RIU Brides Come On In!!

[RAENJAY]

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Originally Posted by BEACHBRIDEMA Hi according to Adrianna you can use the speaker system for free. We are planning on using an IPOD but are going to bring a portable speaker system b/c somehow I dont believe the speakers are free but a project is 600 dollars! Sarah

I just asked her this because we are using the iPod as well - the speakers free to use.... I'm still being told $500.00 for the beach reception... Extra if you want special drinks...

For the welcome dinner, I had reservations made at the steakhouse (again, free) because it won't be private.

We might do the firepit though - which is $800.00 I think.

[Heidi]

Hello! I know I'm not a Mexico bride...but I am a Riu bride (Jamaica) and from reading your posts, things sound VERY similar. Mind if I join you in this thread??

[BEACHBRIDEMA]

Of course! The more the merrier!

Sarah

[RAENJAY]

Come on in.... It's great to have all of us RIU Brides together....

[KACENGG]

Welcome hln321

 

I was also thinking of doing a bonfire for the welcome night but do you think we could negotiate the $800. I think thats alot as it really doesn't entail much set up other than starting the fire. hhhmmmm.....I cannot believe how the costs are adding up.

 

Looking forward to hearing all about your summer weddings girls.

[KACENGG]

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Originally Posted by Just Martha Does anyone know if they might be done with construction by next summer? I know the "new" Riu is suppose to be done this winter. Anyone?

If you are talking about Cabo, I believe its the RIU Santa Fe and my TA told me the Grand Opening is November 9! That's my wedding day.

[Martha]

I have no idea which Riu I was talking about anymore! ha!

 

Riu Santa Fe? I need to look in to that.

[aimee]

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Originally Posted by RAENJAY I just asked her this because we are using the iPod as well - the speakers free to use.... I'm still being told $500.00 for the beach reception... Extra if you want special drinks... For the welcome dinner, I had reservations made at the steakhouse (again, free) because it won't be private. We might do the firepit though - which is $800.00 I think.

Did you make the reservations ahead of time (at the steakhouse) for your welcome dinner?

This sounds like another good (free) idea

aimee

[aimee]

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Originally Posted by KACENGG Welcome hln321 I was also thinking of doing a bonfire for the welcome night but do you think we could negotiate the $800. I think thats alot as it really doesn't entail much set up other than starting the fire. hhhmmmm.....I cannot believe how the costs are adding up. Looking forward to hearing all about your summer weddings girls.

I would love to have a bon fire too! I'm wondering the same thing, is the price negotiable? I'm not much of a negotiator so I usually pay what ever their asking :

Aimee

[ajncooter]

Hi Guys:

 

Im also a RIU Bride so I think I have called Adriana about 15 times and havent heard anything back as of yet? I have my confirmation but who knows... this has been going on for weeks...I am hoping for May 6th, 2008 at 6:30pm on the beach with about 60 guests and then staying on the beach for a reception. We also want to do the bonfire... Still havent decided on a photographer I love Juan but hes not available... Trying to find a rental company for either white folding chairs or Chivari style chairs as I dislike chair covers so much! Any help would be appreciated! I am looking forward to Sarahs big day and her pictures in the upcoming weeks....

 

thanks

aj