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My husbands cousin had just turned 16, literally days before the wedding, and is really tall and looks older but they didn't even question him. He checked in with his parents and had no issue. At least with us, they didn't ask for his ID or anything. You should be fine.

Just posted my full review of my 8/17/12 wedding! http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/the-royal-in-playa-del-carmen-all-inclusive-spa-resort/reviews/6441 If you have any additional questions let me know. Happy planning!

Hi Brides! I just returned home from my AMAZING wedding week down in Playa and couldn't be more happy. Everything - the resort, the weather, the spa, the food, everything - truly was wonderful. I will write a full review in the next couple of days but wanted to share a few teaser pics that my photog put together! Enjoy!

What about tipping? Did you tip everyone including the WC? I'm trying to figure out how much cash I should bring for stuff like that - between the DJ, waiter, WC, Mexican Trio, etc. it can add up! What did you past brides do?

Hi Brides! I leave one week from today for my Aug 17th wedding in Playa! Can't believe how quickly it snuck up on me! I had a quick question regarding the pressing service - did any of you use that? I'm a little nervous to let some stranger take my dress but also know it will need a good pressing after being crammed into the airplane closet. Can anyone give me a run down on how that worked? Thanks!

I'll look through my extensive saved emails to get you the specific language, etc. but Mariana is my contact for my wedding on 8/17 at the Royal Playa del Carmen. Seriously, I didn't even state it as a question. All I said is that I wouldn't be paying an outside vendor fee of any kind for my photographer because my uncle will be taking my photos and he is staying 3 nights/4 days. She said no worries - just to give her his name, included with our guest list, and she would let the resort know. You better believe I will be printing that email and bringing it with me just in case - but it really didn't seem like an issue. Good luck!

Oh the water flavors is a GREAT idea. I hadn't even thought of that. Thanks - great tip!

Hi Lovely brides! I’m a newbie but have been reading the blogs for a few weeks now trying to get my bearings. My fiancé and I got engaged about a month ago and we are flying through this planning process and getting married August 7th… so less then 2 months out (and no, I am not pregnant)! At first my friends and family thought I was crazy but the planning process really hasn’t been that bad. Almost everything with the Royal is booked already! I know I have read posts about the Spa but I really hate to pay that outside vendor fee so I am just praying everything will work out okay if I bring pictures of exactly what I want and I bring all my own makeup. We are bringing my photographer with us and because he is a member of my family I told the resort that I wouldn’t pay the vendor fee and they said okay. So if any of you are flying in your photographer that’s a tip you could potentially use to avoid that pesky vendor fee. We are, pending weather, having everything outside… August heat, so I know it will be hot but I am hopeful the breeze will make it a bit more bearable. Any other brides out there that are trying to withstand the heat for a beach reception? Am I crazy to think this is a good idea? Any and all tips are welcomed! Just over 50 days and counting and just started this thing. Guess the next think on my list is OOT items for the guests… besides oriental trading co any other cheap fun places to pick up items at a good price?