Shay2679

This was the listing on ebay, but it says bidding has ended, and the reserve was not met. "Beautiful brand new, never worn La Sposa(division of Pronovias) Madiera wedding gown. Ivory, size 14 (street size 8-10), more pictures available upon request. No alterations and has never been worn!! Must see! A definite for the bride to be! Asking price is 895.00 or best offer. Please contact Monique @ XXXXXXX with any questions. I accept cash, or Paypal." Thought it might be helpful.

Quote: Originally Posted by tchuchuca Shay, if I remember correctly, I think I saw a picture of what you want on the Wedding Page for Gran Porto Real... Does that look right? That's basically the same one! You girls are awesome...I've been looking everywhere for a picture that sort of gives Micaela an idea of what I want! I should show you the picture I drew! She laughed! It IS ridiculous...but...she said she thinks she knows what I want! haha! Doh. I cannot upload right now...the attachments thing isn't working. I'll post tonight...give you all a good little chuckle!

Quote: Originally Posted by VeronicaLane Tati- Thanks for pointing out that picture! It is beautiful. Shay- Thanks for all you do, and all your helpful information. iStephIez & Others: Don't freak out! My wedding is 45 days away, and I don't know what the gazzebo will look like, what flowers I'll use, or what the reception will be like. I have read every post on this thread and here's what I've gathered: The Royal WCs are brilliant. They are professional and super-experienced. They have made thousands of brides' dreams come true. Many of your wedding plans will be made days before your big day. And, I have yet to find any negative review regarding a Royal PDC wedding. The WCs are not overly quick to respond. But, from what I've read, they will take care of you. Remember: they are not in the U.S. or Canada. They are in Mexico, and business is handled in a different manner. The idea of relaxation in a small beach village is exactly what I wanted for my wedding. It is what makes Mexico so alluring. Here's to warm weather and margaritas! Veronica Thank you Veronica...for brining us all back to relaxation and margaritas land! You hit the nail on the head...they work on a different time line than us. And..honestly...I appreciate that...cause although I want everything right NOW...I'm learning that having that ... makes the time go faster...and I want to savor every last moment! Cheers girls!

Quote: Originally Posted by Steph158 I found a picture of the gazebo with linens on the corporate website for the resort, its villaworld.com scroll down to "weddings" and then its under more photos. Not sure if this was something that you were looking for but I loved it! THANK YOU! It's not exactly what I want...but...certainly closer than anything I've been able to find...I drew it in Photoshop...and...let's just say its...comical! This is going to help a lot! xo

Quote: Originally Posted by istephiez Shay we get to Mexico May 11th, maybe you and your husband will still be there and we can meet up!! Aww...we are just going to miss you. We arrive the 3rd and depart the 10th. Shannon (Kriswim) and I are planning on meeting up...it's too bad we'll have just missed each other! I'll try to remember to leave you a surprise at the front desk!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Steph158 Also, does the Royal provide any decoration options for the gazebo? Even at a charge do they have anything? I saw a picture on their website with white linens curtained back between the polls, it was pretty. Stephanie...I was wondering if you, by chance, had kept this picture of the linens in the gazebo. It is what I've been looking for, for weeks...and cannot find an image to relay to Micaela about what I want. If you have it...can you post it, or send it to me? I'd appreciate it sooo much (or just the site you might have seen it on)! Thanks.

Okay...so I'm a post whore today...but I have some time on my hands...so figured...why not! I went back to page 50 (!) and made a list of all the brides who look to be celebrating their weddings at the Royal this year and next... SarahandTrevor - January 28, 2009 (THERE RIGHT NOW!)!! VeronicaLane - March 20, 2009 Roahrig - April 16, 2009 Tati (tchuchuca) - April 17, 2009 caracolgin - April 18, 2009 Shannon (Kriswim) - May 2, 2009 ltl leah - May 6, 2009 Shannon (Shay2679) - May 7, 2009 istephiez - May 15, 2009 Marianna - May 25, 2009 Maybride2009 - May 27, 2009 khowell15 - June 20, 2009 violetmal - July 4, 2009 traceyfranzel - October 24, 2009 dcheung1111 - November 7, 2009 Oscar_Ernie - 2010 EmenGeeRoxx - January 19, 2010 Steph148 - June 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by istephiez Hey girls Some people are getting it for $10 pp and others for like $30 per person. I believe my quote was $25 pp I believe the people who got the cocktail hour for $10 were back in 2007, early 2008. This is a price that I do not believe exists anymore! Sad, but true. Since I started planning our wedding last March, the package prices alone have almost doubled...so when planning your budget, try to budget high, based moreso on prices that folks are being quoted now, unless you have something specific in writing with the WC or they have acknowledged to you that they will honor a certain price for you (original booking time/price, etc). I believe it was $25 we were quoted, but as it turns out, our hors d'oeuvres are included in our Package. We'll be paying $50pp for the Reception. Quote: Originally Posted by istephiez The other thing is the dance floor. It seems that the lighted dance floor is a unanswered questions still. Does the Royal have it and is it included in our price for the reception or not? I sent an e-mail about 2 weeks ago and the response was that they DO NOT have a lighted dance floor but someone else got a different response. The dance floor is up in the air as far as I am concerned also. I have emailed about this several times now, and have not received a response AT ALL! I believe they have a standard white rickety dance floor, that will completely serve its purpose...but I KNOW they have a lighted dance floor, as some recent brides have had a chance to use it...I'm just not sure if it was because they had their DJ provide it (which we will not be using a DJ) or if it was based on the number of people in their party and provided by the hotel, or...if it is just the new standard at the hotel Regardless, at this point, I'm planning on the white rickety thing for my group of 13, and if we get the upgrade...they Hooray! Quote: Originally Posted by istephiez Is anyone doing a photo slide show for the reception? I am planning on doing that but not sure of the information as far as cost or format that they need the photos. Has anyone else gotten this information? We are only doing a slideshow at our AHR the weekend after. I think we'll forego the formalities in Mexico...and just drink! I do think however, if you decide to do your Slideshow...if your reception in hosted in their ballroom, you have access to that kind of equipment...if it is outdoors, I'm not sure what they have to provide, or if you would have to pay extra for setup or anything. I would be interested in this information as well. Quote: Originally Posted by istephiez What packages are everyone getting? I seemed to do the math and found that the big packages don't actually pay to buy unless and think I am going with the one that was about $1500. We are going with the Luxury Package (I will refrain from posting the price we are getting it at to avoid confusion, but I was one of the lucky ones who began planning before the last two price increases...I'm not sure I would take this package now, if the prices had been what they are today). Quote: Originally Posted by istephiez Also, who's wedding is next Mine is May 15th but we must have some coming up quickly Ours is May 7, 2009...just before you guys! I think Tati and Veronica might be next...I'll have to go back through posts to check though!

Quote: Originally Posted by Steph158 HELP! Ok, this question is for those further along in the planning process or who already had there wedding. Does anyone know if you can customize the wedding packages? For example if there are things in a package that I do not want can I take them out and get a lower price? The first thing I can tell you is, the WCs are pretty good about honoring the prices that are in effect AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. If you book your date (I'm still thinking this requires the $300USD deposit), then...the prices in the packages at this time, are what will be honored...just make sure to tell you WC this is your expectation. This is what I did, and they are honoring the prices from when we first started planning with them. Secondly, you CANNOT customize any of the wedding packages in the sense you are hoping for. Trust me! I wanted to do this also, as it seemed only fair (not in wedding planning world)!...You can customize UP, but you cannot customize DOWN! I suggest..if there are a lot of things in the bigger packages that you just don't want or need (spa treatments, etc) then...start at a more basic package level, and get quotes for all the things you DO want. We ended up selecting the Luxury Package, as the Star Crossed one was...not only a heck of a lot more money...but had a bunch of stuff we just didn't need, or want. For the extras that we did want, we're paying reasonable upgrade prices for those...and ultimately feel that our wedding is going to be EXACTLY what we want now. It's worth it to put in the extra planning time in my opinion... Although, paying for an all encompassing package, and letting them do ALL the work...has its perks as well! Don't stress! If you are concerned, or just need to vent...you have us! We've all been there, or are getting there...and some of us would even do it all again, so, come here and pose the questions. You're on the right path... FIRST THING...book your date and get them that deposit!!! Then..onto other planning stuff!

Yes...the cricket (grasshopper in our case) has become quite symbolic to us...long story, I won't bore you...but...its definitely personal!

Just thought I'd share our biggest project...in its completed state. We designed, printed, cut, mounted, assembled and stamped everything ourselves! The front of invitation: Inside Invite with Magnet and RSVP/Envelope Package: We're happy with how they turned out!

Hi everyone... We're having our AHR the weekend after we arrive back from our Mexican wedding. We decided some time ago we wanted to have a ... sort of ... Hollywood Romance theme...to emphasis how classic our own story is...and define our true love of movies! We have few ideas, mostly just to warm the room up and make it more romantic...but...we've sort of lost the Hollywood part! We know you are all FILLED with incredible ideas...and thought we'd just post to see if anyone could steer us back in a Hollywood Romantic direction! This is what we're doing so far: For the cocktail hour (and a half) we have a reel of Hollywoods Best/Most Romantic Kisses...its about an hour, and we'll just loop it...we're playing it to some of our favorite romantic soundtrack songs...as background ambience. We have "Main Attraction" drink tickets that we made (see below)...and "LOVE" letters for the cake table. We'll be doing the Martha Stewart Poms and Luminaries in Ivory and Citrus Green... We're having a "white" carpet and ropes entrance with a photographer shoot (our hope is to acquire pics of our guests to compile our Guest book with, and ... have a picture to send everyone in their thank yous) There will be lots of mini lights and candles...champagne and delicious food. What else can we do to make it all come together?

Montreal, Quebec but... I'm from Grande Prairie/Edmonton, Alberta!

I have found a lot of things I love at theknotweddingshop.com... That being said, I cannot order any of them as I am Canadian, with a Canadian billing address. Woe is me. Does anyone know of a site that sells similar products to those on the Knot site? I'm specifically interested in the "LOVE" napkins (beverage), the Silk Cosmetic Bags with Initial, and the Father of the Bride baseball hat... ANY help would be appreciated! xo

I'm sure you've already looked...but I thought, just in case their things are still available... you might these useful... http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t35889 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t29263

Quote: Originally Posted by Steph158 So many of my questions were answered from reading and from Jen but I am still shady on the No outside vendors policy. I have read how some of you gals got them to allow it with a $100 per person fee. I am willing to pay that but will they allow it still? If not it may be a deal breaker for me, photos are the most important thing for me! From what I understand, if you had a contract initiated with the hotel/WC before the "Big Rules" came out...then the $100 fee applied to you...now...AFTER the big rules...I'm not so sure. All you can do is talk to your WC, when she finally gets a hold of you, and ask the question. Quote: Originally Posted by Steph158 Also, I was planning to marry legal/civil ceremony but it sounds as if you can't do the sand ceremony or write your own vows with that? You CAN partake in these things...only with a Civil ceremony, my understanding is that you can only do them AFTER the minister/judge leaves. You would have to have a friend or family member introduce them and they could do any readings for you, etc. The minister just cannot be involved. Quote: Originally Posted by Steph158 By the way, if anyone has the attachments that Zulma sent, for cakes, flowers, ceremony site pictures or anything else I would be forever grateful if you could email them to me, I can PM whomever has that stuff with my email addy. I do have the "funever" photo stuff (which I hope I won't need). You can PM me if you'd like. I can forward you lots of stuff! haha. Just let me know! Good luck, and remember to just be patient with the WCs, and...have fun! Congratulations!

Wow...indeed. That really is a stunning dress...if only I were smaller! Good luck.

Quote: Originally Posted by bridetobe22 Our video from Cancun Wedding Video is our favorite part of our wedding. We HIGHLY recommend using these guys. Here is the link. Enjoy! Cancun Wedding Videos | Mayan Riviera Wedding Videographer | Mike Cantarell Katy Thank you Katy...everything was like a dream! Gorgeous. Can we ask how much the video coverage was through Cancun Wedding? (Is that the company name?!)

Do any of my fellow brides know of a site (either American or Canadian) that carries similar products to those on theknotweddingshop.com AND would allow me to use a Canadian billing address? OR...is there any one of you who would be willling to make arrangments with me to send you the total cost of my order ahead of time, place the order yourselves (using your own method of payment) and then I'll pay for shipping seperately I know this is a big favor...so suggestions for sites would be appreciated. There are a few things off of the Knot that I REALLY want (and they are so affordable right now)...and cannot find them on any of the Canadian sites I have...but they won't allow me to enter my Canadian billing address...even though I have a friend who was willing to have me ship it to her U.S. address... Any thoughts? Thanks everyone!

Quote: Originally Posted by Kriswim Well, I just want to know if she'll do a rehearsal "walk thru" of the ceremony with us. I think she said she can translate the judge if he doesn't speak english well. Then i just wanted confirmation that she got/has everything from me - which i am sure she does b/c she would probably email me if she needed money or important papers!! LOL Yes, I imagine you're good to go! From what I've heard, Micaela does speak and translate a spanish ceremony for you, if you end up with a Spanish speaking Officiant. I've also heard, she does a wonderful job in doing so...she speaks very clearly and slowly! I'm sure if anything were time pressing, she would get a hold of you. It's creeping up on us...only a few more months!

Quote: Originally Posted by Kriswim Thanks for the info!!!! I will do that this week! :-) Too many options in the US that's my problem - i can never make up my mind! haha! I think I will try emailing Micaela everyweek until she responds! ;-) Let me know how that goes!!! I'll keep you posted also, if I hear anything... What are some of your questions ... in case I talk to her first! I think I sent you most of mine already!

Quote: Originally Posted by Kriswim Shay - Where did you get your starfish - is it for your flowers? I need to order mine this week! I'm getting my flowers for the AHR from (a Company) and am really excited to see the design. I've ordered two starfish jewels from them, and will bring those to Mexico. I have also ordered dried starfish for our table settings (placecards). I ordered 10, 4-6" sugar starfish, and 10, 1-2" ones for table decoration. I paid $30 using a company called:SHARPE'S TROPICAL SHELLS & GIFTS - B.C. TROPICAL SHELL CO. - TROPITEK TRADING Being in the U.S. though...you have a lot more options for these kinds of things! HTH!

Does anyone know the dimensions of the gazebo...weird question, yes...but...I'm thinking of buying those icicle mini lights for the roof inside...and was wondering how many I would need? Also...in May...what time does the sun usually set...and what time does it become...less bright out? Our ceremony is at 5 and I'm wondering...would mini lights even show up?...like would you even be able to tell if they were on?

Quote: Originally Posted by tchuchuca I broke my leg in an exercising accident- not sure if I told you girls or not- but emergency room, surgery, physical therapy, etc was hitting the wedding budget HARD Okay...ow! and ... you poor thing. Have things gotten better now?! Good grief...no, you definitely had not told us! Quote: Originally Posted by tchuchuca I totally don't mind that we paid it- I'm happy that our date is secure, but I agree that it'd be nice to know that the story stays consistent! Don't get me wrong, I love the Royal and know that I made the right decision! I'm completely with you on this one. I LOVE the Royal...and am super happy we chose it, and I love working with Micaela, when she has the time, I know it is going to be great... I agree though..it would just be nice if all the coordinators were on the page, as...the miscommunications...as proven with this prime example...can really make or break the day!

Quote: Originally Posted by Ivan Hello Marianna! About the dance floor, the hotel usually provide a regular dance foor for reception (about 30 people) if you have more than 40 people attending your reception they will provide you a lighted dance floor for free, the hotel rent me a dance floor for each reception wedding at Real Resorts, and you don´t pay nothing for this dance floor Do you know the cost of having the light up dance floor to the customer? I was under the impression this was their new "Standard" dance floor...so now I want to know how much extra this will cost too...