aug0208

Sorry one more question...what's the deal with centerpieces? Are they already provided or do I need to bring my own? Something else I asked Jacy, but as we know it takes her awhile to respond so thought I would see if anyone has insight on this.

Ginalyn, Thank you for your answers! My girlfriend who is a stylist is now going to do both my hair and make-up so hopefully we'll get some sort of credit since I'm not using these and they are in our package. Regarding the DJ, did you happen to get his/her card? I want to be in touch with them prior to our trip. I emailed Jacy Tuesday asking her this as well.....thanks!

My fiance and I were planning on doing a civil ceremony, but now have decided to go with the symbolic ceremony and get married here in the states first. We would like my cousin to perform the symbolic ceremony in Mexico. Does anyone know the rules with this? Do we have to have him become ordained or no? I would think not, since it's just a symbolic ceremony but I wanted to check with you ladies first to see if anyone has had similiar situations. By the way, I emailed Jacy on Tuesday w/ a bunch of questions. I'll relay the info to you as soon as I have it. The more we have to work with the better right?!

Ginalyn, Your photos are gorgeous!! Thanks so much for sharing!

Quote: Originally Posted by GinalynL Hi everyone I just got back last night. I had the best time!! The wedding went off without a hitch. A few glitches but I don't think anyone noticed. On our wedding day the weather was perfect and our guests had the best time. I promise I will go into more detail once I get through all the posts I missed! Oh, and I'll post pics when I get them...I didn't use the resort photog but if I can get the non-pro from my friends and family together I'll post those!! Congratulations!! =)

Quote: Originally Posted by aaronsgirl I posted a planning thread and wanted share it with you girls. I can't believe we only have 9 more days!! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t44798 I love this!! I can't wait to hear all about your wedding when you get back!!

Hi all! I'm getting married this November in Riviera Maya...my fiance and I are pretty set on the valentin for the honeymoon. Now we're trying to decide which room category to stay in. The pricing tends to vary quite a bit from what we've been quoted. For those of you who have been there, what room category did you stay in? Any advice is appreciated. TIA!!!

Thanks for the info a/b your niece's wedding!! Very helpful.

Quote: Originally Posted by badrianne From what I can tell from pictures, the gazebo chairs are white I'm not sure how many of the white chairs are available though. I've only seen around 30 in pictures. I've also seen some wicker chairs with green in the wedding brochure from Dreams. I ask lyales if she had to pay for every chair cover but she didn't respond. The next time I email Jacy, I'll ask her about the chairs....I'll post on here what I find out! =)

Quote: Originally Posted by RoryS My niece had her make up and hair done there. I can't remember the girl's name, but she is from Las Vegas. I'll find out from my niece. She did a fabulous job, but I understand they rotate from resort to resort. The girl who did my hair did an ok job and she did a couple of the bridesmaids and they were nice, but the girl who did was niece's was really very good. She brought all her own make up. We did welcome bags and had them delivered to each room. We didn't have a DJ, but just used an i-pod. There wasn't all that much difference in cost between the DJ and renting the sound system, but my niece figured since she had already downloaded all the songs she wanted anyway, there wasn't much point in getting the DJ. She said if she had known that it wasn't that much more to get a DJ; then she would have done that. I think it was $130/hr for the sound system and maybe $150/hr for the DJ. If you could ask your niece that would be great!! Do you know if she had a trial (for makeup) prior? That's great about the welcome bags....I know some places won't be bothered with delivering them to each room. It's good to hear Dreams isn't like that!! Thanks for your answers!!

Sorry another question.... The chair covers for the ceremony. I read after the first 20, we are charged for them. Anyone know how much? Are the chairs bad without covers? Same question for the reception. Or are the chairs not covered for the reception? I'm not sure what they even look like to begin with. Thanks again!!!

Hi ladies, I have to apologize as I have been missing....busy with work and helping others plan their weddings, that I've neglected my own!! Since I am less than 5 months out, I'm getting back in the swing of things.... so I have a few questions... 1. Has anyone had their make-up done by the spa? Results? Do they do trials? Does it cost extra? My good friend (also my stylist) will be at the wedding so is doing my hair, my mom, soon to be mother in law and girls' standing up so I think we have the hair thing covered, but we all might want to get make-up done. At least I do!! Is this part of the package? Anyone remember? I feel like hair and make-up was...I'm wondering if so, if I could swap the hair for a make-up trial. If it even is part of the package. 2. Anyone do welcome bags? Are they accomodating with keeping the bags at the front desk and giving them to guests as they arrive? 3. Any feedback on DJs? We have 54 people booked so far so we need a DJ for sure!! TIA!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Reluctant Beach Bride Can you PM me your email address? I tried to upload the Spa Menu as an attachment in a post and it is too large and I can't figure out how to attach it to a PM. Do you mind emailing me the spa menu too? I've requested it, but haven't received it yet. Thank you!!! [email protected]

Quote: Originally Posted by AlliMay HI aug0208---my girls are doing casual J.Crew dresses also and my dress is J.Crew...We will all likely wear either leather flip flops from J.Crew (they have several in metallic), or I may wear a pair of their sandals that I have an ankle strap...sort of like a gladiator, but not too strappy. Great idea---I love the leather capri sandals in Metallic Ice from J.Crew...maybe I'll do this as a gift to my girls. Obviously something they can wear later!! THANK YOU! I have no idea why I didn't think to look there!

Quote: Originally Posted by aaronsgirl I got my shoes from dessygroup. They have lots of pretty colors. They are pretty simple, but I liked that and that they looked beachy. I may add a bit of sparkle to them, but havn't gotten them yet to see what I think. They say it takes 3 weeks to get them( I ordered mine almost 2 weeks ago). Wedding Flip Flops | Bridesmaid Flip Flops | 50+ Colors: The Dessy Group This is a great website---I like the flip flop options for the guys too--maybe a good option for the groomsmen (as part of their gifts)?! Thanks for the recommendation!

Has anyone ever stayed at the Valentin? This is what we are thinking of for our honeymoon, but I am really interested to see if people have stayed there and what room category they were in? There are so many options...and we want to save money, but at the same time it is our honeymoon you know?! Any info is appreciated-thanks ladies!

Okay on a side note from DPA--has anyone been to the valentin in riviera maya? We are debating going on our honeymoon there? I've heard excellent feedback, but I am wondering about the room options...there are a million and I just am curious if anyone has been there, what room they stayed in and what they thought. We are trying to save money, but at the same time it is our honeymoon so we are trying to find a happy medium you know?! Thanks, you girls are awesome!!!

What are you ladies doing about shoes for the ceremony? I foundmy dress last weekend---YAY!!! And it just hits the floor so I definitely can't do heels. I am in between barefoot, a flat flip flop or ballet slipper of some type... My girls' dresses are fairly casual--j.crew--very light--so we're going to start looking for them too but I am thinking maybe a dressier flip flop in silver?

Does anyone have a listing of spa services and prices that DPA offers? TIA!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by lyales Hello Girls!! I am alive =)!!! I will do an entire review on the resort and wedding!! Be assured that everything will be perfect for each and everyone of you! Jacy is wonderful!!! We got married under the gazebo and had our reception on the beach. Here is the website to some of our pics from the photographer. Lidya Solemidt also if you would like i can give you the address to our group room on snapfish. Let me know if you would like to see the pictures. Thanks for your patience more coming soon. Oh my gosh!!! Can I just say that these pictures are gorgeous?!! You and your husband make such a wonderful couple!! What a wonderful setting!! You just made me that more excited about my wedding! On a side note, I absolutely love your dress!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Beautiful Bride Hi Everyone, and congrats to all of u! I just joined and I'm a forum Newbie for sure. I still haven't figured out my way around but I am a DPA bride and thought I should reply to this thread. If anyone has advice on how to navigate the forum, has a good DW checklist, or any advice on marrying at the resort I would appreciate it. I will be wed on November 26, 2009. Any other DPA brides around that time? Welcome to the board!! I am getting married at DPA on November 6th, 09....not too long before you. =)

Quote: Originally Posted by MonicaC Ladies - After reading posts, I went through some old emails. In regards to rehersal/welcome dinner, Jacy had sent me this: 1. Rehersal Dinner: -IPlease find a mexican menú attached. In order to have this menu in one of our a la carte restaurants the extra cost would be $18usd per person. So it was less expensive than the recent one she sent and there was no charge for alcohol. I intend to f/u with her and will let you all know Thanks you so much for this!!! I haven't asked Jacy about a welcome dinner yet, but is on my things to do list. I love this menu as well....the one thing I am confused about is, is there an extra charge (18 per person) regardless of if that is just if it is any one of the ala carte restaurants? Do you know if we can go with this menu and not have it in one of those restaurants and if so, where would we have it? TIA!!! On a side note, I have a friend of a friend who is getting married in May (my wedding isn't until November) so I should have some good insight when she gets back as well (my friend is attending her wedding)! I also visited this resort in December when my fiance and I were deciding on places for our wedding so if anyone has questions I am happy to try to help. I have been traveling a lot for work so haven't been on this board as much lately, but I'll try to get on more.

Quote: Originally Posted by patsah Hi Ladies, Jacy responded back just with some attachments of pictures. She still hasn't addressed any of my questions but I'll try chasing her down for those within the next few days. Hi there! Do you mind emailing me this document? I am unable to open it. [email protected] Thanks so much!

Quote: Originally Posted by Bianca Jacy sent me this document with pricing and menu options for group meals. Plated meals are $18 and buffets are $25 per person. Hi Bianca, Do you mind emailing me that document? I don't have enough points to view it.. [email protected] Thank you!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by GinalynL Hello DPA Brides! Well, I was initially planning on getting married Janary 2010. But after a long discussion with the FI and my parents and his parents this past weekend we are going to try to move our wedding up 6 months to June 2009. We have definitely thrown a curve ball at our friends and family (and ourselves!). This doesn't leave much time for planning and I am in full-fledged freak-out mode. I initially wasn't planning on getting married at DPA but my FI did some research and is set on getting married there! We put in a request for June 20 or June 19 2009. How long did it take for you to get response back from the WC about your wedding date? Also, does anyone know if we can book the resort photographer for TTD? Thanks so much ladies! It took about 2 days for Jacy to email me back that my date was available. Then she will send you info to fill out and email back to her to hold your date. After I filled out the forms and sent her the $500 deposit, I heard back the same day that she had received everything. Good Luck!!