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I got married Oct 2012, overall the Riu did a great job. Couple of hiccups here and there but that's to be expected. Rehearsal Dinner--Steakhouse. Food was great. Wedding ceremony--San Jose Gazebo. Its really private and intimate, exactly what I wanted. And I did the short walk. There are 2 ways to walk to the alter at the Gazebo. Reception--We had it at Baja Norte (pool area), it was private for 47 guests total (including my husband and myself). If you choose this area (which I personally think its the best spot for a reception) be sure to get the DJ Lighting as well. It totally makes a difference. And we hired the DJ, but created our own play list. Overall we thought it was easier to hirer the DJ and just have him to do it, as oppose to one of the guests. We simply had a 1 tier cake, because dessert was included with dinner. And the cake was just for the pictures. Good luck with your wedding planning!

I got married last Oct 2012 and I used Neysa Berman for hair and makeup. I highly recommend her and her staff. She was really great and very professional. Her staff were simply lovely, we had a great time with them. And their work is perfection. I didn't want to use the Riu's makeup services because I didn't find good reviews about them. So I stretched the budget a bit for the makeup and I'm so glad I did. She was worth the $$. You don't want to look back at your wedding photos and have regrets. By the way we went to a nearby spa (which was SO FANTASTIC) to get the services. The Riu charges $300 for any outside vendor to come to their property. Just ridiculous http://www.neysaberman.com/ Good luck on your wedding planning!

I booked Neysa for my wedding Oct 27th, 2012. I did not want to pay the Riu vendor fee of $300 if you use an outside vendor. So Neysa made arrangements for me and my girls to have our services done at a nearby spa close to the resort. The spa only charged $85 to use their salon. So I thought that was a great deal. I will let you know how it turns out. I've heard great things about Neysa as well. I definitely didn't want to use the Riu's on site makeup service, since I haven't heard great things about them. I hope this helps.

Wow Terbear how were you able to move your entire wedding party and guests to the Hilton on such short notice? I am SOO HAPPY that everything worked for you and your guests. Congrats on your wedding and marriage!

Great review. Getting married there in Oct, so I'm excited. Your review has been helpful!

I've heard mix reviews about the Salon at the hotel. The main issue is that their selection of colors is really limited.

These are the shoes I got for my bridesmaids. I LOVE THEM!!! They are so cute and comfortable. They go perfect with their dresses and our beach wedding theme. I got them from this online boutique. Delivery was quick as well. http://www.fleurchic.net/fashion-flat-shoes/flower-thong-sandal/ Good luck ladies!

Hello I am getting married this Oct at the Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas. I'm deciding if I should use the hotel's spa service do my my hair & make-up as well as my bridal party. I've read on the forum that Suzanne Moral is the go to person hair & makeup in Cabo. Any advice, suggestions on this matter? Thanks Brides!

I found some cute shoes for myself and my bridesmaids from this site. They have cute items to choose from. Good luck ladies!! www.fleurchic.net

I got my shoes and my bridesmaids shoes from this site. They have cute items to choose from. http://fleurchic.net/

I got my shoes and my bridesmaids shoes from this site. They have really cute items to choose from. http://fleurchic.net/ Good luck ladies!

Thank you Mrs. Story for your very much thorough review. It has been VERY helpful. Sounds like your wedding was absolutely amazing. Congrats! I was thinking of having my reception at Baja Norte but now I might have to rethink that decision. I really want my reception to be private. How was the weather at night? I'm worried about the beach being really cool and windy at night, hence why I initially opted for a pool side reception. The last thing I want is for my guests to be uncomfortable and cold. I am having my wedding there in late October.

Did anyone have a beach reception? Would you recommend it? Just worried about it being too cool and windy at night for a beach reception. However I think the idea is really nice. Just not sure...

Great congratulations on your wedding! Have a great time in Cabo. Can't wait to hear all the details. I got several recommendations for Baja Norte and the English Patio. Those were the top 2 recommendations.

Thanks for the details. $7,000 is not bad at all. If I decided to have my wedding here in NYC it would be well over that. Great I'm excited again to plan my wedding :-) Again thank you for all your help and great info :-)