Christabella

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsC-to-Be Is anyone having their guests stay at the caribe/beach/etc, while you and your fiance are staying at the Palace? I asked my WC at the Palace (Victoria) and she said its best that everyone book with the Palace, something about how the Palace has top shelf drinks/etc? If thats the case, I could just have the wedding/reception at the Caribe or something, and still just have a room at the palace The problem with having guests stay at other places is that they can't access the Palace pool. We ran into the situation that everyone is staying at the Palace but two couples (who don't know each other). This means that everyone will be hanging out at the palace pool but those people. We are now going to have to try to move the group to the beach or another pool making 50 people accomodate 4 people.

Be sooooo careful! The pin definately won't hold the train but further to that, one point bustles are infamous for ripping the dress when you sit down on them! Sit very slowly

Quote: Originally Posted by prettypigpig I am very confused of the hotel's policy on external photographer. Some brides said we need to pay $300, some said just book a room for 1 or 2 nights. Ahh this makes me soooo nervous! We need to get this figured out. If anyone has had a wedding co-ordinator answer this please post their response! Have any of you past brides delt with this?

Quote: Originally Posted by elisha0607 Can I ask what photographer you are using? and if their packages are reasonable? Hi Elisha I am using Playa Weddings (Playa Weddings - Video and Photography in Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya). I felt their packages were quite reasonable. They were only a couple hundred more than the resort photographer and I get the negatives of my pictures which was important for me. They have been quick in resonding and seem very nice. They offer videography as well. Let me know if you decide to use them!

Hi Elisha, I am hiring a local photographer and have rented a room for them. They told me they have done this at the Barcelo one other time and it worked out. I am praying it goes well for me. I really want these photos to work out!

Quote: Originally Posted by SoontobeMHeikkinen Elisha, No trouble at all! You do have to pay $100 fee for each vendor that comes on the barcelo property. There was two photographers, so it was $200. As far as Del Sol Photography is concerned they are outstanding and I highly recommend them! Elisha, To the best of my knowledge the photographer rules have changed since SoontobeMHeikkinen was married. Since then we ladies have been forced to book our photographers a room for the night so they are considered a guest. I will be trying this in April. Wish me luck!

No I don't think I will get either. Mugs was just too expensive for all our guests and I already ordered palm fans for the ceremony. I'm still trying to figure out favours....

When are you thinking of ordering this stuff?

Welcome MayanLily! What kind of problems are you having? I have not tried Romantic Planet but I know we had trouble with travel agents. We went to four different companies and the lowest "group rate" they could get for our hotel was $2006 per person. We decided to book on line through expedia.com and let our guests find their own online deals. We ended up paying $ 1300 per person. I haven't really noticed any disadvantages not using a travel company so far. Are you other Calgary brides using a travel company?

I DESPERATELY NEED HELP!! Has anyone had a Catholic Wedding at the Barcelo? My Deacon wants to know all the details for Father Jorge Castaneda. He wants contact info, parish info and the Diocies Chancery location. He will not sign off on the letter aproving our marriage without it. I have emailed Xhail for this info but she has not replied. I am supposed to have this info by the end of the week!!!! If anyone can help I'll be forever greatful

Quote: Originally Posted by *Nadine* The whole thing probably took 20-30min. I thought we could just go to the courthouse and do it but I guess alberta changed that a couple yaers back so now you have to find a commisioner. OH no I thought we could just go to the courthouse! Once again this website prevents another catastrophy! Nadine would you mind PMing me with the details of your commisioner?

Thanks for the suggestions! Weddingfavours.ca has the fans I am looking for! I also ordered a parasol from them and am going to attempt to make my own Thank You parasol. Wish me luck!

I was hoping that someone from Canada has had experience ordering palm/rafia fans. So many websites do not ship to Canada and if they do, the shipping cost is WILD! If anyone could give me some advice it would be much appreciated!

Sandra- Thank you so much for the review! It was really helpful but mostly reasuring! I am so excited now for my wedding. Congatulations and blessings on your marriage!!!! Look forward to more pics

Quote: Originally Posted by bride2b10 Does anybody know what color bows are included in the package? Is there a bright blue? Xhail told me there is chair covers (white) & a selection of free sashes(Cream, royal blue, red, white, & coral for free) or other colors for $5 a sash just to rent.