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Quote: Originally Posted by allison&kevin So much has happened since I was last on here! I am getting so excited to get married after reading all the fun posts. Congrats to all! I have been crazy trying to finalize details, but I think we are good for a outline of events. Wednesday - Welcome Dinner (which is the best restaurant at the gran porto for people to meet up for dinner) Thursday - Catamaran - Catamaya (super easy to work with and doing sunset tour w/snacks and drinks - $1800) Friday - Wedding Luxury Package (just using all that comes with package except photographer). Gazebo @ 4pm & beach party. Photographer - Artistique (Portland), DJ Doremixx (Ivan). I think we will have about 40-50 people...30 some booked so far. Invites have gone out - NUTS!!! We did them ourselves and I love them Thanks for all the inforon this thread - it really helps! I've heard from my mom's friend, who goes to Playa every year and stays @ the Royal, that the Italian restaurant at the Gran (Il Pescatore) is the BEST so that's where we're having our welcome dinner. Congrats on getting the invites out!!! And 30 already booked Wow, you're doing great!!

Quote: Originally Posted by meli122 Here is one I downloaded a while from a fellow Destie. Attachment 4162 thanks meli!! that is great! Quote: Originally Posted by jennie.lewis Hi Royal Brides! So we just got back from 8 days at The Royal in Playa del Carmen. We had a blast and just loved the property. The service is absolutely excellent!!! We’ve been to The Ritz in Hawaii and The Taj hotels in Asia and the service here was even better! ... So that was my quick write up of The Royal. We are very happy with our decision to get married at The Royal next year (May 8th, 2010 now). The location (walking distance to 5th ave), food (top notch), service (out of this world) were the main reasons we chose The Royal and after seeing the property in person, we are at ease and very excited. I’ll be uploading pictures later this week and will post a link to view my google album. Take care and email me if you have questions: [email protected]. jennie you're fantastic!! thanks so much for your review!!!! Quote: Originally Posted by super19 It's official...we have booked June 21, 2010. I'm going to be a Royal bride and I'm so excited. We are doing our ceremony at 5pm. Thank you all for the feedback and information that you have posted. It's been instrumental in our decision! Jen Woooohoooo congrats!!!!!!! I'm so happy for y'all!!

Great job!! I think the names look cool, too. Very impressive!!

WOW! I can't wait to see the rest because those are beautiful!!! Congrats!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Sheree10 Don't worry about the whiners and complainers. Let them stay home if they prefer not to travel so far. It's your wedding don't stress about it. Everyone will have something to say. You said it! That's what my mom told me at the beginning of this whole process. She said do what you two want. People will either get over their issues or stay home. If its the latter, their loss!

Welcome and congrats, Valerie!! You'll find tons of helpful info on here!

Quote: Originally Posted by Shirley_Ken So exciting!!! Your ceremony is at 5:00 at the Gazebo? I saw on that a la carte link that someone posted that you could only have the ceremony there at 12 or 1 or something. i awnted to have mine around 4:00. So this is good news! I was going to call my wedding planner today to get them to ask about that! Have a great time! We got ours for 6pm in the Gazebo. I was wondering about that since I saw 4pm was the latest?? I guess it just depends what you request w/the WC. We really wanted the wedding as close to sunset as possible, and I think I clocked it at 7pm during June in Playa. Kimberly said 6pm is the latest they could do. Quote: Originally Posted by super19 Hi Ladies - I'm so excited, we've contacted The Royal to book the date. I hope to have the details soon and be an officially a Royal bride! Aww yay!! So excited for you!!! Almost there Quote: Originally Posted by ~Stephanie~ I'm so excited, we had our wedding date at The Royal reserved months ago but today we actually reserved and paid for the trip! It's getting more "real" everyday! Yay, Stephanie!!!!! It's awesome to have it set in stone!

Quote: Originally Posted by estella1007 No, I need to cancel my appointment. He wants nothing to do with it. I'm kinda upset about it, because its a once in a lifetime opportunity. But at the same time I understand his concerns. What if it DOES ruin our wedding by making us and the guests uncomfortable. I would never live that one down (or forgive myself for ruining my wedding.) I can't wait to see the show though. I hope I don't kick myself when it does come on, and wish I had done it. I'm sorry, estella. That's a bummer. You're great to take his concerns to heart and see his point of view. Don't worry, your wedding was gonna be fantastic before you were picked for it so I'm sure you won't be kicking yourself What is the show called, again? You've definitely made me want to watch it, too!

Quote: Originally Posted by traceyfranzel My wedding is in 32 days! At the Royal! I can't wait. I will make sure to takes notes of everything. Thanks for being so much help ladies! YAY tracey!! I'm so pumped for you!!! I can only imagine how excited you are Do you have everything finalized or are you finishing some stuff there? Quote: Originally Posted by tutti1299 Oh yeah forgot to tell everyone...I sent out the STD's!!!!!!!! So excited!!!! I wish I could post them on here for you all to see. I got a template and designed the rest myself. It was a pain but saved us a fortune! Awesome!!!! Man, I REALLY need to finish mine. Just FYI, you can post pics on here by hosting them for free on Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket. Just sign up, upload your pic and post the one that says "IMG Code". You don't have to have a certain number of posts to do it.

Thanks ladies! I just went and got some of those shower puffs. 2 for $1! Great idea! They only had 6 bottles of the aloe gel left so I'm gonna wait till I find more to buy that bc I need 14 bottles, and I want them all to be the same brand. They, also, had 2-2oz bottles of hand sanitizer for $1. I love Dollar Tree!

Congrats & welcome to the forum, Jennifer! I had your same mindset about the DW bc FI's family lives 5hrs away. You'll find so much info on here to help you! Happy planning! ps. My fam is from Pittsburgh, too!

Quote: Originally Posted by jerseykitten I love you guys! My mom told me..."Daddy printed them out for you" and I said "No, I need them digitally to show all my friends....they have to see them!" and she's like "What?" Parents just don't understand. hahahaha! that is too cute!

DISGUST! brownies

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di Oh no!! I can't afford to have him at the Royal. That is not fair. Thanks for volunteering to ask. That webinar was so cool! You definitely don't have to pay the outside fee if they're staying at either GPR or Royal so you're good to go! Other things we learned: 1. guests staying @ GPR, certain suite level includes free ALL ACCESS to the Royal restaurants/bars!!! Jennifer said to email her about which suite level this is with 2. no more $60 3day pass for GPR guests to the Royal They do have day passes and night passes to purchase separately, but they didn't give us the rates so you'll have to check w/your WC. Or just make sure they stay in the suites from #1 and no worries! 3. 10people per round table; so you can estimate how many tables you'll need to decorate 4. white chair covers are included in all wedding packages. colored ribbon can be added for $5/chair 5. webcam for wedding = $300 6. centerpiece included in every package (unless otherwise notated) - one lg/medium sized ivory candle per table. I'm pretty sure she said in a hurricane but not 100% 7. need to have wedding package, food, etc decided at least 45days prior to wedding 8. resort staff puts up your decorations you bring to them FREE of charge 9. if photographer is staying @ GPR or Royal, you don't have to pay the outside vendor fee That's my summary. I know there was some more, but that is what pertained to me directly. Hope it helps!

Quote: Originally Posted by bmlynch My date is 11/06/2010!! Just catching up on the forum and so excited to start planning. Alittle overwelming where to start but i think save the dates are the next on the list! Anyone have any great save the date magnet websites? Congrats!!!! check out www.vistaprint.com, they always have free stuff going on if you sign up for their emails

Congrats Sarah!!! And welcome to the forum! I'm June 2010 bride, too Woot woot!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart candicemarie, thank you!! Yes, that's the version I want to use!! I love his voice *SWOON* me too!! I have the whole soundtrack on my iPod and listen to it at least once a week ha! Also, 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' by TV Carpio on that soundtrack is beautiful! Quote: Originally Posted by kris Im walking down the isle to foxy lady by Jimi Hendrix and our first dance is to adam sandler singing I want to grow old with you. I DO NOT WANT TRADITIONAL!!!! Hahaha Awww! I love that adam sandler song!! Great choice!

thanks ladies! I've just started playing w/the logo making in ppt and this helps so much!!!

Here's my first one, thanks to many other ladies Now that I now how, I'll prob spend all weekend playing around, hahaha! Our actual colors are brighter yellow & turquoise, but those didn't look that great on the computer.

great idea! I love that y'all burnt the edges like that!! they'll love em!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart I got very excited when I saw this post because I felt like the only one! Ok so nothing is set in stone yet but here are my ideas: Wedding party processional - "Feeling Good" Michael Buble (my mother hates this idea) Brides processional - "Something" The Beatles Recessional - "I Want to Break Free" Queen Wedding party & Bride & Groom reception entrance - "Black & Gold" Sam Sparro First Dance "Look After You" The Fray (song gets me choked up so I'm still looking) Tell me if I'm crazy I love your ideas!! Have you heard Jim Sturgess' version of 'Something'(from Across the Universe)? Its beautiful. I LOVE The Beatles, but it's a nice modern version. Quote: Originally Posted by autjo IMO some of the untraditional songs we are using include Hey Ya (Obadiah Parker), 18th Floor Balcony (Blue October), stuff covered by Vitamin String Quartet and My Life Would Suck Without You (trying to find a cover version of this so it isn't all Kelly Clarkson in your face). My $.02 for what it is worth... I think picking songs has been the hardest part of the planning!!!!! Most of BDW wants non-traditional so the ideas you see here probably aren't as cliche as you may think. FI keeps reminding me that every wedding we have been to in the last 6 years have all used the here comes the bride and classical recessional music. So picking something that you love and really represents you and FI will make a statement and be unique in most of your guests eyes. I can't wait to see what other people post as "non-traditional songs"! Ooh good idea on finding the Kelly cover in an acoustic version! I might be "borrowing" some of yours and KittenHeart's ideas Quote: Originally Posted by amandseth We haven't decided on our first dance song yet, but our processional we are having a friend create for us. Ever since I've known my fiance his 'pump up' song has been 'Eye of the Tiger', before exams, presentations, nights out.... So our friend is going to turn 'Eye of the Tiger' into a classical, acoustic, lyricless version for us. We'll have it recorded before we go (luckily I've got a friend with the equipment to do it!) so he doesn't have to risk bringin his guitar. Hoping between the song (which will be a surprise to our guests) and our good friends ceremony (he's going to officiate and has been creative liscence), there will be enough humor infused in the event to keep me from being a bawling mess! lol That sounds like a blast!!!

Thanks for the heads up! I get that sometimes things happen, but seriously, that is a ridiculous amount of time to pass w/o receiving your order. I hate when crap like that happens!

Luv, luv, luv luv luv!! That blue is gorgeous!!

Quote: Originally Posted by bride2010 I must've taken a vacation from the real world 'cause I didn't even realize it's back! I saw the pilot episode in the spring and have been waiting all summer for it. I can't believe I've missed episodes already! ( No worries, doll! Hulu - Glee all 3 episodes!!

Hi Jenny! Welcome to the forum and congratulations!! You'll find so much helpful info on here to help figure out where you want to go.