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

[JoZee84]

So glad to hear you had a good trip.  and SO happy the Blue Parrot was a lot of fun! We were thinking of doing a post reception party there also. Let me know if you find anything out about booking something there after.  HAHA and glad to hear all you have to do is tell them your going to spend a lot of money on drinks and let the cover slide !
 

 

 

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Originally Posted by jenniferkuhr 

 

 

I was very happy with my SpaAzul makeup.  I have to be honest, though, I put on make up like a 4-year-old with a crayon, so anyone doing makeup on me is going to show some great results!  I will post my engagement photos when they get back.  Ivan is so sweet, he's going to rush a few in the next week so we can get our Save-The-Dates out soooooon!

 

Our photo session was awesome, Ivan and his wife were a ton of fun to work with and he has a great eye for color and beauty, as well as a great sense of humor.  We definitely took some funny photos along the way.  

 

Also, the Blue Parrot is AWESOME!!!  Ryan and I scouted it out last night as a possible "post reception" venue and we had a BLAST.  Forget what I said about "low key beach town feel."  It was definitely a club hopping party along Calle 12, which is just a few blocks from the resort and perpendicular to Avenida 5.  There were many clubs blasting music and competing for our business, and lots of people out and about.  Also, the Blue Parrot hosts daily fire shows M-W at 12:00 midnight and 11 and 1 Th-Fri, which will definitely appeal to the old folks.  SO fun.  The music was hoppin, top 40 danceable stuff.  Everyone was having a great time.  We promised the waiter outside we'd buy a ton of drinks and didn't have to pay the $10 cover.  CocoBongo's is nearby too, and they advertise bottle service, for folks looking to reserve something in advance online.  I might see if Blue Parrot can do something similar and get back to you all!

 

Also, ladies...trendy flat sandals are all the rage here, paired with cute, clubby cotton dresses or miniskirts.  I am barely seeing anyone in heels.  I think between the sand and the brick streets, its just not what anyone wants to deal with.  Now if I could only get my 6'8" fiance and his very large family to shrink a bit...

 

[JoZee84]

P.S. we booked Bluelens photography.  The pictures are awesome! one of the owners (Mirko) does the shooting if you request him, and they have the pictures ready for you to review with in 36 hours of your wedding. Oh and the TTD pictures in the cenote look like their going to be a lot of fun!  You can't beat their prices either.  They worked with us and customized a package that fit our budget.  message me if you want more info.    So excited the elephant shows my happy dance hehe !

[RunningBride24]

 

 

Originally Posted by Lisa DSO 

 

Is there an extra fee for lights under the table? I was thinking of getting table runners, but was worried they would interfere with the ambient lighting underneath. I asked Lady Di, but she said they didnt put the lights underneath for hers...hmm, is this because she was in the garden? What gives?

 

Hmmm that's a good question. I am telling all my guests that the tables light up, because it shows that they do. I wonder why they didn't do that for Di's. Good call on the table runners, I was going to order some but now maybe I won't. What time is your reception at? Maybe that has to do with the lights?

[JYD1]

 

 

Originally Posted by jenniferkuhr 

 

Random Photographer Vendor Tip:

 

While we were out and about shooting our engagement photos along the beach, Ivan and his wife got stopped by some guards (cops?) along the beach.  They told him he cannot take photos on government property for commercial purposes without a permit.  At first they even wanted to charge him a FINE!!!  WTF?!?

 

Ivan said in all his years of photography, this has never happened to him before.  We learned it was because they were cracking down on all the vendors on the beach that would go up and harass people to buy t-shirts, jewelry, fruit, etc, etc.  So now they've lumped photographers into this group.  

 

It just means photographers now need to apply for a permit to shoot beach photos (doing commercial business on government property?).  Ivan and his wife took down all the info and are going to get their permit, but you might want to give your photographers a heads up about this too, it seems very new.  They could probably get the info from Ivan.

 

As luck would have it (his name IS Ivan Luckie, after all...) the guard turned out to be a childhood friend of Ivan's brother, so he let us go without any fine and continue our shoot.  Whew!  

 

Jennifer - thanks for letting us know about that. How strange is that? I'm brining my photographer from my hometown with me. That would be horrible if we couldn't take pictures on the beach of our wedding!!! I will definitely let my photog know. You were definitely lucky in that regard!! Can't wait to see your photos.

 

[JYD1]

B2B - has anyone scouted out the areas for their TTD sessions? I've seen tons of small ruins near  playacar and secluded cenotes/beach spots on Elizabeth Medina and Del Sol websites. Does anyone know where these are - actual names? I would love to use Tulum but I've heard you can't take pics - commercials anyway. I know 5th Avenue has pretty neat spots as well. Thanks!! JYD

[JYD1]

 

 

Originally Posted by JYD1 

 

B2B - has anyone scouted out the areas for their TTD sessions? I've seen tons of small ruins near  playacar and secluded cenotes/beach spots on Elizabeth Medina and Del Sol websites. Does anyone know where these are - actual names? I would love to use Tulum but I've heard you can't take pics - commercials anyway. I know 5th Avenue has pretty neat spots as well. Thanks!! JYD

 

I searched another thread and came across this response from Ivan Luckie. Thank you Ivan for helping out with TTD locations in the area. I hope this helps someone else out as well.

 

Originally Posted by iluckie 

 

 

I will revel my secrets , here you have a list of TTD amazing places I have been in and did trashed the dress:

 

Hidden Worlds - fav

Xcaret

Xel-ha - Fav

Cenote Car Wash 

Gran Cenote

cenote Nohoch nachich - Fav

Cenote Calavera

Cenote Cristal

Cenote Escondido

Cenote Azul

Cenote Cristalino

 

tulum ruins which need a special permit from INH Mexico

 

Good luck!!

Ivan

 

 

[Lisa DSO]

 

 

Originally Posted by RunningBride24 

 

 

 

 

Hmmm that's a good question. I am telling all my guests that the tables light up, because it shows that they do. I wonder why they didn't do that for Di's. Good call on the table runners, I was going to order some but now maybe I won't. What time is your reception at? Maybe that has to do with the lights?

 

My dinner reception will start at 6 I think (which should be close to sundown in November). I emailed my WC, so I'll let you know what she says. Is your reception on the beach?

[ChicagoBride2011]

 

 

Originally Posted by JYD1 

 

Is anyone having their makeup done outside of their SpAzul? I've read from a few brides that their makeup is limited but hairstyling is pretty decent. I'm considering using M.A.C since they have two locations: one on 5th Avenue and one in Cancun.

 

If you're having an outside person do your makeup do you know if they're charging $100 vendor fee? I've heard if they're there less than 3hrs there's no charge.

 

Thanks!!

 

 

 

I asked my WC about the no charge if less than 3 hours and she said that the $350 vendor fee will be charged if the vendor is not a guest of the resort.

Originally Posted by Lisa DSO 

 

Is there an extra fee for lights under the table? I was thinking of getting table runners, but was worried they would interfere with the ambient lighting underneath. I asked Lady Di, but she said they didnt put the lights underneath for hers...hmm, is this because she was in the garden? What gives?

 

 

 

I was told that white linens and lights under the tables are standard. Keep in mind though that the lights won't show on top of the table only the sides (wood top). If you want the lights underneath to show on top you would have to use a vendor to bring in acrylic tables, I don't think The Royal offers them but I could be wrong (I haven't asked about it).

 

[RunningBride24]

 

 

Originally Posted by ChicagoBride2011 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I asked my WC about the no charge if less than 3 hours and she said that the $350 vendor fee will be charged if the vendor is not a guest of the resort.

 

 

 

I was told that white linens and lights under the tables are standard. Keep in mind though that the lights won't show on top of the table only the sides (wood top). If you want the lights underneath to show on top you would have to use a vendor to bring in acrylic tables, I don't think The Royal offers them but I could be wrong (I haven't asked about it).

 

Hmm that was pretty obvious, I don't think anyone expected light to beam up through the top of the table, lol!!! 

 

[RunningBride24]

Thanks for that!!! I was wondering the same thing!!! 
 

Originally Posted by JYD1 

I searched another thread and came across this response from Ivan Luckie. Thank you Ivan for helping out with TTD locations in the area. I hope this helps someone else out as well.

 

Originally Posted by iluckie 

 

I will revel my secrets , here you have a list of TTD amazing places I have been in and did trashed the dress:

 

Hidden Worlds - fav

Xcaret

Xel-ha - Fav

Cenote Car Wash 

Gran Cenote

cenote Nohoch nachich - Fav

Cenote Calavera

Cenote Cristal

Cenote Escondido

Cenote Azul

Cenote Cristalino

 

tulum ruins which need a special permit from INH Mexico

 

Good luck!!

Ivan