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KimmyG - Yes, I thought it was a cute touch. Especially because it was hot and they were down there for a while waiting for my grand entrance! LOL It sucked to pay, but if you want it, its gonna cost you...if it is not a service that is offered. During the early evening ( I wanna say between 5pm - 9 there is always some kind of live music and activities going on in the plaza) so before dinner, hanging out in the plaza is the way to go w/o you paying for entertainment. you just have to be open to whatever is there, because its a surprise. But it isnt tacky or anything. If your doing the cocktail hour thing after your ceremony, they are most likely going to set you up in an area close to the plaza. After dinner, all my friends were pretty wasted, but everyone decided to go to 5th ave. and we went to the blue parrot to continue the party. We didnt set any transportation up in advance or anything, it was just a spur of the moment thing. and, I couldn't sell my dress! Its in my closet and I see it each and everyday!!! I heart my dress!!!

Your very welcome and thanks for the compliment! I was in your same shoes this time last year and know exactly what you feel like! Once it was all over and done with I remember thinking "Gosh, If I knew then what I know now, I could have skipped over all that unessesary stressing. I remember the wedding coordinators told me at our meeting that the reason they dont deal with you prior to meeting with you, is because they are so busy with the current weddings going on, they dont have time to really deal with details over e-mail. there isnt anything that can be physically done prior to your arrival. Oh...and the disco...well, I'd feel bad by not putting my 2 cents in, but it looks really old, dark and dirty!!! Suggestion ....either party outside in the plaza or in the lobby/piano area...

Hello Future RPRM Brides, It's been a minute since i have posted anything on here, since Im coming up on my 1 year anniversary since I wed at RPRM. I've been following this thread since they appear on my inbox, and i am very excited for each and every one of you. I've noticed that alot of you are irritated with the lack of communication coming from the wedding coordinators. Let me just give you a piece of advice, so that maybe you can stop stressing so much over that. They WILL NOT deal with you, or set anything up for you prior to your arrival. (Other than the regular: pick your location for the ceremony and cake preference) So do yourself a favor and stop stressing over something you have no control over! Write down all the things/ extras / ideas - that you would like for your wedding and once you are at your appointment a few days before your wedding, that is when you let them know. They will do it if they can, even if they charge you a small fee for that service. I had the strawberry daquiris as a cocktail treat pre-wedding while my guests awaited the start of the ceremony. I asked for this at the appointment and I think they charged me $5 per person. So it can be done. They just focus on your details a few days prior to your wedding. Just think about how many weddings and brides/bridezillas they have to deal with when it comes to details. So just relax, dont trip over things you have no control over (right now) and enjoy these days leading up to your wedding date! Hope this helps a bit and puts you at ease.

Congratulations Desiree! You were a beautiful Bride! Im so happy that you had an amazing time at RPRM! I knew you would!!! ;o) We wanna see more pics!!!! How did your Cocktail time and Dinner reception go?

I did get a chance to go to the palace (which is right next door the the palaceriviera maya and to tequila and lupita) The palace riviera maya is by far the best one in Playa del carmen. Have fun, you will have a wonderful time!

Quote: Originally Posted by carrieo Hi everyone. This is such a helpful forum! I'm wondering if anyone has hired a local photographer for their wedding at the RPRM? We want to have someone local, but not the resort photographers. Will the resort let us? All I've heard so far from them is that they "prohibit the entrance of external photographers." There must be some way around this? Thanks for your input! Hi Carrie, I brought my own photographer (flew him down, paid for his stay) and his pictures didnt compare to the pics that the photographer from the Riu took! Carlos is really good, and If I could do it all over again, I would have just stayed with the Hotel's PHotographer. Im will save you money and you can always purchase more pics if it goes over your package deal. He is the Riu's exclusive photographer and he knows the hotel and knows where all the money shots are at. You may want to reconsider and stay with him....Unless you've seen the other photographers work and its off the hook!!! Good Luck with that!

Great Pics! Congratulations!!!

Great Pics! I love the back of your dress "SEXY"!!! Looks like you had a blast and a very beautiful wedding! Congratulations!

Beautiful Pictures!!! Your wedding looked Awesome!

I can't wait to see your pictures! Please post the TTD pics from that hotel's photographer....(just so I can kick myself in the ASS for not hiring him for that) How much will he be charging?

I can't wait to see your pictures! Please post the TTD pics from that hotel's photographer....(just so I can kick myself in the ASS for not hiring him for that) How much will he be charging?

Quote: Originally Posted by jennie.lewis hi Riu brides. I'm in the decision making process and was wondering if the Riu does private receptions outside? I can't get an answer from them and was wondering you anyone knows. I just love the Riu resort but i'd really like to have a private reception outside. No they dont. It's hard enough to get them to give you a real reception unless you have over 50 guests! So if you want a reception outside of the hotel, look around at other vendors and places you could throw your reception out there. Good Luck!

I got my necklace and earing set at Macy's and it was surpisingly not expensive. $150 for both by Givenchy.

OMG - That is Awesome!!! They have 3 floors and if they got you the highest one, you will have spectacular views! I can't believe you got it for free!!!

Read my review and I left the information the exclusive wedding photographer they use. His contact info and website, so you can get an idea of his work! Now I kinda wish I would have used him instead of flying down my own. This guy knows what he's doing and knows the resort very well. so you should get some great shots! Click on the link below: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t33739

No, the whole point of that restaurant is the different types of meat. So your vegetarian friends would have to get their fill w/ the side dishes. (salads, bean soup, veggies and dessert.) Sorry! ;o(

I didnt pay attention to see if they had any hook ups, cuz we hired the DJ, but I know that past brides have hooked up their Ipod's at that location, so it can definatley be done. Hey if you get a kick ass mix on your ipod, you could save 1,000. I would recomend it, because before you know it the time is up and done with!

I am also an online dater!!! LOL I met my husband on myspace!!! Funny thing is that his profile and pics looked nothing like his current state! So when I met him, I was turned off, but his personality and charming ways kept me coming back for more! ...We just got married in November, and we are truly happy! It looks like online dating is becoming the new and improved way to meet and screen people! It works!!!

WOW!!! Great Pics!!! You looked gorgeous! Your photographer did an amazing job!

It's "Kadence" I just submitted a picture to the company, and i'm hoping they will post it on there. I will be a Maggie Bride!!! They came out with a lot of new destination dresses that are gorgeous! I still love mine more though!!! LOL

We got the Carice Package. OMG, the Spa package is amazing. U do the Spa package together (a couple's massage), and its fantastic! I re-did my pedicure the day before the wedding. I gave my husband the manicure, since I had my fake pink/white set on. The food was good at Boto Fogo. Have you ever gone to a Brazillian BBQ restauraunt? They have a buffet w/ salads and side dishes. Then they come around and slice pieces of meat onto your plate. (filet mignon, chicken, pork, chicken, sirloin steak...and a few others I cant remember. Very well marinated) They also have a clay pot (1 per 2 ppl) w/ veggies, bananas wrapped in bacon & potatoes that they light on fire!!! It's pretty cool! So when exactly is your wedding? I want to do it again!!! LOL

I bet! How many people are you planning on attending? We had 52 including us, and it was a blast. Everywhere you go, you run into people and go do excursions w/ them. It's always funner in large numbers!

Aw, thank you! His Name is Carlos Magallon Cell number is 984 115 4540 E-mail [email protected] http://web.mac.com/jcmag/ I hope this helps! Oh, and there is a beautiful public beach next to Tulum Where you CAN take pics. Just get there very early in the morning, so you dont get hella people in your pics (im talking about being there around 7:30 - 8 A.m. for best results. Its called Playa Paraiso. Its a 5 min. ride away from Tulum, so you get that beautiful White powder sugar sand, and turquoise blue water!

Quote: Originally Posted by missdanelle oh wow! awesome pictures...You looked beautiful! Thank you sooo much for the great review. You have no idea how much this helps me! Were getting married there next October and i was a little worried about the weather but everything looked perfect in your pictures! I loved your TTD. Did you hire an outside photographer for them? I definately want to do some but not sure if i should hire someone outside (and pay for them to stay at the resort) or have the resort photographer take them the following day. Now that I look back, I would have just hired the photographer from the resort (Carlos ). He did such an amazing job capturing the best and most important moments! (my photographer disapointed me. and i flew him in!) Thank god for the free pics from the Riu! So I would recommend you hire him for the trash the dress. Plus he is from there, and im sure he knows nice beaches around the area.Let me know if you want his contact info. Maybe you can e-mail him and get an idea of how much he will charge.

OMG, your wedding WAS BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love how you incorporated your logo on everything! You looked so beautiful and your pictures are great! Congratulations!!!