brookeh68

Hi Ladies!!  We are back!  Our wedding was Sat June 18th and it was AMAZING!  I'm at work so I don't have enough time to do the full review but will get to it this week - What an amazing resort- they treated me and the hubby like royalty!  The spa was amazing- the private dinner on the beach was the most romantic thing we have ever done.  I was on my 5 wedding coordinator down there - Gina- who JUST started- and she was AMAZING.  Here's a link to some of our photos-

http://180611moran.dreamsriveriacancun.adventurephotos.com.mx/#/moran/

Don;t worry about those bad reviews on trip advisor.  You will have such a spectacular time- WE DID!!

Hi girls! I AM CURRENTLY SITTING IN OUR PLUNGE POOL AT THE DRC LOOKING OUT AT THE OCEAN, This place is beatiful and i cant wait to get married tomorrow ! The food is really good! We havent had a bad thing to eat in the 3 days that we have been here. I did find out that lisbeth is gone and for the 5 th time, i have a new coordinator Georgina. I was pretty ticked but she has everythung correct in her folder so we are just going with the flow. Ill try to give more updates but the place is really gorgeous and once u get down here, the stress really melts away once u hit the infinity piol !, i will write up a review when we get back!

Ok girls!  2 more days and me, my fiance, and 28 others  will be on the beach with fruity frozen drinks in hand.  I will make a detailed review after we get back!  Wish us luck!!

Does anyone know how much a cab ride is from the resort to the airport? We are still trying to figure out our transportation and we are all leaving for the wedding next week!

So, I started printing out all of the emails from Lisbeth and the 3 other coordinators I had over the past 1 1/2 years and there are just SOOO many!  Since there is free internet access in the preferred club and also, the coordinators have internet access, I think I am going to save paper and if there is any discrepancy, open up my email and show them their correspondence.   What do you girls think??

We leave next Wednesday and I am trying to get these last minute things together!

June 18th wedding

30 adults booked

Hey girls!  We are leaving In 12 days!  ( June 15th)  We are so excited!  We just finished our playlists for the wedding and the reception and they are so awesome!  Im glad we are just using the tech and equipment now.  I was worried before but I think this will be perfect!  we started packing our decor and gifts and yes, the luggage fills up quick!!

Carbaholic- Thank you so much for that great information- You looked gorgeous!!  We also chose to use the technician for the reception and also have a kick a$$ list of songs- I feel completely reassured now that it will work out!  We are definitely getting the laterns also- It makes the reception look so romantic!!  Thanks again for your very important info!!

19 days until Dreams Riviera!!

Thanks girls for all of your info!!  It helps us future brides out sooo much!  I can't wait to start packing.... 20 more days!!    My bridesmaids and I are going to see BRIDESMAIDS tonight...I hear it's hilarious!!

June 18th wedding - 30 adults!
 

Originally Posted by FutureMrsRobart 

We did have tooth paste, mini white tooth brushes and adding to the list lotion, a mini-sewing kit, shower caps and mini mani kit that had a nail file :-)  Robes and Dreams slippers were also provided.  For some reason I don't remember conditioner but thats probably because I brought my own lol
 

 

Does any bride that has been to Dreams know what type of amenities there are?  Do they supply shampoo/cond and is it good?  What about toothpaste?  Just little things Im thinking of before the big day!

Same Jorge- he apparently was promoted to spa manager at Secrets this week -  The turnover down there is crazy.  I've been through about 8 people total in the past year and a half from 4 different wedding coordinators to different reservations host's.  Im sure it will all work out in the end though.  Every bride I have seen on here that has done a review has been so happy with their weddings and stay!

Originally Posted by LindseyM 

That is so weird because I am meeting them June 25 to look at Dreams for our wedding and Ana told me I'd be meeting with HER and Jorge...so is it a different Jorge?

Well, thats good to know!  I wont worry about it then.  I just got an email back stating Jorge is no longer at Dreams and Anabel has taken over.  The turn over down there is crazy!  Hopefully nothing else will transpire before our wedding June 18th!!  Thanks so much for your info !
 

Originally Posted by FutureMrsRobart 

They never even took a deposit for me LOL I mean ZERO dollars until I actually got down there, got married and checked out of the hotel to come home.  As long as you have your date, times confirmed in writing (email), I wouldn't even study it.
 

 

Hey girls - so I need to vent- I email my last deposit info  to Jorge at Dreams a week and a half ago stating to him that they need to take the final deposit within 24-48 hours as my bank has the international transactions open for that amount of time. 

He emailed me back saying they would email a confirmation letter.

Well.... after 4 emails later I havent heard anything back at all and they never took my payment.  Don't they want our money!?  I just emailed Jorge and Anabell at the reservations center again a pretty stern message.     So frustrating and the weddings in less than a month!

Thanks!!  Maybe we will see each other there? We are a MAJORLY fun crowd to hang with LOL-

We are staying until 6-23...

Lupita- Yes!  I did speak with Lisbeth last week about the final details.. i.e. - decor, flowers, and extras, appetizer selection, table set up... I still need to email her back 2 Q & A's she sent us a while ago.  The major things she already has written down.  I'm finally not a stress ball like I was a couple of mths ago.  She also booked my time for the spa for my makeup and I gave my mom the free hairstyle because my bridesmaid is a hairdresser and is doing my hair. 

She stated when we arrive at the resort to book the massages, private beach dinner, and whatever else is included in the Ultimate package.    Don't be afraid to haggle with the coordinator.  If you aren't doing something in the package try and switch it for another service.  Then get it in writing!!

I still have to print out ALL of my emails and responses and put them in a folder to bring down to them.  Just in case there's a problem....

34 ADULTS BOOKED!

Originally Posted by futureMrs.S 2011 

Have fun at your shower Brooke!!!!  I had so much fun at mine!  Our weddings are just around the corner now!!!  6-24-11 CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
 

 

SO EXCITED!  MY SHOWER IS TOMORROW!!  ONLY 4 MORE WEEKS UNTIL WE ARE IN SUNNY RIVIERA MAYA!!!!

Love your trash the dress session!  Beautiful!

Originally Posted by JD Hall Wedding 

Finally got pics

 

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  don't have the slideshow from anel yet but i can't wait to see it

Did you send Lisbeth both of the Q&A questions back before getting the prelim pricing?  We spoke last week but she did not send me any info...Thanks!
 

Originally Posted by MR1124 

I know!  We have 64 people booked already!   Lisbeth went over every detail!  From locations, decorations, food, flowers, prices, she even sent me a preliminary balance.  After speaking to her I feel so confident that everything will turn out great!  She had all the details and information I had been emailing her since the beginning of the planning.

its so exciting isnt it?! Thats a bummer about yor friend though-we are having a symbolic ceremony with a minister named linda at the DRC. We are getting married in pittsburgh june 10 in front of a judge who is a family friend. We got most of our playlist of songs together last weekend-we opted for the tech only, it eas so much fun putting the songs together! I telly dont have wedding jitters as mike and I have been together for 13 years ( I think if I did there would be a problem lol) . I am mostly nervous about evrrything coming together as planned! We have 34 people confirmed 2 STILL need to book their flights! How many are you having?

@Sharon - I spoke with Lisbeth a couple of days ago for about an hour- Shes really nice!  It was a little hard understanding her but that was OK.  She seems to have it down.  We went over all the basics, also flower selections and things of that nature. 

I have 2 questionaires that she emailed me over the past several months and she wants me to fill out both of them and email back.  I thought it was a little strange because they were almost the same exact questions on each, but the one had a little more on it.  I think they need to just choose one so it doesn't confuse both us and them. 

She emailed me the pictures of the confirmed flowers that we spoke about so I have that in my file. 

Only 5 weeks left!  I'm starting to not stress as much as things are starting to come together! 

My shower's next weekend so I'm pretty pumped for that! 

@Sharon - We definitely want to do the Zip lining also!  There is one that I saw you zip line and explore the cenotes that sounded well worth our while.  Thanks for the advice, we are just going to book down there.  I don't think it's rude at all asking people to pay their own way.  This is some expensive stuff!!  They have an option of joining or not.  Remember, this is their 'vacation" also!  By the way, your pashmina's look so comfy!   I am speaking to Liabeth in about 3 minutes about our wedding- wish me luck!
 

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Originally Posted by SharonMydung 

Brooke,

 

We are waiting until we get down there b/c ppl will change their minds as soon as they get down there and get Wasted lol.

 

I would like to take everyone on the Ziplining tour, I did it two years ago and I loved it.  I am going to ask all the guests to pay their own way, I hope that's not rude.

 

 

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE BRIDES THAT ARE GETTING MARRIED IN THE NEXT WEEK!! 

IS ANYONE BOOKING THEIR EXCURSIONS BEFORE GOING DOWN OR ARE YOU JUST WAITING AND SPEAKING TO THE CONCIERGE? 

I WOULD LIKE TO BOOK ONE BEFORE GOING BUT DON'T KNOW WHAT GUESTS WOULD WANT TO GO ON THE SPECIFIC DAY/TIME THAT I PICK, AND  THE PEOPLE  I HAVE TALKED TO CAN'T MAKE UP THEIR MINDS...

Oh!thats great to know about Costco! We are there 3 days before our big day so maybe I could find some cute things for the guests down there instead of dragging several bags with us!

@ Sharon- How are you getting all of your "supplies" down to the resort?  It seems like wine bottles would take up a lot of room.  Are you just packing 2 or 3 more suitcases?  I was thinking maybe some of my girls could divide up some of the extras so we only have to use 1 extra bag.  Thanks!

We are using just the technician and equip for the reception.  I guess the tech  announcing anything is out of the plan now   I will just have playlists on our IPOD and also backup on CD's just in case.   Now Deco Cancun is out of the picture??  What the heck is going on down there?  There's no way that this could be the "norm" for all of the resorts.  Someone down there doesn't have their %$%$#   together.  48 days until we leave - I wonder what other surprises we will be in store for! 

I remember someone saying EACH lantern is 10.00 - so Im thinking what she means by "tower" is 6 or 7 lanterns on one "tower" which would make sense if it is 10.00 per latern.  Correct me if i am wrong? I am not reserving any of the lighting until we go down there.  I think its easier to haggle pricing when you are sitting in front of them. 

Sharon-Those dresses and the invited are so beautiful-you have such fantastic taste! Thanks for all of the info also- our wedding is in less than 2 months and I am stressing out about everything but the info on this site has helped me not go over the edge!