ROYAL PLAYA DEL CARMEN BRIDES: were kids allowed for the day? ...and other questions

[kshows03]

 

Originally Posted by JHarris 

Ladies!! I need your support! This country music concert is turning into a major pain in my backside. Yes I had a semi-bridezilla moment and asked their event planner to ask them to change their start time. LOL... There is a silver lining, a girl that originally booked the 17th of June actually canceled. So I may just change my wedding from June 16th to June 17th. However, I'm a little mad! I sent out my save the dates! Now I have 75 people to contact. 

 

Crossing my fingers that my vendors are able to switch days and it's just a minor hiccup. 

 

I wonder if I can get compensated or get something free for this hassle? Any suggestions? 

Wow!!  I can totally empathize with you right now.  The fiance and I booked our day and time with The ROYAL through the online booking forum a year and a month in advance.  When we started working with the wedding coordinator she kept asking us to pick a day and we explained that we already had one with a confirmation number and everything (this is like 9 months out).  She still was acting confused saying she didn't see one so we sent the original email we got with the confirmation and deposit receipt.  She then lets us know (without apologizing...by the way) that we will have to pick a different day or go earlier in the day because now at this point there was already another wedding going on at this time.  We had picked the date 2-12-11 (which we think is cool and the number 12 has significant meaning in my family) so we really didn't want to change it.  They suggested we just get married the day before or after or next door...like it "really easy to change these things."  Needless to say, we sucked it up and just took the earlier time, but our WC asked us to write a formal compliant (in writing) and you know what we got out of it?  Hot Appetizers at the Cocktail Hour!!  WTF?!?  REALLY?!?!  YOU'RE KIDDING RIGHT?!?!  Nope...that was their compromise!

 

If I was you though and you really don't find significance with the date, I would change to avoid the concert.  Most of my guests are scheduled to arrive two days in advance, so it would have worked out fine, we just didn't want to give up that date! 

 

Good Luck~

 

<3 Kayla

[jesmcan]

Lucky you I did'nt even get the final bill yet. Did everything look ok? I am so nervouse that something is going to be slipped in there or wrong lol
 

Originally Posted by Lisa DSO 

 

She sent me the final bill on Monday cuz i asked her, but no way/link to pay and I've sent a couple of emails asking lol. 
 

[Lisa DSO]

 

 

Originally Posted by jesmcan 

 

Lucky you I did'nt even get the final bill yet. Did everything look ok? I am so nervouse that something is going to be slipped in there or wrong lol

 

 

Honestly, it was pretty much what is listed on the real site under luxury package (itemized with 0.00 next to it) and the price of that package + blood work (although I'm having symbolic)

 

[danielle6680]

Chicago Bride 2011 - I bought a Maggie Sottero (great for desinations) and their minimum for order time is 6 months.  Anything less than that requires a rush fee...at least according to the salon I bought from.  The salon actually picked up the rush cost, so no additional fee for me.  If you're willing to drive to the suburbs, I went to Eva's of Orland Park.  Very reasonable. 

[ChicagoBride2011]

 

 

Originally Posted by danielle6680 

 

Chicago Bride 2011 - I bought a Maggie Sottero (great for desinations) and their minimum for order time is 6 months.  Anything less than that requires a rush fee...at least according to the salon I bought from.  The salon actually picked up the rush cost, so no additional fee for me.  If you're willing to drive to the suburbs, I went to Eva's of Orland Park.  Very reasonable. 

 

 

Danielle, I just realized you're from Chicago!  I went to Eva's in Oak Lawn and it was disasterous, horrible.  I know the Eva's in Orland is owned separately so maybe I'll check it out.  I'm going to a place in Villa Park on the 23rd to check out the Maggie Sottero.  Do you know how much these rush fees cost? 

[Lisa DSO]

 

 

Originally Posted by ChicagoBride2011 

 

 

 

 

 

Danielle, I just realized you're from Chicago!  I went to Eva's in Oak Lawn and it was disasterous, horrible.  I know the Eva's in Orland is owned separately so maybe I'll check it out.  I'm going to a place in Villa Park on the 23rd to check out the Maggie Sottero.  Do you know how much these rush fees cost? 

 

You may luck out depending on the style. I picked my dress and when she went to order it, she said they have ONE in your size and color! they shipped it within a week 

[msglave]

I LOVE ETSY!!!!! I am so addicted. I got the most beautiful barefoot sandals from there too! It is exciting but I am starting to feel so rushed!

Originally Posted by rosieposie 

mine came in today too! well, my earrings. my bracelet came in last week! both from etsy, love love love! so addicted to that site...now on a mission to find a necklace....

wow, 65 days! SOOOO exciting!!!!! can't wait to see pix and read all about it!!!!!

 

 

That is a good suggestion. Check to be sure you can get the time you want!
 

Originally Posted by JHarris 

Risa,

you are so right!! Why stress when there's a solution. So far all my vendors but one have responded that they are open for the date change. YAY!! If it was another wedding next door - I probably wouldn't care but since it's a concert - that can be disruptive. I've contacted the majority of our guests and everyone is cool with Friday. In fact they were much more open to Friday so they can save a day of travel & room pay.

 

Cross your fingers my last vendor who is my makeup/hair person agrees. =)

 

It sounds like it's working out for the best this way. LOL....
 

I can't believe our dates are coming up so soon! It seems like we just had months and months. Lisa, why do you have to pay for blood work if its symbolic?
 

Originally Posted by Lisa DSO 

Hey ladies, how do we make our final payment? I've been asking my WC all week, but no reply yet. I'm 47 days out but she hasn't asked for my checklist or payment or anything ..hmm

Jes, did Zulma ask you to send it in or did you send it because you knew it was due?

Originally Posted by jesmcan 

Lisa I know i'm 30 days from leaving today!! I sent my stuff in 3 weeks ago and guess what nothing. I would just send everything in. They send you the final bill and than a link to pay everything on line
 

 

Originally Posted by kshows03 

 

Wow!!  I can totally empathize with you right now.  The fiance and I booked our day and time with The ROYAL through the online booking forum a year and a month in advance.  When we started working with the wedding coordinator she kept asking us to pick a day and we explained that we already had one with a confirmation number and everything (this is like 9 months out).  She still was acting confused saying she didn't see one so we sent the original email we got with the confirmation and deposit receipt.  She then lets us know (without apologizing...by the way) that we will have to pick a different day or go earlier in the day because now at this point there was already another wedding going on at this time.  We had picked the date 2-12-11 (which we think is cool and the number 12 has significant meaning in my family) so we really didn't want to change it.  They suggested we just get married the day before or after or next door...like it "really easy to change these things."  Needless to say, we sucked it up and just took the 

I didn't realize you ladies were from CHicago. We should have a meetup!

Originally Posted by danielle6680 

Chicago Bride 2011 - I bought a Maggie Sottero (great for desinations) and their minimum for order time is 6 months.  Anything less than that requires a rush fee...at least according to the salon I bought from.  The salon actually picked up the rush cost, so no additional fee for me.  If you're willing to drive to the suburbs, I went to Eva's of Orland Park.  Very reasonable. 

Originally Posted by ChicagoBride2011 

Danielle, I just realized you're from Chicago!  I went to Eva's in Oak Lawn and it was disasterous, horrible.  I know the Eva's in Orland is owned separately so maybe I'll check it out.  I'm going to a place in Villa Park on the 23rd to check out the Maggie Sottero.  Do you know how much these rush fees cost? 

[Jenny310]

Lisa you have Elso too right?? I haven't heard anything yet!!

[Jenny310]

 

 

Originally Posted by JHarris 

 

Okay, let's try one more time!!

 

Here are the pics for my flowers:

 

1. These are my bridesmaids bouquets - minus the eucalyptus leaves. I made a mistake.  

 

 

2. Groom's Boutonniere:

 

3. Our Dads Boutonnieres:

 

4. Groomsmen boutonnieres:

 

These are beautiful!!

 

 

Originally Posted by Lisa DSO 

 

Hey ladies, how do we make our final payment? I've been asking my WC all week, but no reply yet. I'm 47 days out but she hasn't asked for my checklist or payment or anything ..hmm

 

 

Do you have Elsa too?? I haven't heard anything either LOL

[prettypigpig]

 

 

Originally Posted by kshows03 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wow!!  I can totally empathize with you right now.  The fiance and I booked our day and time with The ROYAL through the online booking forum a year and a month in advance.  When we started working with the wedding coordinator she kept asking us to pick a day and we explained that we already had one with a confirmation number and everything (this is like 9 months out).  She still was acting confused saying she didn't see one so we sent the original email we got with the confirmation and deposit receipt.  She then lets us know (without apologizing...by the way) that we will have to pick a different day or go earlier in the day because now at this point there was already another wedding going on at this time.  We had picked the date 2-12-11 (which we think is cool and the number 12 has significant meaning in my family) so we really didn't want to change it.  They suggested we just get married the day before or after or next door...like it "really easy to change these things."  Needless to say, we sucked it up and just took the earlier time, but our WC asked us to write a formal compliant (in writing) and you know what we got out of it?  Hot Appetizers at the Cocktail Hour!!  WTF?!?  REALLY?!?!  YOU'RE KIDDING RIGHT?!?!  Nope...that was their compromise!

 

If I was you though and you really don't find significance with the date, I would change to avoid the concert.  Most of my guests are scheduled to arrive two days in advance, so it would have worked out fine, we just didn't want to give up that date! 

 

Good Luck~

 

<3 Kayla

 

 

Now you gave me some concerns, because I reserved my date like 1.5 yrs in advance, and didn't send any email recently to bug my WC...

I guess I better remind them about my date!