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I saw my pro pics and am waiting to get the CD from the photographer. Once I do, I'll post a few!

Quote: Originally Posted by ldyrck16 I'm so glad your wedding was the best It makes me even more exciting about having my wedding there!!! I cannot wait to read about it! I posted a review in the wedding reviews section with lots of pictures. I actually just got the website for my professional ones and will add a few when I get the CD. The review is under Maria's Dreams Cancun Review. Have fun planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by cbell As for the bridesmaids hair I think it was $45. And 'Mini-me' and 'Bernardo' are the guys to talk to about going to the clubs. There were about 12 of us that went out a couple of nights and they'll take you to where you're going and make sure you get a table and don't have to wait in line. We went to Bulldog the first night out and since I had never heard of it I was skeptical but we had a great time. The girls danced and the guys drank, Bernardo hooked the guys up with a table right by the dance floor. I got in for free and I think everyone else paid $40, cover is usually $45. But that included bottle service so it was a good deal. Then we went to Coco Bongo another night and it was crazy packed but Mini-me (and yes he actually goes by this and is really small) got us a couple tables. Definitely hook up with one of those guys to take you where you want to go. And they stay out with you to make sure you're OK which is crazy because they'll be at the resort the following morning leading that day's activities. They work all the time! Mini-Me is awesome! He hooked us up as well. And Z (you'll see her playing beach volleyball everyday) was great! She went out with us twice and got us the hook up.

Quote: Originally Posted by JuneWeddingDreams I have a question for any brides who had their reception on the beach. I am having my reception on the beach and want to put small candles around the tables that people are eating at. Did you put candles out? If so did you do real candles or the fake ones that run on batteries? Would you suggest one over the other due to wind and them blowing out? I'm looking for some thoughts. Also, is anyone willing to share their programs for those that did the legal ceremony there. I want to put my programs together but don't know how the ceremony is structured to get started. Thanks in advance for anyone who can help I had my reception on the beach and it is windy. I don't think candles will work.

I wish I could, but I actually forgot to take it off my bouquet when I left. A friend of mine wanted to borrow it so I looked on eBay for her and found one, but it was pricey. I'll see if I can find one for you and will send you the link if I have any luck.

Quote: Originally Posted by JuneWeddingDreams Maria - where did you get your starfish jewelry for your bouquet...I love the bigger size and can't find it anywhere... I actually found it on eBay really cheap. I think it was only $10.

Quote: Originally Posted by carolina24 hi Maria, I have another question: did you use their vows or did you write your own? what did you think about this part of the cermony? I used the vows that the minister had and I thought they were very nice. She did a good job, but it depends on what you prefer.

Quote: Originally Posted by Minaface Congratulations Maria!!! The wedding and reception look great! I'm so glad you didn't have to have your reception in the ball room. I have a question about the DJ. I know that without a DJ, everyone brought their own music. Does the DJ provide all the music or did you bring your ipod or CDs with you? Thanks! The DJ had a ton of music. The only thing I brought was a cd with our entrance song, first dance, father/daughter and mother/son to make sure we had the important songs on hand. The DJ was great and had everythign we requested. I highly recommend DJ Mannia.

redipping makes the ring look lke new. good luck!

This is how I wore my hair.

Here's mine

I don't think it matters at all. It's something you will wear fo rthe rest of your life so you should both definitely like your choices. I have a diamond band and my husband chose a band with celtic knots. The pictures still look nice.

Here are the dresses my girls wore:

Remember to focus on the most important thing...you are marrying the man of your dreams. Everything else just has a way of working itself out. That being said, I totalyy undertand how stressful planning a wedding is and I would say one of the most important aspects of the day is the dress becuase its what makes you feel good about yourself. If you feel like a "hot mess" in dress #1, definitely don't wear it. It's your day and you want to feel beautiful and special. You clearly feel that way in the Maggie. Thats the one:)

Quote: Originally Posted by JuneWeddingDreams Maria - how much was the lighted dance floor - its hard to tell the cost of it based on the wedding guide that Cecilia gave me. Again, I can't stop looking at your pictures...makes me so excited for ours! I think it was around $800. At first, we weren't going to do it, but I am so glad we did. It made the setup look amazing and really added an element of fun. I highly recommend it:)

We got married 2 weeks ago at Dreams Cancun. Here are our rings:)

Hi ladies! I got married at Dreams Cancun almost 2 weeks ago and here's my dress:)

Quote: Originally Posted by buehler.allison Beautiful wedding. Thank you for posting the review! Could you tell me where you got the starfish necklaces for your bridesmaids?! Thanks! I actually got them on ebay. Just search rhinestone starfish necklaces.

This is disappointing to hear. I got married at Dreams Cancun last week and I can't say enough about the staff. They really aimed to please and we waited for nothing! Hopefully, they'll get more efficient as time goes on.

Quote: Originally Posted by Nikki&James Thanks so much!! God i am worrying now.... I have emailed Cecilia to ask her opinion & if we can change the ceremony to a bit earlier. I do want some sunset pictures but defo want to get married in the sunshine & lots of hot & sunny piccies. Don't worry at all. I am sure that Cecilia with change the time for you. We originally planned our ceremony for 5pm and then realized it would be dark by the time the ceremony was over so we changed it and it worked out perfectly. I think the sun set aroud 5:15 that day so there was time to get pics in the light. I cant wait to see the pro pics!

Quote: Originally Posted by slapsappyhappy wow! that looked like more than a wedding, it looked like a PARTY!!! Your dress was so pretty. Who did you use for the lighting under the tables and that dance floor, did the hotel provide that? it looks awesome It was defintely a PARTAY! We had a blast!! I used DJ Mannia and they provided lighting and the illuminated dance floor but the hotel did the lights under the table. It looked really cool and I am so glad we did that.

Wedding Day flowers from hubby to be Morning Mimosas at the Spa Getting Ready Ceremony Room

Here are some more pics: Hallway Outside the World Cafe Coco Cafe Bed the Day of Wedding Honeymooners Treats from the hotel throughout the week Swing Bar

Quote: Originally Posted by JT3 WOW this is a great review.... I love reading these reviews I cant wait for my wedding LOL... I do have a couple questions if you don’t mind answering. What time was your ceremony? Did you have a cocktail hour? How long was your reception? Who did your hair and makeup? You looked absolutely gorgeous. What time did you go to the spa to get your hair done? How much were your center pieces? ALso I know this is much to ask but do you have a price break down? I am sooooo sorry to ask sooooooooo many questions. Its just your wedding looked absolutely perfect... Thank you.... Happy to help! Since it is winter, the sun sets around 5:00 in Cancun. I wanted to maks sure we got some pictures in the daylight so our ceremony was at 3:30. it was over by 4:00 and we had about an hour to get some of the scenary in the pictures. I did not have a cocktail hour and actually traded that for extra guests at dinner. It worked out perfectly though becuase there is a lobby bar right by the gazebo so my guests went there for drinks. They also set up a full bar right on the beach so guests were able to head down a little early and have a cocktail by the ocean before introductions. I don't remember the woman's name who did my hair and make up but she was the most experienced one at the salon. They always reserve the most experienced beautician for the bride, but the other 2 women did great jobs as well. All the girls looked great and were very pleased. Since I had 7 bridesmaids, plus my sister and mom getting hair done, we started at 9:00am. I had a 9:30 manicure followed by a salt scrub and massage (1 hour) with my MOH at 10:00 and then started hair and make up. I think I was done by 1:00. My photographer was coming at 2:00 so I wanted to make sure I had plenty of time to get up to my room before they came. My center pieces were actually free. They have them at Dreams. You do have to pay extra if you choose flowers though. I just loved the look of the tea light with sand and shells. It looked really pretty. I dont really have a price breakdown, but I can give you some more details if you want to shoot me an email. Let me know if you have any more questions.

Quote: Originally Posted by sunitam its me again, can i ask a few more questions did you get your makeup done at the spa and were you happy with it, or did you have to touch it up yourself? And did you bring a picture of how you wanted your makeup to look? I was thinking of bringing my own makeup and going for a trial before i go..your hair looked AWESOME by the way can i ask how much you tipped Cecilia and did you wait until after the wedding or before? I was thinking of bringing her a present like a beauty package plus a tip, just wondering what the standard is Thanks again for the review, you really looked amazing Please ask away! This site saved me and I am happy to help in any way I can. I did have my make up done at the salon and a couple of my bridesmaids did as well. Two different women did it and everyone looked awesome! I did bring my own makeup but just becuase I am a little funny about using foundation, etc. but they had plenty to choose from there. I never went for a trial for hair or make up. I just told the women what I wanted the day of the wedding and it was beyond expectation. They do a fabulous job at the salon. I gave Cecilia a tip at our initial meeting and wanted to give her more after the wedding, but never ran into her. She really went above and beyond and I want to think of something to send her now as a thank you. She really is absolutely fabulous! If you need anymore details, feel free to email me at [email protected]. Hope this helps!