Casa Magna Cancun - May 30th 2009

[Paula0509]

Hi All!

 

I'm getting married on May 30th at the Casa Magna Marriott in Cancun.... 67 people are confirmed to attend. Can't wait!

 

Any other Casa Magna/JW Marriott brides out there?

[dinogomez.com]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations!! You've come to the right place; here you can find all the info you need for a fun, smooth and successful planning!! Enjoy!!!

[Married_In_Maui]

Hi Paula,

 

I'm not the bride (I'm the big sis of the bride that got stuck doing all the planning , but I am planning my sisters wedding for May 28th, 2009 at the Casa Magna. Where did you decide to do your reception? That's what has me stumped at this point. I can't decide if we should do it in the carribbean fountain area, which is nice b/c it's shaded but still open, or to do it in the garden area. We don't have a huge group going (only 25), so I don't want to use a huge space. Did you do a site visit? Glad to hear that someone else choose the Casa Magna too; it looks beautiful. Sounds like you may be done with your planning, so if you have any suggestions, I'll take what I can get

 

KIM

[O'Driscoll Photography]

Welcome and congrats, Paula!

 

Best wishes,

Tod

[JennyK]

I just got married at the JW (ceremony at the gazebo). It was PERFECT in every way!!!

[*Casey*]

Hi Paula... to the forum and CONGRATS!!!

[Paula0509]

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Originally Posted by kstinson1503 Hi Paula, I'm not the bride (I'm the big sis of the bride that got stuck doing all the planning , but I am planning my sisters wedding for May 28th, 2009 at the Casa Magna. Where did you decide to do your reception? That's what has me stumped at this point. I can't decide if we should do it in the carribbean fountain area, which is nice b/c it's shaded but still open, or to do it in the garden area. We don't have a huge group going (only 25), so I don't want to use a huge space. Did you do a site visit? Glad to hear that someone else choose the Casa Magna too; it looks beautiful. Sounds like you may be done with your planning, so if you have any suggestions, I'll take what I can get KIM

Hi Kim,

Oh how I wish I was almost done with planning! We actually just got our guest count - 75 people - so now that I know that, I feel like it's full speed ahead!

As far as the reception location, we did not do a site visit, so everything I'm doing is based on recommendations/ photos.

We're having the cocktail hour in the Pool Garden, and then the dinner is in the ballroom. At first I was hesitant to have the reception indoors, but then, after giving it more thought, I figured that not only is the cocktail hour outside, but our church is sort of outside-ish (a chapel at another resort), and the rehearsal dinner will be on the beach, so I was okay with having an event indoors. Plus, the outdoor events have to have the music end by 10pm, and i wanted to party to go later into the evening than that (our ceremony isn't until 4pm...though I'm considering pushing it back to get more of a sunset view during the coctkail hour).

Oh and also, to see pics, I found this very helpful...it's photos from previous weddings at the marriott....
del Sol Photography Wedding Photojournalism

Best of luck with your planning! Is your sister having a DJ or a band? We're having a DJ, but I'm a little nervous b/c I have no idea what to expect. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any other questions!

[MomentsThatMatter]

Congratulations Paula. 67 guests... very impressive!!! Best of luck

[xayuk]

Congratulations and Best of Luck!

[IvanG]

Hi Paula,

 

Welcome & Congratulations!!!

 

You are only 2 months away !!!