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Hi Aarica- Your wedding looked awesome, can't wait for mine in February! What kind of decorations did you bring? Also, what did you put in the welcome bag for the guests? Thanks!

Hi Margarosa- I am getting married there on Feb 21, 09. When did they contact you to get all the details set? How did you make reservations for the restaurant? Thanks!

Hi- I know you choose a restaurant for the reception, (with a time I'd assume) I've also read some other posts about people bringing iPods and playing the're own music, but I'm pretty sure it's just in the restaurant area you choose. There are a few other great posts on here, search by RPRM. Hope this helps! Congrats!!!

Those are beautiful! How much were the packages? I sent them an email yesterday but haven't heard back yet...

Thanks Katrina. Did you use Gionata?

Has anyone used Image Life Photography (Julio Paredes) the photographer the RPRM uses?

Thanks Katrina. Did you have a first dance? Was there a place to dance?

They charge $100/day and a $500 photography fee. But, if the photographer stays at the resort there is no fee.

Quote: Originally Posted by Davematthews16 Not sure about your specific hotel but this is how ours is, and alot of other brides at various locations: You purchase a wedding package that includes certain things such as Beachside decorations, flowers, cake, bouquets, ect. Our package is including EVERYTHING from the ceremony to a mariachi band, to the reception dinner on the beach. Let's see, it also includes, hair, make-up, massage, mani/pedi, VIP status, private candle-lit dinner and special chocolate dipped strawberries. (Theres a bunch more but I can't think of it all atm) Other people who didnt go the wedding package route, ended up using various vendors in the area. There are a lot of posts about repitable vendors from DJ's to flowers, to Steel Drums. We're all here to help you along the way! Have fun! Thanks! I did go with the wedding package but it just covers the basics like location, cake, and reception.. Everything else like pics, DJ, extra flowers, hair/makeup, etc is additional.. and expensive (1000 for a DJ)

Thanks Aarica! The Chilis restaurant does sound better, I would rather have the views of the beach. Do you know if the welcome dinner (buffet) is private? Or sectioned off? Also, did you go with a formal tux for the groom or linen or a suit? Color? I think I'm going to have a light yellow for the bridesmaid dresses.... Did you take engagement pics in Dalas? Any cool places? Sorry... 20 questions

Hi- I'm getting married at the Riu Palace Riviera Maya on Feb 21, 09 and have lots of questions- - D.J.- Is it worth it to pay $1000 for the D.J.? - What is the best restaurant for the reception? - Rehersal dinner? Do you pay extra? - Flowers- How many options are there? - Cake- Do I get to choose the type, flavor, colors? I guess that's enough to start with... any help would be awesome

Hey everyone- I'm Stacie. I'm getting married on Feb 21, 09 at the Riu Palace Riviera Maya in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Can't wait!!!