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[TailsUK]

Hi,

 

I am a UK bride who is lucky enough to be getting married at the Sensatori in May 2013 and have stumbled across this forum. I don't normally post on forums but I thought this was a great way of communicating with other brides getting married at Azul Sensatori. 

 

I have been reading through some of the thread and I have found some of the information very helpful as you all seem to share the same concerns as I did. 

 

I have noticed I share the same WC as some of you, Erika, she has been helpful so far. 

 

So far we have sorted out the ceremony and dinner. We are also having a S'mores party on the beach in the evening. Being from the UK we don't really know much about S'more parties but Erika has told us it the closest thing we could get to a bonfire on the beach. We are very unsure about what to do with regards to photography and music. It seems very expensive for such a little time frame and we also have to take into consideration that we are having a wedding reception back in the UK for family and friends who cannot come to Mexico. 

 

At the moment we are booked into a standard room but our travel agent advised us that we maybe upgraded due to us being a wedding couple. What are other peoples experience of this?

 

Thanks

[jennaba3]

Hi ladies,

 

Ive just got back from the Sensatori on Thursday, we got married on the 6th out there.. I have the holiday blues big time! I am going to write an official review once I receive my professional photos but any questions anyone has, ask away as its all fresh in my mind xxx
 

[jennaba3]

Originally Posted by Azulbride2014 

 

Hello lovely ladies!!

I'm looking at booking the sensatori unfortunately it doesn't go on sale until April as Im not getting married until 2014!! (Very organised!!) Is their any UK ladies who know of where I can access any form of price guide/add ons available etc?

Im very unsure with what package to opt for..I love the sound of Gold but I want to bring my own decorations, flowers? And theirs some add ons which I really want? What's the difference between gold and silver?

Is the sky still extra if you have the gold package?

What the total price has your wedding has dot at the Sensatori?

Sorry or all the questions

Jade xx

 

Hi Jade,

 

Ive just got back on Thursday from our wedding at the Sensatori. I am from the UK so any questions you have feel free to ask, my computer has pretty much everything saved on it you probably need to know lol.. Feel free to add me on facebook too as I am on there more than here. I have just uploaded my holiday pics on there too and will be uploading our Wedding photos in 4 weeks after our home party so you can have a nose if you want My name on there is Jenna Bear Saunders (only just changed it lol) or if you cant find me type in my email jenna_barroccu@hotmail.com xxx

[jamilaimani]

Originally Posted by JennyBenz 

 

Hey jsal! The B&G stay free is a bit tricky, not exactly what it seems. From my understanding, the lowest room category & least amount of days booked in your wedding party will be what's deducted from your total stay. So, if even 1 guest booked lowest cat. room and stays only 3 nights, that is what you'd be credited. So if you're staying longer & in a higher category, they'll deduct the total from what you paid. According to my travel agent, about 2 weeks prior to the departure date, the resort will review total rooms booked & refund you what's owed.

 

Hope this helps =)

WOW!! This is a bit disappointing. I have a few ppl that I know are just going to stay for 3 days in a standard level room. So doesnt sound like I will get much of a discount. Does anyone know how the B&G stay free works if you are getting the free wedding and are required to stay in Premium level rooms for 7 days? Do you still qualify for discount?

[jamilaimani]

Originally Posted by ELAINENYC 

 

 Where are you staying? I stayed at Azul Sensatori and had my presentation at ED Royale.  I met with the coordinate at AS on Friday and the site tour did not take long (max 2hrs) but my FI and I opted to relax  by the pool for the rest of the day on Friday, so shame on us for not wanting to visit the other Karimsa resorts. Also, we were able to get reservations to try out Le Chique on Friday night so this was a plus! On Sat, we went to ED royale for our presentation which took about 4 hours (i think..it was definitely long). They give a detailed presentation on all of Karisma hotels and the differences between all of them and they go through the wedding packages and you do the food tasting and dessert tasting. After that we did a site tour of ED Royale and then went over to Azul Beach And Azul Fives. By the time we were done it was around 7 (i think)...sorry exact details are a big foggy b/c it was about 12-13 months ago...

 

If you want to visit a lot of the different resorts, you will most likely need to spread them out between Friday and Saturday. I really do not think you will be able to do the presentation on Saturday and visit all of the places unless you only want to do a 2-3 other site tours. In that case you should be able to squeeze all of that in on Saturday. 

 

But as soon as you arrive on Thursday, let them know which places you want to visit and they will help you plan it out and arrange for the transportation.

Thank You. This helps me get an idea of how our weekend will go. I am also staying at Azul Sensatori and having the presentation at ED Royale! I believe it is at 930am Saturday. Transportaion is free right?

[TammyWright]

Hello Brides,

 

If you have not yet booked your wedding and are considering El Dorado and Azul Resorts, you may want to consider doing a Bride's Dress Rehearsal.

 

 

For only $399 per couple, brides and their grooms can stay for 3 nights at their hotel of choice and have the opportunity to taste different cake options, sample menu items and even view the various locations and setups for their ceremony and private events!  

Brides Dress Rehearsal includes: • Upgrade to best available suite upon arrival • Sample gourmet delicacies and wedding cakes from our private event banquet menu • $500 food and beverage credit after 10 rooms or more are booked* • Meet photographers and other wedding vendors and view wedding set ups • Meet the wedding coordinators • Romantically decorated suite And more!

 

2013 Trip details What: A pre-scheduled Fam Trip for wedding couples When: Once a month (Thursday – Sunday) or (Friday – Monday) Dates: 1/17-1/20, 2/7-2/10, 3/7-3/10, 4/11-4/14, 5/16-5/19, 6/27-6/30, 7/18-7/21, 8/15-8/18, 9/19-9/22, 10/10-10/13, 11/7-11/10, 12/5-12/8, 2013 Where: Any El Dorado Spa Resort or Azul Hotel, by Karisma  

For more information: Karisma Hotels Dress Rehearsal

 

or you can see the information in the images or the flyer below.

 

 

 

 

*Wedding must be confirmed within 10 days of Brides Dress Rehearsal in order to receive the $500 credit towards your wedding. $500 credit will not apply to groups with less than 10 rooms. This Promotion is combinable with the Bride and Groom stay free promotion. No coupons may be used on these bookings. Transfers included between resorts only, airfare and airport transfers are not included. GIVC points cannot be used to pay for this package. GIVC will not receive points for this booking. Not valid if wedding date is held or deposited.   Travel agents are not permitted to attend. All couples will be required to sign a disclaimer at check-in stating that they will attend a site inspection of the host hotel as well as a presentation at El Dorado Royale on Saturday morning. Clients who want to travel outside of selected dates will be required to pay the current hotel rate at the time and will not receive the $500 towards the F & B portion of any private event they book. Booking must be made 30 days in advance; space is limited.

 

If you would like to download the full flyer it is here:

 

 

 

Brides Dress Rehearsal_wright travel agency.pdf

[RachelTX]

Originally Posted by jamilaimani 

 

WOW!! This is a bit disappointing. I have a few ppl that I know are just going to stay for 3 days in a standard level room. So doesnt sound like I will get much of a discount. Does anyone know how the B&G stay free works if you are getting the free wedding and are required to stay in Premium level rooms for 7 days? Do you still qualify for discount?

As long as someone in your party has booked a premium room....and I believe that it can be multiple rooms, totaling 7 nights.  So if two people in your party had a premium room one for 3 nights and one for 4 nights you would qualify.  I'm pretty sure that is what I understand.  Hope this helps

[murmel]

Originally Posted by jennaba3 

 

Hi ladies,

 

Ive just got back from the Sensatori on Thursday, we got married on the 6th out there.. I have the holiday blues big time! I am going to write an official review once I receive my professional photos but any questions anyone has, ask away as its all fresh in my mind xxx

 

Welcome home MRS! Congratulations  Hope everything was wonderful and can't wait to see some photos.

[ELAINENYC]

Originally Posted by jamilaimani 

 

Thank You. This helps me get an idea of how our weekend will go. I am also staying at Azul Sensatori and having the presentation at ED Royale! I believe it is at 930am Saturday. Transportaion is free right?

 yes transporation from AZ to your presentation at ED is for free. And free transportation if you want to visit the other karisma resorts. If you are interested in trying out Le Chique, definitely tell the consultant as soon as you arrive on Thursday. If you and your FI are foodies people then i would highly recommend Le Chique!

[phunkyphan]

Originally Posted by TailsUK 

 

Hi,

 

I am a UK bride who is lucky enough to be getting married at the Sensatori in May 2013 and have stumbled across this forum. I don't normally post on forums but I thought this was a great way of communicating with other brides getting married at Azul Sensatori. 

 

I have been reading through some of the thread and I have found some of the information very helpful as you all seem to share the same concerns as I did. 

 

I have noticed I share the same WC as some of you, Erika, she has been helpful so far. 

 

So far we have sorted out the ceremony and dinner. We are also having a S'mores party on the beach in the evening. Being from the UK we don't really know much about S'more parties but Erika has told us it the closest thing we could get to a bonfire on the beach. We are very unsure about what to do with regards to photography and music. It seems very expensive for such a little time frame and we also have to take into consideration that we are having a wedding reception back in the UK for family and friends who cannot come to Mexico. 

 

At the moment we are booked into a standard room but our travel agent advised us that we maybe upgraded due to us being a wedding couple. What are other peoples experience of this?

 

Thanks

We also found the photography packages to be quite expensive.  We are using the hour included in our package for the ceremony and some before pictures.  For the reception, we are asking our guests to be so kind as send us their digital pictures.  We also found Holga cameras by a google search on amazon.com.  They are inexpensive and take really artistic pictures.  We got one that we are loading with color film and one to load with black and white film.  I also have a dear family friend that has agreed to be sure that she photographs some of the key moments at the reception.  By doing this we saved tons of money on pictures our guests would have taken anyway.  Plus putting the Holga cameras on the tables really helps to draw everyone in to participate in the reception.