Just returned from Mexico and a pre-wedding visit to El Dorado Royale. Our daughter is getting married there 05/26/07. This forum has been so helpful, especially Tammy, that I thought I would share highlights
First, gorgeous property. Lobby, rooms, pool area, ocean, resturants, etc. everything was really pretty. Even the lowest price rooms are spacious and the bathrooms are huge. Each room has a patio, hammock and two chairs.
The atmosphere is wonderful. Being adult only the noise level is low. People having a good time, laughter, talking, ocean waves crashing (pretty windy when we were there) but no screams of "mommy watch me" around the pool! I love kids but they do change the atmosphere. The whole place is very romantic.
The food was far better than I had expected from an all-inclusive. Getting reservations at the dining rooms (I think 7 resturants on the property) proved to be a problem but booking ahead is the way to go.
Wedding coordinator was great. We expect 90-100 people so we are a pretty big destination wedding.They met with us for 4.5 hours, showed us all of the room choices, flowers, tour of the property and venues for welcome dinner and reception. They were great.
There is a lovely chapel beach front. It is airconditioned, a consideration in May, and it seats 100 persons. Lovely.
We are so excited now that the decisions have been made and so pleased that this site was available.
Having photographer Elizabeth Medina is an added bonus.
If anyone has any specific questions don't hesitate to ask. I have some pictures I can share if anyone wants them.
Thank you all for your helpful posts.
Julie