FutureMrsYak

Quote: Originally Posted by duprk452 Ok so I heard back from Aja and it seems that there was a mix up and that I will not be charged the 400$ sunrise surcharge. So no worries! All I can say ladies is be sure to double check your invoices when they come in. Phew!! Thanks for clarifying for us!

Quote: Originally Posted by duprk452 SO.. I have a question. I received my final invoice today from Aja and on it there is a "sunset surcharge" of 400$. I was under the impression that this charge was only for CEREMONIES that were AFTER 4 on the weekend. Well my ceremony is at 2 on Friday, but my reception is at 6. So, my question is.. have any of you had this problem? Or has anyone had a situation similar to this and did you have to pay a sunset charge? I for one remember being told that I wouldn't have to pay this charge, but I can't find that e-mail to save my life. I was under the same impression! I sched my ceremony for 2 on Thursday, since Thursday is now included in their weekends! I would def question that charge! Now I'm only doing a semi private reception at a restaurant, and if i get charged because the reception is starting AT 4 I'll be livid!

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsRobart I was just saying on the 2011 Rates thread I'm starting to get really nervous based on the March '11 rates for my resort. Its looking like an easy 2K pp. Hoping that May's rates are little easier on the eyes for my poor guests :-s May rates should be lower. When the rates for my resort came out it was Jan-the end of March that were through the roof, then April then dropped dramtically. But of course that didn't help us, our wedding WAS January...but now it's December because of the rates.

Looove the picture frame idea! And my FI thinks its awsome. He has both of his grandparents left so he could easily get the pictures. My mothers passed when she was young...so I'd have to do some research on that...one weekend that they are away I'd have to go over and really dig through pictures! But that makes it even more of a surprise and I dont they would love that! I was thinking of doing 5 slots, and putting a picture of my brother and his wifes wedding picture. My FI sister is getting married in July so we'd be able to put them in too!

Quote: Originally Posted by jcooper79 Hi Ladies - Just returned from 12 days in Playa and was married on the 22nd. Everything was everything I could have asked for and more..!! Zulma's last words to me were, just tell all the girls on the forum to be patient. She was on top of everything anqd completely organized. There was not a lot of information on this forum about the hotel we stayed at and were married at but The Gran Porto Real was awesome!! I would definetly go back there again and everyone we brought with us said the same thing. The location was the best that I had been to in my 3+ trips to Playa. You girls will not be sorry you chose these hotels to be married in. Lots to do since we just got back today but feel free to ask me any questions and I will try and answer any I can. =) That is great to hear! Thank you!

Quote: Originally Posted by playa Hi Ladies, I recently booked my wedding at the Royal Playa Del Carmen for October, and I have not received very much information about anything. I was wondering how to get the ball rolling and how did you find a wedding coordinator? I love reading your comments and would appreciate any comments. Did you speak to someone that you sent the contract and deposit to? I would contact them to find out who your coordinator is for any questions you have. And this site makes the whole process a million times easier. Sometimes it is more useful to ask questions here then to ask the Michigan ladies! Happy planning!

I checked my Target yesterday they didn't have them. But I'm spreading the word to all of my family everytime they are in Target to check the dollar bins! : ) I will also check out that website to print our own, thats a good option too! Thanks ladies!

wow really? I am about to go to my Target right now and check the dollar bins! Thanks for the info!

I am having trouble finding pocket size Spanish for Dummies. Where has everyone bought them from? I've checked amazon, and barnes and noble online... I need 20-25 of them...

I know I can't wait to hear all of you April and May brides' reviews! My travel agent surprised me today! Yesterday we booked our room at Real for the week, and I paid for the 10 people who paid for flights already to change the flight, since we moved the wedding up. Long story short today my travel agent told me she upgraded us to Royal for the week- no extra charge! I'm so happy! The wedding will still be at Real though.

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Quote: Originally Posted by Lindobride14 A question for all of you -- I need to decide whether or not to send out save the dates yet. The problem is that our resort is still showing rack rates. If they don't go down, I will consider moving the date and/or the resort. Our STDs are very thorough information booklets with info describing the resort, our TA's info, etc. So I'm left with the decision of getting them out now to get the word out, and possibly having to redact it and send an edited version if our date/venue changes. Or waiting a bit longer to send them out. Our TA at Beach Bum Vacation is working diligently to get us answers asap and "can't see" the rates not coming down soon. What to do?!? PS: Pretty much everyone who will actually come knows our date already so getting time off work, etc shouldn't be an issue if we wait a bit. We sent out out STD/invites (I did message in the bottle) I sent those in January with our original wedding date of 1/11/11. Now we have moved the wedding up to 12/2/10. I'm not going through all of that sending an edited version. I just sent a lengthy email to everyone with the change...and prices and all.

vday bride are you will to split up the bags? I would love just 4 of the pink bags to use for my bridesmaids gifts...

Quote: Originally Posted by diamondpooch I have brand new unused yellow OOT bags I would be willing to sell you. I have 30 of them. Here is a pic (obviously minus the words): So these are just plain yellow bags? Im worried they might be too big...not sure I'll have enough to fit in there! But I may..how much are you selling them for?

I have been working with carole since Suzanna left. I've been trying to get a hold of Carole for a week now to confirm my wedding date has been changed. Every time I call they say.."shes out today" or "shes out all week" well today I finally asked for anyone else that can help me. I got a voicemail from Autumn who said Carole is out for a FEW weeks and she is taking over! She confirmed my date of 12/2...and said e-mail her with questions...but didn't leave her e-mail address! I want to e-mail her to send me an updated contract. Does anyone have Autumn's email adress?

Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO I'm so glad this worked out for you. I went through the same stress of changing mine from Jan 1 and I'm so relieved, I'm sure you are as well (now that it is done). Well I asked Carole to confirm 12/2 was available on Tuesday, she said it was. I'm yet to hear back from her that she booked me for that day. I've sent 2 emails and left a phone message. After all of this I just want to confirm that date so I can re book everyone! At this point I'm scared to re book until she says. I keep telling myself go ahead and re book everyone because she said it was available on Tuesday...and they do multiple weddings on the same day so I'm sure we're fine. But my maid of honor plans to come in the day before the wedding, and another bridesmaid plans to leave the day after the wedding...so I can't change the date again!

Quote: Originally Posted by MaggieandJay Ladies who are getting married in 2011. What are you finding is the avg Price per person you guests are spending on the trip? I am narrowing down resorts and the cost to my guest is one factor. A ballpark would be awesome! Thanks! PS This forum rocks and is so helpful! We just changed our wedding date this week due to 2011 prices coming out. For Real lowest room rate from Jan-end of March was $488/night. I didn't want my guests paying that, so it was worth it just to move it up to December. Check out their website, 2011 rates are listed. Flights really fluxuate depending on the area and all...our flights right now are about $470 from Albany-Cancun.

Great ideas! I'll take a look, thank you!

We're doing pool blue...no other color. But the bags don't really have to coordinate.

Hi Ladies! I'm wondering if anyone has any left over OOT bags. I'm looking for about 20 bags give or take. If you don't have any you are willing to sell please let me know of any good deals on these. I would like to spend as least as possible on them, but would also like a good quality bag that can be reused over and over again. Thanks guys!

We are also moving our wedding up to Dec. Real Playa del Carmen is listed as over $500 a night in Jan! In Dec it is currecntly 235! I'm going to cover the $150 fee for the 10 people who already booked their flights...its worth it for them to save more than double the amt!

So we are looking to moving our wedding up to last week in Nov/first week in Dec. I already paid my deposit and signed my contract for the original January wedding date. Has anyone experienced this? Do I have to repay deposit and all of that?!

I chose the gazeebo because i was thinking it may be a little more private than right on the beach...I didn't want sun bathers in my wedding pics! lol

Well ladies...I don't think I'm going to be a 2011 bride anymore : ( I checked prices yesterday as they were listed for our resort and they are about double than what the travel agent estimated. I can not expect my guests to pay that. The only solution I can think of is moving the wedding up to Nov or Dec. I need to talk to my TA who is out of the office today, because I already have 11 ppl booked with flights and all!