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Thanks for the info....I will check them out!!!

Hi everyone I am wondering if anyone has had photography or any information done by the photographer at the Riu Palace in Cabo. My wedding is May 9th...I was planning on having my uncle who does photography as a hobby do my wedding photos for me......however his father as recently become very ill, so it is kind of up in the air as whether or not he will be able to attend the wedding. I am pretty panicked and do not know what to do....any advice ladies? I would also be open to having an outside photographer do the pictures...but I am concerned that this while be impossible because it is such short notice. Any information or advice we be greatly appreciated. thanks!!!!

Beautiful pictures....it looks like you guys had an amazing day!!!

Hi Ladies This seems like kind of stupid question...but oh well here it goes!! I was just wondering how to set up the setting the tables for my reception. I plan on having table numbers and name cards on the tables....but do I need to have some kind of board listing who is sitting at what table at the welcome table?? How do people know where to sit without just wondering looking for their name on a card at some table? The seating is kind of an issue bc FI parents are divorced and it could be a little awkward. We are having 48 guests. HELP!!!

Absolutely stunning pictures. I love your dress!

I am getting married at riu palace (next door to the santa fe) in May. I experienced the same confusion when started making my plans.....this is my current understanding....the reception included in the Caprice package is not considered 'private' meaning that if you have the reception at one of the restaurants, other guests who are staying at the hotel may also be in the same dinning area. However I am having my wedding on the terrace at the mexican restaurant and it has a 70 person capacity, and my guest numbers are similar to yours...meaning that there will likely be no guests that want to sit out on the terrace and be the hanging around the reception area. So basically from understanding the extra costs only come into to place if you want to make the reception a private event. Does that make sense? Let me know if you have anymore questions....I can share what I know so far!!! Also just a warning, it seems like the Riu likes to tac on a lot of extra charges...so be careful!

I am getting married there in May and I have been reading the same mixed reviews! I have been emailing Daniela frequently lately and she is always very responsive to my emails...so I am keeping my fingers crossed. Let me know if there is anything I can help you with!

Thanks for the info!!!

Does anyone know if they put flowers on the tables at the San Jose Restaurant at the Riu Palace? I have seen photos of the centerpieces that are used for the head table...but I am wondering if flowers are also placed on the rest of tables at the reception? ?

Congrats on setting the date! I am getting married there in May so i will hellp you out with whatever information I have/get.

thanks Lizz.....i think i will order it today!

Hi Girls! I have noticed that many of the brides on here have added starfish bouquet jewelry to their bouquet's.......I think that they are really beautiful and I am wondering if where you have purchased them from? I was just reading on another thread about them being pasted down from one BDW bride to another....which I think is really a nice idea....however I think I would just like to purchase one so I could have it as a keepsake from my wedding. If you guys could post some info about where I can buy one that would be great!!! Thanks Andrea

beautiful picture! can't wait to see more and read your review!

Thanks! I am glad you had such a great experience and gorgeous wedding.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lagen Great information everyone! I'd love to keep this going. Is the 2-story suite the one with the hot tub on the terrace? Is the room worth the extra money? How private is the Mexican terrace? It looks cramped in some of the pictures I've seen too. I'm wondering why it's such a popular location for hte reception. I'm guessing it's the view and no fee for the location. Is that correct? I opted for the English Garden because it's very private. I don't want to feel like I'm at a resort with other people at the reception so I want something private and quiet. Did anyone get a discount for group booking of rooms? We got a deal with our packages through our travel agent....every 16th flight/room booked was free.....so we had the money credited back to us and divided among all of our guests, it worked out to about $80.00 off per person....not a lot, but every little bit helps. I am sure you probably could get better deals because you are closer to Cabo. Hope that helps.

Our ceremony will be at the gazebo.......which looked beautiful in your pictures.....at 4:00pm and then having our reception on the terrace at the San Jose. I am even more excited about it after seeing your pictures! Do you happen to know what time the sunsets in Cabo in May....I am a little worried that I wont have enough time for photos after the ceremony, but Daniela (WC) said I shouldnt make it any earlier because it will be too hot. Other than that i dont really have any other plans for the wedding in place yet......I am looking for ideas for wedding favours.... Are you going to be writing a review ?

Very cool idea for the guest book! Any advice on weddings at the riu...I am getting there next may.

Very cool idea for the guest book! Any advice on weddings at the riu...I am getting there next may.

Beautiful pictures!! Your flowers were gorgeous. Any advice on weddings at the Riu...I am getting married there in May 2008

Stephanie I just watch your wedding slide show and it was beautiful! i am so excited to have my wedding at the riu. where did you get the jewel for your bouqet...i have noticed it in few pics from brides on here....i think they are beautiful!

I am planning a wedding a the riu cabo as well....i havent been there before either. I am having my reception at the san jose restaurant on the terrace (the mexican restaurant)....many brides on here have recommended it. The pictures of the different reception areas from the wedding coordinator are all beautiful.....but beware of the extra costs...i am pretty sure the garden area was going to cost $500 for the site plus the cost per person. Have you been communicating with the new wedding coordinator there? hopefully we can share info and help eachother out

hi girls, I was just wondering if anyone has ordered bridesmaid dresses off the internet rather than purchasing them from a bridal store. I know which dresses I want and I have found that they are considerably cheaper online....on the house of brides website. If anyone has ordered from that site I would love hear about your experience....good or bad! I just spent the weekend shopping for bridesmaid dresses......which was actually more stressful than choosing my wedding dress.......so I would really appreciate some advice!! THANKS

Hi The capacity for the Mexican Terrace is 80 people.......thats what Adriana told me before she apparently left. hope that helps

Congrats and welcome to the forum.....there are many knowledgable brides on here that can help out!

Thanks for all your info Sarah. By the way your pictures are gorgeous! How did you get all your table decorations down there? We are going for two weeks so I am a little concerned about luggage space. Also did you have to decide before you got down there for the reception to be private? Since we have 60 people going I am wondering if everyone will fit on the terrace....it looks kind of long a narrow in pictures? You mentioned guest having to pay for drinks....since the hotel is all-inclusive and all my guest are staying at the resort...I assumed that they would be included? Sorry for all the questions...but it is just nice to talk to someone who has been there! I really appreciate all your info....thanks!!!!