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Awe Thanks Dania! You are too sweet Ok, so here are the answers to your questions: -What wedding package did you choose? I ended up going with the 2011 Aqua package (modified of course). I originally had the 2010 but nearly flipped when I realized it wasn't open bar and I was going to be paying out the A** to add that on, so thankfully Lauren Harder told me about the option to switch to the 2011 package, which worked out pretty well. -I love your bouquet, how much did you pay for it? also, the centerpieces are amazing, how much did you pay for them? Bouquet was $180 + tax. I brought the starfish bouquet jewelry with me... I left it with Leni De Los Santos in the romance office, so if they still have them and you don't want to buy them (they were pretty expensive, I bought 10) I'd ask her if that is an option My centerpieces for the cocktail hour were $15 each + tax, and we ended up having 5 tables. I brought my own seashells for these, again I left those there too. I went with the fake orchids for these since they were way cheaper and you really couldn't tell the difference. My centerpieces for the reception were $185 each + tax. This covered the flowers and the 4 candles on the sides with sand (I brought the seashells for these as well). I also added 4 cymbidium orchids on each table at $15 a piece + tax. Our sweetheart table centerpiece was $125 + tax. -They did a great job with your hair. Did they also do makeup? were you happy with it? I loved my hair too! It actually turned out way better than the picture that I brought. The hair and makeup are included as part of the 2011 aqua package. I did do a trial run of both though, I forget how much that was, maybe $120 total for both? Kayla did both my hair and makeup. She was amazing. I thought I was a perfectionist, but she definitely was moreso than I was! -What was the total cost for your wedding? Total cost, its hard to say. It depends on what all you want to include here. We had outside guests, we extended the reception an extra hour, we had a violinist, a guitar trio, and a DJ. I also added things like the chocolate fountain, christmas lights on the columns, colored aisle runner, bows on all of the chairs at the ceremony. I also had a lot of things shipped like favors and out of town guest bags (beach bags with beach towels). We also had 40 guests (including ourselves). I'm not sure how many you are having. For everything (including our week-long stay), it was definitely less than $20K. If you want a line by line detail of what all my stuff cost, PM me and I'd be happy to send to you. I hope this helps

Hello I don't have an official photographer review because I cannot find them listed as vendors. The company was called HDC Photo (or Huellas Del Caribe). They were absolutely amazing to work with. I still can't believe how fast I got my pictures and video back. I contacted them via email (they are also on facebook) and they responded to my questions and I had to put down a $400 deposit to reserve the day. You can find a list of their prices on www.hdcphoto.com under the "The Experience" section. The package that I got was customized, because I wanted to get all of my photos on a DVD, and to get a DVD of my edited video. I didn't want any prints (although I did purchase a few, impulse) because I wasn't sure how they would travel. The DVDs of the pictures and video came in a package that had one of the pictures from our wedding on the cover, and it also had our names and the date. It was really cute. I highly recommend them.

Hi all, I just got back from my wedding at the Paradisus Palma Real on 12/18/10. I posted my reviews of both the resort and DJ Mannia in the respective Resorts & Villas and Wedding Vendors sections. Overall, my wedding experience was amazing! I wanted to post a review for my photographers/videographers as well (HDC Photo), but I couldn't find anywhere to put it. My pictures turned out great, and I had all of my pictures and an edited copy of my video in less than 2 days. See a link to my pics below, and if you have any questions about the resort, my wedding experience, any of the vendors I used, or anything else please feel free to ask www.hdcphoto.com click the "Customer Access" tab username: omidanderin password: palmareal

Hello all! I just got back from my ceremony at PPR on 12/18. Here is a link to my photos: www.hdcphoto.com click "Customer Access" username: omidanderin password: palmareal If I can figure out where the review section is on this site, I will post my reviews of the resort and photographer.

Hi there... its been a while since I posted last. I have my "power planning" call with Lauren next week. I just wanted to get some thoughts from you guys on things to ask and I can ask her and then let you know what she says... particularly in the area of pricing. I just did a quick calc, and it looks like it is going to cost me something like $170+ per guest at my wedding. This is the $70 fee for the Aqua package which comes with a cocktail hr and dinner, plus the $16/person/hour for open bar + tax, plus favors and whatnot. Does anyone know if there are any bar options other than $16/person/hour? That is just ridiculous. Did anyone else book based on the 2010 pricing? I'm curious. I was considering my reception location at the Olympus Terrace... it looks like it right next to the pool and it says on the PPR website that there are 2 pool bars. I'm thinking that guests can possibly use these bars as an option since its all inclusive and SHOULD BE FREE. Past brides, let me know how you handled this, future brides, let me know if you've discussed this with your contacts at all. Thanks!

August 2010 Jeanette & Julio - undecided Punta Cana, (PPC or PPR) Aug 2010 Ashley and Eric: August 31, 2010- Paradisus Palma Real September 2010 Nadia & Serge: September3, 2010- Dreams La Romana Jennifer & Elvin: September 4, 2010- Dream Palm Beach Bianca & Cosmin: September 10, 2010 - Dreams La Romana Diana & Eddy: September 3, 2010- Majestic Colonial Nikki & Jason: September 16, 2010- Grand Palladium Punta Cana October 2010 Glenny & Anthony - October 9th, 2010 - Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana Kim & Anibal - October 9th, 2010 Riu Palace Punta Cana Tee & CJ - October 10, 2010 - nh-Royal Beach Punta Cana Autumn & Dominic - Oct 16th, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana Michele & Andrew - Oct 19th, 2010 - Majestic Colonial Luciel & Emil - Oct 23th, 2010 - Catalonia Royal Bavaro Sarah & Erik - October 23rd, 2010 - Melia Caribe Tropical Angi & Tony - October 24th, 2010 - Paradisus Punta Cana Monica & Brandon - Oct 29, 2010 - Excellence Resort Punta Cana Ulonda & John - October 29, 2010 - Moon Palace Casino, Golf & Spa Resort November 2010 John & Rikki - November 8, 2010 - Dreams La Romana Terra & Chris - November 10, 2010 - Majestic Elegance Punta Cana Dana & Mike - November 16, 2010 - Grand Palladium Bavaro Tiffani & Merlin- November 21, 2010 Paradisus Palma Real Taniya& Kendell- November 1, 2010 Dreams Palm Beach Michele & Jon - November 22, 2010 Majestic Elegance Carol and Matt - November 19, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana December 2010 Eliana (username) and Miguel - December 1, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana Atrott (Username) - December 6, 2010 Excellence Punta Cana Coley88 (Username) - December 11, 2010 - Paradisus Punta Cana Nicole & Keith - Dec. 11th 2010 - Majestic Elegance Erin & Omid - December 18, 2010 - Paradisus Palma Real January 2011 Marian & Manav - January 8, 2011 - Melia Caribe Tropical Katie & Tim - January 10, 2011 - Majestic Colonial Katey & Brian: January 11th 2011 Melia Caribe Tropical Punta Cana Ashlee & Daniel - January 12, 2011 - Paradisus Punta Cana Lisa & Dave - January 13, 2011 - Majestic Colonial - Punta Cana Laura & Dustin - January 14, 2011 - Melia Caribe Tropical - Punta Cana jerzeegirl (username) - Jan 17, 2011 - Majestic ?? Shawana & Scott - January 24, 2011 - Gran Bahia Principe -Punta Cana Pam & Cem - January 27, 2011 - Majestic Colonial - Punta Cana Kasia & Rob - January 29, 2011 - Majestic Colonial - Punta Cana BeachBrideSoon - January 31, 2011 - Majestic Colonial - Punta Cana Shannon and Chris - January 2011 - Punta Cana, undecided - Iberostar, Excellence or Dreams February 2011 Renée & Paul - February 3, 2011 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana Chantale & Marcel - February 10, 2011 - Bavaro Princess Suites & Casino Carey & Marc- February 17, 2011 - Dreams Punta Cana Nathalie & Maurice - February 18, 2011 - Catalonia Royal Bavaro Diana & Manny - Feb 19 2011 - Gran Bahía Príncipe Bávaro. Sherri & Ryan - February 21, 2011 - Dreams Punta Cana Jenn & Kraig - February 25, 2011 - Majestic Elegance Amanda & Jason - February 26, 2011 - Riu Palace Punta Cana March 2011 Chris & Wendy, March 5, 2011, Majestic Elegance, Punta Cana Sonya & Serge - March 14, 2011 - Ocean Sands, Punta Cana Khalia & Questle - March 14, 2011 - Excellence Punta Cana Jessica & Josh - March 25, 2011 - Iberostar Bavaro  April 2011 Isabel & Francis April 5, 2011 - Grand Palladium Palace Andi & Jed - April 8, 2011 - Iberostar Bavaro Pierre & Shannon - April 12, 2011 - Grand Palladium Bavaro, Punta Cana Ali & Jeff - April 13, 2011 - Bahia Principe, Punta Cana Cindy & Chole April 14, 2011- Dream Punta Cana Ashley & Johnathon April 15, 2011- Barcelo Punta Cana Ryan & Chantelle April 21, 2011 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana Paul & Lindsay - April 28, 2011 - Grand Palladium Bavaro Colin & Kayla - April 28, 2011 - Gran Bahia Principe -Punta Cana Tracy & Keith-APril 29, 2011- Grand Palladium Punta Cana Natalie & Kyle - April 30, 2011- Grand Palladium Palace Jamie & Mark- April 30, 2011- Majestic Elegance Punta Cana May 2011 Brianne & Eric - May 2, 2011 - Ocean Sands Punta Cana Sandy & Aaron - May 4, 2011 - Dreams Palm Beach Vanessa & Noel - May 6, 2011 - Paradisus Palma Real Naeemah-Anne & Claudy -May 6th 2011 -Paradisus Punta Cana Eugene & Jennifer - May 7, 2011- Dreams La Romana Amanda & Jay - May 9, 2011- Melia Caribe Tropical Lindsay & Cam - May 10, 2011 - Paradisus Punta Cana Jodi & Darryl - May 11, 2011 - Dreams Palm Beach Michaela & Stew - May 21, 2011 - Gran Bahia Punta Cana Theresa & Johan - May 22, 2011 - Paradisus Palma Real Ryan & Stephanie - May 30, 2011 - Majestic Colonial June 2011 Flore and Marek-June 11, 2011-Paradisus Palma Real Shannon & John- June 16, 2011- Iberostar Bavaro Qubi & Rukiya - June 18, 2011 - Dreams Palm Beach, Punta Cana Jim & Laura - June 21, 2011 - Dreams Punta Cana, Punta Cana Eric & Anna - June 25, 2011 - Paradisus Palma Real, Punta Cana July 2011 Ashley1316- July 8, 2011- Bahia or Majestic Torie and Matt - July 4th 2011 - Grand Palladium or Catalonia July 2011/ 2012 Yvonne and Andrew- last week of july 2011/ 2012 (money dependant), dreams la romana October 2011 Quiyana & Damien - October 15, 2011 - Riu Palace, Punta Cana December 2011 Robyn & Ky - December 2, 2011 - Majestic Colonial

Hello, I'm new to this forum. I wanted to see if anyone had any advice/details/photos, etc. about planning a destination wedding in Punta Cana... I'm hoping to have it in December of this year. All info is welcomed