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I have not forgotten to do my review. I promise i will, its gonna be a long one....I am still honeymooning!!!!!! lol

I know you were asking Lisa, but I will say my shutterfly book was AMAZING! It was a big hit. I did it online with our engagment photos and left a few pages blank so people could sign them. It worked out great, was about $79 and that was for the big book (11*14) and it was a think cover. They come cheaper as well. I got it in like 2 days.

Ok, well my review may not be too helpful as far as a specific DJ but DJ Mannia overall was great!!! He came over to Dreams (ok, i will be honest when I say we, I am not sure of exactly who it was) He told me , but I was in the middle of my meeting with Claudia and I was soo overwhelmed. Well he took a copy of my program for reception, asked if he coulkd use the Mic and facilitate the entire event and I said sure. He asked me to email the names of the bridal party so he could introduce thgem (i forgt.) oops..lol I was having too much fun down there. I didnt touch my computer. The day of, Due to rain, my reception was supposed to be 630-1030 and due to rain the wedding didnt start until 6:15 ISH, so of course after pics etc, I think we got into the reception at 730! DJ Mannia was there (it was actually like 3 of them) and they playd all the right songs for the entry, the dances, the bouquet and garter etc. He followed my program to a T and not only that he had confetti fall, balloons drop and everyone had a BALL with the balloons!! Also because it started late, Claudia and Mannia let us go to 11:30, and we had to go ask for them to stop playing he was ready to keep on playing. There was a time where we had a few favorite songs we wanted to heear and one of my guests was a DJ and he made a back up cd and the DJ played it with no problem, one song had waaay to much vulgar language but as soon as i queued him to change it he did. That was MY FAULT though.. I was straight from my cd. Greaaat experience!! Adrienne Dreams Cancun 8/16/09

I AM BACK AND MARRIED!! OF ALL THE DAYS ITVRAINED AT 5PM ON SUNDAY THE DAY AND TIME OF MY WEDDING ..BUT WE LET THE RAIN PASS AND IT WAS AN HOUR LATE AND TURNED OUT GREAT!! I WILL DEFINITELY DO A REVIEW BECAUSE DREAMS DESERVES IT MY WEEKEND WAS EXCELLENT. I HEARD PEOPLE RAVING ABOUT OUR WEDDING AND THE PEOPLE WE BROUGHT WITH US EVERY DAY! WE HAD AN ADITTIONAL 30 PEOPLE PN THE TERRACE WATCHING AND ABOUT 30 ON THEIR BALCONIES. LOL AND NO ONE WAS RUDE. IT WAS GREAT! NO EXCELLENT. NO AMAAZZING! THEY TREATED US LIKE KINGS AND QUEENS. I DID NOT HAVE ONE COMPLAINT. I WILL DO MY REVIEW TOMORROW BUT FOR NOW..GOODNIGHT!

What is the beswt form of payment to pay off the balance? I want to bring cash if it will all be paid when we arrive and meet with WC. Is the DJ paid with her then also? Do they give amount in pesos or usd? Do they take travelers chacks? seeing that i leave in 28hours, i know im a tad late asking this....lol Thanks!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by cubsfan Ahhh, I leave tomorrow!! Holy crap it came up so darn fast! Wow! Im so excited and anxious! I drank a little too much at my Bachelorette party last night so the next drink I will have will be on the beach!!! yes! Yay! I leave Thurs morning! Yes it did come fast! Have a safe flight!! maybe see you there. My real name is 'Adrienne Holmes' :)shhhh.lol

Quote: Originally Posted by keni03 So they do let you trade? I am getting mixed messages about trades there. Some people say yes you can and some say they tell them it is not allowed. I would love love love to trade the cocktail hour for 10-15 more people added on to my dinner. I will only have 40-45 ppl total with the 60 invites but I guess I could wait until all the people RSVP next year to decide all that. because if less that 40 come then its no big deal to just keep it on there... this is true. you may want to know your count, but they definitely let you trade. i only got 10 ppl but hey thats actually like getting $600 since the reception over the 20ppl in the package is $about 58 per person with the tax and gratuity.........

Quote: Originally Posted by cubsfan Hey thanks for your reply! Is the Lobby Bar called Rendezvous? That way I can put it in my welcome brochure Wow, you have so many guests!!! thats awesome, yes our wedding will be at the gazebo Thursday at 3! Im so excited and I cant wait to be there already! I just feel like I still have a crap load to do! ahhhhhhh. lol. Yes the Lobby Bar is Rendezvous. I am excited as well. 1 year of planning and still LOADS of stuff to do. I know!! But no stress throughout entire year THANK GOD! :-)

It will be fine without! :-) However, They only give you 10 more people without it. Quote: Originally Posted by cubsfan I think that you will be fine w/o the cocktail hour. I have read many posts on here and people say they can just go to any bar and have cocktails, the only thing they would miss out on is appetizers and if u want to just save money, I would do it this way. I am skipping cocktail hour as well. During this time, you and your party will be taking pictures as well.

Quote: Originally Posted by cubsfan I would like to have my guest meet for a welcome "cocktail hour" instead of a dinner at one of the bars. What would be a good place for this? Lobby Bar? Thanks in advance! Hi. yes the lobby bar is probably the best "Rendezvous" I plan on squeezing all 75 of my guests in there Friday (14th) eve for our Meet and Greet. I heard it was what a lot of other brides did as well. I arrive the day of your wedding? is it at the gazebo. I can sneak and look at it out my window (from Tower) )))

Yes 5pm (no cocktail hour) It was too expensive for 75 ppl. Instead i dropped the cocktail hour and made the reception (ballroom reception) 4 hours, so 630-1030 on Sunday.

Quote: Originally Posted by zorlack76 Hey all, I have a question for all the brides who have already been married at Dreams. Call me petty, but I am kind of worried about the noise level during out ceremony and reception. We are only having 15 people at the wedding, and I checked and found that all rooms are booked during our stay. There are only a few dolphin view rooms left, but everything else is booked. Did any of you have a problem with people being loud or obnoxious who werent part of your group? If so, how did you handle it? If not, how would you recommend I handle it? Thanks! Hi!! I am the reason the hotel is sold out. Im sorry!! I also have 5 guests ho have to stay elsewhere. We have 50 rooms. I have 75+ guests for my wedding. I had no idea but I can assure you this. We will be very good and make sure your day does not go interrupted Brides honor! What time is your wedding? We are having a party in teh bar lobby from 7-10, so we will def be 'out the way' now for the other guests booked that have nothing to do with my wedding..ummm I cant say how well behaved they will be. I pray VERY WELL. Soo excited!!

I am that weekend as well! Maybe we will see u there!! :-) Help does anyoneeeee know how many people the round tables in ballroom seat? 8 or 10?

HELP!!! Ok I have finished my seating chart for reception etc, HOWEVER, i just read something stating the round tables seat 8? Is this correct?? I did my stuff based on 10 ppl. My rception is in the ballroom. Does anyone know exactly how many the round tables in ballroom seat? Also the exacttt address to ship my boxes and should i make them attention to my WC? (Claudia) Thanks!!!!!!!

Hi Ladies!! I have not been on in a long time!! Wow i leave in 20 days!!! I am soo excited. rain or Shine! Hopefully shine! Our count went from 40-75 and is still growing!! lol Anyways, here is the question of the century! I have some major drinkers and major 'rich folk' lol...Is there an option for top shelf liquor at all? i.e. Grey Goose, Don Julio Tequile, Patron tequila, Cognac, ANYTHING Top Shelf? Even if you are willing to pay for it? If there isnt...Where is the closes liquor store and are you even allowed to bring outside alcohol inside the resort?? I am sure we will run through abouttttt 10 fifths of Top Shelf tequila (yes they drink that heavy)..lol Thanks Adrienne 8/16

Thanks for The Review!! How exciting!! You were gorgeous! I am so nervous on the DJ thing now... :/ I have Mannia but boy oh boy my Ipod has 1000 + songs that would soo just be ok. With no DJ do you still get a mic?

Also btw....congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lisa!! You are the best!! Thank you sooo much! Great to know! answered every question

CHAIR BOWS/SASHES..... Has anyone purchased their own chair bows?? If so. Where did you purchase them? And who ties them on the chairs? If you bring your own bows do you have to pay them to tie them onto the chairs for you? If so how much? Do they take the same chairs into the reception with the bows already on them? Lotsss of questions I know. Thanks in advance!!!!!!! :-) 40 booked + and counting!!!

Can you send me the detail pricing. ([email protected]) I am working on our budget. I see tipping is the best!! Your wedding was STUNNING! BEAUTIFUL! Did you do the TDD after the wedding or before?

Nice message! Very positve Quote: Originally Posted by zorlack76 oh alive and well!! On the topic of stress, especially with this new swine flu kick-off, i just want to send out some special comments to all of our fellow brides. Though i may have some confort in knowing our wedding is a few months away...and i certainly feel horrible for those brides going to mexico from out of the united states, my prayers and deepest sympathies are with you. However, to everyone, please keep a cool and level head about this. This is a stressful time, and in my opinion, there is no need....no sense...in worring about the unknown. Lets deal with what we know and make no assumptions. Take things day by day, and know that your fellow brides are here to support you. Look at the numbers. I dont know how many of you watch cnn or any of the other news channels, but fromt what i gather, this swine flu is not as dangerous and deadly as the regular flu. All countries world wide are taking substantial steps toward getting this resolved. If anyone needs someone to talk to, turn to your fellow brides. We are all here for eachother....some more than others of course....but we can understand, sympathize, and offer any input if you need it. With all that said, on a similar topic, everyone on this site has a lot of stress to a certain extent. At least those of us with upcoming weddings. Please, please, please....everyone watch your tone with your comrades. Some people say things they dont mean, others just use a poor choice of words. If that is the case and you notice it, be polite and professional about it. Making someone feel like crap because they used poor judgement in wording is counter productive. Rather, if you have something mean to say, say it in a private message or bite your tongue. Stress creates poor judgement, and stress can be cured by support. So lets all be friendly and kind with eachother, though, sometimes we may not want to ----------------------- happy planning!!!

Zorlack.I am sooo with ya! Coco Locos on me!! See you in august! iT SEEMS AS THOUGH WE THINK ALIKE. Im gonna take a peek in at your wedding Fri, I get in Thursday. ;-)

I did hear that people's "Companies" they are employed are releasing statements saying they cannot go to mexico due to the possible harm on the company..... AT&T see my dust or quicksand or whateva!! lololol

Zorlack. we are on the same weekend! We definitely have to keep each other updated and keep hope alive! (Rabutler)

I sent this email to all of the guests we invited to our wedding. I know you may want to change the dates or info but just in case anyone is looing for HOW to keep their guests updated to know that we are not ignoring it, monitoring it but it is still planned as usual.. I know it may not help those with wedding coming up very soon and my heart goes out to you. I hope it helps some of you... ------------------------------------------------------------------ Good Afternoon, This message is to advise our family and friends, booked wedding guests and tentative wedding guests that we are ACTIVELY working with our travel coordinator, the centers for disease control and the national government travel advisory in regards to the known Swine Flu which is going around in Mexico and the US. The Swine flu is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by a type A influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza among pigs. Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans; however, human infections with swine flu do occur. Public health officials have determined that this strain of swine flu virus spreads from human to human and can cause illness. The main effected area originated in Mexico City. We have been advised that it is EXPECTED for this disease to be under control by May and the travel advisory is set to be lifted at that time HOWEVER we are continuing to read, monitor and get updates from our dedicated travel agent and the Mexico and US government. Our wedding day is over 3 and a half months away and even though it is a day that we are looking forward to by NO MEANS will we jeopardize ANYONE'S health or comprimise anyone's well being in order to do so. If there is ANY harm or if the symptoms are still alive and well in August we definitely will re-access the situation. As of now EVERYTHING IS STILL SET TO HAVE A SAFE DESTINATION WEDDING ON AUGUST 16TH. IF any changes arise that may cause any, harm or possible danger, YOU WILL BE UPDATED and addressed. Our hearts go out to the people and families who have been affected with this horrible illness. We pray that this is contained suit NOT FOR OUR WEDDING but for the well-being of EVERYONE in Mexico and the US. Please feel free to contact us if YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS. We appreciate your support and patience and hope to see you in August for a SAFE AND ENJOYABLE TIME IN CANCUN. MX. We also have been in contact with the resort itself in which, they have stated there have been no problems, outbreaks or issues within their immediate area. However, we will definitely CONTINUE to ensure that this is 100% accurate as the time draws near, hearing and praying that in August this will be an issue of the past. Love, Reginald & Adrienne