Ginalyn

One of my best friends had her wedding there in Feb 2008. It was beautiful and very intimate. I think there were 30-32 guests there total. We all had to sqeeze into the gazebo because it wasn't very big, but nonetheless we all fit in there. She also was able to have a private cocktail hour and reception off to the side of the gazebo-right there on the beach. They brought in a vendor to put a dance floor right there on the sand! As far as the actual resort itself, I don't really have any compliants. My favorite part of the trip (aside from the wedding) was the trapeze. I was on that thing practically everyday!

What a great review!! How was the WC as far as keeping in line with your planned colors/theme? I know you went through the resort for your flowers (which were very pretty!) but did you end up bringng alot of your own decorations (like for centerpieces and such) or did you go through the resort for those too?

One of my best friends had a destination wedding in Feb 2008 in Runaway Bay, Jamaica. It was awesome and so much fun. Thus, it inspired my FI and I to do a DW as well!

Welcome welcome! And Congrats! My best friend had a destination wedding in Jamaica and it was awesome!!

Congrats and welcome to the forum! Lots of helpful information here

Congratulations and welcome. You will find this forum addicting!

Very cute! A agree a leotard would work with that. Looks like your flowergirl is already knows how to pose for pictures

Very cute, I love the simplicity of it!

2bebridejamaica, it's hard isnt it Cinderella of Boston looks like it has some potentials! I will also try out endless.com and take a look through nodstroms again. Thanks so much!!!

I recently began my hunt for shoes! I'm only 5 feet tall and I'm a size 4 shoe and I always have a hard time finding shoes that I actually like. I usually order off of Nordstrom since they have "extended" sizes but does anyone else know where I can find smaller sized wedding shoes? Thanks so much!

I too like the Mori Lee! I like the 2nd one a little more than the first, but they are both very pretty!

Congrats Mrs. Martin! Absolutely stunning

Lenchika, the dress I have been obsessing about since I tried it on had an empire waist and some beads, but not too much. Just enough to sparkle. I think trying dresses is so much fun. It's like playing dress up for adults. I tried on all different kinds of dresses just to get a feel for what looked good on me and what I liked. So it's not overwhelming. I took my mom and a friend with me. I was thinking about getting mariachi band but now the trio sounds more intriguing. Anyone else planning on using either?

Hello L, Congrats on finding a resort. Infinity pools are definitely good criteria to have My wedding isn't going to be until January 2010 and unfortunately the earliest I will be able to book my wedding will be March 2009 (according to the Riu rep that emailed me back) I am the type of person who wants everything planned asap so I'm just going to have to be patient. I will definitely have lots of ideas though by the time I get to book. I am not sure what the trio has. Maybe 3 guitars, maybe other strings like violin,cello, or something else. I am not sure but if you find out definitely let us know!

KittenHeart I heard the same thing about not being able to officially book a venue until early 2009 I wonder if its because room rates change and are not official until later. I'm so impatient and too excited to get married that I want to get everything done now, haha! But most of the resorts I have looked into seem very prepared and used to doing weddings, so hopefully booking our weddings won't be a problem. Happy planning everyone!

Yeah Arlington isn't bad as far as nightlife goes! We won't be having many kids at our wedding (probably 3 max). I did not know that if you stay at a Riu that you would have access to all the other Riu resorts. That way the adults with kids could take them over to RC if we picked RPLA. Oh decisions decisions! It's funny because my fiance and I were all excited about the RC based on their website. But then I showed him the pictures that were posted by JennyK and he got excited about RPLA over RC. The cocktail hour locations looked awesome. Will you be having a cocktail hour? I wonder if we could turn a cocktail hour into cocktail "hours" and just have heavy hor douvres after the ceremony. My wedding seems so far away but I just got back from my first experience trying on dresses. So fun!!

I'm a January 2010 bride! Like someone else said in this thread, it is never too late to start planning. There are many decisions to be made!

Hi ladies, I am a newbie to this forum and found this thread for Riu brides. First of all, congrats Mrs. Martin! And congrats amdecker for picking a resort. Thanks JennyK for posting pics. I am glad to see that not everyone is getting married at Dreams! I have seriously been looking into the Riu and it seems like a place I would like to get married. I'm looking more into RC over RPLA only because we will probably have some guests that bring their children. Is everyone getting legally married in the U.S. before they head to Mexico? I hear it gets kind of complicated when it comes to Civil Weddings in Mexico. Also, have you had good experiences with the wedding coordinators so far? I plan on getting in touch with the Riu Cancun wedding coordinator within the next few days.

September 2008 Shandra & Paul (meandpaul) - Beaches Boscobel, OR, Jamaica Sept 1, 2008 Rachel & Thomas - September 6th, 2008- Dreams Tulum Kathi & Ryan- September 7th, 2008 - Dreams Resort, Cancun Candice & Tommy- September 12, 2008- Waialae Beach Oahu, Hawaii Tara and Dan- September 13,2008- Beaches, Negril Tracy &Tom- Sept 15 Aruba Gina & Cory - September 19, 2008 - Positano, Italy Sylvia & Robert - September 19, 2008 - Pompano Beach, Florida Risha & Morice - September 20, 2008 - Sandals, Negril Jeannette & Chris - September 27, 2008 - Cancun, Mexico Jamie & Steve (~Jamie~) September 27th 2008- Vero Beach, FL October 2008 Sherry & Patrick - October 4, 2008 - The Seawatch, Wailea, Maui Yari & Brian- October 10, 2008 Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta Melissa & Chris - October 11, 2008 El Dorado Royale, Riviera Maya, Mexico Stacey & Ely October 14th, 2008 Dreams Resort, Cancun Mexcio Kelly & Paul - October 17, 2008 Rui Santa Fe, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Catherine (LadyP) & Lawrence October 18, 2008 St. Thomas, USVI Andy & Monroe-October 18, 2008, Paradisius Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Yvette & Alberto - October 20, 2008 St. John, USVI Molly & John (MEE) - October 24, 2008 Kenya & James October 25, 2008- The Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica Leia & John - October 25, 2008 - Dreams Los Cabos Danielle & Tim October 31, 2008- The Wickliffe House, Charleston South Carolina November 2008 Tara & Joe (tvt) - November 2nd, 2008 - Las Caletas, PV Lisa & Jayson - November 5th, 2008 - Wailea, Maui Danielle & Derek - November 6th, 2008 - Paradisus Palma Real Punta Cana DR Terri & Scott - November 6th, 2008 - Couples Negril, Jamaica Mike & Michelle - November 7, 2008 - Iberostar Lindo/Maya Micki & Carlos - November 7, 2008 - Curacao, Netherlands Antilles RJ and Stephanie-November 8, 2008-Dreams Cancun Erin and Cameron-November 8, 2008-Sunset Da Mona Lisa, Los Cabos Raymond & Lily - November 8, 2008 - Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, Los Cabos Amanda(2bebridejamaica)& Jason - November 8, 2008 Beaches Negril Jamaica Tara & Patrick - November 9, 2008 - Dreams Los Cabos Kristi & Neil - November 10, 2008 - Dreams Cancun Heather & James- November 10, 2008 - Dreams Puerto Vallarta Nicole & Tyler - November 12th, 2008 - Dreams Tulum Tanya & Kevin - November 14th, 2008 - Riu Palace Los Cabos Jessica (ladycheese) & Dominique-November 15, 2008-Punta Cana, DR Angie (AwesomeBride) & Keith- November 15, 2008- Couples, Negril Kristin (GeminiLibra) & Ronnie- November 15, 2008 - Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica Samantha (PDXlove) & Damon - November 20, 2008 - Dreams Cancun Christine & DJ - November 21, 2008 - Sunset at the Palms - Negril, Jamaica Eden and Brett (bande200 - November 26th - El Dorado Royale Amy & Greg- November 27th -Valentin Imperial Maya, Mexico Melissa & Ben - November 27th - Paradisus Riviera Maya Melissa & Kendall - November 28th - Dreams Los Cabos Erica & Larry - November 30th - Grand Palladium Palace, Punta Cana, DR December 2008 Susan & Jason - December 5, 2008 - Dreams Los Cabos Amy & Michael - December 5, 2008 - Dreams Tulum Miriam & Herman - December 5, 2008 - Bavaro Princess, Punta Cana, DR Brianna & Danny - December 6, 2008 - Dreams Cancun Athena & Byron - December 6th, 2008 - The Royal in Playa del Carmen Ra'Shunda & Jason - December 6, 2008 - Secrets Capri in Playa del Carmen Laura & Josh - December 7, 2008 - Dreams Tulum Red & Matthew - Hopefully December 8, 2008 - somewhere in Jamaica! Sonia (chonee) & Juan - December 8, 2008 - Barcelo Maya Colonial Resort Anna & Sean - December 8, 2008 - Maui, Hawaii Kirsten & David - December 11, 2008 - El Dorado Royale Dianna & Eric - December 11, 2008 - Riu Ocho Rios Jamaica Andrea & Kevin (Kevsgirl) - December 12, 2008 - Shangri-La Caribe, Playa del Carmen Toni & Mike (Phillygal) - December 13, 2008 - Iberostar Rose Hall, Jamaica Me-Lihn and Matt - December 18, 2008 - El Dorado Royale Jamie & Duke - December 28, 2008 - Las Caletas, PV Terri & John - December 29, 2008 - Holguin, Cuba, Playa Costa Verde January 2009 Sara & Ron - January 3rd, 2009 - Riu Bachata P.P Becky & Sean - January 5th, 2009 - Riu Ocho Rios Andrea and Bo(Davematthews16)-January 7, 2009-Barcelo Maya Palace Kelly & Ron (KLC77)- January 10, 2009- Paradisus Riviera Cancun Erica & Chris - January 10, 2009 - Barcelo Maya Beach Jodi and Hal- January 11, 2009- Beaches Boscobel- Ocho Rios, Jamaica Erin & Martin - January 13, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena - Dominican Republic Kristy and Mike- January 16, 2009- Dreams Cancun Michelle and Steve - Janauary 18, 2009 - Dreams Cancun Julia & John - January 20, 2009 - Las Caletas, PV Kate & Bill (soontobeamrs) - January 23, 2009 - Playa Fiesta, Puerto Vallarta Amy & Chad - January 28, 2009 - Barcelo Marina Palace, Varadero Cuba Amy & Brian - January 28, 2009 - Jamaica Lindsay & Jamie - January 28, 2009 - Grande Palladium Bavaro, Punta Cana Chantal and Sheldon -January 20, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana February 2009 Andrea (Pug3636) & Alan - February 4, 2009 - RCCL Western Caribbean Cruise Garrett and Jaime - February 5, 2009 - RIU RM Palace, Playa del Carmen Kate (kleslie5) & Steve - February 6, 2009 - Playa Fiesta, PV, Mexico Nikki & Dean - February 14, 2009 - La Ropa Beach, Zihuatanejo, Mexico Jenny & Greg - February 28, 2009 - Le Méridien Cancun Resort & Spa, Mexico Kris & Joel - February 28, 2009 - Riu Montego Bay, Jamaica March 2009 Angel & Sanford - March 1, 2009 - Dreams Cancun Jess & Greg - March 3, 2009 Georgetown, Cayman Islands Jamilah & Larence - March 21, 2009 - Montego Bay, Jamaica Tara & Hiram - March 23, 2009 - Sandals Grande Ocho Rios, Jamaica Lynn & Gareth - March 25 2009 - Sunset Jamaica Grande April 2009 Ana&Michael - April 1, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos Mamie & Joshua - April 2,2009 - Bavaro Princess Kim & Chris - April 4, 2009 - location unknown at this time! Kerry & Graham - April 4, 2009 - Capella, Cabo San Lucas Whitney & Erik - April 4, 2009 - El Encanto Inn, San Jose Del Cabo Manney & Jamie- April 22, 2009 - Riu Santa Fe, Cabo San Lucas Selina& Artie-April 23, 2009- Occidental grand xcaret Nancy & Kenny - April 23, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Andi (CODestBride2009) & Reggie – April 24, 2009 – Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta Leslie & James - April 24,2009 - Occidental Grand Xcaret, Riviera Maya, Mexico Michelle & Jeff - April 24,2009 - Meliá Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana, DR Diana & Anthony- April 25, 2009- Dreams Cancun, Mexico Savannah & Billy- April 25, 2009 Maya Tankah/Tulum, Mexico Jenny & Brad - April 25, 2009 Azul Sensatori May 2009 Shannon & Chris - May 2, 2009 - Gran Porto Real Resort, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Beth & Jay - May 2 2009 -Dreams Tulum, Mexico Jaymie & Ales - May 4, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico Wendy & Ivan - May 9, 2009 - Azul Sensatori, Mexico Kelly & Chris - May 9, 2009 - Unknown, Riviera Maya, Mexico Shannon & Kenny (Shay2679) - May 07, 2009 - the Royal PDC, Mexico Kelly & Joe- May, 13, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico Nyssa & Joel - May 13, 2009 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, Mexico Miranda & Colin - May 14, 2009, Melia Cayo Guillermo, Cuba Marie & Scott - May 15, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexco Meagan & Jeff - May 15, 2009 Dreams Punta Cana, DR Maggie & Tim (IslamoradaBride) - May 16, 2009 Islamorada, Fla. K & R - May 22, 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Bianca & Chris - May 23, 2009 - Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Mexico Kristy & Chris (froggie1013) - May 23, 2009 - Villa Capri, St Lucia Terry & Yamille - May 23, 2009 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun Jaime & Martin - May 24, 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Tina & Nathan- May 24, 2009- Negril, Jamaica Carla & Mark - May 27, 2009 - Gran Caribe Real, Cancun, Mexico Lisa & Tom (mummergirl) - May 28, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico Jenny & Bryan (SoontobeMsKniss) - May 29, 2009 - Key West, Florida Erica & Brandon - May 30, 2009 June 2009 April & Michael - June 1, 2009 - Wailea, Maui, HI Monique and Derrick - June 5th 2009 - Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica Hanna & Josh - June 5, 2009 - Grand Palladium Colonial Mayan Riviera, MX Pauline & Roger - June 6, 2009 - Grenadian by Rex Resorts, Grenada Amanda & Thomas - June 6, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX Carolyn & Michael- June 6, 2009- Gran Caribe Real Cancun, MX Crystal & Branko ~ June 10, 2009 ~ Grand Palladium, Riviera Maya, Mexico Ashley & Dave - June 11, 2009 - Valentin Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico Sorcha & Shannon - June 12, 2009 - St. John's, NF, Canada Jen & Brian - June 12, 2009 - Azul Sensatori, Riviera Maya, Mexico Roe & Seamus - June 22, 2009 - Bermuda MarieSam & Tommy (msam007562) -June 26, 2009- Las Casitas Beach & CEA Center, Akumal, MX July 2009 Kim & Eddy - July 3, 2009 _ Iberostar Del Mar Stephanie & Robert - July 10, 2009 - Honolulu, HI Rosemary & Miguel - July 11, 2009 - Dreams Cabo San Lucas, MX August 2009 Jacilyn & Joe (Jacilynda) - August 8, 2009 - Hotel Akumal Caribe, MX Monique & Eric - August 15, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX Karen & Dan - August 15, 2009 Michelle & Brent - August 19, 2008 - Wynn Las Vegas, NV Tiffany & George - August 22, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX September 2009 Marijke & Rob - September 1 or 2, 2009 - Parga, Greece Amy & Clint - September 11, 2009 - Cancun, MX Lisa & Gary - September 17, 2009 - Maui, HI October 2009 Natasha & James - October 7,2009 --RIU Palace, Cabo San Lucas Heather & Matie - October 22, 2009 -- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Ashley & Dustin - October 17, 2009 -- Dreams resort and spa cancun November 2009 Jodey & Simon - November 12th 2009 - Dreams resort and spa Cancun Alicia & Rob - November 14, 2009 - Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Joanne & Mark - November 14, 2009 - Iberostar Grand, Mexico Mirna & Louis-November 15th 2008-Dreams Cancun Leslie & Gerry - November 16th, 2009- Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana Mary & Paul - November 28th 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico I am adding Dustin and Ashley October 17, 2009 At Dreams Cancun December 2009 Jen & Kenny - December 12, 2009 - Excellence Playa Mujeres Nadine & Jesse -December 30, 2009 - Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa January 2010 Ginalyn & Jeff- January 2, 2010 - Cancun, Mexico Aimee & Theodore- January, 8, 2010 - Iberostar Tucan, Mexico Shannon & Lauchlan- January 27th, 2010- Puerto Vallarta Mexico February 2010 Melissa & Sean- February 10, 2010- St. Thomas USVI Linda & Ton- February 22, 2010- Costa Rica May 2010 Victoria & Eric- May 11, 2010- Excellence Riviera Cancun Resort Belle & Jean-Claude - May 27,2010- St. Kitts, B.W.I. Craig & Fiona - May 28th, 2010 - Moon Palace

Not sure which where in Cancun I will be getting married. I will be looking to this forum for advice! Right now I'm looking into the Riu resorts, but other suggestions are always welcome. Hopefully my fiance and I will be able to make a trip to Cancun to scope out some sites.

Hi everyone! I am quite excited that I too like you all ended up stumbling upon this Forum. I got engaged a couple months ago and have started planning a destination wedding. I will be getting married January 2010 in Cancun. I look forward to the discussions to come!