travellime

Adding our names to the list!

diana&steve0304 - April 3, 2010

Shining - April 17, 2010

kimmy44 - April 21, 2010

jcooper79 - April 22, 2010

aerazo - April 23, 2010

llm78 - April 25, 2010

kimmy44 - April 28, 2010

AprilandRyan - May 1, 2010

jennie.lewis - May 7, 2010

SDbeachgirl - May 7, 2010

LynnieS - May 14, 2010

Jujeemd - May 14, 2010

Lexibride - May 15, 2010

tutti1299 - May 15, 2010

dianep - May 15, 2010 (gran)

astreit - May 16, 2010

boolo318 - May 28, 2010

Denisema00 - May 29, 2010

Lady_Di - May 29, 2010

travellime (Lisa &J) - May 31, 2010

candicemarie - June 5, 2010

kenlyn8984 - June 10, 2010

~Stephanie~ - June 11, 2010

super19 - June 21, 2010

louise_pernell - June 25, 2010

2mckee- June 27, 2010

cinny726 - June 2010

Pattie - June 2010

Jamk32179- September 18, 2010

smckinney22 - October 9, 2010

ReidCapote - October 24, 2010

Shirley_Ken - October 28, 2010

Natalie79 - October 30, 2010

Celine- November 5, 2010

bmlynch - November 6, 2010

Randi - November 11, 2010

Trinas79 - November 11, 2010

jesmcan - November 12, 2010

futuremrs1113-November 13, 2010

giraffexx - November 19, 2010

mslisaaragon - November 22, 2010

Lisa DSO- November 24, 2010

Jenny310 - November 27, 2010

msglave-December 11, 2010

MichaelandAraceli- December 18, 2010

FutureMrsYak- January 11,2011

pineapplebride - *maybe* April 2011

speedy130 - May 7, 2011

Prettypigpig - July 4, 2011

stevensfiance - 2010 -Royal, Cancun

I need help with menu choices:

 

These are the options for private reception. Anyone give advice on what to pick? I get one from each course. Oh the decisions!

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Hi everyone. I have been reading this for some time now and have only barely made a dent in all the posts. Getting married May 31 2010 at 4pm at the Royal PdC. Feeling very frustrated and questioning my decision to choose Real Resorts.

 

1) Julia & others - doesn't it seem weird you have to choose only 1 option from each course? How likely is it everyone will want to eat the same thing? I think this is BS, it just seems ridiculous. I am waiting for a response from them after requesting more options. We are doing the Mayan wedding, the 1 page menu we were given is different than the other ones I have seen and not that appetizing actually (caviar cream sauce? yuck! blueberry sauce on a salad - also yuck!). Can any other brides confirm that they served only 1 dish at their reception? How did that work for you?

 

2) Wedding Coordinators - agreed that things at the MI office are completely messed up, with horrible service. Worked with one, she left and no-one told us, practically had to beg to get a new one assigned. We now have "Aja" who has not been that pleasant. I get the feeling she is young and overwhelmed; she seems to have no empathy for an nervous bride. This alone would make me discourage others from choosing a Real Resort for a wedding.

 

3) We are doing the Mayan ceremony, which I have not seen anyone post about. We picked it because we are not religious but like the Mayan wedding tradition (standing in a circle, being blessed by nature, etc). Don't have a good sense for how the ceremony will flow however - if there is a time for exchanging vows, participation of guests,language). Also curious how authentic our 'Shaman' will be; the "mayan warriors" look pretty hokey if you ask me (not getting them), but hopefully the Shaman IS a traditional healer/leader. If anyway has had this wedding or been to one, would love to hear from you.

 

Thanks to all for your great posts. Looking forward to more! Lisa

I couldn't get a very good deal by going directly to the hotel. I found the prices were still cheaper going through airline reservations (book air and hotel together) - this option got us about 40% off the standard rate, and The Royal wouldn't give us more than 20% for 15-20 rooms. Maybe with your large group size they will do better... A high volume travel agent will probably have more clout to get the rates you are hoping for.

Excited to see all the good information being shared on here. I am hoping to pull off a wedding in Jan or Feb 2010 in Mexico - probably the Cancun/Playa del Carmen area. Thinking a Mayan ceremony... wondering about sites and catering or a restaurant for 30-50 people, but can't really afford more than $30 per person. Your suggestions are welcome!