OFFICIAL El Dorado Royale/El Dorado Casitas Royale Thread!

Turnaround time is 6 weeks after your wedding, delivered to your home address via FedEx

Basic Photography Package (2013: $1,400, 2014: $1,800)

Up to 3 hours of photo coverage with one professional photographer

300 High-resolution retouched digital images on rights-free CD

$100 USD credit for photo album (to be redeemed directly with Sarani Photo Design)

FedEx Delivery

One Day Package (2013: $3.400, 2014: $3,900) (Sarani Photo Design)

Up to 8 hours of photo coverage during you wedding day with two professional photographers

Getting Ready

Bride & Groom private session
Ceremony

Full Reception

600 high-res digital retouched photos on rights-free DVD

$200 USD credit for photo album (to be redeemed directly with Sarani Photo Design)

DVD with a slideshow presentation of the pictures

FedEx delivery

Half Day Package (2013: $2,400, 2014: $2,850)

Up to 8 hours of photo coverage during you wedding day with 1 professional photographer and 1 assistant photographer

Bride & Groom private session
Ceremony

Reception

400 high-res digital retouched photos on rights-free DVD

$150 USD credit for photo album (to be redeemed directly with Sarani Photo Design)

DVD with a slideshow presentation of the pictures

FedEx delivery

Photography Extra Hour - $500

includes additional 75 photos on CD

Boudoir Session ($650)

Ladies, this is the best gift you can give your future husband: a sexy and tasteful photoshoot done in your underwear in the privacy of your own room. With several props & lighting techniques, we guarantee you will look and feel your best!

Package includes 1.5 hours of photo coverage (female photographer available on request)

75 high-res retouched digital photos on a rights-free CD

*session is done the morning before or morning after the wedding day

Cenote Session ($1,500)

This is a wonderful opportunity to record your Engagement or "Trash the Dress" sessions at an amazing natural cenote (sinkhole).

Package includes up to 3 hours of photo coverage with a professional photographer and an assistant photographer

150 high-res retouched digital images on a rights-free CD

Refreshments & snacks

FedEx delivery

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Claudia Photo Studio

Golden Photo Package (Claudia Photo Studio) $6,150

Up to 8 hours of professional photo coverage

A minimum of 400 high-res digital images on DVD

Online slideshow

$350 USD credit for online orders (provided directly by Claudia Photo Studio)

Special Photo Package (Claudia Photo Studio) $4,150

Up to 5 hours professional photo coverage

A minimum of 250 high-res digital images on DVD

$250 USD credit for online orders (provided directly by Claudia Photo Studio)

Photo Package 1 (Claudia Photo Studio) $2,750

Up to 3 hours professional photo coverage

A minimum of 150 high-res digital images on DVD

$150 USD credit for online orders (provided directly by Claudia Photo Studio)

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Caribe Photo

Link to Packages

Caribe also offers video packages

Package Palma ($525)

1.5 hours of coverage,

Albums/Printed Photos:

1 large size Eco-album

36 4x6 photos, matte or glossy

3 8x10 photos

5 post cards

CD with all photos taken (around 150)

Package Palapa ($550)

1.5 hours of coverage,

Albums/Printed Photos:

1 large size Eco-album

36 5x7 photos, matte or glossy

3 8x10 photos

5 post cards

CD with all photos taken (around 150)

Package Playa ($600)

1.5 hours of coverage,

Albums/Printed Photos:

1 large size Eco-album

36 6x8 photos, matte or glossy

3 8x10 photos

5 post cards

CD with all photos taken (around 150)

Package Pina ($750)

3 hours of coverage,

Albums/Printed Photos:

1 large size Eco-album

1 medium Eco-album

60 6x8 photos, matte or glossy

5 8x10 photos

5 post cards

CD with all photos taken (around 200)

Package All Inclusive ($800)

1 hour coverage

1 large size Eco-album

36 6x8 photos, matte or glossy

CD with all photos taken (around 110)

DVD with a 30 minute movie in high res (music & video effects added)

Package Mango ($950)

3 hours coverage

2 large size Eco-album (40 photos each)

80 6x8 photos, matte or glossy

5 8x10 photos

5 post cards

CD with all photos taken (around 350)

Package Maracuya ($1,000)

4 hours coverage

2 large size Eco-album (40 photos each)

80 6x8 photos, matte or glossy

10 8x10 photos

5 post cards

CD with all photos taken (around 350)

Package Parasio ($1,430)

5 hours coverage

2 large size Eco-album (40 photos each)

80 6x8 photos, matte or glossy

10 8x10 photos

5 post cards

CD with all photos taken (around 500)

CD with 80 retouched photos (your choice)

Package Papaya ($1,850)

6 hours coverage

2 large size Eco-album (40 photos each)

1 medium Eco-album (20 8x10 photos)

80 6x8 photos, matte or glossy

5 post cards

CD with all photos taken (around 600)

CD with 100 retouched photos (your choice)

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Royale Photo

Link to packages

H3 ($1,860)

3 hours of professional photo coverage

Handmade photo album

100 4x6 printed photos

5 8x10 photos

Video DVD with approx 170 photos with music & visual effects)

CD with 170 high res photos

Online preview for 2 weeks (to see & select your pictures)

Index print book with 15 photos on each page

H4 ($2,145)

4 hours of professional photo coverage

Handmade photo album

100 4x6 printed photos

30 5x7 photos

5 8x10 photos

Video DVD with approx 220 photos with music & visual effects)

CD with 220 high res photos

Online preview for 2 weeks (to see & select your pictures)

Index print book with 15 photos on each page

H6 ($2,860)

6 hours of professional photo coverage

Handmade photo album

150 4x6 printed photos

30 5x7 photos

10 8x10 photos

3 12x18 posters

Video DVD with approx 300 photos with music & visual effects)

CD with 300 high res photos

Online preview for 2 weeks (to see & select your pictures)

Index print book with 15 photos on each page

H8 ($4,290)

8 hours of professional photo coverage

Handmade photo album

150 4x6 printed photos

100 6x8 photos

5 8x10 photos

5 12x18 posters

Video DVD with approx 450 photos with music & visual effects)

CD with 450 high res photos

Online preview for 2 weeks (to see & select your pictures)

Index print book with 15 photos on each page

Coffee table book - handmade with mahogany wood, 6"x9", 25 pages

H8 Plus ($5,550)

8 hours of professional photo coverage (2 photographers)

Two handmade photo albums

200 4x6 printed photos

100 6x8 photos

5 8x10 photos

5 12x18 posters

Video DVD with approx 550+ photos with music & visual effects)

CD with 550 high res photos

Online preview for 2 weeks (to see & select your pictures)

Index print book with 15 photos on each page

Coffee table book - handmade with mahogany wood, 6"x9", 40 pages

Wedding journalist taking notes for coffee table book Extra hour ($330) 40 additional 5x7 printed photos
Extra photographer ($550) Coffee table book ($385) Wedding journalist ($240) Wedding web pages ($132) Wedding web pages with 130 photos for 1 month following wedding

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Mexican Wedding Photography

Link to packages

Mexican Photo Package 1 ($990)

2 hours continuous photo service

Ceremony

Bride & groom photos (beach & hotel locations)

Wedding party

Group photo

family

80 4x6 photos (mix of color, B&W, B&W with color touches)

CD with all high res photos & photo album

Extra 20 high res photos on CD

photoshop artwork for all photos

Mexican Photo Package 2 ($1,540)

3 hours continuous photo service

Bride getting ready

Ceremony

Bride & groom photos (beach & hotel locations)

Wedding party

Group photo

family

120 4x6 photos (mix of color, B&W, B&W with color touches)

10 5x7 photos (including 3 B&W)

3 8x10 photos (1 B&W)

CD with all high res photos & photo album

Extra 25 high res photos on CD

photoshop artwork for all photos

Mexican Photo Package 3 ($1,950)

5 hours continuous photo service

Bride getting ready

Ceremony

Bride & groom photos (beach & hotel locations)

Wedding party

Cocktail

Group photo

family

reception

180 4x6 photos (including 60 B&W)

15 5x7 photos

6 8x10 photos (3 B&W)

CD with all high res photos & photo album

Extra 40 high res photos on CD

photoshop artwork for all photos

Extra Hour ($600)

Mexican Basic Video Package ($1,050)

Approx 90 minutes service

Bride & Groom
Ceremony

Session by the Beach

High definition DVD will be 30-40 minutes, full digital edition with menu

Photo & Video Combo Package ($1,050)

1 hour of photo & video service

Ceremony

Bride & Groom

40 high res photos on CD

Edited video 20 minutes long on DVD

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Magic Vision

Link to packages

Magic vision also offers video service

Pictures & videos are delivered to the wedding couple 3 working days after the wedding (weekends/holidays not included). For express delivery via FedEx, a charge of $75USD must be paid at time of onsite interview.

Diamond Package ($2,750)

6 hours of service (approx)

Photo shooting:
Bride & Groom

Ceremony

Family

Reception
Wedding Party

90 6x8 high-res photos, matte or gloss finish (borders optional)

40 4x7 photos

15 5x7 photos

10 8x10 photos

1 album with 20 high-res 8x10 photos

2 albums - 45 photos each

1 CD with approx 550 high-res photos

1 CD with 50 selected photos w/ Photoshop Artwork (delivered 3 weeks later via Special mail package)

Emerald Package ($2.100)

5 hours of service (approx)

Photo shooting:
Bride & Groom

Ceremony

Family

Reception
Wedding Party

90 6x8 high-res photos, matte or gloss finish (borders optional)

14 5x7 photos

12 8x10 photos

2 albums - 45 photos each

1 CD with approx 450 high-res photos

1 CD with 40 selected photos w/ Photoshop Artwork (delivered 3 weeks later via Special mail package)

Onyx Package ($1,000)

2 hours of service (approx)

Photo shooting:

Bride getting ready

Bride & Groom

Ceremony

Cocktail

Family

Wedding party

Printed photos:

60 6x8 high-res photos, matte or gloss finish (borders optional)

7 5x7 photos

5 8x10 photos

1 photo album

1 CD with file in high-res

Ruby Package ($1,850)

4 hours of service (approx)

Photo shooting:

Bride & Groom

Ceremony

Family
Reception
Wedding party

Printed photos:

90 6x8 high-res photos

12 5x7 photos

10 8x10 photos

2 albums - 45 photos each

1 CD with approx 400 high-res photos

1 CD with 30 selected photos with Photoshop Artwork (delivered 3 weeks later via Special mail package)

Sapphire Package

3 hours of service (approx)

Photo shooting:

Bride & Groom

Ceremony

Family
Reception
Wedding party

Printed photos:

90 6x8 high-res photos 90 6x8

10 5x7 photos

7 8x10 photos

2 albums - 45 photos each

1 CD with approx 350 high-res photos

Turquoise Package

1 hour of service (approx)

Photo shooting:

Bride getting ready (if requested)

Ceremony
Hotel areas

Printed photos:

36 6x8 high res photos, matte or gloss finish (borders optional)

7 5x7 photos

3 8x10 photos

1 album

1 CD with the file in high-res, delivered in 3 working days (FedEx charge will apply if departure date occurs prior to delivery date)

Additional hour ($550)

includes 45 5x7 photos

Trash the Dress (2013: $650, 2014: $1,650)

Dare to do it! Locations include beach, pool, mangrove, cenote, etc. (depending on hotel)

Approx 1 hour

Includes 20 5x7 color and 5 6x8 black & white high res photos (will be added to wedding album in selected package)

Photo Booth ($1,045)

2 hours of consecutive service

50 5x7 photos for Bride & Groom

50 5x7 photos for the guests

set up & tear down of photo booth in 1 location

on site photo booth operator

props for event

CD with all photos taken

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AllieH · March 9, 2013

El Dorado's Naay Spa offers pampering for the bride, her party and the groom too! There are two spas that offer similar services: Royale and Casitas

Both El Dorado Royale and El Dorado Casitas Royale guests are welcome to sample the impressive menu of services at Casitas Spa. Drawing on the ancient healing traditions of Old Mexico, Casitas Spa offers distinctive therapies in a serene atmosphere designed to heighten your romantic resort experience.

Revel in the decadence of our sensual â€œchocolate therapy,â€ rich in cleansing minerals and nourishing cocoa butter. Massage offerings encompass Swedish, shiatsu, reflexology and our signature Beachfront Sky Massage. Our facilities include a serenity pool, saunas, steam rooms, specialized bridal suites and more. We offer exfoliating body scrubs, milk baths, thermal mud massages and a variety of facials. Full beauty salon services are also available, including Caribbean braiding.

Menu of Services

Bridal style (wedding day): $94

Bridal rehearsal: $49+

Make up (wedding day): $94

Make up rehearsal: $49+

I highly recommend the Beachfront Sky Massage for two. It's romantic, and very relaxing - imagine the sea breeze blowing around you and the sound of the ocean tide as it ebbs and flows. *sigh* I'm ready for another one!

The ladies and gents from the spa are often roaming the resort with daily specials. If you're looking for some extra-pampering, take advantage of the Casitas spa!

Allow an hour for hair rehearsal, and at least 90 minutes for wedding day hair styles. If you have inspiration photos, bring them with you! These ladies are amazing.

You can also book the bridal suite for extra pampering on your big day. Be aware that only the bride is able to be in the bridal suite - if you imagined your getting-ready to be with your mother, bridesmaids, sister, etc. then don't book the bridal suite.

Arrive early (45 minutes to an hour) for your services and take advantage of the water journey/ritual (note - if you're getting your bridal hair style, you'll need to leave enough time to shower & dry your hair - extra charges if they need to wash & dry your hair).

Just a note to add that I noticed prices changed for bridal hair and make up as of May 2013. Unsure if the rehearsal prices have changed as well.

AllieH · March 9, 2013

Options - lots of options!!

EDR/EDCR and Lomas Weddings can assist you in customizing your wedding even further.

Many brides choose to add sheers to their gazebo for the wedding ceremony. You can choose white, or a variety of colors. White sheers are $100 each to rent, or $150 for colors. You'll need two sheers for the gazebos at EDR/EDCR.

You can also customize your wedding with table runners, table cloths, chair covers and/or chair bows. The standard set up includes long white table cloths that you can change out for colors, or enhance with an overlay or runner.

Table Runners: available in satin, organza, rosette, and other patterns. Prices range from $8 - $15 each.

Table Overlays: satin/organza or sheer/organza overlays, prices are $30 each

Chair covers & bows: $4 each (or $8 for a chair cover & bow):

The resort's standard chairs are white wooden chairs. You may choose to dress them up with satin and organza chair bows and/or white chair covers. The bows are available in a wide variety of colors and fabrics. Please note you'll need enough for both the ceremony AND a private event, they don't move them between the events.

Table cloths:

Full length table cloths are available in your choice of colors, fabrics and styles. Prices begin at $60 each.

AllieH · March 9, 2013

Reviews from BDW EDR/EDCR Brides:

(click on each bride's user name to link to her review)

YarrowsLedge - Married July 24, 2010

"We never left the resort one time other than to and from the airport. All in all it was an amazing dream come true wedding and honeymoon.

My new father-in-law is a retired minister and (though he was biased) said that it was the most beautiful wedding he had ever witnessed."

CanadianLindsey (Lindsey) - Married December 1, 2010

"Overall our experience at this resort was absolutely amazing! We had a few kinks along the way but we didn't let it ruin our trip or wedding. I would highly recommend it for a wedding with an adult guest list or a honeymoon/couples escape. It is a huge resort with tons of lush greenery, pools, fountains and beautiful buildings. You really feel like you're in an island getaway!"

rpingree001 - Married January 8, 2011

"Our wedding reception was at the Health Bar and was a perfect location for our size of 38 guests. We kept decorations pretty simple with a couple runners, rose petals and votive candles. And we had the flowers from the ceremony brought over to decorate various areas.

We did the BBQ Deluxe buffet and it was fantastic! The guests raved about how wonderful the food was."

Allie H (Allie) - Married November 5, 2012

"EDR truly gave us the wedding-moon of our dreams. The phrase we heard over and over during our stay is "anything is possible in Mexico", and the staff of EDR/EDCR really do mean that."

jnitschke (Jennifer) - Married May 24, 2013

"This was such a learning experience for me, if I had to do this again it'd be perfect... not that I ever want to get married again, this one can last. The resort is amazing, the food is great, they do a great job of catering to your likes and dislikes, they were too strict about dress clothes, everyone was always so happy to serve you... it was great. ...I just want to pass on some wisdom... which is. Keep it simple... everything is gorgeous already so you don't need to dress it up with more stuff."

JEM236 (Jill) - Married May 31, 2013

"The wedding was fantastic! The onsite coordinators were very organized, and the whole day went smoothly. I was really impressed with how attentive, organized, friendly and efficient the team was. We were able to have the ceremony on the beach and the reception at the health bar. I loved my hair and makeup, I LOVED the decorations, and the DJ really made the party. Everyone raved about the food too. I have no complaints about the wedding at all and they whole day was perfect! We had a blast and it was everything I wanted and more." (and then poor Jill had to deal with flooding in RM! poor bride!!!!)

AllieH · March 9, 2013

Links to wedding photos at EDR - PM me if you'd like to add a link to your photographers blog or post with your wedding photos!

Marlene & Jeff, by Sweet Fire Photography

Crystal & Jeff, by SweetFire Photography

Allie & Steve, by Lotus Blossom Photography

Sarani Weddings (check out their blog! approved Lomas photographer)

Mexican Wedding Photos & Videos (TONS of EDR wedding photos - approved Lomas vendor!)

Elizabeth Medina Photography

(note: outside vendor fees may apply to photographers who are not pre-approved by EDR/Lomas, please confirm with your Lomas WC)

AllieH · March 9, 2013

El Dorado Royale & El Dorado Casitas Royale Resort Reviews

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El Dorado Royale & El Dorado Casitas Royale

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