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We leave Oct.11. I am very excited to leave!

I think they do that so the guests will use the spa services...it's so dumb! I was willing to pay the day pass for them to come, but Daniela said no! I am getting married at 2..I am assuming we'll head somewhere at 11 for sure! Are you getting excited

Hey! I just noticed we have the same wedding date....LOL. What time are you getting married

I am also getting married at the Palace...Daniela told me I cannot bring any outside vendors onto the Riu property unless they book a room. (SOOO stupid, know) I am also getting my hair done by SUzanne and this is what I was told when I asked if I could bring someone to my room. Suzanne's salon is supposedly a 5-10 min. taxi ride away or she will send a van to come get you.

Try this website: Wedding Favors - Bridal Shower Favors - Personalized Wedding Party Favors They have super cute stuff! Also, Michaels would have colored sand... You have lots of time to order still...not to worry!

Wow, your dress is beautiful! I think that a flower in your hair would be really pretty! A veil might be too formal, as the dress has a lot of detailing on the top.

Quote: Originally Posted by melinda234 I am new too! I have stayed at the RIU palace! We loved the food! We love the resort and everything about it! So, we are going to return to get married there! From what I saw, get married on the beach and have the reception in the Mexican Terrance! How is the communicating going? I am kinda having a rough time with that! What email do you use? Hey! We're having a semi-private reception at the steakhouse...how was this setting from what you saw?? I have never been to this resort before (or Cabo for that matter!) so any input would be appreciated! Daniela sent me a picture of the steakhouse, but it's hard to tell from a picture... The email I have been using to communicate with her is: [email protected] I am super excited...but also very nervous as I am going to this place not knowing what to expect!!!!

They both look beautiful on you, but I like the Pronovias the best! Good Luck!

I like the second one also! THe color is not too bright at all...it's very beachy! The first dress seems too formal...

This seems a little bizarre to me. I have to agree with Tammy & Floreria Rayen on this! You're not in your own country..don't drink until you blackout and don't go looking for trouble! I have been to Mexico for many, many years...stories like this will not deter me from going. Trouble happens ANYWHERE.

Just an idea-but what if it said ..."here is a gift to get pampered FROM the bride"... Hmmmm...

Hi Meredith! Welcome to the forum! This site is amazing~it has been so helpful for me! With regards to Daniela, (I'm getting married there on Oct.16/0 I have not had any problems communicating with her. She has responded to my emails fast-excpet for one time, but when I called the resort they said she was on vacation. (I guess WC are allowed to take vacations too! ) I haven't met her in person yet-but thus far, she has impressed me. Sometimes the language barrier gets in the way so I just try not to use slang when I email her. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to help!!

Hey girl! You're definitely not alone!! My situation is reversed...my FI's parents will not be there....his father told us at Christmas that him and his wife won't be coming to the wedding because they already spent their $$ on a trip to Europe. (WHATEVER) and now his mom isn't coming. It's less than 2 months away and she hasn't booked yet (even though when we first told her our wedding plans, she PROMISED she would be there no matter what!) and has been dropping hints about not being there. My father passed away 7 years ago as well...I feel your pain about having no one to walk you down the isle...it'll be a sad day for me! About your comment when you said your bother mentioned you were being selfish-you are definitely NOT being selfish! This is YOUR and your FI's day, not your family's. No matter where you have your wedding, or what day, or what time of year-someone will always find a reason to complain or voice an opinion. As hard as it can be sometimes, just remember you're doing this to make you and your FI happy, not everyone else!! Hang in there!!!

Has anyone had the semi-private reception at the Steakhouse?? What is this like? After reading these posts, I realize I was under the wrong impression for private dinners....I'm booked for a semi-provate reception, and I just want to know how it is...

Hey! I am also a Riu Palace Cabo bride! ....I can only answer some of your questions, as I have not gotten married there yet! I would recommend having your guests book through a travel agent..that way your travel agent is at your desposal for any questions you have and it's easy to keep track of who's booked. I have heard the DJ isn't the greatest and bringing your Ipod with your own songs is the way to go! (this is what we're doing.) As for the day of the week to get married, I don't think one day is better than another...I just want a day with lots of SUN! Do you know what kind of ceremony you are going to have?? I really recommend marrying legally at home before you go, and having a symbolic ceremony in MX...this saves soooo much time, paperwork and running around! Hope some of these ideas helped!

I also feel your pain! Our guests swore up, down and sideways to myself and my FI they would come to our wedding-now with less than 2 months away, they're dropping off. I feel slightly hurt, but I have to remember it's about him and I...not who is or isn't there. We're am still going to have a BLAST...regardless!

Crap!...well thank you for telling me Kelly!! I had no idea they didn't have anything for us...thank god for this website!

Yeah....what the heck is a "kit?" A sand ceremony kit? Does the resort not provide this for you??

Quote: Originally Posted by Kelly C Kaylee-are you doing a sand ceremony? Yes we are. What are you doing?

This is great! Thank you!

This is the onky thing I'm old fashioned about-I want like to spend the night apart and hang out with my mom, and BM's! Ideally, I'd like to not see him until i walk down the isle! I haven't told him this yet....

He propsed after dating for 8 months....when we get married, we'll have been together for 2 1/2 years!

Welcome to the forum!

The resort does not need to know when you plan to legally marry your FI. We are doing the legal part @ home and having a symbolic ceremony in Mexico...my WC has not asked when our 'legal' day is...to be honest, don't think it's any of their business!

Kelly, I am using the same for my centerpieces...except I'm doing black river rock in the bottom of the vases.