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thanks rachel! that's sake (as in the japanese rice wine). she's seriously a snotty bipolar beotch. we think she loves herself too much.Quote:
Originally Posted by *Rachel* 
Your cat is so pretty Lauren. Which one is this?
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karen- definitely get in touch with kristin. just mention dj in the subject. no worries about not using dd - we didn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by KarenM Congrats Allyson!
Kim, that's quite the list of florists! It'll be great to have that in case we want to buy any extras.
Thanks Lauren. I feel a little weird contacting Kristin at Dazzling to get DJ contact info since I'm not using her as a wedding planner - any thoughts?
Oh, & I found out about having the lounges for cocktails. Rebeca said they can set up 2 full living rooms for $350 in case anyone's interested. (like in post 594) -
it's small, so the max is probably too many. we had 30, on one side of the pool and it was a little crowded. i wouldn't fit more than 40 on one side of the pool, and the other side is narrow - you'd have guests falling in the pool!Quote:
Originally Posted by kimberl07 Thanks for the photos of the World Terrace and those of the beach receptions. It helps me to think about how some of my plans may need to change. I like the idea of the beach, but I just keep thinking how much more the weather could affect the event- it could be really windy on the beach. Thanks Lauren for pointing out the additional costs for the beach (grading the sand, etc.). And $950 to rent a dance floor! So many things that I wasn't worrying about last week are now on my mind. I'll just have to wait until Rebeca talks to her manager but am guessing that there is no practical way to put another few tables on Las Palmas.
Quote:Originally Posted by KarenM I emailed Rebeca today about hiring a DJ (if she has a list of people we should contact) & she said "you do not have to worry about, I will contact our DJ and program it for your wedding day, what you can do is send a list of songs you would like to listen that day". I know Lauren hired a DJ, but I tried googling him & didn't find him.
try emailing kristen from dazzling details. she was my contact for him.Quote:Originally Posted by allyson779 Hey everyone... I just started planning our wedding at dreams for October 2010 and we are soooo excited.
By any chance is anyone going to use the wedding gazebo for their cocktail hour... if so have you seen any pics or know how many people it will hold?
a limited amount - i think it mentioned it in the latest attachment - maybe 5-7? the gazebo is more towards the center of the resort also, so therefore nor as private as the beach (which isn't private either). -
buy them (ikea has great deals on candles), keep the receipt (you should travel w/ the receipt anyway), and return if you don't use them.
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Originally Posted by kimberl07 Thanks Lauren- I had no idea what world terrace was. When you say buffet, do you mean a patio area directly outside the buffet? I guess the downfall would be that it is not private?
Have you seen a reception on the beach right in the sand? I'm surprised they can serve there. I can't picture it- especially at night. But, that might be the best option. Now I wish that we would have explored some off-site options for the wedding, but I hadn't even heard of that until I joined this Forum. This has been a big help.the pic of world terrace looks great - however that is the center of the resort. it's the main entrance to the buffet and directly below (see the stairs in the background) the reception desk. it's also directly underneath rendezvous (bar). it is NOT private AT ALL. the reception on the beach is a great option - but look at the additional costs and make sure to either include that in your budget or find a way to have rebeca determine whether or not it will DEFINITELY be necessary. they are saying "we MIGHT have to use the tractor or move palapas", but what they really mean is that "we MOST likely will even if we don't NEED to." the beach is not private, but much more private than world terrace. b/c it'll be dark, you won't see people watching from afar. that being said, my bridesmaids had to turn several people away from las palmas b/c they were trying to "look at the pool" during our private party. people were also looking down at our party from the old tower. keep in mind that you're getting married at a resort where there are thousands of people vacationing. it's not a private ballroom.Quote:Originally Posted by autjo Hi girls. I attached the 09 wedding info from Rebeca that includes a picture of the World Terrace reception setup. Although it is next to the buffet the reception would be plated. It is also not as private as the beach or Las Palmas.
jamie, i don't have it anymore. it's on my old laptop that diedQuote:Originally Posted by smith3576 Lauren - Would you mind sharing the template for the contract you brought with you? I would like to do the same thing - I don't want any surprises. Right now I have all of these random emails of things Rebecca has told me but I need to consolidate it.
sorry!!
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did you ask what that centerpiece will look like? we specifically asked for nothing - no table, no centerpiece, but got one anyway and it was ugly. not a big deal, but just so you're prepared.Quote:
Originally Posted by J&MWedding Oh, and Rebeca did specifically write that the ceremony centerpiece (incl in the package) will be used for Bride/Groom table etc etc so that will also eliminate one centerpiece
you try the beach? probably you're only option - world terrace is the buffett (and after all of this, do you really want your reception at a buffett?)Quote:Originally Posted by kimberl07 I can't wait to see your welcome bags Jill. We have bought a lot of items for ours, but haven't yet put them all together...waiting for the final count. Initially from the early response to the STD, we thought we'd have about 60 people. But now we are getting new reservations from the invites- I think we are looking at 90 people- talk about panic...I don't know what to do. Upgrades for us our going to out of the question with 90 people. Rebeca told me that Las Palmas terrace seats up to 70, so I don't even know what our options will be for 90 at the reception. I hope we are not stuck indoors. I emailed Rebeca today and am waiting for her response. Any suggestions?
86 Booked and Counting!
idk about leaving the starfish - i'd make sure to have a back-up of some sort...they are really fragile and JIC it mysteriously disappears...hate to sound like a "debbie downer" but don't want you ladies to be disappointed... -
my cocktail hour was at las palmas as well. didn't make sense to have it elsewhere...i wasn't there for 55 out of the 60 min tho - that was bridal party picture time b/c we didn't see each other beforehand.
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karen, check out my pics. our reception was at las palmas - you can get a pretty good idea of the layout.Quote:
Originally Posted by KarenM How great you girls (Jess & Kim) get to go scope out Dreams coming up!
Jess, would you mind taking a peek at the las palmas terrace (& maybe a pic)? I'd like to see what that area looks like.
Also, I think we'll be having welcome happy hours at Dreams on a few nights and I'm not sure if we should just pick one bar to meet everyone at or rotate bars.
I know Lauren said the lobby bar or sports bar were the best. Would you be able to take a pic or describe the bars?
Thanks so much!
also, just an fyi for everyone, the lobby bar is a nicer, classier joint. the sports bar is usually empty tho, so if you need a spot for a lot of people, you're better off there. -
i had floating candles, but it was too windy - all of our candles blew out. there was some kind of entertainment across the resort, but we didnt hear a sound.
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that's awesome - i just sent it to our photographer and told him to get those shots at my BIL's wedding
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i bought them from someone on this board, but don't remember who. she got them from a dollar store.Quote:
Originally Posted by mexicana bride Where did you get your OOT bags from?? Or did you DIY?
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our anniversary is 2/16 - close to v-day, but also a holiday weekend, making it more $$ to go away that weekend. it's certainly a popular weekend - my cousin is also getting married on 2/13, but in puerto morelos.
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i just edited, but wanted to clarify - i was mistaken about the dazzling details price. mine was about $8k - my higher quote was from another company.
apologies all around!!!!
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in addition to all of the oot stuff, we did huge individually wrapped chocolate chip cookies from a local bakery in pv. we brought monogrammed stickers w/ us and put them on the night before. i agree - don't give useless crap...when in doubt, go for food.
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my quote for my 2/08 wedding was about $8k - 30 people.
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nat, i can't speak about rebeca, b/c i had a different wc, but keep in mind that it's JUST HER working with girls to plan all of these weddings. she ONLY does wedding stuff - not booking, travel, rooms, etc. keep in mind that although it's last minute to you, your wedding is still 5-6 months away, and therefore, other than confirming a date, rebeca may not be as interested as you would like her to be.
there is a lot of information regarding extra guests, dinners, etc. that you can find on your own by reading through this thread very carefully. you may also want to do a search for dazzling details. they've been mentioned by many girls on this site. i found them very expensive, but others did not. the search button is on the upper right side of the page.
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i had a contract that i sent gaby ahead of time with a layout of the expenses. it really wasn't necessary, but you could make a spreadsheet of the expenses and go over it at the pre-wedding consultation. we paid when we checked out a week later.Quote:
Originally Posted by J&MWedding Rebeca told me there was no extra charge, but you never know....
She also told me that the balance isn't paid until the day after the wedding, that we sit down and add it all up and then pay her. That worries me a little, that all these expenses will come up randomly. I just plan on being strict with her when we sit down and making sure everything we have set doesn't change during the actual ceremony night. -
congrats ladies!
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cbbt, i think it depends what you want. if you're interested in any of the things on the list from the package, then the package is probably beneficial. you have to weigh the options.
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here's what we did for my cousins:
Toilet seat covers because crabs jump high
Halls drops for when your throat gets dry.
Travel toothbrush for nights spent "away"
Aleve for your head the very next day.
Rolaids for heartburn and upset belly
Lysol for when your rooms gets smelly
Some water and Gatorade with electrolytes
And Pledge to clean up after drunken nights.
Breath mints and condoms are a college must
You know how to use them both, we trust
A deck of cards for playing games with drinks
Polish remover to get rid of the hot pink.
Chocolate and Pringles are yummy to munch
Baby wipes for your butt after cafeteria lunch.
You never know when you'll need some Krazy Glue
Antibacterial lotion after touching dorm room goo
Some cute little socks to keep your tootsies warm
Crayons and a coloring book so you stay busy in your dorm.
Pretty pens to leave your number with a cute boy
Now you are ready and prepared and we hope you enjoy.
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no fee, you just need to know who will be having what entree ahead of time. someone just said 11 days, i think i told gaby the day we got there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Future Mrs. Griffith Jamie is there a fee for having two different entrees? I think that would be the best for us, because so many guests love seafood and I am just not a huge fan. SO if I could have two then I would feel much better!
Also where are you considering getting your cake from??
if i could have brought in an outside cake, i'd bring it from pie in the sky. we used them for our favors and tasted a cake there - was PHENOMENAL. there's a review for them in my siggy.
DREAMS PUERTO VALLARTA "thread"
in Destination Weddings in Puerto Vallarta & surrounding areas
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Jess - thanks for all the info...... is that a cat or a dog?!?!!??!
Has anyone else become a lot less productive at work?