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

[JoZee84]

We didn't pay our deposit yet. I didn't even get bank info yet either.

Originally Posted by Lisa DSO 

Has anyone booked and paid deposit for El Bistro? He sent me bank info, but I don't get how you are supposed to make a paypal payment with the info he provided.

[JoZee84]

Lisa- what did you decide to do for your rehersal dinner? Did they make you rent furniture?

[randi.renstrom]

 

 

Originally Posted by bmlynch 

 

hey ladies. leaving on sunday. Wanted to see if anyone had that information on the cayamaya tours. I know there were different prices with different foods. thanks.

 

i booked a private trip with Catamaya the night before my wedding. we are just doing snacks etc, this quote was for 60-70 people (we also asked them to pay their own transportation, 10 bucks for them vs 600 for us....)

 

As follows will find the quotation for a group of 60-70 people:

 

SUNSET Charter with Snacks

The standard snacks are: Guacamole, Mexican salsa, tortilla chips and assorted nuts.  And full open bar!

Hours             From 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Cost               US$2,800.00

 

SUNSET Charter with Angus Hamburgers

The lunch includes Green salad with Italian and French dressing, Guacamole, Mexican salsa, tortilla chips and an hamburger that our  chef grills on our stainless steel grill on the back of the catamaran.

And full open bar!

Hours             From 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Cost              US$3,200.00

 

The roundtrip transportation from The Royal Playa is US 10.00 per person.

[Bride2B22]

wow Catamaya looks fantastic!!! Its def an experience the guests will LOVE and appreciate!!! 

[bride2bdebbie]

Wow I absolutely love your pictures!! You are beautiful, everything looked amazing. Congratulations:) This just makes me that much more excited!!!

[Lisa DSO]

 

 

Originally Posted by JoZee84 

 

Lisa- what did you decide to do for your rehersal dinner? Did they make you rent furniture?

 

we are doing canapes and an hour of open bar. They quoted me an extra 150.00 for solarium with cocktail tables (FI said ok, so whatever lol)

 

[Heidi82]

Wow Fancy That you looked amazing on your wedding day!!  Thanks for posting your pics.

 

Congrats Natalie!  Can't wait to hear all about your big day!

 

Thanks everyone for the input on the aisle runner.

 

As far as photographers, I booked Gonzalo Nunez.  I can't seem to find many reviews on him, but based on his website, blog and prices I couldn't resist.

He has a couple of different packages to choose from.  I picked a package that includes 10 hours on your wedding day and a TTD session the next day (or whenever you want it).  We are having our wedding on a Friday and doing the TTD on Sunday.  We can sleep in the day after our wedding that way and be rested up for the TTD.  The package costs $2000.  I couldn't find anyone else that beat that price for that many hours and a TTD.  Just let me know if you need his contact info.  He is very quick and responsive and we are now facebook friends...lol

He said he doesn't need a room, so I'm not sure yet about the vendor fee / how I'm going to work that out...guess I'll decide later.

 

 

 

 

[JHarris]

RunningBride and Smckinney22 -

 

When you were at Maria Marie's for your rehearsal dinner were they able to put you in an area that was somewhat more private? I know it's mainly an open area but I was hoping they had an alcove or a section that was kinda away from the crowd?

 

How was the food? Was it heavy?

 

I just did our total budget and our grand total is 15k!! I was hoping to keep it around 12-13k but I wouldn't change my choices.

 

So now I'm just trying to be more vigilant on our expenses.

 

Is anyone doing a small outting or dinner for just family & bridal party?

[RunningBride24]

Hey it never hurts to ask! Yes, open bar anywhere, everywhere! There was never a problem with this. I had heard sometimes it wasn't an open bar but it was! I had a 'signature drink' served during the cocktail reception, but people could still order other drinks.

Originally Posted by risa1818 

Runningbride/Nikki - What was the open bar/liquor situation like for the Luxury package wedding? Is it in fact open bar? I can not believe I never asked my WC or anyone about this, I just assumed that since it was an AI resort that all the liquor would be included for the wedding.

 

Did they have any specialty cocktails or just an open bar?

 

Ahhhh yay!!! I'm glad you liked them and YES do a TTD! It's so fun and definitely worth it!

Originally Posted by Bride2B22 

after seeing your TTD teasers i def made the decision to book a TTD!!! 

 

Originally Posted by bmlynch 

hey ladies. leaving on sunday. Wanted to see if anyone had that information on the cayamaya tours. I know there were different prices with different foods. thanks.

YAY have a wonderful, wonderful time and enjoy ALL OF IT!  
 

[RunningBride24]

For our dinner they didn't have us scheduled, but managed to put us somewhat to ourselves in the back corner. We had 4 long tables close together and it worked out perfectly. It wasn't incredibly crowded so I didn't even notice the others. The food was very good, I always went for the seafood! I was too busy talking/taking pictures/enjoying things to eat that much, but I don't remember it being incredibly heavy.
 

Originally Posted by JHarris 

RunningBride and Smckinney22 -

 

When you were at Maria Marie's for your rehearsal dinner were they able to put you in an area that was somewhat more private? I know it's mainly an open area but I was hoping they had an alcove or a section that was kinda away from the crowd?

 

How was the food? Was it heavy?

 

I just did our total budget and our grand total is 15k!! I was hoping to keep it around 12-13k but I wouldn't change my choices.

 

So now I'm just trying to be more vigilant on our expenses.

 

Is anyone doing a small outting or dinner for just family & bridal party?