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March 2009
Marisa & Don: March 10, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena
Sita & Fernando: March 14, 2009 - Riu Bachata
Carmen & Donovan: March 19, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena
Nuc Med Bride & FI: March 19, 2009 - Gran Bahia Principe
April 2009
Mamie & Joshua: April 2, 2009 - Bavaro Princess
Kim & Chris: April 4, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
Raquel & Dominick: April 17, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana
Jennifer & Eliu: April 18, 2009 - Paradisus Palma Real
Nancy & Kenny: April 23, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
Brittany and Jay: April 23, 2009 (I think) - Occidental Grand
Michelle & Jeff: April 24, 2009 - Meliá Caribe Tropical
DRBride2009: April 24, 2009 - Meliá Caribe Tropical
Aliya & Joey: April 24, 2009 - Riu Palace, Punta Cana
Shannon & Dave: April 30, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical
Christi88 & FI: April 30, 2009 - Eden Real
May 2009
Shawn & Jeremy: May 2009 - Punta Cana (Still deciding on resort)
Nicole & Justin: May 1, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
Yadira & Alexander: May 2, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
Eliu & Jennifer, MAY 3, 2009 - Paradisus Palma Real
Velvet & James: May 8, 2009 - Riu Palace Punta Cana
jhildebr: May 11, 2009 - Majestic Elegance
Jennifer & Adam: May 11, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana
Karen & Anthony: May 12 2009 - Ocean Sand Punta Cana
Meagan & Jeff: May 15, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
Nichole & John: May 16, 2009- Melia Caribe Tropical
Jessica & Omar: May 22, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana
Kristen & Craig: May 22, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana
Heather & Joe: May 23, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena
Sam & Sarah: May 27, 2009 - Majestic Colonial
June 2009
melnb & FI: June 2009 - Paradisius
FYB87 & FI: June 2009 - Resort undecided
Vanessa & Hugo: June 19, 2009 - Paradisus Palma Real
Mark and Jessica: June 19, 2009--Dreams Punta Cana
Amanda and Tony: June 19, 2009-- Dreams Punta Cana
Katy & Will: June 20, 2009 - Occidental Grand
Rosanne & Alex: June 24, 2009- Dreams Punta Cana
Sue & Steve: June 30th, 2009 - Riu Palace Punta Cana
July 2009
Kylie & Chris: July 1, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
Amber & Seth: July 2, 2009 - Excellence Punta Cana
Nadia & Julian: July 3, 2009 - Excellence Punta Cana
Jenn & Chris: July 31, 2009 - Riu Palace, Punta Cana
Cecile & Nord: July 24,2009-Moon Palace, Punta Cana
August 2009
Shannon & Rich: August 5, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
Ana & Adam: August 15, 2009 - Iberostar Punta Cana
September 2009
Clare & Ross: September 7, 2009 - Ocean Blue (date to be confirmed)
Chris & Martin: September 9, 2009 - Ocean Blue (date to be confirmed)
Kenya & Eddie Sept. 12, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
Kim & Jason September 18, 2009 - Dreams Palm Beach
Kristy & Vince: September 19, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
October 2009
Carmen & Tiny: October 09, 2009 - Punta Cana (Still deciding on resort
Jeannie & Jorge: October 10, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
Jen & Dave: October 10, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
Darcy & Dave: October 11, 2009- Melia Caribe Tropical- Punta Cana
Angela & Jason: October 20, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
Jenny & Matthew: October 27, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical
c & d: October 27, 2009 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana
November 2009
Veronica & Paul: November 5, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
Lisa & Jim: November 5, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena Punta Cana
Leslie & Gerry: November 16, 2009- Majestic Colonial
Andrea & Chris: November 24, 2009, Majestic Elegance
Krista & Dave: November 25, 2009 - Sirenis Tropical
December 2009
Julie and Rob: December 4, 2009 - Grand Palladium Punta Cana
Amber and Dan: December 5, 2009 - Majestic Colonial
Beth and Ian: December 12, 2009- Excellence Punta Cana
Lindsay and Tracy: December 31, 2009 - Majestic Colonial
January 2010
Nicole & Michael: January 23, 2010 - Bavaro Princess
Jocelyn & Michael: January 25, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana
Lisa & Adam: January 2010, Dreams Punta Cana
Nicole & Chad: January 13, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana
February 2010
Amber & John: February 27, 2010, Paradisus Palma Real
March 2010
Jennifer & Cory March 13 2010- Palma Real Punta Cana
April 2010
Erin & Jeremy April 28, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana
Amanda & Craig April 28*, 2010 - Grand Palladium Punta Cana
May 2010
mary & joey may 21st, 2010- dreams punta cana
Jennnifer & Trevor May 11th 2010 - Majestic Colonial
July 2010
Lynette and Darnel July 13, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana
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I have done a 180, I thought about DR and Mexico - but after comparing reviews and talking to several TAs I have decided to go with Melia Las Dunas! I am excited, it looks like a very nice place to get married, lots of different options for wedding locations, beautiful scenery! I am already on the FB group which seems to be more popular than this forum for info about the resort, but I just wanted to update this site too! I'm hoping to get married on June 2 or 3 2010!
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Thanks for the insight ladies, I think people will want to book as soon as I have my resort picked and pricing figured out...I will probably aim for the early this summer, I have told pretty much everyone (with the help of my parents who keep inviting their friends lol) that we are going to have a wedding somewhere south and the general timing within one/two weeks...I agree I should probably wait until I at least know which country/location I want...sigh, too many choices!
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Hi Ladies,
I am looking for some input, I am getting married in early June 2010. I have not decided on a resort yet as the pricing I am getting is still very preliminary and I want to wait a little longer to see if prices are more competitive. With this in mind, I am just not sure how to word the STD if I don't know the location of the wedding, should I just wait longer? And with the STD do you ask for an RSVP to email or phone so you can get an idea of numbers?
Then, how close to the wedding do you send the actual invite with all the info about how to book and the resort/area etc?
Thanks for any help or insight -Stephanie
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Hey Ladies,
I am not going to be married on Dec 29 at the Majestic, I was sad to cancel it but it's just tooo expensive to go there at Christmas/New Years. I can't ask people to pay almost $3K to go for a week. Now, I feel like I am back to square one!
I still want to consider the Majestic, but since I am having it in May or June 2010 now I am thinking prices at other places will also be more competitive...I got a quote from a TA who said it will be 1800 pp plus taxes in May 2010 to the Majestic...still seems a little high to me, if we were going this year it would be about 300-400 cheaper than that...so, I am not sure what to do!! I have contacted another TA to get a quote, so we'll see how that turns out...
Just thought I would update you guys since I am not longer a Dec 29 bride!
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Hey Ladies,
I am considering getting married in PV...I have never been, I went to the Riviera Maya this January - I like it a lot but I think I would like to try somewhere new for the wedding...I like the scenery in PV, how did you decide on this location and resort? This is so tough!! Thanks -Stephanie
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January 2009
Erin & Martin: January 13, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena
Lindsay & Jamie : January 28, 2009 - Grande Palladium Bavaro
Chantal & Sheldon: January 30, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
February 2009
Michele & Jo: February 18, 2009 - Edenh Real Arena
Theresa & Stan: February 20, 2009 - Excellence Punta Cana
March 2009
Marisa & Don: March 10, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena
Carmen & Donovan: March 19, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena
Nuc Med Bride & FI: March 19, 2009 - Gran Bahia Principe
April 2009
Mamie & Joshua: April 2, 2009 - Bavaro Princess
Kim & Chris: April 4, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
Raquel & Dominick: April 17, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana
Jennifer & Eliu: April 18, 2009 - Paradisus Palma Real
Nancy & Kenny: April 23, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
Brittany and Jay: April 23, 2009 (I think) - Occidental Grand
Michelle & Jeff: April 24, 2009 - Meliá Caribe Tropical
DRBride2009: April 24, 2009 - Meliá Caribe Tropical
Aliya & Joey: April 24, 2009 - Riu Palace, Punta Cana
Shannon & Dave: April 30, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical
Christi88 & FI: April 30, 2009 - Eden Real
May 2009
Shawn & Jeremy: May 2009 - Punta Cana (Still deciding on resort)
Yadira & Alexander: May 2, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
Eliu & Jennifer, MAY 3, 2009 - Paradisus Palma Real
Velvet & James: May 8, 2009 - Riu Palace Punta Cana
jhildebr: May 11, 2009 - Majestic Elegance
Jennifer & Adam: May 11, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana
Karen & Anthony: May 12 2009 - Ocean Sand Punta Cana
Meagan & Jeff: May 15, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
Jessica & Omar: May 22, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana
Kristen & Craig: May 22, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana
Sam & Sarah: May 27, 2009 - Majestic Colonial
June 2009
melnb & FI: June 2009 - Paradisius
FYB87 & FI: June 2009 - Resort undecided
Vanessa & Hugo: June 19, 2009 - Paradisus Palma Real
Katy & Will: June 20, 2009 - Occidental Grand
Rosanne & Alex: June 24, 2009- Dreams Punta Cana
July 2009
Kylie & Chris: July 1, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
Amber & Seth: July 2, 2009 - Excellence Punta Cana
Nadia & Julian: July 3, 2009 - Excellence Punta Cana
Jenn & Chris: July 31, 2009 - Riu Palace, Punta Cana
August 2009
Shannon & Rich: August 5, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
c & d: August 15, 2009 - Majestic Colonia, Punta Cana
September 2009
Clare & Ross: September 7, 2009 - Ocean Blue (date to be confirmed)
Chris & Martin: September 9, 2009 - Ocean Blue (date to be confirmed)
Kenya & Eddie Sept. 12, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
Kim & Jason September 18, 2009 - Dreams Palm Beach
Kristy & Vince: September 19, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
October 2009
Carmen & Tiny: October 09, 2009 - Punta Cana (Still deciding on resort
Jeannie & Jorge: October 10, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
Jen & Dave: October 10, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
Angela & Jason: October 20, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
Jenny & Matthew: October 27, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical
November 2009
Veronica & Paul: November 5, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
Leslie & Gerry: November 16, 2009- Majestic Colonial
December 2009
Julie and Rob: December 4, 2009 - Grand Palladium Punta Cana
Stephanie and Luke: December 29, 2009 - Majestic Colonial
January 2010
Nicole & Michael: January 23, 2010 - Bavaro Princess
Lisa & Adam: January 2010, Dreams Punta Cana
Amber & Dan: January 2010, Majestic Colonial
February 2010
Amber & John: February 27, 2010, Paradisus Palma Real
March 2010
Jennifer & Cory March 13 2010- Palma Real Punta Cana
July 2010
Lynette and Darnel July 13, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana
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Amber
Eugene, OR
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Thanks again guys - I'm so glad my friend told me about this forum. I did join the FB group too, so many discussion/photos to go through - looks like I will have lots to keep myself occupied!
One more potentially stupid question, I have not been to this resort - is the Rodeo restaurant the same as the steak house that you've all been talking about? This is the venue that I have reserved a table for on the wedding, just wanted to make sure.
-Stephanie
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Thanks for all the info guys - that sounds like a really great option to have the dancing in the Parrot Bar. I will have to have a chat with my TA about the pre-booking business. Also, I received an email confirmation from Maritee for our wedding, is this all you get?? Eek - I am worried about showing up to this resort and them not having any record of our wedding, should I call and speak with the WC as well right away? I am sure I will be working with them for the coming months, I just want to make sure I get my date booked now!
The ceremony is apparently going to be held at 3 pm - I am thinking of using the Gazebo, is it any more private than the beach? (PS - I am getting married at the Colonial). Is this a good time of day for it? It seems good to me...but I have never done this before, or been to a DW, so I just want to make sure...
ONE more thing, I wanted to have a civil ceremony but I was unsure I could make it work given that my FI and I only have a limited time off, is it true you NEED to be in the DR for 3 business days before you can legally get married there? If so...I think I will do a symbolic ceremony, just wanted to see if anyone has been able to get married there legally WITHOUT being there for 3 business days. Thanks so much for you help -Steph
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Hey Guys - I just got an email confirmation that I can have my wedding on Dec 29 2009. I am excited - looks like this resort is beautiful. I have been working with a travel agent but my TA has told me that she can't book any travel yet because the prices for Dec 2009 aren't available yet...how have you other ladies been able to book your travel already?
Also, I would love to hear about different options you have all chosen for your reception/dinner etc. I was really surprised by how much an all-inclusive charges for an open bar/dance...I am planning to do dinner in one of the restaurants (don't know which one yet! - Suggestions??) and then I'm not sure what to do...I would like to have cake cutting/dancing as a group but I don't want to pay a ton...Any suggestions/advice would be great!
Thanks! -Stephanie
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I didn't get a chance to check out the wedding show (studying ALL weekend) - how was it? I am excited to start dress shopping!! Did they have any info about destination weddings?
Sorry about the Baked Expectations - I'm pretty sure we are going to get married in the DR, if I had known sooner I would've brought some when I was there at Christmas this year haha .
On another note, does anyone know who much is costs to have a simple civil ceremony in Canada? Due to my limited time frame to get married in the DR (right around xmas/new year 2009/10), I am thinking it might be easier to take care of the legal aspect before we go and then do the symbolic ceremony there...Anyone done this?
Thanks for the welcome!
PS - Yay for the Winnipeg "heat wave" lately haha
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Hi Wendy - congrats - I am considering this resort, please let me know how everything goes with your wedding (pics would be super great hehe). I haven't heard back from Angela (who is apparently the WC there) but I only emailed her like 4-5 days ago...so I will have to be patient I guess!
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Hey there ladies,
I am hoping to get married in late Dec 2009 in Punta Cana. I have never been there, I went to an all inclusive for the first time this year over New Years in the Mayan Riviera and had an awesome time (with my new fiance ) . I chose the DR cause there are fewer restrictions on marriages and I have heard great things about the beaches (wasn't 100% happy with the beach in Mexico where we stayed; also DR seems to be more economical). I was already told by Dreams PC that they can't book our wedding, must be a popular spot during my limited time frame (we are both in med school - no time off except 2.5 wks at Christmas!). My TA recommended Catalonia Bavaro resort, but there are very few reviews available. Has anyone here been there, or gotten married there? I was also considering Iberostar PC (any info about this hotel would be great also).
I basically want a nice hotel with good service, and good food - it seems like most hotels in this area that people choose fit that description (And not too huge!). I also want a WC who is on the ball, and doesn't screw up our reservations or requests badly...Other than that, I don't know how to chose! Any info you may have would be GREAT!! Thanks
-Stephanie
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Hello,
My name is Stephanie Macpherson, I am from Winnipeg MB, Canada. I just got engaged on Christmas day - and am excited to plan a destination wedding. My fiancee and I are both medical school and are both from Halifax - on the east coast of the country so I think this is the best option for us!
I really don't know where to have to wedding - I am thinking of either the DR or Mexico. I am just looking to hear what other brides have experienced at various resorts and what I need to do before we go!
I am hoping to get married next December right after Christmas as Luke only has a couple breaks in his training.
Timing of the STDs and Invitations...Advice
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Thanks ladies for all the ideas and the advice. I am pretty much decided on a location now, I just have to confirm rates with my TA and the wedding coordinator...getting excited! I probably won't have time to work on STDs until maybe June. I am sure I will have more questions!