TightyWhitey

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Stephanie~ Ok I went out and looked and I see the $25 is for addition people outside the number allowed per package and there is still a reception pp rate. BUT they are allowing receptions in the resturants in some of the packages! So if money gets tight that is an option. Shannon, I had originally gone with the Classic package but now I want to change to the Luxury package- do you think they will let me change to the bigger package? Ok, now I'm confused... So, if I upgrade my package from the Classic Wedding to the Luxury wedding, will there still be a reception pp rate even though we have less than 35 guests?

Quote: Originally Posted by Shay2679 I just took one...the lighting sucks, but...you'll get the idea! I love your dress! It is very similar to my after-party dress. I'm just going with some nude coloured boy-shorts instead of a slip.

Can anyone provide info on the symbolic ceremony (with minister)? ie. what the minister says, readings, vows, etc.... I'm starting to look at programs for the ceremony and am not sure what to go with.

Quote: Originally Posted by EmenGeeRoxx Hi can you post that information, I can't find it on the MAC site? My fiancee uses MAC all the time and she gets a discount. Thanks. Here's the address: Ultrafemme Playa del Carmen Avenida 5a Norte Lt. 15 Loc. 1 Mza. 27 entre calle 12 y 16 Centro Playa del Carmen 77710 +52 984 803 4661

Where/how are you ladies getting your make-up done? I'm a little hesitant to use the Resort's MUA. Has anyone heard anything about them? I've also contacted MAC cosmetics and they have a store on 5th avenue. I'm debating booking an appointment there instead....

Quote: Originally Posted by VeronicaLane Hey Everyone! We're back! We got back late Tuesday, and I had huge sales presentation on Thurs & Friday. (I'm still exhausted and trying to catch up with work.) So, I haven't had time to post yet. But, let me just say this: THE WEDDING WAS PERFECT. Our week in Playa was the best week of my life. Everything was phenomenal. Our choice to marry in PDC and at the Royal was the best decision. I will get my professional pics this week. But, I'll try to post a full review ASAP. xoxo, Veronica Congrats Veronica! Yay!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by istephiez Thanks so much guys for your support. Its funny because I have been so stressed out and this morning I was like you know what...my friends on the blog might make me feel better and though you didn't solve my problems (shocker its nice to have your support. On a positive note, we got a preview of our engagement pictures today. We are bringing our photographer with us to Mexico so he is going to document the rehearsal dinner, which is at Blue Parrot, the wedding, the trash the dress session the next day as well as photos at the pool and throughout town. He is so great, really captures the moments vs. just posing for pictures. Check it out if you get the chance. View My Blog Wow, Steph, you guys looked gorgeous! I love how the photos looked so natural and not posed.

Quote: Originally Posted by saltocoach TightyWhitey and jmb0902...your shoes are FIERCE!!! I love them. Where did you get yours TightyWhitey? Hi saltocoach! the blue suede shoes for the ceremony are from JCrew and the blue espadrilles for the reception are from Steve Madden (although I got them at DSW). Hope that helps!

Welcome Jenna!

Quote: Originally Posted by jmb0902 Those would be perfect for sand! Where did you find them?? They're Steve Madden and I got them at DSW. They come in a range of colours too. (FYI, they were $49.)

And these are for the beach reception.

These are my 'something blue' for the Gazebo ceremony!

Quote: Originally Posted by jaxsebridetobe I just wanted to vent a bit... I sent out my Save the Dates to everyone in February...asking them to check out my website and to get back to me there with a tentative reply as I was looking for some tentative numbers to help me decide where I was going to go. The Royal's wedding package seems to be more than some of the other hotels, but we love it and want to go there. But if everyone planned on coming (even half the people) then it might have gotten too much for our budget. Anyways... hardly anyone has been to the website and replied! grrrrrrrr! I'm taking that to mean that they probably aren't coming, so FI and I have decided that we will just go ahead with the Royal. So that is good! I love the whole set up there! We are tentatively confirmed for December 2, 2009. Now I guess I just have to put down the $300 deposit. I can't wait to hear all of your reports when you get back since there are quite a few of you ahead of me! Thanks for the vent! Same thing happened to me. We sent out our STDs way back in November. Very few people bothered to check out our website. Now that they're looking at booking tickets, I'm getting a bunch of calls and emails asking for info I've already provided for them... Makes me want to

Cute idea!

I don't think it'll clash. I'm also wearing an ivory dress with FI wearing an oatmeal coloured suit.

Is anyone else putting together a welcome book for their guests? I'm trying to find an activities schedule for the Royal. If no one has one, I'll just email Paty on Monday. Have a great weekend!

Quote: Originally Posted by caracolgin What website did you get the sunset time from? I got it here: NOAA Improved Sunrise/Sunset Calculation

We're also doing postcards for our guest book. We got these printed at VistaPrint. RivieraMayanPostcard.png.zip

Quote: Originally Posted by Maybride2009 Quick question for any past brides. I am having my reception on the beach and am wondering if there will be enough light for first dance photos and such...does anyone have any advice or input? Hey Maybride2009, looks like our weddings are two days apart! I don't know if this helps but in Mexico City, the sun will set at 7:09 pm on May 27th.

Quote: Originally Posted by meli122 tightwhitey (lol) here is what I found http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t37621 They both seem to have good reviews. I may just chance it and book thru them and pay the vendor fee. Thanks meli122! I contacted Ivan and it is cheaper to book through him but according to the email he sent me the light-up dance floor is an extrea $450. I wonder if this is why The Royal is charging more

Quote: Originally Posted by meli122 Can someone please explain......I contact my WC about a dj. She said it is $1000 for 5 hours for either Mannia or Doremixx. Fine, but on another thread it says that Doremixx charges $550 for 5 hours. So add on $100 for an outside vendor and that's still a HUGE difference. Can I book on my own with Doremixx? Why the disparity?? I'd like an answer to this as well. My WC - Paty - booked a DJ for me but didn't tell me who, just that it was $1000. I just asked who the DJ was and she informed me it was Doremixx. The disparity doesn't make sense. ETA: Has anyone else booked Doremixx? Curious how they compare (service wise) to Mannia.

Please add me to the list; we're booked for May 29th, 2009!

Hey Oscar Ernie! Thanks for the welcome. I've caught up to page 17 so far. It seems I went through a different process than the rest of you. I booked our date and package through Villa World, the Royal's management company and they DID require a $300 deposit to hold the date and wedding package we selected. Should I be concerned? Also, does anyone know if you can change your package after you committed? For those brides (with guests) flying out of Toronto, do you know if there are Sunday departures available in May? I have been getting quotes for Saturday departures only but since our wedding date is on a Friday, I would prefer the guests to not leave until Sunday. Thanks in advance!

Hey Ladies! Thought I would join this thread as we are officially booked for May 29th, 2009. Yay! Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Quote: Originally Posted by Kits55 Antonia: I loved reading your review, thank you so much for posting it. I do have a couple of questions that I'm not sure if you'll know the answers to or not. 1: do they only perform one ceremony per day at The Royal? I know you had yours off the resort but thought you might know in speaking with the wedding coordinators 2: If a couple had their ceremony on the beach, is it roped off or separated in any way so that randoms won't show in the picture? Thanks! Kelly Hi Kelly, fyi, I spoke with someone from Real Resorts today and was told I could only have the beach wedding the day I requested because the Gazebo was already booked. So, they book at least two per day.