Darlsay

Yes the area next to lobby is foyer area and a great spot. It is private so don't let foyer area scare you. We had 33 guest. Beach ceremony, Beach reception with passed hors', bar, caribean trio. This is the time we had most of our pictures taken. Since it was very hot we were happy to go under cover in foyer. Food was great!! We had soup, salad, trio entree, dessert & the most delicious wedding cake we've ever had. Tres Leche, Highly reccomend.... If you go to tripadviser.com, look up my review that has some photos. It's labeled "a perfect wedding" and is dated around Sept. 1, 2007. You won't be dissapointed. Everything was just as we imagined, even better. Our guest LOVED the property.....

Reception areas are on the beach or off the side of the lobby or in a banquet room. We were married at noon in September and of course was very hot. We had the ceremony and reception on the beach then moved under cover just off the lobby which was beautiful. Nice breeze, beautiful spot for pictures etc. Our wedding was perfect at the ERC. Best of luck to you on yours.

We arrive in Cancun on August 29th getting married on Sept. 1st at the Excellence Riviera... Please keep those fingers crossed for us.

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak As a suggestion--- if you are able to pack the OOT bags in your own luggage (and other guests if traveling together), I think a cool thing to do would be to hand deliver the bags yourself. You can greet each guest personally at their room, hand them their bag, and if you take a third person with you and your FI to deliver them, the third person can take a picture of the two of you with each guest. That's what we plan on doing---- I think it adds a really nice personal touch, and you make sure you have a photo of yourselves with each guest for your photo albums too! I think this is a GREAT idea!! And will do this, Thanks.... I'll let you know how it works when we return.

I'm definately not shipping them to Mexico. I'm gonna try packing them and taking them with our stuff. I'll ask family members to take along an extra piece of luggage.

I ran into my first problem. I went to Fedex yesterday to ship 7 out of 19 bags. We live in PA and was told that to ship anything into Mexico you'll have trouble. NOTHING can be made in China and most likely customs will open and go thru everything and confinscate items and you can be charged anywhere from 100 to 500%. Plus your bags may be held on not delivered on time. I'm devistated cause I really wanted my guest to receive these bags when they check in. The 7 bags are for the guest that arrive on the same day as we are. So double check with your shipper before your all packed up and ready to ship.

tres leches for us at ERC..

I got my surgery at Kremer over 7 years now. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself. Be patient, You'll be fine.

We're getting married there Sept. 1st this year at the excellence. Rates are cheaper for our guest and it's over labor day so they'll have the extra day off from work. Chances of hurricanes are slim. We did not go for the insurance since airlines would honor change with inclimate weather and the hotel will honor your stay up to a year. We're take the gamble...

That is a beautiful song..

oh, that's a beautiful dress to, thanks. We're going to David's next week.

We have stayed at the Westin right next door as it was being built. It looks amazing. What a great introductory rate, would love to jump on it..

Oooppss, I was referring to the version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow as I walk down the isle.

Quote: Originally Posted by Just Martha This is ours! Will it have the lyrics or just instrumental?? I really would like this song too.

Wow, great dresses. Thanks for the suggestions. I really like the one from David's.. This has been tough for us.