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Congrats and welcome to the forum!

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

Congrats, welcome to the forum!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di Hey ladies...as promised, I complied all of questions I asked Kimberly. If you have more questions that are not in the document, please add the questions to the document. The answers are subject to change like the vendor fee. It is now $300 instead of $100 when I first signed my contract. Can someone confirm that $300 is the new vendor fee? Jesmcan, your answer is in my FAQs document...sorta. Hey- I'm unable to open the document. Would you mind emailing it to me [email protected] Thanks!

Congrats on finding your dress! It's beautiful and you look great in it.

Gorgeous!! Congrats you did an amazing job!

you look beautiful, thanks for sharing!

So excited...my save the dates came in today! I got them from weddingpaperdivas.com. They were extremely reasonable with prices and you can order samples for $1 each. FYI - when I ordered a few samples to check them out in person they came with a $10 off coupon.

I just found this thread and would love to find out prices or photographer recommendations. I'm planning on doing this sometime over the summer. Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di Yes, TA Jennifer! Me too! Isn't she the best. That is good to know that she is authorized to handle any paperwork from the Royal. What a relief!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di This is a thorn in the side! Ugh. My TA will be helping me with any necessary paperwork for The Royal because her agency has permission to work with The Royal. She told me that someone will get back to me eventually and if not, her agency will take care of it. Ladies, if you do not have a TA, this is a perfect situation where you definitely need a TA! Are you working with a TA from BDW?

Quote: Originally Posted by jamk32179 Hi Ladies, Just called my WC again and was told people quit and they are overwhelmed with phone calls. I made a comment that yesterday I was told their email wasn't working and the gal didn't confirm nor deny that. I'm rather curious as to what really is going on there. I explained I have been trying to get ahold of her for the past week via phone and email with no response. I'll let you know if I get any other information. If anyone else is working with Suzanna, apparently she is still there. Suzanna is my WC as well. I haven't had any reason to contact her since the New Year. She has been wonderful to work with so far. Normally she is very responsive. Thank god she is still there! Hopefully they get the s**t together soon.

Quote: Originally Posted by kaleighj I have seen a few posts that contradict each ohter, but some of them are old, so maybe that is why. I am wondering if I have my wedding at the Royal (which generally doesnt allow kids) will allow kids at the resort for the wedding and the wedding events held at the resort? I would have my guests with kids stay at the Gran Porto Real across the street, but would like the children at the wedding, etc. Some posts say that kids can come to wedding and wedding events, and some say no kids allowed. Does anyone have updated information regarding this question. Thanks!! Children are allowed to attend private wedding events at the Royal. I'm doing the same thing having family and friends with kids stay at the Gran Porto and have them come over to the Royal for the wedding and welcome party.

Quote: Originally Posted by lolo Here is my dress. I ordered it online at Bridalgown.net after havimg a horrible experience at the bridal shop that carried Pronovias. Couldn't find it anywhere in the city. Online store was great dress is definatley authentic and I saved $800!! No pics of me in it yet looks a bit different on me i'm not 6 ft tall and a size 00 LOL!~ Congrats!! Your dress is gorgeous!! I love Pronovias!! I went to their store in NYC twice and loved all of their dresses just not on me.

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

Quote: Originally Posted by KLee147 Wow! Just wow! I love all the detailing on your dress. It's going to be stunning on your wedding day. Just for curiosity how far off is it from what you expected to get? I know mine was a complete 180. Thanks! It wasn't a complete 180. I knew I wanted a mermaid type fit for the dress but all of the dresses I was seeing in magazines that I thought I liked were much simpler. I never expected to end up with a dress with a lot of beading and detail. I actually wasn't that crazy about it when I saw it on the hanger and wasn't hesitant to try it on. But I am so glad that I did and I couldn't be happier now. The best advice I can offer anyone is try it on not matter what it looks like on the hanger! Almost every dress looks different once it's on.

Thanks ladies for all of your compliments!! I've been smiling since Saturday when I bought it!

I finally found my dress!!! I'm SO EXCITED!! It's not what I expected to get but once I put it on I knew it was the one I didn't want to take it off! It's a David Tutera. The celebrity wedding planner from "My Fair Wedding" on WE. He just launched his own line of bridal gowns. I had an appointment at Bridal Reflections in NYC and he happened to have a trunk show there that weekend. I got to meet him, he was really nice and very honest which I really appreciated. I can't wait for it to come in!!

Quote: Originally Posted by sosayi I am possibly thinking of there, too! Are you still planning on that? If not, why? THanks! Hi - I ended up choosing The Royal Playa del Carmen for two reasons. 1. The Royal is right in the center of Playa del Carmen so my guests can easily go where they'd like, the Fairmont would have required taxis to go anywhere. 2. The Royal is an all-inclusive resort so I think I will be more affordable for my guests to travel if they know their food and alcohol are included with their room. The Fairmont looks AMAZING!! If I weren't trying to accommodate a large of group of people I would have choosen that resort. I am definitely planning on vacationing there sometime in the future. Good luck with your planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO Question: What is the usual deposit/retainer percentage (of total package) and process to hire a photographer? ...just wanna get an idea of what is standard I'm using Del Sol and they asked for a 50% deposit.