DMB1980

MY FI is a first generation Dominican.

We dated for 5 years and then we got engaged. We've been together a total of 6 years

did you book ur excursions thru the people at the hotel??

Thanks I was looking for some good music!!

Your passes are awesome. I cant wait to use ana for my invites.

Yes, girl everyone helpped me too. I just kept planning, and if they cant picture it, or dont agree with it they can stay home.

Thanks to everyone for the words of encouragement. I know that you all know that you just get those days where everything just seems like there is sooooooooo much to deal with. I am so happy that I found this place because now I know that I am not in it alone. We're family.....lol

Hugs for everyone.

I don't know if it is me, but I am trying to explain the concept of a destination wedding to my family. Something simple yet elegant. That is what I am going for. However, it is turning into so much more. I now have 5 bridesmaids, and they want me to add junior bridesmaids, flower girl, and a ring bearer. HEEEELLLLOOOOOO!!!!!! That defeats the purpose of the simple yet elegant....lol It is my day and I am trying to get the family including the FI to understand, but I am not being heard right now. ARRRGGHHHH!!!! I apologize if this was commented on before, or if there is another thread, But I just had to speak my mind for a minute.

Congrats and welcome to the forum

Congrats and remember to have fun while planning.

Hey,

Im not Jamaican, but I am from Barbados. The traditional cake is a "fruit" cake ir rum cake." It is all types of fruit ground up like cherries, rasins, prunes, tuti fruti (which is kind of spicy) and sometimes nuts. It has spices in it like cinnamon and nutmeg, and it is all soaked in Rum. It is a very heavy cake, but alot of people like it. It is not like American fruit cake it is dark and sometimes referred to as "Black" cake. It is an acquired taste. The resort wont substitute the fruit cake for a "regular" or yellow cake? Hope this helps.

I am happy to hear everything went well. I actually contacted carlos last night. I want to use him for my wedding in Punta Cana next summer. He was very pleasant and i am already looking forward to working with him.

We will Be getting married here at home. Just the 2 of us hopefully no one will know......lol

I was thinking of using Beach Chic, but my FI doesn't like that, but I think people should know what that means. What do you think?

Congrats Im getting married next year in DR as well. We visited Dreams, the Paradisus, Melia and Cap Cana, a few others as well, but I dont remember them all. We really liked Dreams and the Melia, and we choose the Melia. Good Luck!!

I guess I just go ahead and plug myself in.....lol

Denise & Julio: August 7, 2010- Melia Carib Tropical

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September 2009

Clare & Ross: September 7, 2009 - Ocean Blue (date to be confirmed)

Chris & Martin: September 9, 2009 - Ocean Blue (date to be confirmed)

Lori & Keith: September 9, 2009 - Excellence, Punta Cana

Kenya & Eddie Sept. 12, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana

Kim & Jason September 18, 2009 - Dreams Palm Beach

Kristy & Vince: September 19, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana

October 2009

Carmen & Tiny: October 09, 2009 - Catalonia Bavaro Beach, Punta Cana

Jeannie & Jorge: October 10, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana

Jen & Dave: October 10, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana

Darcy & Dave: October 11, 2009- Melia Caribe Tropical- Punta Cana

Angela & Jason: October 20, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana

Kelly & Pablo: October 22, 2009 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana

Jenny & Matthew: October 27, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical

c & d: October 27, 2009 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana

November 2009

Tanya & Joe: November 4, 2009 - Palladium Palace, Punta Cana

Veronica & Paul: November 5, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana

Lisa & Jim: November 5, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena Punta Cana

Sandra & Rob: Novemeber 7, 2009- Ocean Blue/ Sand Golf & Beach Resort

Erin & Trent: November, 9, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical

Rosa & Eddie: November 10, 2009 - Barcelo Bavaro Palace

Leslie & Gerry: November 16, 2009- Majestic Colonial

Andrea & Chris: November 24, 2009, Majestic Elegance

Krista & Dave: November 25, 2009 - Sirenis Tropical

Annida & Sante: November 27th, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana

December 2009

Julie and Rob: December 4, 2009 - Grand Palladium Punta Cana

Amber and Dan: December 5, 2009 - Majestic Colonial

Tara and Philip: December 7, 2009- Majestic Elegance

Nonnie and Marj: December 10,2009-Grand Palladium Punta Cana

Beth and Ian: December 12, 2009- Excellence Punta Cana

Lindsay and Tracy: December 31, 2009 - Majestic Colonial

January 2010

Jacqueline & Craig: January 5, 2010 - Sirenis Tropical

Nicole & Michael: January 23, 2010 - Bavaro Princess

Shelby & Michael: January 23, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana

Jocelyn & Michael: January 25, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana

Lisa & Adam: January 2010, Dreams Punta Cana

Nicole & Chad: January 12, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana

February 2010

Anne & Tim: February 20, 2010 - Jellyfish Restaurant (Staying at Melia)

Amber & John: February 27, 2010, Paradisus Palma Real

March 2010

Jennifer & Cory March 13 2010- Palma Real Punta Cana

Kim & Ron March 17, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana

Diane & Devin March 25 2010 - Paradisus Palma Real

Anna & Lawrence March 26 - Majestic Colonial

Erin & Pat March 27 2010 - Dreams Palm Beach

Lindsay & Seth March 28 2010 - Paradisus Palma Real

April 2010

Courtney & Michael April 13, 2010 - Grand Palladium Punta Cana

Tracy & Mike - April 13, 2010 - Grand Palladium Royal

Vanessa & Eddie April 16, 2010 - Majestic Colonial

Steph & Jason April 16, 2010 - Grand Palladium Palace Punta Cana

Alli & Darren April 19, 2010- Majestic Colonial Punta Cana

Tammy & Ryan April 19, 2010- Grand Paradsie Bavaro(Alli were getting married next door)

Crystal & Tyler April 20, 2010-Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana

Jennifer & Trevor April 21, 2010 - Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana

Helen & Scott April 21, 2010- Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana

Dianne & Adam April 21, 2010 - Grand Palladium Punta Cana

Jess & Aaron April 22, 2010 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana

Stacey & Eric April 22, 2010 - Dreams La Romana

Erin & Jeremy April 28, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana

Amanda & Craig April 28*, 2010 - Grand Palladium Punta Cana

May 2010

Jennnifer & Trevor May 11th 2010 - Majestic Colonial

Rosa & Larry May 15th, 2010 - Excellence Punta Cana

Heather & George May 15th 2010 - Dreams La Romana

mary & joey may 21st, 2010- dreams punta cana

Lauren & Nate May 18, 2010- Majestic Colonial

Sara & Adam May 22nd, 2010 - Indecided, Punta Cana (Palladium, Dreams, Iberostar or Excellence)

Iris and Mike May 27, 2010 - Majestic Colonial

Rebecca and Hector May 27, 2010-Grand Palladium Punta Cana

Shanelle & Michael ~ May 28, 2010 ~ Paradisus Punta Cana

Susan & Roberto ~ May 28, 2010 ~ Dreams Punta Cana

Valerie & Jake May 29, 2010- Dreams La Romana

June 2010

Bobbi And Tyler: June 4th 2010 Majestic Colonial

Jen & Joe: June 5, 2010, Dreams Palm Beach

LaToya & Micah: June 18, 2010 Dreams Punta Cana

July 2010

Natasha & Benjamin - July 2, 2010 Dreams Punta Cana

Lynette and Darnel July 13, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana

Laura & Zach July 15, 2010 - Majestic Colonial or Grand Palladium Palace

Jenn & Andrew - July 21, 2010 - Majestic Colonial, PC

Liz & Miguel - July 26, 2010 - Undecided location {Santiago, Puerto Plata, or Punta Cana

James and Jessica- July 17, 2010 -Paradisus Punta Cana

August 2010

Jeanette & Julio - undecided Punta Cana, (PPC or PPR) Aug 2010

Linda & Robin: August 3, 2010 - Paradisus Punta Cana

Denise & Julio: August 7, 2010- Punta Cana- Melia Carib Tropical

October 2010

Autumn & Dominic - Oct 16th, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana

Michele & Andrew - Oct 19th, 2010 - Majestic Colonial

Luciel & Emil - Oct 20th, 2010 - Melia Caribe Tropical

July 2011/ 2012

Yvonne and Andrew- last week of july 2011/ 2012 (money dependant), dreams la romana

It looks good. I love your colors. Anything bright makes a good strong statement.

Your STD are looking good. I tried to use photoshop but the STD I created wasnt the right size so I have to tweak it a little bit. I cant download any of the templates because I am not high enough yet. But keep up the good work. Yours look good.

Hello All,

My name is Denise. Wedding date is August 7, 2010, and it will be in Punta Cana Dominican Republic.