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

[Lisa DSO]

 

 

Originally Posted by Juliet1 

 

 

 

 

I had that box checked when I sent my messages - and still nothing!  Part of me is so over the whole planning process, that I'm just laughing at it all...(its either that or start crying).  Hopefully I'll hear something soon.

 

 

Unacceptable....I would call them asap

[danielle6680]

At least I'm not the only one having issues.  I'm sure it will all fall into place when we are there, on-site.  You guys sound like me and I would much prefer to have details finalized in advance and not worry.  Good luck Juliet! 

[jesmcan]

Hi ladies, sorry I have been MIA and lots has been happening today. I booked Fernando as well, I just keep looking at the pictures of past brides who used him and his work speaks for itself. He does take some time to respond but I hate to say this is sort of a re-occuring theme down there lol.

 

Juliet that is insane that this is happening to you! but try not to stress it as hard as that may be right now. Just think of the beach, the margaritas and the fact that every bride before us says everything gets sorted out once you get down there. 8 days!!!! that came really fast.

 

I am 7 weeks away from leaving and I have fallen behind. Note to self. do not plan a wedding while working full time, going to grad school and than starting a blog on the side ahahaha. All I can say is thank you for alcohol lol.

 

Don't worry everything is going to be perfect. I can't wait to hear all about it.

[JYD1]

Does anyone on here have Andres Rodriguez as their WC at The Royal? We emailed her some questions and her responses made no sense. I agree, shouldn't it be slower now that we're in hurricane season? LOL..... I asked her about extending our reception by an hour and she replied with how much longer do I want the ceremony and what else did I want? ?????

 

Granted it's early in the process so I'm laughing it off but I am slightly concerned. Unfortunately I'm under that darn new fee!!! ARGH!!!!! Thank god my photographer counts as a guest.

[JYD1]

 

 

Originally Posted by Juliet1 

 

 

 

 

My wedding is in 8 days and I'm having trouble getting in touch with my coordinator!!!  She finally set me up on basecamp a few weeks ago and contacted me a couple of times - the last was to tell me that she would be on vacation until 9/13 - my wedding is on 9/17!!  Not sure why they would assign me someone who would be gone during the last stretch of planning.  She assured me that others in the office would help me, but my 4 posts on basecamp later.....nothing.  Not in full-on panic mode just yet, but really really close!

 

I can't believe how calm you seem!! I would be totally freaking out. Definitely call because that is not acceptable - even if it turns out to be beyond your expectations. 8 days and no response is not how you do good business. Hang in there!!! It'll be amazing and beautiful.

 

[ChicagoBride2011]

 

 

Originally Posted by Juliet1 

 

 

 

 

My wedding is in 8 days and I'm having trouble getting in touch with my coordinator!!!  She finally set me up on basecamp a few weeks ago and contacted me a couple of times - the last was to tell me that she would be on vacation until 9/13 - my wedding is on 9/17!!  Not sure why they would assign me someone who would be gone during the last stretch of planning.  She assured me that others in the office would help me, but my 4 posts on basecamp later.....nothing.  Not in full-on panic mode just yet, but really really close!

 

OMG!  8 days!   I can't wait to hear about it and see pictures!

 

With the basecamp the coordinators have to be "subscribed" to the mesage/thread.  I wasn't getting a response from my WC through the basecamp and then emailed her directly and she explained what had happened.  Whos' your WC?  Considering you are only 8 days away I would just call directly though!

 

Good luck, keep us updated!

 

[Juliet1]

Well...I finally spoke to someone in the wedding office (after being transferred 3 times)!  I told her what I needed and she assured me that it wouldn't be a problem and that my coordinator would finalize everything at our meeting on Tuesday.  I feel a little better, I guess, but not totally reassured.  At least its just small things and all of the really important stuff is taken care of (still doesn't excuse the lack of responsiveness).

 

Can't wait for the beach and that first pina colada!

 

Thanks for all of the support ladies!  I will let everyone know how it all turns out.

[Juliet1]

Question.....is anyone planning on tipping the wedding coordinator?  Are you going to wait until the wedding is over to see how it goes?  Any thoughts on the $ amount?

[jesmcan]

I plan on it yes but after the wedding is over to make sure everything goes as planned. I was thinking $50. I would like to know what everyone thinks to about tipping. I know we have all talked about it before but I already forgot lol Here is what I was thinking, thoughts,

 

 

DJ $100

Photographer $100

Royal WC $50
Off Site WC $100
Hair & Make Up $50


 

Originally Posted by Juliet1 

Question.....is anyone planning on tipping the wedding coordinator?  Are you going to wait until the wedding is over to see how it goes?  Any thoughts on the $ amount?

[ChicagoBride2011]

 

 

Originally Posted by jesmcan 

 

I plan on it yes but after the wedding is over to make sure everything goes as planned. I was thinking $50. I would like to know what everyone thinks to about tipping. I know we have all talked about it before but I already forgot lol Here is what I was thinking, thoughts,

 

 

DJ $100

Photographer $100

Royal WC $50

Off Site WC $100

Hair & Make Up $50

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good question...I never thought about tipping the DJ or photographer.

 

I was thinking hair/makeup, servers at reception and then the WC's after everyhting is done.  Hmmmmmm.