Seven

Quote: Originally Posted by BlakleyBrideToBe Check out Excellence in Punta Cana. They're doing my wedding. The wedding coordinator Ana is amazing! The Wedding and Recepetion is free when you book an upgraded room. I'm paying about $1500 pp that's for 7 days Room and Air and the wedding. Excellence Punta Cana Resort and Spa I went to Tripadvisor.com and got a lot of great reviews. Some aren't so good, but most are Wonderful. I think some people just can't be pleased. Lori Thank you! Quote: Originally Posted by TA Maureen I'm not sure exactly what you are looking for but that thread is about DW's. Are you looking at travel costs only, travel plus wedding packages, travel plus every wedding expense from ceremony to reception and including attire? If you are trying to keep travel costs low you want to look at AI resorts in the Dominican Republic, Yucatan Peninsula, and Jamaica. They will be the least expensive and the easiest to get to from NY. You should look at resorts that offer free wedding packages so there is no cost there and ones that offer free semi-private reception dinners such as Riu Resorts. Then check out the DIY section and see if you think any of those things are doable for you because that is a great way to keep costs down but still appear to have a very elaborate wedding. Thanks, you provided me with some good ideas! Quote: Originally Posted by hunniebee724 We're doing a cruise wedding. We're going to get married in port in NYC and then sailing to Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and Grand Turk. Our wedding package is about $2200 which includes tax, ceremony and open bar/buffet reception for 1 hour for up to 20 people and photographer. Each additional person we add is $22 per person but that gets paid a few weeks before the cruise. Picture packages are also additional, up to $3,000. Our cruise starts at $859 per person plus tax, so for our room and the ceremony/reception, it will be less than $5,000. We decided on a cruise rather than an AI resort because we have 3 teenage brothers between us, and there will be more for them to do on a cruise. My husband and I love cruises. This is a great idea! Quote: Originally Posted by Jacilynda I'm a bit confused too. Are you paying for your guests hotel and food? If so then thats going to be a big chunk of money. My wedding is $6000 at a non resort in Akumal for 35 people, welcome dinner is included along w/ all wedding stuff in that $6000. I think you should first determine your budget, then talk to one of our ta's and find out where you can go w/ that money. the travel agents on here do DW so they are better choice to talk to. then you can determine if AI is what you want, or private non resort. Do you want beach, do you want jungle, do you want gazebo. make of list of things you'd like and go from there. our ta's can find a place that has the things you want around your budget. I will pay for their accomodations, but the airfare is up to them. We would like something with the beach in the background under a gazebo. Quote: Originally Posted by Ana hm that's a hard question to answer. I can give you a breakdown of our wedding cost...better yet I can post our budget in Excel format. That didn't include money we spent there though, or anything else. Take a look at that sheet + read my review and that should give you a good idea of the cost of something similar to our wedding. Thank you so much sweetie!

Quote: Originally Posted by MissyR welcome! my birthday is 7.7 too (but 197!!!! WOOHOO! Another Cancerian!!!! Quote: Originally Posted by O'Driscoll Photography Hi Seven, Welcome to the forum, and congrats on ten years together. That's really cool! My wife and I were married in '94, and we just celebrated our 15th year anniversary. Have fun planning! Best wishes, Tod Congratulations!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by BillysBride lol...your question is REALLY hard to answer in terms of specifics. Like you said...your options being as limitless as what they are and determined by you guys as a couple really leaves an actual ball park range hard to nail down. I've seen everything in it from 3K to 30K, and truth be told? It's not always obvious where the difference is by the list of things that were paid for. Some people just spend more/less on things that have both expensive AND inexpensive options. I've seen wedding albums where the total was fairly "low cost" that looked like the wedding was every bit as nice/elaborate as the expensive ones! I have no idea how it happens:) Oh! I see MegaShay found the thread I was thinking of--that may be helpful to you. There are individual threads in each forum by destination. For the Riviera Maya, for Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, etc. Once you nail down just what part of the Caribbean you want to be in, you can go into that forum and look around at the accomodations others have gathered info on. Welcome aboard! Thanks hon! BTW, your kids are tooooooooooooo adorable!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MegaShay I think this is the thread you're looking for: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...hlight=DW+cost Thank you sweetie. Um, is there something for DW though?

Hey, I'm from Queens too! I do not think you are being selfish. Give it some time and talk to him again and state how you feel calmy and politely. I am sure he will see your point and it will all work out.

Hello! I searched the entire site and cannot find a thread pertaining to the total co$t of a DW. Can you please give me an idea on how much this sort of wedding costs? I know a DW could cost anywhere from $1,000 - $1,000,000+ and that a nice wedding (is relative) varies from couple to couple, but I don't know where to look. Also, is there a list of all-inclusive resorts? I want the guests only to pay for airfare. Thank you and I apologize in advance if this thread has been done 50-11 times. ETA: DH and I want to come up with a budget tonight and I have an idea of what it will cost but want more information first in case we need to adjust it.

Quote: Originally Posted by lexibride Seven do you have a pic of you in the dress I'd love to see it! No sweetie, I don't. I saw it on E-bay and want to find a place to try it on first before I purchase it. My BFF and I are going to look for it on Saturday. I hope DH likes it as well, since I want to make sure he loves it too.

Quote: Originally Posted by lisaloo79 Welcome to the forum! You'll LOVE all the great ideas that you can find on this site. Congrats on being married for 10 years - that's great! Thank you!

He knows how much I weigh and my bra size.

OMG, I saw this dress on the Internet!!! It's the dress I chose!!! This dress is just perfect for the beach.

I wonder why some brides are trying to reinstate slavery. I know it is an emotional time and they want everything to be just perfect (I know I do), but treating people like crap ain't cute or necessary. I would like to give your friend the benefit of the doubt that she doesn't know any better, but with all the examples you listed, I really can't see how that can possibly be. (((( HUGS )))))

Quote: Originally Posted by tiggerlou Hello, as a newbie to the forum I am still confused!!! Looking for our destination and so was looking for ideas of where to get wed?!! Been looking at Iberostar Tucan in Mexico but god choosing is just sooooooo hard when you want it to be sooooo right!!!!! Hope you all are well!!! x x x Take a breather, LOL! At least you have an idea of the country you want to be. I don't yet. This board is awesome and the posters are very sweet. Look in the Review section for ideas. Do you know any brides IRL that did a destination wedding? Talk to them as well. Good luck!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by shellk welcome and much happy planning.i think this is the best introduction i,ve read hehe. Why thank you dah'ling! I had to stand out.

Awww....... I am sorry sweetie and NO you are NOT stupid. I know it sounds cliche, but stuff happens. I know that you had a high monetary of what was taken from you, but I am happy you weren't taken. Except for your precious photo it can all be replaced. Is there anything that any of us can do to help? ((( HUGS )))

I don't even know where I am getting married, LOL. My BFF wants to do a salamander/burnt orange color. I love pink, but it can be pretty sketchy with that color. I don't want a Pepto-Bismal theme.

I am going to subscribe to this thread!!!!!!!!!! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Did I miss anything? Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Perplexy 52,000 pages eh? You and me BOTH! I think I hit that number before I even signed up for the forum! Congrats on the vow renewal! 10 years...isn't that the DIAMOND anniversary? LOL OMG I forgot that!!! Of course DH didn't remind me. Quote: Originally Posted by RIUMBBride711 Welcome to a fellow New Yorker! (I'm in Brooklyn) Congrats on renewing your vows...you've come to the right place..this forum has so much info! Brooklyn in the house!!!!! I love this forum. Thanks for welcoming me!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaime+Brandon We're using Carnival because it was the most affordable for our guests but we're cruising through the Mexican Riviera... I looked at Caribbean cruises when I first started planning and they have some super cheap ones, like less than $200! But we're all in California so flights plus the cruise was a bit too expensive. I'm sure Royal Caribbean would be great... especially considering the name!! I've honestly never been on a cruise! Cruising is so much fun! We went on Explorer of the Seas for 9 nights to Saint Maarten, Bermuda, St. Thomas and San Juan. The ship is like an entire neighborhood on water. You can eat all night long!! The drinks are awesome (as per what my husband told me, I don't like alcohol) but can add up, so be mindful sweetie. Yeah, California is pretty far because most cruises dock on the east coast. Nonetheless, I am happy you found something. DH, told me anywhere in the Caribbean is fine. LOL!

Quote: Originally Posted by dinogomez.com Congratulations!!! Welcome to the forum!!! Thank you very much!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by lesandlynda Hey lucky Seven.....your luck is holding - after all you found this site, which is sure to be lucky for you....well done! I understand your penchant for an anniversary in the Caribbean. Les + I celebrated our 30th here, and have never looked back........enjoy your journey, and all the best! Quote: Originally Posted by BlakleyBrideToBe Congrats and welcome! Quote: Originally Posted by Jaime+Brandon Welcome to the forum Lucie!! I'm a future cruise bride myself so I always like to recommend cruising to or through your destination... I've always wanted to go on a caribbean cruise! Good luck with your planning! Jaime Thanks sweetie!!! Which cruise company are you going to use? If we do a cruise wedding, we will use Royal Carribean.

Welcome!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by lesandlynda Hey lucky Seven.....your luck is holding - after all you found this site, which is sure to be lucky for you....well done! I understand your penchant for an anniversary in the Caribbean. Les + I celebrated our 30th here, and have never looked back........enjoy your journey, and all the best! Thanks so much! I am uber excited!!! Quote: Originally Posted by BlakleyBrideToBe Congrats and welcome! Thanks!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Dmitri_Markine Welcome! Dmitri Thank you! Quote: Originally Posted by ~Andrea~ Hey Seven, welcome! My birthday is 7-3-77 so I guess it could work for me too?! It sure would!!! Imagine if you were born on 7.7.77? That would be too cool!

Quote: Originally Posted by JOSIE Congrats on your 10 year vow renewal......how romantic to do it in the carribean! There is a TON of info here!!!! You'll love it! Thank you Josie. I love your siggy. You have quite a few people coming!!! That's awesome! I have been giving my printer a workout since lurking, LOL! I must have printed 52,000 pages!!!

You both make such a beautiful couple!!!! I love your top!!!