newprincessbride

Welcome to the forum There is a wealth of information on this site. Enjoy and congrats

Awwwh.... I'm sorry to hear that you are so stressed over this. We are getting married at Riu Puerto Vallarta. The WC is Erika. I have emailed her and she usually responds within a week. I've only heard positive feedback from the Riu, so I'm sure your going to have a wonderful wedding. In regards to the symbolic wedding- we are doing the same thing as the legalities of the civic wedding was overwhelming. It's just like the civic wedding. Your guest will not be aware that it is symbolic. You can even sign at the ceremony to give the illusion of your first union. There are plenty options for you to explore. Continue to review postings and I'm sure you'll find the answer to all your questions. Good luck and if you need anything just post!!!

We are getting married in September and planned not to sleep together the night before the wedding. We thought it would have a greater impact when he saw me come down the aile. I think it's great that they do offer complimentary rooms for some packages. I will definetly look into that. Good luck with your decision.

Welcome to the forum and good luck with all your planning.

Welcome to the forum.. Your going to love it here.

So here goes... My FI has been planning "family day" for about a month now. He wanted to take me and my kids to Jillians. He arrives this morning about 7:00am and takes a nap. In the meantime, I go ahead with the usual Saturday morning rituals which includes taking the girls to dance, etc. Well, this morning, I took my adult neice with us as well. While dropping her off, my daughter ask her if she is coming to Jillians with us. She stated maybe, just call. Now this is when it raised a red flag. I asked her what made her invite my neice, she told me my FI told her to invite her and my sister. O'k now the cat is out the bag. Let me back up a minute. I was cranky the whole day. So when I come home, I was fussing with my FI asking him why he invited everyone to "family day". He just made up some lame story to get me off his back. Now we get to Jillians, and who walks in--- my adopted mother. That's when he gets down on one knee and ask me to marry him. Everyone in the place was clapping and it was pretty emotional. Needless to say, I quickly checked my attitude and we had a wonderful evening. I don't know how to post the pics of the ring: If someone can tell me I would love to share..

congrats to you .... Hope to see the ring soon

Thank you Celina to for starting this thread. My coordinator is Erika. She gave me the link for pie in the sky. I was not impressed w/the web site and I thank you all for the ideas. Please keep us posted with the outcome. My sister speaks Spanish, so I'm going to have her call as well. BTW Celina, do you remember how close Walmart is to the Riu hotel?

Quote: Originally Posted by JUSTUSTWO LOL...You're not crazy. I didn't really want to be totally barefoot either, more like some cute low sandals that will work on sand. But really, what shoe works in the sand? And I sooo do not like wedges. I've never ever had a pair. Don't ask me why. So my search for the right shoe will continue. Have you thought about the ballerina shoes. My MOH wants to decorate them. I could wear them after the beach ceremony as well. Just a thought

Great thread!! I was wondering the same thing regarding a private reception. I'm awaiting a response from the WC in PV. Keep the information coming

OMG, that is great information to have. Thanks for the thread!!!

Those pics are simply beautiful. Everyone looked great!!!

You look amazing

Welcome and Congrats

Thanks Celina, I couldn't wait for your review. We are having our wedding in Riu Vallarta and I'm so happy you guys were pleased with the site. Our coordinator is Erika as well. Were you able to take any pics?

Quote: Originally Posted by tlomlad i am doing the black and white them as well we were thinking about just plan white long table with white candles all down the middle in a straight line then black flat rocks scattered all around the candles and then as seat names write their names on one of the black rocks. also as the table names we were going to do a black and white picture of our theme is love is........ one table would be patient then kind etc etc hope this helps That's a very unique idea. I like it. Thank you

If you are close to Riu Vallarta please take pics or maybe just inquire about the Hotel... Thanks and Have a wonderful trip.

I'm so glad this thread came back to life. I have been debating this very subject in my head. I also felt my guest would be cheated in some fashion, but after reading all the post, it makes more sense to have the legalities occur in the States. Thanks ladies

Thanks for the ideas!!! i didn't know what direction to go in. You guys are the greatest.

I LOVE that cake!!!!

Thanks Jessica, That sounds like something I want to look into......

Hey ladies; Sure can use your help. My colors are black and white and I'm having difficulties coming up with a unique theme. The wedding is in September in PV. I was thinking beach/sea shells/starfish etc, but i want the favors and decorations to be black and white. Any ideas

Love the starfish... Ladies, my colors are black and white. Would it be taste"less" to color the starfish to match my colors... Please give me your opinion..

Thanks for the feedback guys. How can I get to Reaka's page. Do you have a link

Hey ladies Has anyone stayed in this hotel? It's right across from Jalisco in fact you can use the facilities at the Jalisco for no extra charge. It was recently built in 2006. Please give me some feedback if you've heard anything..... The website looks great, but we all know how that could go