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

Aerazo we made the same choice because of the extra shoot. We are doing a sunst catamaran with snorkling excursion and just thought it be awsome to use the extra shoot for it.

Good luck Cyndi

Thanks for all the advice girls!!

Cyndi

Hello ladies....some questions...sorry if these are repeats

1) Tipping. Did you guys tip your WC, musicians, photographers/videographers, servers, DJs. And at what $ or %?

2) Taste testing. Were you able to taste test the food before your wedding?

Thanks!

Tutti-

I am not ordering lounger furniture, but do have info on the DJ since this is what I need to get done today It looks like I will be going with DJ Doremixx and there is also a DJ Mannia. Both of these vendors can be booked through the hotel but cost more. If you hire them out privately, there is a $100 fee to bring them in, but it is still cheaper than booking through the hotel. Another piece of advice, as I have been going through this process, KEEP EVERY COMMUNICATION from the hotel where any price has been quoted. They have already tried to change the prices on me a few times, and I just keep sending back old correspondences, to make sure we are clear and I will not accept a higher price once a quote has been given.

Another question for people out there-anyone doing a rehersal excursion or dinner or something? Curious as to what people are planning.

I would love to hear what others are doing for their rehearsal dinners too.

I've heard that you cannot make dinner reservations for a large group at any of the restaurants at the resorts. So if this is true, not sure what to do? Does this mean i have to do something off the resort, which means $$$$. Im trying to cut costs where i can!

Thanks!

Adriana Erazo

tutti - omg - we have the same date, same place!!!! What time is your wedding?? Wow girl, we've got to compare notes, lol!! We've got to get a pic together to post here when we're done

Hi all,

To Allison and others: I was thinking about having my guests meet up at one of the bars the night before the wedding. Kind of like a meet and greet. I saw that another bride did this and loved that it is no extra $ for us. Plus it is casual and doesn't take too much planning.

Question for all...Are you all having a reception after you get home (for people who cannot travel). If so are you sending out a seperate invitation?

In regards to the rehearsal dinner... I am having a welcome dinner the night before. We are having about 50 people (I think) and we wanted to have this for our guest. My WC has arranged for the garden area to be reserved for me and it looks like it will be around $25 per person to provide this dinner. You have the option of a sit down dinner or a buffet... I'm excited about it and it gives my future in-laws an opportunity to host the guest. Let me know if you have any questions... Finally I have some info for people