riu palace punta cana

[FYB87]

Originally Posted by Allaballa

Enabella, if price is really such a huge issue, why doesn't your FI's family wait to book because the prices will go down.

When we were quoted $1650+230tax to go to Mayan for our wedding we booked only the 10 required people to secure our group. Everyone else ended up paying $1100+277 tax when they booked in Sept.

That is a really good idea. I will have to do that myself!

[enabella]

i also think its a great idea im going to speak to FH today and hopefully it will work out. this whole thing is been so stressful for me and i dont want to make people pay so much i feel bad and you girls have made this whole thing so much easier on me so i appreciate everyones help :) thanks you so much.

[ariday333]

I have just booked my wedding at the Riu Palace PC for next May 2009, I went to visit the hotel last November and I have to say it is just drop dead gorgeous. Any information you would like share please feel free to drop me a note :)

[Mamajo]

I had originally planned on getting married at the Macao, then FH wanted the Palace....either way, I'm surprised that pp's are saying the pricing isn't out b/c we were able to get pricing for Feb 2009?! Anyhow, we didn't end up booking with them b/c the flight dates weren't working out for us.... I used these forums & trip advisor to narrow down the choices to about 5 resorts, then gave my TA the info. That being said, the Riu's are known for their great wedding packages, and I got quick responses from their WC.
I did a ton of research on the Macao and Palace so PM me if you have questions. Good luck!

[MrsPetti2Be]

Just a word of advice for anyone booking at the Riu Palace Punta Cana...make sure you get all the price info before you book. We have booked our wedding there for May 8th 2009 and we are now looking at the finer details of the ceremony and reception. They want $5000 for the beach reception (they say it costs this much for setting it up) and they want $5/person for a cake to feed 50 people...which we are already suppose to be getting in our wedding package. So just make sure you ask all of your pricing questions before you go so you have proof of what they quoted you.

[Jenleopard]

$5000 for the beach reception is crazy!! That is great that you are looking at the finer details now vs. the week of your wedding!!

[enabella]

wow 5000 thats nuts and thats a smart idea to get all these prices sorted out before getting there.

as for me im back we had to put everything on hold there has been some family issues and i really hope they get resolved i dont want to plan a wedding last min, things have been crazy here lol so hopefully i can start planning soon.

[Rcobb]

Hi,

I just shot a wedding at the RIU Palace in Punta Cana and it rained. They were not well organized in dealing with this (even though it's not an altogether rare event). Also, the beach is fairly crowded with other guests. So, if you're hoping for great beach photos of your wedding, spend some time thinking through the logistics and try to get specific answers regarding a rain plan from the wedding coordinator before your date.

[Jenleopard]

Originally Posted by Rcobb

Hi,

I just shot a wedding at the RIU Palace in Punta Cana and it rained. They were not well organized in dealing with this (even though it's not an altogether rare event). Also, the beach is fairly crowded with other guests. So, if you're hoping for great beach photos of your wedding, spend some time thinking through the logistics and try to get specific answers regarding a rain plan from the wedding coordinator before your date.

Can we see the photos that you took at the Riu Palace? Are they available on your website?

[Rcobb]

Sure. They're on the links page or you can just go to:
Matt and Susan

The couple got one of the suites and the spiral staircase on the balcony made for some good shots even with the rain.