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I'm going to have to add everything up. I've spent, spent and SPENT!

Cut pics, Jen! I love the one with you guys eating before the wedding, lol! Thanks for still hanging around to answer our questions!

O.K.-I did a quick email search and am copying and pasting what my WC sent about cocktail hr. "Ok the cocktail hour is $10 per person for champagne and cold canapés or $15 for champagne with cold and hot canapés or $20 for open bar with cold and hot canapés. You do get all the canapés listed, you don’t have to choose." Also, the cocktail hr. is confirmed for the central garden. Why the hell are we paying extra for open bar and everyone is already paying money to stay and money for the reception? if I had to do it all over again, I would not plan to have my wedding here. Sorry ladies, but I'm not feeling very positive right now. I emailed Julie about moving to the gazebo beach. Keep your fingers crossed!

Quote: Originally Posted by jesmcan msglave - depending on which garden? there is a garden right in the middle of the resort which is not near the gazebo. However the garden right behind the gazebo which is where we are doing our cocktail hour is right there! I am getting nervous now about all of this I am pretty sure that it's in the central garden. Julie said they usually want you to have it in the same place, but since there's a wedding there, we can't have it. I'm not even sure that I want to have it anymore :-( Quote: Originally Posted by jenconrad msglave - the beach i was taking about is on the gran porto side of the pier that splits the two resorts beaches. I saw a ceremony set up there and it was beautiful! We never were able to get close to the receptions on the pelicanos beach (which is on the Royal side of the pier) although it sounded like they were having a blast! One night there were three receptions on the beach at the same time, one infront of the gazebo, one on central beach and on on pelicanos beach. They all had djs and they all were loud and having a great time! If I had to pick a beach I would pick the gazebo beach as it isnt as close to all the beach chairs. They all are far enough apart though that it should be a great time in all locations! They really do have lots of weddings at the same time but i cant see them putting a cocktail in the garden closest to the gazebo at the same time. Also if you are not happy with this they will do their very best to change things jsmcan- the whole wc thing was so crazy and unprofessional with the us coordinators it broke my heart! Luckily the wcs at the royal really sympathized and switched me back to the royal gazebo for 6pm. Unfortunatly then the 5pm gazebo bride flipped that there was another wedding after hers (she didnt have a cocktail or anything) so i got moved to 4pm at the royal gazebo, which hilariously was the original time and place I had when I booked last year! Thanks for the reassurance but not feeling very positive :_-( I'm getting ready to email my WC to see if the gazebo beach is available. Quote: Originally Posted by jenconrad No its not different ends of the beach. The gazebo beach and pelicanos beach are at opposite ends with central beach right in the middle. Fiance says approx 100 yds from central beach to pelicanos. I suck at distances. If the gazebo beach is free I would grab that for sure! This is too close! Quote: Originally Posted by callamonster Julie told me that it was $10 pp for the champagne only, $15 for open bar with cold appetizers, and $20 for open bar with hot appetizers. We went with the open bar and cold I think I got different prices. This is so frustrating! Quote: Originally Posted by kerrimark2010 I don't remember who it was, but a photographer posted on this thread a while back and said that the light conditions under those circumstances were not optimal. He suggested having the guests outside the gazebo, the attendants on the stairs to either side, and the bride and groom closer to the gazebo entrance. I may be able to find the post if I look hard enough... It was a few posts back. If you go to Jesmcan's website, she posted their photos. Personally, lighting or not, I don't like the way it looks.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO What signifies a "private reception". For example, with the luxury packages we get a private reception.....soooo ok, i know kids come come, but what really makes it "private"? If i had a classic package and wanted a beach reception, wouldnt it be the same? Does anyone know? This is exactly what we did. The semi-private is at a restaurant. You basically get tables setup for the party. The beach reception is only for your party so that's what makes it private. Quote: Originally Posted by super19 Last week when I was at the Royal I did see two receptions going on at the same time but one was on the beach and one in the garden area. I believe they do what they can to keep them as far apart as possible. Jen I just found out that there is a wedding in the gazebo right after ours. What makes it really bad is that we were thinking about having a cocktail hour and they said we would have to have it in the garden because of the wedding. I'm wondering how close these two (garden & gazebo) are. Then, I found out that both receptions would be at the beach at the beach at the same time. Ours is at Pelicano's beach and my WC said theirs is at a different section of the beach. I don't know how far or close these are but I do not want to see/hear someone else's party! Booooooo! Does anyone even know what the beach is like right by Pelicano's? I hope it's not really tight like some of the pics I've seen. Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO You guys, I have had weird wedding dreams for past two night lol Last night I dreamt that my wedding was in a church and I was spectating in the back pew until I realized "it's MY wedding!" So I go to the back and get ready and notice my skirt? is too big, so I ask my MOH to help. She gets those clamps that they use to fit your dress if it's too big at bridal salons to clamp it tighter lol. (oh and its a brown skirt lol) Then I look in the mirror and I have an 80's high ponytail to the side and i look jacked up haha. I turn around and they have already started walking down the aisle and stuff with music. I tell them to wait cuz i'm not ready and lookin busted, but they wont listen to me lol and MOH wont help me look better. They wouldnt even give me my veil or bouquet! Bah hahaha Anyone else have weird dreams? LOL!!! Too funny. I had been wearing my hair really short (like a boy) for the past few years. Once my FI proposed, I started to grow it out and now it's really thick and full with nice length. I had a dream just the other night that I cut all of my hair off. I wasn't even upset in the dream until I thought about how he would react, LOL! Quote: Originally Posted by jenconrad I posted my review...I feel like I left out so much stuff as there was tons to say! About the ceremony...wow the Royal gazedbo is beautiful i cant say enough about it! I would not recommend the beach, it seemed way too busy! Thoug i am sure they stop people from walking around it. The prettiest beach spot I thought was on the Porto side of the pier the way it looked with the giant palm trees was beautiful!  Thanks for the review Jen! I'm glad everything worked out for you. I can't wait to see the pics :-) My WC told me our reception is on the beach by Pelicano's. What do you mean when you say the Porto side? Do you know what the beach by Pelicano's is like? Thanks!

Congrats on your engagement! Welcome to the site. You'll find all kind of help/tips here. Happy planning!

Welcome to the site. You'll find all kind of help/tips here. Happy planning!

Welcome to the site. You'll find all kind of help/tips here. Happy planning!

Hi Lenore. Welcome to the forum. You will find so much help here. There are tons of beaches! Maybe you can decide on where you want to visit (North America, Mexico, South America) then decide on a beach.

It depends on how bright the purple is. Pink or pewter would look good.

Thanks for sharing the site. Jenine'smom, can you post a pic?

I like the candy cigars with the note. You got a winner!

Thanks for sharing this list!

This is an awesome thread! I'm sure your wedding is going to be beautiful! Can you share the anatomy of a hangover and table number (tequila) signs? Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by PinkLemonade83 Jannae, that Melissa sweet dress is gorgeous! !! i am having a pnina tornai dress made i will try and attach a pic and see what you guys think. This dress is really pretty!

Quote: Originally Posted by damaris Ok so I'm going crazy and I'm stressed. When me and FI decided to do a destination wedding our family members said we were inconsiderate. They said "You must not want anyone there , it's too expensive". Now it seems not only are they going but they are bringing extra guests!!! Initially I assumed our guest count would be around 60 people. I come from a huge Dominican family so most of those guest were mine. I sent out around 95 invites(this was cut down from 150) just knowing that I would get a lot of nos. Well to my surprise people are saying yes and oh by the way I'm also bringing the kids and MIL so that she can babysit. WTH!!!!!! Or my bridesmaid who RSVP'd for 2 but I find out from her Mom, who was not invited that she is also now coming. ? Or my personal fave, my Cousin's Wife who kindly told me her Husband can't go but its her plus 5. I was so upset that I was venting at a friend's BBq yesterday (he RSVP'd for him and his wife) and he overheard me so he decided to tell me that they're bringing their son and a Nanny, but not to worry she's not going to the wedding. Ok so when was he gonna tell me this? I appreciate that people love us enough to want to spend our wedding with us. What I'm having an issue with is that people are not using common sense to ask me is it ok for me to bring guest #3 or 4 or in some cases 5. Or that they are RSVPing for one amount and are planning to show up with another. Like I said my estimate at the beginning was 60 and right now with the maybe's its at 103 people. Needed to vent!!! I fell you on the ka-ching. You should ask your cousin's wife, "So, are your friends gonna be okay with you coming to the wedding without them? or so how did you friends react when you told them they wouldn't be able to attend the wedding? or Are your friends gonna be okay hanging out while you're at the wedding? LMAO! The nerve. I would be it right back on her." Quote: Originally Posted by stachr I totally know what you mean about people having common sense. We're having our legal ceremony before going down to Cabo for our symbolic wedding. We have only invited parents to the legal ceremony and FI's mom said a few weeks ago "so and so have decided they are coming to the legal ceremony instead of Mexico" Thank gosh FI said "they weren't invited, they don't have that option!" haha Yay for your FI!!!!! That's awesome! What would make them believe they were even invited? Wow!

Quote: Originally Posted by Girasole Ok so I just bought 100 clear plastic vertical ID badge holders with a zipper closure...I only need 10 so once I get them in I will have some to sell. If you are interested pm me. How much are you selling them for?

Quote: Originally Posted by cathyandchin My umbra ether frame came in from amazon... When I was explaining to FI and family the plan they looked at me like I was crazy! It's an 8x10 frame but you have to use it vertically (skinny and tall) to put in the sand. I'm going to glue in the panes and try it out but I'm a little skeptical... Keeping my fingers crossed. Let us know how it turns out!

Quote: Originally Posted by kerrimark2010 Another question: Is everyone working with a travel agent? We were just planning to have our guests book through expedia or their own TAs, whichever is more convenient for them... Thanks! We are giving our guests a choice. We have an agent they can use, they can use their own or they can book online. So far, we've had people book online and through our agent. I really don't have a preference as long as they get there, LOL! Some of the ladies have said if the resort overbooks, the guests who book online will be the first ones who will dropped.

Okay ladies, I need to vent. One of my FI coworkers told him Thursday that she had been trying to get in touch with the travel agent for about two weeks and her calls have yet to be answered. WTF? I had to call and show my butt. When I called, I found out that she was on her first day of vacation. I wasn't even aware that she was going to be out and wasn't going to be able to book during that time. Also, the prices of the trip have gone up over the past couple of weeks so of course the trip for my FI's coworker has increased. Next, I've been in touch with Ivan (DJ) over the past month or so. He's been really great at answering questions. About a week or so ago, I emailed him the changes we want to make to the contract and told him we had the down payment for the dance floor and services and guess what? I haven't heard from him. I even sent a follow up email and still haven't heard from him. Why is it hard to give people money? I think I know which song I want to come in to but I may have to shorten it. I don't want to cut off my favorite part of the song because it's later. Does anyone know about how long it takes to enter the gazebo? Glad to have you all!

Okay ladies, I haven't been on here in days so please excuuse the long post. Quote: Originally Posted by jesmcan uuggghhh of course lol well you know from what the other ladies have said I think I am just not going to sweat it for now lol. I think everything changes daily. When it get closer to my date I armed with my e-mails that have everything in writing. What can we do you know I'm sure it will all work out. Quote: Originally Posted by RunningBride24 That's for that!!!!!! Thanks to all you girls for the welcome! BTW - YES, ordered the dress! It gets shipped May 21st!! AHHH!!! Welcome to the forum! YAY for finding your dress! Quote: Originally Posted by ~Stephanie~ Ok well, I thought the tiki torches were included too! Good. I must have been giving misinformation. Quote: Originally Posted by dianep i think it's pretty terrible the mexico can tell you that you can't have any mention of god in your wedding ceremony. that's a huge thing for a lot of people to simply cut out of their lives. makes me glad i'm doing a symbolic ceremony - i definitely want there to be a prayer in there - this is my WEDDING after all! I'm going to have someone sing the Lord's Prayer-the one that starts--Give us this day, our daily bread, you said you would... Quote: Originally Posted by dianep from what i've heard, the tiki torches are included (i believe it's a set of 5) but it would cost extra to have flowers added to them. i'm planning to buy some tulle or organza to add some color to the huppah - maybe i'll just buy some extra fabric so there's enough to tie some onto the tiki torches, too. Great! When I buy my chair sashes, I will buy extra to tie around the tiki torches. Quote: Originally Posted by jesmcan Hi girls, I wanted to share Julie & Greg's wedding from the royal that I received from Del Sol! Take note to their comment in their blog, "****IMPORTANT NOTE FOR FUTURE ROYAL BRIDES**** Please have your ceremony set up like this example, bride + groom + officiant at the edge of the gazebo, bridal party, guests and family outside. When choosing to have everybody inside, even when your party is small, the light conditions are very hard and not as pretty as this idea. I wonder if the white runner and the candles were included because I know about you guys but I love it! Thanks for sharing! Quote: Originally Posted by kerrimark2010 Hi ladies! Just wanted to introduce myself - I've been reading the thread for like a week now, and this is my first post! My FI and I are confirmed at The Royal PDC on Nov. 4th, 2010. I've learned so much from this thread (it helped me decide on the location), so thanks already for all the great info you all have given me. A couple questions for you all: 1) Which photographers did you all decide on? I'm kicking around like 5 right now. 2) Has anyone worked with Rebekah? She's my stateside WC, and she's been super fast. So excited to get to know you all! Welcome to the forum! We are still working on our photographer. Julie is my WC and she's been wonderful! Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO Welcome Kerri! Does anyone know if you can bring water over in bulk? Weird question, I know, but i want to do the customized water bottles and I don't know if that poses a customs issue. Hmm.... Lisa, you can print your labels and take them with you. Carrying the water on may be so heavy (and could make you pay extra.) You can swipe water at the resort or get it from Walmart. You can put your labels on there. Quote: Originally Posted by jujeemd Hey girls, just wanted to post Zulma's response for my question on the ceremony musician: Response: "He doesn’t speak English please send me your needs Suggestion for songs: Bridesmaids song Bride song Song for signing of certificate (couple and witnesses) Song as a wedding march" Thanks!

Is this still for sell? The envelopes are 5.00 each or for a pack?

Really cute badges.

You all can get them for .39 each at Security imaging.

Quote: Originally Posted by laurenvuitton ME too Ms Glave - I'm from Chicago too! Hey Chi-town, What side of town are you on?