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Becky, thanks so much for sharing your amazing story. It made all of us feel that much better about the Royal, I'm sure! Congratulations!!

Heidi, I totally agree with you on the action around The Royal, I love how 5th is just a walk away. I know my guests would love it. Well, I've contacted Zulma and hopefully she'll get back to me regarding reception locations, I'll let you ladies know what she says. I'm actually wondering if I could use a smaller ball room for my dinner and dance, my fiance isn't to keen on having dinner on the beach or anything like that. Do you know anything about the ballrooms, and what the price might be like? I just hope they're pretty. I know the website mentions the ballrooms that can be used for wedding receptions. Antonia, when you did a site visit, did you see any of these ballrooms?

Antonia and Heidi, how early did you book your wedding? Do you think it is too soon for me to book for May 2009? Also, did you contact [email protected] or did you go directly to the wedding coordinator to book your date? Oh and how many weddings a day do The Royal perform? The less the better!!

Oh my, I can't wait to see Antonia's pictures, with her 100 guests!! Once again you ladies have totally answered my questions. I am definitely thinking The Royal is the place for me, because like Heidi I wanted a place that was as gorgeous and classy as an adults only, but I wanted the kids in my family to feel welcome as well. As for the presidential suite, I guess it isn't really a money saver in the long run, I'd be just as happy having an oceanview room with a jacuzzi maybe For the cocktail party, I guess the more guests you have, the cheaper it may be, which is the case with a lot of things in life. I'm expecting maybe 40-50 guests, well that's what I'm hearing now, but I know plans always change. Thanks again so much! If I do choose The Royal (which I probably will, my fiance loves the place!) I'll be sure to let you know. I'll also think of you two if/when I have any more questions. Steph

Sorry ladies, one more thing!! Does The Royal still offer the "free" wedding package if you book a more expensive suite for 6 nights minimum? I remember seeing a package like that for 2007 weddings somewhere on this forum... did any of you ladies get the opportunity to have something like that for your celebration?

Heidi and Antonia, thanks so much for sharing your information. I love this forum! LOL Your ideas sound fabulous, for the cocktail party and the reception, and I am SO glad to hear that children are allowed for the wedding. Just one question though: does the Royal demand a minimum number of your guests staying there in order to perform the ceremony there? Antonia, you mentioned that most of your guests are at the Gran next door, so I guess it isn't a problem if you have, let's say, half of your guests at the Gran and the other half at The Royal? I know some resorts say you need 80% or something of the guests to stay at the resort you want to be married in... Thanks again so much, I can't wait to hear/see how both your weddings turn out.

Hi there, I'm a "newbie", hoping to find a location for my wedding next May. I'm considering The Royal Playa del Carmen, since its a gorgeous resort with a beautiful beach. I would like to know how The Royal works on wedding days, with guest passes and all that. I know its an Adult Only resort, yet videos I've seen of weddings there had kids in them. Were the families with children only allowed on the resort for the wedding day? If so, how much were the guest passes? I know that the Gran Porto Real across from The Royal PCD is family oriented... I guess the guests with children could stay there? I'd also like any information regarding the reception in the garden afterwards, with the dance floor and speakers. How much extra was all this? It looked beautiful in the videos I've seen. I hope there are some people on here that can help a girl out! Thanks! Stephanie

Hi salomeh, I'm also a newbie here on the forum. I'm thinking of booking my wedding at the Riu Palace in Cabo also! It looks fantastic, and I wanted a city that most of my guests have never visited. Once I get my date booked (it'll be in May 09) I'll let you know how it went. Good luck choosing, I know I did ENOUGH research!!

Hi everyone, my name is Stephanie, and I'm a newly engaged young lady who came across this forum by googling destination weddings. I just want to thank all the ladies who give important information on weddings around the world.