New Bride 2016

[JanelleAdams]

Hi all!! I'm new here and am needing all the help and advice I can get. I feel like this was supposed to be easier than a traditional wedding but now I'm not so sure. When we decided to go ahead and plan a beach wedding I had all these fabulous ideas and because of costs I feel like everything I wanted isn't going to be possible. I understand compromise but yeesh I feel every detail I'm having to compromise on

 

My dream wedding is on a picturesque beach just before sundown, a lovely spa like resort, with lush grounds and gardens with a fun staff and atmosphere.

 

We are traveling with all ages so a family friendly resort is a must. My daughters love swimming in the ocean so a nice calm beach is a MUST as they prefer that over a pool and so do I. The resorts I've fallen in love with are way above our price limit, we want guests to come hahaha.

 

If anyone reading this can guide me in any way I'd really appreciate it as I'm more confused now than ever

[calgarybride2015]

Welcome and congrats. I'm partial to the resort I just married at hehe. Maybe check it out - grand sirenis riviera maya or Mayan beach. It's decent for price and it also has very reasonably priced wedding packages and extras Good luck!

 

Oops maybe you are looking at the DR!

 

 

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Edited March 16, 2015 by calgarybride2015

[JanelleAdams]

I will thank you I live in Olds so close to Calgary do you have a travel agent you used whom was able to help you out?

[calgarybride2015]

I will thank you I live in Olds so close to Calgary do you have a travel agent you used whom was able to help you out?

I do. She's in BC. I contacted so many and went into so many offices and she was the only one who helped! I can send you her info thru PM.

 

 

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[JanelleAdams]

I have not set on a specific location as of yet, my parents are going to Punta Cana to scope things out for me but I'm still stuck on Cancun and the Mayan.

[Moments That Matter]

Welcome to the forum JanelleAdams, and congrats on your upcoming destination wedding!!!

 

Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here are a few visuals showing the beauty of our Mexican Mayan Riviera - to show you what backdrops they'd make for your wedding photos.....enjoy!

 

This example from our recent Moon Palace Wedding Album:

 

...or this one from a recent cenote Jungle Trash The Dress Session:

 

....and here's one Linc captured at Secrets Silversand Wedding Album:

 

Happy research and all the best with your plans, cheers! team MTM

Edited March 16, 2015 by Moments That Matter

[KatieMcBride]

Riu Caribe or Riu Cancun are both priced very decently and have great wedding pacakges.

[JamaicaNicole]

I have had the same thing happen to me the package price seemed so low and included so much, but it is easy to get out of hand with add-ons. I have gotten great tips on here on cutting corners by bringing things your self such as chair sashes and just remember you don't have to go to crazy on decorations barbecue your destination will be beautiful all on its own! 

[JanelleAdams]

So looks like I'm leaning towards Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus!! Beach looks perfect and the reviews are great so just waiting to get a price quote, Fingers crossed it's in our budget.

[KatieMcBride]

Hope you find something you like and is within budget!! I completely agree with you - the top reason we went with a DW is to save money (since an average wedding in Canada can be anywhere from $15,000 - 25,000) but it's all adding up really fast! Doesn't help that I'm cheap, haha.