Barcelo ANYONE?

[Houserhead]

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Originally Posted by tata2 Does anyone know if the beach weddings at the Barcelo Tropical are nice? Are there people everywhere or are they semi private? Can anyone tell me about the Sea Breeze package? thanks, Tamasin

I was at the Barcelo last weekend and I saw exactly where the Tropical beach receptions would be. They are not private. You would be right on the beach with everyone else. The thing is, when the sun starts to set, the beach really empties and there is nobody out there. There is a grill area where they would serve the food from and you would have tables set up in an area between the trees on the beach. We are probably going to have our reception at that same site.

It will be beautiful. None of the beach locations are private. The most private would be the sandy area in the trees that is very close to the Palace but it is not directly on the beach. The beach beats the pants off of the ballroom.

[kbbride]

I got married at the Barcelo Palace in January. It was perfect. I could not have asked for a better day. If you have any questions let me know. I know I had a million before I went. Also, someone asked about the photographers... I don't have any experience with the resort photographers. I brought one of my own. Here is their link if you are interested:

 

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Also, if you want to see my photographs follow the instructions below!

 

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Click on "The Proofs" and enter one of these two passwords:

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[kbbride]

I got married at the Barcelo Palace in January. It was perfect. I could not have asked for a better day. If you have any questions let me know. I know I had a million before I went. Also, someone asked about the photographers... I don't have any experience with the resort photographers. I brought one of my own. Here is their link if you are interested:

 

Welcome to Matt May Photography - San Francisco, California

 

Also, if you want to see my photographs follow the instructions below!

 

To view the galleries:

Welcome to Matt May Photography - San Francisco, California

Click on "The People / The Events"

Click on "The Proofs" and enter one of these two passwords:

Wedding: Muse1

Trash The Dress: Muse2

 

Note the password ARE case sensitive.

If the site gives you trouble, usually a page reload will fix it.

[dreamstbride]

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Originally Posted by Kamerrence Thanks Dreamstbride and CaraW!!! Your advice HELPS! My Fi and I have decided on a beach wedding at Barcelo. This should be more private. Also Dreamstbride, your pics are breathtaking! Who was your photographer? I notice in the Barcelo's wedding packages a photographer isnt provided. So will the hotel suggest photographers for you? Also did you do any tours outside the hotel? My Fi wants to see the Mayan temples. Let me know, and CaraW keep me posted on your plans!! This is SO exciting!

Thank you Kam

Our photographer was Kevin Lanthier. He is a friend of ours. And is based out of Van. BC. We flew him down. And payed for his accommodations. Totally worth every penny!!! because we are so thrilled with our pictures... Im not sure if the hotel gives you options? in regards to photographers... I dont think they do. Seeing as they dont allow outside vendors. Unless they are booked at the resort...They might have changed that policy though... Best of luck!

As for a group excursion. Yes! we did do one. It was a catamaran adventure. We booked at the resort. They have a desk set up in the corner of the lobby which is in charge of all excursions... That's were you'll want to book a trip. Chichen Itza are the bigger Mayan ruins, while Coba is smaller, but you can climb up one temple. (DH and I did this excursion, after the wedding) Tulum is the smallest of the mayan civilizations in the area, but it has a gorgeous beach! Breath taking in fact! Dont forget... because your booking as a group, you should never have to pay full price try and get a group rate. Its BS if you dont get one! If your booking more than 10 ppl you should get a discount

Best of luck! and Happy planning

[Barbo]

I loved your photos Dreamstbride!

 

We are getting married at the Barcelo Colonial. Just wondering how many people you had come with you to Mexico? I'm having a hard time deciding on a package. What package did you decide on?

 

Barbara

[MObride09]

kbbride,

Congratulations! Your pictures are amazing and it looks like you had a very beautiful wedding. I've chosen the Barcelo Palace to host my May 2010 wedding and have a question. Where did you hold your reception? It is exactly what I have in mind for my reception!! Thanks for your help:)

[CaraW]

kbbride - wow you looked absolutely gorgeous!! And the photos were amazing! What did you think of the Barcelo? Were you happy with it? It looks like a beautiful resort. I want to go there so bad!!!!

Thanks for posting your photos.

[harv0136]

KBBride-Your photos are gorgeous! Everything is so beautiful. I am getting married January 25, 2010 at the Palace. I loved your beach location and reception location. Where were they at? Also, did you make your table centerpieces or did they have them at the Barcelo? Did they set up the ceremony site with the white netting or did you do that? What time was your ceremony at, did you feel like you had enough time for pictures before the sunset? Sorry for so many questions. How was the weather that week? Thank you so much!

[T&A_alltheway]

harv0136, how did you go about booking your Jan. 25th wedding date for 2010? We would like to book our wedding for Jan. 21st 2010 at the Palace but have been told by our TA that we can't even get prices for 2010 yet, let alone set a date. Are you using a travel agent? Did you book directly with Barcelo? Thanks for your help!

[Houserhead]

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Originally Posted by T&A_alltheway harv0136, how did you go about booking your Jan. 25th wedding date for 2010? We would like to book our wedding for Jan. 21st 2010 at the Palace but have been told by our TA that we can't even get prices for 2010 yet, let alone set a date. Are you using a travel agent? Did you book directly with Barcelo? Thanks for your help!

we called the WC and had them pencil in our date. They will not "guaruntee" that date until you book rooms at the resort. They are taking reservations for 2010 and I was able to get rates through my TA as well as directly through the Barcelo. Hope this helps