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Quote: Originally Posted by shae hi ladies! just wanted to share my diy stuff... :: centerpiece :: inspiration :: instead of using river rocks as a filler i'm going to use beach sand so it's one less thing to bring to mexico and i'll save money! i might buy a few artificial flowers or purchase single stems at a florist in mexico. i bought these wooden planters at ikea which are about $5 each. i might tie a ribbon around it. i'm not sure if i should paint them white or if i should leave them raw for a more natural, beachy feel. not sure yet. thoughts? since real sea fans won't pass through customs i'm going to buy artificial ones and maybe paint them or leave as is since red is one of wedding colors. :: favors :: set of magnets :: clear top tin canister from specialtybottle.com $0.63 each. clear glass marbles from michael's (sale price $1/bag). magnets from michael's about $5? for pack of 50. designed and printed the graphics myself on laser print paper. :: swizzle sticks :: used bamboo skewer sticks that i already have at home. used wraphia for top that i have at home too! designed and printed graphics myself on laser paper. :: escort cards :: this is just a mockup so it got a little roughed up inspiration I LOVE YOUR DESIGNS!!! WOW I need to get on the ball!

LaurBrey I LOVE THEM. How many did you make and can you tell me the expenses?? Would yo mind emailing me [email protected] LOVE THEM!

YOUR PICTURES ARE GREAT!! CONGRATS!!! THAT VEIL IS STUNNING!~!!! Cant wait to hear all about it.. I have to agree about Ana. When you meet her in person she is FANTASTIC.. Maybe because of the language barrier its difficult! I am so excited!

love coreykristals SITE!

PB and J Janine & Pete 11-11-2010 Dreams Riviera Cancun

LILY, Can you send that to me? I will be bringing my own photgrapher as well!! thanks! [email protected]

Large Beach Tote Bag Promotional Custom Imprinted With Logo Heavy Cotton Canvas Tote Bag Promotional Custom Imprinted With Logo Rope Tote Promotional Custom Imprinted With Logo MORE TOTES....

I was thinking of using a canvas bag for my welcome bags (they can use this as a beach bag at the wedding) then take it home and use for grocery shopping?? Small Thunder Two-Tone Shopper Tote Bag Promotional Custom Imprinted With Logo

Quote: Originally Posted by allegraapple Hey Angela, Are you doing a videographer also, or just the photographer? We haven't finalized anything yet. We might have a family friend do our photos - but we're thinking we might want a video also. Our weddings are 4 days apart, so maybe there will be some things we can share.... -Allegra Princess, I have looked at all the suites.. Here is a link to see pics from our visit... Hope this helps! Snapfish: Share:Registration We are actually staying from Sun-Sun and getting the MasterSuite then heading to Secrets Maroma for 6 nights for our honeymoon! (Master is on 2nd floor and has an incredible window and view and our friends are getting the Gov. which is is on the 1st floor and has an amzing plunge pool and deck with jacuzzi (gov is more expensive) not sure what rate your TA got u..... we are using their room the day of the wedding to walk directly to the beach wedding... make sure you request that side of the hotel when yoo book your room... Its a nice touch.................... hope this helps

what is everyone doing for invitations?

Nick Carter Photography Inc. , Nick Carter Weddings

Quote: Originally Posted by jfazzina Chelsey, You will be getting married on the 5th of Nov!! Congrats!!! We will arrive at DRC either on Sunday or Monday the 8th! we are getting married on the 11th... Fill me in... We will have around 90 guests attending... what are your colors?? Chesley- Who are you using for a photgrapher? I just heard from Ana that it will cost me 650.00 to rent the PROJECTOR for the welcome party?? OK - this is INSANE!!! Again this has to be a mistake...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ashlynn039 Ladies - How many of you are paying for the DJ and how many of you are just bringing an Ipod? I'm struggling with this because the DJ is so expensive, but I feel like if he's good could really make the wedding FUN. But I'm a big fan of photography.. and I feel like to maintain our budget I either can get the photographer I really want, or the DJ - but not both. And I feel a little selfish because I know our guests would enjoy the DJ far more than they will about a great photographer being there! What are your thoughts and what are you going with? Ashlynn, We can share a photgrapher and he is not that expensive!!!! OH and you have to get the DJ!! email me [email protected]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ashlynn039 Thanks for sharing! It looks beautiful Do you know if it's always that windy? ASHLYNN & BOO- THE NOVEMBER 2010 BRIDES: I know you are getting married before and after me in November. Did you either of you pick a PHOTOGRAPHER I am bringing Nick Carter who has won THE KNOT awards for the past 2 years! He is located in Westchester NY and is very REASONABLE and his work is amazing! Check out NICKCARTERWEDDINGS.COM JUST AN IDEA.. I know someone is going with Erin Medina (she does great work but seems pretty pricey!) just a thought to check him out!! Janine & Pete November 11th Bride! )

Quote: Originally Posted by rdsjcr When are you going for your site visit? We went down Jan 31st.... I am a BIT STRESSED! Did Ana tell any of you that they were moving the wedding site to the opposite side of the beach where the kayacks were She told us they were and NOW she just wrote an email saying mgmt didnt approve the change WHAT? She told us that it was already in the works! I would have never booked if we knew this? I have already had people starting to book ... Please tell me she told you all the same thing HELP! im so fustrated! I dont want to get married on a beach RIGHT NEXT TO A BAR AND SWINGS! She even went as far to say that they were cleaning up the space that had shrubs that were on the side of the hotel. She is saying we MISUNDERSTOOD HER! I was with a another bride and our Fiance's and we ALL didnt make it up!? I am PRAYING that this will be cleared up with an email to the manager of the resort. Clearly there is a HUGE Misunderstanding!!

Quote: Originally Posted by leighkarem I did a site visit and NO they do not give a discount. I have 63 guests already booked and confirmed and they really could give a crap!! I tried! The resort is beautiful and you will not be disappointed--i promise. I am having my ceremony on the beach-it is really pretty and we are having the reception on the deck. You literally walk off the beach and onto the wooden deck. It is perfect and is right next to the infinity pool. At night the whole resort has all different pretty lighting. Hope this helps. You should confirm with Ana and make sure they credit your stay for your wedding. We were able to get the 90 per person a night

Quote: Originally Posted by Chelsey & Travis Hello! I have just booked our wedding for November 5, 2010 at DRC. I'm just beginning the wedding planning process and obviously have many questions. But mostly I am wondering...does anyone have information on wedding ceremony locations at the resort? Pictures would be extra helpful! Chelsey, You will be getting married on the 5th of Nov!! Congrats!!! We will arrive at DRC either on Sunday or Monday the 8th! we are getting married on the 11th... Fill me in... We will have around 90 guests attending... what are your colors??

Quote: Originally Posted by cathyandchin Buenos dias chicas! I have the Ultimate package and I am going to get the Mexican Trio but I'm not sure if I should have them play their set for the cocktail hour (day before wedding), ceremony, or reception. I was thinking during the ceremony (we're doing the beach) because the cocktail hour is going to be socializing time and the reception we'd just do the iPod. Thoughts?? Cathy we are thinking of adding a tequila tasting the night after the wedding and using the mariachi band then.. we figured it would be a nice touch... anyone have any thoughts?

Quote: Originally Posted by Boo Sorry for the multiple posts but I just wanted to note that using an ipod we ladies then rent the sound system for USD 180 per hour for the reception, DJ is USD 1200 for 3 hours if I remember correctly, and then you also get cold fireworks, extra lighting etc. So if you wanted to have 3 hours of music regardless, you are comparing USD 600 for Ipod or USD 1,200 for DJ - that stressed me out personally when it dawned on me dj is 300 per hr... so 900 for the 3hrs!

Quote: Originally Posted by saymyname74 When is your wedding? November 11, 2010!!!! 4pm

Quote: Originally Posted by saza175 jfazz..... so, if it rains the night of your wedding, and you can't have your dj inside the closed restaurant, then i guess that means you can't have your first dance etc. I am not sure what other brides are doing for PLAN B if it rains? I wonder if they can set up the outside deck that is covered and have it there (where the actual ceremont takes place if it rains I will have to ask. The ballroom has an awful red carpet, so we will not have our reception in there even if it rains. It looks like the hall near DESIRES bar was set up for either a cocktail party or reception in some pics I saw. I think you could get away with it if you have a small group. I am going to have over 80-90 people??!! Yikes! Im a bit nervous- but I know DREAMS will do a great job! I just got my contract!! Save the Dates will go out Saturday!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by ashlynn039 my ceremony is at 4:00 on november 15th.. I'm a little worried about the sunset since i think it's around 5. But i just figured i would have pictures taken beforehand possibly? I'm not sure! ashlynn, my wedding is on the 11th and we are getting married at 4;30 sunset is around 5:30 so you will have plenty of sun. I am not going to start our cocktail hr until 5:30 that way we dont miss it!! So din is 630-9:30 then head to desires

Quote: Originally Posted by amberm410 has anyone had ana confirm all their choices for the wedding? My wedding is 7 weeks away and i can never seem to get a straight answer from her. I am a little worried since everything she has ever sent me has been so vague and over e-mail so i have not seen one document such as a contract to show what is going on for my wedding. Well.. I should say she sent me a contract that stated my date and time but pretty much everything else said tbd and when i asked her about a contract she said it was all good since it is all verbal through our e-mails. Has anyone else ran into this? Maybe i am being worrried for no reason but i wanted a little reasurance that they have us down for everything we have chose so far. i suggest you get a contract with everything from the tables to the flowers in an email confirmed from her. Maybe cc a sales manager. Ana is fantastic in person but she is very busy and seems to not have an exact idea since mgmt isnt clear either. I met with her on the 1st and plan to go back a month before the wedding to confirm all in writing. This is your big day- so make sure all is in order! I have heard great reviews and the place is so nice- service is great- and food was wonderful! Your guests will love it!! Congrats on your wedding! And please post a long review when you get back from your honeymoon! Thanks!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Princess402 Me too! I asked Ana about having my dinner in one of the restaurants and she said they would never do this! Geesh. I wonder if the dinner would still cost the same as if you had it on the pool deck or beach, etc.? Your wedding reception can be held in one of the closed restaurants if it rains, the only problem is if you have dj they cant play in this area. I was told the dj couldnt be in any of the restaurants...The other thing is you wont know what restaurant is closed until that week.

Quote: Originally Posted by nbills511 Hi girls....does anyone know the price per person for the buffet? Also, I've read on other threads that you can forego the cocktail hour in your package in exchange for about 10 more people for dinner. Have any of you been able to do that with your packages? Thanks! Nicole Price per person buffet; $48 per person appz and cocktail hr: $26 per person Total 74 per person.. Has anyone had any luck being able to change the buffet menu We want to go with the international but want to change a few things. Ana said she would get bk to us. The crab won tons at dreams are AMAZING!