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Ladies! I just got a response!!! I emailed all of those emails that were posted on here a few days ago- the big wigs at AM Resorts. I feel better having heard from him and that they plan to call each of us individually. Sounds like it is out of their control- delicate situation with the gov't and legal stuff. Also sounds like they may be moving all Oct weddings... see below That guy, kevin, wrote me this: Dear Ms. BXXXX, We completely understand and appreciate your anxiety to be quite honest. Please be assured that we are not trying to keep information from you or any of the other wonderful brides that have planned their special day at Dreams Tulum. The situation is extremely delicate and tense at the same time. It is not at all easy to say when it will be resolved since it is a legal matter and in the hands of the court system. Our legal team is working extremely hard to resolve the matter expeditiously and just yesterday we were informed the situation can be resolved prior to the end of October. This is positive news to be sure but we are still taking the decision to protect and move all new arrivals straight through the end of this month. This decision was taken today at noon. We realize this is challenging to hear and we feel terrible that you and all our other brides are "worried sick". We will be calling each and every bride that is planning their wedding in 2008 in order to discuss the situation with them personally and give them a better comfort level. We, of course, do not wish for you to have any greater anxiety than already exists. Even though we are confident that this will be resolved as indicated, we want to assure you that we will of course protect your wedding, rates and guests at one of our Dreams or Secrets Resorts in Cancun/Riviera Maya or will protect you in another resort of equal or better quality. Once again we regret that you have been caused this anxiety and hope to have the entire situation resolved as indicated above. Thank you very much for your understanding. Kind regards, Kevin Wojciechowski Vice President Sales & Marketing AMResorts Secrets, Dreams & Sunscape Resorts & Spas Unlimited-Luxury. Unlimited-Fun.

I would have the same worries about DPA. I'm getting married 12/5 but my entire family (and me and my FI) are flying in on 11/30. I would def be worried about all of the kinks. I dont think I'd risk it at this point. i haven't looked at other options yet. I'm still holding out for next week. If we're still in limbo next week with no concrete answers than I'm going to start to look at alternatives (and freak). I'd like to know what thsoe special circumstances were with Trish and Brooke. i agree it would be weird to offer it for some but not all. I just cant imagine how any of these other resorts are absorbing eerything from dreams Tulum given the volume at both resorts. YIPES. My anxiety level these last few days has been through the roof! waiting sucks... but I'm still holding out hope... My TA is still hopeful as well. She has a lot of faith in this resort chain, very reputable, etc etc. I promised her I wouldn't panick until next week, if needs be.

KevsGrl- YAY! That is SO fun! I can't wait to see your pics! yes, it is very stressful with this Dreams Tulum thing. There have been several BDW brides who've had to move at the last minute. I'm TRYING not to stress until next week when they 'say' they will reopen. Its just that Mex government is not necessarily the most predictable. Hopefully its resolved by next week but if it goes beyond that I WILL be in PANIC mode. Other news: - i booked a trial hair/makeup day for the morning before my next dress fitting. thought it would be fun to see the whole package!! Its for late Oct. I need to take the time to figure out how to post pics (i know there's a thread with directions...I'm just horrible). - I bought gifts for my mini-GM, ring bearer and flower girl. Engraved camping tool/swiss army knife for my older nephew, an engraved piggy bank for my 2 year old nephew and 18 month niece. - I ordered a customized handkerchief for part of my dad's present. We have a family joke about this. Growing up anytime one of us sneezed or anything, my dad would whip out his trusty hanky. All of my siblings are scarred by that crusty, nasty thing he made us use!!! So I thought it'd be cute. I still need to figure out a bigger gift for my dad/stepmom, mom/stepdad, and FI's parents. Am thinking about maybe a gift certificate to a bed & breakfast somewhere. but am not sure yet. They've done a lot for me for this wedding so I want to get them something nice. - oh I also ordered cuff links from etsy for my FI's present for wedding day. It will have Tulum, Mexico (Jesus, I hope that's where we end up!! Please DT!) antique map on the inside. Etsy :: AnneHolman :: Vintage Map Custom Sterling Cufflinks That's about it for activities... I was getting really excited. And then this crap with DT closing hit and now I have a very steady state of heightened anxiety that won't seem to go away!

Quote: Originally Posted by MonoAmor Hey gals, Im curious if anyone knows if the prices we were given for a wedding at DT will be honored at other resorts? I have been sticking to a pretty tight budget to make everything we want happen, and Im nervous that if we had to move resorts it may end up costing more and we might have to sacrifice some stuff. Excellent question! I've been wondering that myself. Tammy, perhaps we can add that question to the mass communication to the resort leadership from the BDW brides?

Amy B and Michael P December 5, 2008 (we have 70 guests attending, possibly a few more) Thank you, Tammy. I am hopeful we can establish some communication expectations. IE can we get an official update through the resort every other day? Is that reasonable?

When I first started looking for a resort a friend of mine recommended this place for a honeymoon spot. She and her husband stayed there and said it was INCREDIBLE. Its very high end though and quite expensive. Not sure if that will come down at all when Dreams/Origins takes over. it's stunning though; that is for sure!

Quote: Originally Posted by amesharpe I don't like the information that is coming out today. I wonder if we should band together and send emails to the executive board of AM Resorts? I'm sure they'd be thrilled with a zillion bridezilla's hounding them. Let me know your thoughts ladies and I'll pull together the info. That's not a bad idea... if we all coordinate with a list of brides... power in numbers. I'm in denial about all of this (my wedding is 12/5) but if it gets pushed past 10/13 then I'm going to start panicking.

OMG I am SO sorry. It will all work out in the end. Sunbride is right! Milk this for all its worth. You totally deserve at least the upgrades for all of this!

YAY! So good to hear from you! We've all been thinking about you. Blue skies are coming! You deserve it. Cant wait to hear all about it and see your gorgeous pics!

OMG- your stuff is FANTASTIC. Your guests are SOOO lucky! Thanks for all of the details!!!

Everything looks AMAZING! And your planning thread is SO organized and helpful with all of the links. THANK YOU! GORGEOUS!

I haven't but I think i would like to. I saw someone post on here that engraved "Do not remove"- thought that was funny. I haven't decided yet but I think its really sweet to have it engraved. You could do: - Forever yours... - Love always - Just the date and your names - any cute special things you say to each other?? I think its sweetest when its personally meaningful! KEEP US POSTED!

Simistar- what did you decide about your dress? How is everyone doing as we enter the 2 month stretch? I am 2 months from tomorrow! YAY! I'm in total denial that my resort (dreams tulum) is closed right now and am holding my breath until it reopens... Starting to get real emotional. I cry when i look at ANYONEs wedding pictures on this forum! I love it though. I've started becoming obsessed with checking things off the list. Unfortunately, I'm drawn towards checking the things off the list that involve purchasing things and not so much into the things that require my doing work- like making the OOT bags (doing the iron ons!). I did do the following though: - ordered my wedding band and my FI's - ordered a polaroid camera off ebay for my guest book - ordered my custom cups and shot glasses (not delivered yet) - mailed these cute 'count down' magnets I made on vistaprint to my immediate family and BMs and GMs How are you all feeling? what's new?

trish- have you spoken to Landy or Lizette in the last day or so? With your wedding days away I cannot believe they haven't actually connected with you live on details. I would stalk the hell out of them to get some answers. REGARDLESS- yoiur attitude is great and its going to be great in the end. Certainly another story to tell your grandkids about!!

Trish, you are such a trooper. I am SO sorry. It is going ot be okay. Wherever it ends up. I am praying for you (and for all of us!). No matter what- you and your fiance will get married. And it will be somewhere on the beautiful beaches of Mexico. And everyone will have an incredible time. Thats the most important thing. Can't Wait- I am not looking elsewhere right now. I'm going to cross my fingers and wait this out another week. If its not looking good after that time than I will move to plan B.

Anna, it will be gorgeous! Our thoughts are with you. I just got this from my TA that she got from AM Resorts. Good evening, As indicated earlier today, the federal authorities have entered Dreams Tulum questioning the permits and authorizations for the resort. While the authorities are reviewing our permits and while we are seeking a "parole" in order to continue full operation, we are taking the precaution of relocating all arrivals until Monday, October 6th. Guests that were already checked into the resort prior to Friday evening are in Dreams Tulum and services have not been disrupted. We are still uncertain how long it will take for the authorities to review our permits and/or for us to obtain the parole so this action is necessary in order to ensure guests will have an uninterrupted holiday experience with all the services and facilities they expect. Until we are sure that the guests will have access to the entire resort and facilities, we feel this is the best course of action to insure the guests stay is comfortable. We will continue to relocate the guests to Dreams Cancun and Secrets Silversands and the resort sales team will be in touch to discuss this further in detail. Please rest assured that we will do everything possible to resolve this situation as expeditiously as possible. Thank you for your understanding. Regards, Kevin Wojciechowski Vice President Sales & Marketing AMResorts

I just got this info from my travel agent who talked to someone at the larger AM Resorts. Good evening, As indicated earlier today, the federal authorities have entered Dreams Tulum questioning the permits and authorizations for the resort. While the authorities are reviewing our permits and while we are seeking a "parole" in order to continue full operation, we are taking the precaution of relocating all arrivals until Monday, October 6th. Guests that were already checked into the resort prior to Friday evening are in Dreams Tulum and services have not been disrupted. We are still uncertain how long it will take for the authorities to review our permits and/or for us to obtain the parole so this action is necessary in order to ensure guests will have an uninterrupted holiday experience with all the services and facilities they expect. Until we are sure that the guests will have access to the entire resort and facilities, we feel this is the best course of action to insure the guests stay is comfortable. We will continue to relocate the guests to Dreams Cancun and Secrets Silversands and the resort sales team will be in touch to discuss this further in detail. Please rest assured that we will do everything possible to resolve this situation as expeditiously as possible. Thank you for your understanding. Regards, Kevin Wojciechowski Vice President Sales & Marketing AMResorts

STUNNING! LOOKS AMAZING! Wish I could hire you! ENJOY!

Huge thanks to everyone for the information and help. Its really nice to have this source of information and support from all of you! It sounds like it should be okay within a week or so. But what worries me is something similar happened down there in July. Are they going to stroll through Tulum shutting places down every 2 months or what?! Thanks again, All.

just for an update. I'm an isagenix failure... welll not exactly. I just couldn't exactly stick to the program exactly. The berry drink you drink on the cleanse day really made me want to gag. I'm modifying the plan a little- only drinking that twice a day vs. 4x/day and I added in some fruit and vegetable consumption. I just couldnt do all day without. I also found that I couldn't do the program exactly 2 cleanse days, 5 shake days, 2 cleanse days. I've needed to spread the cleanse days out - couldnt bear back to back. Anyway, even with the modifications its working pretty well. I lost 4 1/2 lbs. I probably don't need to lose too much more but would like to lose maybe 3-4 more just to be sure. Anyway the point is- flexibility within reason and its stilll gives you results! NrsGrl- how are you doing? with the weight loss but more importantly the PCOS?

I did my RSVP date by 10/1. We've gotten a lot back so far but still waiting on a bunch. What else have you all been up to? This weekend I have my first dress fitting for alterations! I'm excited. I probably won't do much else. The next big things for me: I want to get the iron ons done on the OOT bags Finish the write up for the travel booklet we're going to send to all confirmed guests early November. Figure out what the h*ll to buy for the parents and my attendants. I'm stumped. there's a lot more but those are the biggies...

I"m having a similar problem. I think I'm going to do hankies for my mom and dad but want more than that. i also have step-parents. I was thinking of a night at a bed and breakfast back home or something. but would like to have something tangible while we're in mexico....

Thanks! I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the tips!

HI Ladies, My FI and I are interested in releasing butterflies or doves during our ceremony. After many responses from both Sandra and Landy saying "let me check" I finally got a link and emailed the vendor. She sent me this attachment with pricing (which is not exactly crystal clear to me but I thought I'd send if anyone else is interested). It won't let me attach for some reason even though i dont think its too big? frown: Anyway PM if you're interested. Or visit the website: ImagoAP - Mariposas

Bringing this thread back... Any new ideas besides watches or BD photos? My fiance already has a nice watch and I'm not sure about the BD photo thing. I'm stumped!!!