Qgirl2, 1. We are looking for a photographer and video people yet. Anyone ever use Blue Lens? Or have recommendations. Our budget is around $3500 for both. I think someone used Blue Lens on this thread last April or May and gave them a good review. As for $3500 budget, I think it is a bit tight if you want a whole day coverage for both, but I am sure it is feasible, if you cut on the hours of coverage or bring someone new from home who wants to build his/her portfolio. 2. I have seen in almost all of the review that people got married in the gazebo and not on the beach? Any reason for this? We choose the beach but now I am concerned. If you have pictures of your beach wedding please send or post them. I am looking for ideas for decor and lighting as well as decor for the ceremony. The gazebo area is shaded, so it is more private, comfy to get married there, and nice to host a cocktail party after the ceremony. There were a few brides who got married on the beach as well, I didn't see any runner but some brides used rose petals on the sand. Please note that the beach is not very private because in addition to the existing resort guests, it is a public beach next to the ferry's pier. 3. Does anyone know if the resort has a runner or aisle they can put down on the beach for rent? like I said, no runner, just petals. Plus it can be windy on the beach, so the runner may fly away. 4.I have some ideas for gift bags, but can always use more. We are not doing favors because we are going to give a gift bag. I didn't give any OOT bags because I got translators, lawyers, nurse, doctors as guests, and the Royal gives Pringles chips and juice boxes in their rooms everyday. Therefore, most of the OOT bag cute ideas were not that useful. However, I did order some can jackets, customized mugs and shooter glasses from Factory 21 as favors. 5. Do you bring your own menus etc...and they put them out? I didn't print out the menu due to the lack of time, and they didn't print them nor put them out. However, I posted my menu on my wedding website, and my guests picked their main course. No one asked about the menu. It is a nice detail to have, but not a must. 6. I have been having some troubles with my coordinator. What exactly will they put our for you for decor? She makes it sound like you have to have someone from your wedding party do all of it?? I know how you feel, but don't worry about it. Given the Royal is a wedding factory, the on-site WCs are super experienced, and they know all the steps and make sure all the details are on the spot! Sometimes, they even make the impossible...possible! As your date approaches, after they nag you on and on to make appointment with the spa and pay for the whole thing, you will be assigned to an on-site WC. She will schedule a meeting before the wedding in which you will bring all your decors (if you have any)..and tell her how and where you would want them to be place. She will also tell you..step by step...i.e. what time she will come to pick you up from your room, what time the men and the guests should be at the ceremony location and with walkie talkie to make sure you will walk down at the right time. Therefore, don't stress too much on this.
Every detail is truly amazing, congratz!