Any Occidental Grand Xcaret brides out there?

[SDSteph]

Teshy I just got this reply from Marialma the WC, regarding the legal vs religiuos ceromony. Since we are going to do it legally here in the states before we head out there this is what she said. I also inquired about my friend doing the ceromony.

 

"If you are not doing the legal wedding here them I recommend you to go with the “Let’s stay together†wedding package as this one is cheaper and it doesn’t include the legal things which makes the other two packages expensive. You can have your guest perform the ceremony."

 

The man-made beach is pretty small but there are lots of chairs around it to lay out in. Not sure how full it gets or if it is hard to get a chair.

 

And I don't know about the rooms

[SDSteph]

I just recieved the menus from Marialma

 

Here they are, if you need them and can't open atachemnts yet just PM and I will post them on the forum. Cheers

 

 

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BUFFET_MEXICANO_ING..doc

BUFFET_INTERNACIONAL_ING..doc

GALA_DINNERS.doc

[teshy1]

Thanks so much for your help, sspiris!

I suppose that makes sense about the paperwork/legal costs, but once I add in extras to customize our wedding, I'm not sure how much cheaper it will actually be.

 

The OGX looks like a very nice resort. We're still trying to make a decision.

We of course had to pick the time of year that is "reading week" for students here in Canada, so that means higher prices and more demand for rooms!

[sarah310]

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Originally Posted by sspiris Teshy I just got this reply from Marialma the WC, regarding the legal vs religiuos ceromony. Since we are going to do it legally here in the states before we head out there this is what she said. I also inquired about my friend doing the ceromony. "If you are not doing the legal wedding here them I recommend you to go with the “Let’s stay together†wedding package as this one is cheaper and it doesn’t include the legal things which makes the other two packages expensive. You can have your guest perform the ceremony." And I don't know about the rooms

Hey sspiris -- I'm doing a symbolic ceremony with an uncle preforming the service I was under the impression that the basic wedding package was the way to go because it's free after booking 12 hotel rooms. and the "let's stay together" package, although cheaper, was never free. Do you know if this is still the case? - Sarah

[sarah310]

Hey All:

 

Here's a you-tube video of the resort -- shows everything from the beach to the rooms and the wedding area.

 

YouTube - Occidental Grand Xcaret - HD

[leahstafford]

Hey girls, finally got around to blogging my wedding there (well part 1 of 2 anyways) Here are a couple detail shots from the wedding.

 

 

ceremony location

 

centerpieces

 

flowers done by resort

[adelaide]

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Originally Posted by leahstafford Hey girls, finally got around to blogging my wedding there (well part 1 of 2 anyways) Here are a couple detail shots from the wedding. ceremony location centerpieces flowers done by resort

Awesome!! Thanks Leah - Beautiful pics

[SDSteph]

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Originally Posted by sarah310 Hey sspiris -- I'm doing a symbolic ceremony with an uncle preforming the service I was under the impression that the basic wedding package was the way to go because it's free after booking 12 hotel rooms. and the "let's stay together" package, although cheaper, was never free. Do you know if this is still the case? - Sarah

Hey sarah, my firend is marring us as well and she said we can do the "lets stay together" and here is what she said regard the a free package.

The I’ll stand by you wedding package can be free when booking 12 Royal Club Junior Suites or 20 rooms any category for 4 night or more.

Oh wait I just realized I asked about the wrong package. I will send another email. Sorry

[EmenGeeRoxx]

Anyone have a review of the wedding food? I believe I read somewhere it tasted like the food you get the whole week at the buffet meaning it was good but it's the same thing. Can anyone comment?

[sarah310]

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Originally Posted by leahstafford Hey girls, finally got around to blogging my wedding there (well part 1 of 2 anyways) Here are a couple detail shots from the wedding.

Beautiful Leah! I love the pictures - and the scenery and the couple are gorgeous. I can't wait to see the place!

Do you know if the couple used the hotel centerpieces and plate chargers? or did they bring their own decorations?

Also -- as a photographer did you like the gazebo? i'm thinking it's a little dark and am hoping there is space to hold the ceremony outside the gazebo but still with the beautiful background.

Thanks again for sharing!