MillyB

This thread got pretty dead so just checking in with my fellow Nov 2011 Royal brides-- how goes planning ladies? The one thing that's still on my plate is photographer.....I'm having commitment issues! Anyone booked theirs yet? Have a good tip? GAWD doesn't that outside vendor fee suck?!

Debbie-- I can totally relate to you!! Once we decided we wanted a destination wedding my crazy research self went nuts and I read SO much about so many places. Luckily we were pretty set on Mexico from the start but this site has been a HUGE help. I also debated a million times (still do) about the decision to hire a wedding planner. At this point though we've gotten so much done ourselves (and pretty well I think ) that I think we're going to forgo one. Best of luck to you on your search Sarah!!!

Hey Sarah, My advice would be to book as soon as you are reasonably able. I went down to PDC for a scouting trip two weeks ago and thought I was doing it with so much time left for my preferred Nov 2011 date. Turns out when I checked on availability with their WC, the middle two weeks for Nov 2011 had already been booked! Luckily I wanted the 5th anyway but still-- crazy!

Also, sorry if this is a silly question-- but outside florists don't count as outside vendors right? (AKA subject to the outside vendor fee) I would hope not!

Hi Debbie, We'll be getting married in the oceanfront gazebo at the Royal on Nov 5, 2011. Can't wait!!