Stacia & Hunter Wedding Concierge | Explora Quintana Roo
Mexican Caribbean Wedding Concierge

Stacia & Hunter

A personalized destination wedding dashboard designed to keep your travel details, wedding logistics and vendor coordination beautifully organized in one place.

May 2 – May 6, 2026
Ambre Epices · Tulum
Wedding Day: Monday, May 4
29 Adult Guests
Arrival May 2 · 8:37 AM · CUN
Ceremony May 4 · 4:30 PM
Cocktail Hour 5:00 PM
Dinner 6:00 PM
Dance Floor 8:00 PM
Event End 11:00 PM
Countdown

Wedding Day Countdown

Live countdown to the ceremony in the Mexican Caribbean.

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VIP Details

Bride & Groom

  • Bride: Stacia Panther
  • Groom: Hunter Douglas
  • Wedding Venue: Ambre Epices, Tulum
  • Ceremony Area: Outside of Riad over main villa pool
  • After Party: Pool area at 11:00 PM

Travel & Stay Overview

A clean overview of arrivals, accommodations and transportation notes to keep pre-wedding logistics clear and easy to follow.

Arrival Details

Stacia & Hunter

  • Date: May 2, 2026
  • Arrival: 8:37 AM
  • Airport: Cancun International Airport (CUN)
  • Flight: #1120
  • Route: Airport → Costco → Ambre Epices, Tulum
Accommodation

Stay Information

  • Villa: Ambre Epices
  • Address: Calle 17 Poniente S / N, Tulum Pueblo, 77760 Tulum, QROO, Mexico
  • Checkout: Wednesday, May 6 · 11:00 AM
  • Transfer: Ambre Epices → JOIA Resort
  • Resort: JOIA, Carretera Chetumal - P. Juarez Km 309, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo 77710
Guest Arrivals · May 2

Tulum Airport (TQO)

  • 6 Guests: 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM
  • 1 Guest: 2:30 PM
  • 16 Guests: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
  • 1 Guest: Flight pending
Additional Guests · May 3

One-Way Arrival Note

  • 3 Guests: 3:20 PM at TQO
  • Request: One-way trip recommendation only
Transportation for these final 3 guests is not covered by Explora.

What Explora Covers

A clear separation between the logistics we are handling directly and items that remain outside our service scope.

Covered by Explora

Included Coordination

  • Wedding DJ: Ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dance floor flow
  • Vendor Tracking: Key service windows and call times
  • Main Timeline: Wedding day order of events
  • Music Cues: Processional, first dance and closing songs
  • Travel Overview: Bride & groom logistics and guest summary
Not Covered by Explora

Outside Current Scope

  • May 3 Transfer: Transportation for the final 3 guests
  • Unbooked Flight: Pending guest airfare purchase
  • External Vendor Decisions: Any unmanaged third-party logistics outside our assigned services
  • Guest Personal Arrangements: Individual travel changes or private bookings not requested through us

Wedding Timeline

A live-style wedding dashboard built around the official timeline, combining hospitality warmth with polished coordination.

Day Before

Sunday · May 3

6:00 PM

Dinner

Pre-wedding dinner gathering.

7:30 PM

Rehearsal & Directions

Final guidance and event direction after dinner.

Quick Notes
Getting Ready Areas Bride in main villa bedroom. Groom in Austin or Memo's room.
Guest Count 29 adults attending.
Wedding Day

Monday · May 4

7:30 AM

Wake Up

Start of wedding day preparations.

8:00 AM

Slow Morning Prep

Coffee, swim, stretch and prep bedroom for getting ready.

9:15 AM

Bride Begins Getting Ready

Preparation begins before brunch.

10:00 AM

Brunch with Guests

Held in the secondary villa, away from wedding setup.

11:00 AM

MSM Rentals Arrival

Flower delivery first. Main villa setup begins.

2:00 PM

Photographer Arrives

Groom prep, details and early photo coverage begin.

2:30 PM

DJ Setup

Audio setup and soundcheck by DJ Luis Mares + Fernando Garcia.

3:00 PM

First Look with Family

Bride meets family for emotional first look photos.

3:15 PM

Couple First Look & Photos

Portraits around the main villa and surrounding areas.

4:00 PM

Ceremony Area Opens

Detail photos, guests enter, couple remains hidden for final moments.

4:30 PM

Ceremony Begins

Main wedding ceremony starts.

5:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

Bartender begins service and guests transition behind ceremony area.

6:00 PM

Dinner Reception

Guests locate seats and dinner begins.

6:15 PM

Vendor Meals

Meal service for Luis, Ambar and Fernando.

7:05 – 7:25 PM

Sunset Photos

Couple steps away for sunset portraits.

7:30 PM

Toast Speeches

Alex Panther and Amir Haghi speeches.

8:00 PM

First Dance

Bride and groom first dance begins.

8:15 PM

Dance Floor Opens

Guests are invited to join the celebration.

10:30 PM

Photography Ends

Photographer departs.

10:55 PM

Last Song

Closing track before the official end of the event.

11:00 PM

Event Conclusion

Strike begins immediately after. After party continues at the pool.

Vendor Coordination

A dedicated vendor overview for quick access to arrivals, service windows and event responsibilities.

DJ / Tech

DJ Luis Mares + Fernando Garcia

Arrival / Setup: 2:30 PM
Vendor Meal: 6:15 PM
Coverage: Ceremony, cocktail, dinner and dance floor
Photography

Ambar / Alejandro

Arrival: 2:00 PM
Vendor Meal: 6:15 PM
Departure: 10:30 PM
Florals / Rentals

MSM Rentals

Arrival: 11:00 AM
Task: Flower delivery and main villa setup
Note: Guests should avoid main villa during setup
Coordinator

Baileigh Thompson

Call Time: 11:00 AM
Role: Day-of coordination
Officiant

Zachary Panther

Call Time: 3:00 PM
Role: Ceremony officiant
Catering

Ambre Epices: Alain

Location: Ambre Epices, Tulum
Service: Dinner reception support

Music & Special Moments

Key musical cues for the emotional flow of ceremony and reception.

Ceremony

Processional Cues

  • Officiant ProcessionalWhole Wide World — Bahamas
  • Groom ProcessionalAngel — Finneas
  • Bride ProcessionalYou Are In Love — Taylor Swift
  • RecessionalSo Easy (To Fall in Love) — Olivia Dean
Reception

Reception Highlights

  • First DanceLike Real People Do — Hozier
  • Dance Floor OpenerI Gotta Feeling — Black Eyed Peas
  • Last SongLover — Taylor Swift

Locations & Event Flow

A quick visual summary of how the spaces flow throughout the wedding day.

Wedding Layout

Ceremony outside the Riad over the main villa pool, cocktail hour behind the ceremony area, and dinner reception behind cocktail hour.

Main Location

Ambre Epices · Tulum

Exact venue location for coordination, logistics and guest reference.

  • Ceremony: Outside of Riad over main villa pool
  • Cocktail Hour: Behind ceremony area
  • Dinner Reception: Behind cocktail hour area
  • Dance Floor: Opens at 8:15 PM
  • After Party: Pool gathering at 11:00 PM

Casa Tortuga Experience

A curated cenote adventure experience designed to complement your stay in the Riviera Maya.

Tour Overview

✨ Pre-Wedding Experience · Casa Tortuga

  • Date: May 3, 2026
  • Total Guests: 21 People
  • Total Cost: $2,520 USD
  • Deposit Paid: $1,305.36 USD
  • Remaining Balance: $1,260 USD (cash on tour day)
Schedule

Tour Timeline

09:30 AM

Pick-up at Villa

Ambre Epices, Tulum

10:00 AM

Arrival at Casa Tortuga

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Cenote Tour Experience

02:30 PM

Departure from Park

03:30 – 04:30 PM

Return to Villa

Experience Includes

What's Included

  • Transport: Private round-trip transportation
  • Guide: Bilingual professional guide
  • Food: Box lunch + buffet meal
  • Access: Open & cavern cenotes
  • Activities: Zipline experience
  • Bonus: Visit to Playa del Carmen
Payment Terms

Booking Conditions

  • Deposit: 50% required to confirm
  • Status: Deposit already completed
  • Balance: Paid in cash on the day of the tour
This tour is fully coordinated by Explora Quintana Roo.

Important Notes

Final reminders to keep the day flowing smoothly and avoid disruptions in setup or photo timing.

Operational Reminders

Key Timing Notes

  • By 11:00 AM: All guests should avoid the main villa
  • By 3:00 PM: Ceremony area should be ready
  • By 3:00 PM: Cars moved out of front photo area
  • By 4:15 PM: All guests should be present