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Dulce by Visionari-www.dulcephoto.com I used Mike Pham and Johnny, they were AWESOME, really nice, patient, and didn't mind coming earlier and staying a bit later than the 6 hr package we booked. They also graciously drove two cars to take us offsite for pictures.

so I didn't end up going to Cal's cleaners because I forgot to bring directions and ended up going to Al Philips cleaners at Ala Maona mall, and it was SOO EXPENSIVE!! but at that point it was hot and we were tired and didn't want to go anywhere else.

All I have to say is that you will not regret having your ceremony at the OCC, it's absolutely BEAUTIFUL, it's nice and bright, the benches are nicely decorated the outside waterfall is stunning!!! I used the organist they had for $60 and it was regular wedding music but it was nice to hear real music rather than from a cd. I did not book the mInister from Best Bridal Hawaii, which I now regret becasue I booked Alice Inoue who is supposedly one of the best Ministers in Oahu, but she did not show up on time, we only had the chapel for 90 mins from 1-2:30, and our ceremony was to start at 1:30, allowing plently of time to go back in the chapel after the ceremony to take posed family pics, but Alice didn't show up until 2:10 and rushed through our ceremony then we had to be out of the chapel by 2:30 or else it was a $4500 fee. Flowers - I used the florist at the Hilton Mamo Village flowers, they were quite expensive and I wasn't totally in love with the flowers but they were nice. I had the a la carte package at the OCC which included the standard photo package Photographer - I also booked our own photographers, Dulce Photographer, Mike Pham and Johanny, they were AWESOME! they came around 12 and took pictures of us getting ready, then helped bring my dress to the bridal room at the chapel to take pics, they even drove two cars to the Hilton so that they can take us off site. I haven't seen the pictures yet but I give them 2 thumbs up for service. If you are looking for photographers, I highly recommend them and you can let them know I referred you. Makeup - I booked Bev (makeupbybv) she was ok, did the makeup really quickly, overall i was happy with the results. Dinner reception at the Rainbow Patio @ Hilton- the food was superb! Hope this helps! Happy planning everyone...by the way the Hilton Hawaiian Village is beautiful, I would definately stay there again!!

I found Cal Cleaners near waikiki, 808-591-9710, i called for some quotes and got $9 for suit, $19 for bridesmaid dresses and about $26 for wedding dress but I did have to describe to them what type of material the dresses are.

I was dealing with Lauren and she replied back right away until the details were set then our wedding coordinator emaile dme to confirm the rest. mind u my planning was literary 1 month from our date.

Hi Tokyo Bride, I will be having my wedding at this chapel on June 2, I'll let you know my review of it afterwards. Happy planning

lp579 - Thanks...I think if I dont' hear back from her by Friday I will give her a call and I'll let you know what she says. We are thinking it'll be unlikely that they will refund, but yeah if they can hold that credit and we can go there next year or something that would be fine too. The only thing with later this year is that we'll be getting into rainy, hurricane and mostquito season from July to October. Good luck with your planning!!

Quote: Originally Posted by lp579 Well that call we've been dreading happened...sunwing cancelled the flight portion of our trip...making it a little tricky to get there! Lol! We're trying to find another flight so everyone doesn't lose their land only portion....this sucks!!! Anyone know the wedding package refund policy? lp - I'm in Vancouver BC and all tour operators have cancelled their flights to Mexico and offered to rebook with no extra charge until Oct. Are you finding altnerative flights to Mexico?? I take it you booked land and air separately? I have emailed Jacy about the wedding package deposit as I was due to fly on May 30 with wedding date on June 5, but she has not replied. I'll be interested to find out what you are doing. Good luck!

RBB, I'm in the same boat, Canada has suspended all their flights to Mexico until the first week of June and I was due to fly May 30, not sure either what we plan to do. Our TA said it'll be really hard booking us to another location due to the size of our group. We am in a bind too, do we postpone until next year?? as the rest of the year is sort of a write off due to the rainy, hurricane, mostquito season. Now the Heath Org is thinking of raising the alert level to 5, I'm sure people would not want to fly anywhere and I don't want to be held responsible for 40+ ppl's health. But I guess on the bigger scheme of things, ppl are dying around the world, this shouldn't be that big of a deal..... If anyone else is in the same boat and has suggestions, please do tell!

You looked gorgeous Lyales!!! CONGRATS!!!

I received two pics (jpg format) from Jacy of the decorations that's included in the Ulitmate package... pm me ur email if you want a copy of it. and I'm still the only one for June 5....3 months to go..yikes

Quote: Originally Posted by lyales Hi Ladies.... I just wanted to say goodbye I'm off tomorrow to Dreams for my wedding!!! I will have my computer but won't promise that I will get on =). I of course will tell you all everything once I get back. Talk to you soon. Congrats on your BIG DAY TOMORROW Lyales!!! Can't wait to hear all the details.

Hey everyone, it's been a while ...thanks for sharing all your info. the resort seems to have great reviews, I can't wait to hear from the first DPA bride! I have to get cracking away on the details...yet Jacy hasn't emailed me yet for the deposit. Does anyone plan to have a slideshow at the dinner? or inquired to see if they have a projector that can faciliate that?? P.S. Thanks for the flowers pdf Allimay!

Hey everyone, it's been a while ...thanks for sharing all your info. the resort seems to have great reviews, I can't wait to hear from the first DPA bride! I have to get cracking away on the details...yet Jacy hasn't emailed me yet for the deposit. P.S. Thanks for the flowers pdf Allimay!

Quote: Originally Posted by Bianca Is that per person or per couple? If its per couple thats kick ass! In Canada don't you have too book packages tho and for full weeks? DE has not responded to my quote request yet... no no it's per person...I wish it was per couple. Yes we book packages here, it's much cheaper than booking everything separately. So that price incl. everything. I have one guest coming from London and staying in the same room with someone who is booking a package and they paid $1200 for a shared room and the AI food of course.

Hey Bianca, just for comparasion purposes, I'm from Vancouver, Cda and we booked via Sunwing and paid $1651 incl tax (air, hotel & transfers) for just a reg ocean view room as they didn't offer the honeymoon one.

wow the pics look awesome THanks Bianca!! I'm a little relieved now that it's finally open and things are starting to come along.

Just back tracking on all the posts, just so I don't overlook anything... Here is a list of things that I think needs to be done or decided upon Dress (done) My invitations (done & delivered, most ppl have booked) Party Favors (still looking) Photographer (just using the one included in the package along with our own cameras) Wedding Package (Ultimate Gold package, that way it takes cares of most things) Is there anything that I am missing Besides working out the location and layout of the ceremony (symbolic) and the dinner which we will likely do in the ballroom. Thanks Future Brides!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Blkatz I just wanted to let you ladies know that FI and I just booked our vacation for dec 22nd-28th and we are staying at Dreams PA! My wedding is going to be at DT in May and I plan on doing a site visit when I am there. Please let me know if you need anything while I am there-I plan on taking tons of pictures for everyone! WOW it's finally open!!!! Thanks Blkatz for helping us take pictures. I can't wait to see how everything turned out..I hope that you have a great time at DPA!! Well I have done more since my last time on here... I finally found my dress...sent out my invites and have 30 ppl booked so far! I'm still looking for party favor ideas, then I guess the rest I have to work out with the WP when they start getting things on track. Has anyone paid their deposit for their wedding yet??...i haven't been in contact with Jacy since October and she hasn't emailed me any updates or request for deposit.

yes Bianca that's the menu info I received from Jacy. Sorry about the $20 Reg menu info, I must've missed the Tulum part...I'll let Jacy know and hopefully DPA will offer the same...keep u all posted!

Quote: Originally Posted by Bianca Those are the rates for the reception dinner at Dreams Tulum. Silver menu/ Gold menu... The $20 is just the regular menu. There are examples of the menus on the Dreams site. Those rates might be outdated tho, I think they went up. Rates at DPA will probably similar... Hmm Jacy replied back and said she hasn't heard about that and will look into it and get back to me.... Bianca....where did you see that the $20 is the regular menu because I didn't see that in the wedding package .pdf document that Jacy sent to me. Thanks!!

From the DPA Sales dept.... The opening date now is December 1st…. hmmm she said that is the final date.

Hurray!! I've secured June 5, 2009 as my wedding date!!! Does anyone have a list of questions/details that I should be sorting out with the hotel at this point? or does that happen when we arrive? any tips you can provide will be greatly appreicated!! Thanks, adnil

I'm really sorry to hear about DT...but do you ladies think that it would affect the DPA, would everyone from DT be transferred over to DPA making it really crowded and overbooked? I am about to secure my date with DPA but is now unsure... and I thought a DW would be much easier to plan..."sign"

Just got this from the DPA sales dept. "The opening is planned for November 15th …because we are showing the opening date in our web site in November"