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

[Lisa DSO]

 

 

Originally Posted by Jennie0521 

 

Wondering how long WC's are taking getting back to you on basecamp. My WC is Elsa and it has been weeks. It even says on the side where the recent activity is that she hasn't logged in, in like 22 days. My wedding is not till April but it just seems like a long time to wait to get a response. Soon going to call....seems that will be the only way to get quick responses. What have your guys experiences been like with your WC's?

 

Elsa is also my coordinator and she is averaging about 5 days; this could be because my wedding is two months out, however. My advice would be to ask your questions here first, because 8 times out of 10, someone here will be able to answer your question. That's what I did and I saved my other questions (that no one could answer) for the WC. Hope this helps :-)

 

[RunningBride24]

Totally agree on asking questions on here first!

 

So I asked my WC today about having my makeup guy (Fernando) not have to pay a vendor fee because he'll be there less than 3 hours and she told me that unless they're guests they would have to pay a fee. How did you ladies work around this? ERRRRRRRR.
 

Originally Posted by Lisa DSO 

Elsa is also my coordinator and she is averaging about 5 days; this could be because my wedding is two months out, however. My advice would be to ask your questions here first, because 8 times out of 10, someone here will be able to answer your question. That's what I did and I saved my other questions (that no one could answer) for the WC. Hope this helps :-)
 

[RunningBride24]

 

 

Originally Posted by jesmcan 

 

Hi Ladies just to let you know I just heard from my non-resort WC about using US dollars and here is what she said,

 

"Hi Jess,

Yes, there is a new law in Mexico about the us dollars so as soon as you get in the country you can go to a bank and change some dollars for pesos.  There is a certain amount of money to exchange per day per person."

 

So in other words they don't accept the US dollar at all? I'm confused. I'm not sure how much to exchange. Can we tip in US currency at the resort? 

 

[diahr]

Hi Everyone! I am new to this site but it's so exciting to read through all of the posts.   We are getting married in April 2010.  After much research, I have finally chosen the Royal PDC for our wedding.  I look forward to collaborating with all of you.  

[diahr]

Woops! Got a little ahead of myself. I meant we're getting married in April 2011.  I know I know...I want to get married like yesterday.
 

Originally Posted by diahr 

Hi Everyone! I am new to this site but it's so exciting to read through all of the posts.   We are getting married in April 2010.  After much research, I have finally chosen the Royal PDC for our wedding.  I look forward to collaborating with all of you.  

 

[Lisa DSO]

I'll still tip with USD, but it looks like if you are wanting to pay cash, you would need to convert your money before leaving the states or upon arrival...credit cards are the exception. Kinda blows...lol

[rosieposie]

same going to tip in USD unless told otherwise prior but i think it's more for purchases at the shops & markets....but don't quote me as I'm not 100% sure on any of this and how enforced this is going to be. but better bring the 'ol plastics.

 

Originally Posted by Lisa DSO 

I'll still tip with USD, but it looks like if you are wanting to pay cash, you would need to convert your money before leaving the states or upon arrival...credit cards are the exception. Kinda blows...lol

[msglave]

 

 

Originally Posted by jesmcan 

 

Hi Ladies just to let you know I just heard from my non-resort WC about using US dollars and here is what she said,

 

"Hi Jess,

Yes, there is a new law in Mexico about the us dollars so as soon as you get in the country you can go to a bank and change some dollars for pesos.  There is a certain amount of money to exchange per day per person."

 

 

Wow! Why couldn't this happen after our day, lol! Thanks for the update.

 

Originally Posted by TA Wendy 

 

Hi all, Here is a link with information on the new Dollar/ Peso questions! http://www.applevacationsblog.com/2010/09/new-mexican-law-on-accepting-us-dollars/ Best regards, TA Wendy

 

Thanks, Wendy!

 

 

Originally Posted by kshows03 

 

Photography....

 

Has anyone used the people that The Royal reccomends and are somehwhat includeded in the package?  I think pictures are so important and would love to use Elizabeth Medina, but almost $5,000 for the smallest package is a little crazy in my opinion.

 

Anyone have any great other options?

 

Kayla

 

 

We LOVED Elizabeth Medina's style. My FI could go through an entire spiel of why she is "Elizabeth the Great."  We never even got to her pricing because she was booked for our date. We are going with Victor Herrera/He has great style and his packages are more reasonable than 5000. PM me if you want more info.

 

Originally Posted by Heidi82 

 

Hola ladies!  I just wanted to drop in and say hi.  So, I thought I posted a realllly long reply on here on Thursday, 9/16/10, but it looks like it never showed up.  Oh well.

 

I'v been trying to keep with all the posts, but work (and life!) has been so crazy!

 

Anyways, everyone has been a ton of help as always!  I love checking out the updates and new ideas.  Welcome to the new brides!

 

This peso thing kind of worries me.  It's just another thing unexperienced travelers (my parents!) will have to worry about.  Oh well they need to experience Mexico once in their lifetime, right?!

 

Jennifer - I feel for you!  That would drive me bananas!!!  " class="bbcode_smiley" height="" src="http://files.bestdestinationwedding.com/images/smilies//sad.gif" title="" width="" />  Sorry and I hope everything works out!

 

 

 

As for my planning...We took our Engagement pics almost 3 weeks ago and now we are just waiting to receive them so we can order our STD magnets.

I am in a friend's wedding in October in Puerto Morelos, so we are going to fit in a site visit at the Royal while we are there!  I cannot wait!  I'll try to post some pictures if I can figure out how to upload them by then!

 

Has anyone made a spreadsheet comparing the Luxury package to any of the other packages?  I need to do it, I just can't seem to get my booty in gear and make a spreadsheet!  How time consuming is it?

 

Happy planning everyone!

 

Heidi 

July 22, 2011

 

 

 

Hi Heidi! That is so cool! Can you please let me know what Puerto Morelos is like? We are going to honeymoon at the Secrets there and I'm looking for more info on the area, what its like and attractions.

Originally Posted by diahr 

 

 

Woops! Got a little ahead of myself. I meant we're getting married in April 2011.  I know I know...I want to get married like yesterday.

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the forum!

[jesmcan]

Welcome diahr! you will find everything you need from us here

 

Nikki - I agree with Lisa, I e-mailed my guests and just told them to convert the dollars into pesos at the resort and bring the good ole plastic like Rosie said for purchases

 

Msglave - because its us lol and its just our luck ahah

[SarahE786]

We went through and made a spreadsheet comparing the Luxury vs. Classic vs. Free and just put down what was included in each and what we would want to add back on. It wasn't too time consuming, though. If you PM me I can send it to you :-)
 

Originally Posted by Heidi82 

Has anyone made a spreadsheet comparing the Luxury package to any of the other packages?  I need to do it, I just can't seem to get my booty in gear and make a spreadsheet!  How time consuming is it?

 

Happy planning everyone!

 

Heidi 

July 22, 2011