Free wedding package at Riu Palace Los Cabos??

I got me email back from Daniela & she said it only applies to the Riu Santa Fe, Not the Palace.

On the internet it doesn't say that!

Seriously Free? How is that possible?

Has anyone heard anything yet? My TA wants me to ask Erika first before she calls her Riu rep. Which I just sent Erika an email. I wish my TA could just take care of this for me....UGH!!!!

It only applies to the Santa Fe - here are the details - note there is a charge for minister/judge at bottom:

RIU Free Wedding Package 2008 & 2009 includes:

* On-site wedding coordinator to help plan the special day

* Decoration set up for the ceremony location for the wedding group

* Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom

* CD or recorded music during the ceremony

* Reception dinner for the wedding group at one of our specialty restaurants

* Wedding cake for the couple and all the guests

* Sparkling wine for the couple and all the guests (during the Main Toast only)

* Surprise spa gift

* Ten percent discount on all spa services for the bride and the groom (restrictions apply)

* Surprise gift and fruit basket

* MINISTER, PRIEST OR JUDGE SERVICE, LEGAL DOCUMENTATION & FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED.

* IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A FREE WEDDING PACKAGE YOU MUST BOOK 5 OR MORE ROOMS. (Restrictions Apply)

In order to have a wedding at our RIU Hotels & Resorts, the couple and the 80 percent of the total amount of the wedding guests must stay at the hotel where the wedding will be performed; otherwise it will be canceled.

*Guests staying in other hotels must purchase a day pass.

**Please be aware that before booking your wedding you must read our Frequent Questions.

This package is valid from November 1st 2008 - December 31th 2009.

Mexico - Los Cabos

Hotel Riu Santa Fe

Where the ocean, the sun and the desert unit to overwhelm with an air of romance and mystery all those who visit.

The Hotel Riu Santa Fe is a beachfront property located in the southern Baja California peninsula.

Religious Wedding 350,00USD |

Civil/Legal Wedding 600,00USD |

Renewal of Vows/Symbolic 350,00USD |

I heard back from Paola!!

The news looks good for me. Here is what she wrote:

Thank you for contacting The RIU Wedding Sales Department.

Yes if you have 5 or more rooms you qualify for this package. Ministers or Judges fees are not included on the package . One Month before your wedding date you will need to send a list of your reservations as for the bride and groom and also guests.

In case that are less rooms the package will be automatically changed to the one who covers the amount of guests.

This 5 rooms will need to be booked at Santa Fe.

Please let me know your confirmation code in order to make modifications.

Hopefully the rest of you will be successful also!!! Good Luck! I am so happy because we really did not want all the extra's that came with the package. Now we have more money to spend in Cabo having fun!!!

Paola just emailed me also. She asked for a list of my guest. So hopefully I will get the same thing. I told them I wasn't expecting anything free just aleast equal to what they are giving. Keep your fingers crossed.

I just heard back from her... All she said is that she is sorry but it starts in Nov. UGH!!!! I once again stated I wasn't looking for free just an equal package. We will see. I have a call into my TA also.