Secrets Maroma Brides

[sillygirl702]

Have a great time! & yes please keep us all posted on the outside florist situation.  You should find out if they will charge you an additional vendor fee for that, or if the florists could just drop off the flowers.  Also, find out if they will charge you a set up fee.

 

We are still in the early stages & I asked about bringing in our own decor - really just some colorful flags that you see at Mexican celebrations known as 'papel picado' (kind of like those banners you see at fairs) - they are fairly inexpensive but when I asked if we could bring that in, Cecilia said it would be an $80 set up fee!  sheesh - so we won't be bringing that unfortunately.  So now I am looking to dress up the day with flowers. 

 

I will also be doing a site visit in July so keep that in mind ladies if you need any additional questions answered. 

[AnnieWeds]

How exciting!  Have a great time!  Definitely look forward to hearing about your florist experience.  SMB prices are pretty high for bouquets.  
 

Originally Posted by ckrn 

Hi ladies, I'm on the plane right now headed down to do our site visit. If I find Internet I'll try and log in and update everyone. Today I'm doing my hair/ makeup trial with Adrian from the styling trio, then meeting a florist from Playa Del Carmen, tomorrow I meet with Cecilia at 11 and we also meet with the DJ and the photographer. I'm also going to talk with the florists there. In trying to figure out if it's cheaper to use an outside vendor. So excited!!
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=29.984336,-95.333041

 

[AnnieWeds]

That's exactly why we chose a destination wedding too.  Well, one of the reasons.  But with all these options, it's turning out to be quite a bit amount of work.  But it will be fun in the end and so glad for everyone's input in the forum.
 

Originally Posted by KCDawn 

I'm looking forward to hearing what you find out with the flowers!  I've been debating whether to get an outside florist because of the resort's prices.  Of course, the more outside vendors we use the more coordination I have to do which is what I was trying to avoid with the destination wedding  

 

 

 

[AnnieWeds]

I am in the exact same situation.  My sister will be under 18 by just a few months. So I've emailed Cecilia and she is working with the General Manager to see if an exception can be made only because 1) she is the sister of the bride and 2) she is under 18 only by a few months.  She does look old enough so we are hoping with all these valid reasons, an exception can be made.  You should definitely try asking since she is the Groom's sister.

 

Originally Posted by jfremin25 

Does anyone know how strict SMB is on the 18 and older rule? My FI's sister will be 17 at the time of our wedding and we really want her to come. My travel agent said that most of the time they don't check age if you look old enough. Does anyone know anything about this or the check-in process? Do they ask for your passport or just the person who the room is registered to?

 

[kristinalilly]

You must be so excited! You're lucky to be able to do a site visit! We'll all be waiting to bombard you with questions when you get back

 

Originally Posted by ckrn 

Hi ladies, I'm on the plane right now headed down to do our site visit. If I find Internet I'll try and log in and update everyone. Today I'm doing my hair/ makeup trial with Adrian from the styling trio, then meeting a florist from Playa Del Carmen, tomorrow I meet with Cecilia at 11 and we also meet with the DJ and the photographer. I'm also going to talk with the florists there. In trying to figure out if it's cheaper to use an outside vendor. So excited!!
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=29.984336,-95.333041

 

[jfremin25]

Thanks so much for the advice. I definitely will ask if they will make an exception, please keep updated if you get an answer from Cecilia. 

Originally Posted by AnnieWeds 

I am in the exact same situation.  My sister will be under 18 by just a few months. So I've emailed Cecilia and she is working with the General Manager to see if an exception can be made only because 1) she is the sister of the bride and 2) she is under 18 only by a few months.  She does look old enough so we are hoping with all these valid reasons, an exception can be made.  You should definitely try asking since she is the Groom's sister.

 

 

 

[bluelenscaribe]

Hi Ladies,

 

If you would like to get a good look at the Maroma beach, you can check out our latest Trash the Dress session we shot last week. we had so much fun with our Bride and Groom Nicole and Matthew!!!

 

[beachbride2013]

For those wanting to know about hair at the resort, if you go to venue reviews and then secrets maroma, there are a few pics of ladies who had their hair done at the resort. Not many, but I saw a couple of them.

[CriCri]

Can you post the link? I can't find it :-(

Thanks

[jfremin25]

AnnieWeds

I was wondering if you heard anything from Cecilia about if the manager will let your sister stay at the resort?

My TA is working on it right now to see if they will let my FI's sister stay. But I confirmed for July 13 but am so nervous.