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That sounds selfish to me, this is your day and you should be able to do what ever you want. I wouldn't worry about it you can't please everyone, people still like to complain. If they really want to be there they would make the extra effort.

I would choose dress 1 it just seems more appropriate and is really pretty. Good luck!

we have been together for 5yrs and when we get married it will be 5 1/2yrs

I voted $1000-$2000, my dress was $900 plus alterations.

I agree, you should definately give her the gift bag. If that was me I would feel awkward not giving her the gift bag.

Thanks, I got a little worried because someone was saying it was an extra $200, but I have also checked into it also and thank goodness that price I heard is wrong. Thanks again

Thanks for letting me know, do you have any idea what the prices are?

I am getting married at the Iberostar Laguna Azul, I had a very hard time choosing the resort but I went with my gut and chose it. It looks very nice and the reviews seemed great. Hope that kind of helps, it's a tough choice.

Pls let me know if the luggage tags are still available, or how many you have left, thanks.

Reena & Adam October 20,2010 Iberostar Laguna Azul, Varadero

Quote: Originally Posted by midnight24 yeah i thought it would be cheaper too. this is what i found out from a travel agent friend and through some research of my own. that most group rate quotes are based upon 10 or 20 guests. they will offer you a perk as an example for every 10 guests 1 goes for free. so say 20 people book 2 guests go for free. meaning that most likely the bride & groom go for free. well when they offer those type of deals they actually raise the price to pay for that 'free' guest. so in the long run your guests end up paying more money to go. in my opinion i don't think that is fair. if you are planning a DW you shouldn't expect people to spend all this money to be there and pay for you. especially when over half of the people who do these things aren't even getting married legally (they do it before). but like i said that is my opinion. i contacted about 10 different places and got price quotes and i referenced them all with the same travel companies websites online...and everytime is was at least $300-600 more per person. also, another issue with booking group rate quotes is putting down a $200 non-refundable deposit for guests to hold the spot. that is a lot of money to shell out for people in advance who may or may not book. The Perk we got was if we got the 21st person booked we would get a $1000, with that money (if we got it, which I doubt because I am only expecting 17) we were going to make it appox. $50 dollars cheaper for everyone.

I like the 2nd one the best.

Quote: Originally Posted by bholthof If it helps, we paid the deposit for our guests to hold x number of seats. They then had to call and make thier own travel arrangements and pay thier own deposits before the final payment date - maybe you can do something like this to hold the cheaper rate? When is your wedding?? My wedding is in October the people i really want there have been notified since last October. The quote I have is for the Iberostar Laguna Azul.

I can get this resort for cheaper but because most of my people can't come up with the money for the early booking bonus, I've had to switch airlines. My TA says that they only have direct flights out of Calgary once a week, so should I just tell them to book it themselves or do you think I should just book this, the quote expires in a couple of days. I don't know what to do

the one I want is 1480 + 200 (taxes) for 7 nights flying out from calgary.

I am really wanting to book this resort and it is 1480 + taxes (200) AI and some people are saying thats too high, but I'm not sure it is.

I am getting married in Cuba and what is the acceptable price range to ask my guest to pay for my destination wedding?

I completely agree with tonyandtricia's response.

I love this site everyone is so nice and helpful!! Thanks

Hi, I too would also love to see the pictures, pls email me at [email protected]. Look forward to seeing them, thanks again.

I agree, go with the pink one.

I really aprreciate all the replies, great advice. It is just so hard choosing one. The only reason I am re-thinking the barcelo is I've heard that the mosquitos are terrible at this particular resort. I know that shouldn't be the only reason for not going there but I don't want my guests to hate me for bringing them there.

I am getting married in cuba and can decide between the Iberostar Laguna Azul & the Barcelo Marina Palace. I really like both but the reviews of the Barcelo Marina Palace are making me wonder about this resort.

i'm getting married in cuba in october