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Thanks for posting your review. It sounds like it was a completely heavenly day! Now I can't wait to see Elizabeth's pics!!! I'm sure you're not going to be disappointed!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Stephanie~ Steph- So glad to hear from you again. I'm sorry that you continued to be faced with challenges on your day. But its done, over and you are a MRS! Congrats! You pictures are just fantastic! I am so in love with your photographer! Does he do DW's or do you know him personally? Do you have an email address for him? Anyways, the picture with you and the parasol kinda twirling and looking out on the water is insane, so beautiful! And you TTD pics! Your hair is such a gorgeous color! The picture of you and your husband hugging and he looks like he is crying, that was just tearjerking for me, can I ask what was going on, was it just emotions of the day? Ok well I could go on forever, but they are just amazing! If you haven't posted a link to the in the wedding pictures thread you need to so everyone can see how wonderful your photographer is! Good luck with everything, check back with us! Ha, ha! I hadn't read your response yet, but it looks like we had some of the same fav pictures! I'd love to have more info about her photographer, too!

Quote: Originally Posted by istephiez My photographer put a bunch of shots on his blog so I have pasted the link so you can all check it out. When you get to the page scroll through the baby pictures and our photos will be posted. Stephanie and Gabriel's wedding View My Blog Oh, Stephanie! I know your wedding didn't play out as you'd dreamt, BUT, looking at those pictures, I'd never know it!!! You looked absolutely drop-dead gorgeous (oh, WOW, that dress!) and incredibly happy. If pictures were a judge, I'd believe it was absolutely everything you had ever dreamed of. I LOVE that twirling-skirt picture! And your TTD pictures are phenomenal! I'm so glad you were able to make the most of a REALLY situation. I wish you and your new husband the very, very best! Only good luck from here!

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Shay did such an amazing job keeping this list up! I thought I'd do an update because I'm wishing I was on it! It makes me happy to see how many of you have yours coming so soon. Sorry if I missed anyone!!! Houston_Sunflower – June 6, 2009 -->Hope your day was incredible!!! khowell15 - June 20, 2009 violetmal - July 4, 2009 steph - July 8, 2009 daphrenee - October 23, 2009 traceyfranzel - October 24, 2009 dcheung1111 - November 7, 2009 meli122 – November 7, 2009 jaxsebridetobe – December 2, 2009 Allison&kevin – January 8, 2010 EmenGeeRoxx - January 19, 2010 Playa2009 - February 5, 2010 kimmy44 - April 28, 2010 Steph158 - June 11, 2010 Oscar_Ernie – TBD Aerazo (Adriana) - TBD

Oh, girls! Since we won't be setting a date anytime soon, I've tried to stay away from this site because I just get SO excited reading about all your planning and scouring your reviews! But, the itch has hit me hard once again...perhaps since I get a summer vacation (I'm a substitute teacher). I LOVE the new packages the Royal has. They are so much easier to understand instead of the old way they were doing it. Mmm...I can just feel the relaxing luxury right now... Can't wait to hear about all the upcoming summer weddings!!!

I'm so glad your dreams were fulfilled! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lengthy and thorough review! It was very helpful. Congratulations!!!

Shay...I REALLY hope everything turned out as close to perfect as possible, considering the circumstances. I don't get over here often, but when I read about what was happening to you and some of the other gals I began crying for you! I so desperately want to hear it all turned out unforgettably (in the best way possible). Give us an update when you can!!!

Oh, Tati, it's going to be perfect!!! I absolutely LOVE how you had your hair for your legal! And that dress will be perfect too! I'm excited that you decided to upgrade the decorations for the ceremony...can't wait to see how it all turns out!!! Congratulations!

I'm so jealous, too! I'm still holding the ridiculous hope that somehow we could still make it work for this summer. Silly, silly me! I can't WAIT to hear about all the upcoming weddings!!! So many!

I'm so glad to hear that everything went so perfectly. Congratulations!!! Thanks for the review. You look absolutely stunning!!! I can't wait to see The Royal myself in person!

Quote: Originally Posted by VeronicaLane Hey Everyone! We're back! We got back late Tuesday, and I had huge sales presentation on Thurs & Friday. (I'm still exhausted and trying to catch up with work.) So, I haven't had time to post yet. But, let me just say this: THE WEDDING WAS PERFECT. Our week in Playa was the best week of my life. Everything was phenomenal. Our choice to marry in PDC and at the Royal was the best decision. I will get my professional pics this week. But, I'll try to post a full review ASAP. xoxo, Veronica Yay! I'm so glad to hear that everything was as perfect as you'd hoped! I can't wait to hear all the details and of course see the pics!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Shay2679 Just thought I would share! Hope this is okay... SarahandTrevor Elizabeth Medina photographed them...and I saw this on her blog today Elizabeth Medina Photography Blog Archive Playa del Carmen Wedding Photography, Sarah and Trevor at the Royal Oh, THANK YOU, Shay! I've been dying for some new pics of our wedding site. I think that may have satisfied me, for now anyway! LOL *sigh* Another gorgeous wedding!

Quote: Originally Posted by EmenGeeRoxx Best wishes Veronica. I know you guys will have an amazing time!!! I also have some good news. My fiancee and I won a salsa competition this past weekend and we got an all expense paid trip to Cancun or Puerto Vallarta. We are trying to see if we can get it switched to the Royal of course so hopefully it pans out for us Here is a vid in case you are interested Winter Salsa Carnival Finals: March 13, 2009 Wow! You guys looked fantastic! Congratulations and thanks for sharing it with us!!!

Oh! All the excitement around here is making me really wish we were still having our wedding this summer! *sigh* Right now, I'm guessing it'll be more like 2011! *fingers crossed* Well, in the meantime, I really do hope you all will come back and post reviews and pics so I can live vicariously through you! Wasn't there someone who got married in January? I searched for a review but couldn't ever find one. I'm really excited that there seems to be so many more of "us" choosing The Royal because there really aren't many reviews on here that I've been able to find!...ANYTHING to help hold me over! LOL

Shay, you look gorgeous!!! I know I don't post often anymore, but I do check in pretty regularly just to see what's new with you gals...your wedding is going to be here before you know it!!!

Hi gals! Just wanted to pop by to say hi. I know it's been awhile since I've checked in. We've postponed our wedding plans for awhile mainly due to economic reasons. I'm sure many of you can relate! I'd really like to have a full time job and my debt paid off first! There are so many of you pretty much ready to go now! How exciting!!! Oh, and I can't believe Michaela is leaving! Anyone know why? But, it sounds like you'll be in good hands with the new gal. Can't wait to see all the pics of all the upcoming weddings!!! We're still planning on The Royal...it's just a ways off now! LOL Congrats everyone!!!

It's gorgeous!!! I say you should go for it!

Thanks for the detailed review! Can't wait to see pics! AND, SO glad it all was perfect for you and your new husband!!!

Sounds and looks like you had a perfect day! You looked gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing your special day with us!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by bridetobe22 Hi everyone- We are back and all I can say is that it was a fairytale. I just did my wedding review...here is the link. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t33274 Thank you to everyone for your well wished while we were gone. Please PM me if you have any specific questions. I'm sure you've seen our little puppy Bentley, in my picture...well he died suddently this week and I can't tell you the overwhelming grief we are feeling. Writing this review is the first productive thing I've done in two days. I may be a little slow getting back to you for a few days and I probably won't be checking this site too often, but I will get back to it eventually. They say time heals, but we feel like we lost our child. I am so thankful Steve and I have each other. In the end, after all the wedding festivities, it is the marriage that is the most important part! All the best, Katy Katy- I'm so sorry about your puppy! I can't imagine your grief right now. But thank you so much for taking the time to write your review! I know everything must feel very difficult right now. I, along with the other gals I'm sure, really appreciate you doing it, especially right now. Thank you so much! I'm really glad you guys have each other right now too!

Sorry, but as far as I know there isn't. I know it's not quite the same as connecting with others who will be at your exact resort location, but you're ALWAYS welcome to come share with us on the Playa del Carmen thread instead. =) The info should be about the same and we'd love to talk with you!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by VeronicaLane Hi Everyone! I am new to BDW. We have booked our wedding at RPDC, paid our deposit, and sent STDs. I spent all day yesterday reading this post from page 1. It has been so helpful. I have made major decisions based on the insight of other Royal Brides! I am very interested in hearing suggestions on reception menus, OOT bags, and cakes. I have never been Type A, until I started planning a wedding! And, now I feel a little stressed that I haven't contacted Zulma or any other Royal coordinators. Does anyone suggest a go-to person at the Royal? Thanks so much! Welcome!!! How did you book your wedding if not through a WC? I think from what I've learned about them, they're all way over-worked and I'm not sure that one is necessarily a better choice than another. IMHO. I suggest you type in OOT bags into the search function. I've been gathering a list of ideas, but there are lots of threads on the topic. Also, check out the planning threads, most of the time brides have shown pictures of what they included. Oh, and there's a whole thread on cakes, too. Show me the cake is what it's called, I think. Congratulations and welcome! And I'm so glad you've found this thread as helpful as I have! (It takes a lot of patience to get to here from page 1!!!) Good luck with all your planning!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Geminie hey guys, ok so we're back... after 2 incredible weeks... i have to do a full review.. lol.. you'll see why I'm laughing once it's done.. ok sooo here's a little teaser video that my videographer did on the plane ride back to Toronto.. if you like it please leave a comment on his blog! thank you ButterflySquad.com Blog Blog Archive Cristina & Laszlo :: Destination Wedding Teaser - Mexico This teaser completely did its job. I CAN'T WAIT to see more!!! You looked absolutely amazing!!! I'm very excited to hear all about it!

Shay-I just read your post about your AHR. That sounds like SO much fun! I know you pretty much have it all planned now, but, man, that must have been MUCH more work than planning the wedding!!! It'll be worth it, I'm sure! We're thinking of doing something really low-key for our AHR. Maybe as simple as an elaborate BBQ in our backyard (but I don't care, I'm definitely going to use it as an excuse to wear my dress again!)...As much as I'd LOVE to do the full-fledged reception deal, I think our limited budget will constrain us to the simple wedding and simple AHR. Although now that we're NOT doing it next summer, we may have a little more money to work with...only time will tell...finances are such a pain in the butt! I'm so jealous of all of you who have your weddings coming up so soon!!!