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

So, i have just a few questions for those of you who have recently gotten married at RPDC.

If you've never been married before, did you have to bring a certified copy of your birth certificate? How is the processional done? Do the groomsmen walk down the aisle with your bridesmaids or do they meet them half way? What do you think the best way to do this is? How is the currency difference? Did you exchange dollars for pesos?

I'm sure I will think of more.

Ladies who got married at PDC Gazebo, did you have a hard time walking in heels up to the gazebo? Any obstacles?

i tried to attach 2 pictures, i don't know if it works or not (i'm not sure how to do it on this forum). i think you should be fine in heels on the way to the gazebo. the pictures i attached are one of me/fiance in the gazebo, the other is us standing where you would be walking down the isle/where the guests would be sitting. hopefully it works! it isn't the smoothest of grounds to walk on heels with, but i think it'll be ok (if the pictures don't work, and you really want to see it, let me know and i will email it to you)

hmmmm so that didn't work. here is a link to my facebook 'site visit' album.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...3400647&ref=mf

its the 5th/6th pictures. but there are also some more pictures of food/resort/beach etc. we didn't get that many great ones....we were there for a short period of time. and one day i wasted half the day sick (alcohol related) and the next day my fiance was sun sick. but at least we were able to check out the resort and calm our nerves a bit!

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Ok so I am a little disappointed....

1. I can only pick one dinner selction for my guests (which is fine) expect it seems like several othe brides have been able to have more than one choice. I asked again and still was told no.

2. I pled my case for still getting into Chef's Plate (being that we booked our room last year and we are spending a lot on our wedding there, they would honor the previous policy) I was told that my message would be passed on to manager or whatever but it wasn't likely. Seriously?! At this point the resort is full, so I couldn't even upgrade if I wanted to!

Questions for past brides.......

1. Did anyone bring their own aisle runner? If so what did you do to hold it down? Zulma makes it sound impossible, that it still "flies away" but she will try and help me with it. Suggestions?!

2. Did anyone bring their own petals for the aisle? Were they fake? Did you have to pick them back up after or does the resort do that? How many did you bring?

3. Trying to decide if I should pay the $80 to have a resort staff run my IPOD at the reception. Did anyone not do a DJ? Do you have suggestions on if this is worth it?

4. DO they start the cocktail hour imediately following the ceremony? But then I am thinking there is time between the cocktail hour and the reception if it is not at the top of the hour.... My ceremony is at 4pm, then cocktail and then reception at 6pm.

5. How long does it take to get through dinner? 3 course.

6. Has anyone done the deep sea fishing trip? If so did you book before you left home? Who did you use?

7. Is it cheaper to book excursions before we leave online or at the resort? I don't want to get ripped off at the resort.

8. My photographer suggested a "break" right before the ceremony after our first look and couples pictures, to cool off and de-sweat before the ceremony... think this is a good idea? 20 mins good?

9. Is the online check in working again? Anyone know?

Great pictures Randi! You had some angles that I haven't seen, it was great to see those new ones!