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I'm so happy to hear that RPRM has moved up two spots! I usually check TripAdvisor twice a week, if not more! I've even gone through all of the traveler's photo's over and over again! jetsbride- we're actually considering doing a BBQ for our AHR in the summer after we get back. It will be couple months later, but like you, we would have to wait until it's warm enough out. I wouldn't worry about people thinking you're dragging it out...it's your wedding...you might as well make it last as long as possible! And for those who didn't attend your DW, it will be their first time celebrating with you! Definitely see your point about those who did attend you DW having to celebrate one too many times with you though, lol! Josie- I haven't heard of RPRM having a live stream, as of yet anyway...my mom actually found a website that can make it possible to have this though. It's IdoStream live wedding webcast, broadcast and video streaming. Share your wedding live online for friends and family who cannot make it to the event.. I'm definitely going to look more into it!

Quote: Originally Posted by jetsbride Josie - I have told all my guests the same so I guess I just let it be and hopefully everything will go smoothly. For those ladies who are getting legally married before going to the RIU, how far in advance are you having the ceremony? What are you going to wear? What about the guests, I don't want to make it a big deal but will people be offended if they were not invited to the actual ceremony? Is everyne planning a AHR? if you are, how long after the actual wedding until you have the AHR? sorry, I've got lots of questions... As of right now, we're planning to get legally married the day before we leave. We're not really inviting anyone (except our parents of course), because, like everyone else, we don't want people to think our wedding in Mexico is any less special. We will consider our real wedding to be the day we get married in Mexico. We haven't decided yet about our AHR...I really like Tylersgirl's idea of getting another dress that's a little more casual, but still has that "wedding day" look.

Quote: Originally Posted by svetayasofiya Can someone clarify something for me? Some resorts say you need to be in Mexico FOUR business days before getting married and some say THREE. Why? I am avoiding all the resorts that say four, because that basically means we have to get married on the Friday and everyone leaves the next day. How anti-climatic? Does anyone know why some resorts allow three and others four? I have definitely seen this vary from resort to resort. At first I thought it was based on the area in Mexico you're in...but it actually looks like the resort can set their own "number of days" rule. I think the resort I'm getting married at is three days. We're planning to get married on a Friday and are hoping everyone stays until Sunday, so that they don't have to leave right away after the wedding.

Quote: Originally Posted by northernflasher 11 months and 3 days for us!.. Its so exciting, my friends and family are already waaaay bored of my wedding nonsense.... We'll have to rely on chatting to each other before we drive everyone else away! LOL Out of curiosity do you all have your dresses sorted I've fallen into the "just need to lose those last few pounds" mode but now the clocks a ticking, im comfort eating like a woman possessed and I've not even tried on any dresses!! OMG, everyone is definitely already sick of all my wedding talk, lol! I'm actually going dress shopping tomorrow! I'm brining my MOH with me too, so hopefully I can find bridal party dresses too! I keep thinking that I have all of this time to get things done, but I know the time will fly by...it's already LESS THAN YEAR AWAY!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by chloe55 Very helpful, thanks shelk. I was thinking about msbettyb too. I hope everything went well on her trip! I'm in the same situation as you are Katie. We've had a reservation for over a month now ( mainly just to secure our wedding date and time ) and we have no idea how much it will cost. Our TA told me last week that the rates will be out in 2 weeks, so I guess I only have 1 week left to wait. My main concern is what to tell our guests. Everyone keeps asking my how much its going to be and it kind of sucks to tell them I don't know. I do keep looking at rates for december, just to give me some idea, and they seem pretty reasonable. Let's hope they stay that way! Definitely good to hear I'm not the only one! My TA told me hopefully next week...my guests have been asking me the same thing and I feel bad telling them I have no idea! I just can't wait until they're finally out, so I can send out my STD's and everyone can start planning their trip!

Good news...I think I FINALLY I have my room booked! However, still no rates yet...so I have a room, but have no idea how much I'm paying for it, lol! And also have no idea what my guests will be paying. But at least I got to go through the entire wedding confirmation process!

Good point Shelk...where is MsBettyB!? I can't wait to hear about her trip!

northernflasher-We share the same wedding date! I'm also planning for March 26th, 2010...our location is the Riu Palace Riviera Maya! Just getting so annoyed that the 2010 rates aren't out yet, so I haven't been able to get very far...hopefully soon!

Before we decided to stay in Mexico for ours, we actually considered flying to Nassau to stay at the Atlantis on Paradise Island. We both really want to go there, but then changed our mind to make is easier and less expensive.

Quote: Originally Posted by chloe55 I love all your dresses girls! Shelk, my vote is for the flowy one with the flower. I can't decide between these 2... Maybe you guys can help me decide. Kimmy - did you check out www.peridress.com ? I've heard a lot of good things about them, and they can custom make dresses from a picture you send in. For 150-200, it couldn't hurt to see what they come up with. Chloe- I wish I could see your dresses from work! They sound so pretty! I can't wait to look at them when I get home tonight!

Quote: Originally Posted by tylersgirl Thank you so much! I will post pics as soon as I can! Here is my AHR dress. It is technically a wedding dress, but a short one! I love it too! Casa Blanca Bridal :: Collections OMG I love this one too! I really love the short look, but definitely want a long one for the DW; getting a short one for your AHR is such a good idea! I'm definitely in the mood to go wedding dress shopping now!

Quote: Originally Posted by tylersgirl Hey girls! My dress is called Rhianna Royale...Here is the link: Rhianna Royale - by Maggie Sottero I don't have any pics of myself in it because my sis took some when I tried it on to order, but her camera was stolen I ordered it and it should be coming to the shop in the next few weeks. I will post pics as soon as I can! Your dress is SO pretty! I can't wait to see pictures of it on!

Shelk- I looked at your dresses last night! I love both, but really love the more flowy one on the right!

Josie- I love your dress! I'm actually going on Friday to look at a Maggie Sottero! Tylersgirl- What is the name of the dress you're wearing? I would love to see it! I will have to check the name of the one I hoping to try on this week!

I agree with Kristy and MsMiranda...you have enough to worry about! I've never received a gift at a bachelorette party either, so I wouldn't worry about it (no one will be expecting one)...the thank you cards would be nice though!

Quote: Originally Posted by shellk if it works these are the 2 dresses.look forward to your comments Awww, I wish I could see them! I'm at work right now and for some reason the pictures never show up on this computer! I'm sure they're gorgeous and can't wait to see them when I get home!

Quote: Originally Posted by tylersgirl I contacted the RIU the other day to see if they would give me all the information about my wedding (cake choices, reception location, etc), but sadly they said they would contact me 1-2 months before the wedding I am ready now! I hate waiting, haha I really can't believe they make you wait so long! They obviously don't know what it's like to be a bride! Even if they won't let you make your choices right away, I still wish they would at least give you all of the information so you can start planning on your own!

Oh no! I never even thought of that happening! Since I haven't sent out my STD's yet, I haven't come across that...now that I know it might become an issue, I will have to make a point to STRESS that it's RPRM and not Mexico! Even though all of your guests might not have access to your website (I know a lot of my older guests don't), you should put a pop-up message or update just clarifying! I'm sure it will all work out fine, but I can definitely see how this is a hassle now, trying to get in contact with all 200 guests!

Thanks for everyone's responses! It does sounds beautiful...I still have my heart set on RPRM, but it's good to hear that Riu Palace Aruba may be just as beautiful...possibly a backup! Like KimmyG I considered switching locations due to everything going on in Mexico.

All of these responses have been so helpful...I was also looking for something like this to include on my STD's!

Thanks Josie! That is actually one that I was looking into and it's gorgeous! The price sounds reasonable too, which is another plus! It's definitely on my list...the other's we're considering are Excellence and Iberostar.

Quote: Originally Posted by meli122 We are going to a couples only five star resort in PDC after the wedding. Just curious as to what resort you're moving to after your wedding. I'm looking for an adults only resort in the same area.

Just what I was looking for...thank you!

Not sure if there is a thread for this already...Is anyone planning to switch resorts after their wedding for their honeymoon? If so, to what resort? We are planning our wedding at the Riu Palace Riviera Maya and would like to do an adults only for our honeymoon. I would love any suggestions!

I'm planning my wedding at the Riu Palace Riviera Maya and I think they also cut your reception off after three hours...I'm planning on just paying extra to keep it going for longer. That way I don't have to worry about people leaving in between switching from one location to another...I like just keeping everything in one place!