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Palace Resort Beach wedding privacy

zikiziki
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I know you have to be laid back when planning a destination wedding, but I am getting really nervous.  I am getting married at Playacar Palace in April 2012 and I reserved the sunset time slot on the beach. 

However, I just saw a video posted of a wedding that took place there and it was by no means private.  The bride walked down a set of stairs through the pool with tons of sunbathers gawking and looking on.

I realize it won't be completely private, but now I am definitely second guessing the location.  I have heard from other brides that the 360 degree view wedding terrace is also an option.

Any personal experiences and input would be so appreciated.  I love the idea of getting married on a beach, I'm just not in love with the idea of people in bikinis gawking at us and looking on during an intimate ceremony (there are around 25 in our group total, but there is NO way I am walking down a pool in place of an aisle, I am way too shy)...

Any and all input appreciated.

Thanks ladies!

Niki

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Re: Palace Resort Beach wedding privacy

  • breanessbreaness member
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    Was that wedding at the same time of the day? We got married on a public beach in Hawaii and since it was an evening slot (just before sunset) we didn't have any sunbathers as onlookers. There were two other weddings on that stretch of beach but we were well spaced out so it wasn't really a big deal, I didn't even notice them until we were doing photos after the ceremony.

    If that wedding was at night then maybe it's a good indication, but I've found that by early evening most sunbathers are done and it's a great time for a wedding. If that's your vision, go for it. If you'd prefer the peace of mind, go with the terrace. For me, I didn't really notice much about the surroundings other than the beautiful sounds and sights of Hawaii. Anything undesirable that I *thought* would bother me just faded into the background.
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  • StealthBrideStealthBride member
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    I was married on a public beach and honestly, the other people didn't bother me. I was so wrapped up in my DH and the fact that we were getting married that I didn't notice anyone else until I heard the applause.

    ETA: You'll even notice a few people in my siggy pic. I did not even realize they were there until I JUST looked at that photo!
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  • saric83saric83 member
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    I can totally see your concern, but I agree with others that you probably won't even notice them!

    We specifically chose a non-beach location because I didn't want people watching the ceremony, but that was more for the sake of H, who can be pretty darn shy.  So I was trying to maximize privacy to keep all of us extra calm. : ) 

    But if that wouldn't have been an option, I'm sure we would have been totally fine with the beach, especially at sunset when there will be a lot less people out.   
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  • pumpkin32311pumpkin32311 member
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    We are also getting married in that same time slot at Playacar Palace in October! I hadn't thought of this issue, but I'd like to know how they manage it, or what you end up doing/what others recommend! I would think they would have some sort of solution?
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