Destination wedding at Dreams Jade Riviera Cancun – an Honest Review from Jasmine and Brad

Destination Wedding Details

The Couple

Brad and Jasmine met while both volunteering for concert service at their church and hit it off during a lull after the opening rush. She gave him her number on the back of a concert flyer that they still have to this day, and he quickly asked her to coffee so they could get to know each other better. It turned out they found mutual appreciation in each other for their services to God, and she appreciated Brad’s straightforwardness from the get-go. Two weeks later on Sunday, November 20th, Brad asked Jasmine’s dad for permission to date her.

Brad proposed to Jasmine at a local park, under the guise of getting outdoors to read a book they both were studying. When the moment felt right to pull out the ring he proposed on one knee, along with a personalized Bible. Her friends and a photographer were hiding nearby and ran out to capture the moment on film. Later after dinner, Brad surprised her again by dropping her off to another surprise with friends and family hidden at her place to congratulate her again.

The Planning

Jasmine always knew she wanted a destination wedding, and said, “I always had this dream since I was little.” She cites that Brad was very willing to let her have her dream. They knew friends and family members who had hosted their own destination weddings, and they were very encouraging. Jasmine loves traveling and adventure, and with hosting their wedding abroad they would get to bring everyone on the adventure with them.

After researching on her own Jasmine became overwhelmed with planning, especially when considering coordinating travel for the guests and finding the perfect beach ceremony venue that would also host the reception. She stumbled upon Destify through Pinterest and with their agent Andrea they chose from a number of resorts and selected the Dreams Jade Riviera Cancun in Cancun, Mexico. Andrea helped arrange all of the travel and accommodations for their guests. Although communication was hard at first via email with the wedding department, once on-site the couple said the coordinator was extremely sweet and helpful.

The Wedding

Brad and Jasmine stayed in separate rooms with siblings the night before the wedding, and up until the moment of the reveal. Jasmine took her time in the morning, ordering in breakfast before heading to the salon for hair and makeup. Funnily enough, she finished early and got to sit back and relax while the rest of the bridesmaids and mothers frantically got ready. Brad spent the day having brunch, arranging excursion details and getting ready with his groomsmen. Both parties got to take pictures with their families before the ceremony.

They brought their own pastor, photographer, and videographer for their wedding. After their beautiful beach wedding ceremony, they hosted a cocktail hour in the garden which unfortunately experienced a light 5-minute downpour, leaving guests running for cover. Luckily their beach reception was unaffected, and it featured everything from extra lighting to a light-up dancefloor.

Looking Back

In reflection, the couple recommends getting started as early as you can, they felt limited with the short amount of time they had to plan. They also recommend checking with the resorts and their abilities to take large groups on the spot at restaurants if they don’t take reservations. They also saved money by getting some great room comps from their guests booking early and by bringing their own suitcase with their own decor and centerpieces.

💖 Cost of Wedding Package? Did you add any upgrades?

💖 How did Destify help you choose the perfect destination and resort for your wedding?

💖 What was your favorite wedding moment with your spouse?

💖 Looking back, what would you say to couples considering a destination wedding with Destify?

💖 How was your ceremony, and did you have a reception? Where was your reception?

💖 What did you love most about getting married at your resort?

💖 How did the amenities at your resort make your wedding week special?

💖 What features of your resort made your ceremony or reception memorable?

💖 How did you feel about planning a destination wedding at first, and in what ways did our team help simplify the process and bring your vision to life?

💖 Where did you purchase your wedding dress or attire from?

Date

Saturday January 27, 2018

Venue

Wedding Package

NOW to Eternity

Cost

$11300

Wedding experience and advice

What was your favorite experience at the wedding?

How was the experience for your guests, and what did they enjoy most about the wedding and destination?

Do you have any advice for future couples?

I’d recommend having a day to yourself before the ceremony, just to relax before guests arrive.

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Riviera Maya Weddings

Dreams Jade Riviera Cancun

Adventure-seeking couples come ready! This Riviera Maya wedding paradise offers an impressive array of heart-racing activities before or after the ‘I do’s’ — ranging from Euro-Bungee to professional-grade pickleball courts.
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  • venue iconVenues: 13
  • family-friendly iconFamily Friendly
  • car icon20 Minutes
Package Costs: $1,499$12,049

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