Our go-to contacts for the venue were Vicky and Megan and they were top-notch! They always responded very promptly to our questions and were very patient with us before and after s...igning the contract to have our wedding at the resort. Vicky specifically was very informative with helping us see what could fit within our budget and making sure we understood everything we were signing up for.
During the planning process, we were able to go to an in-person tasting where we got to meet the chef and pastry chef. We felt like they took care in their work, enjoyed explaining each dish to us, and took careful notes on our likes, dislikes, and special requests. Plus, the food tasted amazing! Vicky also gave us another tour that same day in order to better visualize our wedding day. At the time of booking, the outdoor covered veranda had a red tarp that we were told was going to be changed to neutral color during upcoming renovations. On this second tour, we found out that the tarp color change wasn’t happening anymore, which really messed with our coastal color scheme. After voicing our concerns to Vicky, she moved our reception to the Ocean Terrace and got a big tent, both free of charge. It turned a moment of stress and disappointment into feelings of excitement. The reception area turned out even better than we could have hoped!
On the wedding day, the bridal suites were side-by-side which was very convenient. The family room was right across the hall as well, so everyone was right next door to one another.
During the cocktail hour, our guests said the hors d’oeuvres were delicious. However, they were a little disappointed because not every hors d’oeuvre made it to every table, so most of our guests only got to try one or two out of the four options. Everyone had rave reviews about their food at the reception, with the steak & eggs being a standout favorite. Unfortunately, our two plates of food were cold when they came out to us. It still tasted great, but it was a little disappointing.
During our cake tasting, we had a conversation with the pastry chef about having our kitten as a cake topper. We were originally planning on 3D printing a little cat but he mentioned being able to make her out of fondant and have her on the cake that way. We were pretty impressed by the idea so we said yes. On the day of the wedding, our fondant kitten looked a little nuts. The bride almost wanted to turn the cake around out of embarrassment, but we kept it facing forward. That being said, the guests loved our little kitten and kept taking pictures of her. Kitten aside, the dual-flavor cake tasted amazing and some of our guests even scoped out untouched slices so they could have seconds.
The staff during the reception were amazing, with many of our guests coming up to tell us how much they loved them. Maria, Oscar, and Nick were the MVPs of our reception because of their warmth, attention to detail, and overall friendliness.
As one of the gifts for hosting our wedding at the resort, we were given a complimentary honeymoon suite. We were upgraded to a two-bedroom, wrap-around balcony suite and were surprised with deliveries of champagne, roses, and chocolate-covered strawberries. It was the perfect way to spend our first night as a married couple.
Overall, our wedding was absolutely wonderful and we’d recommend this venue to anyone who’s about to get married.
P.S. the water slide was a big hit for the post-wedding festivities.