2010wedding

mwcfarms- We are going to be at DPA together!! I am getting married ont the 27th at 5pm and arrive on the 23rd. Exciting!!! Janna

Hi all- I am going with the Ultimate package so don't know much about the free wedding package. I had 3 people book this week so there are 5 people coming!! Janna

Quote: Originally Posted by Jenna20 Wow...that is wicked pricing! I have noticed that if you go through a U.S carrier there does seem to be a lot more options as far as flexibility goes...def decreases travel time. I never thought to price it out that way. Air Canada is just ridiculous...everything goes through Toronto, makes no sense. So west-jet seemed to be the most viable option. I'm going to wait to find out what the pricing is fr WJ and go from there...but def going to keep this in mind!! Echo I went dress shopping for the first time about a week and a half ago. Started at Ethos, I found the same thing. I would like one thing about one dress and dislike a big feature on it...then move on to another dress that "seemed" nice, but some of the details just were'nt right. What places did you check out? My next stop will be Cameo and Cufflinks, I hear they have a great selection. I'll keep you posted about WJ! AB gals, I got my dress at S2 brides on 11th ave SW and they were awesome!! Thanks for the tips on pricing. Janna

Quote: Originally Posted by Rainfall Hi! Im from Alberta and I booked my flight leaving Calgary into Cancun with a layover of 1 hour in Huston for 350 CAD Each Person! I don't know what sort of quotes WJ is giving but this is killer deal! I booked through Continental Airlines so they may still have those prices left? My entire wedding booked though CA. Good Luck! I too am from AB and that is a outstanding deal!! Wow. I just sent that info to my TA. Janna

Quote: Originally Posted by GinalynL Good question badrianne! Here's the list again! lyales - February 28, 2009 patsah - April 9, 2009 lp579 - May 7, 2009 (moved wedding to Punta Cana) Reluctant Beach Bride - May 16, 2009 (moved wedding to Bahamas) smashingbp311 - May 18, 2009 Bianca - May 23, 2009 jgomez3838 - June 3, 2009 adnil - June 5, 2009 (moved wedding to Hawaii??) AndreaJane2000 - June 9, 2009 Erika(RoryS) - June 12, 2009 GinalynL - June 18, 2009 MonicaC - June 24, 2009 aaronsgirl - July 2, 2009 tara5258 July 9, 2009 AlliMay - July 14, 2009 kimmaranto - July 17, 2009 jlizabethm - September 18, 2009 kim08 - October 7, 2009 marryinghimagain - October 15, 2009 Jesdinan - October 29, 2009 aug0208 - November 6, 2009 Elizabeth - November 7, 2009 Beautiful Bride - November 26, 2009 Rainfall - January 22, 2010 2010wedding - February 27, 2010 emaya77 - May 7, 2010 Badrianne - May 15, 2010 Tara, Alli, and kim...congrats to you ladies! If you are still around this forum let us know how your wedding days went!! Hi all- My date is Feb 27th. The 18th didnt work with some family. Looks so far that I am the only DPA bride on our forum in Feb. 6 months or so away!!! Can't wait. I hope you are still around then....this forum and you gals are really great. Janna Janna

Such wonderful pictures and thanks for the review! Congrats!! xo

Quote: Originally Posted by badrianne Amazing advise and beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing and can't wait for the review. It looks like u brought your own photographer? Great review Andrea!! You looked absolutely stunning. Having the reception/dinner in the gazebo is want I want also...not too chilly? Janna

Quote: Originally Posted by GinalynL RCBlondie, I have not tried to get any info on the new Dreams resort but maybe some other girls on here have. Good luck!! Everyone, I posted a looooong wedding review on DPA in the wedding review section. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t45018 My quick advice...don't stress about your weddings...everyone at DPA takes good care of you Loved your review..thank you and congrats!! Janna

Bianca- Thanks for sharing the youtube vid. I too was shed some happy tears watching it. Congrats!!! Janna

Quote: Originally Posted by GinalynL Thanks badrianne! Yes I am definitely excited and ready for a nice long vacation. FI and I actually had Legal Day yesterday. I was crying like a baby. If I cried during Legal Day I don't even want to imagine the mess I will be on June 18! Oh well! I pretty much have all stuff done that I can do at home (like OOT bags, chair bows, etc). Got the dress, the shoes...I'm probably forgetting something I'm sure. Now it's just a wait for our meeting with Sandra (not sure if some of you saw my earlier post but Sandra is another WC at DPA) when we arrive to pick out flowers, menu, etc. From what I know at this point we are doing our cermony at the gazebo and cocktail hour and reception at the lagoon. I hope it's not too windy at the lagoon! We're just taking it as it comes. Here is an updated list: lyales - February 28, 2009 patsah - April 9, 2009 lp579 - May 7, 2009 (moved wedding to Punta Cana) Reluctant Beach Bride - May 16, 2009 (moved wedding to Bahamas) smashingbp311 - May 18, 2009 Bianca - May 23, 2009 jgomez3838 - June 3, 2009 adnil - June 5, 2009 (moved wedding to Hawaii??) AndreaJane2000 - June 9, 2009 Erika(RoryS) - June 12, 2009 GinalynL - June 18, 2009 MonicaC - June 24, 2009 aaronsgirl - July 2, 2009 tara5258 July 9, 2009 AlliMay - July 14, 2009 kimmaranto - July 17, 2009 jlizabethm - September 18, 2009 kim08 - October 7, 2009 marryinghimagain - October 15, 2009 Jesdinan - October 29, 2009 aug0208 - November 6, 2009 Elizabeth - November 7, 2009 Beautiful Bride - November 26, 2009 Rainfall - January 22, 2010 2010wedding - February 18, 2010 emaya77 - May 7, 2010 Badrianne - May 15, 2010 cantwait2710 - Where is your wedding now if you dont mind me asking?! Thanks for updating the list. We are Feb 27th 2010 now. Janna

Thanks for the updates Bianca.....you're awesome!!! Aaronsgirl.....I am wondering the same thing....too windy for the reception to be in the gazebo I really wanted it there.... Janna

Quote: Originally Posted by AndreaJane2000 We leave June 4th for DPA! thanks gina for writing me back. We are going to have a little over 30 guests as well and i was thinking about the same thing for a DJ - i just hope they have a lot of music i want! The thing I am really concerned about is the ceremony music - i got the ultimate package but swapped the mexican trio for a violinist but Jacy can't give me a list of music the violinist can play. What should I do about reception music? are you having a DJ then too? what are your music selections? I also keep changing my mind about where to have everything-lol I am glad to hear there is another option if you want to swap the mexican trio!! I too am getting the Ultimate package. Janna

Ps. thanks for starting this thread...you're awesome!!! Janna

Hiya Bianca, Good luck and congrats!! If you get the chance as jlizbethm asked, checking out other options for the dinner/reception. I was thinking the gazebo but wondering if its too windy. El patio maybe? All the best and thanks! Janna

Thanks for the pics....they look great!!!

My dress arrived early!! Going to try it on today. Hurray!!!

I checked the travel websites today too (sunwing, sunquest ect)....nothing has shifted. I looked at Westjet vacations and they don't have 2010 dates out yet. Fingers crossed the $$ will go down....

My thoughts are with all the brides that had to move their days or change resorts. Sending love, Janna

Quote: Originally Posted by northernflasher We all sympathise girl Try not to rush your process. You could always send out STD's with prices and travel info to follow..... As long as everyone is aware of your plans and chosen dates they should automatically start budgeting. Another idea is to loosely base your info on last years prices plus 10%, but give yourself plenty of time to research this and make it clear that these are not set in stone! A good way to do this without printing costs is to put all your info on a wedding website and you can just update easily as the info comes in. Dont forget to include the address on your STD's and hopefully everyone will be so distracted looking at your site they will give you a break about final prices...for a while anyway. Be patient it'll all workout. x Thanks for this message and the great ideas!! x Janna

Quote: Originally Posted by RCBlondie Hello everyone! This is a great thread and I am thankful I took the time to read it! Just like all of you, we are planning our wedding for June 2010. We have a different set of circumstances as we are from Vancouver Canada, got engaged on Dec 2/08 in Punta Cana and then packed our bags (and our house) on Feb 27/09 and moved to Australia for a year. So, I am trying to plan all this being on the other side of the world. What an adventure. For those who have not been to the Mayan, it is beautiful. This is why we have picked this area. The beaches are wonderful, not too packed and the people are so helpful. The resorts are quite large, so try to find a layout of it before you chose which part of the resort to stay in. Cara W, you mentioned getting married at Barcelo, we stayed there in Dec '06 and had a wonderful time. There are four sections to the resort, two are the older and the other two (could be a third now as they were in the throws of building it when we were there). I will send you a PM if I can find the picture I have of the resort. Or you can go to Whateverblondie.com - Rachelle Cadieux and look at the pictures from Dec 2006 Mexico and find the resort in there. I have a tone of pics. Good luck with your planning. Is anyone considering the Dreams Tulum resort? If so, let me know when you are thinking, perhaps you could let me know your experience up to this point. Thanks, Hi there- I was thinking Dreams Tulum....actually it was my 1st choice but after some research, went with Dreams PA. Its really lovely. I have all their info and there is a Dreams PA thread on this site too!! Let me know if I can help, Janna in Calgary

Hiya- I've been really worried about this too. We have booked Dreams PA for Feb 27, 2010 and the cheapest (if can even use that word...) is $1700.My TA/WC assures me it will go down. Yikes!!!! I hope so....

Thanks for the info!!

Hiya- Feb 27,2010 at Dreams PA!!

Hi all- I am getting married feb 27, 2010 at Dreams PA. I too am stressed!! I want to give out info but none of the travel packages are out!!! Janna

Hiya DPA ladies- I haven't been receiving the email to let me know there have been new posts...so that's why I have been MIA!! I am worried you all will be gone when its the 2010 bride's turns..don't leave us!! About the reception, Bianca is correct. That's what Jacy told me too and its also in our wedding guide. Janna