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

[luna1923]

I've added mine as well

Originally Posted by Cassie42911 

Hi Ladies,

 

I thought I would officially add my date to the list as well!

 

Juliet1 - September 17, 2010
jamk32179- September 18, 2010
smckinney22 - October 9, 2010
Runningbride24 - October 10, 2010
ReidCapote - October 24, 2010
Shirley_Ken - October 28, 2010
Natalie79 - October 30, 2010
Celine- November 5, 2010
bmlynch - November 6, 2010
Randi - November 11, 2010
Trinas79 - November 11, 2010
jesmcan - November 12, 2010
futuremrs1113-November 13, 2010

Luna1923 - November 16, 2010
giraffexx - November 19, 2010
mslisaaragon - November 22, 2010
Lisa DSO- November 24, 2010
Jenny310 - November 27, 2010
FutureMrsYak- December 2, 2010
orbitingbklyn (rachel) december 3, 2010
msglave-December 11, 2010
MichaelandAraceli- December 18, 2010

N&J2011 - April 1, 2011

Suzy831 - April 16, 2011

Jennie0521 - April 28, 2011

Cassie42911 - April 29, 2011
pineapplebride - *maybe* April 2011
ChicagoBride2011- May 1, 2011
speedy130 - May 7, 2011
sarahe786 - May 15, 2011
rosieposie - May 22, 2011
Prettypigpig - July 4, 2011
Augustbride2011 -August 20, 2011

[jenniferkuhr]

I'm adding myself on too!  Yay for us!!!

 

Juliet1 - September 17, 2010
jamk32179- September 18, 2010
smckinney22 - October 9, 2010
Runningbride24 - October 10, 2010
ReidCapote - October 24, 2010
Shirley_Ken - October 28, 2010
Natalie79 - October 30, 2010
Celine- November 5, 2010
bmlynch - November 6, 2010
Randi - November 11, 2010
Trinas79 - November 11, 2010
jesmcan - November 12, 2010
futuremrs1113-November 13, 2010

Luna1923 - November 16, 2010
giraffexx - November 19, 2010
mslisaaragon - November 22, 2010
Lisa DSO- November 24, 2010
Jenny310 - November 27, 2010
FutureMrsYak- December 2, 2010
orbitingbklyn (rachel) december 3, 2010
msglave-December 11, 2010
MichaelandAraceli- December 18, 2010

N&J2011 - April 1, 2011

jenniferkuhr - April 2, 2011

Suzy831 - April 16, 2011

Jennie0521 - April 28, 2011

Cassie42911 - April 29, 2011
pineapplebride - *maybe* April 2011
ChicagoBride2011- May 1, 2011
speedy130 - May 7, 2011
sarahe786 - May 15, 2011
rosieposie - May 22, 2011
Prettypigpig - July 4, 2011
Augustbride2011 -August 20, 2011

[jenniferkuhr]

I just signed up for a 5-days-a-week, 4-week-long bootcamp from 6AM to 7AM.  I WILL be in great shape for our site visit and engagement photos over Labor Day.  WHO'S with me?!?

[jamk32179]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenniferkuhr 

Hi Ladies!

 

I have a question about welcome parties and whatnot....

 

If everyone is staying at an all inclusive, how come there are charges for open bar and food service?  Did anyone just arrange for folks to have dinner around the same time etc?  Is this a dumb question?

 

I was there 2 years ago in November and we would all go to dinner together. We did a group dinner at Asiana and one at the Mexican restaurant at the Gran Porto. I think the key is to split up into groups. We never had a problem if we did it this way.
 

[heidirn622]

hey everyone, I have a quick photography question.  I know the resort uses Funever Photos.  Does anyone know of another bride who used them.  I was wondering how they came out.  I am looking at other photographers and found two that I may be interested in.  Are ya'll paying for a room for the photographers for one night or paying the outside vendor fee? 

 

I did contact Fernando to get prices for my wedding next june 2011.

 

Here is what he wrote in the email:

this is my price list for hair and make up ok
 
trial hair and make up $180
day of the event $350
 
bridesmaids and family
only make up $90
only hair $50 up to $80

 

Does anyone know the rates for the hotel for hair and makeup for bridesmaid and family? 

 

Thanks,

Heidi

[jenniferkuhr]

Yikes!  $350 for hair and make up?  Is this normal?  Would you have to add another $350 "outside vendor" fee?  I'm about to have a heart attack...

[Lady_Di]

Heidi,

 

I have about 25 pictures from Funever that came with the package. Please let me know if you are interested seeing them.

[jesmcan]

Hi Ladies,

 

       I know Fernando's prices do seem very high but he really is amazing. Based on the work I have seen he does an incredible job and all his reviews have been outstanding.

 

I was told for hair and make up you don't have to pay the vendor fee if they are only there for three hours. Again in true Royal form who you may get a different answer depending on what WC you have.

 

Here are the rates for Spazul for hair and make up.

 

Hair Services
Women’s Haircut
$45-$75

Men’s Haircut
$35-$55

Blow Dry
$30-$45

Flat or Curling Iron
$10-$20

Braids Half Head
$50

Braids Full Head
$100

Single Braid
$1 Each

Up Do’s
$40-$70

 

Make-Up
Trial
$45

Application
$60

[Juliet1]

 

 

Originally Posted by giraffexx 

 

I think there is a charge because of the wait staff and set up and break down requires for a private event. You can try and arrange everyone to meet at a restaurant but I think if there are more than 15 people they won't let you do it. It really depends on how many people are going to be with you. We are doing a 3 hour private reception for our welcome party and are paying $30 pp for open bar and a 3 course dinner.

 

 

 

These price differences based on which wc you have is ridiculous!  I was quoted $60 pp for open bar and 3 course dinner!  We thought that was way too high for the welcome party, so we're doing the open bar with hot & cold hors d'oeurves for $30 pp for only 2 hours.

 

[giraffexx]

WOW!! That is ridiculous! I did book in November so I'm not sure if that is the reason for the price difference. But I would mention it to your WC. Who do you have?
 

Originally Posted by Juliet1 

These price differences based on which wc you have is ridiculous!  I was quoted $60 pp for open bar and 3 course dinner!  We thought that was way too high for the welcome party, so we're doing the open bar with hot & cold hors d'oeurves for $30 pp for only 2 hours.