Rosieanne

Anyone here from the London area?  Leaving for Dominican out of Toronto, Gran Bahia Punta Cana Esmeralda Feb 11th, 2012.  Were getting married Feb 16th at 4pm.  It's approaching fast!  

I'm going in Feb 2012...I would like to know how much to tip as well.

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WOW!!!

I always love maple glazed salmon with asparagus...yum.  Poor FI though

Do you have any pic's?  Would love to see how your hair turned out as I'm going to get my done there to!

Originally Posted by D.R bride to be 

Hi ladies,

 

I just got married at the GBP in November. I used their spa for my hair and make up. I was also really nervous about this, not knowing what it would look like lol. i actually was really happy with it. My package came with a free hair trial, which helped. They didn't speak English very well, so bring pics and practice your hand gestures But they are really good at what they do

 

I had my make up done as well. Did my own touch ups after, but I was happy with what they had done. It was $50 for make up and I think it was $70 for my hair.

 

Good luck!!

Originally Posted by jennifer1975 

I got married there in April and stayed in the Esmeralda section and it fantastic! It is beautiful, the staff is great, and it was much quieter than other areas of the resort. There were fewer children and the pool area was never crowded. Compared to what I saw at other areas of the resort I would highly recommend staying at the Esmeralda section over the other sections.

I'm getting married in 2 weeks at the Esmeralda on Feb 11th!  Is there any advice or tips that you would be willing to share with me?  I'm trying to plan everything, but most happens when you get down there....so anything you have for me would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you in advance,

Rosie

I'm SO getting one of those. I'm addicted to Esty, I got my save the date invitations from that site too.

I just love all the information that this site has to offer so far!  I'm from the London, Ont. area and getting married at the Gran Bahia Principe Esmeralda Feb 16th 2012.  Just booked our deposit to confirm the wedding date at the hotel, and they charged it twice, lol!  Hope that this is the only glitch...

Thanks for all the great ideas!

Great job! Your guests will be sure to love them.

mtrudell,

I'm getting married there Feb 16th 2012, just wondering how your wedding was?  Any advice or tips?  We booked at the Esmerelda side of the resort.

Thanks!

I booked at the Bahia Principe Esmeralda for Feb 2012 with a TA.  She quoted a group rate of $1881 pp, and I have already been told by some ppl that they wont be attending due to the cost...but the TA assures me that there should be a one time price reduction.  I don't really want to count on it though!! Then get this, children stay free....but not in the month of FEB!!!  It doesn't mention that until you go to book!

Rosie & Chris ~ Gran Bahia Principe Esmeralda Punta Cana Feb 16th, 2012!

Thanks! I will look forward to seeing them! Good Luck with your wedding planing a well, it is a beautiful resort.

We are planning our wedding for Feb 2012 at the Esmeralda. I have stayed at the Royal Golden 3 years ago but it that part of the resort had not been built yet. Are all the suites the same at the Esmeralda or do you have the option to upgrade for the wedding couple?