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Hi everyone.. I am dropping my name from the list.. we are no longer doing the Mexico wedding (stupid family!!) so this is now updated.. nobody in October anymore.. Good luck to everyone at their weddings! February 2009 Reilly (soon to be Mrs. Glasser) & David - February 23 March 2009 Angel & Sanford - March 1, 2009 Kelly (KellySC) & Brian - March 20, 2009 April 2009 Katherine (Cancunbride2009) & James - April 16, 2009 Lyndsey (lynds) & Nick - April 17, 2009 Rachel (Rachel&Jamie) & Jamie - April 18, 2009 Tanya (TanyaNYC) & Alex - April 19, 2009 Diana (dc22173) & Anthony - April 25, 2009 Maria (maria3901) & Jon - April 26, 2009 May 2009 Jaymie & Ales - May 4, 2009 Kristen (kiki317) & Mickey May 6, 2009 Jenn (Jenn387 & Mike - May 8, 2009 Kelly & Joe - May 13, 2009 Sylvia (cancunbride) & Albert - May 14, 2009 Marie (hartyt509) & Scott - May 15, 2009 Joanna (jhubert) & John - May 20, 2009 Lisa (mummergirl) & Tom - May 28, 2009 Tamika (quackquack) & James - May 30, 2009 June 2009 Heather (celica112277) & Tom - June 4, 2009 Tina (cweigner5) - June 12, 2009 Jen (simbasim) - June 13, 2009 Abby(destination) & Tom - June 13, 2009 Gen (Gen Moriya) & Josh - June 14, 2009 Joanna (JoannaR) & Orlando - June 20, 2009 Gaylene (ggrimmer) & Brett - June 20, 2009 Jenn (PhillyBride09) & Joe - June 24, 2009 Tracy (skye15) - June 30, 2009 July 2009 Lindsey & Bryan (lindsey)- July 3, 2009 Cassondra (Cassondra2009) & Scott - July 12, 2009 Louise & Ross (lclivingston)- July 14th 2009 August 2009 Peggy (bbpacco) & Teddy - August 1, 2009 Christine & Christopher (zorlack76) - August 14, 2009 Adrienne (rabutler816) & Reginald - August 16, 2009 September 2009 Jessica (jcoop) & Brad - September 6, 2009 October 2009 November 2009 Maria (mc5363) & John - November 5, 2009 Angela (angela1184) & Ray - November 6, 2009 Jennifer & Chris (Keiperwedding) - November 7, 2009 Jodey & Simon - November 12, 2009 Emily (epargin) & Darren - November 14, 2009 Valerie and Ryan - November 21, 2009 January 2010 Sunita (sunitam)- January 5, 2010 Tabitha (Dolphin) & Keith - January 22, 2010 Lea (leasauceda) & Bobby - January 23, 2010

Well now I am a little worried too Gaby was my wedding coordinator, and I have been trying to get a hold of her to see how I send my deposit. Has everyone sent their deposit for the wedding to Dreams directly, or through their travel agent? Just not sure what to do now.. she had said she wanted the deposit by March 14.. I don't want to lose my date for some reason!

Quote: Originally Posted by JoannaR I did not know that in the package Juan only stays for the ceremony! That is such a waste. This means I must def. get another photagrapher lined up if thats the case. WOW what a rip off... I am so tempted to cancel eveyrthing else and just have the ceremony there and head over to a local restuarant like you ladies. They are such criminals with all the money we pay for our wedding, on top of what our guests pay to stay in the hotel UUGGHHH I have a friend who is getting married at the Paradisus and her WC is sooo on point. You wouldnt beleive it!! She has everything taken care of, they offer all sorts of pictures, packages, she responds back within the hour its AMAZING. I am so down on Dreams. I wanted to get another photographer too, because I figure if I am spending an extra $1000 for him to stay the whole time I may as well get someone who is truly talented.. I am so choked though, I emailed Gabriela back to confirm if I switched my package from the Ultimate to the Dreams of Love, what I could subsitute for the photographer.. but she has ignored me now for a week! Before that, she was answering all my questions within the day! I had been so impressed with their service! I don't want to just book a photographer and find out what she for some reason won't let me.. so frustrating!!

Elizabeth Medina.. absolutely outrageous prices! Ready for this 6 hours wedding day coverage $4250 US Unlimited black/white, colour, sepia Web gallery Web slideshow Full set of 400 high res files on DVD, shipped to Mexico, US or Canada address 8 hour coverage $4750 US Unlimited black/white, colour, sepia Web gallery Web slideshow Full set of 550 high res files on DVD, shipped to Mexico, US or Canada address 10 hours wedding day coverage $5250 US Unlimited black/white, colour, sepia Web gallery Web slideshow Full set of 700 high res files on DVD, shipped to Mexico, US or Canada address

martha roque Prices: Minimum of 100 color pictures (4x6 proofs) CD with high resolution files Coverage: Ceremony Bride and Groom portraits 2 hrs of service $780 II Minimum of 150 color pictures (4X6 proofs) Minimum of 50 black and white pictures (4x6 proofs) CD with high resolution files Coverage: Final touches of the bride in her room Ceremony Bride and groom portrait Family and groups 4 hours of service $1200 usd III Minimum of 250 color prints (4x6 proofs) Minimum of 50 black and white or sepia(4X6 proofs) CD with 300 high resolution files Coverage: Final touches of the bride in her room Ceremony Bride and groom portrait Family and groups Reception Toast First dance Cake 8 hours of service 2 photographers $ 2 600 usd Extra hour in all of the packages: $220 usd Shipment to USA and Canada is not included ( $60 usd) Pre- wedding meeting in Riviera Maya has a charge of ($60 usd) Note: In some “All inclusive†hotels is necessary to have a “Day pass†or stay like guest in the hotel. This is not included in the price. (two persons, photographer and assistant.) In case of Isla Mujeres or Cozumel , for any service after 10:00 pm, hotel for photographer and assistant is not included. For 8 hours service consider snack or one meal.

Moments that matter: Full Package includes: - Full day coverage from getting ready in the morning to your final events of the evening. A complete wedding story!! Bride and Groom Preparation Ceremony Candids Group/Family Pictures Bride/Groom pictures Details: Flowers/Candles/Resort Reception First Dance Cake cutting Party Pictures - 2 photographers - Approximately 1000 full resolution digital photos on DVD!!! - 3 month Online slideshow to share with family and friends - Digital enhancing of every picture. Color correction, B&W, Sepia and custom artistic effects (see website) - Slideshow DVD of your pictures with music (Professional laser inscribed DVD's) - Extra Enhancements! (Special requests for customized digital effects) *** No hidden fees *** $2000.00 Half Day Package includes: - Half day coverage up to 5 hours. Ceremony Candids Group/Family Pictures Bride/Groom pictures Details: Flowers/Candles/Resort - 2 photographers - approximately 500 full resolution digital photos on DVD - Digital enhancing of every picture. Color correction, B&W, Sepia and custom artistic effects (see website) - slideshow DVD of your pictures with music (Professional laser inscribed DVD's) $1300.00 Intimate Small Wedding Shoot - 2 to 3 hours of your wedding day. Customized to your needs! Ideal for a small wedding under 10 people. - approximately 250 full resolution digital photos on DVD - Digital enhancing of every picture. Color correction, B&W, Sepia and custom artistic effects (see website) - slideshow DVD of your pictures with music (Professional laser inscribed DVD's) $800.00 Fine-Art Photographic Albums: We have always admired the high quality of fine-art tabletop books of great photography. These custom designed CORNERSTONE™ Albums are a perfect addition to showcase your wedding story on a two-page spread. Available sizes: 5x5 inch *** $495 ***Album start with 20 pages and approx 70 images. Note: add 4 pages for $50 Leather cover $50 9x9 inch *** $645 ***Album start with 20 pages and approx 70 images. Note: add 4 pages for $50 Leather cover $75 10x15 inch *** $795 ***Album start with 20 pages and approx 100 images. Note: add 4 pages for $75 Leather cover $50 to $100 (depending on the size and number of pages) Online Album option: 3 month online album to share with family and friends with the purchase of any Fine-Art Photographic Album. *** $99 Your album will take approximately one week for us to design. Image selection is mostly based on our own creative vision. We include photos from every portion of your day in order to encapsulate your entire wedding story into the album. Ultimately, if you like our photographic style and the sample albums online, you can expect much the same look and feel in your Cornerstone album. Once design is complete, the album will take 2-3 weeks to be printed and delivered to your home. Our Cornerstone Album covers are personalized for YOU! Leather is also an option that can be added for $50 to $100, depending on your album size. Leather covers are beautiful but are not customizable to include photos or text. We do welcome your input as to what you would like in your album, but this option will cause a delay on the delivery of your album. These special requests normally can not be made until you receive your photo package from us in the mail. If you choose to go this route, we cannot begin designing your album until you have reviewed your package. This will significantly affect the delivery time of your album. We ask that you keep special requests to a minimal, as this does create alot of overhead for us. You can be assured we will include all your favorites if you want to wait for your package, or you can leave it up to us. Either way, we will delivery you an album that you will be very happy with. Prints We do not supply prints with our packages. A typical Full Day Package has over 1000 full resolution images supplied for you. The cost of printing out all pictures and shipping those to you from Mexico is not economical and would cause our package prices to be much higher. We suggest you have only the prints developed that you want to display and use a good quality printer. Our packages come with instructions on how to develop your pictures for best image results. This allows us to offer you the best possible value for you money. Other services: Engagement Shoot - 2 to 3 hours of you and your fiance. Popular settings include 5th Avenue Playa Del Carmen and Tulum Ruins/Beach! In Combination with Full day package, $400 Otherwise, $800. Trash the Dress - 2 to 3 hours "trashing" your dress after the wedding. Some popular shots are: laying together on the beach, kissing in the water, jumping in the pool, etc. In Combination with Full day package, $400 Otherwise, $800. Girls Day Out - 2 to 3 hours of you and your bridesmaids having fun in the sun. Fun group shots of you and the girls on the beach, in the water, or whatever you choose! In Combination with Full day package, $400 Otherwise, $800. Extra Laser Inscribed DVD's - Can be pre-ordered for $50 each Please be sure to check with your resort about their fees and policies associated to external service providers. Our services will require you to pay for our entrance onto the resort property. Please note: All prices are in USD (including tax)

Sorry I can't get either the PDF or the word doc for Michael to upload.. so if you want a copy I can email you?

Quote: Originally Posted by PhillyBride09 I was just on his Website (Michael Maurus) and I didn't see any prices....Did he e-mail you? This is the link to his price lists.. http://cancun-wedding-photography.co...ollections.pdf It is so hard to decide.. but I think for the prices.. moments that matter, and Michael Maurus have very reasonable costs.. I just want the most pics possible.. Moments that matter emailed me this: Full Package includes: - Full day coverage from getting ready in the morning to your final events of the evening. A complete wedding story!! Bride and Groom Preparation Ceremony Candids Group/Family Pictures Bride/Groom pictures Details: Flowers/Candles/Resort Reception First Dance Cake cutting Party Pictures - 2 photographers - Approximately 1000 full resolution digital photos on DVD!!! - 3 month Online slideshow to share with family and friends - Digital enhancing of every picture. Color correction, B&W, Sepia and custom artistic effects (see website) - Slideshow DVD of your pictures with music (Professional laser inscribed DVD's) - Extra Enhancements! (Special requests for customized digital effects) *** No hidden fees *** $2000.00 Half Day Package includes: - Half day coverage up to 5 hours. Ceremony Candids Group/Family Pictures Bride/Groom pictures Details: Flowers/Candles/Resort - 2 photographers - approximately 500 full resolution digital photos on DVD - Digital enhancing of every picture. Color correction, B&W, Sepia and custom artistic effects (see website) - slideshow DVD of your pictures with music (Professional laser inscribed DVD's) $1300.00 Intimate Small Wedding Shoot - 2 to 3 hours of your wedding day. Customized to your needs! Ideal for a small wedding under 10 people. - approximately 250 full resolution digital photos on DVD - Digital enhancing of every picture. Color correction, B&W, Sepia and custom artistic effects (see website) - slideshow DVD of your pictures with music (Professional laser inscribed DVD's) $800.00 Fine-Art Photographic Albums: We have always admired the high quality of fine-art tabletop books of great photography. These custom designed CORNERSTONEâ„¢ Albums are a perfect addition to showcase your wedding story on a two-page spread. Available sizes: 5x5 inch *** $495 ***Album start with 20 pages and approx 70 images. Note: add 4 pages for $50 Leather cover $50 9x9 inch *** $645 ***Album start with 20 pages and approx 70 images. Note: add 4 pages for $50 Leather cover $75 10x15 inch *** $795 ***Album start with 20 pages and approx 100 images. Note: add 4 pages for $75 Leather cover $50 to $100 (depending on the size and number of pages) Online Album option: 3 month online album to share with family and friends with the purchase of any Fine-Art Photographic Album. *** $99 Your album will take approximately one week for us to design. Image selection is mostly based on our own creative vision. We include photos from every portion of your day in order to encapsulate your entire wedding story into the album. Ultimately, if you like our photographic style and the sample albums online, you can expect much the same look and feel in your Cornerstone album. Once design is complete, the album will take 2-3 weeks to be printed and delivered to your home. Our Cornerstone Album covers are personalized for YOU! Leather is also an option that can be added for $50 to $100, depending on your album size. Leather covers are beautiful but are not customizable to include photos or text. We do welcome your input as to what you would like in your album, but this option will cause a delay on the delivery of your album. These special requests normally can not be made until you receive your photo package from us in the mail. If you choose to go this route, we cannot begin designing your album until you have reviewed your package. This will significantly affect the delivery time of your album. We ask that you keep special requests to a minimal, as this does create alot of overhead for us. You can be assured we will include all your favorites if you want to wait for your package, or you can leave it up to us. Either way, we will delivery you an album that you will be very happy with. Prints We do not supply prints with our packages. A typical Full Day Package has over 1000 full resolution images supplied for you. The cost of printing out all pictures and shipping those to you from Mexico is not economical and would cause our package prices to be much higher. We suggest you have only the prints developed that you want to display and use a good quality printer. Our packages come with instructions on how to develop your pictures for best image results. This allows us to offer you the best possible value for you money. Other services: Engagement Shoot - 2 to 3 hours of you and your fiance. Popular settings include 5th Avenue Playa Del Carmen and Tulum Ruins/Beach! In Combination with Full day package, $400 Otherwise, $800. Trash the Dress - 2 to 3 hours "trashing" your dress after the wedding. Some popular shots are: laying together on the beach, kissing in the water, jumping in the pool, etc. In Combination with Full day package, $400 Otherwise, $800. Girls Day Out - 2 to 3 hours of you and your bridesmaids having fun in the sun. Fun group shots of you and the girls on the beach, in the water, or whatever you choose! In Combination with Full day package, $400 Otherwise, $800. Extra Laser Inscribed DVD's - Can be pre-ordered for $50 each Please be sure to check with your resort about their fees and policies associated to external service providers. Our services will require you to pay for our entrance onto the resort property. Please note: All prices are in USD (including tax) SORRY FOR THE LONG POST!!

Quote: Originally Posted by mc5363 Does any previous brides have input on photographers in Cancun? I am having an awful time trying to decide. Help!! Oh I feel the same way, I finally decided that I needed to hire someone other than the photographer included in the package because I wasn't very impressed with his website! I have sent emails to Moments that matters (just this morning.. thanks mummergirl!), Claudia Rodriguez, and Michael Maurus (Wedding Photographer for Cancun, Riviera Maya) I received a response back from Michael already, and this company is reasonably priced. For some reason I can't attach: http://cancun-wedding-photography.co...ollections.pdf

Quote: Originally Posted by TA Jill Thanks Jen for answering for me! Yes, that's correct, it's whomever you choose. Unless as mummergirl said(I'm sorry I don't remember your first name!) you are having a legal ceremony, then it will be your "real" witnesses for the ceremony, whether you are having dreams provide them or bringing your own. Has anyone actually done the legal ceremony at Dreams? It seems like most people are opting for the symbolic ceremony. I am so torn, because I feel like I won't be able to lie to everyone.. they will know for sure! I am just wondering how much of a hassle it was to get your blood work etc done at Dreams, and if it really is that big of a deal. Gaby tells me that it can take up to six months to get your marriage certificate back.. but I am not really that concerned about that.. I am actually more concerned about not having all my paperwork ready and everything, plus it is a lot more expensive than getting married in Canada..

January 2009 Kristy & Mike - January 16, 2009 Jess & Evan - January 17, 2009 Michelle (Michelle&Steve) & Steve - January 18, 2009 February 2009 Reilly (soon to be Mrs. Glasser) & David - February 23 March 2009 Angel & Sanford - March 1, 2009 Kelly (KellySC) & Brian - March 20, 2009 April 2009 Katherine (Cancunbride2009) & James - April 16, 2009 Lyndsey (lynds) & Nick - April 17, 2009 Rachel (Rachel&Jamie) & Jamie - April 18, 2009 Tanya (TanyaNYC) + Alex - April 19, 2009 Diana (dc22173) & Anthony - April 25, 2009 Maria (maria3901) & Jon - April 26, 2009 May 2009 Jaymie & Ales - May 4, 2009 Kristen (kiki317) & Mickey May 6, 2009 Jenn (Jenn387 & Mike - May 8, 2009 Kelly & Joe - May 13, 2009 Sylvia (cancunbride) & Albert - May 14, 2009 Marie (hartyt509) & Scott - May 15, 2009 Joanna (jhubert) & John - May 20, 2009 Lisa (mummergirl) & Tom - May 28, 2009 Tamika (quackquack) & James - May 30, 2009 June 2009 Tina (cweigner5) - June 12, 2009 Jen (simbasim) - June 13, 2009 Abby(destination)& Tom - June 13, 2009 Gen (Gen Moriya) & Josh - June 14, 2009 Joanna (JoannaR) & Orlando - June 20, 2009 Jenn (PhillyBride09) & Joe - June 24, 2009 Tracy (skye15) - June 30, 2009 July 2009 Cassondra (Cassondra2009) & Scott - July 12, 2009 Louise & Ross (lclivingston)- July 14th 2009 August 2009 Peggy (bbpacco) & Teddy - August 1, 2009 Christine & Christopher (zorlack76) - August 14, 2009 Adrienne (rabutler816) & Reginald - August 16, 2009 September 2009 Jessiac (jcoop) & Brad - September 6, 2009 October 2009 Laura & Chris- October 1, 2009 November 2009 Maria (mc5363) & John - November 5, 2009 Jennifer & Chris (Keiperwedding) - November 7, 2009 Jodey & Simon - November 12, 2009 Emily (epargin) & Darren - November 14, 2009 Valerie and Ryan - November 21, 2009 January 2010 Sunita (sunitam)- January 5, 2010 Tabitha (Dolphin) & Keith - January 22, 2010 Lea (leasauceda) & Bobby - January 23, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by jmb0902 I'm almost embarrased to post on here, b/c you guys are so ahead of the game! We just decided our wedding would be in Oct/Nov 09, most likely at Dreams Tulum. They still have a good number of dates available... I just feel like maybe I don't have enough time after looking at this thread and seeing that you guys will have been planning for a year when your weddings come around! Any other DT brides in Oct/Nov? I wonder if I'm starting out too late?! That's funny that you say that because we just did the same thing.. only just decided to have our wedding.. I have got as far as contacting the wedding coordinator at Dreams Cancun, and I am getting a contract written up this week. If you are trying to decide I would highly recommend looking on the posts on this forum. I had been doing that the past 2 weeks and that is how I came to decide on Dreams Cancun. We are getting married on October 1, 2009 since it is our 10 year anniversary.. so we are really rushing things too.. but for a destination wedding there is so much less to do.. you shouldn't really fret..

Quote: Originally Posted by JoannaR Thanks ladies.. I was just up to here with the comments.. but like you said i feel like cancun is a safe place Thanks for letting me vent my fellow bridezillas..lol I have been to Cancun before (mind you it was 2005) but it was perfectly safe. Honestly it feels like you are almost in Florida or something.. it is not very Mexican at all.. and most of the stores/ restaurants are things that you would find in America. If people that are complaining about how unsafe it is, remind them of this. This is one of the reasons we chose Cancun because my FI stepmom had been to the Mayan and felt it was unsafe.. I have been to Jamaica, Hawaii and other parts of Mexico and I felt probably the most safe in Cancun even compared to Honolulu in parts..

Quote: Originally Posted by TA Jill Jessica, it's definitely less stress to just go symbolic, you don't have to worry about sending all of your paperwork down, getting there a specific amount of time early, and no bloodtests when you get there! We are thinking symbolic is easier. We don't have to prove that we are married or anything do we? We were thinking of lying to the family and saying we were getting married, not telling them it was symbolic, and doing the legal stuff when we get back, but I am worried that the resort might need something given they call it a vow renewal. Does anyone know anything about this?

Quote: Originally Posted by Hartyt509 If I'm honest I don't really care what the guests think lol We are paying for their meal as we would be in the hotel. If they don't like it don't come lmao I was talking to FI last night and said we will get a couple of rounds of drinks in and he said NO!! lol my family will take the piss so we get them their meal and A drink and thats it lmao You have to go with what YOU want and not what is expected of you its not a normal wedding so you don't need to do normal things at it if you see what I mean lol I do see what you mean! I keep trying to make everyone happy! I thought a destination wedding is supposed to be less stressful and I am more stressed because everyone has opinions on what we should do. I was thinking we would still take them for dinner too and pay for them.. ya but if I offer to pay for drinks (knowing the fam and friends) we would be over the budget!

Here is some information that someone left on another forum for canadians. I know I am confused myself what all has to happen when it comes to getting married in mexico! Apostille Canada | Authentication Canada | Legalization Canada | Red Seal Notary: Canada's Leading Notary Public Company

HartyT509.. I was totally thinking of doing the same thing.. going for a free wedding, and then going out for dinner with everyone that night instead. We are then probably just going to end up doing a reception at home afterwards anyways for everyone that couldn't come.. so it makes more sense to me then having two first dances, DJ's etc.. but I wondered how the people that were coming would feel about this? I am glad to see that someone else is on the same page as me! I don't have any total numbers or not yet, because I haven't even confirmed my date..

I am a new member from Vancouver, BC Canada. I am hoping to get married at Dreams Cancun in October 2009, but I am awaiting a confirmation that the date is available.

I am new to the forum, but I have spent quite some time reading through all of the messages everyone has posted. I am so glad that I have found this forum, it has helped me decide that I want to get married at Dreams Cancun. I have been going back and forth with Gabriela the last few days trying to confirm a wedding date for October 1, 2009. Thanks to everyone who has posted, it really has helped me a lot to read through everyone's comments!