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thanks for posting:)

I like the glass idea but hope they don't break during traveling!

very nice!!

Take a lot of pics and then give a small photo album with a note inside telling them that you will mail them a cd of pics from the wedding/vacation. Should be relatively inexpensive and memorable

Quote: Originally Posted by Laura22610 We had our rehearsal dinner at El Patio. It was great! Here's a link to pictures the resort photographer took for us... Laura & Don And here is our ceremony... Attachment 4755 Laura! Thanks for posting!!!!! Your review has been so helpful. Great photos at El Patio (I can't open the ceremony pdf). I love your gift bags. Where did you get them? Did you schedule the welcome dinner directly with the restaurant? How soon did that have to be done?

Quote: Originally Posted by ebernard4985 I am still undecided about the DJ dilemma!!!!!!!! I cannot justify the amount of money they are upcharging with the DJ!!! It makes me feel like I am getting ripped off (oh wait... I am getting ripped off.. ha ha). I was at Sam's Club this weekend and they have the BOSE iPOD player for $259. I turned it up pretty loud in the warehouse and made John go to the next aisle to make sure it was clear and loud... HOLY CRAP WAS IT LOUD!!! It made me think that I can just use this for the reception..... I don't know if a DJ is necessary.... any thoughts Why are some of you going with a DJ or not using one? I am having the same issue. At first I thought I totally didn't want to spend the money but now I am having second thoughts. I want it to feel like a reception and don't know what it would be like with an ipod? Will we be missing out?We are probably going to have around 30 people attending(is that too small for a dj)? I also have a bose ipod docking station...maybe I should just use this??AHHH help....

Quote: Originally Posted by lilly129 I'm on week 2 of no response...so perhaps in 2 more weeks she'll answer my ONE question... On a sidenote - question for you wonderful ladies - how many weddings can Dreams have in a day? I thought I had been told two but I think there are three weddings on my day...and I was going to email Ana but I don't really want to wait 4 weeks for a response... Do any of you have a phone number for me to call her? Thanks! Casey Here it the number I used last time I called 011-52- (99 872-9200.I just asked for the wedding coordinator.

Hi Lori! I am getting married on the 30th:)

It has been almost a month since I have received a response from Ana....I am starting to become impatient. I know she has a lot of brides to tend to but a month?

Not sure if anyone has posted anything about this or not, but how do we pay for the remainder of our wedding (pkg, flowers, dj etc)? Is it due before the wedding or at the end of your stay?

Quote: Originally Posted by aj42781 anyone know if dreams has free internet in rooms? from what I read you have to pay for it unless you get go with the preferred club rooms

Quote: Originally Posted by rscherle Oh, and another issue- I really don't know where to start as far as getting everyone to the wedding. I have ppl coming from Iowa, NY, and Philly. Did you guys go with a TA, call the hotel, have ppl book online? This is my main priority right now and the source of much anxiety...any help would be appreciated! I created a wedding website and put all of my TA info on there so that my guests could call her directly to get pricing and to book their rooms.

Laura thank you sooooo much for posting the review! It has been very helpful:) Can't wait to see your pictures!

Quote: Originally Posted by allegraapple What are cello bags?? Wedding Gift Bags, Wedding Favor Bags, Personalized Gift Bags

Quote: Originally Posted by Dimenzi I got an email from Ana today and she attached a photo of a cake and some bouquet options. The photo of the cake had Cake Gold in the title but was only a single tier cake and was quite small. I assume that this is just the standard cake and the actual cake options on the Silver and Gold packages are similar to that on the Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort site. I can see that there are going to be some misunderstandings along with way with Ana as I asked her a simple question but got an answer I didn't really understand but hey, everything will be fine when we all meet her to finalise our weddings. Can you please post pics of the cake options ana sent you? thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by JerseyBride1981 Hi ladies, Just spoke with Wedding Coordinator and the centerpiece that I want is $75 each. Is that a standard price? Just asking as I am not familiar with the costs of floral arrangements. I will only need 5 so it's not that big of a deal. Thanks. I think that's reasonable. Mine also charges around $90

Quote: Originally Posted by normajeane77 Hey everyone, I wanted to tell you all about this great site for personalized cello bags..this is what I'm going to use for my welcome bags. Wedding Gift Bags, Wedding Favor Bags, Personalized Gift Bags very inexpensive, but so cute as you can personalize them! NormaJeane, Thanks for this post! I was looking for something like this:)

Is anyone getting married at the gazebo? It looks so beautiful on the DRC website....but little nervous with all the talk of how close it is to guests! I have heard that they are trying to block off areas when there is a wedding? Also I want to decorate it w/out spending tons of money. I was thinking of maybe looking into those round paper lanterns, on big on med and one small in my wedding colors and hanging them under the center (instead of flower pomanders). Any ideas or anyone who is thinking the same thing?

Quote: Originally Posted by Stacy015 Had to re-add picture to photobucket! Stacy, These are very pretty bm dresses!! Where did you find them?

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? Hi Ashlynn! I totally understand where you are coming from! I have decided to go with the resort photographer(as many people have seemed very pleased with their pics). I will have prob 25 people at my wedding and debating whether to do the dj or ipod. I would love to have a dj but it costs so much and would it be odd to have a dj for such a small crowd?

hi SummerDawn! I completely understand how you feel. I felt the same way a month ago. We are going to have a small wedding with on child....so it had to be a resort that allowed kids. We ended up picking Dreams Riviera Cancun. I liked that they had premium alcohol a swimup bar, no reservations for the restaurants and a heated pool. Also the rooms look pretty and the beach looks nice. They have a fb page if you want to check it out. To help you decided I would call a couple different travel agents and get their opinions. Also I looked on expedia just to look at hotel pics and then went to trip advisor and read TONS of reviews. It was a lengthy process but worth it!!! good luck to you:)

Hi and Welcome! I am also getting married Nov 2010 at Dreams Riviera Cancun. I decided on this hotel b/c they allow children and my sister will be bringing her baby. Be sure to check out their page on FB. Let me know if you have any questions:)

Quote: Originally Posted by foxytv We used Angels Accents and LOVED them! Now, my bouquet and 2 BM bouquets are on display at our home! I love your flowers. Can you tell me what kinds were used in the BM's bouquets or maybe even post an up close pic of them. Also love the starfish!!!!

Does anyone have pricing from the salon or spa? I have emailed the resort but no response yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by beachykeen As far as I know, they are the photographers that are always at the resort now and will do the photos included in any of the packages. Here's a link to their website. Adventure Photos Thank you for posting this link!!!