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Your wedding was beautiful. You looked gorgeous! I am so glad it all worked out.

Quote: Originally Posted by dmarie17 Okay, so I am still too beat to write a huge review and the thought of posting pictures right now makes me tired. I have been doing nothing but drinking cocktails by the pool, napping, eating and relaxing for the past 10 days. I think I also am having withdrawal from either sugar drinks (mango tangos are the best!) or the rum. At about 11 am this morning I started getting the shakes and eying the bottle of margarita mix as a solution! So, the point of this ramble is this. Since I'm lazy and don't feel like thinking much, does anyone have any specific questions for me about the wedding or the resort or anything? Let me know! I love it!! I am soo looking forward to some withdrawls..That's a good sign of an awesome vacation/wedding! No immediate questions just looking forward to your pictures.

Quote: Originally Posted by zorlack76 Thats awesome. Can TA Jill get discounts or "group pricing" for large groups of 10 rooms or more? Let us know how everything works. Jill seems to be very "in the know" about Dreams....and has the experience of knowing what it is like to be a bride, so knowing that, I would put 100% trust in her. ....Jill, if your looking on, you may be my TA soon, so watch out!!!! hahaha She can definitely do group rates but to be honest it seemed like a whole lot of trouble for not a whole lot of savings. We opted not to do it! I have enough to plan and did not feel like taking on the burden of saving my guests rooms. There are plenty of other things she can assist you with beyond group rates. Especially when it comes to ironing out last minute details.

Quote: Originally Posted by dmarie17 I'm back!!! Unfortunately!! Everything was amazing. Unfortunately the stupid hurricane did show up and we had to move our cocktail hour and reception into the ballroom. We were able to get married under the gazebo between patches of rain! Overall, it was better than I could have ever dreamed of! I met Kat down there yesterday and she is super excited and ready for hers! Oh, I wish that i could go back!! I will be posting pics and info soon but I've been traveling for about 9 hours now so I am going to go and crash! Love you all!! Thanks for all of your help with everything... I couldn't have done it without you! glad to hear you made it through beautifully. you were DEFINITELY in my thoughts! Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn3878 Ugh....Ike may be heading our way Here's to hoping it will spin out somewhere in the ocean! Yuck! I saw that yesterday on the news. Looks like it might even get into the gulf....no good for anyone! Quote: Originally Posted by Angel Glad to hear that your doing ok Jen. If there is anything that you need don't hesitate. I'll do what I can to help. Awe thanks. You re awesome! Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn3878 Hey Jen!! Glad to hear all is ok for you guys I have been thinking about you!! right back at ya!

Quote: Originally Posted by Steffi234 Hi girls!! I'm still trying to decide when to have the wedding... does anyone know if someone already has memorial day weekend dates in '09? (23-24?). I sent an email to Dreams a few days ago but don't expect to hear back soon. Do you think it'd be better to go to a TA from AAA or elsewhere to get faster results and group discounts?? -Stef Those dates were not available way back in January, I tried to get that weekend when I originally booked. Definitely send Jill a PM. She is awesome. I actually fired my old TA and hired Jill. She is very personable and better yet was married at the resort so she knows her stuff!! Good luck.

Quote: Originally Posted by Kat81 Thanks! I had a great day today but I am not done packing! YUCK! I can't believe your wedding is here already!! Wow time flies!!! I am sure the weather will be just fine. Looks like the remaining hurricanes out there will be making a b-line to the east coast. I got my fingers crossed for ya!

Hey guys! Thanks so much for all your thoughts and prayers. They definitely seem to work. We were spared a serious catastrophe. I was able to read your posts and tried to post a reply from my iphone but service was not very good. We evacuated just north of New Orleans and arrived back early yesterday. Everything seems OK in my area though normal life will not resume for sometime. Again thank you all! Jen

Well talked to finance' this am and if Hurricane Gustav hits New orleans then we may be forced to cancel our wedding. Hell we may even be forced to move! Please say a little prayer for us all...Thanks, Jen

Anyone watching Hurricane Gustav?? looks like Gustav may thankfully miss Cancun but unfortunately it is tracked straight to new Orleans!!! Great..here we go again!

Quote: Originally Posted by dmarie17 Hello my lovely ladies!! I can't believe that it's almost here!! I am leaving for Dreams in the morning and just wanted to say thank you to everyone for everything! I don't think that I could have done this without you all! I will probably check this once or twice before I leave (I'm an addict!!) so if anyone needs me to ask anything or get pics of anything, please let me know and i will try my best!! I love you girls and thank you all so much!! this picture means nothing but it makes me laugh!! Good luck to you both! l am sure everything will be wonderful!

Quote: Originally Posted by Samantha S Good post Jodey, I wonder if they are getting stricter on this one? Isn't there always furniture set up in the terrace anyways? I know its different for the wedding reception but I can't imagine them coming and shooing everyone away, no one has reported that yet. I anticipate our group moving on to a different bar as the night progresses but it will be really tacky to have staff shooing every one away and scraping tables around at the stroke of 9:00. I don't think they'll do that but if I were you, I would anticipate moving on at 9:30 or so. SusanK reported that some hotel guests were complaining about the noise and the staffers came and turned it down and she told them H to the No and turned it back up because she paid to have her reception go until 11:00. They might have changed their policy because of noise complaints?? Just speculation... I would keep bargaining on the stereo equipment start time but worst case, don't rent it for 3 hours, just 2 hours and have it start after dinner because it's a RIP OFF anyways. Kathi will give us the DL very soon! By the way Jodey, your new pics are SO CUTE! There is NOOO WAY I would have turned the music down either!! Good for her!LOL! I can certainly see where this would be a problem for other guests but I am on the freaking beach! I hope This will not be an issue with me. I was planning on adding an hour to my reception and skipping the cocktail hour.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ana Cerda I called the Spa yesterday to make my appointment with Christian, but this other guy, Adrian, told me that Christian did not longer work there. So I made my appointment. I am not so worry because that is mostly what they do: hair and make up for brides and bridal parties. This is true! The should have lots of practice before I get there next year!

Quote: Originally Posted by Mrs McGuire 2B!! hey everyone! im getting married on the 13th july 2009!its all finalised now thank god!just hope everything runs smoothly and dnt get too stressed!lol good luck to you all and congrats!! kelly Congrats! I know that is a relief!

Quote: Originally Posted by cancunbride I thought about that also but carrying all these flowers and stuff really scares me just cause I dont want to get anything lost. But Im also considering Walmart and going there to see what they have..$200.00 is such a rip off, out here in CA something like this runs you about $60.00 It is always a gamble but well worth it to me. Don't forget about ebay!! I found everything, votives, candles..all for dirt cheap!

WOW! Awesome list!

I didn't know this list existed! I will be sure to check it out!

Had an appointment with him myself!! LOL!! Guess plan "B"...whatever that plan is??

Quote: Originally Posted by cancunbride Hi everyone, so I emailed Claudia today about my centerpieces and she quoted me $200.00 per piece....is she crazy? my Gosh, I almost fell off my chair when I read that...I know I read somewhere the name of a flower shop in cancun that can possibly cater to dreams? Would it be possible to have someone make my centerpieces like a flower shop and bring them in? Or does anyone have the telephone number to that shop? $200- is seriously way outta my budget.. Here is a pic of my centerpieces I am buying silk flowers and bringing my own vases and putting them togther the day before. No way an I going to pay the ridiculous price she quoted me!! BTW, your centerpieces are beautiful! Nice choice.

Quote: Originally Posted by mummergirl i am currently freaking out because our travel agent now says she cannot get more than 8 (EIGHT!!!) of the regular deluxe (i.e. cheapest) rooms at Dreams for our guests during our wedding week. our wedding isn't until may 28th of next year, and already everything is sold out!?! wtf? our guests can't exactly afford all sorts of upgrades just to be able to get a room! (and we are pissed off because we offered to put deposits down a few months ago in order to hold rooms and our TA said it wasn't necessary!) and don't get me started on airfare, which is currently almost $1000 PER PERSON from Philadelphia!!! Oh of course we could just have connecting flights to bring the price down, but the nonstop flight was one of the main reasons we chose cancun mexico to begin with! or we could fly from newark, nj or nyc and it's cheaper but our guests would have to travel 1 1/2 - 2 hours just to get to the airport (which is the reason we didn't chose tulum or even jamaica ... wanted to avoid long land transportation)! wtf? we are just screwed, and no one is going to be able to come to our wedding! *remind self to just breathe* /rant HOLY CRAP! I cannot believe they are booking up already! I have nicely warned my guests that I will not pay for day passes so they better book early.

Great review! Sounds like a wonderful experience!

Quote: Originally Posted by Hartyt509 Just a bit but if you average $100 per adult after the 20 I suppose thats $4,500 still mega tho That's the numbers I got..very high!

Quote: Originally Posted by PhillyBride09 I am HOPING to get June 6, 2009 as my Wedding date for Dreams Cancun..But I haven't heard from the resort yet. I filled my request form out on Sunday and then I went to a TA yesterday and he actually filled the same form out! So now it's a waiting game :-( I'm realy excited though and already this site is the best thing ever! I have so many Ideas and my dates not even booked yet! :-) Looking forward to comparing notes with you ladies in the coming months! Thanks! Jenn You might want to start thinking of alternate dates. If memory serves me right there are not Saturdays available in June 2009. I first requested June 6, 2009 way back in February and it was not available. I hate to be a downer but just wanted you to be prepared. Be sure to give MULTiPLE DATES when you respond, because it takes her sooo long to get back. Sorry!

Quote: Originally Posted by sdbtrflygrl I go to Secrets Maroma Beach in 3 1/2 weeks for vacation! I will definitely post pictures when I get back. They were both supposed to open on August 1 only the openings were delayed. Secrets Silversands is now open and Maroma Beach is opening any day. Woo hoo! My travel agen highly recommended Maroma Beach over Silversands for what that is worth. I CAN'T WAIT!! We are planning our honeymoon there next year but I would love a review and some pics...LOT OF PICS, PLEASE!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by lucy106 They dont do plated on the beach? I thought it was just based on the number. Guess we are doing a buffett, oh well!! i think the buffett is better. reason being the reception does not get cut short because of a lengthy dinner. My people are going to be there to celebrate and party not to eat!!! LOL! They are going to be eating so much the whole time they are at the resort!

Quote: Originally Posted by Angel I'm glad I'm not the only one worried about the language barrier. I have this feeling that I'm going to be saying "HUH" through the whole ceremony. I hope it's not that bad. Just smile and say "yes" and "I do" LOL!