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I should clarify, we did not have a dance floor!

well.......we tipped her 100 USD off the bat (after we paid full price for everything). 

I did also pay for full sound system etc, so was a little mad (3 hours at 180 is steep I think!).............as I thought that wasn't fair, but honestly, I don't think they can say we will give you this for free, etc. But the day of they really do go above and beyond!

As for food, it was all delicious!! We had the salmon or duo dreams for guests ( had the guest pick ahead and let Claudia know numbers for each). We had the organic greens salad and lobster bisque (which I was worried about, but it was the best part of the meal!). Also, our dessert was fabulous, kids and adults loved it! The "Bella Alaska". They also had kids meal options, so if you have young ones, not to worry. 

And believe me, when you have your wedding, you will know what a great deal it is to have it there!

Hope that helps a bit!

Hi all brides to be and those married at Dreams Cancun, 

I just got back yesterday from Cancun! We had the best trip ever and our wedding day was more than perfect!!!! All I can say is put your trust in the Dreams Cancun staff and they are AMAZING! 

I will write a full review, but just wanted to post a little something that might help some of you planning. 

First off, I thought I wanted some extra stuff and that this and that mattered......when we got there I kind of didn't care anymore. The setting is absolutely beautiful, Claudia made our wedding day more beautiful and amazing then I could have imagined (all I wanted was the ocean!). When I say "more than perfect" I truly mean that. EVERYONE involved with our wedding was fantastic and when I was there I did not worry about a thing! 

Bouquets..................you can have whatever you want, the flowers you see in the PDF are the kind that come with the package, but you can have any of those flowers arranged how you like (I have all orange lillies, done very simple, they were perfect!). 

Bascically, our dream wedding......................we had the Ultimate package, base (no extras except sound system and traded out cocktail hour for extra guests at dinner). We tipped Claudia after we paid her, and beleive me it was worth it. She threw in center peices, chair bows at the reception (that I"m not really into, but they looked fantastic), a DJ, lights on the dance floor, a massive wedding cake, flowers for the girls hair and so on. They really go above and beyond and KNOW how to put on a wedding! We had absolutely nothing to complain about in the slightest. Also, we did not upgrade photography or videography, and they took so many amazing pics, I don't think I could have found more beatutiful pics in a magazine! 

Try not to worry about stuff, because on your wedding day it will be perfect and your guest will LOVE dreams!!! Trust me!!!

Good luck in the planning, and I will write my review this week I hope and post some pics!!!!

Hey everyone!

1 week until I leave for Mexico!!!!!!! Yeah!!!

 

Just wondering if anyone knows how long dinner takes and then how long the reception is for? I want to make sure that my playlist is long enough!

 

Thanks

 

Hope everything is going well for all the brides with an upcoming wedding..........it will be great!

Mrs. Timpone, 

I traded stuff through email with Claudia, so far she has been fine with everything (we traded cocktail hour for extra guests at dinner). I don't think it will matter when you trade, I feel like they are used to it and have a standard for what you can trade etc. 

Hope that helps!

 

Mexicanbride10:

 

Here is Claudia's email

 

[email protected]

 

Hope you get in touch with her.

Wow, everyone is so so busy! way to go!

 

Thanks KelZavs20: for the recommendations on the beach! That helps a great deal and is kind of what I was thinking. Himitsu beach it is. 

 

Meldal101010: my wedding is on October 4th, 2010, so I may see you there!

 

 

Carolina 24: do you have the email for the minister? Do I need to email him our ceremony or can I give it to Claudia when I get there? Does anyone know? And Thank you for the link to the ceremonies, I loved loved loved the first one!

 

Also, did the salon confirm your appointments or not??? I have not received a confirmation yet. Should I call???

 

Thanks everyone for all your help!

 

Wow, countdown is on!!! Woot woot..............it will be a blast!!

Hey Ladies, 

Good luck to everyone with their upcoming weddings and weight loss! You can do it!!!!

 

I have a question for brides who have been to Dreams. 

 

We want to have our ceremony and reception on the beach, with the changes they made to the beach by the gazebo, we are not sure which beach to pick.  My personal taste is natural by the ocean. Which beach would you recommend for the ceremony and reception??? 

 

We are trying to make our programs and realized that we are missing some key details!! Claudia has not gotten back to me yet in over a week and we go in a month! 

 

Any suggestions/ help is greatly appreciated!!!!

 

Thanks!

Carolina24

We are getting married on October 4th, but flying in september 29th. Very close to yours!

 

Everyone, thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it and it helps me sort some things out.

 

Does anyone have any suggestions about resources for writing up the ceremony??

 

 

 

Hey!

So I haven't posted much on here before, but I have been doing lots of research and getting some great tips!!!

Thanks to everyone!

 

I do have some questions that people may be able to help me with.

1) Has anyone switched out the cocktail hour? What did you get for it? I would like to switch it for the cost of the extra guests for dinner.

 

2) Is the sound system for the reception compatible with iPod? Did you play music through dinner??

 

3) I really have no clue how to do this reception thing. We are going to have a first dance, but that is about it. ANy suggestions how to keep it fun and how to get the party started when dinner is finished???

 

4) what time do you recommend getting my hair and make-up done at? My wedding is at 4pm.

 

I'm sure that I will have a thousand more questions as time is counting down....only 6 weeks until we leave!

 

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

Jenn,

Thanks about the reassurance with Claudia (I should have known, she has been nothing but great so far).

Does ayone have Claudia as their planner??

I'm hearing all the great stories about Cecilia, but nothing about Claudia.

Anyone have any experience with her

Great review, really helpful tips. Thanks!

WOW! So sorry to hear about the gazebo for all the brides who have to deal with that. Good luck, and I know you will have a great day no matter what!!!

Hello everyone,

My name is Lee Atkinson,

My wedding date is October 4th, 2010

My wedding location is Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa in Cancun, Mexico.

I'm really excited to join and learn some helpful tips for planning a destination wedding!