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Quote: Originally Posted by istephiez Last time I exchanged e-mails with Zulma she said that I wouldn't pay anything until our meeting when we arrive at the hotel. I haven't paid anything either..... The document I received from Micaela back in September or whatever, said, regardless of when your wedding was booked, their new policy was that ALL future brides from that moment on, were OBLIGATED to pay a $300USD deposit before December 31, 2008 in order to hold their wedding date, and continue communication with their coordinators. I went to the bank right away, and did the wire transfer, which cost me $30 additional bucks, plus the exchange rate then was even worse, so the $300USD turned into $419 Canadian. It would be a little frustrating if I could have saved my self some money by paying for everything when I get to the hotel...but at this point, I'm not going to dwell on it. At least I know they have my money and are definitely holding the date...it just would be nice if their correspondence to everyone was at least...similar! Anyways...my .02!

Quote: Originally Posted by EmenGeeRoxx I tried to wire money today but was having problems at the bank because they wanted the Bank's address. Does anyone know the bank's EXACT address? This is all I got from Zulma. PAYMENTS BY WIRE TRANSFER FROM USA, CANADA and MEXICO: Beneficiary’s Bank: Inter National Bank ABA / Bank routing: 114 915 272 Location: McAllen, Texas, USA Beneficiary’s full name: BD Real Hoteles, S.A. de C.V. Beneficiary’s account number:0649333 PAYMENTS BY CHECK, TO BE MAILED TO: Please make check payable to BD Real Hoteles, S.A. de C.V. Please send it to: Real Resorts. P.O. Box 1719 McAllen, Texas, USA 78505-1719. You have the other information down! This is what I provided my bank for the transfer (I was also charged a service fee from the bank FYI)... Hope this helps...

Quote: Originally Posted by VeronicaLane Hi Everyone, It's been a while since I posted. Shay, you are SO together! It makes me realize how much more I need to do. Did you decide on the cake, ceremony location, etc? I think I have a few more details to go. Veronica I have ... I've decided on all of those things...I've submitted my requests to Micaela, but have not heard anything from her since before Christmas when she received my $300US deposit and receipt...so...I guess I don't know for sure I have what I've asked for. Cake: Keeping standard cake look, selected Tres Leches for the cake itself Ceremony: We're having a symbolic ceremony, and Ken, my FI, has written a beautiful ceremony script including something for the sand ceremony. We are each writing our own vows to be read after the minister has us say his, and we've both starting working on those, but are not done yet. Location: Ceremony - Gazebo; Cocktails/Photos - Garden; Reception/Dance - Beach. If I can help with anything...let me know!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by tchuchuca Shay- how about the newly overplayed Jason Mraz "I'm Yours?" very beachy! Or what about Jack Johnson "Better Together"? Love that one too! Yah...both songs...really overplayed. I mean, they're good...but neither one is really...us! But, thank you...truly. Any help I can get is good! Right now, "This is the first day of my life" by Brighteyes is likely going to be our first dance song at the AHR. We both love it. We might go with "Is this Love" by Bob Marley in Mexico...we're a little on the fence about it! For our slide show...I'm thinking "In my Life" by the Beatles for my portion; Ken is thinking "Old Man" by Neil Young and then for the montage (I just love that word) of the two of us together, we're thinking "Gang of Losers" by the Dears! My dad picked out "Daddy's Angel" by T. Carter for our dance together, and I'm going to have "All the Single Ladies" play by Beyonce for the bouquet toss (I'm going to have all the ladies dance with me first and then do the toss!) It's coming together...I have my starfish now, my sand ceremony set, my Bride Baseball hat! My OOT bags are almost complete...I'm having Kiehls gift bags done up in addition to the first aid/pashmina/corkscrew/knick knacks I'm already including, for each guest...so those will come in April (I've got some great friends in high places)! My dress should be in within the next two or three weeks. FI needs to get his suit tailored a bit, but all the GM have their suits fitted already. MOH dress should be here early February. Invitations for AHR go out on Monday. My Pre-Mexico letter for those guests, and CD with kick ass music, is prepared, just need to print and burn (to send out in March)... What else...now i'm just rambling off my list for my own peace of mind, but...it sure is nice to remember all that I have done so far!!! Ahh...what have you "four months or less" girls got left to do?

Quote: Originally Posted by Kriswim Hey Shay - since I am going down before you, i will let you know where I find the Maracas!! I would like to get them personalized - we'll see if i find someone to do it. When are you arriving again? I am leaving the 6th. Hey darlin...we arrive the day of your wedding...what time is your ceremony? We depart on the 10th...so...drinks...somewhere...sometime...let's make it happen. I think I had my first wedding related...meltdown...today! Over something sooooo small too. We have to pick songs for our slideshow for the AHR, as my cousin is putting it all together for us, and she wants to get started right away. I CANNOT find a song that really is..me. FI wants to have "Nature Boy" by Nat King Cole...a sllloooowwww song. I want mine to be more...upbeat. It doesn't even have to be especially happy since I was especially angsty in my teens LOL..I just...can't. I think we're gonna have "Steady as We Go" by Dave Matthews as the third and final song of the slideshow...I Love the Dave. Any suggestions...I melted down YouTubing songs earlier! Gah. Anyways...Can't wait to see you Shannon...

Hey chicky! I know...I'm only like 20 days behind you...I can't believe how quickly the last few months have gone by!!!! I agree...and hope that Micaela will have some form of organized offerings, with their costs, so that we are able to visualize everything before making our FINAL decisions...but I think I'm happy with my choices thus far. I just finished my invitations for our AHR tonight...they are going out next weekend! OMG...I can't believe it...I guess I should start organizing stuff for my planning thread!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by dcheung1111 Shay - your wedding plans sound great! I'm sure everything will be wonderful. I was also thinking of purchasing maraccas as favors for the reception tables. Are you waiting to purchase them in Mexico or bringing them down with you? I think it's such a cool idea to add touches of the Mexican culture to the wedding. I talked to Micaela about it, and she figures that Maraccas on 5th can be purchased for about $5 a piece. I spoke with a colleague who was there in March of last year, and they bought 10 for $20...so...I think we're going to hope that we get a good deal, but budget for the $5/ea. I have seen someone on the forum, not for the Royal - somewhere else, where they had "Mischka Designs" design maraccas for them, and they were soooo nice, but I can't find anything on the designer... I like the idea of implementing a few Mexican things into the day also...we're going with a Tres Leches wedding cake for this reason, as it is a traditional dish...having mariachi precede us down the aisle - instead of CD music or something...I'm not well versed in Mexican culture by any means...but...a few little touches will be nice.

HI girls...its been a while since I posted...but you have never been far from my thoughts... I was just wondering, as I sit here frustrated with my partying neighbours, is there any restrictions on bringing Starfish (for table decorations) to Mexico? I'm sure that Heidi brought some with her to affix to the bows on the chairs...and I'm getting some, so is there a special way I should pack them or any special declarations I need to do? Only 3.5 months to go...and I can't wait. For our setup, we're using whatever the hotel supplies for the reception and ceremony, plus I am bringing a few little extra things to...add personality: Ceremony: Small Organza bags for petals (petal toss) (attached to chairs) Sand Ceremony Fans to be placed on chairs Petals for the aisle and "signing" table Gazebo: Since we've settled on using the gazebo, rather than having the tulle wrapped around the pillars, as I have seen before, we have asked to have every second "window"have a fabric "curtain" hung...I'm hoping it will create a romantic, flowy effect... From the roof, we are going to have something as well...but...we'll decide once we're there...we're either having those icicle mini lights coming down, or lanterns. Our ceremony is at 5PM, and although the sun won't set until closer to 7ish...it might not be full sun...if this is the case (as we'll learn over the four days before our ceremony)...we'll go with the raining lights. For the reception (on the beach), I'm adding favors (including maraccas) and starfish to the tables. I have made name tags that will be affixed to the starfish as "table seating". We're a small enough group...I thought it would look nice. We'll have the basic hurricane candles in the center of our tables, under linen lighting, tiki torches...the standard. It sounds so beautiful, we're not adding much. Just a few of our plans!! Anyway ladies...I'm not sure what's "normal"...but my countdown has officially begun...and my dress hasn't even arrived yet!!!! xoxo

Sent you a PM!! Hope to hear from you.

Just sent you a PM regarding everything BUT the parasols (I think)! Hope to hear from you!

Thank you so much Athena! Your review was excellent and gave some really important detail advice! I cannot wait for your pictures! Have a wonderful holiday with your new hubby! xo

Quote: Originally Posted by Jacilynda Has anyone heard from her? I asked for the punch and books right off the bat and pm'd her. She replied saying she'd calculate shipping and let me know to how much the total would be, but I never heard back. I pm'd her again the other day, but still haven't heard anything. It's been a couple weeks. Nope, me too. I PM'd and PM'd a second time, but never heard back...I keep checking to see if there's been an update, but...nothing! Oh well I guess...I knew it was too good to be true!! I've been looking for those starfish EVERYWHERE...my search continues!

Quote: Originally Posted by VeronicaLane Shay, did you get my email? I sent it from my Gmail account. I did!! I'm swamped right now...we're getting ready to fly to Alberta for the Holidays...but once I've arrived, I have a few more things to send you! Mostly just "inspiration" pics...but, its always fun to hear feedback! I paid my deposit recently to the Royal...good grief! With the Canadian Dollar bottoming out...my 300USD deposit, cost me $412.50CDN! Ouch...I am really hoping our dollar goes up a bit (I'll settle for .80 on the US dollar) before the Spring, when ALL of our wedding stuff will need to be paid for! :S

HOORAY!!! Congrats Athena! I cannot wait to hear all about your experience...and...pictures!!! Always worth waiting for!

I'm just wondering if the items are still for sale or not? I had PM'd about the Starfish, but haven't heard anything back! If they aren't, I'll just look elsewhere! Thanks!

Looking forward to hearing all about your experience! I'm a Royal Bride (May 2009) and am always eager to hear about the properties successes...and failures (in any of course!) Congratulations on your wedding!

I think as long as you get your paperwork (if necessary - translations, etc) started now...you can EASILY plan a simple affair very quickly. Just look for an all inclusive that offers free weddings with some nice extras...and you're good to go. Congratulations on re-considering your DW. Follow your heart... Good luck!!!

Sweet...thanks ladies. I'm going to check out Canadian Tire (didn't even think of them) and Walmart. I don't need many...only 12 pairs...so if I can find the cheaper ones, just for wading in the water or whatever...that would be excellent!

Quote: Originally Posted by VeronicaLane Hi Istepiez, The Hors d'oeuvres and Cocktails are $30 per person. I am reallly torn on if this is worth it or not. Shay- are you doing this? We are absolutely doing the reception, which is $50 per person. Hey Veronica! Yes, we are doing a cocktail hour (and a half) immediately following the ceremony (cold hors d'oeuvres and champagne covered in our package), so we are not paying "extra" per se, but...we are paying the extra for the Luxury Package...so I guess it balances out. We are doing the $50 reception, plated dinner on the beach as well.

Happy Birthday darlin! I hope you have a WONDERFUL day!!! xoxo

Quote: Originally Posted by SoontobeMrsE Have you tried Rub-ons? That's what we used for our cups. ALSO - for my cup, I used rhinestone stickers that said Bride and Mrs. E. They stood on pretty well. What about paint pens? I think you're a genius! All of you really! Where might I find "Rub-Ons"? The rhinestone idea is fun! I like it...I think I'm going to head to our version of Michaels tonight, and see what my crafty hands can find! Paint Pens too....I might have to experiment! I have lots of extra mugs!!!

Hello there! I am thinking about getting some of those slip on type "aqua shoe" thingies I know I've read about somewhere for our OOT bags. From what I have heard, the beach at our resort (the Royal PDC Mexico), though lovely, is a bit rough in the water. I thought something that our guests would never think to bring themselves, would be a nice OOT addition. Is there a product that pads the tootsies from rocks/shells that can be worn into the water? I'm in Canada, so a vendor that ships here would be ideal! Thanks everyone!

All of the Royal Brides post their details, including planning successes and failures, here: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t17108 We'd love for you to join us there!

Quote: Originally Posted by tchuchuca Shay, I swear, we must've been separated at birth when it comes to this whole wedding planning thing! After you showed me the pic of the chuppa, I've loved it, but I agree- 15 minutes on the beach= $400?!?! It is a little steep... I've got a pretty tight budget OMG Tati, I know what you mean...everytime you post something, I'm always relating to it! I love ya! Haha...AND you get married right before us...I'm SO freakin excited...good god. Thanks again Geminie...I have not looked into the cost of a private beach...I might, but honestly, I can't imagine the cost being better than...free! The gazebo is where I am leaning toward......today...but that Chuppa is beautiful!! We ARE having a symbolic ceremony (married here before we leave)...so its food for thought. I guess now, my only reservation, besides not being on the actual sand (that whole sand beneath my feet thing gets me everytime) is...the gazebo is HUGE! There are only going to 13 of us...and I still want it to feel...Mexican...Intimate...Romantic... Any suggestions on how to do that? I do love the wood of the gazebo, and again, sensibly, for the cost (or there lack of), how could I not investigate that?! I'm sure it can be made into a very romantic setting...I'm thinking of asking about fabric being hung inside...maybe making some hanging flower thingies! I can DIY when I really put my mind to it! ahh...I love this board!

Hey there! I have purchased some really nice, clear mugs for our OOT bags, and was wondering if anyone knew of a product that I could buy to create something like a decal (like when you do a t-shirt transfer...only for plastic mugs!) for the mugs? If not...I guess they'll just have clear mugs which will still work fine, but I would really like to apply something to personalize it! Any suggestions are appreciated! Thanks!