Lady_Di

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Stephanie~ Lady Di- Last I heard and was told is that there are no changing/opting out/refunds for any of the packages. So if you don't use something then thats up to you but you can't get any money back or anything. Which sucks I know! Well, that definitely sucks! I hope they are good with makeup or I'll re-do it myself!

Quote: Originally Posted by olsontco Jes... I think there is a MAC store right down the street from The Royal. I think I am planning to set an appointment with them on my wedding day instead of using the Resort. Just a thought. I think I am going to go to the MAC store here in Houston for a trial and then set up an appointment through them with the store in Playa. Oh that would be great! I was kinda freaking out how much I would spend on my bridesmaid' makeup. If there is a MAC down the street, then I am going to see if they can get their makeup there! I want to get my makeup done by them as well but I have a luxury package so makeup is included. I'm wondering if I can opt out that or get a refund for it? Does anyone know?

I want to have 2 MOHs and 5 Bridesmaids. I was going to pay for their dresses, make up and hair. It came to a staggering almost 2k after some calculations. I do not know how I am going to choose from 5 bridesmaids! If you guys find any cheap but cute dresses, please let me know! Paying $100 per dress is not an option anymore. My mom will pay for my sister and I don't feel comfortable asking her to pay one more dress. Ahhh!

I am thinking about using Funever for our photos but not sure if they will deliver on the quality. Is it a one man company? From what the lady told me, there are 4 weddings on the same day and she said that someone booked a 6pm wedding on the same day as mine. My wedding is at 4pm. I'm wondering if Funever has a bunch of photographers. I am going with Claudia Rodriguez but I saw pictures on Funever's website and they seem nice. I am just trying to decide if I should save money and go with Funever since I won't have to pay $200 in vendor fees and have Claudia and her team as guests for reception and go with Claudia for my TTD.

Quote: Originally Posted by jesmcan Hi I did get it thanks lol now I know what PM is did you get my response No, I didn't.

Quote: Originally Posted by slapsappyhappy I am so nervous too... I just got off the phone with the travel agent and she said it would be around $1000 for 3 nights with airfare at my AI. I know my FI's family can afford that but my large extended family is going to have a problem... :-p I was contemplating paying for guest passes for the people I REALLY want to come but cannot afford to pay for my resort, or getting a condo for people who cannot afford to stay in the resort and then having them pay the guest pass. I don't know!!! aghh!!!! Are you really not paying for the guest passes? I've accepted that most of my relatives won't be able to come. I am okay with it. We will host a viewing party at our house (video and photos of the wedding) a month later for all of our relatives/friends who can't make it to the wedding. I am not doing a AHR because it defeats the purpose of having a destination wedding. I guess you can take in comfort that whoever goes must really love you guys!

Quote: Originally Posted by jesmcan hey Lady Di - no I did not I think- ahaha I am so sorry but what is a PM? ( P? message) It's a private message. It is on your top where it says, Welcome jesmcan. Click on Private Messages. I don't want to put my email out there due to spammers if there are any.

Quote: Originally Posted by SSNM Is it wise to not say anything about the resort day pass and risk a guest booking somewhere else and then being surprised at the resort on the day of your wedding? I know some of my potential guests will be looking for the cheapest option possible which may not necessarily be my resort. I could just not mention other options, but then I feel I would run the risk of a guest being put out $100+ by not giving them full information. It is not in my budget to cover these day passes and I don't think it is right, considering I would not have put money towards anyone's cost to stay at the resort where the wedding is hosted. That is the same thing I am thinking! In my travel information brochure, I put information about the resort. I also put this, "Of course, you can stay at another resort or a hotel but will need to purchase a day pass to access the resort for the wedding celebrations. More info to come. " Is that a good idea? I have not sent them off yet. I want them to stay at the resort and I'm feeling guilty for wanting them to stay at The Royal/Gran. That is why I picked The Royal/Gran because Gran is cheaper and they can come to my wedding at The Royal. I am not paying for any day passes, that's for sure.

May 29, 2010 bride here!! I haven't sent out my STDs yet but I made them already. I also made an travel information on the resort and Playa Del Carmen. I just need to print them and buy stamps. I don't have a TA just yet but would want to know how many people will be going. How do I get them to give me a response if I don't have a TA yet? Could I just put RSVP or something like that?

I officially booked with the Royal for May 29, 2010! Expect me to be hanging around in this thread!! Quote: Originally Posted by jesmcan Any time love to help. Looovveee your damask ticker Jesmcan, did you get my PM? I sent you one...

I made my own save the date image but still need to print them. I need to go to my parents and print them! I bought magnetic sheets from Hobby Lobby. I HOPE they will come out good! If not, i would have to go to vistaprint for my magnets. Here is my image.

i plan to but it is hard to find a decent but cheap dress! I looked at GoJane website and their dresses looked really cheap. I also found a dress that is on sale right now at JC Crew but still need to look around first. I want to pay for their dresses but they take care of their shoes and jewelry. i'm still undecided if i want to pay for their hair/makeup.

We are not planning to put a gift registry on our invitations since we live together. We don't need any gifts or money. Our guests' presence will be enough. If they still insist, then we will say to give us money towards our honeymoon.

Quote: Originally Posted by Denisema00 I am also gettng married there May 29th, 2010! what time

Quote: Originally Posted by NaM first off good luck, this was honestly the most stressful part of the planning process!! I'm obviously partial to my resort so I'll tell you a bit about it because it sounds like it may work for you.... It's the Averntua Spa Palace in Riviera Maya Mexico (Same chain as sweetiekris mentioned but this one is in Riviera Maya not Cancun and is smaller than the moon palace). I picked this one because it is half adults and half family so everyone could get a bit of what they wanted. It's all inclusive which was a must for me. Free airport/hotel transfers. They threw in lots of perks...we got a free cocktail hour for booking 10 rooms and will get our whole reception free if we get 20 rooms book. Prices are around $160 a night per person/per person so it seems to be within your budget. There are 2 gazebo's to pick from...one more gardenish and the other looking over the ocean. They have a free wedding package as well as several upgraded ones. I'm bringing in an outside photographer, we just have to get them a day pass so they are counted as a guest not a vendor but I didn't have to pay any other fees outside of that. There is a disco and bars and swim up bars. Anyway, if you like what you hear send me a PM and I can get you more info but for now here is the link to the resort Palace Resorts - Welcome to the Official Site - Aventura Spa Palace adults only resort offers relaxing spa vacations! I thought that was an all adult resort? did you mean family as "families with kids?" we decided on the Royal because its sister resort, Gran is cheaper so any guests of ours can go stay there if they want to. I think it is the cheapest resort i've saw out all of resorts that allow kids and outside vendors.

Quote: Originally Posted by Maybride2009 Hey Stephanie-Yes I did fly them down. I was very lucky and knew them before hand and even if I hadn't they were my #1 choice as I LOVE their style. Incredible people to work with. I would recommend them to anyone! The TTD was SO MUCH FUN...you would never be able to tell it was a $40 dress! wow where did you find the dress?? the pics are pretty!!

Quote: Originally Posted by soon2bePowers Here are some of my over 300 photos! We went with the 3 hour package and felt a bit rushed but at the same time I think that 5 hours would have been too much. More to come.... Pretty pictures!! How did you get over 300 photos? I thought it said 150 images for 3 hours in her package?

Looks great! Thanks for sharing.

That's cute! I am going to make/decorate bookmarks to ask my friends to be my BMs. I figure they can use the bookmark for reading! :)They better not throw them away!

he is a total hottie but that doesn't make things right. at first, the wife was saying that leann was a stalker. i found it odd because leann doesn't strike me as a stalker type.

I love her videos! I am currently doing her 30 day shred and boost your metabolism videos. They kick my butt EVERY TIME. I notice that my core is more stronger and my tummy is a little bit flatter. She always include core exercises which is a MUST. Love her!

Aw this list is great! I am this close booking with Claudia R and her team. The photos are so beautiful and the prices are reasonable. I wish I could go with del Sol but their prices are outrageous. Claudia R and her team take some beautiful and almost same quality pictures so I am going with her. She has been fast with replying and she seems really nice!

TightyWhitey, thanks for the photos! I notice that your wedding date was May 29, 2009. I reserved my date for May 29, 2010. Could you let me know how weather is like? I am worried that it will be too hot for my wedding/reception since it will be outdoor! Plus, I don't want any mosquitoes to be celebrating with us either! Lol

Quote: Originally Posted by loanmao Lady Di....mosquitoes at the Playa are HORRIBLE!!! They don't just come out at dusk...they're flying around all day long! I just got back from a site visit...we were there for 2 nights and I got 13 bites!!! Granted...I am the person who always gets bit in a crowd of people, but I was ready to leave just because of the mosquitoes! The one I got in between the eyes was the last straw...haha.. Oh that is why I want to have my wedding in May to avoid that. I am allergic to mosquito bites and I get ugly ugly bites. No thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by cinny726 Okay I am sooo frustrated! I have been on the phone all day with people from the Real resorts. I guess my TA overlooked one miror detail. Here goes... We WERE having the weddding at the gazeebo at the Royal and then I was having to do the semi-p recetion at the Gran (so kids could come)...that was okay. However, my travel agent didn't think about my daughter, mom, aunt, and bridesmaid (who is doing my hair and make-up) coming over to my room before the ceremoney to get ready. The thing is that kids are not allowed in the rooms AT ALL, and ONLY guests staying in the Gran Suits (the top two room categories $$) are allowed to be at the Royal outside of the ceremoney time slot. Long story short...I either have to take all my things and go to the Gran to get ready then come back for the ceremoney at the Royal then go back to the Gran for the reception ( alot of walking..lol) OR change my wedding and my hotel to the Gran then move all my things over to the Royal after the wedding for the honeymoon. I know it is not the end of the world, but there are other things that have had to change as well...like wedding time and the room ameneties. I am just frustrated and needed to vent. Sad, Cyndi WHy don't you stay at Gran until the wedding day? I'm sure the check out is like 12pm or so. You guys could get ready then you can go check in at The Royal. This is what I was told if I wanted to use The Royal for my wedding if I was staying at Gran before the wedding day.