JaimeLynne

Congratulations and Welcome!

Quote: Originally Posted by mellibean are you having your wedding at the royal not the el derado royale? is this right? I'm not having my wedding at either. I've just been to The Royal (not El Dorado Royal) a couple of times on vacation.

At The Royal they had beds on the beach

Pyrenese, I see you are looking to get married at the Iberostar Quetzal/Tucan as well! Have you been there yet? We're going June 9th to check it out.

Quote: Originally Posted by PDCwedding We're staying at Shangri-la Caribe. Wanted to marry there but, they only do 1/wk. So, now we're marrying at the resort next door, Las Palapas. It's at the north end of Playa. We initially wanted to marry at Gran Porto Real (think they changed their name) but, we felt that it would be way too expensive for them.... Heard lots of good things about Ib. Tucan! When's your wedding date? hehe, wellllll I'm not engaged yet *shhhh* There are a couple of threads on this but since you're new I'll fill ya in. Martin (my bf) and I have decided on a Summer Wedding, probably in '09 but definitely in PDC. We love it there! He has bought the ring but has yet to propose. I'm in the "waiting" stage right now.

Quote: Originally Posted by amyh I'm so serious, I mean I LOVE the set up at the Mayan, but to have the whole place to ourselves the whole week would be nice. At first, I didn't think my guests would commit to the 5-day stay. I mean, since they are restricted to certain dates. But now, I'm sure I would have enough ppl who would. Oh well! I know! Playa Fiesta would be my dream wedding *sigh*

Quote: Originally Posted by PDCwedding JaimeLynne...where in Playa are you getting married at? We're going in June to do site visits but as of right now we are thinking one of the Iberostar resorts, probably Iberostar Tucan. How about you?

Quote: Originally Posted by amyh Amazing Cooper!!! I hate seeing pics from Playa fiesta b/c it makes me reconsider my location. But I couldn't pass up your slideshow! Lol, ditto!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak To control some of the expenses, but still be able to spend some organized time with your guests, you could also take advantage of some of your resort offerings--- organize a tournament for some of the included water sports and give away some small gifts as a prize to the winner---- something like that would keep the expenses down, but provide fun things to do as a group... You're just full of good ideas, huh!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege We were at a design studio for 6 hours one day to pick everything out... he was done after thirty minutes. So, for the rest of the time I picked everything out and when I asked his opinion he just shrugged his shoulders. Hahahaha that sounds just like Martin! He can stand shopping for about 1/2 hr and then he's just mentally spent and starts to get cranky. Me, on the other hand - I could shop forever! It drives him nuts, lol

Looks like a fun couple and fun place to get married!

I LOVE Playa Fiesta! They were our first choice until we switched and decided to go both AI and w/PDC.

I think what you're doing so far sounds right on track.

Congrats, that is exciting!

Quote: Originally Posted by REBECCA Stay away from the jacuzzi in the room though. The water that comes out of the pipes has a yellowish tint (ew?). My husband and I just sorta laughed and said, we're not getting in there! Ew is right! I didn't notice that either of the times I was there, but really we only used it during our second trip. It is a beautiful hotel and if it's adults only now that would be a very good choice!!! I have some pics posted of it under the hotel's thread in the Riviera Maya section.

Quote: Originally Posted by calyx6 It's required by law. If you don't sign the waiver, they don't give you the prescription. Accutane is an extremely restricted drug and not only because of the horrific birth defects it can cause. The pharmacist before dispensing the drug has to get an authorization number before giving it to the patient. And no, we don't receive that authorization number until the patient has completed their quiz and the doctor has completed their lab/paperwork and submitted it. At least prescriptions can now be called in instead of being brought in by the patients. The point is, they can make you sign that waiver but they can't make you not get pregnant. However, they can do everything within their power to ensure you won't get pregnant like requiring you to be on birth control. And its a waiver - if you do get pregnant, they are not liable for the results. -V- PS. I'm a licensed pharmacist. Wow, thanks for filling me in - that must be one tough drug!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Caletas_bridetobe Hello, I have been to the RIU Jalisco 4 times and it is great, youll love it. We were going to get married at Riu Vallarta until the booked us for the wrong year with 2 months to go so we canceled!!!!!! What a bummer!

Quote: Originally Posted by mgreen Just saw the ring and it's GORGEOUS! I love the baguettes(sp) on the side. Very dazzling and glamorous! Thanks Melissa!

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyP Well let's see. NO RING that is the update lol, sorry! At least we're in the same boat for now. Hopefully we'll both be "official" soon! Then I won't feel like a "lurker" on these boards

Quote: Originally Posted by ajncooter im so excited for you.. i got my first wedding ring from zales and lost my center stone twice and they fixed and replaces it with no problems... Good to know they replaced the stone! I know Martin got all the insurance that came w/the rings.

Quote: Originally Posted by JPMO I intend to do the same as Drea's parents... more reasons to celebrate, the better! I agree, any excuse to celebrate is good by me!

Quote: Originally Posted by cancunbride2be Hey Girls... I also had to sign a waiver saying I would not get pregnant during my treatment. How can they make you sign a waiver saying you won't get preggo Nothing (well, besides abstinence of course) is 100%. That seems strange to me. I guess they just really want you to know just how serious the complications could be...

Yay! Courtney, I know you will do a great job - I see you on here all the time! Congrats to the both of you!

Welcome to the forum! Hope you get your passport issues straightened out - I'm sure you will. I'm from Dallas also - what part do you live in?

Quote: Originally Posted by AQHARIDER I just thought I'd post a follow-up to this thread. We ended up hiring the Mariachi Los Cabos International Mariachi Trio for 2 hours. Well, imagine my surprise when I came down the aisle with my dad to the most wonderful music, but looked over and saw an 8 piece Mariachi band! When I paid them I told them I'd only negotiated a price for a trio for 2 hours and he said- "I know, that's ok!" So, I don't understand exactly how I ended up with a full band, except that I did tell them about the forum and that it they did a good job for me that I could probably recommend a lot of business to them. I'm not sure, but the mariachi band was awesome- my guests were very impressed, and everyone loved them. Now that I have heard a trio and a band, the band makes a MUCH bigger impression- and looks cool too. So, if you can afford it, spring for the band! That's awesome, and good to know - thanks!