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PlayaWedding - I think it really depends on your WC. Last year some of the brides mentioned that they no longer offer the tres leches cake as a wedding cake. I don't remember why - but I know a few brides were not able to pick that cake. Then again - the Royal tends to make changes whenever it suits them. Crossing fingers you get your cake! Lisa - Did you have a tres leches wedding cake?

Rissa - If you search for Lady Di, she has pics from the resort photographer as well. I think most people used the resort photog bc it was in their package and since it's part of the cost - might as well. But most everyone is using or bringing their own. If you book a room for your outside photog you can get away with not having to pay the vendor fee. Also - if you make them part of your wedding guest list - you can avoid the vendor fee as well. I do believe that if they're a guest they need to have a room booked.

What customs issues did you have? Was it because of the starfish? Glad to hear you were able to carry your dress on board the plane. Did you make arrangements with the airline to keep it hung in first class or the captain's closet?

Ladies - thanks for all the fabulous comments. Anima- I am using destinationweddings.com myself. My travel agent does it all for me. I keep her in the loop of any plans I have & communications with my WC just in case I can't answer as quickly. She helped me out when the Royal made a mistake on booking another event as my wedding in the other ballrooms. She is booking both hotel and air for my guests. They should be a one stop shop. I haven't had issues with that from my guests. ViolaGirl - We did the legal part already and are having a symbolic wedding - which means you can ask a close person to officiate and you can have your vowels as you chose. Definitely makes life a tad easier if you don't want to deal with making it legal in Mexico. Kayla - Fantastic review!! So glad to hear that it all worked out despite a bit of rain. Can't wait to see your pics!!! You are quite the DIYer. I loved how your invites turned out. I went with classic an boring. LOL.... If only there was more than 24 hours in a day!! Did you get your dress steamed/pressed at the resort? Did you like how it turned out? Lisa - Love how your rehearsal dinner turned out. How did you get past their rule that you have to be a guest at the hotel to have a rehearsal dinner there? I remember last year there was an issue with that.

Hi Ladies!! I'm so excited!! I just came back from my bridal trial session for my bridal portraits next month. I just had to share. If you're Houston based and like what you see my makeup and hair person is Dorothy with www.YourMakeExpert.com. She is very reasonable - even does tattoo coverage too. So glad my photographer recommended her.

Rissa - My block is has both Royal and Gran Porto. The best man and one of my bridesmaids are bringing their children but we're providing childcare services during the wedding events. We did a mixture of room styles so we could have it in our room blocks for discounts. In case someone wanted a beach front walk out or large suite.