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Thanks for all of the great comments! The credit really has to go to Reelove! They made us 'unphotogenic' people look like a music video. It was sooooo much fun and we truely were having the time of our lives! Again, thanks for all of the wonderful comments! You are all too kind

I might be a bit biased here, but I ABSOLUTELY LOVED our photographer and videographer! The prices were reasonable and they didn't have to travel far (from Monterrey, Mexico) Check out Fer's and Ricardo's sites: www.Reelove.com www.ferjuaristi.com

As you can see, ours were chocolate brown and champagne (I got the dresses at Dessy.com, and the guys we got at RW & Co: a canadian company) Then we did bright pink roses

I just wanted to share the FABULOUS results of our wedding highlights and TTD video! I can't say enough about how happy we are with the results!! Not only do we feel like movie stars We are just so glad to have the momento! Thank you REELOVE!!!! You guys are awesome....it's only too bad that we are only getting married once LOL So, here is the link to our awesome videos Wedding Highlights Video and TTD video Look for Janelle + Derek

I don't know how our picture will ever match any of these...but here is our sexiest shot! This was outside in the pool shower, after we were just rolling in the sand on the beach, we got in the shower...WITH our wedding attire ON and washed off the sand...not to mention our lips LOL!

oops I mean 'curls' not 'girls'

Quote: Originally Posted by J&MWedding I forgot to ask....Does anyone have any feedback on the hair styling at Dreams? It's incl in the package. I know in Lauren's review she said the hair turned out pretty much how she wanted and the makeup was good. Just wondering if anyone else had comments. I had my hair done at the salon there and I have to say that it turned out ok. It wasn't the same as the picture that I brought for her, but it looked nice. I'm just glad that I had it pulled back, because it was still hot outside. My bridesmaids had mixed reviews. And they also had different stylists. Mine was Claudia, and I can't remember the other girls name but my MOH asked for a half updo with loose curls and she ended up with a bun on her head and tight ringlets under. She had to go back to her room and loosen up some of the girls and unpin some of the ones on the top. After she did that it turned out nice. So, if you are getting your hair done, your safe bet is Claudia. Hopefully this helps! HAPPY PLANNING!

Well, my opinion would also be a bit biased BUT, we had a young family come with us, so activities for kids was definitely something we had to think about! I would say, by far, we LOVED Dreams!! The beach was private, there was activities galore and the food was sooooooo good! Not to mention the service!

Quote: Originally Posted by Rikaruz The last november we had the opportunity to work with Derek & Janelle, a great couple that gave us their trust, patience and time to make our best wedding of the past year. Everything was perfect, the weather, the couple, the family, friends and the ceremony. We'll always be grateful to Derek and Janelle for this big chance to demonstrate our work. The wedding took place at dreams Puerto Vallarta a nice hotel in PVR and the dinner was on The Reef Restaurant, a beautiful place located on the south highway of Puerto Vallarta. We've attached to this email a power point presentation with the still images that we've extracted from the video, hope you like it!!! Here is my blog too: Hi Ricardo! We have to say "Our pleasure!" It was great to work with such a great team, that was there to help us make memories, and we definitely accomplished that!! YOU are awesome!!!!!

Our photographer was from Monterrey, Mexico and he didn't require any work permits, but I don't know if that is because he was in the Country already?? The bonus for us was that his travel fees were soooo reasonable compared to what we would have paid if our photographer was coming from further away! It was perfect!

Quote: Originally Posted by Bethany68 Wow Janelle How amazing! What was the weather like in Nov there? Congrats Beth Hi Beth! Sorry I still haven't written you back, by looking at the slideshow you can see my hair and flowers, so hopefully that helps?? And you should know that the weather was perfect! Not to hot and no rain! It was great!

Quote: Originally Posted by Susanandmo I forgot to ask... What time did you start your ceremony? ~Susana The ceremony was supposed to start at 5pm, but the judge was late and we didn't start until around 530pm

Quote: Originally Posted by J&MWedding Jenelle, gorgeous pics! i'm getting married on Dec 4th at Dreams, so im guessing the weather will be similar to yours. was it beautiful??! Also, how many guests did you end up having? and where did you get those adorable bridesmaids dresses?!! The weather was wonderful! It was the perfect time to go! We had 27 adults and 1 little guy and the bridesmaid dresses were from dessy.com. We live in Canada, so on the website it tells you which vendor you can get the dresses/order from.

Yes, your all right, I really couldn't be happier with the way it has all turned out! Besides getting married Fer was the best wedding decision we made!

Thank you Angel! That is one of our favorites too!

Obviously it didn't work! Lets try this again! Derek and Janelle Wallace Nov 19, 2008

I hope I have attached the link properly for you all to see! What an experience! Definitely once in a lifetime! Thank you Fer and the Reelove Team!!! xxoo

Hi Fer! Good to see you on here! Just let me know if you need a referral from anyone! We would be glad to share our wonderful experience!

Susana that is great! Congratulations! I was really apprehensive about using a photographer so far from home, but now I am so glad that we did! Keep me posted with your wedding plans!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jess Does anyone have Dreams PV pricing? I emailed the coordinator a week ago but no response yet. I will try and attach the list that Diana gave me. I found that everything was pretty pricey. The only extras we paid for was the music for the ceremony and the bouquets and boutannieres for the wedding party. We went to Le Kliff for dinner (it was amazing!) The food wasn't THAT great for the price we paid and the food was slow to come out, but the location and ambiance was great! I will write more about our wedding experience in PV as soon as I have my review done Let me know if you have any other questions Copia_de_PRICE_LIST.xls

Quote: Originally Posted by sarahLambert08 Hey anyone getting married at Dreams Pv lets keep in touch!! Im still looking for photography, using promovision for video though. Wedding in March 09 Ehhhh Im crazy nervous! (family and all) Cheers Girls!! Hi Sarah, I was just married at Dreams PV on Nov 19th. I have yet to write a review (on my to-do list) but the BEST photographer (who comes with or without video) was Fer Juaristi and the Reelove team!!! I could not have asked for better! They are based in Monterrey Mexico, so the travel fees were minimal because he has a friend that lives there. His team (3 in total) were ALWAYS on time, and very professional! We had soooo much fun! We had an engagement photo session (in PV), a full day of wedding coverage AND a TTD the next morning. He showed us a sneak preview during our wedding reception at Le Kliff and I am sitting on the edge of my seat for the final copies! Let me know if you have questions, but I HIGHLY recommend them! FerJuaristi Photographer, Fotografo en Monterrey, N.L con cobertura nacional e internacional. Destination Wedding Photographer. Reelove, Wedding Cinematography,

Quote: Originally Posted by Nitnylyin1 hey ladies, just a thought but maybe the reason you are having difficulty getting quotes and reservations or room blocks on the new tower is because it is currently closed. Undergoing renovations and not expected to be open til end of Nov. By the way, as a soon to be Dreams bride I have had most difficulty contacting people at Dreams, my TA has also. Diana has just recently started emailing me back in a prompt fashion. I am pretty skeptical about these people right now. I am praying things go OK for my wedding in a month. I am in the same boat as you! I have yet to hear any definitive answers from Diana so I have emailed the hotel manager to voice our concerns, and to verify that we in-fact have rooms to go to. Hopefully I will hear something soon. We decided to have our wedding reception dinner at Le Kliff, with every email I have sent to him I have gotten an answer the very next day, I almost wish we just got married there instead! Oh well, the important part will be walking down to my FH whether we have the right flowers and music!! It's just sooo frustrating!!

We are also with Signature and our flight times are atrocious!!! We don't leave the saturday until 5:30pm, and get in at midnight...going home on the sunday are okay times, but when you look at it all together people are paying for a 7 day holiday and only actually getting 6 days. This ticked me off about Signature. Anyway, with all of this construction at dreams and getting a new WC half way through...Diana is the new coordinator, (she doesn't even get back to me), we were literally on the verge of switching hotels altogether. I spoke with my TA and she assured us that because we are with Signature our rooms will be there for us and we don't have to worry about getting bumped (which is what I have been hearing, due to the construction on the club tower). She also told us that we could switch to the Grand Marival with no penalty, but after alot of searching on the net, apparently their WC isn't any better... however in their free package they include dinner reservations for your group, which is what I wanted at Dreams but they won't allow it. After much thought we decided to stay at dreams and just have our reception dinner at LeKliff. Has anyone been there?

Hi Heather, So, are you having a reception? Or are you just showing up at a restaurant as a group? Where were you planning to play your music afterward? I think I will just have to PM Lauren and find out what would work out best I think we are both really disappointed right now and I think we need to have a deep breath and do some positive thinking!!! It's not the wedding it's the marriage...even though a really nice wedding would be a HUGE bonus!!! At least, that is what I keep telling myself. I have to say that I am so grateful for this forum, otherwise I don't think I would have any hair left!! LOL

Well I will be getting married at Dreams in less than 2 months as well! AHHH!! Over the past month I have been trying and trying to get in touch with WC Diana, but of course she has only gotten back to me now (after I sent 3 follow up emails!) It seems that when Gaby was the WC she told me some things that are not apparently true...ARGH! We are also trying to keep the cost of the wedding down (which is why we are going to Mexico in the first place), and Gaby had said that she would be able to get us a CD player for the ceremony and now Diana is telling me that I have to rent the sound system. Besides that, we have decided to just take our 25 guests to the restaurant in the hotel for our reception dinner (even if there are no reservations) since we are ALL staying there, and then book a dj for 2 hours after. Diana had given me the fee which is fine, but now she is telling me that we cannot book the dj without paying for a private function!!! I don't know how to handle this? Does anyone have any ideas what we could do after the restaurant dinner (so that we can have our dance)? Someone was saying that they go to PV often? Should we take our group elsewhere after? Or do you think we should just mingle in the bar after dinner? My sister told me that I could take her laptop along...so maybe I should purchase some speakers? I'm sorry this has ended up being a RANT!!! LOL On the upside, we are going with Fer Juaristi for photography. He is from Monterrey Mexico, so the travel fees for 2 people were only $500. He is awesome! FerJuaristi Photographer, Fotografo en Monterrey, N.L con cobertura nacional e internacional. Destination Wedding Photographer. BTW, has anyone filled out the judge form? There is a part about occupation and monthly income...why do they need to know this?! I don't think I'm going to put it on the form. What are you ladies doing?