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I got married 10 days before my ceremony in DR and only my siblings and parents knew since it was a small thing in City Hall just to legalize everything.

Quote: Originally Posted by TheFutureMrs.Sears How long did you buy the aisle runner? Oh and from where? My aisle runner was 75'. I bought it on ebay.

I used the sound system for the ceremony and it was better then I thought. The music was clear and loud. I think if you are using the violinist for the ceremony you should save your money and just get a CD. For the cocktail hour I used the trio and everyone loved them. They are great! Gives it a great island fill to have them play.

Quote: Originally Posted by msglave Nice planning. Thanks for sharing. I love your centerpieces did you use the submersible floralytes to light them at the bottom? That's what I'm considering now. If so, were you pleased with how they worked? Thanks. I did use the submersible tealights.... They worked great. They stayed lit the whole time. I used one for each cylinder.

I would not have paid an extra $1000 on top of what I was already paying the resort for a go to person. I feel that if you pick a resort the answering questions and getting the help you need is part of deal and this should be free and trustworthy. Plus even if I had a person to verify everything I would still be on top of things bc thats just the way I am so the $1000 would go to waste.

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Angela~ Everything looked awesome!! Did you post a thread about your DIY aisle runner? I'd love the details on it! Congratulations! No I did not. what I did was I bought a monogram and enlarged it at kinkos. I layed the black and white copy under my aisle runner and I traced with paint the monogram. But I almost ripped the runner bc the paint stuck to the copy when I tried to remove it. So your best bet is to trace it and place wax paper below then paint the runner.

Quote: Originally Posted by lovelytlc Denise, great planning review. where did you get the candle favor from? I bought the coconut candles and i wrapped them and decorated them myself.

Quote: Originally Posted by KelZavs20 Well done! Where did you purchse your cups? I think it was cup guy or cupman on Ebay. His prices are awesome and you can mix colors. If you can't find him type on ebay search engine stadium cups and you should come across some of his lots of cups.

Quote: Originally Posted by TheFutureMrs.Sears Denise, as you already know I love everything!! You have inspired me to go for what I want!! It is official I now have romantico!!! Thank you again. Thats awesome... Pay for the uplighting that is key for that room as well as alot of candle light if possible.

Quote: Originally Posted by MissNatalie18 Wow, beautiful...how did you bring down all the supplies for the centrepiece? I love the pics, and would love to know exactly what you did for the centrepiece to look so amazing! Thanks! I brought all the glass cylinders in my carry on. I left them in the same boxes they were shipped in. By that I mean the smaller boxes that were inside the overall large shipment box. I used cylinders that were 3 different heights and widths. It has LED submergable tealights in pink, little clear crystals, and silk orchid stems from Michael's cut to size in 3 different orchid colors, as well as a floating candle.

reserve seating tags I had made for the 1st aisle

FYI the program fans were my actual fans as well as everything basically shown since I posted this when I got back from my wedding

Table cards with Centerpiece #2 that I bought from Ikea Centerpiece # 2 that I made myself

My Programs Fans will be in fuschia with white ribbon. My aisle runner will be personalized. DIY project. My DIY cake topper. Came in plan silver metal. I crystallized front & back with stickers from Michael’s OOT bags Our favors were scented coconut candles in a real coconut shell Sand Ceremony Seating card were message in a bottle I made filled with sand and seashells

Our weddings rings [My wedding dress is Casablanca By Enzoani My hair style My Bouquet MOH Bouquet Mother of the bride corsage. I made using real touch flowers. As well as boutonnieres My MOH dress. Best Man Attire My wedding invitations

Hello Everyone, My name is Denise and my wedding is right around the corner and I am very excited! I have been putting together all my info over the past couple of months so one day I can share with other brides my ideas as well as to show case other ideas that I have taken off of this wonderful forum. Thank you brides and bride to be for all your help. My wedding date is June 5, 2010 at Paradisus Punta Cana I got engaged on the 4th of July 2009 in the middle of the Brooklyn Bridge. This is the beautiful ring my fiancé placed on my finger After that day there was no stopping me. The first thing I did was create my save the dates. Here is the magnet we chose. Next was the location. We decided on the Paradisus Punta Cana. This is the set up for our beach ceremony. Cocktail Hour will be by the beach on the grassy area My Reception will take place at El Romantico Restaurant

Quote: Originally Posted by Flores Very Cute! Where did you purchase the bag? Thanks. I purchased them from Hawaii. I believe from ailanakai. All the women loved them. They used them as beach bags.

Quote: Originally Posted by tracy0716 Such cute bags!! Did your guests need the cups? Or did PPC give them large enough drinks they didn't need them? Just curious because I didn't do cups and I'm worried the drinks the resort gives are going to be too small... The cups were more to take home. PPC gave large enough cups.

Here is my OOT bags. It has a word puzzle book, pen, cups, scented candle, room key tag, Recovery kit (lip balm w/ Spf, sun tan lotion, advil, pepto, insect repellent, tide, hand sanitizer, gum, lotion, sewing kit), tissue.

PM me your email. I have photos of Gabi to send you. Also for the ladies that are having weddings next year Im sure that is why they are not giving your emails priority. If I were you guys I would request a coordinator thats outside of the resort like I had. My questions at most would take 1 week to be answered and sometimes I would get an answer the same day. Quote: Originally Posted by Anna22 So, I booked my June 2011 Wedding at the Paradisus Palma Real and frankly, I am scared! It seems the "romance team" is all over the place. They are not consistant with what they say. After paying my deposit for the Gabi Beach, Terrace & Restarant(120+guest) I was told they couldn't honor the price **RED FLAG ON THE PLAY** I had to go back through tons of emails and resend them the whole brake down of what they quoted. Then we had to get approval from someone higher up. STRESSFUL! I recently sent them an email requesting a design layout map of the gabi restarant as well as the color schemes so I can begin picking wedding colors and such and they have been unhelpful. They sent me a map of the entire hotel instead of the room lay out! WHAT IS THAT GOINT TO DO FOR ME? And sent me no information on the color schemes of the room. I could go on forever!! I am interested in hearing your experiences w/ the Palma Real!! Are you all going bananas or am I alone here?!

Hi, I stood at PPC and The Reserve had a Gabi restaurant and the colors were a goldish creme and a baby turqouise/seafoam. Not sure if Palma has the same decor. Quote: Originally Posted by Anna22 So, I booked my June 2011 Wedding at the Paradisus Palma Real and frankly, I am scared! It seems the "romance team" is all over the place. They are not consistant with what they say. After paying my deposit for the Gabi Beach, Terrace & Restarant(120+guest) I was told they couldn't honor the price **RED FLAG ON THE PLAY** I had to go back through tons of emails and resend them the whole brake down of what they quoted. Then we had to get approval from someone higher up. STRESSFUL! I recently sent them an email requesting a design layout map of the gabi restarant as well as the color schemes so I can begin picking wedding colors and such and they have been unhelpful. They sent me a map of the entire hotel instead of the room lay out! WHAT IS THAT GOINT TO DO FOR ME? And sent me no information on the color schemes of the room. I could go on forever!! I am interested in hearing your experiences w/ the Palma Real!! Are you all going bananas or am I alone here?!

Quote: Originally Posted by Christy I agree. Im waiting on the final rates to post on this resort next week/charters.etc So I have a tentative wedding date of 1/11/2011 and want to do it at paradisus pr. I have a call with a wedding coordinator on monday to answer all my questions b/c I have been tossed around a bit. She is based out of CANADA? WHAT? Weird! Why am I talking to someone out of Cananda about the wedding info. I have many quesitons too on the terrace vs. the gabi club. My number 1 reception location is the gabi restaurant club but realized they want to add a 25% tax on top of the reception location and think that is insane. Is anyone able to negotiate that price? We are having 65-70 guests and I know that placed holds double. WAnt to see if that os workable as I love the gabii restaurant but feel the price is high. Let me know what the terrace give you if you dont mind. Im trying to decide as well on reception options/prices etc. This resort prices out higher on the wdding side I feel like. Thanks Hello, I had my wedding at PPC this month and the 25% is non negotiable for food and drink. My coordinator was Teresa from Canada and she was great. You are better off dealing with her then the girls directly in the resort until the day you get there. Regarding prices they are very elevated. I had an estimnated 52 guest and my experience was wonderful despite the cost. What I recommend is that you ask alot of questions. Read all the forums for that resort and think about what would make for a nice comfortable event. If you are concerned about cost before booking request a payment calculator and dont forget to add taxes before booking.

see link on signature for my dress

I stated when they didn't realize that the people on the outer envelope were the people invited that our wedding was a small an intimate affair. I also added that it was an adult reception. That way if families were trying to make it out to be a vacation they were aware that they had to find sitting at the resort or with a family member the day of the wedding.

I got married at 5:30 on June 5th in Punta Cana. The sun was setting but it allowed for a comfortable environment since the sun was not strong.