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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
click the "Customer Access" tab
username: omidanderin
password: palmareal
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Hello all! I just got back from my ceremony at PPR on 12/18.
Here is a link to my photos:
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.
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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!
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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 2010John & 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 EleganceErin & 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 CanaChantale & Marcel - February 10, 2011 - Bavaro Princess Suites & Casino
Carey & Marc- February 17, 2011 - Dreams Punta CanaNathalie & Maurice - February 18, 2011 - Catalonia Royal Bavaro
Diana & Manny - Feb 19 2011 - Gran BahÃa PrÃncipe 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 CanaJessica & Josh - March 25, 2011 - Iberostar Bavaro
ÂApril 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 CanaAli & 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 2011Brianne & 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 RomanaAmanda & 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 MajesticTorie 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
**Paradisus Palma Real Details & Discussion Thread**
in Destination Weddings in Dominican Republic
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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