Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Brides??

[corbeil]

@Kbodchill - I was wondering if you could answer a question about the palapa dinner for me. I see that there are more choices on the menu for dinner, do we just get to pick from the menu at dinner or is it something that we have to choose in advance of the wedding date?

 

Also just curious, do you still get robes and slippers in the rooms?

[ChristieG]

Well I got frustrated and called Mexico myself. I just got off the phone with Araceli and have a few answers now:

 

 @ corbeil - you have to tell her your menu choice when you arrive and have your meeting with her. For us we have 39 people so Araceli said that everyone didn't have to have the same entree as Blanca had originally told me. She just to let her know how many steak and how many fish when I arrive at the hotel.

 

- One thing she did mention that she says Air Transat never tells the Brides is that the cost of the minister is not included. She said that cost would be $4500 pesos. If you are doing a spiritual ceremony, instead of legal, she said someone at the hotel might be able to do the ceremony but she didn't know the cost.

- Cost for the stereo equipment is $400 pesos per hour or the dj is $650 per hour. Blanca had quoted me lower rates if we were getting the 3 course meal but Araceli said these are the rates.

- If anyone else has a gluten allergy like me, if you bring your own cake mix they will make you an extra gluten free cake at no cost.

- We rented the palapa for 5 hours, the additional 1 hour is $100 pesos per person per hour.

 

Araceli sounded really nice! I feel sooo much better now that I talked to her.

[corbeil]

@ChristeG - Thanks for the info. I guess we will have to get everyones meal choices as soon as we get there. I did know about the minister fees, so I considered that when deciding what package to get. They always have to put that stuff in the fine print. That price is very close to the price that Tania gave me, but I think Melaina was quoted closer to $500 USD.

 

It seems like Araceli knows what is going on, I am glad that you were able to speak to her. That makes me feel better too!

 

I think that we are just doing to bring our ipod and a portable speakers for it for the music. We are not worried about dancing so I think it will work out just fine. That is if my Dad isn't the only one in charge of music!

[Kbodchill]

This is all great info girls!!

 

@Denita: Yes, the extras do start to add up. We were thinking that we'd go with the Transat package and add the stuff we wanted to it, but in the end we're set on the presidential package cause my bratty fiancé must have the presidential suite So for you, with 30 ish ppl, you're looking at:

-your package ($1500)

-upgrade to palapa ( approx $1000)

-$65 (regular) or $95 bucks (lobster) per person above 24 ppl.

-dj 65$ an hour

 + and then your other add ons

 

 

@Corbeil: ChristieG beat me too it! And yes, there are still robes and slippers in the room. If you want to keep them, you're supposed to pay 50 bucks used and 75 new... However, we had this dude come see us on the last day and he totally offered us new ones (still packaged) for 50$. Then, when I said no, he offered 10$!  Long story short, me and my hunny are ballin' in our new robes.. hopefully that dude will visit you too!

 

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[Cwedding]

Hi, im new to the site and have been reading it over and getting so much help. i am getting married on may 11 11!!

 

Kbudchill: can you please E-mail me pictures of the palapa, i never heard of this and im very intersted!!

 

semeschuksmith@hotmail.com

[Cwedding]

@kbudchill : can you please send me over pictures of this "palapa" i never heard of this and my wedding is in May.

 

semeschuksmith@hotmail.com

 

thanks!!

[Melaina]

Just wanted to poke my nose in and say hello to all the GS brides. We leave a week tomorrow, eeeek! Still need to write those dreaded vows and send the resort back those forms. Happy planning to you all

[corbeil]

Melaina we will definatley see you there. We leave a week on Sunday! I still have to fill out the forms too so don't feel bad

[Melaina]

YUS! I was wondering if they weren't going to marry us because I was a bad, procrastinating bride! It'll be great to see you -- I'll be the one wearing an atrociously awesome white floppy hat (hello discount rack). Happy packing!!

[Kbodchill]

@Cwedding: I send you an email with the pics What do you think?

 

I'm so excited for you two, Melania and Corbeil! I can't wait to hear how it all goes!!!! PS. Don't forget water shoes if you don't already have them!