SunshineMonkey

Hey Amanda, Congrats! I'm also from BC!!! and I'm also looking to get married in Mexico in 2010! (although may be 2011).

I am thinking June 2010 too! (guess I must have left that out of my message) Maybe early in the month? we'll see. As far as the reception, I think I will go with San Jose terrace restaurant, and beach ceremony for sure! How about you? and who are you thinking for photography?

Hi! I am also thinking of 2010 at Riu Palace!!!! I have heard it is great weather and very very little chance of rain at that time of year. It isnt as hot as july/august but has less chance of rain. It is still sunny and hot, just a bit drier than the summer and not as humid/scorching. Good luck and congrats!

Sooo...I'm assuming that they still are using Mango Weddings as their photographer?? Can anyone tell me how much the photo packages are with Riu (now that no photos are included with packages)? Also, despite that the packages lose the photos and are only down $100..they now say "semi-private" reception (v.s regular reservation) which I'm pretty sure you had to pay extra for before...so maybe that's why the only small drop in price?

Thanks! I think I will book with her as well...I have heard only good things and I checked out her prices and it's not THAT expensive compared to the Riu salon. I didn't see French mani/pedis on her list, and I know I def. want french, so maybe I'll go to Riu for nails and her for hair/makeup. As for photography...I wonder if they got so many complaints about no outside photographers that they just took photography out of the package and are now allowing them in? I mean, they have to let you get wedding pics taken and if they arn't supplying them anymore with the package then what's a girl to do? I'm fine with using Mango though if they are still working with Riu. I saw some of their photos and they are gorgeous! I've seen some of Juan Carlos Tapia gorgeous slideshows too but I guess Riu wouldn't let him in?

Hey everyone, I am thinking of getting married in 2010 at the Riu Palace Los Cabos and just went onto the Riu wedding website and noticed that their packages for 2010 have changed since 2009! It looks like they no longer include the photographs (12 or 24) as part of the Royal or Caprice packages, but now the reception dinner is offered 'semi-private' (as opposed to a regular table reservation in the specialty restaurant). My question for any of other 2010 Riu brides: Do you know if Mango weddings photography is still working with Riu and are they offering a photography package? If so, how much? I don't need tons and tons of pictures but I do want some wedding pictures! If not, know any good Los Cabos photographers that offer packages for a decent price? Also, I have heard mixed reviews about the salon at the Riu palace for hair/makeup. I'm thinking of going with the Royal package, which doesn't include hair/makeup anyways so am now thinking of going elsewhere. Know any good Los Cabos salons for bridal hair/makeup and french manicure/pedicure? For me, this is important (you only get to be a bride for 1 day), so am willing to splurge a bit to look great!

Hi everyone!! I am pretty excited to find this forum:) I think I will be getting married sometime late 2010 (or even early 2011), and am pretty much set on Cabo at this point. I'm strongly considering the Riu Palace Los Cabos. Would love to hear any tips etc. from any other Riu Cabo brides out there!!!!