ROYAL PLAYA DEL CARMEN BRIDES: were kids allowed for the day? ...and other questions - Page 23

sarah_prieb · 07-24-2008, 06:07 AM

I just wanted to remind everyone to be careful about your court date for your legal ceremony. We were originally thinking about getting that part done sooner instead of the day before we leave for Mexico but we realized the hassle that could come with doing that. I didn't want to have to worry about getting a new license ans passport before we left. I know of someone who had gotten married and had gotten a hard time at the airport about her name change. They left for their honeymoon the day after they got married. They had a copy of their marriage license but it was not the one with the raised seal. To get that, you have to pay a fee and order it and it can take up to a week for you to get it. Customs eventually let them through, but not without a big pain in the ass and many people in line behind them giving them the evil eye!

Shay2679 · 07-24-2008, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sarah_prieb

I just wanted to remind everyone to be careful about your court date for your legal ceremony. We were originally thinking about getting that part done sooner instead of the day before we leave for Mexico but we realized the hassle that could come with doing that. I didn't want to have to worry about getting a new license ans passport before we left. I know of someone who had gotten married and had gotten a hard time at the airport about her name change. They left for their honeymoon the day after they got married. They had a copy of their marriage license but it was not the one with the raised seal. To get that, you have to pay a fee and order it and it can take up to a week for you to get it. Customs eventually let them through, but not without a big pain in the ass and many people in line behind them giving them the evil eye!

Fortunatly for me, in Quebec, I cannot legally take my spouses last name anyway...only socially...so this will not affect us, but DEFINITELY some great heads up for those it will affect.

Thank you for posting this!

Shay2679 · 07-29-2008, 07:32 PM

Hey girls...

I was just wondering out of us ladies marrying here at the Royal, who all is having a legal ceremony and who is having a symbolic?

We're going to do the symbolic wedding, and I was wondering if any of you with dates a little ways down the road, have discussed your options and such with your wedding coordinator? I'm wondering if, even though its symbolic, I know we have to pay for a minister and wanted to know if we could provide our own vows, implement sand ceremonies, stuff like that?

I'm on a bit of a lull with communications again, and thought I'd pose the question here while I wait for a response from the hotel!

Thanks!

sarah_prieb · 07-30-2008, 05:16 AM

You can do whatever you want for your ceremony. We have pretty much planned ours on our own. We have written our own vows and we are doing a sand ceremony. Kevin's brother is doing a reading while we are pouring the sand. It is nice that they allow for you to customize the ceremony!

Shay2679 · 07-30-2008, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sarah_prieb

Kevin's brother is doing a reading while we are pouring the sand.

If we're having a minister (that we're paying for through the hotel) perform the ceremony, will they still allow that kind of flexibility? I sure hope so...

Your ceremony sounds like it is exactly what we'd love to do...just with a minister!

Thanks for responding.

tchuchuca · 07-30-2008, 11:01 AM

Thanks for posting this! I ran across ErinB's vows recently and it was exactly what I was looking for! We're going the symbolic route to avoid all of the red tape involved...

I too am in a bit of a lull with communication with the Royal- it's been averaging 2-3 weeks in between responses from Micaela... I'm totally trying not to go Bridezilla, but I feel it coming on soon!!!

Do you guys have any info on the beach reception menus?

bridetobe22 · 07-30-2008, 11:45 AM

Here are three things I received from the Royal regarding menus. One is for a buffet dinner reception, the other is a sit down/plated dinner reception, and the other is an horderve list. Hope this helps! I don't think you have to decide on your food selection until immediately before the wedding.

aeroo · 07-31-2008, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Shay2679

If we're having a minister (that we're paying for through the hotel) perform the ceremony, will they still allow that kind of flexibility? I sure hope so...

Your ceremony sounds like it is exactly what we'd love to do...just with a minister!

Thanks for responding.

When I was planning, I had mixed responses. Paty told me that the minister would not change what he would read, but Micaela told me that I could have them read anything I wanted. In the end, we had a friend officiate, so it turned out fine, but I was really frustrated at getting two different answers and not knowing who was right.

Shay2679 · 07-31-2008, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by aeroo

When I was planning, I had mixed responses. Paty told me that the minister would not change what he would read, but Micaela told me that I could have them read anything I wanted. In the end, we had a friend officiate, so it turned out fine, but I was really frustrated at getting two different answers and not knowing who was right.

Hmmm...thanks Aeroo. I'm still waiting to hear from Micaela...but I'll just sit tight and hope she is able to answer.

I haven't seen you on in a while...its good to know you're still around!

sarah_prieb · 07-31-2008, 07:16 AM

It can take a long time to get a response from the WC at the Royal. We were a month out and couldn't get a hold of her. Kevin sent a semi-threatening email to the resort manager. She got back to us the next day. I wasn't trying to be a b***h but seriously, we were a month away and we needed answers! We had to do that again a week later. Now she is getting back to us more quickly but that is probably because we arrive on the 9th! She has no choice!