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Mrs. Meerkat, Kalamazoo, MI/Riviera Maya Age and Occupation: 30, Application Engineer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 23, IT Consultant Engagement Date: July 26, 2008 Wedding Date: December 2010 Venue: Al Cielo / La Laguna About Me: I’m a tech-savvy tomboy with an affinity for hot tea and good sushi. Us Meerkats are just a couple fun lovin’ geeks from Michigan. We love anything having to do with movies, books, video games or technology and we hold a special place in our hearts for our two very spoiled shih-tzus, Wicket and Bravo. We also LOVE to travel. We love it so much it only took us 12 hours after we got engaged to decide to have a destination wedding. We are working our little Meerkat tails off planning a rustic-chic, travel themed destination wedding in the Riviera Maya with a semi-formal, vintage-turned-modern, outdoor at home reception back here in Michigan.
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Rehearsal Dinner Venue

September 16th, 2010 @ 5:15 pm by Mrs. Meerkat

Since we are staying at an all-inclusive resort, our first inclination about the rehearsal dinner was just to have it at the resort. I mean, the price was right: free. But Mama-in-Law Meerkat had other ideas; she wanted to host it. We have done so little that is traditional that it didn’t seem right not to let her have this one thing.

She asked that we use our amazing Google-fu and help her research some possible locations. Her criteria was simple: quiet, good/authentic food, wow factor. The first place we considered was Blue Parrot in Playa Del Carmen:

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blueparrot.com

The VIP terrace seemed just perfect, but after talking to some other brides, I was a bit worried. Most reported the food wasn’t that good and that the club below got noisy as the evening progressed. We found about a 50%-negative review rate for Blue Parrot and quickly crossed it off our list.

Next we looked at Xpu-Ha beach club:

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laplayaxpuha.com

It seemed like a cool place with some very sweet people running it. It also was highly recommended on many forums. Pricing was good, but the food once again had us guessing a little, as most of it was a little too Americanized for our tastes. If we were not looking to show our guests a bit of the culture, the Xpu-Ha beach club would have been a contender.

Then, by chance, while poking around a Playa Del Carmen forum, I came across a post with people raving about La Cueva Del Chango (translated it means “cave of the monkey”). It is tucked away on the outskirts of Playa and has some of the most beautiful architecture I have ever seen:

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playa.info

Not to mention the menu is to die for:

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La Cueva Del Chango

It was pretty much a done deal as soon as we showed Mama-in-Law the photos. Now if we can only convince her to try a couple new foods while we are there. =)

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14 Responses to “Rehearsal Dinner Venue”

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mareundarum
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mareundarum (message)  83 posts, Worker bee

I hope the menu tastes as good as it looks. I love the little monkey in a coconut in the top corner….too cute!

 
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jordynrose
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jordynrose (message)  6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

That menu looks delicious!

 
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Miss Elephant
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Miss Elephant (message)  6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

That looks like a very cool venue!

 
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Miss Sand Dollar
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Miss Sand Dollar (message)  1,305 posts, Bumble bee

So. Much. Fun!! I wish I could go too!

 
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Miss Glasses (message)  2,741 posts, Sugar bee

Mmmmmmmmm! I’m glad you found something that will give you a taste of the high-end local culture and the place looks beautiful!

 
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Miss Ostrich (message)  1,948 posts, Buzzing bee

love the string lights and cozy feel. it will be a fantastic rehearsal dinner, for sure :)

 
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Miss Starfish (message)  1,924 posts, Buzzing bee

The venue is beautiful and the food looks delicious!

 
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emma5w
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emma5w (message)  547 posts, Busy bee

Hee hee! “Shrimps.” That menu looks yummerific, and the venue itself looks amazing!

 
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Miss Meerkat
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Miss Meerkat (message)  3,216 posts, Sugar bee

@emma5w: LOL I would have never noticed that unless you pointed it out!

 
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regina

We ate there after our honeymoon in Tulum on the way back from the airport - it is amazing and there are little monkeys that swing from the trees above, but beware that it is totally outdoors and there is no AC - so make sure they have fans running since we were sweating bullets in there.

 
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Miss Meerkat
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Miss Meerkat (message)  3,216 posts, Sugar bee

@regina: Thanks for the tip about the heat! Average temp is 70 degrees in Decemeber so I am just hoping for good weather. =)

 
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xLailax (message)  414 posts, Helper bee

OMG its TOO Gorgeous! Is that even possible? Looks like a dream :) Best Wishes!

 
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SandraMarie_1986
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SandraMarie_1986 (message)  1,363 posts, Bumble bee

Wow, it looks amazing! I can’t wait to hear how your rehearsal dinner goes!

 
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geer2mrs
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geer2mrs (message)  87 posts, Worker bee

The food does sound amazing! Hungry now! :)

 

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Mrs. Meerkat, Kalamazoo, MI/Riviera Maya Age and Occupation: 30, Application Engineer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 23, IT Consultant Engagement Date: July 26, 2008 Wedding Date: December 2010 Venue: Al Cielo / La Laguna About Me: I’m a tech-savvy tomboy with an affinity for hot tea and good sushi. Us Meerkats are just a couple fun lovin’ geeks from Michigan. We love anything having to do with movies, books, video games or technology and we hold a special place in our hearts for our two very spoiled shih-tzus, Wicket and Bravo. We also LOVE to travel. We love it so much it only took us 12 hours after we got engaged to decide to have a destination wedding. We are working our little Meerkat tails off planning a rustic-chic, travel themed destination wedding in the Riviera Maya with a semi-formal, vintage-turned-modern, outdoor at home reception back here in Michigan.

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