JaimeLynne

I'll give you a brief review on those properties: (Sorry if they're a bit blunt. I think I've been somewhat spoiled in the past, so that definitely sways my vote.) Tucan/Quetzal: Nice, cool scenery but it just wasn't for us. There were kids EVERYWHERE! The rooms were "ok" definitely nothing fabulous, there were a few holes in the wall and it looks like it needs a renovation. If you can get one of the beach front rooms on the 2nd or 3rd level I think it would be worth the extra money! Pools were great, beach was fantastic but crowded. Oh yeah, hard beds (they're 6 inches of mattress on a concrete slab). We slept fine tho. We didn't end up meeting with a WC there because we knew after walking the property that it wasn't the place for our wedding. I bet it'd be better during other times of the year where it's less crowded, and a little less of the "Walmart" crowd (as Martin says, lol) is there. So I worked my magic and got us bumped up to... Maya/Lindo: We actually got to stay on the Maya side which was awesome! The rooms were beautiful! I'd say they're the 2nd nicest rooms I've stayed in yet. (Rooms are important to me) When we met with the WC there (Luz) I had her show me a room on the Lindo side and those were pretty nice as well. I don't think anyone would be complaining about the rooms there at all. Btw, I didn't feel completely comfortable with the WC. She seemed a little meek and timid to me. She showed us pics of weddings they had there in the past and there were plastic boats in almost every pic!!!! This is what REALLY deterred us. They said they can't move them out of the way because it's a business or something. She said you just had to "tell your photographer to shoot from better angles". Honestly, I don't want my photographer to have to try that hard!! The price to bring in a photog. is only $300 vs. some of the other resorts' $500. Or, of course if they stay one or two nights it's free. The pools were great - it was like Wet n' Wild at a really nice tropical resort. They had tons of pools, plus a wavepool, plus a lazy river! The wildlife and fauna there was awesome. EXCEPT when you walk to the beach (this would be your "walk down the aisle") - the mangroves there have been devastated by the hurricane, which leaves for a HORRIBLE backdrop for your wedding pics!!!! This was the second thing that really did it for us there. The third thing was this resort is HUUUUUUUGE!!!! Seriously, it's like 3 or 4 football fields long just to walk from the lobby to the beach. Ridiculous! You'll definitely get a work out, but it's so big that you tend to get lost and really have to plan your activities out. Since we were sick while down there it was kind of annoying to us. The lobby bar is great, that's the only place where you'll find international liquors. The scenery all around the complex is fantastic! Really unique and cool to look at. We really liked the Japanese restaurant. You can only eat there if you're staying on the Maya side. The gourmet restaurant on the Maya side was also nice (that's where he proposed!). The buffets were just ok. Also, there's a shopping mall on site! It's just crazy how big not only the Maya/ Lindo but the entire complex that includes Beach/Del Mar is. They have a carousel, restaurants, stores, spa, etc there. There is also a golf course on site. Haha, ok so maybe that wasn't such a "brief" review, but there ya go! I also have the wedding package info from the Maya/Lindo. Basically it's around $1,750 for the legal ceremony package. I apologize for taking so long to post this review! I'll add pics to this thread later. Let me know if you have any more questions, Jaime

I got this letter a couple days ago from Mariana at Dreams (took her about 3 days to respond, not too bad). I think this is just one of those letters where you fill in the person's name tho, because in my original email to her I had already acknowledged that I knew Gabriela was the new WC, and I only said we were *considering/thinking about* having our wedding there. She sent me several attachments with it as well. Dear Jaime: First of all I would like to thank you for choosing Dreams Puerto Vallarta to celebrate this important event, you could be sure that we will do our best to exceed your expectations and make this experience a dream. I would like to inform you that Gabriela will be the new wedding coordinator since I have been promoted, at the moment she is not here yet but I will love to help you in the mean time with all your questions on doubts. Please find attached some information that might be helpful, if you should require further assistance do not hesitate in contacting me, will be a pleasure to help you. Best Regards Marilú Arellano Fuentes Q.

Quote: Originally Posted by CancunBride07 1) October 21st 2007 2) As of booking right now (I paid less by booking in Feb.) <<Price with Hotel is $1038.74 per person.>> And that is for 4 days 3 nights and it was only like $100 more or something for 6 days!! not sure why?? I have been going through a TA. Only $100 more for almost double the time there?? That's awesome. Btw, I see you live in Irving - do you use a local TA?

I just got this letter from Mariana at Dreams (took her about 3 days to respond, not too bad). I think this is just one of those letters where you fill in the person's name tho, because in my original email to her I had already acknowledged that I knew Gabriela was the new WC, and I only said we were *considering/thinking about* having our wedding there. She sent me several attachments with it as well. Dear Jaime: First of all I would like to thank you for choosing Dreams Puerto Vallarta to celebrate this important event, you could be sure that we will do our best to exceed your expectations and make this experience a dream. I would like to inform you that Gabriela will be the new wedding coordinator since I have been promoted, at the moment she is not here yet but I will love to help you in the mean time with all your questions on doubts. Please find attached some information that might be helpful, if you should require further assistance do not hesitate in contacting me, will be a pleasure to help you. Best Regards Marilú Arellano Fuentes Q.

Quote: Originally Posted by akh We were all set to get one, even had a contract written up - but then Dreams had a couple promotions - one for $112/night/person and then one for $106/night/person and we encouraged all of our guests to book for those cheaper rates. Since our room block rate was $129/night/person it was a much better deal! And most people booked pretty early, so we didn't need the room block afterall. That's awesome!

Quote: Originally Posted by host today is sooo much better...last night i wanted to chop my hand off...i have vicodin for pain but dont want to take so much cuz of Jackson. Is that what you decided to name him? That's my nephew's name!!! Yay! I have a close friend who's preggo and I was surprised to hear that you can take vicodin when you're pregnant, but her doc ok'ed it as well. Interesting. Glad to hear you're doing better Tammy.

I agree - say something. The worst she can say is it'll be another $500. If that were the case then you'd have to decide how much it is worth it to you. Unless it was included in part of the original package that YOU get to pick the songs. If that's the case, you should definitely get to do just that without having to pay for it!

Quote: Originally Posted by JANET1111 I think you just get the cheaper of the two rates they have posted online. Is it the "promo rate" or something? Ok gotcha. Looks like it would be between 300-400 per room per night. I guess the price isn't too bad if you have more than 2 people sharing a room.

Quote: Originally Posted by host they will def. be higher but if booked early not that much higher...if you were to book by August you should be fine...you really pay when you try to book when the hotel is filling up... if you get your TA to get a room block for you you should be ok as well. Good to know. I'd just like to add that not only is it great to have this site, but to have a knowledgeable and helpful TA hosting it is so unique and helpful in the planning process! Tammy, you rock! Quote: Originally Posted by Nini_Bride Jaime, Are you thinking of moving your wedding up to Christmas/New Years?? Courtney - yes we're considering having it sometime over Xmas Vacation. It's pretty much down to either Summer or then because it's important to us to have the kids in our family be able to attend. I still haven't felt the parents out on that yet tho. If it weren't for the kids we'd pretty much be open to any time of the year which would just add one more freaking choice so at this point I'm fine with kids because it helps to narrow something down! LOL The main reason we've started to consider Xmas vacation is due to Summer weather concerns in PV and Cancun. I think we've at least narrowed it down to 3 areas: PV, Cancun, Cabo We're pretty much looking into Dreams in all 3 areas, plus Playa Fiesta in PV. Playa Fiesta would be our #1 choice for our "Dream Wedding" but unfortunately I just don't think we'll come near to the 18 room block (36+ ppl) necessary for the wedding package Bummed on this but I think Dreams PV is our second choice and it looks very nice Quote: Originally Posted by akh I think the cheapest rate we got was $106/person/night with the $50 spa credit. Our room block rate was $129/person/night - but we ended up not getting a room block. One of our guests sent out this picture - it's not a bad way to get an idea of the layout of the resort! Cool thanks for the pic Ann! How come you didn't end up getting a room block?

Hi and welcome to the forum! We are considering having our wedding at Dreams PV - any extra info you can spare would be great! Have you had a chance to communicate with the new WC there? (I think her name is Gabriela...) From what I hear she's only been on about a week.

I asked Martin and he said he couldn't think of any metal love songs. He was like "isn't that like an oxymoron...??" lol sorry

Do you get a break on the room prices if you have your wedding there?

Quote: Originally Posted by host i'm not sure if there are many "experiences" with her yet as she has been on the job about a week. Rather, I meant as time goes by... I just emailed her requesting wedding info on the resort. Thanks for the info and email addy!

I'll be interested to hear people's experiences with Gabriela. I think I will shoot her an email to let her know we are interested in the property. I'll let y'all know how that goes...

Quote: Originally Posted by host room prices range depending on when you are going etc...i think i got most of ann's guests a rate of $206 per night for double occupancy with a $50 per person spa credit. so they usually range about $202-240 per night for double occupancy Awesome, thanks Tammy! Do you know if the prices would skyrocket in December or January, possibly over New Year's? I'm assuming they would, just trying to weigh some options.

Quote: Originally Posted by jilly76 October 19th I don't remember the exact price, I tried to find the email, but I must have deleted it. My mother is staying 5 nights & I think it was around 800 give or take a little (I also think she might have got oceanfront) My brothers may have been a little less, for 5 nights, I think around 650 sorry I'm not much help. we also had a few friends book through orbitz and expedia. I know one couple is paying 1500 for 4 nights and airfare, so based on the cost of flights from here, I would say they're paying about 450 pp finding a location SUCKS! I wanted to rip my hair out, its so much better when you're done with it! Actually that did help, thanks! And yes it is VERY FRUSTRATING trying to find a location out of the MILLION or so out there. I swear, I'm going to have gray hair by my 25th birthday if I'm not careful...either that, or I'll be bald

Quote: Originally Posted by zoegirlTX I'm not sure if you hvae seen this, but here is a Dreams wedding I've seen online The Knot Forums Awe, that's cute! Man, this place looks awesome! Any idea on prices for guests?

Quote: Originally Posted by LALA I thought this only happened in bizarro world! I'm so glad you found out what was wrong. On to recovery!!! Welcome to Bizarro World!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by tvt i don't have an answer for you but i giggled at your post. i can feel your frustration/curiosity/excitement in picking a location and just wanting to make sure you're picking the best one good luck!! Haha, thanks Tara!

A) What month are you getting married How much are your guests paying for their hotel stay (please include how many nights this includes, or just a per night price would be great!) I'm having such a hard time trying to decide between locations!!! And now I'm thinking of doing it in December/January instead of June/July. These decisions are already driving me nuts! Thanks in advance for your responses!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak Jaime--- I'm glad he found the issue and is on the path to getting things corrected for you. Have you thought about presenting him with your CareNow and herbalist bill? Never hurts to ask, and his offer to pay for the antibiotics was a small token because I'm sure he knows the kind of out-of-court law settlement he could be subjected to if you really pushed the issue... Yeah I know, but I'm not going to push the issue. I believe he is an EXCELLENT doctor and this really was just some weird fluke! I would rather just let it go at this point and be glad to know what's what. As long as I get better I'm fine with it all. Things happen.

Quote: Originally Posted by A10CALGAL Holy crap Jaime! I am so glad you went in to see the surgeon! No kidding!

Quote: Originally Posted by jesswins I totally feel for you ladies. I am at my early planning stages and already feel strange vibes from people. However I am very sensitive and over analyze everything. This weekend we went to visit my FI's father and step mom for fathers day. We haven;t seen them since we set a date and location. I was disappointed and hurt that no one bothered to ask me about me wedding plans. I brought it up to a few people but it felt like it wasn;t a big deal to them. I could totally be over thinking this but its how I felt. I think we all need to remember we are not being selfish, how is it being selfish when it is our wedding not theirs? While my FSIL was planning her wedding last year I feel as though I supported every choice she made because it was what she made. jess Jess, you sound just like me - I'm also very sensitive and tend to over analyze everything!

Thanks Catherine!

Quote: Originally Posted by RaydensMama FI is a hufe metal head so if anyone can think of any metal songs too let me know (not 80s hair metal, more like thrash/death metal stuff.) Martin is into metal too. You would SO not believe it by seeing him tho LOL! I'll check with him... Can't say I've heard any romantic metal songs tho hahaha