ROYAL PLAYA DEL CARMEN BRIDES: were kids allowed for the day? ...and other questions

[Roahrig]

Hi everyone!

 

Well, I got my wedding date moved to April 16th so that I am there 3 days before the ceremony....Thanks for the info. shay!!

 

Does anyone have any opinion on the mariachi band? I am having a small ceremony...approx 10 guests. I'm not sure if that would be too much for such a small group.

 

One more question.....sorry!! Has anyone heard of or used Shasa Gluck Photography? He has been quick to get back with me and his prices are reasonable. I just haven't heard his name mentioned before and was hoping someone had some info.

[athena]

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Originally Posted by dcheung1111 Sorry guys, I was just reading a few posts back and saw someone else asked the same question! That's what i get for not checking in every day. However, I've got another question: Did anyone arrange for group activities when guests arrived? Any recommendations? I'm thinking of doing a welcome cocktail cruise and maybe a tour of Tulum for whoever stays after the wedding. Any recommendation of company's or vendors that handle this type of thing?

When we were at the Royal in 2005, we went to Cozumel, Xel-Ha, Isla Mujeres Catameran tour and Cancun. We had so much fun in Cozumel. We took the ferry over in the morning - I think it was about $18.00. When we got there we rented a couple jeeps ($65 US for the day, but can be split 4 ways) or mopeds. Then we drove around the island. There were lots of other tourists doing the same thing. There is a couple of snorkeling/scuba parks along the way which are neat. Then we caught the ferry back around 5pm. We've been told that you can now rent Polaris Razors UTVs.
The Isla Mujeres Catameran tour was awesome too. We bought it out of the lobby of the Gran Porto Real. We took a bus to Cancun, then the boat to the private part of the island. There was a huge slide and snorkeling tours. Then the took us to the public part of the island for a few hours. The whole time on the boat was a huge party with a ton of people.
Xel-Ha was an awsome park as well - good for snorkeling. We never made it to Xcaret, but we've heard nothing but good things. There are a ton of these tours sold right at the hotel. Oh, and someone mentioned Zip-Line tours too.

[athena]

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Originally Posted by Geminie Hey guys.. I just saw those videos.. ok so for the first place winner... that song where the man is humming near the end.. it knida sounds Hawaiian to me.. does anyone know what it's called? Also for more amazing videos, check out these guys... they're local to Missisauga... but outrageously priced... but I've also never seen better wedding videos... Japan Trailer on Vimeo Ok im off to go get ready for our engagement shoot!

Those vids are awesome. There are some really good ones on you tube!
The song is off of 50 First Dates movie:

Somewhere Over the Rainbow - by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

[Geminie]

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Originally Posted by athena Those vids are awesome. There are some really good ones on you tube! The song is off of 50 First Dates movie: Somewhere Over the Rainbow - by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Thank you!

[Geminie]

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Originally Posted by Shay2679 OMG...your time has come?! You must be sooooo excited. Just a few more days, and you'll be a MRS!!!! Hopefully we get to see a few of your engagement pics! xo

Yeah it still hasn't really hit me.. and we're leaving on Saturday lol!

I'll post pics on our site as soon as we get them from our photographer, they're going to be amazing I can't wait to see them!

[Geminie]

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Originally Posted by athena Those vids are awesome. There are some really good ones on you tube! The song is off of 50 First Dates movie: Somewhere Over the Rainbow - by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

WOW that song gave me shivers, what a beautiful voice! I am going to walk down the aisle to this song, thank you again!

[Oscar_Ernie]

Congrats, Geminie! You must be SO beyond excited!!! You are going to have a wonderful time. I can't wait to see all your pics when you get back!!!

[Roahrig]

Congrats Gemenie!! I can;t wait to see the pictures! you must be so excited!

[Roahrig]

I know I asked about the Mariachi bands a few posts back.....but I thought of another question. Do they play while you are walking down the aisle, or do you still pick a song to walk to?

 

Thanks!!!

[SarahandTrevor]

Congratulations Geminie! Have fun and I can't wait to hear all about your special day!!!

 

I am still searching for a song to walk down the isle to as well. What songs are you guys planning on using as your first dance? I was also wondering if you are having a MC to direct the reception or if someone from the hotel/DJ does this? What about tipping people. I believe this was touched on a little while back but I am clueless as to how much a typical tip would be to the photographer (we are using Elizabeth Medina), the wedding coordinator at the hotel, band, etc?

 

This blog is so helpful and I too am very excited to see upcoming pictures of the wedding!!!!