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Thank you Kick ass- Kanadian for the Spa address and the positive note on the weather!!! It's a HUGE relief!!!! xoxoxox

Hi Guys!! Does anyone know what the email address for the spa is?? The last wedding review made me realize I should probably book it in advance!! My wedding is in 1 week!! I can't believe it!! I sooo hope the weather is gonna be beautiful all week (cross my fingers!!) Thanks !!

Ahh very helpful, thank you! Would you know if we can keep this sound system for the whole evening (in case we want to return to the Gazebo later and have some music?) Thanks!!

Hi Girls! I'm actually getting married at the Majestic in just 6 weeks!! I was wondering if anyone knew if for the "walk down the aisle" whether the Majestic offers us a CD player or an Ipod dock? Wondering if I should make an old school mix cd of put it on my friend's Ipod. If anyone knows that would be SO great!! Thank you!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MexicoBeachBride2010 that seems alittle high to me I thought it wad around 300. Thanks MexicoBride! Are you sure that is what you paid for the translation and the admin fees? Checked with my T.A and she said it was normal, but did anybody else pay only 300$ cause now I feel ripped off!! Thanks girls!

Hi Girls! I have a general question! It cost me 560$ this morning at the Dominican Republic consulate to get my documents translated. Is this normal??! If so, just a heads up for the others that they only accept cash once there so be prepared! i was DEFINETLY not expecting it to be this much, but I guess it's just the shock and awe that it's the first I've heard of this huge expense. Thanks for your help!

Hi Jodi! Congrats on your amazing wedding!! Btw you and your bridesmaids have the most perfect hair and makeup so kudos to you on that!! Would you be able to tell me what was the cost of those amazing Michael Steingard photographs? Did you split his cost with another bride? If so, what does that come out to about? I know his brother Phil is about 2500$ but I have no idea what he substitutes for splitting the cost with another bride. Thanks so much, i hope I'm not asking an inappropriate question : (

Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn K-W Everything I have read on here about photosouvenier has been wonderful!!! The only complaint (from others, not me) is that they have been taking a few weeks to answer emails. I have not had a problem though. When I have emailed them I have got a response witnin a day or 2 at the most. After reading a few reviews on here, and looking at their website I was sold! I booked them for our wedding in July, 2010 and am VERY excited!!!!! Their prices are pretty reasonable, too. They offer coverage only which I liked because I don't want to have to pay hundreds of dollars to ship albums to Canada once they are complete. The prices are not posted on the website, but when you inquire about them they will be provided. I can send you them if you like. Jenn Hi Jenn!! Thanks for your response!! Just to clarifiy, when you said that they "offer coverage only" does this mean they send you home with the DVD? My understanding was that the Elite package (3 hours) that I was considering includes an album with 1 set of 50 pictures (or something like that). I didn't think about the shipping at all! I prefer having pictures than a DVD but then again the shipping costs for the pictures will probably be substantive as you said!! Thanks so much for your input, Jenn!!

Hi brides!! Has anyone heard anything good about Photo Souvenir? I'd be really grateful if anyone has any feedback, good or bad! Does anyone else find the idea of hiring a local photographer a bit scary (because u cant meet them in advance)?? I just dont have the funds to pay the travel costs for a Canadian photgrapher. Thanks!!

Re: Majestic Colonial or Elegance Brides Post Here -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING MAJESTIC BRIDES: JULY 2009 Greg and Kat - July 29, 2009 AUGUST 2009 Melwhip- Aug 3, 2009 OCTOBER 2009 khomac - October 22, 2009 cgf - October 27, 2009 NOVEMBER 2009 lscilley- Nov 16, 2009 andime85- Nov 24, 2009 majesticbride - Nov 24, 2009 DECEMBER 2009 *~Tara~* - December 7, 2009 SunnyCherries - Dec 8, 2009 xcandilkx-Dec 31, 2009 JANUARY 2010 mskcard77- January 9,2010 CityDryms - January 2010 trance angelxOx- Jan 19, 2010 FEBRUARY 2010 newbride - February 3, 2010 MARCH 2010 erinsny24 - March 27, 2010 Anna_C - March 26, 2010 APRIL 2010 livinlife - April 20th, 2010 liujessicam - April 22nd, 2010 QCbride-April 28th, 2010 MAY 2010 MexicoBeachBride2010 - May 18, 2010 NOVEMBER 2010 Rhiannonbs - Majestic elegance, November 27th, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by spackle Hi everyone! I am new to this site, but have been reading all the threads and cannot express how helpful this is. I am looking to have a catholic wedding at majesic colonial hopefully in or around May of next year. I have sent multiple emails and called a couple of times but they have not responded to me as to the available dates. Its very frustrating, all i want is a date so I could move forward with ANY planning. Has anybody had a Catholic or is planning to have a Catholic wedding there? I appreciate any info or feedback! Thanks! I also haven't heard anything back from Sandra for an email I sent about 2 week ago, so I don't have any tips in that regard. Now that I've sent her an email about availabilities I'm afraid I won't hear back for a while! Someone suggested that, if you're capable, send an email in Spanish! I passed that task over to the FI who said he "took care of it". Who knows what he wrote...? As for the Catholic wedding, I haven't seen any feedback other than the fact that LaRomana has a lovely little church. Let's just hope there are more priests in DR than judges for your sake! I think they now have 3 and that's 2 more then they had last year! Best of luck!!

Oh man, I feel you Jen!! I have a feeling I won't get good news from Sandra once I hear from her about availabilities the last week of April. You think everything is set once you've price compared with every TA in town and triple checked dates with family and friends.... but I guess that's just the beginning! Let's just hope! Thanks everyone

Hi girls! So I have all the info I need now from my TA to go ahead and deposit for my first 10 guests. Anyone know if I should confirm with the WC (Sandra or Maritee) a wedding date during the week I am reserving at the majestic before I deposit?? I'm afraid I won't hear back for weeks and that I'll have to wait again for new quotes from my TA. I'm SO ready to send out my invites!! I can't wait! Thanks!!

STUNNING!! congrats on a successful wedding!!

Has anybody been warned by their TA that traveling in late April (transition period b/w seasons) creates the risk that the flight will be rescheduled to the day before or after?

Thanks, Josh! Looks like we both live in the same corner of the country! In your experience, is booking a wedding in late April a bit too risky considering possible flight changes? A couple of travel agents have informed me that since we only have one week off precisely (we are in law school and cannot miss anything) it is taking a chance since this is the transition period between spring and summer season. If the chances are very high that a flight will be changed to a day earlier then this could be very troublesome for us!! Any body else been warned about traveling in late April? Thank you!

If I have to choose between a free wedding and getting the 21st passenger free, I think I would rather my guests save money off their trip. I'm thinking instead of giving one the free trip, would it be possible to use that ticket to deduct money from every ticket (everyone saves approx. 100$)? I'll make sure to post what Sandra at Majestic answers to my email about the free wedding.

Hi! When they replied to an email I sent them, they originally sent me a link that didn't work either! Later they sent the correct address, here it is: 2010 packages Do you find the prices pretty reasonable? At least we don't have to pay for their flights down since they are already based in DR (bonus!)

You Americans got it good! I was quoted a much higher rate to leave from Toronto in April (1700$) for the Majestic! Makes me wonder if we shouldn't all shuttle out to Buffalo!!

Has anyone heard of someone swagging a deal with Majestic for a free wedding? I know they are never truly free, but I've heard they do offer it!

Hello, My TA quoted 1710$ (tax included) from T.O. for last week of april 2010, and for the Bahia principe Club Gold its 1790$. Hope this helps! Just curious...heard any great first hand reviews about Bahia Principe??

Niko, Nikki- thanks for the input! I'm used to friends telling me about amazing deals they get in the Caribbeans for 999$ but always forget that they end up coming back pretty disappointed (food poisoning, view of nuclear factory from beach etc.) Now the hard part is between choosing a resort that would suite best our friends or our parents and family (very different crowds!) Which resorts are you guys looking into?! : )

That's awesome! You must be so excited! FI and I were looking into the Ocho Rios Jamaica for a while but while likely go with a resort in PC. Just out of interest, which resort did you go with?!

Thanks for this! Amazing!

Hi Josh! I love your portfolio! Will you be in Punta Cana in 2010? We will most likely be at the Majestic Colonial (which I'm happy to hear you have high praises for) the week of April 24th! Thanks!