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I have spoken to Gabriela as well. She actually was sooooooo helpful. I had sent like five emails to Ana and over a month had gone by with no reasons. Then I received an email from Gabriela saying she would find out a status on my emails and she responded back that day to all of them. I have 125 people coming to our wedding and i think she realized how stressed i was getting with the lack of reponse. And i must say she was great

I am ordering my Hair Accessory from ETSY. Either from the seller from Twings and Honey or TheHeadbandShoppe. They both have really unique stuff!!! Also this website has great stuff too...... http://www.birdcageveils.com/photo_gallery.htm

HEY!!!!! If anyone is looking to do towels in their guest's OOT bags and has a large group like we do. I recommend going to Target....They have a sale going on right now for towels and they are actually really really good!!! I only paid $3.25 per towel!!! Our colors are brown and green, and they had the exact colors! Plus You can't beat the price at all. I had to buy 115 of them so the price was perfect. Went to a wholesale company (on-line) and they wanted $5.50 each and the sample were very very cheap so these where the best I have found so far!

Quote: Originally Posted by beachykeen I got my fiance a Calvin Klein linene suit from Men's Wearhouse. It's on clearance right now--we paid $159 for the coat and 49.99 for the pants. The guys are just going to get the pants. It's a great looking suit and it comes in a lighter tan and a darker tan. Hey BeachyKeen! We saw these too, they are very nice looking suits. they had them at Macy's as well

Quote: Originally Posted by ddemayo Oh sorry should have told you the Perry Ellis outfit we got at Macy's. One set at Cherry Hill Mall and the other at King of Prussia. And my fiance's we just ordered online but there is a Joseph A Bank in the city of Philadelphia. Not sure what part of NJ you are in. Oops sorry, one last thing..... for thr Grooms Men's pants and the matching vest we only paid $75.00. So he treated both his brothers since it was only a $150. And his we got on sale for $295

Quote: Originally Posted by ap070680 Could you tell me what your Fiance's and Groomsmen are wearing to the wedding? Could you also tell me where you bought it? I am trying to find Linen Suits and I can't seem to find any. Thanks, Adrian Oh sorry should have told you the Perry Ellis outfit we got at Macy's. One set at Cherry Hill Mall and the other at King of Prussia. And my fiance's we just ordered online but there is a Joseph A Bank in the city of Philadelphia. Not sure what part of NJ you are in.

Quote: Originally Posted by AlisonJimmy How did you find out about that guy that you hired to do your hair and makeup? From a lot of people on this forum and a freind of mine used him.

Quote: Originally Posted by ap070680 Could you tell me what your Fiance's and Groomsmen are wearing to the wedding? Could you also tell me where you bought it? I am trying to find Linen Suits and I can't seem to find any. Thanks, Adrian Hey May Fiance is wearing this.....He is wearing it in the STONE Column Weave Color, if you click the color you can see the whole suit. He's not wearing a tie though, just a white dress shirt, Stays Cool 3-Button Wool Suit- Buy 1, Get 2 FREE! And his two brothers are wearing this.....except no jacket, they have a matching linen vest instead of jacket. So they are just wearing the vest, pants and a white dress shirt with the sleeves like rolled up and casual. Wide Herringbone Classic Fit Suit Jacket | Perry Ellis they all look really sharp......

From what I understand, you go to the SPA for your hair and Make-up. You actually have to make an Appointment...but like the other girl suggested ask them and see what they say! I am choosing not to use the SPA except for the messages, I actually gave my cousin, who is my TA, my hair and make-up appointment since they won’t let me substitute or exchange it for anything else. We booked the Master Suit and I have hired Fernando Fuentes and his hair stylist to come do our hair and make-up in the suit. I just didn’t want to be down at the salon, I would rather us be in the room drinking and getting ready together. As for the grooms room the night before…..it’s so hard to tell. I was there in October and there was lots of open rooms but it had just opened. My fiancé is going to his brother’s room the night before if need be and his brothers fiancé is going to spend the night with me. It will be fun no matter what……don’t stress over this. This is so small compared to the day

Can someone please help me!!! I am trying to understand the contract for the Dreams Ultimate Wedding Package. So 20 people are included in the package....and you pay $2760 for this package. Now according to the contract any additional guests for cocktail hour is $ 26 usd + 10 % + 15 % per person which is about $33.00 and for the reception its $ 48 USD + 15 % + 10 % per person which is about $61.00 per person. SO that’s a TOTAL OF $94.00 per person!!! And that doesn't even included the additional bottles of Champagne which is $ 38 usd + 15% service +10% tax per bottle!!! Now am I reading this wrong or is it really $94 a per person for any additional guest over the 20 included?!?! There is such a language barrier, lack of response and I have a hard time getting straight answers. If it is it is, but I just want to try and understand. And I will definitely be negotiating for we have 95 people already booked with another 15-20 still anticipated to book. And wedding is November 13, 2010. ANYONE WHO KNOWS PLEASE JUST LET ME KNOW.......MUCH APPRECIATE!!! :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by laurenvuitton Congrats!! What have you been taking - I have been having an awful time trying to lose weight, and only four more months!! I know, its so hard! I love to eat. But Thanks! Part of it I think is my nervous cause I am stressing my self out to lose the weight. I don't what they are, i can't even pronounce the words but I got them from the doctor. They are great, give me tons and tons of energy too

Quote: Originally Posted by giraffexx It took him almost a week and a half to confirm that he received my deposit. I think he travels a lot and that is the reason for his delayed responses. OK good! then I guess I will let it go a couple weeks. I just feel like nobody is emailing me back.....just a little frustrating. Sorry just needed to vent! :-)

Haven't been on here in a while! Been so busy. Hope everyone’s planning is going smoothly!!! I have been working out and watching what I have been eating as well. I've also been taking diet pill to help lose my 20 pounds. I have lost 15 so far and actually would like to loss 10 more.....so I'm not worried about putting any lbs on when I get down there!!! ha-ha. And so I can be very skinny.... :-) Also for those of you who booked Fernando; when you guys submitted your deposit to Fernando did he confirm that he received it?!? I have emailed him twice and still haven't heard anything.....I sent $435 so I just want a confirmation, it’s a lot of money to just wire to an account without getting a response that it was received!

Quote: Originally Posted by jesmcan Thanks for sharing and letting us know. I hope everything works out. Keep us posted on what happens. Hey! So I emailed Fernando and indicated that there was another bride on DW that had also booked him for her wedding to have hair and make-up on November 13, 2010 which was the same day as my wedding. In the email I said, "I wasn’t sure how this would work out being that we are at different hotels and I believe our weddings are at the same time. Please let me know for I have 7 girls (this includes me) who are confirmed for hair and make-up so I don’t want to find out at the last minute if there has been a change, it’s just too many people to leave in limbo". I received an email back just asking if I was having photos done before the wedding, cause if I was he would come around 10:30 then and we would be ready by 2:00. He didn’t say anything about another bride or wedding. I had to put a $435 deposit down. Not sure how it will work out…….I can’t get to nervous about this or worry too much. I am sure everything will work out in the end. Although the hair and makeup is the most important part for me as well. Worst comes to worst we will be taking a ride to the MAC in Cancun Chipotle99, How many girls do you have And did you also transfer your deposit to his sister’s account?? BTW did anybody else find it odd that you wire money to an account but don’t have a contract in place? Part of me thinks I should email over my own contract and have him sign it along with myself……would that we weird

We are having a DJ for the reception and the Mexican Trio for the Cocktail hour. Quote: Originally Posted by allegraapple I think we are going to have about the same # of people. What are you doing about music? ipod? dj? band? thanks, Allegra

Quote: Originally Posted by pbjwed Hi Ladies My wedding is November 11 and I got prices of 120 a night per person.. kids under 12 free Does your price include transportation to and from the Hotel as well? Our price includes transportation as well. The kids stay for free as well but they just have to pay for the transportation. :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by JD Hall Wedding OK, charter plane seems interesting....how do you arrange that? Through your travel agent. They can provide that, every so many seats you book you get free seats as well!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by aj42781 p.s I knew when reading your post you had to be from Philly because u said down the shore! ha...its only down the shore to us...i dont think people in other states call their shore that. lol HAHA that is too funny! i didn't even realize it.....Nah not having anything back here, we have about 100 people going, 75 already booked. so that is enough for us! Are you having something back here?? I know a lot of people who that, so it it is very common. I didn't think the $393 was that bad for 3 nights considering it includes your food and drinks......just because we have a very big drinking crowd so they will drink about $300 dollars worth a day.....so this is a major deal for them!!! A lot of them are bartenders.....so this is a treat to them and the staff is going to love this crowd cause they are major tippers

I think the timeline is a great idea!! It just helps keep you on track and to not fto orgot anything. This thread is so much better then one of the other ones i go on! The girls just really stress me out! And I always think why do I even go one there....haha Also in regards to the guys attire.....just wanted to let you know. My FI is going to try and get a light gray and white pin stripped linen suit. It is so sharp, no tie, just jacket and pants. And the stripped is very fine so it just looks awesome.....doesn't look like the seersucker look, which i like but he doesn't. I got the groomsman there outfitts and they are awesome. I got them like a creamish/tanins perry ellis linen pants w/ a matching linen vest. They have jackets too but we didn't get that. Bought them at Macys! they are just gonna wear white shirts with the sleevs rolled up, got the look from JCREW. In case you guys still needed an idea

Quote: Originally Posted by jesmcan Welcome! wow us northeast girls love November to married/get away Fernando is awesome, you won't be disappointed. Wow you have a lot done. We have 75 to! still waiting for another 30 or so but 75 would be good with us lol 150!!! wooahhhh Thanks!!! Thats b/c November is a great Month!!! ;-) Oh good I am excited to use Fernando, I am a Make-up girl so I want someone who will glam me up but not make me look like a drag queen!! I wish mine was about 75! that is the perfect number in my opinion! I am just trying to get as much done as I can so I can just chill towards the end and shop for some nice clothes to bring! lol You guys seem like you are on top of everything! that is great that alot of your responses are back too! I asked for mine to be returned by Augustr 31st

Quote: Originally Posted by colleenandclint Thank you so much fro sharing your website. This is the stage that I am in as I am just waiting to confirm a July 2011 date. Love how you added pictures of the resort. You really did a nice job. LOL Thank you so much!!! The website was so easy to work with, totally use them! you are more then welcome to use the pictures if you want! I think you can just copy and paste or I can email them if you need. My family and friends all laugh that I put all that up there but I saw another wedding website that had like nothing on it and it was soooo boring! Good luck with everything......don't listen to everything your hear on here, it can get you very stressed out for no reason! Everyone is different :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by aj42781 When is your wedding date im curious what ur guests are paying for 3nights if you dont mind me asking...and whats ur color scheme...we could share some decor if its same colors My wedding date is November 13,2010. When I orginally did the website, the pricing is what is stated below. My cousin said it has only changed about $20 since I sent my SAVE The dates out, which i sent out a year in advance.. Also I have a Charter plane or people can book their own airfare....The Charter Plane airfare has changed as well, it has come down. I am doing a brown and green and using a purple as my accent color. I'll be more then happy to give you any of my stuff when its over!! I'll never use it again. What is your color scheme?? Here are the prices i got quoted for: 3nights/ 4days Thursday November 11th to Sunday November 14th - Land only (hotel)- $393.95 per person - Land and Charter Plane- $1030 per person 3nights/ 4days Friday November 12th to Monday November 15th - Land only- $393.95 per person - No Charter Plane for these dates. Will need to book on own or Sharon can book this for you as well on the standard airline whichever you prefer! 4nights/ 5days Thursday November 11th to Monday November 15th - Land only- $516.00 per person - No Charter Plane for these dates. Will need to book on own or Sharon can book this for you as well on the standard airlines. Whichever you prefer! 7nights/ 8days Thursday November 11th to Monday November 18th - Land only- $882.00 per person - Land and Charter Plane- $1590.94

Hi!! I am getting married on November 13, 2010 at the Dreams Riviera Maya. I sent the Save the Dates out, sent the invites out, ordered dress, got it from Priscilla of Boston itsLinen and Venice Lace and I love it!! My sisters got their dresses, we got them from BCBG. I also booked Fernando!! I am excited to use him. He actually called me the other day! He has a great sense of humor and his english is good. Booked DJ, going to order the maracas/ hand fans/ parasols etc. Already have 70 people booked expecting 100 to a 150!! I am so excited. Can't wait

Quote: Originally Posted by aj42781 Thanks, il see if they have a website..that is a great price, may have to do a beach day soon! Who did you use to book wedding? did you use travel agent? A beach Day or a Beach Weekend!!! I booked my wedding through Dreams, Ana. I went down for a site visit in October the second week they opened and I loved it so much I booked it while I was there! I put my deposit down after I returned a month later. As for my travel arrangements, I am using a travel agent. It is actually my cousin. She is AMAZING!!! And I am not just saying that cause she is my cousin. A lot of our friends and family use her all the time because she is great, so nice and knows what she is doing. She works for Rosenblues Travel Agency and they are located in Cherry Hill and Downtown. She is actually booking through Apple Vacations and has rooms blocked out for us. You are more than welcome to contact her if you want, she is great!! Here is her info. Sharon Gallo [email protected] 1-800-233-3158. I actually just have all my guest contact her and she does everything. What I did was I created a wedding website with information about the trip, pricing information and her contact stuff. Then I sent out message in the bottles as my save the dates and I put our wedding website on their for a reference about the wedding along with her info. And everyone just contacts her!!! Here is my website if you would like to check it out to help you with your planning.http://www.theknot.com/ourwedding/DeannaDeMayo&JamesBurke . If you have any questions just let me know I’ll be more than happy to help!!! AND I'm not nor do I stress out at all with this wedding stuff!!!