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Quote: Originally Posted by ktlorens Hey girls, I'm considering the RPRM for my May 2010 wedding. I've got some questions as well! I have 50 people and I saw that I have to do the late sitting for dinner (at 8:30), just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for what to do between ceremony and dinner? Can you do cocktails? Is that extra, or because it's an all-inclusive resort, can we just drink at one of the bars? Also, after dinner, is there somewhere to go for dancing? Can like set up the DJ by the pool? Is open bar included with dinner, or is it just like wine and beer? Sorry, too many questions! Hi, You can do cocktails but something set especially for you will have an extra cost. Or you can just drink in any of the bars for free, but that wont be as private and will have no food. We had a cocktail in a catamaran, we were pick up at the hotel lobby, taken to the marina, had a sunset cruise of about 2 1/2 hours with open bar and lovely food and then returnred back to the hotel for about $500. You can hire a DJ but he has his sesion in the restaurant where your reception takes place and he finishes at about midnight. No many places to dance in the RPRM but there is a night club in one of the other Riu's that you can use with an open bar for free (it is about 10-15 minutes walking from RPRM) Hope this help.

Hi, they contacted us about 2 months before the wedding. They sent several attachments with photos and details and we booked some them. However, when we got to the resort we changed a little bit our minds (e.g. we booked Chillis for our wedding reception, but lunch take place in there every single day, so changed to Agave). "Botafogo"is also perfect for a wedding venue and if your group is big you can even have it private, just for your group. I've been trying to upload some photos but it keep failing. I'm in Facebook as Susana Gager. If anyone is interested you can see them there!!

Hi, I got married there on 07th. October this year. You have made a fantastic choice!! Everything was wonderful and cared for. I personally would not recomend the DJ. There are unless you you have LOADS of guest and wanted to keep them al together for a while after the reception. But there are plenty of thing to do together (e.g. night shows,etc). They do not have a great choice of flowers. I selected a bouquet I found on Internet and asked them to duplicate. They did a great job!! All the restaurants have a set menu. So if you would like to try the food first just have to make a booking in the retaurant of your choice. We did it in the mexican Agave, very charming and excellent service. But all restaurants are GREAT!! The photographer: I must recommend Juan Carlos Magallon. He works with the hotel, but we talked to him personally and he agreed to be with us for the whole day. We can not be happier with his work!! For the cake, they gave us two choices regarding shape. It tasted much nicer that we expected!! I hope this hepls to get you started!! If you have any more questions, I'll be glad to help! Good luck and congratulations!! R&S.

Quote: Originally Posted by Aarica I am getting married there on October 4th and having my reception at Chillis. I like the fact that it is open to the beach and the food is supposed to be really good! For the spa, I am doing my hair and makeup myself... so I have no one else to blame if it turns out terrible... hopefully it won't!!! Congratulations!! We should get in touch when you come back!! And you can tell me all about it! How exciting!!I am helpless with my hair!! The best I manage to do with it is a ponytail.lol!! Have you seen the flowers? They sent me a few photos but I don't really like any of them! Well, I hope you have a lovely time!!And look forward to see all your pics!! Susana.

Dear Jenn, Thank you very much for your review. I'm getting married there in November. I was planning to hold my reception at Chillis. Would you recomend the Botafogo better than Chillis? I was so worried about my hair and make up. So knowing that the Spa worked out well for you make feel better! Thanks!

Another newbie heading to Mexico,too!! Welcome to the forum!! It is o great help!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MomentsThatMatter Has anybody heard how much the resorts charge for "day passes" to bring in your own photographer? They asked me 65usd for day pass + 600usd for allow your own photografer to work within the hotel!! So cheeky!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by adrianna28 Hello! My wedding is November 1st and I am soooo anxious! Thank goodness for this forum! Mine is one week after yours (Nov. 7th). I can't wait to get to the hotel and see it with my own eyes!! So stressful getting maried abroad!!

Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek Welcome Susan. I'm sure everything is going to be fine. You have to remember that the Rui is experienced with doing weddings in this manner, we aren't. So try not to worry. I just feel that they are not caring at all! When I ask something by email, their answers look like if the were paying for the words!!

Thanks all for your warm welcome!! Has anyone got married(or is planning to do so) in the Riu Palace Riviera Maya? It could be great to hear your opinions and/or experiences!!

Hi all, My wedding date is going to be in November THIS YEAR!!! The place is the Riu Palace Riviera Maya. I must thank all the reviews about it in this forum. They have helped me to gather all the information about the resort. The staff has not been extremely helpful. How is it possible that being their majority of their costumers from abroad they can not facilitate a single picture of absolutely ANYTHING!? Details as important as the flowers have to wait until only 3 days befor the wedding to be selected!! I want to believe that all is going to be fine, but at the moment the anxiety is killing me!! Susan.