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erinleigh - I wrote to the wedding coordinator on Monday but have yet to hear from them regarding the issue. Check out the facebook group called Melia Caribe Tropical Brides and you can read the discussion there between the resort photogs and outside photogs. www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7229611995&ref=ts They are saying that it won't be charged to the bride and groom but to the photographer. I'm so sorry but I didn't mean to freak you out at all...I just feel more comfortable going the route that I am now. I love the Jellyfish and even if this fee won't be charged to brides who have already booked prior to the May 1st deadline, I'll be sticking with the Jellyfish still.

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Hey there, Why don't you just do a store locator search on the Jim Hjelm website? I found a few stores here in Ontario that sell his bridal gowns! Good luck with your search and congrats!

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Thanks girls! I am a much happier bride to be now! mummergirl : We were planning on having a symbolic ceremony at the Melia anyway, so nothing has changed in that sense. Thanks for the heads up!

I have been watching this very closely as a friend of mine was due to be married in RM May 5th. Unfortunately she was traveling with one of the tour operators here in Canada and her trip has been canceled. She is a total wreck! My heart goes out to all of you. I couldn't even imagine the stress that you are all going through! I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers...it will pass soon! *Hugs* to you all.

Well girls, it has been a harrowing couple of days for me on the wedding front. I feel bad venting about this after reading about all the brides that are having wedding troubles due to Swine Flu and flight cancellations etc...I feel their pain and send out nothing but good vibes out for all of them! I was all set to be married at the Melia Caribe in PC on October 27th, 2009. Everything went without a hitch; an easy date confirmation, group bookings, people being excited about it...the list could go on and on. I was set on hiring an outside photog for my ceremony and reception and had cleared it on numerous occasions with the wedding coordinators there. In December it came to my attention that they were going to stop allowing "local" vendors from providing services at the resort (mainly photographers) and therefore had to change my plans on using Photosouvenir. It ended up all working out in the end as I found a fantastic photog from Ohio to come with us...and I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE her work! Again, it was all cleared with the WC's and the resort. This brings us to present day...I was creeping on Facebook and happened to check the group for Melia Caribe Brides. There was a discussion started from destination wedding photographers that the Melia would be charging a $1000.00 USD "copyright fee" per photography session to any commercial photographers being used at the resort. You've GOT to be kidding me...so because I am having my photographer do my wedding AND a TTD session we would have to pay the resort an extra $2000.00 USD! I have emailed the WC's and have received no response about this fee...however I am at my wit's end with them! I was so upset. I started doing some research (mostly on here) at different options off of the resort. To back up a bit, I already have 19 people booked and 6 more that are booking soon, so changing to a different resort is out of the question. Well, I ended up reading about the Jellyfish Restaurant (a 5 minute walk from the resort) and emailed them. The coordinator there emailed me back less than 24 hrs later with all the information I needed and even went ahead and reserved a ceremony and reception on October 27, 2009 for me! I went over the cost of things at the Jellyfish vs the Melia wedding package that we originally booked and it's basically exactly the same price (that doesn't include the ridiculous "copyright fee")! IMO it's actually a much prettier venue as well. I discussed it with my FI as we would be losing our 35% deposit and he was all for it! Yay! So, to make a long story short, I have changed my venue for both the ceremony AND reception. I'm annoyed that I am back to the drawing board but so very happy with the change. I guess it is true that all things happen for a reason!

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Yay! I'm so glad to see this tread again! I couldn't find it (okay I didn't spend THAT much time looking). I love comparing everyone with the model! All of you real brides look 100% better than the model!

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How funny is it that I was saying the EXACT same thing just the other day? I am feeling like I should be doing SOMETHING else. I have exactly 6 months to go before we are actually in the DR and I'm feeling like the planning has become stagnant. I guess I could start working on some DYI projects, like OOT bags, but I don't want to start too early just in case there are more (or less?) guests that will be coming with us. If anyone has any advice for us "brides in a rut"...do tell!

Princess - As far as I know, the bars/restaurants are closed during the evening hours. I am assuming this as we are having a private reception at the Grill Restaurant which is by the beach and was told that it closes at 5pm. DarcyJade - LOL! It's too funny that we have so much in common! I guess we'll just miss each other in October!

Wowsers! What an amazing proposal...you are one lucky girl! Congrats!

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OMG! I just saw a preview of tomorrow's (or should I say today's?) episode and I am totally stoked about it!

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Hi erinleigh! The beach gazebo was only built for March 2009. It is now included in the 2009 information package and costs an extra $$$ amount. I am unsure how many people the gazebo can take but it looks like it's a lot smaller than the garden gazebo. I don't know of any brides who have used it before but it is a great option if you wanted a beach wedding but with a little more privacy. I don't know where exactly it is located either...try to get a hold of one of the WC's and they probably would be able to give you a better answer than me! I see that you are getting married November 9th! Two weeks after me... when will you be arriving at the Melia? My FI and I are staying until November 6th! How exciting! Congrats girl!