Glamourina

July 21, 2009

The whole RSVP thing is so frustrating! I didn't bother having a reply card for people to send out as I knew from previous weddings that I've gone to that barely anyone is nice enough to send them back! I asked people to email or call to RSVP instead. Even that didn't work that well, as I just found out TODAY that 2 people (who didn't rsvp and who I thought weren't coming) booked last week!

July 21, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by joyanna09

OH also, we spend our second week, our "honeymoon" at the Dreams resort. In my eyes Dreams does not even compare to Paradisus Punta Cana, its much smaller, more children EVERYWHERE and the a la carts are nothing overly special. The Paradisus Punta Cana just has that WOW effect!

I'm happy to read this! I was originally a Dreams los cabos bride (switched due to swine flu) and I was worried that Paradisus may not measure for my guests. From the sound of it, I will be totally impressed!

July 21, 2009

OMG what a crazy charge! This is a stupid move on Melia's part if they want to keep up their wedding business! Photography is soo important to most brides, and I don't think anyone will pick that resort if they're stuck paying that price.

If it was me, and I had an outside photographer and it was too late to switch I'd probably just pay for a room for the photographer for the night ($200 a night versus $1000)

July 20, 2009

Mexican trios usually involve a guitar, bass, and harp or vocalist. If you go to youtube.com and search mexican trio you will find a bunch of samples of their music

July 20, 2009

I'm using wine stoppers shaped like a starfish. They're not too expensive and don't take up a lot of space in my suitcase (then again I only ordered 25) and they fit my theme

http://www.incasagifts.com/s.nl;jses...category=23790

July 20, 2009

~*~ UPDATE ~*~

I just wanted add to Crystal's post that I emailed her a 3rd time and I got a response right away! She wasn't able to get my calls/email before because she was away for the weekend. She promised me that I WILL get my flowers in time and that I don't have to worry. I feel much more reassured now, and will keep everyone posted!

July 20, 2009

I actually really love the blonde.. It really compliments your skin tone. However, as you've only been blonde for a few months, you might prefer to have your natural hair colour for your wedding photos.. I would go with highlighted brown hair so you can have the best of both worlds!

July 20, 2009

From what I've heard on the forum, Melia Caribe is charging $1000 if you use an outside photographer, so if photos are important, this is probably one to stay away from

July 20, 2009

I'm am SOOO stressed out. My legal wedding (which is in a church) is in less than 6 DAYS and I haven't received my flowers from Bittersweet yet! I've emailed Crystal and called her twice and she hasn't replied! I haven't even seen photos of what my flowers look like! It is too late to get a florist now so I'm scared I won't even have a bouquet!! I have heard that she's been sick lately and I'm very sorry to hear that but at the same time, if you are overworked, you need to hire an assistant temporarily to at least answer phone calls and emails.. I have had so many sleepless nights over this, since I've paid my deposit and now it looks like it's totally lost and I have still have no flowers and no one is replying to me!!

July 18, 2009

Oooh there are soo many nice things on here!

July 18, 2009

I'm paying just under $400 Cdn for 3 centerpieces, 3 bridesmaid bouquets, 1 bridal bouquet, and 3 boutonieres...

July 18, 2009

Beautiful pictures! Sounds like you had a wonderful time! Can't wait to read your review!

July 14, 2009

Absolutely gorgeous bouquet!

July 14, 2009

Originally, it was just going to be both sets of parents, grandparents (couldn't come to the DW), and a one sibling.. Then friends who are not able to come to the DW really wanted to be there for the legal wedding so they are coming as well. IWe're just going out for a quiet dinner after the legal wedding, but no reception. I've never really kept it a secret that my destination wouldn't be legal but I have made it clear that my destination wedding was my dream wedding and most important one. In the end, I think people are happy just to be present at your ceremony regardless if it's a legal one or not.

July 9, 2009

Congrats on your upcoming wedding! I'm Canadian (but from Vancouver though), and getting married at Paradisus Punta Cana next month.. Feel free to PM me or post here if you have any questions on the resort

July 9, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by bittersweet

I am still here, just catching up. What an insane summer it's been! I did fall a little behind while sick and although I'm keeping up, I feel like I can't get ahead! I haven't disappointed anyone yet (and don't plan on it!!) and everyone is getting their flowers in time....albeit a little later than originally planned. Unfortunately I haven't been able to take any new bookings or last minute orders because I have to fulfill the commitments I've already made. I am completely booked until the end of September and am already booking into the new year!!

If you email me and don't hear back from me right away, it's because I'm busy busy working on flowers! Literally...my hands are likely full and I can't type while my hands are busy! ;o) I may have to take up typing with my feet! HA! I feel awful that some of my quotes haven't been sent out yet, but I'm getting there.

If you want to book past September, but you think that the Real Touch are out of your price range, feel free to drop me a line....I can help you out!!! Our prices will be dropping on our bouquets, AND we will be offering stems for those DIY'ers out there.

Please don't think I've forgotten about any of you! I am still here, just extremely busy.

Thanks for the post Crystal! Hope you're feeling better! Thanks for working so hard for us brides

July 8, 2009

Congrats! The hardest part is over

July 7, 2009

I agree with Debs.. I've been to Puerto Plata and it's not that great, but Punta Cana is considered to have one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

July 7, 2009

I stayed at the resort which is right next to Royal Solaris and when I was there (about 6 mths ago) Royal Solaris did not look well kept (lots of construction, one of the pools closed off, etc). Actually there only seemed to be a handful of people there. It did not look like a very nice place to stay when you look at the hotels that are near it... I think you would be disappointed if you had a wedding there... However, if you're into Royal Solaris, I've heard the one in Cancun is excellent and nothing like the one in Cabo.

July 6, 2009

My FI and I were looking at wedding bands for him, and when we came across some tungsten bands that he liked, the jeweller told us not to get them! He said that there are no tools available to cut through tungsten so if the ring becomes too small or if you get in an accident and need it cut off, the only way to do it is to use extreme heat that would burn the skin off of your finger to the bone, or to go to the hospital and have them break/dislocate your finger in order to get the ring off!

Is this total B.S.? This is the second jeweller who's warned us against tungsten, but the first one didn't go into this detail (he just said it couldn't be resized)...

Any info on this would be much appreciated!

July 4, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pattee

MarieSam & Tommy (msam007562) -June 26, 2009- Las Casitas Beach & CEA Center, Akumal, MX

July 2009
Aaron & Kristie - July 2, 2009 - Dreams Puerto Aventuras
Kim & Eddy - July 3, 2009 _ Iberostar Del Mar
abullard1-July 4 2009
Michelle & Chris-July, 8th, 2009 The Royal Playa Del Carmen
Stephanie & Robert - July 10, 2009 - Honolulu, HI
Geralyn & Steve - July 11, 2009 - RIU Montego Bay, Jamaica
Rosemary & Miguel - July 11, 2009 - Dreams Cabo San Lucas, MX
Kelly & Jonathan - July 13, 2009 - Dreams Cancun Resort
Rachel & Scott - July 16, 2009 - Aventura Spa Palace, Riviera Maya, MX
Brianne & Nathan (soccergurl3-July 16th 2009- Moon palace Resort,Cancun,MX
Kathleen & Dan - July 17, 2009 - Beaches Boscobel
Deanna & Bill (deefalvey) - July 24, 2009 - Dreams Cabo San Lucas, MX
maryyy - July 28, 2009 - Melia las Dunas, Cuba

August 2009
Branden & Shivani- August 6, 2009- Almond Morgan Bay, St. Lucia
Jacilyn & Joe (Jacilynda) - August 8, 2009 - Hotel Akumal Caribe, MX
Hayley & Nick - August 10, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana
Monique & Eric - August 15, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX
Karen & Dan - August 15, 2009
Tiffiney & Ryan - August 15, 2009 - RIU Vallarta, MX
Megan & Doug - August 15, 2009 - Miami, FL (Carnival Cruise)
Michelle & Brent - August 19, 2008 - Wynn Las Vegas, NV
Tiffany & George - August 22, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX
Jenni & Tim - August 22, 2009 - Holden Beach, NC
Elizabeth & Gabriel - August 31, 2009 - Carnival Ecstasy, Galveston, TX

September 2009
Marijke & Rob - September 1 or 2, 2009 - Parga, Greece
Dominica & Ernest - September 5, 2009 - Azul Fives, MX
Erik & Zarina - September 9, 2009 - Las Veags, NV
Benny & Shawn- September 9, 2009- Excellence Riviera Cancun, MX
Amy & Clint - September 11, 2009 - Cancun, MX
Lisa & Gary - September 17, 2009 - Maui, HI
Dayla & Randell - September 19, 2009- Cancun/Riviera Maya, MX
Vicki & David - September 26, 2009 - Buenaventura Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

October 2009
Natasha & James - October 7,2009 --RIU Palace, Cabo San Lucas
Heide & Paul - October 10, 2009 -- San Juan, Puerto Rico
Amanda & Anton - October 11, 2009 -- Las Caletas, Mexico
Ashley & Dustin - October 17, 2009 -- Dreams resort and spa cancun
Danelle & Antonio - October 17, 2009 --Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Angela & Jason - October 20, 2009 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana
Heather & Matie - October 22, 2009 -- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Josie & Marko - October 24, 2009 -- Dreams Tulum
Dana & Eddie - October 24, 2009 -- Moon Palace Cancun
Jenny & Matthew - October 27, 2009 -- Melia Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana, DR
Emily & Kevin - October 28, 2009 -- Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria,
Dustin and Ashley October 17, 2009 At Dreams Cancun

November 2009
Melissa (SgtPepperette) and Grant - November 4, 2009 - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Megan & Shay - November 7, 2009 - Westin Los Cabos
Erin & Trent - November 9th, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana, DR
Jodey & Simon - November 12th 2009 - Dreams resort and spa Cancun
Lisa & Doug - November 12, 2009 - Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Carrie & Andy - November 13, 2009 - Beaches Negril
Evelyn (koolatta) & Audie - November 14, 2009 - Catalonia Riviera Maya
Alicia & Rob - November 14, 2009 - Sandals Grande Ocho Rios
Joanne & Mark - November 14, 2009 - Iberostar Grand, Mexico
Mirna & Louis-November 15th 2008-Dreams Cancun
Heidi & Patrick - November 16th 2009 - Sirenis La Salina, Varadero
Leslie & Gerry - November 16th, 2009- Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana
Valerie & Ryan - November 21, 2009 - Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa
Sarah & Tan- November 21, 2009- Valentin Imperial Maya
Mary & Paul - November 28th 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Jessica (Jess) & Paul - November 28th, 200 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Josie & Jason - November 28th 2009- Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

!!

December 2009
Gina & Ryan - December 2, 2009 - Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Leslie & Jay - December 5, 2009 - Moon Dance Cliffs Jamaica
poohshek & spidey - December 11, 2009 - Riviera Maya
Jen & Kenny - December 12, 2009 - Excellence Playa Mujeres
Jillian & Tim (Adlergray)-December 18, 2009- Blue Tulum Rsort & Spa
Nadine & Jesse (cdnvb9) -December 29, 2009 - Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa
Patty & Jason - December 30, 2009 - Barcelo Riviera Maya Colonial
Karla & Abraham - December 31, 2009 - Negril, Jamaica

January 2010
Melissa & Kent- January 5, 2010- Playa Pesquero, Cuba
Aimee & Theodore- January, 8, 2010 - Iberostar Tucan, Mexico
Jessica & Matt(jrprice24)- January 8,2010- Sandos Playacar, PDC, Mexico
Kerri & Elton (kpuckrin)- January 12th, 2010- BlueBeard's Beach, St. Thomas
Nancy & Pat - January 13th, 2010 - Beaches Negril, Jamaica
Melita (Melette) & Charlie - January 21, 2010 - Dreams Los Cabos, Mexico
Catherine & Ian - January 22, 2010 - Playa Pesquero, Cuba
Shannon & Lauchlan- January 27th, 2010- Puerto Vallarta Mexico

February 2010
Melissa & Sean- February 10, 2010- St. Thomas USVI
Linda & Ton- February 22, 2010- Costa Rica
Amber & Sean - February 22, 2010 - Moon Palace Resort, Mexico

March 2010
Bev & Brian March 4th 2010 - Clubhouse Negril
Christine & Welsey March 19th, 2010- Dreams Tulum, Mexico
Katie & Ryan March 26th, 2010- Riu Palace Riviera Maya

April 2010
Holly & Adam (Scubadiva) April 2nd, 2010 - Megans Bay Beach St Thomas USVI
Michele & Jim (jerseykitten) April 10, 2010 - Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa - Montego Bay, Jamaica
doblauvelt-April 16, 2010- Moon Palace, Cancun
Sarah and Jed (sarah310) April 17, 2010 - Occidental Grand Xcaret, Mexico
Stacey & Eric (La Romana Stacey) - April 22, 2010 - Dreams La Romana
Veronica & Patrick (vgirl17) - April 24, 2010 - Moon Palace, Cancun MX
Joanna & Chris (jerzygirl85) - April 24, 2010 Dreams Tulum, Mexico
Christina & Gregory (GregsBride) - April 24, 2010 - Iberostar Rose Hall Suites, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Erin & Jeremy (ebredhawk) - April 28, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana

May 2010
Crystal & Dave (CrystalM) - May 1, 2010 - Magen's Bay, St. Thomas, USVI
Dyan & Chris (dyanh) - May 7, 2010 Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica
Savannah & Billy (BillysBride) -May 8, 2010 Avalon Reef Club, Isla Mujeres, MX
Victoria & Eric- May 11, 2010- Excellence Riviera Cancun Resort
Heather & Andrew- May 14, 2010- Kauai, Hawaii
Jessica & Matt (Future Mrs. Griffith) - May 14, 2010 - Dreams Resort PV
Heather & George (dolfinluck)- May 15, 2010 - Dreams La Romana, DR
Shannon & Robert (preciousmi811) -May 17, 2010 - RUI Palace Tropical Bay, Jamaica
Mary & Pete (MissM)- May 19th, 2010- Los Cabos
Amber & Mike (gokartmagic) - May 21, 2010 - Iberostar Grand, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Belle & Jean-Claude - May 27,2010- St. Kitts, B.W.I.
Samantha & Ralph- May 27,2010- Coco Reef Resort, Bermuda
Craig & Fiona - May 28th, 2010 - Moon Palace

June 2010
Jaymi and James (Jaymibaby) ~ June 1, 2010 Sandals Royal Caribbean, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Stephanie and Michael (~Stephanie~)-June 11, 2010 The Royal Playa del Carmen
Michelle & Arsen (michelle613)- June 12, 2010 Dreams Cancun
Patricia & Richard (Pattee) - June 12, 2010 Paris, France
Stephanie and Chris (sspiris) - June 19, 2010, Destination to be determined
Lulu & Kirkton (lmuze) ~ June 19, 2006: Iberostar Rose Hall Beach, Jamaica
Jessica & Bryson (Royal_lady10)-June 26, 2010 Dreams Tulum

July 2010
Kaytee and CJ- July 3rd, 2010- Destination still TBD!
Mandy and Chad- July 10, 2010- Sullivans Island, SC
Edy And Jaxon (mswhatever) - July 17, 2010 Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton resort & Spa Jamaica
Bobbett and Ricky (Natural)- July 18, 2010 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Tracy and Cole - July 2010 in Playa del Carmen, TBD

August 2010
Melissa and Robby (hunniebee724) ~ August 19, 2010 NYC, Carnival Cruise Lines

September 2010
Courtney & Chris-September 3,2010-Siesta Key, Fl

October 2010
Lori & Oliver (gossip girl) - October 10, 2010 - Destination TBD!
Chris & Crystal (Crystalballl) - October 20, 2010 - Playa Pesquero, Cuba

December 2010
Chris & John (sunstarsmoon) - December 1, 2010 - Rui Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Carla & Christoper (adias.angel) - December 11, 2010 - Riviera Maya

Shana and Jamel (chocolatedrop04)- December 11, 2010-Moon Palace, Mexico

July 4, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan's girl

I just saw a pic of someone who had their boquet done at Michaels in a planning thread...let me see if I can find it.

Here we go...

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t45234

I didn't even realize that Michaels did boquets until I saw it in this thread. It looks pretty impressive. Hope this helps!

Wow, that Michael's bouquet looks amazing! Are those real touch flowers?

July 4, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by bittersweet

Hi there!

Don't panic, I fell a little behind when I was sick, but am catching up. I just searched for emails from you and the reason you didn't get a reply is because you sent a form via my site. I haven't been accepting any new orders until I'm caught up and your email must have been overlooked. But that's the only email I've found from you.

I just got your voicemail and will give you a call this afternoon! I'm just finishing up some other projects. Don't worry though, you will get them in time!!

In the future, when you email me can you email me directly? Sometimes the forms from the site get put aside until I have time.

Crystal

Hi Crystal,

I tried emailing you over a week ago to see when I should be receiving my flower order, as you had told me that I would receive them the first week of July if not a little sooner.

I haven't heard back from you so I'm not sure if I'm sending emails to the wrong address, or if you're just catching up after your illness (hope you're feeling better, by the way!) and haven't gotten to mine yet...

Anyway, if you could let me know when you think the flowers will be ready (my legal wedding is july 24th), that would be wonderful!

Thanks!

Hayley

July 2, 2009

I'm not sure how much the horse and carriage is at Melia, but it's $200 (for 2009) for the day at Paradisus Punta Cana, and melia is owned by Paradisus, so I'm guessing it will be around that price..

July 2, 2009

I haven't added up the total cost yet, but for 21 people it's looking to be around 14000 travel included... I still have some odds and ends to add that cost, but so far I think it's reasonable..

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