iliketea

Originally Posted by Erin1221 

 

Iliketea!! I am getting married on 11/20/13!! we will be down there at the same time as each other! Its coming sooooo fast its crazy. We got engaged in August 2012 and in November 2012 we took a trip down to the Riu to check the resort out. Jatziri is our WC and she was super nice and helpful. As of right now we plan to rent out the entire mexican resturant since we have over 70 friends and Family coming down with us, However, I have to say I am finding myself second questioning at times and find myself considering the Baja Norte.... Its a nice location as well and has a great view. My first/ origianl choose was the steak house terrace and beach combined but didnt love how low the steakhouse terrace ceiling is.

 

I will definitley agree with RNtoBe about the wine. When I was there in November the wine was absolutely terrible. It makes me sad that they havent changed it yet- i spoke with the WC about the wine ( I LOVE my Wine LOL ) and she said they were in a contact they werent able to get out of but if I re-call correctly she said the contact was only for a year.... Anyways across the street is a wine and liquor store, and we plan on buying several cases for the night of the wedding. Jatziri said that would be fine.

 

RNtoBe, how was the process with everything... flowers? dj? Hair & makeup? Any words of wisedom ?

Awesome, I am defintely going to go across the street and pick up some decent wine for the table  

If you have a small group, and do a semi-private recpetion, its included. But if you want a private reception, you'll have to pay extra for venue booking fees. depending on which reception place you book, some include the price of food and wine/beer (which I hear is horrible) with the venue fee. Some recpetion locations, you have to pay extra for food.

If you book the mexican resturant or the steakhouse resturant or the terraces of these resturants. Food is included in the venu fee. But Venue fee is about 1200 for a 6 pm -11 pm seating. So if you have another  recpetion with a cheaper venue fee, it may work out to around the same.

According to my travel agent, Sante Fe is more party party while Palace is less hectic. Also if you go to the Palace you will have access to the Sante Fe as well, but if you book in the Sante Fe, you won't have access to the Palace.

Thanks! For the steakhouse do you remember if there is a bar close by? I don't really want to pay extra for an open bar but I hear there is a bar close enough that guests cna just walk there and pick up mixed drinks? I think they said wine and beer are included.

Originally Posted by MrsMoye 

 

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I just emailed you the checklist.

Thanks so much!

Originally Posted by MrsMoye 

 

 

I opted for the semi-private reception at the Mar de Cortes Steakhouse. There are several locations for private locations. I can email you the checklist, which includes the locations.

That would be great if you can! I am at [email protected]! I also wonder about the semi-private set up vs the private set up. I just wonder if I need to spend the extra for the private set up or not. If its worth it,. 

Originally Posted by RNtoBe 

 

There are a few options for a private reception, Pool side (Baja Norte or Baja Sur), the beach, the english garden, the pacific ballroom, the terrace of the steakhouse, the san jose terrace and san jose restaurant. I had my reception at the Baja Sur which is exactly the same as the Baja Norte. 

Thanks so much! How many does the terrace of the steakhouse hold. Do I have neough people for it (35) or would you say Baja Sur/Baja Norte would be better? Thanks so much!!!!

My wedding is coming up quick! 11/22/13! Anyone have suggestions bout reception? We have about 35 people, and we're looking to do a private reception, but I am not sure what locations are avaliable to us?

My wedding is coming up quick! 11/22/13! Anyone have suggestions bout reception? We have about 35 people, and we're looking to do a private reception, but I am not sure what locations are avaliable to us?

Thanks for all that information Kary!

I am booked Nov 2013 as well! November 22 is my wedding date!
 

Getting married on November 22nd!! woho!

Just wondering if anyone has had their reception at Don Julio Terrace? What does it look like? Is it near a pool or beach at all?

Update, Neysa and her team did end up getting back to me, buy Suzanne and her team are definatley more 'on it'.

Wow kary! Thank you so much for all the info! You ladies are all awesome!
 

Thanks so much!

Hi Everyone!

I am so excited! I just booked my wedding at the Riu Palace for Nov 22, 2013! Woho! I have a million questions and hope you don't find me annoying! I want to tap into all your wisdom/expereince

It looks like from the site that they don't really talk to you about flowers and decoration and etc until 2 months prior which is fine. I am kind of lazy anyways lol.

However, my questions is, do you not get to book off where your wedding is and your reception is until then as well? I think our travel agent just booked "beach wedding" so I am guessing I still have to confirm with Riu Palace if it's on the beach or if it's in the gazebo?

Also, I am reading a lot on here about a private/semi private reception. We only have about 30 people coming....is there anything you ladies can recommend. I hear the steakhouse is too big to book off for a party our size? Do you ladies know about any other options for the reception?

Thanks so much!

Phoenix

Hi,

I just booked the Riu Palace and would love to see the 2012 info sheet! My wedding is in 2013 but it's good to have a refernece! I am at [email protected].

THanks!

Phoenix
 

I am glad yay! so excited

Ohh I just confirmed for Riu Palace for November 22, 2013! Very exciting. Does anyone have emails for price sheets and etc for the packages? I want a private reception as well, but it looks like we'll only have about 20-30 people Wonder what options I have.

Any advice would be awesome!

I've given up on Neysa and her team. They never got back to me, so I have decided to go with Suzanne Morel and her team.

Thanks, I am getting married on the resort, so perhaps I should do that first.

No I havne't heard back from the Neyssa team at all

Have you heard back from anyone yet? I am also looking for a wedding planner in cabo!