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I need advise. I'm so confused about what I want to do for the reception. I want to have a private reception with a DJ so that all the speeches and first dances can happen, but I'm concerned about the price.We are having around 30-35 people come. If we have the dinner at the Steakhouse, which is free, will that be too many people to have in the restaurant? I was thinking about renting the Wet bar or Parrot bar for after dinner with the DJ. Do you think this is a good idea?

Awesome. Thanks for the suggestions.

My stress is that everyone was so excited at first, now I keep hearing about people talking behind my back about how selfish I am that I chose to do a destination wedding. This is the reason I chose to leave the country for my wedding in the first place...so that the people I was obligated to invite at home won't be able to make it and only my closest family and friends will be there to share my day!!

Congratulations..That's so exciting..I can't wait to be saying the same thing!

Does anyone know of a website to get cheap personalized ribbon? What's the normal price?

I'm torn between ballerina slippers and flip flops. I'm leaning more towards the slippers though..

Thsi is an awseome site for helping you plan! Congrats!!

Those look great. Thanks for the template!

They look great!

Your invitations look great. Where did you get the outer pocketfold for the invites? Did you make them or order them online?

Your review answered every question I had about Dreams!! Thanks so much! I'm second guessing my choice to have my wedding at Majestic Colonial because they charger for every little thing. To have an open bar would cost me $4000 for 40 people there. Open bar was included with your package right?

Hey ladies. I was originally planning to have my wedding at Majestic Colonial, but their prices are crazy. Is anyone having a private reception at the Melia? I have around 35-40 people coming so if anyone has pricing info please let me know. Thanks so much!! Congrats to everyone!!

I emailed the Catamaran tour complany to find out info. This is what they emailed me back: -The catamaran fits up to 40 guests. -The price per person: 59 US$ -You can charter your own boat for $1400 for just you and your guests. You can customize what you want to be included as far as food for and extra $8pp. Drinks are already included in the price.The cruise is for 4 hours (I think we're going to take our guests on this as a thank you for them travelling so far for our wedding) This is their website: Viva Colonia Tropical - Sailcatamaran and Snorkel Adventure

Also...How do you book the photographer and DJ? Is it through Sandra, or do you contact them on your own?

I'm getting married at majestic Colonial In Sept 2010. My plans so far are to have the beach cermony, dinner at the steakhouse, and then a private party at the Wet bar or Parrot bar. I was thinking about the flowers and centerpieces...since it's so hard to get in contact with Sandra, how do choose what you want? Do you wait until you're already down there??

I emailed Sandra with a couple of issues the other day becasue I noticed somethings in the wedding options have changed. These were her responses: •The $500 an hour option-What if I have a DJ and I would want to have the International bar instead? What would the price difference be? [sandra de la Cruz]-Sorry, this is a rate that just include national drinks. International open bar should be paid per person per hour as stated, full price for the first hour and half price for following hours. •What's the difference between the Traditional Dominican Band and the Trio?[sandra de la Cruz]-Both are Dominican, but the tradicitonal Dominican band is called Perico Ripiao, and it is the only thing they play (kind of a fast meringue) and the Trio will play different type of music •What does the decorations for ceremony include for $348? [sandra de la Cruz]-Up to 40 guests, sashes for the chairs, tulle for the gazebo, runner for the table, crystal vases with flowers for the aisle-These are extra decorations. They also have decoration packages for the reception too. •Can I have a photographer other than the one offered in the packages-Tropical? [sandra de la Cruz]-We, the resort work with Tropical Pictures for photography and Brightlight for Dvd, find attached the memo that explains our policies about photography / videography -There's an $300 fee to bring in an outside photograher •Do you have any DJ recommendations? [sandra de la Cruz]-We work with the resort Dj’s not external ones.

Quote: Originally Posted by Oryx Wedding Packages Majestic Colonial & Elegance Wedding Pkg $1,750.00 attachment For Catholic and Civil ceremonies Majestic Symbolic Wedding Pkg (Colonial & Elegance) $1,250.00 attachment For renewals or symbolic ceremonies Flowers Upgraded Bride's bouquet Upon request Maid of honor 55 + 16% each Mother corsage 40 + 16% each Boutonnières 6 + 16% each Basic Center Piece 50 + 16% each * All in tropical flowers. More options upon request. Reception Dinner Reception at La Barcaza Boat Information upon request Private Reception Dinner at Wet bar / Parrots Bar / Ballroom 55 + 26% Dinner + set up (per person) More options on request Private Reception Dinner at the beach 65 + 26% Dinner + set up (per person) More options on request Special Private Party Reception at La Barcaza Boat Information upon request Wet bar / Parrots bar / Ballroom $300.00 decoration + set up Renting the area Beach area $400.00 decoration + set up Renting the area DJ, sound system and microphone-3 hrs $600.00 Extra hour $225 Sound system $250.00 Open Bar 15 + 26% per person per hour National Open Bar 25 + 26% per person per hour International Open Bar 35 + 26% per person per hour Premium Open Bar Special Private Party at the Disco Disco / Sports bar $500.00 per hour *No longer than 11:00 p.m. DJ National Open Bar see above Extras Daypass (elegance / colonial) $50.00 For the wedding day Dance Floor $550.00 Executive white tent $465.00 Light cones $300.00 2 cones Photos / DVD attachment Caribbean Live band $1,200.00 More options upon request Floklore show $1,500.00 *45 minutes exhibition Mini carnival show $1,500.00 *45 minutes exhibition Perico Ripiao (Traditional Dominican Band) $400.00 per hour Trio $300.00 per hour Projector 240+16% Screen 80+16% Cigar Roller $450.00 One hour exhibition+50 cigars US$5.00 additional cigars Fireshow $500.00 7-8 minutes exhibition Decoration for the ceremony $348.00 *Up to 40 guests Sashes $5.00 Each one Table runners $25.00 Each one Aisle Runner $100.00 Each one Tiffany Chairs for receptions $525.00 30 chairs Tiffany Chairs for receptions $725.00 60 chairs Tiffany Chairs for receptions $1,000.00 100 chairs Reception decor. Pkg 1 $250.00 Reception decor. Pkg 2 $435.00 Reception decor. Pkg 3 $760.00 Spa attachment Contact to: [email protected] Rates are subject to change, and are expressed in US$ Decoration pacakages PCK 1 -- $250 Chair sashes + table runners Min. 20 ppl PCK 2 -- $435 Chair sashes + table runners + table centerpieces + printed menus + Plates Min. 20 ppl PCK 3 -- $760 Chair sashes + table runners + table centerpieces + printed menus + Plates + Tiffany chairs Min. 50 ppl I hope this helps... this is the latest I received from Sandra. They have made so many changes to their wedding options. Sandra just sent me all those links also. I emailed her for some clarification on some things and this was her response: •The $500 an hour option-What if I have a DJ and I would want to have the International bar instead? What would the price difference be? [sandra de la Cruz]-Sorry, this is a rate that just include national drinks. International open bar should be paid per person per hour as stated, full price for the first hour and half price for following hours. •What's the difference between the Traditional Dominican Band and the Trio?[sandra de la Cruz]-Both are Dominican, but the tradicitonal Dominican band is called Perico Ripiao, and it is the only thing they play (kind of a fast meringue) and the Trio will play different type of music •What do the decorations for ceremony include for $348? [sandra de la Cruz]-Up to 40 guests, sashes for the chairs, tulle for the gazebo, runner for the table, crystal vases with flowers for the aisle •Can I have a photographer other than Tropical Pictures? [sandra de la Cruz]-We, the resort work with Tropical Pictures for photography and Brightlight for Dvd, find attached the memo that explains our policies about photography / videography •Do you have any DJ recommendations? [sandra de la Cruz] We work with the resort Dj’s not external ones. I hope this helps with some questions.

Hi everyone!! I'm from Long Island. I'm getting married Sept 3, 2010 at the Majestic Colonial in Punta Cana. Can't wait...I'm so excited I found this website.

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I love you review!! What did you end up spending for the open bar because there's so many questions about their pricing?? Was is per person, per hour or a flat rate?

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