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Josie - The wedding photos of your best friend's wedding were so nice, and what a beautiful couple they make too. Not only an amazing day for them, but for you to share in that day with them. It's almost your turn Josie!! I was wondering if any of your fiances have taken part in planning the wedding, or have you all taken the reins or had your girls help you?

you think the Riu would let a donkey on the grounds?? XD XD

I just got it Desiree! thank you so much for sending me everything!! it's a hard decision between the two, but Chillis is looking really nice!! I like how it's open air as well.. but thank you sooo much!! all the info was a bit overwhelming!! XD XD

I finally confirmed December 22nd as my wedding date!! I'm so happy, and a weight has actually been lifted.. I haven't heard about the tequila donkey either, but that'd be so awesome to have. it'd definitely add some fiesta to your party as well!!

Congrats to everyone!!

Josie.. Congrats on getting 1st place!!! That's awesome!! 2 photographers!!! and Desiree.. our very own B2B MOTM, you're very deserving of it! CONGRATS!! this is really exciting!!

Wow.. those are pretty nice!!! Where did you happen to get them?? I love the bride cap!!!

You won't lose with any of those dresses. They're gorgeous, and they're made by Maggie Sottero!! I think the Reese dress is so nice, and it looks light and breezy, a perfect destination wedding dress. but I have to go with Ruby.. probably cause I am a fan of the lace up back, and the detailing of the dress is stunning. it's one of a kind. Go with what you want, and what is going to make you happy!! best of luck!!!

Pretty sure it's the same price for your girls, but the bride & groom have a 10% discount, well for the Royal Package that is. I've thought about paying for all my girls to get their hair done, but I'd really like to give them something they can use, or something really special. It does kinda suck they only do two at a time though, it'd be kinda nice to have my entire bridal party all go together. :/ that's a really good idea about going to a salon in town. I'm most likely going to wear my hair down though, hopefully it won't be too much of a windy day!!! lol Wow 9 bridesmaids!! I actually have 4.. My fiance actually has 7 altogether, I was thinking about possibly putting my brother in my wedding party, but I"m not sure if I should put him in the same attire as the groomsmen, or not..He wants to get all the guys some kinda hawaiian shirt. and something else. LOL.

I love love your engagement pictures. U two look like you're having so much fun!!

How was everyone's Canada's Day & July 4th? XD XD hopefully you all had a great time. Ahh Josie, your dress is sooo pretty!! Where did you end up getting it?? can't wait to see some more pictures!! I was kinda wondering if everyone was getting their hair done at the salon.. and how much of a time gap you're going to do it before the ceremony. I know some of my bridesmaids wanna do their own hair, so I'm wondering if I should just get them to come along to the salon, or if I should just tell them to come to my room at a later time. What are you girls doing?

Congrats on the dress!! it's gorgeous!!! :) Are any of you thinking of doing a trash the dress photo session, and if so are you going to wear the dress you're wearing on the wedding day? I've been thinking about that a lot lately. I really want to do ttd, I've seen some amazing pictures. Happy 4th of July to you girls!!! Wow, Desiree, 29 more days left. that's exciting.. is there anything left you need to do for the wedding... have you done everything you need to do..

Can u only have a welcome dinner at the buffet?? I think if it's a symbolic/religious wedding, the minister will speak in english, but if it's a civil wedding they will speak in spanish, and I believe your wedding coordinator will translate it. there's some videos on youtube of riu palace mexico/riviera maya weddings. YouTube - Blanchard Wedding - Riu Palace Riviera Maya - RPRM (symbolic) I haven't watched this video, I don't have the heart to spoil it too much.. YouTube - mistercobb's Channel - RPM (Civil)

Are any of you doing anything with your wedding party the night before the wedding?

Thanks so much everyone for making me feel welcome! All the information on this forum is a little bit overwhelming! LOL, I'm loving it!

if you're on a budget, I think this place called partymart has them. Genuine Maracas - PartyMart: party supplies I was emailed Mishka about a week ago, i think she said they started at $3.50 depending on what you want. which isn't that bad. the photo album is a great idea as well, cause you can pretty much guarantee that everyone is going to be going out to buy a photo album. Is everyone getting married at the Gazebo, it's gorgeous! and the fact that the palm trees are right behind it, will just add more to pictures!! ohh my goodness.. that link you posted Josie was absolutely amazing. I think I got more information that i expected! Extremely awesome of ty's girl. Cheers!

I ended up booking my trip last week!! December 22! The prices were really high a few months ago, but they dropped because of the swine flu fiasco! I just requested the wedding date too! I got the Royal Package, does anyone know what kind've bouquets they offer in the package? Does anyone know what they're going to be giving as wedding favors? I was thinking about maracas or just getting them all in Mexico, but my only fear is that I won't find anything I like. Very unlikely, but you never know what could happen. Josie, I love your magnets. They're super fun, and different! I have 70 pages to catch up on! XD

Hey everyone! So I'm a new Riu Bride!! My name is June.. I was actually told this is the forums for Riu brides, thanks Tylersgirl!!! my best friend who is a member on here told me about this board, I actually joined in January, but ended up going to Japan to teach english, so I didn't get the chance to come on.

Hi everyone! my name is June, I'm from Burlington, Ontario. I'm planning on getting married at the Riu Palace this December! I have heard such great things about this forum. I can't wait to get started!!! XD