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Quote: Originally Posted by amygirl1169 Pastor Rick is booked on my date... anyone know of anyone else that could perform it? I am waiting to hear from Tiara on this. I also email Pastor Rick back asking if he could recommend anyone else but have not heard back. I too was going to have a certain friend do it but they are not coming. Can you let me know if you find someone? Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by GEM What are you, or anyone else, doing about flowers? I really want flowers for my bridesmaids but they are $75 a bouquet! Is anyone using an outside florist? I am doing parasols for the BM, but if you want flowers for them, i would look into getting fake ones. My bouquets will be fake (real touch) and you can't even tell.

Luckily sent mine in two weeks ago but hopefully it doesnt get delayed because of a rush of new ppl. FI had to deal with that in 2007 when they changed it so you needed one for every where.

Quote: Originally Posted by nsimpson I'm getting super excited now; it's six months to the day and I just mailed out my homemade boarding pass invites! I can't wait to start getting "official" responses (most already knew the date and details before I'd even started the invites!) Congrats on getting them out and lets see some pictures!!! I sent mine out about 2 months ago and the RSVP deadline is 3/15 and only have heard from about 40%!

Quote: Originally Posted by nsimpson Ladies... how can I put this as delicately as possible without offending anybody? Hmm...unless your native language is Spanish, you do not want Tiara or any other person who works for the resort conducting your "ceremony!" Yes, Tiara speaks fairly good english but she has quite an audible accent and if you have seen the ceremony that they do there you will realize that it won't give you that warm and fuzzy feeling that we're all after. My recommendation is absolutely to go with Pastor Rick who does both religious and non-religious ceremonies. If anyone would like to see a sample let me know and I'll e-mail it to you. Pastor Rick is already booked on my day, do you know of anyone else? I asked Tiara but waiting on her reply. Quote: Originally Posted by KPEG 2 hours for hair and makeup eh? I never thought it would take that long. I wear my hair straight and wear very little makeup on a daily basis. Maybe I should book my appts for 11am then! I want time to eat, calm my nerves, get dressed, shed some tears, touch up my makeup, do some photos...all before 3pm. Thanks girls!!! What would I do without you?! FYI I was told 1 hour for hair and make-up but have left in some extra time. Quote: Originally Posted by amygirl1169 We got married last week at City Hall and just had my best friend and my 97 y.o. Grandad who can't travel to DR with us. I wanted him to feel special and included in our big day and he was just tickled to attend. I didn't really want anyone to know, but my FI was so excited and has the BIGGEST mouth that I think everyone ended up finding out... but whatever... the big day is when I'm in my dress and everyone is there to witness it!! Congrats on getting legally married! I think we might go next month as we need a witness to even file the paper work!

Welcome GEM! KPEG, i would talk with your photographer first to come up with a timeline. Thats how i figured out what time for my self. If you want getting ready shots, first look shots, some family/BP shots before hand that will increase the time between getting hair and make-up done and the ceremony.

Quote: Originally Posted by riokayak "Will this cost you money? Relying on any appraisal that’s substantially more than you paid could end up costing you money if you pay higher premiums when it’s time to insure. Kelly McDermott paid $8,200 for her ring but was convinced it was really worth $15,000 based on an inflated appraisal from her jeweler. And so she paid the insurance premiums based on that assumed $15,000 value. But when she lost the ring, the insurance company said it would replace the ring or give her a check for what it would cost them to replace it — $8,900. “Five years, I’ve been paying these inflated premiums and it makes me angry, because I should have the ring insured for what it’s worth,†she says." This is exactly what i was told when i asked about getting an appraisal from the place we bought it from. I was told not got to get it do as it was a waste of money b/c the insurance company will cut a check directly to Kays to replace my ring if something ever happened.

Thanks KPEG for the q&a's! I am not using the photographer they offer, but would email them directly to get the answers to your questions. I think they only provide very limited coverage in the wedding package and any more time would be extra. I would contact the salon soon as i had issues with the time i needed being available but it could be more of a case as there is at least one other wedding the same day. Man that script you got is even shorter, my plan is to start putting something together with the help of this thread.

I think its an ok deal as long as all 160 are great and you have everything that you want. I am paying about double but will get over 900 images on a high res CD and two days of shooting.

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyTrunck Oh no!!! Well, I am SO glad that she is ok!! It is just the worst seeing your puppy in those casts isn't it? Look at her too-- she is so precious! I know, I felt so bad when she had her peg leg, especially when we had our first snow fall all she wanted to do was stay out side all day long. We ended up making a boot from plastic so her cast wouldnt get wet. . I kept wishing I was the one with the broke arm instead of her. Hopefully your pup gets better soon!

Quote: Originally Posted by KPEG Thanks! What a short ceremony. And I'm not crazy about it either. I mean I guess it's direct and to the point but there's not a lot of "fluff" that I thought might be nice. I also thought that if you don't have a priest performing, that you avoid all costs altogether. I hope Tiara responds to my emails. I asked Tiara who would be the person to perform for $150 (im guess its a pastor or someone to that effect) and will let you know when i hear back. I think if Tiara does it, its free of charge but not sure and don't know if she would add in some more fluff, cause really that would take 2 mins.

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyTrunck Well ladies- about an hour after my last posting on Wednesday, I got a call from the doggy daycare. Apparently Crosby climbed onto a 3' or so cat tower and jumped off. They took him straight to the vet next door, did xrays, then we took him back Thurs to see an orthopedic Dr.- he fractured his little paw. So thank GOD he doesn't need surgery or anything- these injuries are common in such a little one. He needs to be in this splint for about 6 weeks. The past couple of days have just been horrible- he just looks at me like, 'Mom, what's happening?' He's being a total trooper though- he's getting along just fine on 3 legs, although sleeping has been very frustrating for him because he has to wear his cone. I think I have cried more about it than he has. In this pic he's a little out of it from the anesthesia. My poor little guy I know how you feel. In Dec my little girl broke her radius and ulna. Went to 3 different vets, spent a ton of money but luckily in the end she is back to almost as good as new, has a bend in her paw b/c of it. One of the vets told us there was nothing we can do and we just have to limit her from going side to side for the rest of her life, i was like WTF she i only 10 months old. Luckily in the end she just had to be in a soft cast for a couple of weeks.

Quote: Originally Posted by KPEG Does anyone have a copy of the vows/ceremony that will be read for the renewal of vows ceremony? I asked Tiara about this but haven't gotten a response (in addition to my other questions in my emails). I also asked if we could draft our own, but I did want to see what they already offer. Thanks! Tiara just sent me it and answered a quick question. It is very basic so hopefully we can add some things to it. Do you have any contact information for the priest that would be performing the symbolic ceremony, if we choose? I have already emailed Pastor Rick but he is already booked up for our day. Unfortunately, a priest does not perform weddings outside of the church. The other option could be to have someone to perform the ceremony. This will cost you USD 150.00 and will be a normal wedding ceremony, like the attached. CEREMONIA SIMBOLICA Ingles.doc

Quote: Originally Posted by KPEG Dophinluck - sorry, I can't remember...are you getting a wedding package? We have 15 right now and I just assumed that we could have a couple of tables together decorated, but no dance floor or music or anything with no charge since we have a dinner package included in our wedding package. Right now we have the Dreams of Love (Silver) package but most likely will be switching to the Paradise package (free one) as we qualify for it and will be cheaper in the long run, about $1300 right now. A lot of the extras in the Love package I really don't need/want so why pay the extra price. I made an excel to compare the costs of what I definitely wanted to help see it all out. Quote: Originally Posted by LaRomanaBride Hi Ladies - Im back from my wonderful wedding at DLR! I will post a review very soon. All I can say in the meantime is not to worry about anything. Everything exceeded my expectations Congrats and cant wait to hear your review!!!

Just heard back from Tiara and thought this info would help. We have 14 people total right now, so if we wanted to do a non-private reception and have the table decorated at one of the restaurants, is that an option? -As you will be 14 people, you will be paying USD 352.80, to eat in one of our restaurants with your wedding party. This is an option, but you will have to pay extra for this. Also, i believe the start time would have to be 6:30. So we are no longer looking at this option as the private dinner is only $175 more and then we can have music and dancing and start when we want to as the sun doesn't set till 7 and we will be taking picture until then. I believe the below info I posted earlier is only is only if you want a couple of tables together and they will not be decorated. As i got this response from Tiara "Remember that we do not have reservation policies in our property. This means that we do not block any space for guests and we do not arrange a table for more than 12 guests." Quote: Originally Posted by dolfinluck I read that if we do a non-private reception and have 12 or less it is no charge but if you have 13-20 people you have to pay $20 plus 10% and 16% taxes. Is the extra charge only for each person over 12, so for example if i have 16 people total I would only have to pay the $20 plus 10% and 16% taxes for 4 people? Yes.-

Quote: Originally Posted by VallieR I'm trying to get Pastor Rick, that is why I need her to get back to me. My wedding was suppose to start @ 4:30 he said he could make it for 5:30, so I want to change my wedding time. What time are your weddings starting? Mine is starting at 4:30, if you have a TA would ask them to contact Tiara as they might have better success.

Quote: Originally Posted by KPEG I have emailed Tiara for the first time after 5 months and it's been over a week since, still no response from her!!! I'm tempted and probably will send the email again. Our wedding is also in May. In the same boat, the last email i sent was about a week and half ago. Earlier this month it took a week the one time and 4 days the other time for her to respond. Would be great for others to keep posting their questions and answers so we all don't keep asking her the same questions. FYI, if you plan on using Pastor Rick, make sure to book early, i waited too long and he is booked up for my day. I asked him if he can recommend anyone else and will let you guys know.

I finally started to email Tiara again after not bother her for a couple of months. I was going to wait to post my question/answers once I heard back from the last email as I got confused on the info but I'll post a couple of them now, hope it helps, her answers are in red. Could we reserve Portofino’s wine cellar for dinner for 10 people? (Tiara D.) We will have to pay USD 200.00 and consume wine there. That will cost you USD 75.00 each bottle. Not sure if you have more ppl if the price would increase but could be a good option for some. If we do not need the Bride’s Bouquet and boutonniere for the groom can I get some other flower arrangement in its place? (Tiara D.) You can change it for a centerpiece. I read that if we do a non-private reception and have 12 or less it is no charge but if you have 13-20 people you have to pay $20 plus 10% and 16% taxes. Is the extra charge only for each person over 12, so for example if i have 16 people total I would only have to pay the $20 plus 10% and 16% taxes for 4 people? Yes.- If we do a private dinner reception could it be held at any of the following: the pier (have seen a picture of a lunch there) or wedding gazebo (another bride said she had her's there) or massage hut (have seen it done at dreams tulum)? For the private dinner reception, if you do it at the pier it could not be more than 12 people. Inside the Wedding Gazebo could not be more 9 or 10 guests.

I'm pretty sure its Annual credit report. Its looks likes the one I have used in the past.

Great fine! i also used JC Penny for my JBM dress only $25

Quote: Originally Posted by Mhabas I love it! does she just do general breeds? We have two rescue mixed breeds. Does she look at pics of your dogs? Yes, i sent her a couple of pictures of my husky and she will make it to her likeness, should have mine in a week or two, so excited!!!

Love it! I am also working with Lynn for my cake topper which will have my husky in it as well, I should see a picture in the next two weeks!!

Welcome remdog!!! As for photographers, i'm bring down two that live near me, they have been so wonderful so far and have answered the many questions that i have had. I have full day coverage on the wedding day and a TTD scheduled for the day after.

Quote: Originally Posted by Girasole Your invitations all look great! I sent mine out last month & had them due by last friday. I still have about 1/3 without a RSVP. I wish we had a bigger group going with us but looks like we are going to be around 15. I hear you Girasole, i sent mine out last month and have gotten about 30% back, but if i include the un-official RSVPs i have more around 50%. My deadline is 3/15/10 so hopefully the start coming in. Right now we are 14 total so hopefully a couple of more ppl come.

I have ordered from [vendor removed due to legal issues] as well and will be saving a lot of money. I am getting my bouquet, 3 hair flowers, 3 bouts and 1 wrist corsage. The only real flowers i will be using will be rose petals for the aisle.