LynnieS

Haha- men! I know what you mean about boarding dogs! I have two labs and it is ridic how expensive it is!

wow, those are gorgeous. sorry im not a 9.5! I say keep them anyways-haha!

Wow, its good to hear that so many of you are getting things done with Zulma. Ive also been in contact with her and Michele at the resort because of a miscommunication error in the states and have had no problems. They are all great! Ive actually heard good things about the cocktail menu. I don't think anything at the resort is bad

Um, its no wonder they won, that album is amazing!! You should feel very lucky! Congrats on you wedding and thanks for sharing.

Yeah, Zulma said they were standard but I just wasnt seeing them on BDW bride pics. Maybe I just didn't look hard enough. Thanks ladies!

does anybody know if they have lighting for the beach reception? Zulma sent me pics of the reception set up and they had lights under the tables. . . really neat! But no other past Royal bride has lit up tables in her pics and lights aren't in the checklist. thanks

Wow, thanks for this, hard to say no!

Wow, that is scary that the hotel is all booked. All my guests are booked but just think how busy the resort will be! Boo

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di A cocktail hour, reception and an extra hour of reception for a non resort guest is $100 for our wedding! We are already over 35 people for our package and my FI's aunt along with her husband invited her sister/brother since they live in Cozumel. That means $400 for four of them. I wish I can tell her no her siblings can't go because we don't know them but I don't want to be rude! I told FI to put kibosh on anyone else inviting other people. His sister's boss wanted to go. I nicely said Hell No! Just keep in mind that extra costs can add up after you exceed the maximum guests, especially if they're non resort guests. LadyDi- I know what you mean!! I was expecting 10 at our wedding and the FI keeps inviting more people who we didn't send invites to. OMG!! We are up to 50 and my budget is already surpassed, not to mention the resort is almost full and people are staying outside the resort and its not like you can tell guests to pay for themselves! What's a girl to do

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbum1285 I sent yet another email to my WC asking questions... one of them being about the tres leches cake. If she ever gets back to me I'll let yall know what she says. I'm crossing my fingers that it's still available. You definitely CAN have tres leches, I emailed the resort directly!

I love this dress! Gorgeous. And you are getting married on my b-day yay!!!

Oh, jesmcan, I did know that! That place looks AMAZING! Good choice Has anyone thought about doing disposable cameras and having the guests take pics? Wonder if I could get those down in Mexico so I don't have to travel with them?

yeah, it wasn't on my choice list either, I was very confused. Thats very sad!

Quote: Originally Posted by jesmcan wow I missed a very active day today so again I'm sorry but we all seem to have gotten different answers for the canapes and food choices. I am not having my reception at the royal anymore so even with out the ultimate luxury package I was told you get 4 choice for the cocktail hour. I sent Zulma my choices and three were hot and one cold and she said no problem. I had her put it in writing so I don't its extra for the hot apps. Again who knows though. Oh yes ladies wondering about cake options the tres leches was amazing! it was very buttery and moist and very light. I just loved it!. I am worried about giving my dress and having them steam it. I don't know why but my worst fear is that something would happen. Has anyone considered bringing their own steam machine? Someone suggested I do this but I have never even used one. Wondered if you guys had any thoughts on this? When did you decide to not have your reception at the Royal? Did I miss something? So sad to hear!! I am NOT giving them my dress!!! Way too scared and yes I am bringing my own steamer. I found a handheld steamer in a magazine for very cheap ($30)

Quote: Originally Posted by duprk452 We did not get a package, we decided to do a la carte. We are having a three hour private reception, though. She told me that this included a four course meal. I think it is extra for a four course meal, adding soup, so be careful. I did not think soup was worth the extra money. I cant remember the exact price but it is on the royal's wedding website I am also doing classic and upgrading as needed. It ended up being cheaper for us even have 50 guests! We are simple people and didn't need a whole lot extra

Quote: Originally Posted by dianep i think it's $30 to steam the dress, according to the price sheet i received. much better than i expected! and as far as you texas ladies complaining about the weather? i'm from minneapolis and would happily trade you ANY time!! talk about a loooong winter, ugh! nah, actually we've even had some of ALL our snow melting over the last couple of days. it's mid-30s now and (sad to say) that feels pretty nice. i am more than ready, though, for hot sun on my back and sand in my toes! Dianep, I will be moving close to you very soon, pretty bummed to go farther north since our winter has been so bad!

Quote: Originally Posted by sugaredviolets I haven't been able to find anything...so I bought these as "back-up" to calm my nerves. Womens - American Eagle - Brit Peep-toe Flat - Payless Shoes I think these are very cute!!! you should go with them. They would also look cute with a shoe pin that is sparkly if you like that

Very well put together!! I love it

That is sooo pretty!

Vert cute! You did a great job!

OOOh, good resort! You'll have a blast. Congrats!

Congrats and welcome!!! I just had a friend get married in the DR and loved it! Good choice. Good luck planning

Hi Kim, WOW!! congratulations!! I looked into the Sandals Whitehouse and decided to go to Mexico instead and regretting it a bit. You will love it, so secluded and romantic. Good luck with planning

Quote: Originally Posted by carolina24 i bought hot pink shoes for a pop! i love them!! i wanted my shoes to be my "something blue" but felt it didn't do with the venue. i got the pink ones b/c they're hot and tropical and if we were doing a traditional wedding, id have to get shoes that matched the dress Carolina24- what shoes did you get? I'd love to see them (I need inspiration!!)

Quote: Originally Posted by Island Bride LynnieS-How awesome! Reese is truly a phenominal dress! The back is absolutely breathtaking! I just got it fitted today and I go pick it up March 10th so Ill actually get to see what its really suppose to look like on me then! Are you doing the bussle (sp?) Hi IslandBride! You're so lucky! I get my fitted on March 22 and can't wait. Im not sure about the bustle, would it be hard to do one on such a flow-y dress? Ill ask the experts when I get there I guess. Congrats on your dress!! -Lyndsay