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Quote: Originally Posted by mich&adam Also, i noticed a lot of girls posting pics of wedding cakes, flowers, etc and since i'm still new i can't open a thing would someone be kind enough to send them to me directly?? my email is [email protected], thanks! There are a few pics on a separate threads for setup and flowers http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-14#post838687 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t44101. I'll try and send you the information if I can download.

I love love love it! It looks simply beautiful.

You look wonderful. I think its a gorgeous dress!

cowman thank you so much for taking time out of your very special trip to relay information back to us. it is so greatly appreciated. btw, you look absolutely lovely in your pics.

May 2009 Shannon & Chris - May 2, 2009 - Gran Porto Real Resort, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Beth & Jay - May 2 2009 -Dreams Tulum, Mexico Muriel & Jovan - May 2, 2009 - Le Reve, Playa Xcalacoco, Mexico Jaymie & Ales - May 4, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico Donna & Jef (dursula) - May 6, 2009 - CuisinArt Resort & Spa, Anguilla Kristen & Mickey (kiki317) May 6, 2009- Dreams, Cancun, Mexico JACKIE & MARK(JAX_THE_BEACH_BRIDE) MAY 8, 2009- BLAU VARADERO, CUBA!!! Wendy & Ivan - May 9, 2009 - Azul Sensatori, Mexico Kelly & Chris - May 9, 2009 - Unknown, Riviera Maya, Mexico Shannon & Kenny (Shay2679) - May 07, 2009 - the Royal PDC, Mexico Kelly & Joe- May, 13, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico Nyssa & Joel - May 13, 2009 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, Mexico Miranda & Colin - May 14, 2009, Melia Cayo Guillermo, Cuba Mylee & Andrew - May 14, 2009, Iberostar Quetzal/ Tucan, Mexico Marie & Scott - May 15, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexco Meagan & Jeff - May 15, 2009 Dreams Punta Cana, DR Stacey & Derek - May 15, 2009 Punta Cana, DR Maggie & Tim (IslamoradaBride) - May 16, 2009 Islamorada, Fla. Meagan & Matt (CDNgroom) - May 20, 2009 - Playa Del Carmen, MX K & R - May 22, 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Bianca & Chris - May 23, 2009 - Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Mexico Kristy & Chris (froggie1013) - May 23, 2009 - Villa Capri, St Lucia Tina & Nathan- May 23, 2009- Lucea, Jamaica Terry & Yamille - May 23, 2009 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun Jaime & Martin - May 24, 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Susana & MO - May 24, 2009 - Dreams Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico Carla & Mark - May 27, 2009 - Gran Caribe Real, Cancun, Mexico Lisa & Tom (mummergirl) - May 28, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico Melissa & Jason (missybee99)- May 28, 2009- Dreams Los Cabos, MX Jenny & Bryan (SoontobeMsKniss) - May 29, 2009 - Key West, Florida Erica & Brandon - May 30, 2009 June 2009 April & Michael - June 1, 2009 - Wailea, Maui, HI Monique and Derrick - June 5th 2009 - Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica Hanna & Josh - June 5, 2009 - Grand Palladium Colonial Mayan Riviera, MX Pauline & Roger - June 6, 2009 - Grenadian by Rex Resorts, Grenada Amanda & Thomas - June 6, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX Carolyn & Michael- June 6, 2009- Gran Caribe Real Cancun, MX Crystal & Branko ~ June 10, 2009 ~ Grand Palladium, Riviera Maya, Mexico Julia & Dima ~ June 11, 2009 ~ Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica Ashley & Dave - June 11, 2009 - Valentin Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico Sorcha & Shannon - June 12, 2009 - St. John's, NF, Canada Jen & Brian - June 12, 2009 - Azul Sensatori, Riviera Maya, Mexico April & Patrick - June 13, 2009 - EcoTulum, Tulum, Mexico Ginalyn & Jeff- June 18, 2009 - Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Mexico Roe & Seamus - June 22, 2009 - Bermuda 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 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 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 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 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 Patty & Jason - December 30, 2009 - Barcelo Riviera Maya Colonial Nadine & Jesse -December 30, 2009 - Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa 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 March 2010 Bev & Brian March 4th 2010 - Clubhouse Negril 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 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 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! Edy And Jaxon (mswhatever) - July 17, 2010 Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton resort & Spa Jamaica August 2010 Melissa and Robby (hunniebee724) ~ August 19, 2010 NYC, Carnival Cruise Lines 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

Quote: Originally Posted by cowman1999 I've heard that if you book photos directly through the photographer, you can get a discount. Does anyone have the "real" prices? Also, who is the photographer included in the wedding packages? Does he work through a company or only the resort? We're just trying to decide if we should upgrade our photo package or not. Thanks. I tried contacting the hotel photographer (Veronica gave me his information) directly and he gave me exactly the same prices for the photo packages as listed on the Excellence information. I was really disappointed and tried to convey this. I was in communication with Mauricio Clayton and he works for Juan Navarro.

Quote: Originally Posted by smf47 For the beach ceremony, is the aisle a hard surface? Or is it regular soft sand? I'm hoping I can wear my heels for the ceremony and not have to buy platform flip flops. Same here. I asked Veronica but haven't gotten a response yet. But if you're looking Victoria's Secret has some cute platform flip flops on sale for 2/$25.

Welcome to the forum!!! Its a great site just full of helpful info.

You look simply stunning! Wow.

I totally agree with everyone else especially islandbride317. Its a beautiful ring and she'll love it. And as soon as you tell her how much thought you put into it and why you chose it she'll love it even more. Just knowing that you cared so much would make a girl feel very special and loved indeed. We all can't wait to hear the details after you propose!

Wow! It looks so light and airy. You look beautiful.

Quote: Originally Posted by YaelM DH doesnt know my actual weight - he knows the range. I think if he knew my number he would be shocked haha i think he thinks i weigh like 10 pounds less than i actually do - ill just keep it that way We're exactly the same way. I easily fluctuate +/- 5 lbs. When school gets really hectic I go for prolonged periods where I forget to eat breakfast and lunch. So he only knows the range. Surprisingly, if you ask him he'll always same I'm on the low end. I'm also incredibly self conscious and have issues with weight and eating-so he's knows not to get on that topic with me.

That's just awesome! Congrats on the great find.

Quote: Originally Posted by foxytv Sure you can! I wore fancy heels for the ceremony and wedge flip flops similar to those for our AHR. Wear what you will be comfy in!!!! They will look great! Yeah, I'll be on the sand for the ceremony and wanted to wear flip flops just b/c of ease, comfort, etc. I also want to wear them for the AHR.

Victoria's Secret is having a special 2/$25 on Colin Stuart wedges. I was thinking about getting them in white and/or black. I don't think I would wear the white flip flops much after the wedding so I've been leaning towards the black or navy. Can I wear the black (or navy) ones under my dress or would that look odd?

If you ladies come up with any neat ideas I'd really love to hear them. We're trying to figure the same thing out.

Veronica also sent me the pics of the bouquet and boutonnieres included with the basic package. I hope this helps everyone with their planning. Included Bouts: Bouquet p1: Bouquet p2: Bouquet p3:

For those of you out there like me who are doing the basic complimentary wedding package which is included with a seven night stay: The decorations included in the Excellence Wedding Package are the white draping around the gazebo, the carpet and the seashells on the aisle.

Quote: Originally Posted by amberlynne87 wow! that dress is gorgeous and very simple at the same time! perfect for the beach! is it alfred angelo may I ask? Yes, its Alfred Angelo Style 1144.

I am absolutely ecstatic right now! Ten weeks before my wedding and I finally picked my dress. Cutting it pretty close (sigh). I'm a no frills kind of girl and everything I looked at had lace, sequins, ribbons, bows, etc. They looked far too girly for me. Here it is. Tell me what you think. I'll have to try very hard to keep it clean since we're getting married down on the beach at ERC. I'm hoping to wear it to my AHR too.

Hi Everyone. Just to update you. I contacted Moments That Matter and their prices have gone up since this post in Feb, 2009. The Full package is $2500 and the Half is $1800 and the no longer offer the intimate small wedding session. Moments that matter: Full Package includes: - Full day coverage from getting ready in the morning to your final events of the evening. A complete wedding story!! Bride and Groom Preparation Ceremony Candids Group/Family Pictures Bride/Groom pictures Details: Flowers/Candles/Resort Reception First Dance Cake cutting Party Pictures - 2 photographers - Approximately 1000 full resolution digital photos on DVD!!! - 3 month Online slideshow to share with family and friends - Digital enhancing of every picture. Color correction, B&W, Sepia and custom artistic effects (see website) - Slideshow DVD of your pictures with music (Professional laser inscribed DVD's) - Extra Enhancements! (Special requests for customized digital effects) *** No hidden fees *** Half Day Package includes: - Half day coverage up to 5 hours. Ceremony Candids Group/Family Pictures Bride/Groom pictures Details: Flowers/Candles/Resort - 2 photographers - approximately 500 full resolution digital photos on DVD - Digital enhancing of every picture. Color correction, B&W, Sepia and custom artistic effects (see website) - slideshow DVD of your pictures with music (Professional laser inscribed DVD's)

you look absolutely wonderful and mischevious! its totally cute & sweet as apple pie...you've inspired me to go out and look for something like this in my area as a gift to my honey. thanks so much for sharing.

We just rebooked too. Cowman1999 what travel insurance did you go with? We're having a hard time picking one.

Quote: Originally Posted by ERCbride2b Chuck and I had a very specific budget and most of it had already been spent, but I really wanted professional photography! The info I had received ahead of time listed a few photo pkgs (we were only doing the basic wedding - didn't include any photography). We discussed this at our meeting with Veronica and she informed us that we could hire the resort photographer ourselves (not going thru ERC) and if we paid him cash, we would get a much better package for our money! So, she brought Mauricio (photog) over to meet us and to see if we could work something out. He assured us he could and would work with us, so we set up a meeting with him on Monday (the day before the wedding) to hammer out details. We also had our meeting with the photog on Monday and we got a very good deal with him! First he showed us photos of the wedding that occurred on the Saturday of our arrival - they were gorgeous!! We selected his package of 70 pics + CD with wedding and beach photos. We upgraded a little to get additional photos taken around the resort. If we had selected the resort's package with him, we would have only received about 40 pics and only wedding and beach photos. Kris ERCbride2b, thank you so much for the review!!! It has helped make our decision to go to ERC so much easier. Would you mind sharing more about the photo package you got privately through the hotel photog? How much did he charge for the entire package? Did you end up with 70 photos of the beach, hotel, and wedding total? Were you pleased with the quality of his work (how would you rate your pics)? Again, thank you so much. We're so excited!

Your dress was absolutely gorgeous and so were you! Who's the designer? Where did you get it?