BEACHBRIDEMA

Quote: Originally Posted by tob1kanobe How did the ipod and speakers work out? Did you feel like everything was well orchestrated and was it loud enough? Did you have to pay extra for the beach wedding and the arch? Hmmm I am sure I have more questions but they aren;t popping up just yet. Thanks in advance for all the insight and I am soooo glad to hear that everything went so well. The IPOD and speakers worked out really well. They were loud enough, I could hear the music great on the beach and for the reception part you can control the volume. There was no extra cost to have the ceremomy on the beach, honestly I would recommend it, I was super happy I changed it to the beach. Yes the arch, tiki torch and rose petals are all free! Sarah

My vote is for #2, its sexy and beachy to me! Sarah

Welcome, best of luck! Sarah

Congrats, best of luck! Sarah

Wow it looks amazing there! How are you feeling? Sarah

Congrats! Sarah

Welcome, I just got married at Riu, so let me know if I can help! Sarah

Welcome home and congrats!!!! I cant wait to see the pics! Sarah

That is so cute that his Grandma gave you her ring! Thanks for the bet wishes. My band does really sparkle, it looks really nice with me e ring! Sarah

The new hotel is directly beside the Riu Palace. It is called the Santa Fe and will be larger but not as luxurious! Sarah

That is way to cute! Sarah

Best of luck! Have a great time and cant wait to see the pics! Sarah

The palm tree is more fitting, but i just love the colours in the flowers, so bright and vibrant! Sarah

Welcome, best of luck with the planning! Sarah

As for people in "Bikinis" in your photos. This was not a problem at all at Rui. They were very careful to make sure people did not walk near where my reception is. There are jet skis and parasailers, but they are futher down the beach. Personally I think the view from the beach at Riu is much nicer than dreams. You get to have lands end in your shots. Every single person who sees my pics comments on the view. Personally I think you will be happy either place, I choose Riu and was so glad I did. It is a large resort, but I disagree about not getting to know the staf. We had the same bartenders and wait staff all week. The staff was amazing and super helpful. There are 2 pools one one side they play music and the other pool area has no music. There are 2 main bars. One has a piano bar so it is more romantic, the other plays lounder more dance music. I think you get the best of both worlds! Sarah

Quote: Originally Posted by KRISTEN Sarah, Thank you so much for your review. I am so glad everything went well. You look so beautiful and your wedding and so happy. You have definitely made me more excited than before. I actually reserved the gazebo by the Mexican restaurant because that is where we are having our reception as well. When I was there last I did not even see the other one. I am going to ask Adriana for a picture. Did you go through everything you need Adriana to take care of at your first meeting? How much room do you think you would have for dancing if you have 50 guests on the terrace of the Mexican restaurant for the reception? Oh and did you do your own makeup or did they do it in the spa? Thanks and cannot wait to see your pics from Juan? Yes you will go through all the details when you meet with Adrianna. It is helpful that have pics and know your colours. As the the room on the terrace, it depends how you set up your tables and weather you are having a DJ. I did 2 long tables and did not have a DJ, so there was lots of room for dancing Sarah

Welcome, best of luck with the planning! I just got married at Riu Palace in Los Cabos, let me know if I can help! Sarah

I vote for Khaki, it will look more beachy and turn out much nicer in your pics! Sarah

Congrats girls! Sarah

Congrats girls! sarah

Welcome, you will find lots of great info here! Sarah

Quote: Originally Posted by tob1kanobe Sarah...amazing review...it all sounds so wonderful ---I of course have additional questions: The gazebo on the side by the Mexican Restaurant - is that the one you opted not to use? How was the privacy on the Mexican Terrace? Did it feel seperate from the restaurant? Were your guests able to order liquor drinks at the reception or just beer, wine, champagne & shots? Did you hire the Mariachi through Riu? We were thinking about hiring them for our ceremony but they are super expensive - and once you figure bringing in outside group will I have to pay the $70 per person cuz wowsers will that make it not affordable. Were you able to request your room locations once you got there or did they just stick the guests wherever they wanted? Ummmm....I think that is all for now but I will probably have more later... Thank you thank you being our first and giving such an awesome review...YAY!!!! you're married!!!!!! Yes the Gazebo on the right hand side is much nicer, it has grass and flowers, but thats the side with construction. The gazebo on the side as the mexican restaurant was the one we opted not to use just b/c I didnt really like the view. It still is nice, but I figured we are in Mexico, we might as well do the beach thing! The terrace is seperated from the rest of the restaurant by 2 glass doors and large glass windows. People in the restaurant can totally spy on your wedding, but honsetly I never noticed this. It felt very private to us, I didnt even notice the others inside the restuarant. The beach is the same b/c where the reception set up is people can look over the railings and spy! When you get your appetizers you have to go into the restuarant. The main dish is served on your plate I am not sure about other liqure drinks.I am sure you could order things like rum and coke ect. My guests never ordered them. the wine and beer was enough! The mexican restaurant (or any of the al la carte restaurants) does not make any blended fruity drinks like maragriats,daquires or pina coladas. Only the main bars in the loby, pool and piano bar make these We hired the Marachi through the WC at Rui, it was expensive, but if you could get away with not paying the day pass it would save you some cash! We got a room on the left hand side of the resort and the guests were placed on the right. A couple people asked to switch and they were able to. I am not sure if you can make room assigments with your TA before you get there. Construction probably wont be too bad when you are there, as the resort is slated to open in late Oct. They will be done all the really loud stuff be then! And the other Gazebo might be available then Just a note, if you need you wedding dress steamed they have to send it into town, so make sure you do it early in the week! Hope this helps! Sarah

Quote: Originally Posted by lryates76 It's weird looking at all the "unread posts" and not seeing: TammyM TammyM TammyM TammyM TammyM TammyM TammyM TammyM TammyM TammyM haha! HAHA that is too funny! Sarah

Quote: Originally Posted by ajncooter sarah i love your dress... who makes it? Its by Alfred Sung. It was perfect for a DW. It didnt wrinkle at all and it was so light weight and super comfortable. Oh yeah if you need your dress steamed, it has to be sent into town, they do not have a steamer at the hotel Sarah

Tammy I just wanted to wish you the best of luck on your wedding day! You are always so helpful and supportive! Everything is going to be amazing and you are going to be a beautiful bride!!!!! Sarah