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Quote: Originally Posted by Kat81 Yeah, I am pretty chill about it all. I figure whatever happens happens. It's going to be the BOMB.COM no matter what ha ha ha Certainly the right attitude. I feel the same way. As long as I take care of everything I can on my end then the rest will just HAVE to work itself out when we get there!

Quote: Originally Posted by JoannaR Hi Gen Moriya.. I guess your a June 2009 Bride too. I will be there around your wedding time. Tell me have you sent your deposit already? what room did you decide to get? Actually, my deposit was due back in May. I sent the first CC approval letter and realized they did not take Discover. I then sent my another CC approval letter and my bank does not allow international purchases on my debit card. So here I am 2 months later and have still not paid my deposit. Not on purpose just have slipped my mind (until now..LOL). She has not emailed me to request my deposit so I do not think they are super worried about it. I will send soon. As for my room, I booked the 1 bedroom master suite. wanted something bigger for the wedding day and did not want to switch rooms.

I am definitely going to book this as a surprise for my fiance!

Quote: Originally Posted by zorlack76 Did Claudia at Dreams talk to you at all about their vendor policy or obtaining credits for unused items in their packages? If so, can you share any information you have. Thanks so much!! I know the information about outside vendors was discussed in an earlier thread. Just search it. I am not bringing any outside vendors so I did not pay much attention when it was discussed...sorry I have found through the process that everything is negotiable in the package. Like for instance I decided not to have the cocktail hour and she exchanged it for additional guests for the reception. She will certainly work with you.

Quote: Originally Posted by Angel Ooooops, yeah thats her name. Sorry! No prob!! LOL!! I just didn't want any of these Dreams brides to be freaking out..

Quote: Originally Posted by Marty20 I had a friend of mine that used the basic package (Dreams Los Cabos) that they offer as FREE if you qualify and she built everything else around it. She ended up paying approximately $16,000 for 65 people and stayed there for 2 weeks. Is it me or does that sees kinda high??

Quote: Originally Posted by akbeach Check with your hotel to make sure you can have a large group. Iberostar and some of the Riu hotels can accommodate a large group but others can't. We are inviting 200 plus but only expect 60-80 to come. We invited about the same so we are in the same boat! I would die if they all decided to attend!! LOL

Awesome review..thanks for the post.

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride89 I was just wondering if anybody out there has planed or is planning a dw for more then 60 people...My Fi and I have extremely large family's, we knew we wanted a dw, even though it would be big but now were worried that this might be getting out of control? Any help would be great, we have a guest list of 150+ people and we already know over 50 will be coming...are we over our heads? Our wedding is about 60 definites and 10+ maybees. I was worried about the same thing but it will all work out. What you need is a good reliable TA and a whole lot of pre planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by Hartyt509 I was told that after the 3 hour international bar ran out you had to pay $$ pp per hour to keep it open! I said no way if they want anything after 3 hours to go the bar you've already paid for lol I am with you girl!!! After the reception is over we can take our butts to the bar..LOL..No reason to pay extra when we are at an AI resort. We can move the party to the bar area!

Quote: Originally Posted by gen moriya i did! ( i have a "part 2" thread w/ dreams on it - apparantly i suck trying to do attachments) We picked Dreams. I want to do more of a night wedding though- so it can be a little more private...well do the gazebo / beach. I can finally start planning the details! I am doing the Gazebo/Beach the day before you so you can come peek in on me!

Quote: Originally Posted by ash0628 I was going to book the wedding in jan. for a nov. 2009 wedding is this to soon or to late? I booked my wedding in February08 for a June 09 wedding. My first 3 wedding dated were already booked! Depends on the time of year, if you want a weekend, etc...

Quote: Originally Posted by Angel Claudia isn't gone because I just received an email from here a couple of days ago. I think another WC by the name of Gaby replaced Cecilia. Actually Gaby replaced Daniella.

Quote: Originally Posted by ash0628 are most of you using a travel agent or are you just going through the resort for everything Definitely a TA!!

Quote: Originally Posted by TA Jill Are you talking about the cocktail hour?? Yes, there is an additional cost for cocktail hour, but it's not for the alcohol, it's for the appetizers and the service. I didn't see anywhere on the website where it says you're paying for unlimited drinks for 3 hours, did I miss something?? I am confused myself...There was an extra per person charge over my 20 guests but alcohol was included in the price she gave me??

Welcome to the site! Good luck with your planning!

Welcome to the site! Good luck with your planning!

Welcome to the site! Good luck with your planning!

Welcome to the site! Good luck with your planning!

Welcome to the site! Good luck with your planning!

Welcome to the site! Good luck with your planning!

Welcome to the site! Good luck with your planning!

Welcome to the site! Good luck with your planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by zorlack76 We had the same problem...we are only going to have about 20 people...and I dont really trust having their Dreams' gardening staff signing as my witnesses or doing out photography. In fact, we dont even want the meal that comes with the Ultimate package...we just want a basic dinner...something that everyone will eat. It is best to just price everything out. Im half tempted to tell my guests that if they want coctail hour or any alcohol during dinner, to go to one of the bars and get their drinks for free!!! But then again, we are trying to plan a 5 star wedding on a 1 star budget. Quote: Originally Posted by *lauren* i still dont understand why you guys are paying for alcohol during a reception. i think you're wc is trying to pull something over on you.............i'd ask to speak w/ her boss and ask for an explanation as to why you have to pay for alcohol. jill is right tho, you're better off starting w/ the package. I think the packages are a small price to pay for the level of service you get from Dreams for your wedding plus the alcohol is included in the package. Certainly a lot less than getting married at home. If you are just interested in getting a regular dinner after your wedding, just get the free package and go to the restaurant and eat there for free along with your guests. You are really paying for set up, extra staff and service for a large group more than you are actually paying for food and drinks.

Quote: Originally Posted by ash0628 did any of you bring your own decorations / centerpieces or flowers I am a designer and would love to do some of my own stuff is this possible at Dreams I am bringing my own centerpieces for all of my guest tables and a few other things. I am definitely no designer but wanted to put my own touch on my wedding. i am sure yours will be fabulous!!