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Hi All, I am trying to finalize my invitations and I don't know if I should include a response card asking for menu preferences for the dinner/dance? Does anyone know how Playcar Palace handles the dinner reception? I am getting married on 11.1.13 and we are wanting a formal dinner and dance reception, but I haven't been able to work with my direct wedding planner yet, so I am curious as to how the dinner works....do we get to chose the menu? Are their pre-fixe options that we choose from? Anyone who has gotten married there before or who could offer some insight, I would be greatly appreciative! ~Addy

Thanks to all for your advice! I'm considering PP for 11.2.13 - does anyone know how they handle reception costs? I will probably have 75 guests and we want to do a private dinner/dance reception. Any thoughts on costs per person for such an event? Also - what is available for a non-beach ceremony site? And finally, does anyone know how much they charge for outside vendors?

Hi Ladies, I am wanting to get married in October or November 2013. I am still debating on location though. Does El Dorado Maroma allow you to take over a restaurant for private dinner/dance reception? Also - what ceremony locations are available at El Dorado Royale? Thanks!

Greetings Ladies! What a wonderful resource and much needed as I begin to panic just a bit... First, I am planning on getting married October or November 2013. I have been late in getting started because we initially wanted to do a local wedding, but because my fiance is from San Antonio, the guest list was just getting out of control. I also loved the idea of someplace in the Carribean or the DR, but I also want many friends and family to be able to attend - thus I am trying to keep the cost down which leaves Mexico. Out of the locations, I am loving the Riveria Maya, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum. I am still having issues choosing a resort and I am overwhelmed with the options. I am working with someone from destination.weddings.com; however, I feel like she might be getting commission from certian resorts because she is definitely pushing in one direction. Can someone give me some insight? Here are a few of the things that I do know: 1. We are expecting about 60 guests, want to find a location that is not too small (i.e. pricey boutique) but not too large (i.e. > 500 rooms). 2. I don't want my ceremony on the sand - I want a gazebo or terrace overlooking the ocean, with then a cocktail hour on the beach followed by a dinner and dance reception 3. Ideally, all-inclusive for ease for my guests Thank you to all that can provide some insight! I have been a nervous wreck in trying to find the perfect location and I just can't do it alone!