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Quote: Originally Posted by JuliaR The Michigan WC office is a mess. One of their WC's got arrested for DUI this weekend. I now have a new WC because of it. The new one is fantastic. Thank goodness for the change b/c the old one was not doing her job. They have 7 WC's total, plus 3 new ones in training. I don't know anyone higher up. Sorry. But I bet if you call their reservations line, they may give you access to someone higher up if you ask. Reservations: USA & Canada 1.800.760.0944 Oh Lord, here we go again...who is gone now? I'm not trying to be in someone's person business, but I doubt they told all the brides who had her bc they didn't even tell us brides who had Kimberly R when she left.

Quote: Originally Posted by jenconrad Oh and can anyone who did a site visit compare and contrast the royal vs gran gazebos for me? Thanks We switched ours from the Royal gazebo to the GPR gazebo for a few reasons. 1. It will be waaaay easier to get the GPR guests to the wedding, and then everyone can walk over together to the Royal garden for the reception so they don't get harrassed by security since they'll know its a wedding party. 2. Jesmcan's review made it sound like just what we were looking for smaller and private. I, also, liked that it didn't have as much greenery around it as the Royal. If you're having a big wedding, I don't think the GPR gazebo will be the best for you. 3. I'm kinda weird and not super enthused about everyone watching me as I walk to the aisle, and the GPR gazebo has a way shorter walking distance than the Royal gazebo from what I can tell from the pics. Look at the bottom right of both of the links below and you can see the gazebo at both & which one you like better Virtual Tours of Gran Porto Real, Gran Porto Real in Playa del Carmen | Real Resorts The Royal Playa del Carmen Virtual Tour, Virtual Tour of The Royal Playa del Carmen|Mexico View of GPR gazebo from hallway.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jenny310 I just booked Victor for my wedding on Nov 27th. His work looks amazing! I had some issues with my contract as well but Adrian which was who I was emailing with was very responsive. I was wondering how many hours are you all booking them for and what do you plan to do about video if anything? We're just doing 4hrs bc I'm not interested in doing the "getting ready" pics. I'm a really private person so I know I wouldn't be comfortable w/all that. We're not doing a videographer, either. Not in the budget Quote: Originally Posted by cvdelros Hello all - sorry for the late reply! We are using Victor for our 6/12/10 wedding in the Hilton Cancun. Victor has amazing work for a decent price. He is the "hidden gem" if you will... I also hired Playa Weddings as our videographers and their work is really unique and amazing. When they heard that Victor was our photographer they said "Oh, you have really good taste. His work is great." So for another highly talented and reputable artist/vendor to comment on his work; that means a lot! The services/prices we ended up with for Victor are very close to what he has on his website. On another note - do any of you have a good florist to recommend? Ours just bailed on us... Thanks for the info!! That's good to know! Sorry, I don't have a florist for you bc I just decided to do a DIY real touch bouquets to save on the $$$. Good luck!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di Ok, just heard from Julie...unfortunately, non resort guests are NOT covered by the package. we have to pay for them. That sucks!! i'm seriously pissed. this whole time, i thought the package would cover them. it is $100 per non resort guest for us. we are considering just going with a cheaper package and do a la carte but that means we might get $300 vendor fee instead $100 if we sign a new contract. booo. over Quote: Originally Posted by astreit Don't worry about the vendor fee. I signed my original contract before the vendor fee was increased. Then I changed my package after that and they still honored the $100 vendor fee that was in place when I signed my first contract. Just make sure you say something so that they are sure to write it in your new contract, otherwise the default is for the $300 fee. Ya, I would make a BIG fuss if they say they won't keep you at the $100 fee because you paid your deposit waaaaaaaaaaaaaay long time ago. That should be the determining factor. We're supposed to be allowed to change our package up until we make the payment 45days out anyway, right? Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO Arrgh, why do people think they can just bring whomever they want? I dunno if I would even let them bring 1 person, you are very nice lol. Sure, they can bring whoever they want to Mexico, but the wedding is off limits. You can do it, tell them!!! lol No kidding! I'm sorry Lady Di Good luck! Hopefully a family member will step in here for you and let people know what the deal is so you & FI don't have to deal w/all that. Quote: Originally Posted by Kriswim In case people are still wondering about the web cam thing....i thought my friends back home would be able to watch the wedding too live but they couldn't. I had my reception at the Gran and the web cam is too high up so its hard to make out people on the beach plus once it got dark - forget it. Not sure if its the same at the Royal but i think so. Also, I cut off my bracelet for the wedding and so did my bridesmaids we all were able to get new ones - it was not an issue. But they are SUPER strict about making sure you have your bracelet on at all times. But it kinda sucks when you go off property like down 5th Ave. All the shop vendors know what bracelet goes with what resort so they try to get you in their shop but saying things like "Hey Gran Porto - come in here" its kinda annoying. oh well! :-) Thanks for that! Good to know on the webcam! I thought about doing that at the beginning of planning, but when I head the $300, we said no way! I read somewhere that the bracelets were clear so I thought that was pretty neat and, also, that people wore them on their ankles. Not sure if either of those are true I think I read it on playa.info or something... Quote: Originally Posted by bridetobe1515 I don't know if this is the right place to post this, but you ladies are always so helpful, I figured why not. The girls chose this dress: David's Bridal - Strapless Jersey A-line with Pleating and Ruched Charmeuse Bust In the Horizon color. I want to know your opinion on having the bridesmaids with long dresses and the MOH with the same dress but shortened. Do you think it will look odd? I agree w/the other ladies. I think it will look great! I love that blue, btw! That is a simple, elegant dress that will look pretty either way. All 3 of my girls are wearing completely different dresses that they picked themselves so they'll be comfortable (2 BM's bright yellow & MOH turquoise), but we're doing pretty non-traditional all around. I'm wearing an awesome, short dress that I got for $70 online, lol.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO Yeah lol, it seems about 5 min long (but I guess it would feel that way regardless heh) BTW, I'm getting married in November now (day before Thanksgiving); after almost changing resorts, and going over pricing, we decided to stay. November was almost HALF the accomodations/flight cost of January, and although my original date of Jan 1 would have been cool, we decided this would make it possible for some of our guests who were on the fence. I'm also very glad that response from WC has improved 200 % :-). Ricky told me he saw this on facebook!! I'm so glad your photog & DJ were available for the new date!!!!! WOOT!! Quote: Originally Posted by heidilynn28 Hi everyone! I just got back from a week's stay at the Royal in PDC. I guess that's about it.. if any of you have more questions, feel free. I'll try to check back in this thread often to help out! Thanks for the review/tips/pics!!!!! Quote: Originally Posted by kenlyn8984 i have a few questions about the FREE PKG.. *are any of you all booking the master suite to get the free package?? *the free pkg includes the minister right? *does the free pkg include the decorating of the gazebo with their white fabric, etc?? *free pkg says includes champagne toast, is that just for bride and groom? *the resorts DJ is $850 for 3-4 hours service, is that DJ good? does he announce everything? was this the price for 2009, since that is when i booked/signed wedding contract?? or is this 2010's pricing? *are the speakers/sound system included with ceremony in Free pkg? *if we do free pkg, and add on 3 hr private reception, is it the 3 course menu? and if we want a salad or entree from a different menu, can we get those options instead? sorry, i know a bunch of questions, but i am kind of with some of you girls that decided to go with free pkg and add on a la carte! i am thinking i am not going to use a lot of the things included in luxury package, and am thinking about changing this soon. so i wanted to find out as much as possible before i make my final decision! any help is much appreciated! ) -we booked master suite oceanfront for 7days to get free package. the room looks AMAZING. once we saw pics, we decided we'd much rather spend the money on that rather than on stuff we didn't really need for the wedding. (have y'all booked your room, yet? my week/weekend and yours is pretty much full, especially the free pkg rooms ) -yes, free pkg includes non-denom minister or JOP -I'm not 100% on the included gazebo decorations, but I'm assuming they're included. -yes, champagne toast only includes bride & groom so just add $5 to the reception cost per guest -don't know about DJ; using iPod -again not 100%, but I'm pretty sure the sound system is included. If not, its around $80. I feel like I heard that somewhere but don't remember where. -yes, private recep add-on is 3hr/3 course menu. I'm sure you can substitute for an upgrade price or something. Sorry if that's not too much of a help, I just wanted to throw out what I had. Good luck!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by duprk452 Can you send me the email for vistaprint as well? Done! Quote: Originally Posted by dianep i second this - i would LOVE to hear what people are doing! we're doing a symbolic ceremony, so we're free to make it however we want it! still need to decide who's going to "officiate." we'll have a small group there <10, so i think it would be great to somehow involve everyone in the ceremony a little bit! Here's a thread about what some other brides used http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-script-21660/ We're planning on doing something like they ideas on there plus I wanted to tie in a few religious things. Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO This is exactly what I thought, too. Remember when they said they had a "big meeting" a few weeks ago? I mean, I HOPE they are, but we shall see. I'm w/you ladies on this one, lol. We shall definitely see! Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO LOL awesome. I lived in Dallas my whole life until last Feb when we moved to Carrollton. I hear you on the weather- I can't believe it just snowed! no kidding! Texas springtime, where oh where are you?? Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsYak I finally recieved a response back from Suzanna because when I e-mailed her this time I CC'd Carroll on it. I finally recieved my wedding contract that I have been trying to get since January. Our wedding date is finally correct on it...my FI last name is still spelled wrong, my address is wrong and the type of wedding is listed as religous and it's not. But I'm not picky as long as the date is correct I will sign it and fax it back! We also booked our rooms today, even though the prices still aren't out. And Saturday we booked our flights. I can finally say I feel like I am going to have a wedding! : ) So good to hear everyone's feed back, as we all have the same concerns! YAY!!! I'm so glad they FINALLY sent it to you! I can't believe those parts are still incorrect, though. I mean seriously, come on! Quote: Originally Posted by Trinas79 I guess I'm a bit confused about this. There's a wedding cake (obviously) AND a dessert, that comes with the dinner? Are you guys doing both then?? We're just doing the free cake that comes w/the package since there is dessert. I'm not a big cake person, anyway, so that's not something I'm willing to pay more for.

Quote: Originally Posted by angelov321 Hi all! Ive been looking at Victors work also and would like to know why are Adrians prices almost half the price of Victors? Adrian obviously takes great photos so Im just a little curious. It seems too good to be true. From what I can gather about it, Victor is more because he is more experienced and the business owner, and Adrian is cheaper bc he has less experience and is an associate photographer, or whatever you call it.

Quote: Originally Posted by Natalie79 Hi Ladies! I went a few weeks ago for my site visit and tasting. Here is what we tasted and chose...I'm doing the Classic Package with the Private Dinner added on. The "classic" private dinner includes 3 courses. We also tasted soups, which are on the "luxury" private dinner menu. But I thought 4 courses would be a little much so we are sticking with the Classic. Thank you so much for your review!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by dianep candicemarie - i just got a menu for the spa e-mailed to me over the weekend. i'm not sure if i can post it here, but i'd be happy to e-mail it to you if you give me your address. no idea how the prices compare to the royal, since i haven't seen that menu. but i would say the prices are on par with spas in the US. That would be great! [email protected] thank you!! Quote: Originally Posted by dianep i just found a site yesterday that does custom printing and they have GREAT prices. they have wedding invites, matching envelopes, thank yous, etc. but i think i'm going to go with their postcards and use them for invites for our at home reception. i can get 250 glossy postcards, full color on the front and back for $80-something. check them out at www.vistaprint.com. Just FYI on vistaprint, if you sign up for their email list, you can get things for completely FREE except shipping charges which are usually under $10-15. When you send me the gran spa list, I'll forward you one of their emails. I save the best ones w/the most free stuff. You can get tote bags, t-shirts, invitations, postcards, pens, etc all free! Quote: Originally Posted by ~Stephanie~ Ok so I have it in my head that I read somewhere that they now require a "minimum" number of guest in order to have a private reception. Can anyone confirm that for me and do you have any documentation? OUr wedding maybe smaller than anticipated but I still wanted a private reception, I was thinking they wouldn't let me, which is silly, wouldn't they want more money? I'm thinking its 20 bc that's what Kimberly told me in the beginning unless they changed it (which is entirely possible, as we all know!). We were worried we wouldn't have enough and just decided we'd pay the diff in people if we didn't end up w/20, but luckily we're at 22! Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO Thanks for that! Woot, I have booked the two "Ivans" lol (DJ and Photographer)! yays Yay for you!!! I was so relieved after I booked the photog!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di I will be there from may 27th until June 2nd. I think I am going to miss most of you Dang! So close!

Quote: Originally Posted by LynnieS duprk452- the charge is for ceremonies after 4pm, not the reception. I have the same situation as you, ceremony at 2pm reception at 6 pm candicemarie- Im not really sure what to do! I agree it may be bad to just wait but I have tried several times with no luck. yikes! I will plan on doing manis/pedis the day before for sure. The guys are golfing that day so it will just be us girls! I feel like I should book spazul just in case Veronicas falls through. Ill post somewhere else and see if anyone knows what to do That's a good idea! I think I'll do the Gran spa, though, so the flower girl can come. She's 5. Does anyone know if the Gran spa prices are cheaper? Day before sounds good, too. I'll just have to make sure I stay out of the pool after. I always jack up my toenail polish in there for some reason. Quote: Originally Posted by LynnieS oh, I want to do couples massage the day after the wedding, I think Ill need it then! Oh ya FOR SURE!! Surely they can squeeze in a couple appts for that at Veronica's bc I read elsewhere that they were better, especially for the price! Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di Yep, we do not want to get charged for anything that non guests drinks/eat that are not included in the wedding package. No kidding there! I don't even want to know how much that would be! Quote: Originally Posted by ~Stephanie~ I will be there June 9-17! Drinks would be awesome, there will be a few of us there! That would be fun! I'm totally down! I'll be there June 3-10 so, Steph, I think it'll just be you and me at that point! How long are you staying, Lady_Di? Quote: Originally Posted by duprk452 Here you go.. my WC Aja sent this to me in the first email. Hope it helps! You're awesome!!! Quote: Originally Posted by LynnieS You should definitely walk up to 5th avenue, what a great idea! You will get great pics and there is lot to do there. That is a great idea! Quote: Originally Posted by LynnieS Ok, I need to be more organized with my posts! Im getting ready to send in my menu for reception and the "welcome dinner". They definitely DO have a different options for the welcome dinner and actually have more choices, weird. Anyway, for those of you who were debating to go off the resort it can still be an option. What is everyone doing for their reception menu, what have you heard or tasted that is good? Ive got my main course but not sure about salad and dessert, any thoughts? LOL, I just go through and MQ all the ones I have a response to. It helps esp when I haven't been on in awhile and need to read lots of pages. We're pretty much going w/all Jesmcan's reviewed food when she did her site visit. It all sounded and looked so good!

Quote: Originally Posted by astreit I just got to see my invitations today!! I am super excited. Let me know what you think!! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...invites-55639/ I couldn't see them for some reason But from the pics she has on her site, I bet they look fantastic!! Quote: Originally Posted by LynnieS duprk452- Veronicas is a big price diff. From what I have found on here everyone is very happy with the work there. $15 for mani and pedi (i think) and $30 for a massage there. Big diff from the spa! I can't seem to get a hold of them to book though, hmmm... I was wondering if you got ahold of them. I haven't had luck either and wanted to do the mani/pedis and couples massages. I was just gonna contact them first thing when we get there to see if we can squeeze in. Prob not a good plan, huh? When is everyone doing mani/pedi? Day before the wedding? I feel like this has been discussed but can't remember. Sorry! Quote: Originally Posted by duprk452 Is the 400$ charge for the ceremony after 4 or the reception? Because my ceremony is at two because that's the latest they could give me, but my reception is later. Btw I need to research sunset times in June. Anyone know the answer? I'm not sure about the new $400 for weekend wedding w/the free package b/c I booked before the price change, but I do know you don't have to pay the $400 for a JOP/Minister if you do the free package. Check this site for sunset times on your date http://www.timeanddate.com/worldcloc...&afl=-11&day=1 I had another really good site but couldn't find it on my favorites. I'll keep checking and post it, if I can find it. Quote: Originally Posted by PaperBagPrincess Woohoo! I get to add myself to this list, I've been waiting for ages, we are going to book this week. Yay! Congrats on booking!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by giraffexx Does anyone know how they decorate the gazebo for the ceremony? I'm trying to figure out if it's worth it to pay for extra decorations. They have pics up on the website of all the gazebos (or you can google images) so you can see what they do, but I really don't think you'll need anymore decorations since you have the beautiful water in the background. It's up to you, though

Quote: Originally Posted by duprk452 Thanks Jes! I have a feeling you guys will be more helpful than anyone..Anyone else getting married around June 18? Here is the most recently post list. Sorry if I missed you on here, I took it from the last posing diana&steve0304 - April 3, 2010 Shining - April 17, 2010 kimmy44 - April 21, 2010 jcooper79 - April 22, 2010 aerazo - April 23, 2010 llm78 - April 25, 2010 kimmy44 - April 28, 2010 AprilandRyan - May 1, 2010 jennie.lewis - May 7, 2010 SDbeachgirl - May 7, 2010 LynnieS - May 14, 2010 Lexibride - May 15, 2010 tutti1299 - May 15, 2010 dianep - May 15, 2010 (gran) astreit - May 16, 2010 boolo318 - May 28, 2010 Denisema00 - May 29, 2010 Lady_Di - May 29, 2010 candicemarie - June 5, 2010 kenlyn8984 - June 10, 2010 ~Stephanie~ - June 11, 2010 super19 - June 21, 2010 louise_pernell - June 25, 2010 2mckee- June 27, 2010 cinny726 - June 2010 Pattie - June 2010 Jamk32179- September 18, 2010 smckinney22 - October 9, 2010 ReidCapote - October 24, 2010 Shirley_Ken - October 28, 2010 Celine- November 5, 2010 bmlynch - November 6, 2010 Randi - November 11, 2010 jesmcan - November 12, 2010 futuremrs1113-November 13, 2010 giraffexx - November 19, 2010 mslisaaragon - November 22, 2010 Trinas79 - November 2010 MichaelandAraceli- December 18, 2010 Lisa DSO- January 1, 2011 FutureMrsYak- January 11,2011 pineapplebride - *maybe* April 2011 vlynnw - May 6, 2011 speedy130 - May 7, 2011 stevensfiance - 2010 -Royal, Cancun Quote: Originally Posted by astreit Does anyone know how the setup is for private receptions? I am having mine on the beach in front of the gazebo. I have 27 guests plus me and my FI as of now. Is it always round tables? How many to a table? I am contemplating doing two entrees which would cause me to set a seating chart. I'm just curious how difficult this would be for me. I think it will be more hassle than I want, but I am just exploring the option. Thanks! If you google image "Royal Playa del Carmen beach wedding", there are a bunch of pics of beach weddings so you can get a little idea of what yours will look like Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsYak Hi Ladies!! So I still haven't recieved my updated wedding contract...although, I did get my dress today!! So that was finally a positive non stressful part of wedding planning! I'm so excited...heres a link...i ordered it in a pool color... David's Bridal - Satin ball gown with cuff neckline, lace-up back, and pick up skirt. I hope it isn't too much for a beach wedding! Soooo pretty!! The pool color is perfect against the white!!! Quote: Originally Posted by smckinney22 I'm not sure if this is offered in other states but Texas offers a free 8 hour pre-marriage class and you get a certificate that is good for $60 off the price of the marriage license and also you don't have to wait the 72 hours to get your marriage license. I know it's not much but I'm in $ saving mode! Candicemarie I see you're in DFW so you may check into it. We're going to the one in March at Brookhaven College Classes Thanks so much for the info!! Quote: Originally Posted by jcooper79 Did you already book the resort photographer? Or do you do that once you get there? I'm pretty sure you book that when you turn in your wedding checklist 45days out.

WOW! Those are beautiful!! Good find!

Quote: Originally Posted by karmyj Hello everyone, I've emailed Victor to get some information. I would like to know what type of deposit is required to book him? Thanks in advance for any help! You have to put down 50% (plus 5% if you pay though PayPal). He'll send you the contract to sign. You might have to request his signed copy back, but he sent it w/in a day w/apologizes for not sending it sooner. Quote: Originally Posted by indy_chic Hello ladies, I wanted to let you know the latest. Initially I had contacted Victora Herrera (Adrian or Sara) for photography. I was sent an email indicating that all 3 were busy. About 2 weeks ago, I sent an email re-inquiring. To my surprise, Adrian was available. After corresponding with him, my contract was in the works, arranging a hotel room, confirming payment arrangements, confirming wedding details.....I received an email yesterday telling me he wasn't available. WTF?!! Am I upset, yes - this is a super stress for me. However, if it's indicative of their service, I'm really not interested in using them anyway. I'd be worried whether or not they would show up for my wedding . Good luck !! I completely understand where you're coming from w/being upset, but you hadn't paid or signed a contract, yet, so I don't see how you can assume they might not show for the actual wedding. There was obviously a mix up somewhere, which totally sucks but stuff like that happens sometimes. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you, but that kinda sucks for you to come on here and scare other brides who have already booked him. I haven't had my wedding or pics done, yet, and will write a review (whether good or bad) after, but every communication I've had up to this point has been very professional and kind. I wish you lots of luck in finding a photog for your date in your price range!! I know that is a super stressful thing. I can't vouch for this guy from experience, but he contacted me via email after finding me on this forum about doing discounts for brides [email protected] (Jared Rey Blog-site | Dallas Wedding Photographer). Not sure what all his details/prices are, but his pics looked pretty!

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsYak Thank you for the advice Candice!! That is a great idea, having a friend ordinated in your state to do it! There isn't too much involved for him to do that right? My FI's uncle can legally marry us, but I'm afraid other people would find out if we did it with him.... Not much at all! Once they get ordained, all they have to do is sign the marriage license. I called the county clerks office just to make sure there wasn't some "special" thing we had to have him do, and nothing Here are a few of the websites I found info on: my county site County Clerk: Marriage License Marriage Officiant Laws by State Spiritual Humanism - Free Online Ordination - Be an Ordained Minister This one looks like the best price for the official stuff to buy. Universal Life Church | Training | Wedding Ceremony | Minister Training | Marriage Laws (US) | Texas Wedding Law Universal Life Church Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO I sent out my Save the Dates (magnets so they won't throw them away lol)...pretty inexpensive (70.00 for 65 magnets and envelopes) Those look fantastic!!! Great job! And really good idea for the magnets! Quote: Originally Posted by jesmcan Hi ladies just chiming in here on the usual craziness here. This has gotten far beyond ridic. I finally got my contract today after 3 months!!!!!! I have dealt with Doreen, Angie, than Carole. Even Zulma does not get back to me in a timely fashion uless I CC my TA on all the e-mails I send. And still on the contract they did not put be thethat we are locked in for the $100 vendor fee that is not wayyyy more. Uggghhhh. Which I can't belive I have to pay considering my photog is only going to be there for the ceremony and cocktail hour. I think you guys are all right they just cant handle all these people. So what to do? Get everything in writing, everything!! and bring it with you in a binder. I even created a folder on my personal e-mail account with everthing in case I have to access it while down there. We can't let this bs ruin our big days. It's still brides vs royal here and I am determined to win. Man, that is BS! Thank goodness you have a TA to help w/that crap. I'll definitely be bringing EVERYTHING w/me. Good call on the binder. When did you pay your deposit? Like Lady Di said, I would think they have to honor the $100 vendor fee if you paid before the new contracts were drawn up, right? Plus the emails you have prior to the price change requesting the contract over and over again. Good luck!! Quote: Originally Posted by LynnieS Lisa- Yeah, she was very rude. My mom even called her and she started complaining to my mom that people had been complaining about her attitude and that "no one knows what she goes through". My travel agent company has actually fired Angie (well, refused to work with her). I just think it is unprofessional! We are putting a lot of money towards these weddings and the least they can do is be friendly. Not to mention it was because of her that my wedding time got cancelled without me knowing. I would NEVER put up with this if we were having a wedding in the states, that is for sure! Yikes! I haven't had any phone conversations w/anyone and now I'm really glad bc that sounds awful. I would not be able to hold my tongue w/that kind of ridiculousness. Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsYak So I forward the delivery failed e-mail to Carole...she sends it to Suzanna saying I want a refund!! This communication is terrible!! How does that even make ANY sense?! Seriously, could she not just READ your dang email to see what you were trying to get from them. That's just plain lazy. I mean, I know they're super busy, but come on. I really hope someone higher up who gives a crap finds out about their horrible communication at some point.

Quote: Originally Posted by indy_chic Weird - I sent an inquiry mid January , all 3 were booked. I just sent another email and....voila ADRIAN IS AVAILABLE Their rates went up slightly but they are still the best priced and the quality is great. I'm 99% sure I'll be booking him . Phew....I was really starting to stress about this . Congrats!! One more thing off the checklist, huh! For some reason, once I booked the photog I started to relax about everything else. Now if I could only get everyone to book their trips...haha!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO Have you ladies seen the new cakes on the website? cute!!! Quote: Originally Posted by jplovesme I'm so glad you posted that! Looove the 3D cakes and the CUPCAKES! Wish they had red velvet! Quote: Originally Posted by LynnieS I loooooove those cupcakes! Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsYak I just saw the cakes/cupcakes! How exciting, I want them all!! Me too!!! I love that they have grooms cakes now, too!!! Yummo!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsYak Question ladies: For a symbolic ceremony, you go through the entire wedding as if you are getting married correct? Do you still sign anything afterwards? I'm having second thoughts and thinking of do the legal stuff here (if the city hall here doesn't make you say the vows- I just basically want to go to city hall sign the paperwork, get on the plane and off we go) the thing is we are only telling our parents and no one else. Im nervous about people finding out during the ceremony we are already married. Does anyone know how real it appears doing just symbolic? I would appreciate any advice on this.... We just decided to get one of FI's friends (who isn't coming to the wedding) ordained in our state (TX) and have him marry us. That way we don't have to do any of the "formal" marriage stuff before our symbolic wedding (no kiss, no ring exchange and no vows). We haven't confirmed everything 100%, but I've researched quite a bit and it seems really easy and cheap. We're not telling anyone if we can help it, either. Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsYak Thanks for the feedback ladies, I think it will be much easier for us too. When we told my mother she was like well everything is fake, your wedding is not your real wedding, your reception when we get home really isn't your reception...but I think it's what we will do. That's a good idea Jen, saying we signed the certificate the day before...that's what I'm going with too!! One other question, has anyone found out when you do the wedding at home, is there a way not to do the vows and ring exchange? I literally want to go to city hall sign paperwork and say OK now we're married, but I'm not sure if that is legal...I guess I could call city hall and find out. Oh no! Your wedding and reception is very real and not fake at all no matter where you have it! Don't let anyone, even mom, make you feel otherwise

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsWittig Hi everyone! I'm starting to plan our ceremony for June 5th at The Royal. I'm thinking wedding on the beach, cocktail hour while photos are being taken, than a simple reception, and heading out around the resort afterwards. What is everyone else doing? Hey! We're date & resort twins!!! Check out this thread for The Royal but you might want to skip towards the end bc there's A LOT of pages http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...estions-17108/ Quote: Originally Posted by dpitre Hi everyone- I read this thread last week and decided to check out Victor. His prices are great and so are the pictures. Too bad we can't find anyone that has used him yet. He's sending over the contract in the morning. I'm so excited to finally have made a decision!! Yay! At least we'll be able to help out future brides on here w/pics and reviews!

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsYak How frustrating is it, to try to make someone take money out of your account!! I guess I need to start calling instead of emailing. I haven't recieved the contract or anything.... I'm sorry they're taking so long w/that hopefully they'll get back to you soon! Have the assigned you a WC, yet? I would just keep emailing until you get the contract. I get the vibe from others' experience that phone calls there don't get you too far. Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by diana&steve0304 Hi candicemarie!! I'm also working with Victor's group. Did you already put your 50% deposit with Victor? They sent me the contract this week and I signed my part and am waiting to get the final copy with their signature on it but I still haven't gotten it yet. I feel strange making the deposit without first getting back their signed copy. How did you do it? Thanks! Diana That's awesome! Everytime I get on here, it seems more and more brides are using him! I just sent an email asking him for his signed copy since I didn't get one w/in a few days. I think he just forgot, but he sent it to me w/in 1 business day w/apologies for not sending it sooner. Quote: Originally Posted by jesmcan This place is so amazing and has been rates as one of the best by the stylemepretty blog. I bought a Modern Trousseau called Holly MODERN TROUSSEAU - WEDDING DRESS - HOLLY from the 2010 collection. I had the wonderful opportunity to meet the designer. They brought up champagne and she is does a personal threaded message in blue inside the dress for ever bride. I added a halter strap made of the same silk an she through it in for free. I can't say enough about how much I love this store. Your dress is gorgeous!! That is so sweet that she does a little message for you in blue, too!

Quote: Originally Posted by taapple Okay for those of you on here that have your dates confirmed, can you please enlighten me how that process worked out for you?? I cant seem to get one nailed down and its getting a little ridiculous just for the Michigan office to follow up on their promises. First i was told that the oct. date that i wanted was totally open according to their sheet, so i was sent all the paperwork incl. booking sheet, credit authorization etc..I filled it out and sent it right back and was told the date will be confirmed with the resort by the next day. Waited and waited to no avail. I called the office and was told sorry they overlooked a wedding of 500 people on that same weekend that somehow was deleted off their sheet. Okay so looked at another date in November and was told i needed to await confirmation again from the resort. The weekend came and went and finally after hearing nothing by late Monday, I called and they acted like they had no idea who I was or what I was calling about. I had to re-explain and at that point I said after the lack of response I have received both times now, I am getting ready to go elsewhere. Well, after they apoligized she promised to email me the date and times and locations of my request and that I should hear for sure by today!!! Still havent heard a thing..... Is this standard for them b/c im sorry this is rambling on but I am not trying to plan my wedding overnight , I just want to nail down a date with times of ceremony and venue choices. Any and all input will be appreciated. Oh man, I'm sorry that has been happening to you I would definitely not be happy, either. Have they assigned you a WC, yet? If you look back over the last 20 or so pgs of the thread, you'll see that their best WC (Kimberly R) up and quit a couple weeks ago and left them (and us!) high and dry. So that might be why its taking them so long to get back to you (on top of their slow communication in general). I would suggest emailing rather than phone calls. I haven't called the WC office once and haven't had any problems w/them not knowing who I was at any point. Plus you'll have everything in writing that way and you won't have to remind them who you are everytime you speak to someone new. They aren't the fastest w/communication, even via email, but I have found (and many other ladies on here) that if you send the same email to them once a day (being polite but stern) they'll get back to you. Hope that helps!

Quote: Originally Posted by celine Hi Ladies. Has anyone used Victor Herrera Photography? Any reviews would be appreciated! Hi celine! I'm using Vicotor and so are a few other ladies on BDW (see below), but he doesn't have any reviews on here, yet. I randomly stumbled upon him while searching online for a photog in our budget. He seems like a super sweet guy, very responsive, very good pricing and his pics are beautiful so I would definitely recommend him from what I've experienced up to this point Good luck! Quote: Originally Posted by candicemarie I think they're good, but like Lady Di, they didn't do the style we are looking for. We're using Victor Herrera (Victor Herrera Wedding Photographer Cancun and Riviera Maya | Mexico Destination Wedding Photographers | International Wedding Photographer). We booked before the rate change, though, so luckily we're still at the $100 outside vendor fee. Here's his pricing info http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ography-53033/