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Nic- Both dresses are gorgeous! and you're right..both are very similar in style. I haven't tried on any dresses yet but ppl say that you'll know when its the "right" dress. and it seems like you had that moment. I know exactly how you feel.. my family lives far away also

Try etsy.com ( i heart etsy).. i'm getting one like this.. seller: michaelangela

I spent about 2 hours reading this full thread!! So glad I found it!! Does anyone have swatches they can send me (will pay for shipping of course)? Also does anyone have pics of the boys suits?

Don't know whether to go with Blue or Green?? what do you think?

love the dress choices!!

V- what a great dress!! love Ann Taylor!

Just booked Sascha Gluck as my photographer! now.. if only I can finally get my dress..

FYI Brides- Â thought I'd share with you.. I just bought satin chair sashes at weddinglinensdirect.com and they were on sale for $8.90 for a pack of 10!!! AWESOME DEAL!!

Staicy- Thanks for the pics!! Vlvetter-Thanks for the price list!!

Hello fellow Riu Brides  Does anyone know how the tables are set up (or have pics) at chiliis for the semi-private dinner (rectangle, round?) so that I can start thinking of table decor?? Also i know you can purchase addtl. flowers for tables but is there anything that the hotel won't let us use (ie candles, etc?)

testing my ticker

Quote: Originally Posted by Nicyx Oooooo, how exciting, been on here a while now and spoke to lots of RPRM brides but never one who will be there when we are!!! ARGH!!! are you getting married on the Beach or at Gazebo... We have chose the Beach :-) We fly to Mexico on Sun 1st May :-) x We chose the Gazebo and also flying in on may1st!Exciting!

Nicyx-I'm changing my date for May4th at RPRM!! we'll see each other!

I couldn't find one either.. I used to be an April bride but had to change to May. =)

Just wondering if there are any May 2011 brides out there in the Riviera Maya?

Samira-loved ur review! thanks for including all the negatives-great info for future Riu brides and groomzilas..lol. Beautiful pic! =)

Awesome review!!!.. that was so helpful & thanks for all the details, costs, & great advice. Congrats!

great review! I love how your centerpieces turned out.. can i ask where you got the starfishes? Congrats

nucci- Week of April 25th. last week of the month for 7 days.

Hi Girls I was just chking the prices for the end of April for Rivera Maya and got a quote for $1600 for hotel & airfare!!! FANTASTIC news since a few weeks ago it was over $2200+ pp.

Hi girls, FYI I just checked pricing for the end of April next year and I can't believe this.. I got quoted $1690 for hotel and airfare from Seattle!! I'm ecstatic the prices are down. Just a few weeks ago, it was over $2000+.

jlerv- where on the riviera maya are you getting married? I was planning on sending invites even earlier.

Maracas are a great idea! kenlyn-i see your wedding is coming up soon, pls post if Playa has maracas in specific colors and price. I'd rather buy them there then take them with me. thx

Hey Jerzshortstuff, I know exactly how you feel since I was in your position a few weeks ago. Its sometimes overwhelming with all the information .. this is what I did. first find a resort that you really want to get married in. Second, Request for a wedding date that you want. The resort might even ask you about how many guests you're having and if they offer a wedding package, which one would you want. Then the resort will get back to you whether if that date is available or not. After that, you will need to confirm with the resort if you want to reserve that date. (my resort is giving me 3 months to confirm the date I requested. When I confirm, I should have a reservation set for that hotel as well. Each resort can be different on how they book weddings) My suggestion is to find a travel agent that has experience with destination weddings and the location you want. I've been in constant contact with my TA, who will give me pricing any minute now on hotel rates and airfare. Once we get the rates, my TA will book our reservation with the hotel then I can confirm on the final date. Hope this helps. =)

Just sent out STD for April 25 RPRM. When are you gals sending out your actual invites?