offered and discussed with my TA.  The only thing you have to do is buy an upgraded room - premium.  She even verified availability of the room for me already based on the "free wedding" pkg.  Also - if you look at the Lomas site you can see that the offer is valid in the US or Canada.
 

 

[Michele4172011]

Hi ladies!

 

Sorry it's been so long, I've been traveling for work and on Sunday off to the Bahamas!! I can't wait. This will be our last vacation as an engaged couple. Only 6 months until our wedding!

 

I'm also waiting on confirmation on the Plaza Zavez for the reception. l wonder why it takes so long??

 

I did hear from a past bride that you can transfer your sheers from the ceremony location to the reception area without cost (with a little agressiveness), so keep that in mind.

 

I feel so lost and indecisive on flowers! and everything for that matter. I think planning a wedding for a year is too long. Too much time to change your mind! After our trip this week, it will be planning central in our house.

 

I've been so stressed with the details of the AHR, but everything is so expensive. I don't want to pay reception prices for a party. Grrr!

[nv+gms]

Here is a short you tube video of Plaza Zavas for those interested...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqSaGbAM68Q

[murmel]

 

Originally Posted by nv+gms 

Maracas - maybe a foot long or so?  I plan on attaching seating arrangements to the handles for the reception.  Examples I found on the net:

  

Ideally, I would prefer a touch of elegance - but i am having problems finding a pic on the net that may resemble my idea.  So either the above or something with deep blues, silver, mayan symbols - if it all exists!?  Has anyone else found great maracas??

 

I've confirmed the Plaza for ours on the 26th.  It took a week and a half before I got the confirmation if that is any reassurance.

 

Here is a pic of the vases I would like to double as centre pieces for the reception - were they the same ones you were thinking?:

 

 

Hope you have a great bday and vacation!  I'm jealous  
 

 

Thanks for the well wishes! So looking forward to a week away! I will keep my eyes open for nice tequila glasses and macaras. (I'll try and take pictures if they let me...)

 

As for the flower vases....not at all the ones I had been thinking of! LOL I think those could be quite nice as table deco, especially if they can do the flowers with something that hangs down just a little (vines, etc.).
 

Originally Posted by Mahalo79 

Hey,

Just wondering how you got the free wedding pkg offered to you?  Usually it's only a promo for US brides and I see you are from Toronto, so I'm curious!!  Thank you!

 

It certainally was NOT offered. We basically went after it with our TA. We are in a premium room, and you need to have at least 15 other room nights (ie. 3 other rooms booked for 5 nights each, etc.) to get the promotion. As far as I know, you can visit the Karisma site and look under specials. Even if the promo is only for US or Canada, ask! You might not get the full promo, but certainally gain a few bonuses. Originally I was trying for the bride/groom stay free, but instead we got the free wedding package. JUST ASK!

[Chapa]

Sure, send me your email address when you get a chance!

Originally Posted by murmel 

Hopefully Plaza Zavas...although still waiting for confirmation. I'll keep my eyes open for maracas and tequila glasses. What size maracas were you thinking?

 

As for the tall vases, the ones I saw were almost more like large pots. Maybe we have different pictures?
 

Anything specific I can keep my eyes out for? FI and I are going down with friends next week to celebrate my bday
 

Could you email the pictures to me as well please? I would love to get a better idea of what looks good.
 

[arkae]

murmel:

 

were you upgraded to the premium suite because you had that wedding package or did you qualify for the free wedding package b/c you were booking a premium room? 

 

Originally Posted by murmel 

It certainally was NOT offered. We basically went after it with our TA. We are in a premium room, and you need to have at least 15 other room nights (ie. 3 other rooms booked for 5 nights each, etc.) to get the promotion. As far as I know, you can visit the Karisma site and look under specials. Even if the promo is only for US or Canada, ask! You might not get the full promo, but certainally gain a few bonuses. Originally I was trying for the bride/groom stay free, but instead we got the free wedding package. JUST ASK!