amyanddehn

Just wanted to revive this thread! I'm a new DFW transplant, originally from Detroit. FI is from STL, and we figured everyone would have to travel one way or another- so why not travel someplace AWESOME! I'm really excited to get to know Texas in the meantime. Talk to "ya'll" later

Hello from yet another DFW B2B! I recently moved here (Valley Ranch) and am loving the warm weather Have fun planning and congrats!!!

yay another DFW B2B here! And another one who lurked loooooong before my proposal Congrats Shannon and you will love BDW!

Kristy, there is a huge thread of MP Mexico brides who could probably tell you more about the "free" functions. As time goes on our group is growing from 14 to 25 and beyond so I'm starting to think that is the way we are going too. Is the "free function" deal based on number of guests or number of total nights booked in your group? I've heard both. Thanks!

Congrats! As far as packages go, we were told to book the complementary package for now, and when upgraded packages are decided upon by palace resorts we can upgrade then. It is my assumption that packages will be structured similarly as they are in Mexico, with maybe some alterations depending on availability in the Dominican. If anyone hears from MP about upgraded packages, let us know pls!

I LOVE TOP CHEF! I'm so excited that others do too Sometimes when I am cooking (alone in the kitchen, of course) I pretend that I am doing a quick fire or something. That is weird, I know. Looks like some good characters this season!

Welcome to the forum! I am also counting down to June, 2010. It is so hard to predict how many people will come. We started out thinking "just immediate family" then I sent out engagement announcements and people from my extended family want to come and now its getting a little out of control!!! Someone on BDW once said to always over-estimate because more people are looking for an excuse to take a nice vaca than you'd think Happy planning!!

I don't know if you're a liar, Amanda, because I thought the same thing! When I reserved my day/time with Moon Palace I recall there were no Sunday options (like "black out dates"). However, it makes sense that it's for legal purposes, since the Judge wouldn't work Sundays... so if you don't mind going the Symbollic route, maybe Sundays are ok I've probably confused you more, so I'll close with recommending you check with the individual resort you are interested in Good Luck! I hope you get your date!!!

Congrats! I'm a Punta Cana bride as well and after A TON of reseach on this AWESOME site we came to a resort-decision not too long ago. I think you have plenty of time. Happy planning!!!

Congrats and welcome to the forum! You are getting married the day after me You are lucky to have chosen your resort already, now you can focus on the fun stuff!

Congrats! I am also a PC bride. It is a beautiful place! If you want info on resorts, traditions, travel, and just about anything else, you found it here! Happy planning and nice to meet you

Welcome to the forum! My finance is from STL, well Ballwin but close by!! Happy planning!

I used Zazzle and LOOOOOVED the results. You can make postcards crazy cheap-- but I would check this out/post ?s in the "STD" specific area of BDW! Good luck!

another June 2010 bride! Amy and Dehn- June 25,2010 Moon Palace PC

I hear you for sure. We went back and forth and still are, even though we signed on for a symbollic. My feelings for symbollic are: less hassle amid alllll the other hassles, no translation, get the time you want, more romantic less legal (you can modify the script at some resorts, write own vows, etc where as legal ceremonies have to be just so), and I can't think of others right now . I just like saving a few bucks and sweat! THEN future MIL comes in and says it won't be the same, blah blah blah and got Fiance all worked up too. In the end it's the ceremony, the peope around you, and the vows of forever that make the wedding... IMO!!! Good luck!

Great news thank you! I woke up today considering changing to an even earlier time but your responses have eased my worries! Lrdavis23- you are correct that MP doesn't have package prices yet, but you can look at the prices and features at their other resorts for a general idea. I had to reserve for the complementary package then I will upgrade later. I'm trying to get a good MP thread going- I believe it's titled The New Moon Palace... Come visit for info! Can't post a link from my phone sorry!

Hey all PC brides out there- I originally scheduled my ceremony for 6 pm at the end of June. After reading some threads and talking with a TA I thought about moving it up to 5 because I'm nervous about running out of light for pictures. However I asked, and was told that in order to have a 5 pm ceremony I would have to change the date altogether arg!!!! My question is does anyone have experience with 6pm ceremonies in June negatively impacting post-wedding photo sessions? I am most concerned about lighting, but are there other issues I've missed? Thank you all so much! Amy

Welcome to the forum--- from the other side of the world! Good luck planning! You'll find this site to be a great help amy

thanks for the info. I'm so wrapped up in guest lists and travel issues I havent even had time to think about centerpieces yet lol. Air fare for our dates (6/20-27-10) comes out in the next couple weeks and I'm hoping prices stay steady while everyone is booking!

Hey ladies, Michaelle emailed me the wedding contract! We're just waffling now on symbolic vs civil ceremony... I think we'll end up with symbolic bc it sounds like less hassle... Anyway, it's almost official! All in all it was about 3 weeks from my original request for the date/time to the emailed contract, with 3 phone calls between. Not too bad. Looking forward to hearing from more MP PC brides to be!! Ps Tcana, thanks so much for the attachments! Unfortunately I don't think I have enough points yet to open but I'm working on it!!! Amy

Welcome! I was also worried about what guests can afford, and eventually picked my location just because it's what my FI and I want! People will make it work! This site is very helpful! Good luck and try not to stress!!! Amy

I just reserved 6/25/10 for my wedding at MP PC!!! I am so excited, and I am looking for others who are going this way too! My coordinator in Miami is Michelle R. I havent heard from her personally but I have talked with ladies down there a few times. This forum has taught me to be patient. Any news on package details/prices/locations (gazebos?)/etc? I know there are more girls asking for info than those dealing it out in this thread Hopefully thatll change soon! Anyway, just wanted to get the ball rolling for us MP PC gals. Have you seen the MP Mexico thread? Its HUUUUGE! Amy

Yay! That is so exciting!!! Thank you for the info too- I'm still deep in indecision. I got my FI to sit for about 10 minutes and look at resorts/packages before he got "bored." Been there!

Yes this helps! Thanks so much. I had a TA talking good things about La Romana but it seems pretty out of the way... I'll look into it though. Thanks!!!!!!!

I was in Punta in August 07 and fell in love with it! Ice been to all kinds of islands throughout the Caribbean and this location all in all is my favorite! That's why we are going back there to get married! That being said, we stayed at Excellence, which was truly unbelievable. The food was amazing, drinks were plentiful, service impeccable, and it just seemed every detail was checked and rechecked. I loved the personalized service that we received. I guess it's hard to give an opinion about the whole country, but that resort was awesome! And the ride wasn't THAT bad! Those drivers do that drive every day so they know what they're doing! There's a reason that the DR has become such a desirable destination over the last few years-- check it out, you'll see!