LibbyU21

Hi guys!

For those of you that have already had your weddings (congrats!) what entrees did you choose and do you have any photos of them?  I'm thinking of choosing the beef fillet w/ Dijon mustard and Provencal herbs and the chicken Casablanca stuffed with seafood.  We're definitely going to have the beef as an option, but I'm only 50% sure we should go with the chicken.  I kind of just feel like you need to have a chicken option...

I have to make the decision asap since I'm working on the proof for my invites!

Hey jenguitard,

Which catalogues are you looking for?  They have the bouquets, centerpieces, cakes, etc on their website under the downloads page.  

I was told we could give our guests a choice of two entree options, but they all have to have the same salad, soup, etc.  Their choices are due when final payment and everything else is due, 45 days before the event.  And you have to be able to signify which guests what (different place cards or something).

I asked about a slideshow set up for our rehearsal dinner, which we're doing on the beach, and was told there was an additional $350 fee to set up a TV/DVD to play it.  My finance thought that was really crazy, his exact words were "so we're basically borrowing a TV for 5 minutes for what it costs to by a new TV?" Haha, so we abandoned that idea...  They do have projection screens in the ballroom, but I don't know if theres a charge for that.

There shouldn't be an additional charge for iPod/speaker set up, and I think the basic wooden dance floor is included, but if you want the light up dance floor, that costs extra.

Originally Posted by jenguitard 

Wow lot's happening here in the past few weeks!! Congrats to the recent brides and newly engaged!!  Kelly! I love the pic of you and your new hubby on the swing!! That is def on my list for our photographer!

 

I have a couple questions...

 

I am wondering if our guests will have the option to pick their entree?  We are doing a private reception either at or in the gazebo.  And if they do have a option should I have them RSVP their choice or do they choose during the dinner service?  I would like to send out our formal invites within the next couple months and if they need to choose I want to have them do this through our wedding website RSVP...but I need to know what options to include.

 

I have put my deposit about a month or so ago now and Maritza said she would be sending me the catalogues soon...but I haven't gotten anything yet.  I have not tried to email her as from this website I assume this is the busiest time for weddings.  But when should I start to be worried if she doesn't send them?

 

My MOH would like to put a slideshow together for us.  Has anyone done this or plan to?  If so does the Royal provide a projection screen/laptop?

 

We are planning to use a ipod and speakers for our reception.  Is there a fee for this? And is a dance floor provided? And again a fee for the dancefloor?

 

Ok I think that's it for now! Thanks in advance ladies!

Hey kellygrrl,

Congrats!  Where did you all do your first look?  I haven't been to the resort before, but I've been wondering where we could do it that would be both private and beautiful.  I know I probably won't be able to really figure it out till I'm there, but I'm just too excited and curious!

Who did you use from del Sol?  I'm going to be working with Melissa, plus an assistant.

Originally Posted by kellygrrrl 

you know, it was so long ago that I'm not sure. at the time, they had more 'apprentices,' although now the studio is larger, so maybe there are additional options. if you drop them an email through their contact form, they should be in touch with pricing. and don't be afraid to ask for what you want - they may be able to accomodate.

 

from experience, I wouldn't get anything less than four hours. I thought we'd have time to burn with two photogs, five hours and only a dozen people, but it FLEW. also, it takes a good 15 - 20 mins to capture the perfect shot, and a large part of that time is experimentation with light and exposure, etc. I wouldn't have believed it if anyone had told me this in the beginning, but truly, honestly, the more time the better. I don't think it's ever overkill with the photogs, and Del Sol was really reassuing throughout the process. looking back, I may have even booked 8 hours (crazy, right?!) just to be sure I got everything. I'm sure I'll be amazed with what they captured, though, and I can't wait for the first look! : )

 

please let me know if you have any more questions. I'll ask them to get in touch with you as well.

 

 

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Hi clarissalu3,

I listened in on the webinar earlier this month, and the way they explained it is that even if the vendor has booked a room (which needs to be for a minimum of two nights) you will still be required to pay a discounted vendor fee, which was 20% off the $350.  So really you're better off not booking them a room and just paying the fee.

I booked del Sol for our wedding and am so excited to work with them!  Their work is amazing and they have a lot of different photographers and different packages to choose from so hopefully they can help you find something that works with your budget.

Originally Posted by clarissalu3 

So we are in the process of picking out a photographer. I feel like after booking our date and our hotel stay that should be our next priority. Did any of you book a room for the photographer? How did that work/turn out? Or just pay the vendor fee.

Hi Ladies!

I was wondering, if you booked your room online, were you still eligible for the free room upgrade?  I've been waiting on our group contract (which has been a long, tedious and frustrating process!) to book our room but I'm starting to get nervous that the wedding is only 4 months away and we still haven't even booked a room!  I'm dying to book it, Sept 7th will be here before I know it!
 

Registered!

Hello fellow RPDC brides!  I've been sporadically reading this thread since I booked my wedding a few months ago (all of your comments have been so helpful!), now that the big day is getting closer, I figured it was about time to dive in.  

I'm getting married at the RPDC on September 7th, ceremony at the gazebo, cocktail hour in the garden and reception in the ballroom.  I'm really hoping we'll only have around 150 guests, my fiance and I wanted something smaller than that, but my parents got a little excited/carried away with the invites so there's a chance it could be even bigger!  

I had been working with Bety and things had been going well, but after about a month of her not responding to my emails, Erik in the groups department emailed me and said she had gone to work at another hotel.  Erik was really helpful, but I had a feeling he wasn't going to be my contact for the long haul since he was in a different department.  I emailed Erik a bunch of questions the other day and he responded to me and said Patty Romero would be helping me from now on.  She reached out to me yesterday and she thought I was looking to book a wedding... I wasn't all that surprised (or offended) that she wasn't in the loop because of all the changes that had gone over there, but it was still a little weird that Erik hadn't at least briefly filled her in before referring her to me...  Anyway, I told her we'd already booked and she's supposed to be getting me in touch with a new WC soon, hopefully it's a good one!  

Overall, I feel like I'm a little behind on the planning process.  I've found my dress, narrowed down a few choices for bridesmaid dresses, booked the rehearsal dinner at the hotel, and booked the wedding photographer (Melissa from del Sol).  And I've gone absolutely crazy on pinterest.    I feel like I still have a lot to do!!  It's going to be here before we know it!