Any Occidental Grand Xcaret brides out there?

[EmenGeeRoxx]

sspiris

 

Thanks for all the info. I think that is too rich for my blood at this time

 

I am actually getting married at the chapel in Playa and have my reception reserved at the Royal Playa Del Carmen. However I am looking to switching resorts (I was originally looking into staying at the Royal and Gran Porto) and the XCaret is my next choice.

 

Anyway sorry to bother do you have the price list for the reception only for the XCaret resort (not park). I cannot download any docs as I don't have enough points or credit.

 

Thank again.

[SDSteph]

I also decided against the park fot the same reason..........its so beautiful.......I wish it was not so expensive. Oh well.

 

Yea have lots of occidental grand xcaret stuff

 

Here are some links to some pictures at the hotel Site

 

Jason and Alicen

 

Brian and Jennifer

 

Here are the Occidental Grand Xcaret Prices- I know your not needing a cermony but here is what I have

 

I'LL STAND BY YOU

BASIC WEDDING PACKAGE & FREE GRAND WEDDINGS

(Service for up to 20 guests)

 

From this moment on at The Ceremony:

On-site wedding consultant

Grand ceremony décor & crisp, classic table setting

Fresh, elegant floral arrangements or displays

Bride & Groom's bouquet & boutonniere

CD Music system

Judge & documentation services

 

Save the best for last at The Reception:

Delicate wedding cake

Celebratory champagne toast

 

Newlywed's In-room Services:

Continental breakfast in bed, once per stay

 

WEDDING PACKAGE COST:

$2115 or FREE with 12 Royal Club Jr. Suites for 4 nights

 

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JUST YOU AND I

PREMIUM WEDDING PACKAGE

(Service for up to 20 guests)

 

From this moment on at The Ceremony:

On-site wedding consultant

Grand ceremony décor & crisp, classic table setting

Fresh, elegant floral arrangements or displays

Bride & Groom's bouquet & boutonniere

CD Music system

Judge & documentation services

 

Save the best for last The Reception:

Delicate wedding cake

Celebratory champagne toast

Semi-private reception *

 

Select Wedding Amenities:

Matching Occidental Grand shirts

Dinner for just the two of you!

Nightly turn-down service

His & hers manicure & pedicure

His & hers massage therapy

Surprise wedding gift

 

Newlywed's In-room Services:

Continental breakfast in bed, once per stay

Arrangement of fresh, local flowers

Celebratory welcome fruit basket

 

WEDDING PACKAGE COST: $3245

 

* At one of our a la carte restaurants

 

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LET'S STAY TOGETHER

VOW RENEWAL PACKAGE

(Service for up to 10 guests)

 

From this moment on The Ceremony:

On-site wedding consultant

Grand ceremony décor

Fresh, elegant floral arrangements

Bride & Groom's bouquet & boutonniere

CD Music system

Minister

 

Save the best for last The Reception:

Delicate wedding cake

Celebratory champagne toast

 

Lifetime Lovers' Special moments alone:

Continental breakfast in bed, once per stay

Dinner for just the two of you!

 

WEDDING PACKAGE COST: $1810

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All prices are in U.S. Dollars and include taxes and services charges where applicable. Prices are subject to change without notice.

 

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WEDDINGS IN XCARET

• Valid Passports are required for US Citizens to wed in Mexico.

• Tourist cards are required from all foreigners & obtained upon arrival at airport.

• Final records of divorce or death certificate if widowed. (Records must be translated into Spanish and attached with an Apostille. An Apostille is obtained by the Secretary of State of your Country and required by Mexican authorities.)

• Blood Test to determine Blood type, HIV, RH Factor and Venereal decease must be done at the Hotel, at a cost $160.00 USD per couple (paid cash directly to the Doctor)

• Four witnesses (Passports, or IDs and tourist cards required)

Grand Xcaret Staff can serve as witnesses for an additional fee.

 

Here is the reception INFO that I have

 

For less than 30 people I can offer you a semi private reception at one of our a la carte restaurant. This dinner has a charge of 15 usd per person and includes a semi private area of the restaurant with a special set up in white, open bar and service. For 30 people or more I can offer you a plated 4 course menu at one of the 2 different venues we have for private reception. This dinner has a charge of 50 usd per person and includes the private area for the reception, set up with banquet round tables, white linen, open bar for 3 hrs and service.

 

For 50 people or more I can offer you a buffet dinner at one of the 4 venues we have for private receptions. This dinner has a charge of 40 usd per person and includes the private area for the reception, set up with banquet round tables, white linen, open bar for 3 hrs and service. (this is what i want to do, so i asked specifics)

 

1. The beach club. Subject to space availability, we can fit up to 90 people on the terrace (picture)and all types of entertainment are allowed

2. The beach. All types of entertainment allowed

3. The snack bar. Party will start after 7:00 pm and no DJ or loud entertainment allowed

4. The palapa caleta. We can fit up to 90 people with the dancing space outside, all types of entertainment allowed.

 

This came from the WC

 

Hope this helps.

 

Here are some reception pictures at the hotel but not sure which area, maybe the palapa caleta?

 

 

[steph13]

Those pictures are from the beach club I think. I have some more info from Marialma too if anyone would like it. The prices and options may be a little different because they're for 2009.

[EmenGeeRoxx]

sspiris, thanks a lot for ALL the info. Decisions decisions. Does anyone have a direct email, number to the wedding coordinator Marialma?

 

And what room did you guys all book? My fiancee wants a bigger room for taking pics. So I assume Royal Club and at the very least Junior Suite?

 

Do you still get the free pass to Xcaret park by staying at the Xcaret resort? This was how it was back in 2005 when I stayed there last.

[SDSteph]

Marialma Ortiz GFX

 

bodas.gfx@mx.occidentalhotels.com

 

T. 52 (984) 871 5400 ext. 4601

[EmenGeeRoxx]

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Originally Posted by sspiris Marialma Ortiz GFX bodas.gfx@mx.occidentalhotels.com T. 52 (984) 871 5400 ext. 4601

Thanks so much again! You're the best. Ok we actually booked the rooms yesterday and we are sending everyone to the GFX to stay. Now just have to contact Marialma and compare the reception packages between GFX and the Royal Playa Del Carmen.

[SDSteph]

So I am choosing between the royal and GFX also. UG such a hard choice. Here is the latest info from Maialma. Once you compare the prices can you post what you have so I can compare it to my own comparison.

 

 

 

Hello Stephanie

 

I understand that there are two dinner options correct? Buffet and 4 plated meal? Buffet for 40USDpp and 50USDpp for plated, If we have 100 guests can we do either option?

 

Sure you can do either option for the reception for 100 guests. Not a problem.

The per person charge includes the dinner, 3 hrs of open bar, the private area for the reception, set up with banquet chair and tables with white linen and bar tenders and waiters. Any extra decoration such as center pieces, entertainment and so has an extra charge.

What about cake prices?

 

The cake included on the package is for 20 people but can be upgraded to 2 or 3 tiers for a charge of 120 or 140 usd.

Oh and about the ceromony I understand the package is for 20 guests only and there is a charge for additional people correct?

 

What is that charge?

 

Is there a ceromony charge per guest if we are already paying the reception charge per guest?

 

 

At the ceremony there is an extra charge for additional people but as you are having a reception after the ceremony those extra people at the ceremony will be complementary.

 

In the picture with the green decoration which reception site is featured below?

 

which ceromony site is this in the pictures?

 

The ceremony location of the picture you have is right in front of the wedding gazebo. Oh the pictures attach is the area you can’t see that is on the other side of the isle.

 

The reception site is the beach club restaurant

[SDSteph]

For the reception it can either be 40 or 50 per person for 3 hours with open bar and set up included. The only extra charges are for cake size increase (if over 20 people) and extra table center pieces, I believe entertainment would also be extra.

 

How many people are you planning on having? (emengeeroxx)

[EmenGeeRoxx]

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Originally Posted by sspiris So I am choosing between the royal and GFX also. UG such a hard choice. Here is the latest info from Maialma. Once you compare the prices can you post what you have so I can compare it to my own comparison. Hello Stephanie I understand that there are two dinner options correct? Buffet and 4 plated meal? Buffet for 40USDpp and 50USDpp for plated, If we have 100 guests can we do either option? Sure you can do either option for the reception for 100 guests. Not a problem. The per person charge includes the dinner, 3 hrs of open bar, the private area for the reception, set up with banquet chair and tables with white linen and bar tenders and waiters. Any extra decoration such as center pieces, entertainment and so has an extra charge. What about cake prices? The cake included on the package is for 20 people but can be upgraded to 2 or 3 tiers for a charge of 120 or 140 usd. Oh and about the ceromony I understand the package is for 20 guests only and there is a charge for additional people correct? What is that charge? Is there a ceromony charge per guest if we are already paying the reception charge per guest? At the ceremony there is an extra charge for additional people but as you are having a reception after the ceremony those extra people at the ceremony will be complementary. In the picture with the green decoration which reception site is featured below? which ceromony site is this in the pictures? The ceremony location of the picture you have is right in front of the wedding gazebo. Oh the pictures attach is the area you can’t see that is on the other side of the isle. The reception site is the beach club restaurant

Hi my info for the Royal is from last year and it is not valid anymore. My quote will be honored and this is roughly what it was

4hr reception time
$10 USD more per guest per hour
Dinner ranging between $40-$60 for guests of the Real Resorts
Dinner ranging between $50-$70 for non guests

I have some updated docs for 2010 for the Royal. I will PM u my email and you can contact me and I will send it off to you.

[teshy1]

I am considering the OGX for our wedding, but I do have a few questions, for those of you that have been married there or are planning a wedding there...

 

If you are planning a symbolic ceremony versus a legal ceremony, can you opt one of the wedding packages other than renewal of vows, or do you have to get the renewal of vows package?

 

I've seen/heard from browsing this thread that the beach at the resort is smallish -- is there any room on the beach for guests to actually lay out, or do you have to stick by the pools?

 

Is it worth it to upgrade the room (Jr. Suite)?

 

Thanks in advance...