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[Cvantine]

BTW - one thing you ladies should all watch out for is the weekly newsletter that they have at some of the bars. I was so busy running around all week that I didn't even look at one until my last day and I almost missed it! But they have wedding announcements in there with your name and your groom's name and a congratulatory message. It is such a nice keepsake and made it even more personal for me =) No one told me about it so I'm glad I happened to see one!

 

Try not to stress too much over your choices for reception, ceremony, etc...every single option is breathaking and you won't regret your decisions no matter what you choose. Getting married at EDR was THE best decision I made and it was a completely gorgeous and unforgettable time! Of course I stressed out about every decision I made but there's nothing I would have changed =)

[angi111111]

They offered a grooms room to us, but we used a groomsman's casita. They still delivered appetizers to the room, plus room service is available the guys all basically met there and hung out by the pool. I had a girlfriend take some great pics for me. Worked out perfectly! The problem with the grooms room that was offered was it was a garden villa room far from the pool or beach. Boring for them! And he would have to make sure all personal items were removed and taken back to their rooms B4 the ceremony, so I didn't think that was very convienant. The girls and I had hair and make up done at the spa then walked back to our casita to dress. There we had champagne and appetizers waiting for us and a girlfriend did pictures for us as well. We had our photographer just meet us at Gazebo 55 and start pictures there. A decorated golf cart pick up me and my two bridesmaids. We called for a shuttle about 20 min prior to wanting to leave for the ceremony spot to take the other girls. It worked out fine... There are always shuttles running. But the WC really will try hard to accommodate or work out a plan. The WC that we email back & forth with for months may not be the WC you will have that day

The Beach Bar is a favorite spot for us! It is a quieter bar on the beach in the casita section with lounge furniture. Also... You could use the martini bar or there is a little known new very nice bar in the casita section above the new D'Italia restaurant that is beautiful and overlooks the beach! Both have AC. There are several places your guests can hang out so, no worries! Some of those little details we decided on after we got there and made announcements at our welcome dinner. 

Our wedding day at EDR was amazing! I highly suggest when you wake up that morning have a quite hour or two with your groom & room service breakfast! Make sure everything u need is done or organized the night before and just relax and enjoy the moment & day! It will be an over whelmingly happy day that goes by so fast! Our entire day was 14 1/2 hours of wedding fun from the time we left the room that morning going our separate ways, til we returned that night to a beautifully decorated room with more champagne and appetizers! I wore my dress from 2pm til 2am! So fun!

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[Stina9562]

Thanks for the heads up. That is such a cute idea!
 

Originally Posted by Cvantine 

BTW - one thing you ladies should all watch out for is the weekly newsletter that they have at some of the bars. I was so busy running around all week that I didn't even look at one until my last day and I almost missed it! But they have wedding announcements in there with your name and your groom's name and a congratulatory message. It is such a nice keepsake and made it even more personal for me =) No one told me about it so I'm glad I happened to see one!

 

Try not to stress too much over your choices for reception, ceremony, etc...every single option is breathaking and you won't regret your decisions no matter what you choose. Getting married at EDR was THE best decision I made and it was a completely gorgeous and unforgettable time! Of course I stressed out about every decision I made but there's nothing I would have changed =)

 

[CanadianLindsey]

 

 

Originally Posted by ElDorado2012 

 

Has anyone been to the Beach Bar? Any comments on if that would be a good place for our guests to go after our ceremony as they wait for our reception at Tucanes?

 

Also, a non-wedding related question, does anyone know if they play music at any of the pools during the day? Perhaps at the main pool? If not, I was considering bringing a BOSE portable player for ipods for our guests to play some music. I would assume they won't let us do that, but I'm curious if anyone else has tried and maybe succeeded?

 

 

About beach bar as a hang out between ceremony and reception...I'm guessing you mean the bar at Jo Jo's? It would be a great place to get drinks and there are lots of couches and bar stools there. Plus it is pretty central and on a main path. Both big pools, fuentes and la isla have music and games going on at different parts of the day(all the other pools are quiet!) The resort staff put on beach volleyball games, archery competitions, pool water balloon fights and lots of fun games, our guests loved them! We also had a little i pod player and used it at the beach and pools when our group was together and we just made sure we weren't bothering other resort guests.

 

[ElDorado2012]

Thank you - good to know. 
 

Originally Posted by TheWolferts 

ElDorado2012-

 

I just got confirmation from my WC that the Groom will have a room on the wedding day from 10am-4pm to get ready in and it is stocked with a selection of beverages and "gourmet bites".

 

I almost wish it was the other way around, so that all my BMs and I wouldnt be getting ready in the room I will be staying in all week long! I will feel like I need to "tidy up" the day before the wedding, so that 5 girls can get ready at once! Also, we are staying in a Casitas and I think that Gazebo 55 is on the opposite side of the resort i.e. a 20 minute walk in the heat. I heard that they will provide transportation for the bride and one other person, but that the rest of the wedding party is on there own. Has anyone else heard this?

 

 

 

[ElDorado2012]

I don't know - Valeria just said "Bach Bar" she pointed it out to me on the map. It does look like it's right by JoJos. Cool - that sounds like fun! It is central, so that is nice. Thanks!!
 

Originally Posted by CanadianLindsey 

About beach bar as a hang out between ceremony and reception...I'm guessing you mean the bar at Jo Jo's? It would be a great place to get drinks and there are lots of couches and bar stools there. Plus it is pretty central and on a main path. Both big pools, fuentes and la isla have music and games going on at different parts of the day(all the other pools are quiet!) The resort staff put on beach volleyball games, archery competitions, pool water balloon fights and lots of fun games, our guests loved them! We also had a little i pod player and used it at the beach and pools when our group was together and we just made sure we weren't bothering other resort guests.

 

 

[ElDorado2012]

Oops "Beach Bar"
 

Originally Posted by ElDorado2012 

I don't know - Valeria just said "Bach Bar" she pointed it out to me on the map. It does look like it's right by JoJos. Cool - that sounds like fun! It is central, so that is nice. Thanks!!
 

 

 

[ElDorado2012]

That is adorable - I am so making a note of that to look out for. Thank you!!
 

Originally Posted by Cvantine 

BTW - one thing you ladies should all watch out for is the weekly newsletter that they have at some of the bars. I was so busy running around all week that I didn't even look at one until my last day and I almost missed it! But they have wedding announcements in there with your name and your groom's name and a congratulatory message. It is such a nice keepsake and made it even more personal for me =) No one told me about it so I'm glad I happened to see one!

 

Try not to stress too much over your choices for reception, ceremony, etc...every single option is breathaking and you won't regret your decisions no matter what you choose. Getting married at EDR was THE best decision I made and it was a completely gorgeous and unforgettable time! Of course I stressed out about every decision I made but there's nothing I would have changed =)

 

[ElDorado2012]

For whomever has traveled there before - can we tip in US dollars at the resort, or do we need to change our currency when we get there? What about in Playa or Cancun (if anyone went out there), can you pay for things (drinks, food, souvenirs) with US cash, or no? Can anyone give me an idea of average or appropriate tips for waiters, bartenders, room service, etc.? Also, are there safes in the rooms for us to leave valuables and cash? If so, did everyone have a good experience using them?

 

Thanks

[ElDorado2012]

Another question - How strict is the dress code at the restaurants for dinner? No jeans, right? Can we wear flip flop sandals if they are paired with dresses? What about the guys? Anything else you encountered that would be good to tell our guests?