Riu Cancun Brides???

[amdecker]

Well, I got the bridesmaids dresses done.

 

David's Bridal Style: F12284 in cornflower

 

 

Now I am working on the rings, which is going to be way more expensive than I originally thought. My engagement ring is in platinum with diamonds in the band so a wedding band with diamonds looks best. I've seen some great rings in white gold, but everytime I ask for platinum, it doubles the price of the ring! I guess I'm just going to suck it up though because I can't seem to find anything cheaper. But other than that, things are going good. I haven't been in touch with the WC or anything.

 

I am starting to look at flowers. I'm sure if I should just buy what the hotel sells or bring fake flowers...

[Mrs. Martin]

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Originally Posted by amdecker Well, I got the bridesmaids dresses done. David's Bridal Style: F12284 in cornflower Now I am working on the rings, which is going to be way more expensive than I originally thought. My engagement ring is in platinum with diamonds in the band so a wedding band with diamonds looks best. I've seen some great rings in white gold, but everytime I ask for platinum, it doubles the price of the ring! I guess I'm just going to suck it up though because I can't seem to find anything cheaper. But other than that, things are going good. I haven't been in touch with the WC or anything. I am starting to look at flowers. I'm sure if I should just buy what the hotel sells or bring fake flowers...

I just googled your bridesmaid's dresses and they very pretty. I love that this dress can be worn again, too.

As far as the flowers go, I brought my own (fake) bouquet, bout, and corsages and used the flowers the hotel provided for the gazebo (you can choose what you like) and purchased flower petals for the aisle. Your bouquet comes included in your package. I didn't think they would have a great selection of flowers for the bouquets, that's why I took my own. But, I actually really liked the arrangements that were made for the gazebo, so I thought maybe I would have liked the bouquet too if I would have gone with one of theirs. Have the WC maybe email you some sample bouquets that their florists have made so you can get an idea of what they can do.

[Ginalyn]

Hi girls, it's been a while since I've played in this thread. I ended up having to move my wedding date 6th months earlier than planned so I will not be having my wedding at Riu (long story!). However, I thought it would be helpful to post the info I received from one of the WCs about the Riu resorts in Cancun. Hope this helps others in their search for a site!

 

 

INFO Cancun.doc

[gaynasmith24]

Hi, have you thought of a palladium wedding band as looks just the same as platinum and doesn't interact with it and best of all only half the price of platinum

[amdecker]

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Originally Posted by gaynasmith24 Hi, have you thought of a palladium wedding band as looks just the same as platinum and doesn't interact with it and best of all only half the price of platinum

I will definitely check that out. Thanks!

[amdecker]

I just wanted to give everyone an update.

The wedding coordinator for Riu Palace Las Americas just got in touch with me. I now have Pamela. I just thought I would post some information that she sent to me in reply to a few questions I had.

Sorry, its a bit long:

 

1.What does the "royal" decoration setup for the ceremony include? (This was the package I bought from the RIU)

 

The wedding use to be in the gazebo or the beach.

Gazebo: 2 flower arrangements with tropical flowers for the columns- the same as your bouquet (not tulips not orquids). Chairs with covers in color white and ribbon in color white (for all your guest in case to require them)

Beach: 1 flower table centerpiece with tropical flowers- the same as your bouquet (not tulips or orquids). Chairs with covers in color white and ribbon in color white (for all your guest in case to require them)

 

 

2. What are the choices for flowers? Also, I know I will need to buy bouquets for the bridesmaids, boutonnieres for the groomsmen and corsages for the mothers. I'm also interested in the hair flowers.

 

About the flowers for bride and groom:

The bride´s bouquet and the groom´s boutonniere are included in the wedding package but this are only to be tropical flowers (like daisies, callas, roses, gerberas, lilies and more).

 

If you would like a different type of flower it will have an extra charge and all flowers and colours are subject the flowers season and availability.

 

If you would like a different flower, please let me know at your earliest convenience to verify with our florist if the flower will be in season for your wedding date and /or if it will have extra charge.

 

However at our appointment shortly after you arrive to the hotel you will be able to see the flower catalog.

 

If I understand correctly, do all of those need to be paid in cash?

 

The full payment of the wedding package and the extras is done upon arrival after our meeting. The hotel accepts travel checks, visa and master card, NOT AMEX. However we recommend you to bring some cash with you. If needed close to the Hotel is an ATM machine.

 

 

3. For music, I was planning to bring my iPOD. Since my wedding is on the beach, will there be speakers or some way to play the music?

 

During the ceremony we use a sound system to play a CD with three different songs: The 1st song is Cannon in D Major from Pachelbel is played when you are walking down to the area(altar). The 2nd song is an instrumental song and is played when your are exchanging your rings /vows. The 3rd song is the traditional marshal nuptial song when the ceremony ends. Or you can bring your own music (3 songs) recorded on a cd, just let me know the tracks and the moment that each song would be played (not mp3 format).

In the restaurants is not possible to have any music.

 

4. When do I need to let you know which restaurant for the dinner and how many people?

 

The Dinners offered in the Wedding Packages are non-private and they have no extra charge. The specialty restaurant of your choice will separate an area for the Wedding Group. The hotel does not offer private dinner receptions at any of the specialty restaurants. The menu is the same that each Restaurant offers everyday for dinner.

 

RIU PALACE LAS AMERICAS/ Restaurants winter/summer schedule:

 

Restaurant El Romero- Steak House- (á la carte) - sitting reservations only if available 6:45 or 8:45pm

Restaurant Tio Pepe- Spanish- (á la carte) - sitting reservations only if available6:30 or 8:45pm

Restaurant Los Arcos- Brazilian- (á la carte) - sitting reservations only if available 6:30 or 8:45pm

 

You will be able to stay only in the 1° sitting maximum 1hr and a half and for the 2° sitting is possible to stay maximum 2hrs.

 

For the Restaurants: If you already had chosen one, please let me know at your earliest convenience to verify the availability of the restaurant so we can make a reservation for you, I will need the total number of guests and the sitting time of your preference.

 

Please be advised that in the restaurants is not possible to have any music or sound equipments like: microphones or speakers. The restaurants are subject to availability and capacity.

 

 

At the Restaurants the decoration includes white linens on the table only and usually the decoration of the ceremony location could be used as centerpieces for the table, unless you would like more flowers it is possible however any extra flower decoration will have an extra cost

 

In the information below you will find some detailed information for your wedding.

 

 

CAKE

 

About the cake: We have a standard cake, the Royal package includes a cake for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less. You may choose the flavor of your cake, it could be: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, marbled or cheesecake. Outside is cover with a white icing decoration of flowers If you wish to bring your own topper, you may be able to bring it, as the wedding package does not include one.

 

You could have the main toast and the cutting of the cake right after the ceremony at the ceremony location or at the restaurant when you are having dinner, however this can be decided at our meeting shortly after you arrive to the hotel.

 

 

GUEST LIST

 

As soon as you have your total countdown of guests we will need you to send us the total number of guests with their full names and please specify under which names (lead name for room booking) are the room reservations at the hotel.

 

 

PHOTOS

 

For the pictures; the Royal package includes 12 photos and this are only taken during the ceremony, if you want to have photos taken afterwards (not available during dinner at the restaurants) you may up grade your photos at an extra cost and you may decide this once you are at the hotel at our appointment as well as the other upgrade like: flowers, video or music (subject to availability).

 

 

RESERVATIONS FOR SPA & SALON

 

 

For the Royal Package at the meeting we will provide you of a Gift Certificate for the included Spa services upon your arrival to the hotel after your meeting with me.

 

Please, present the original Gift Certificate at the Spa reception in order to receive the services.

 

Please be advised that since Renova Spa is an independent company from the hotel, you would need to contact them directly for pricing and further information. Therefore, we cordially invite you to visit their web site: Renovaspa - Beauty, Health and Spirit

You can reserve online or directly at the Spa’s reception upon arrival to the hotel. For online reservations, please contact Paula Casas via email at the following address: [email protected]

[Mrs. Martin]

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Originally Posted by amdecker I just wanted to give everyone an update. The wedding coordinator for Riu Palace Las Americas just got in touch with me. I now have Pamela. I just thought I would post some information that she sent to me in reply to a few questions I had. Sorry, its a bit long: 1.What does the "royal" decoration setup for the ceremony include? (This was the package I bought from the RIU) The wedding use to be in the gazebo or the beach. Gazebo: 2 flower arrangements with tropical flowers for the columns- the same as your bouquet (not tulips not orquids). Chairs with covers in color white and ribbon in color white (for all your guest in case to require them) Beach: 1 flower table centerpiece with tropical flowers- the same as your bouquet (not tulips or orquids). Chairs with covers in color white and ribbon in color white (for all your guest in case to require them) 2. What are the choices for flowers? Also, I know I will need to buy bouquets for the bridesmaids, boutonnieres for the groomsmen and corsages for the mothers. I'm also interested in the hair flowers. About the flowers for bride and groom: The bride´s bouquet and the groom´s boutonniere are included in the wedding package but this are only to be tropical flowers (like daisies, callas, roses, gerberas, lilies and more). If you would like a different type of flower it will have an extra charge and all flowers and colours are subject the flowers season and availability. If you would like a different flower, please let me know at your earliest convenience to verify with our florist if the flower will be in season for your wedding date and /or if it will have extra charge. However at our appointment shortly after you arrive to the hotel you will be able to see the flower catalog. If I understand correctly, do all of those need to be paid in cash? The full payment of the wedding package and the extras is done upon arrival after our meeting. The hotel accepts travel checks, visa and master card, NOT AMEX. However we recommend you to bring some cash with you. If needed close to the Hotel is an ATM machine. 3. For music, I was planning to bring my iPOD. Since my wedding is on the beach, will there be speakers or some way to play the music? During the ceremony we use a sound system to play a CD with three different songs: The 1st song is Cannon in D Major from Pachelbel is played when you are walking down to the area(altar). The 2nd song is an instrumental song and is played when your are exchanging your rings /vows. The 3rd song is the traditional marshal nuptial song when the ceremony ends. Or you can bring your own music (3 songs) recorded on a cd, just let me know the tracks and the moment that each song would be played (not mp3 format). In the restaurants is not possible to have any music. 4. When do I need to let you know which restaurant for the dinner and how many people? The Dinners offered in the Wedding Packages are non-private and they have no extra charge. The specialty restaurant of your choice will separate an area for the Wedding Group. The hotel does not offer private dinner receptions at any of the specialty restaurants. The menu is the same that each Restaurant offers everyday for dinner. RIU PALACE LAS AMERICAS/ Restaurants winter/summer schedule: Restaurant El Romero- Steak House- (á la carte) - sitting reservations only if available 6:45 or 8:45pm Restaurant Tio Pepe- Spanish- (á la carte) - sitting reservations only if available6:30 or 8:45pm Restaurant Los Arcos- Brazilian- (á la carte) - sitting reservations only if available 6:30 or 8:45pm You will be able to stay only in the 1° sitting maximum 1hr and a half and for the 2° sitting is possible to stay maximum 2hrs. For the Restaurants: If you already had chosen one, please let me know at your earliest convenience to verify the availability of the restaurant so we can make a reservation for you, I will need the total number of guests and the sitting time of your preference. Please be advised that in the restaurants is not possible to have any music or sound equipments like: microphones or speakers. The restaurants are subject to availability and capacity. At the Restaurants the decoration includes white linens on the table only and usually the decoration of the ceremony location could be used as centerpieces for the table, unless you would like more flowers it is possible however any extra flower decoration will have an extra cost In the information below you will find some detailed information for your wedding. CAKE About the cake: We have a standard cake, the Royal package includes a cake for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less. You may choose the flavor of your cake, it could be: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, marbled or cheesecake. Outside is cover with a white icing decoration of flowers If you wish to bring your own topper, you may be able to bring it, as the wedding package does not include one. You could have the main toast and the cutting of the cake right after the ceremony at the ceremony location or at the restaurant when you are having dinner, however this can be decided at our meeting shortly after you arrive to the hotel. GUEST LIST As soon as you have your total countdown of guests we will need you to send us the total number of guests with their full names and please specify under which names (lead name for room booking) are the room reservations at the hotel. PHOTOS For the pictures; the Royal package includes 12 photos and this are only taken during the ceremony, if you want to have photos taken afterwards (not available during dinner at the restaurants) you may up grade your photos at an extra cost and you may decide this once you are at the hotel at our appointment as well as the other upgrade like: flowers, video or music (subject to availability). RESERVATIONS FOR SPA & SALON For the Royal Package at the meeting we will provide you of a Gift Certificate for the included Spa services upon your arrival to the hotel after your meeting with me. Please, present the original Gift Certificate at the Spa reception in order to receive the services. Please be advised that since Renova Spa is an independent company from the hotel, you would need to contact them directly for pricing and further information. Therefore, we cordially invite you to visit their web site: Renovaspa - Beauty, Health and Spirit You can reserve online or directly at the Spa’s reception upon arrival to the hotel. For online reservations, please contact Paula Casas via email at the following address: [email protected]

Thanks for posting that info, it will be very helpful for any Riu brides!

How's your wedding planning going? Your date is coming by so quickly!

[amdecker]

Ok, so I just got an email from Pamela, my WC and I'm a little worried. I was not planning on hiring anyone to do live music for the ceremony or cocktail reception. I was just going to use a CD of recorded music for the ceremony and I was hoping I could figure out a way to play songs from my iPOD for the reception. Now it seems that we can ONLY have live music if we want to have the reception on the terrace.

I really wasn't planning to spend the money on a live band. The one the hotel offers is WAY too expensive. Should I try to find an outside vendor? I think it would be neat to have a mariachi band but I hadn't planned on it because it seemed expensive. I'm emailing the WC back to see what the options are, but apparently she has to ask permission from the hotel for us to hook up our iPOD and dock.

[amdecker]

So everything went so well with the wedding in Cancun! Yeah! This is to everyone on this forum who helped out so much! I will post a detailed review soon but right now everything is so crazy. I have to put together the at-home reception that we will doing this weekend, plus we are in the middle of buying a new house! Its complete craziness right now. I'm so glad we decided to stay at the RPLA though. I can't say enough great things about. Everyone had a fantastic time.

 

Thanks again to everyone, especially Mrs. Martin, you have great taste! P.S. Your baby is too cute! Congrats!

[michellemon]

Amdecker great to hear your wedding went well . Have you put a detailed review on here anywhere yet ? Cant wait to read it !