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February 2009 Michele & Jo: February 18, 2009 - Edenh Real Arena Theresa & Stan: February 20, 2009 - Excellence Punta Cana March 2009 Marisa & Don: March 10, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena Sita & Fernando: March 14, 2009 - Riu Bachata Carmen & Donovan: March 19, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena Nuc Med Bride & FI: March 19, 2009 - Gran Bahia Principe April 2009 Mamie & Joshua: April 2, 2009 - Bavaro Princess Kim & Chris: April 4, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Raquel & Dominick: April 17, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana Jennifer & Eliu: April 18, 2009 - Paradisus Palma Real Nancy & Kenny: April 23, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Brittany and Jay: April 23, 2009 (I think) - Occidental Grand Michelle & Jeff: April 24, 2009 - Meliá Caribe Tropical DRBride2009: April 24, 2009 - Meliá Caribe Tropical Aliya & Joey: April 24, 2009 - Riu Palace, Punta Cana Shannon & Dave: April 30, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical Christi88 & FI: April 30, 2009 - Eden Real May 2009 Shawn & Jeremy: May 2009 - Punta Cana (Still deciding on resort) Nicole & Justin: May 1, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Yadira & Alexander: May 2, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Eliu & Jennifer, MAY 3, 2009 - Paradisus Palma Real Velvet & James: May 8, 2009 - Riu Palace Punta Cana jhildebr: May 11, 2009 - Majestic Elegance Jennifer & Adam: May 11, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana Karen & Anthony: May 12 2009 - Ocean Sand Punta Cana Meagan & Jeff: May 15, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Nichole & John: May 16, 2009- Melia Caribe Tropical Jessica & Omar: May 22, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana Kristen & Craig: May 22, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana Heather & Joe: May 23, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena Sam & Sarah: May 27, 2009 - Majestic Colonial June 2009 melnb & FI: June 2009 - Paradisius FYB87 & FI: June 2009 - Resort undecided Vanessa & Hugo: June 19, 2009 - Paradisus Palma Real Mark and Jessica: June 19, 2009--Dreams Punta Cana Amanda and Tony: June 19, 2009-- Dreams Punta Cana Katy & Will: June 20, 2009 - Occidental Grand Rosanne & Alex: June 24, 2009- Dreams Punta Cana Sue & Steve: June 30th, 2009 - Riu Palace Punta Cana July 2009 Kylie & Chris: July 1, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Amber & Seth: July 2, 2009 - Excellence Punta Cana Nadia & Julian: July 3, 2009 - Excellence Punta Cana Jenn & Chris: July 31, 2009 - Riu Palace, Punta Cana Cecile & Nord: July 24,2009-Moon Palace, Punta Cana August 2009 Shannon & Rich: August 5, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana September 2009 Clare & Ross: September 7, 2009 - Ocean Blue (date to be confirmed) Chris & Martin: September 9, 2009 - Ocean Blue (date to be confirmed) Kenya & Eddie Sept. 12, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Kim & Jason September 18, 2009 - Dreams Palm Beach Kristy & Vince: September 19, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana October 2009 Carmen & Tiny: October 09, 2009 - Punta Cana (Still deciding on resort Jeannie & Jorge: October 10, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Jen & Dave: October 10, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Angela & Jason: October 20, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Jenny & Matthew: October 27, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical c & d: October 27, 2009 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana November 2009 Veronica & Paul: November 5, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Lisa & Jim: November 5, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena Punta Cana Leslie & Gerry: November 16, 2009- Majestic Colonial Andrea & Chris: November 24, 2009, Majestic Elegance December 2009 Julie and Rob: December 4, 2009 - Grand Palladium Punta Cana Amber and Dan: December 5, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Stephanie and Luke: December 29, 2009 - Majestic Colonial January 2010 Nicole & Michael: January 23, 2010 - Bavaro Princess Jocelyn & Michael: January 25, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana Lisa & Adam: January 2010, Dreams Punta Cana Nicole & Chad: January 13, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana February 2010 Amber & John: February 27, 2010, Paradisus Palma Real March 2010 Jennifer & Cory March 13 2010- Palma Real Punta Cana May 2010 Jennnifer & Trevor May 11th 2010 - Majestic Colonial July 2010 Lynette and Darnel July 13, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana

HOW WE MET: I met my fiance Tony when we were about 13 years old when we went on a 'blind date' (if you could call it that)... basically back then almost every Friday and Saturday night I went with a bunch of my friends to the movies, mall, etc. Well one of my friends said I had to meet this guy because we would get along great... well that guy was Tony. That night we all saw "My Favorite Martian" LOL Well we were friends for a couple of years and then started dating when I was 14 (he was 15) during the summer going into our sophomore year. We dated all through high school and through college with a couple of break ups... longest one being for only 3 months. Although we had our ups and downs- I really dont think we would be as strong as we are now without those hard times... ANYWAYS BACK TO THE STORY... We talked about marriage for a while but I was in college and wanted to get my Master's so we thought it was best to wait til I was at least half way done... However I wasn't expecting a proposal and didn't think it would happen til after I got my Masters but boy was I wrong THE PROPOSAL: I am a dancer and have danced at Marisela's Dance Studio in Tampa,FL since I was 4 years old. I also taught at the Dance Studio throughout my senior year of high school and my four years of undergrad. Basically I consider my dance studio my second home and consider Marisela and her family as my own family. When I started grad school I decided that I had to quit dance because it was just not possible to work full time, go to school full time and participate in dance... THIS KILLED ME... This past June- 2008, there was a dance recital and I decided that I was going to return to dance- at least for the recital for one last 'GOODBYE'. I struggled for months trying to balance everything that I had on my plate and when the tickets went on sale I asked Tony to go in my place because I had class and that is when he put his plan into action... *Fastforward* It is the day of the recital and Marisela (the owner) approached me and asked if I would help her present the awards on stage during the recital to those students who are being recognized for their time at the studio. Of course- I agreed. After all of the awards were passed out Marisela said that she wanted to embarass me a while and ask me some questions, which didnt surprise me because this is something she does often She started asking me questions about my favorite dance, etc. and then asked if I recognized this song... when the song started to play I realized it was me and Tony's song... "I knew I loved you" by Savage Garden. When she turned me around Tony was on stage in a suit with roses. He took the microphone and told the audience that he loved me and wanted to spend the rest of his life with me... just then- he got down on his knee and proposed. Of course I said yes and we danced to the rest of our song... *we got a standing ovation* Background info: After Marisela explained that Tony brought this up to her at the ticket sale and they have been having secret meetings ever since. She explained that Tony told her that he knew dance and the studio were a big part of my life and that he wanted to propose this way so that the studio would always be a part of my life I couldn't have asked for a better fiance or for a better proposal!!!! We are getting married June 19, 2009 in the Domincan Republic.

Hi All! My name is Amanda Garcia and I am getting married on 6/19/09 at the Dreams Resort in Punta Cana. I am really excited about the wedding and am so happy that I found this forum where I can talk to other destination brides and hear great stories and learn helpful information! XOXO Amanda