ROYAL PLAYA DEL CARMEN BRIDES: were kids allowed for the day? ...and other questions

I have been working with carole since Suzanna left. I've been trying to get a hold of Carole for a week now to confirm my wedding date has been changed. Every time I call they say.."shes out today" or "shes out all week" well today I finally asked for anyone else that can help me. I got a voicemail from Autumn who said Carole is out for a FEW weeks and she is taking over! She confirmed my date of 12/2...and said e-mail her with questions...but didn't leave her e-mail address! I want to e-mail her to send me an updated contract.

Does anyone have Autumn's email adress?

For those that have a long wait in between the cocktail and reception or just reception I would suggest going to a bar off the resort. Just in case it sounds like the royal is pretty crazy and strict with outsiders.

Maybe you can appoint someone to take the outsiders group to hang out. About two blocks away is a really fun bar called the Tequila Barrell. They always have $1 beers and 2 for one specials. Of course right up the street is othe bars to but this one has a really fun atmosphere during the day.

Tequila Barrel Sports Bar and Grill in Playa del Carmen Mexico

This is also just a thought but maybe you could contact the bar and ask them if you have a big group they could cut you a deal to have an open bar for a few hours or maybe the first 5 drinks on you. I know it is not ideal but just a thought. It may be sort of akward to ask guests to have to leave the premises and than on top of that have to pay money to go kill time.

For any older guests and wine lovers there is also SUR Steak House - Playa del carmen Sur steak house

Beware though this place is pricey but the food and drinks and above all the atmosphere are amazing.

Finally my favorite place of all La Tortuga Hotel & Spa Playa del Carmen - La Tortuga Hotel Spa - Playa del Carmen Riviera Maya Mexico

It is only a block a way, I know many of you have heard me talk about it. They have an amazing bar and it is just a little oaisis in the middle of playa. They are always willing to negotiate with a big group so def call them tell them what you are willing to spend and I am sure they can arrange something.

We are doing our first look here and pictures with our bridal party. We were engaged here and I cannot tell you how amazing the service and staff are here.

wow, thanks so much jesmcan!

Hey girls,

So, I'm in the process of drafting my SOD's along with all the necessary info, and I am wondering what type of info you ladies included? Besides the obvious TA info, did you include anything else, or keep it basic? Also, we are having a religious ceremony at home, so I want to include wording that we understand that not everyone will be able to make it to MX, and therefore would love it if they are able to join us celebrate at the religious ceremony at home. Suggestions on wording?

Lastly, so I'm confused re sand ceremony - we are having a symbolic ceremony - are we allowed to have the sand ceremony? I remember reading a post from someone saying that the Royal is not allowing that anymore

yeah, I have a sand ceremony as well. I also wrote our script for the ceremony as well. Gosh, I hope that ok. On the STD's i included the TA info as well as some prices with an asterik saying these prices are subject to change, obviously. We also wrote a basic intro saying that we were getting married in MX and a little about the property. On the back we wrote our thank you and our understanding that not everyone could make it. So it was pretty informative

dianep, when are you getting married in the states? before or after and are you going to make a big deal of it or just jeans and t-shirt kind of event?

Whats your reason for getting married before going to Mexico?

I feel that we're still going to have to pay for $400 for a justice of peace so why not get married in Mexico? $170 for blood tests is not that lot.