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pryzeless · 08-20-2008, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by shannon

I love this-- you did a GREAT job!!! Your guests will really really appreciate it!!

Thanks. I am going to send it out next week. I have less than 7 weeks before I leave. I can't wait!

BandE2008 · 08-20-2008, 08:23 AM

So I hear the hair at EDR is great!
THANKFULLY!
But anyone have their make up done?
Do they do a good job?

KirstenRN6 · 08-21-2008, 01:31 PM

I'm not sure if Elizabeth Medina posted these pics of a wedding at EDR yet. I found them on her blog.........I think it was a pretty recent wedding. This couple was married at the Presidential Gazebo and had their reception at Tucanes. I know how we all LOVE pictures......so here you go.

Elizabeth Medina Photography Blog Archive Laren and Ryan, Beach Wedding Photography at the El Dorado Royale, Maya Riviera, Mexico

Rhonda · 08-21-2008, 03:08 PM

Hi ladies,

I think I could use some of your expert advice....here it goes...
I booked my wedding a few months ago for next May at EDR. I visited the resort with my mom and sister. We loved it, BUT, our only reservation was the beach...its not swimmable. I decided to let it go because everything else about the resort is BEAUTIFUL (even though my fiance is also very much a beach/ocean person)
So, fast forward to about 2 weeks ago....my parents were in Riviera Maya for another wedding and visited EDR while they were there. When they came back, they told me that they were disappointed with the beach. (My mom has seen this resort before and knew this was an issue). So, then, I started rethinking everything. I started researching resorts AGAIN!! The last thing I want is for people to come all the way to Mexico for my wedding and feel disappointed that they can't go in the water.
Anyway, now, I found out that Karisma has a new resort opening in October...the Azul Sensatori, which appears to have a more swimmable beach and looks just as beautiful as EDR. The question is...do I switch resorts?? Am I being totally crazy

A few things that the Azul has which EDR does not is that it is family-friendly, which means we don't have to worry about my fiance's 15-year old niece. Also, the price that the TA quoted me is about $70 cheaper per person. BUT, it is a new resort...so, who knows what can happen

? It's run by Karisma and has the exact same policies and wedding packages as EDR, so I'm familiar with all of that.
I might even be able to keep my same WC. But, EDR is also very nice...I'm SO torn.....

Feels good to vent....any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!! :)

shannon · 08-22-2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BandE2008

So I hear the hair at EDR is great!
THANKFULLY!
But anyone have their make up done?
Do they do a good job?

Got hair and makeup both done at EDR- and they did great with both! I believe a few girls, here, did their makeup through EDR and liked it- I def don't remember hearing any complaints! I was happy with mine....

shannon · 08-22-2008, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhonda

Hi ladies,

I think I could use some of your expert advice....here it goes...
I booked my wedding a few months ago for next May at EDR. I visited the resort with my mom and sister. We loved it, BUT, our only reservation was the beach...its not swimmable. I decided to let it go because everything else about the resort is BEAUTIFUL (even though my fiance is also very much a beach/ocean person)
So, fast forward to about 2 weeks ago....my parents were in Riviera Maya for another wedding and visited EDR while they were there. When they came back, they told me that they were disappointed with the beach. (My mom has seen this resort before and knew this was an issue). So, then, I started rethinking everything. I started researching resorts AGAIN!! The last thing I want is for people to come all the way to Mexico for my wedding and feel disappointed that they can't go in the water.
Anyway, now, I found out that Karisma has a new resort opening in October...the Azul Sensatori, which appears to have a more swimmable beach and looks just as beautiful as EDR. The question is...do I switch resorts?? Am I being totally crazy

A few things that the Azul has which EDR does not is that it is family-friendly, which means we don't have to worry about my fiance's 15-year old niece. Also, the price that the TA quoted me is about $70 cheaper per person. BUT, it is a new resort...so, who knows what can happen

? It's run by Karisma and has the exact same policies and wedding packages as EDR, so I'm familiar with all of that.
I might even be able to keep my same WC. But, EDR is also very nice...I'm SO torn.....

Feels good to vent....any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!! :)

A new resort could be a really good thing and if your wedding isn't until May- they would have been open 7 months and hopefully had some of the "new" kinks worked out. I am a beach beach person, and we swam and snorkeled at the beach at EDR. -well, when I say "swam" I mean floated- hehe. The jetskis there were also alot of fun. The beach was a bonus, not a negative with us and our guests- we loved it! I guess it is just an opinion-thing. The one thing that really really stood out with our guests were the beach/pool beds, the amount of pools and swimup bars, the food/quickness/accuracy of room service and the aoveral service of the resort. If you can get all of that at the new resort and will feel more comfortable with the beach-- then I say go with what you feel comfortable with!
Good luck!

Dreamgirl08 · 09-06-2008, 11:39 PM

I need to make my Ceremony Program, but I'm totally at loss as to how to organize it, and what exactly goes on it. Can someone please share theirs, I'd love to get a better idea on this.

thanks

Dreamgirl08 · 09-07-2008, 10:11 AM

Anyone willing to share their choices made with either "Fuentes" or "El Cocotal". We need to choose a location and food choices for my Rehearsel Dinner which we're having the day before the wedding. Also, what time does it have to be scheduled for? Because we would like to do a group activity or excursion with guests during the daytime. Should guests know that this is a free dinner or is it best to have them think your hosting?

pryzeless · 09-07-2008, 11:20 AM

I think the ceremony script is posted on this thread. I will try to find it. We picked Fuentes for our welcome dinner. I just said we were hosting it. I know it is included in a free package but you need to meet certain requirements to get it so it is not really "free". Plus we are planning it so I say we are hosting it. As for choices we picked the endive salad with goat cheese then salmon ceviche, dinner choices are Mahi Mahi or pork chops. For dessert we picked the Mexican Chocolate option. Ours is set for 7pm. We thought that would give people enought time during the day.

27 desses · 09-07-2008, 08:45 PM

Has anyone used Elizabeth Medina as there photographer? If so could you tell me a little about your experience? We are looking to get married in 2010 and thought the Azul Sensatori looked very nice.
After reading the post from a lot of the ladies here we might rethink our destination if the photographer that they have isn't good or we cant bring in someone from the area that is a resonable price.

Thanks for the help