cassiamiller

From what I recall, it was $100 per vendor.

If I remember correctly, I think between $100-$150 CAD for a day pass.

Hello, We just made a playlist on our iPhone and plugged it into the sound system. It worked out fine plus we didn't have to spend money on a DJ. There are some neat DJ apps too for making playlists that you could check out. We ended up having our reception in the foyer of the banquet hall area. It is really nice with tile floor and floor to ceiling windows. We had 50 guests and everyone fit nicely. The best part is there is AIR CONDITIONING!

We will be getting married at the Now Amber in 2 weeks. I am a bit concerned as the weather is in the 35-40 degree celsius range which worries me about having the reception/dinner outside in the sweltering heat. What would you recommend? Also, did you have a plated meal? If so, what did you choose. Thank you for any help or suggestions you may be able to offer.

Thank you for the review Karl, that was great! Wedding Day June 17, 2014 I am planning on using the hair/make-up services in the resort salon. I will get a trial done a day or 2 before hand just to make sure it is what I am looking for. We are having our ceremony at the gazebo at 4:30pm & dinner/reception from 6:30pm - 9:30pm on the Le Vista Terrace. We will do dancing from 10pm - 1am in the disco as we did not want to pay extra for a DJ. We went with the complimentary wedding package, however the costs add up once you add in the reception, flowers, center pieces, sound system & a slideshow. Although the costs add up, it does end up still being cheaper than doing the Now to Eternity Package then adding $85 per extra guest. As we will have about 52 people attending. We may opt to do a buffet option rather than the set menu option to try and please everyone. The buffet option is only available if you have a group of 50 or more. The wedding coordinator Fatima has been really great responding to all my questions and requests. We did not do a room block. Our guests have been booking their own travel arrangements which has seemed to be working out really well in regards to convenience and cheaper prices. Most of our guests are staying on the Now Amber side, however we do have a few that are staying on the adults only Secrets side. According to my discussion with the resort, the Secrets guests can use the Now Amber side facilities (pool, bars, restaurants) anytime they want, however the Now Amber guests can only use the Secrets side bars & restaurants after 6:00pm. This works out perfect as I wanted to make sure the Secrets guests could be with the rest of the group on the Now Amber side without restrictions. We are using Photo Shoots Vallarta as our photographer - http://www.photoshootsvallarta.mx/#!/index . Their portfolios look great and their prices are very reasonable. You also get a discount if your wedding is between Mon-Thur. For $1700 we get a photographer & assistant for the ENTIRE wedding day (3pm - 1am), all the edited photos & an extra 1 hour photo shoot sometime during the week which we might use for a family photo session or something. Pierre has been great with responding to emails and getting everything in order. That's all I have for now. Happy Planning Everyone!

We did not block any rooms or use a travel agent. All our guests booked their own trips online. I also did not want to be responsible for the cost of any rooms if the block of rooms was not fully used. It has turned out okay so far and I felt between the Secrets side and the Now Amber side there would be more than enough space for people.

Hello, my fiance & I are getting married at the Now Amber on June 17th, 2014. We will have approximately 55 guests attending the wedding & staying at the resort for the week. We pretty much have most of the planning done and the photographer booked. I am wondering if anyone has used the resort's salon for their bridal hair & make-up and how it turned out. Please let me know if you have any advise on this. Thank you Spa & Salon Brochure Price List Attached Here is a Salon & Spa Brochure Price List Attached - Hair & Make-Up Trials are half of the regular price.