RIU RM Palace Brides??

Nicyx · March 13, 2012

Originally Posted by elissae

Hi Nic,

My name is Elissa and I am recently engaged! I am so super excited!! I am planning a RPRM wedding for April 2013. I vacationed at this resort with 4 couples back in April 2010 & absolutely loved it!!! I cannot wait to go back.

I have not set a date yet for I am waiting to confirm the Easter/School break for 2013. My FI's son will be a sophomore in high school when we go & we will work around his school schedule. The school will not guarantee the break will be the week after Easter until late March. UUGGHH!

I have been reading through this thread tonight and was so touched by the friendships you all developed while planning your weddings!!! How amazing!!!

I had a question for you regarding civil ceremonies. What day did you arrive and what day did you wed? I know they require you be there 3 business days prior. I am thinking I'd rather marry earlier in the week than later...maybe arrive on a Thursday and marry Tues or Wed? Were they strict on this 3 day rule?

Thanks for any insight you can give. Congrats to you!!!

Elissa

So many people from here were with me through one of the best times of my life, i think some of us are friends for life, been there through up and downs all the way, its fantastic :-)

We got there on the Sunday and were married the following Friday, and yes they are strict with the 3 day rule thing.... they dont include weekends in this, the wed would prob be the day for you to do it :-)

xx

Originally Posted by Nicyx

This time last year i was on a massive count down :-) 20 days till we flew out and 25 til we got married............. OMG just saying that has made me realise its out 1st Wedding Ann in 25 days!!!

I Miss The RPRM xx

Wish i was planning still.... I miss all that, miss this site, although I LOVE being a wife :-)

Nic x

OMG i am soooo thick.... 25 days, i do not know what date or month i thought i was in but its actually, 49 days til we flew and 54 days til our anniversary.... I really really do not know what i was thinking yesterday!!!

We really really wanted to go back to Mexico for our anniversary but cant afford it this year :-( but we are going to Cuba so that will be really nice, im going to take wedding cert etc to see if we can get any freebies!!! LOL xxx However we are going to Mexico next year... saved and saving hard... so prob April/May time again :-) xx

NicMatt · April 5, 2012

We are getting married in exactly two weeks and fly into Mexico on 4/15/12. The countdown is on and I am definitely freaking out. There's so much to do and not enough time. I can't wait to get to the RIU and I will definitely do a review when I get back. This website has definitely helped me and I planned to return the favor!

elissae · April 5, 2012

Thank you for posting! I just confirmed my wedding at RPRM for next April 2, 2013. Cannot wait. I appreciate your suggestions! Great photographs!

Originally Posted by Matt Adcock

Hola RPRM Ladies,

I wanted to share some tips and ideas for your wedding in this spectacular location:

1. Wedding Location: Gazebo is definitely the most popular ceremony spot because of it's privacy and green surroundings. You might want to add a dash of color to the set-up...think: rose petals or colorful tropical umbrellas, fans and flowers.

2. You are getting married in Mexico so do consider having a Mariachi Band. Your guests will enjoy it and I'm sure you will too!!!

3. Don't let anyone talk you out of having your ceremony start time be anything but 1.5 hours prior to sunset!! This will save your guests from mid-day heat and give you great light for your ceremony, and even better sunset light for your beach portraits!!

4. Since this hotel works with set seating times for dinner (thus reception). Make sure you plan a cocktail hour in between. There is an area on the beach full of palm trees in front of the Chilli's Restaurant....great spot for a cocktail hour and maybe even first dances!! An extra fee may apply for this, just check with your wedding coordinator.

5. If you have a small group (less than 30), ask for the Mezzanine Section at the Chilli's Restaurant. It's private and ocean side : ) Couldn't get any better.

If you would like to see more pictures, check out this slide show: http://delsolphotography.com/blog/post-1238/Alice-Ian-Wedding-at-Riu-Palace-Photos-by-Matt-Adock

Last but not least, remember your day will be spectacular simply because of the love you surround yourself with, regardless of the details! Know that something in the plans may have a glitch - let's face it, what plans are ever flawless? Just plan enough to allow yourself to be stress free for your special day, but be flexible enough to let whatever happens, happen.

Good luck in the planning and happy to answer your questions ; )

elissae · April 5, 2012

BEST OF LUCK TO YOU! I look forward to hearing all about it! I will be sure to look for your posts!

Originally Posted by NicMatt

We are getting married in exactly two weeks and fly into Mexico on 4/15/12. The countdown is on and I am definitely freaking out. There's so much to do and not enough time. I can't wait to get to the RIU and I will definitely do a review when I get back. This website has definitely helped me and I planned to return the favor!

elissae · April 5, 2012

This forum is a GOD SEND! Love Love Love it! I confirmed my wedding date at RPRM for 4/2/13. We will arrive on a Wednesday 3/27, marry the following Tuesday, 4/2 & depart Saturday 4/6. I am so excited!!!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Originally Posted by Nicyx

So many people from here were with me through one of the best times of my life, i think some of us are friends for life, been there through up and downs all the way, its fantastic :-)

We got there on the Sunday and were married the following Friday, and yes they are strict with the 3 day rule thing.... they dont include weekends in this, the wed would prob be the day for you to do it :-)

xx

OMG i am soooo thick.... 25 days, i do not know what date or month i thought i was in but its actually, 49 days til we flew and 54 days til our anniversary.... I really really do not know what i was thinking yesterday!!!

We really really wanted to go back to Mexico for our anniversary but cant afford it this year :-( but we are going to Cuba so that will be really nice, im going to take wedding cert etc to see if we can get any freebies!!! LOL xxx However we are going to Mexico next year... saved and saving hard... so prob April/May time again :-) xx

Ael Enciso · April 6, 2012

Hola Elissae,

Congrats on your upcoming wedding!!!!

If you need some more inspiration and ideas, check out these gorgeous Wedding Stories that have taken place at the RIU's:

Kit-ming + Wayland - Photos by Juan Jose
Alice + Ian - Photos by Matt Adcock
Autumn + Joseph - Photos by Sol Tamargo
Vanessa + Robert - Photos by del Sol Associate

Happy planning!

Originally Posted by elissae

Thank you for posting! I just confirmed my wedding at RPRM for next April 2, 2013. Cannot wait. I appreciate your suggestions! Great photographs!

Nicyx · April 8, 2012

Originally Posted by elissae

This forum is a GOD SEND! Love Love Love it! I confirmed my wedding date at RPRM for 4/2/13. We will arrive on a Wednesday 3/27, marry the following Tuesday, 4/2 & depart Saturday 4/6. I am so excited!!!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Congratulations elissae :-) I am soooooooo happy for you, isnt it just the best feeling in the whole world. The next 12 months will fly by for you xx

Nicyx · April 8, 2012

I still have some pix & info from this resort... prices etc prob not up to date as i got them in 2010/11 but it would give you a rough idea. anyhow my email is [email protected] or PM me on here and i will forward to you what i can :-)

bluelenscaribe · April 8, 2012

Congratulation to all Riu Palace Brides!!!!

Getting married in the Riviera Maya is a wonderful experience and an unforgatable moment.

The Riu Palace like most of the resort of Playa del Carmen or Cancun gives you the chance to celebrate you wedding on the beach and have incredible pictures of your special day.

Blue Lens caribe is a profesional weddings photographer company and invite you to visit our blog to see some of their last wedding pictures http://bluelenscaribe.com/blc/category/blue-lens-caribe-news/