roxy1122

Make sure you let Carolina and anyone else involved know to have the AC turned on when your guests arrive!! When i visited last year the AC was "broken" and it was soo hot in there we stayed outside to drink. FYI!!
 

Originally Posted by kitty25967 

Sweet!  Now why couldn't a past bride give us this!  It looks nice. Maybe I will tell everyone to meet on the patio area and get there early to reserve a spot!

Thanks for this post, this is just what I need to look at since I am researching wedding party gifts now

Yes it is pretty frustrating that they don't have a system where you tell them in which restaurant you want your dinner and that is final. Is your wedding in April or May? Perhaps also because those months are the "wedding high season" it might be a bit crazier. I also asked her if we could have more than 1 dinner option for the menu and they also refused. Kitty if you like I can email you the menu that Carolina sent me, just let me know. I don't think you should have a problem with NOT getting your PRIVATE reception dinner, especially if you are paying extra for it! I think you just need to clearly tell her that you expect to have 40+ guests and that you want to do the private dinner for extra $. It seems she does not clearly get that in her response to you. Hope this helps a bit

Hi kitty & Richarsd:

I have the email confirming that for a private reception dinner I would need 40 or more guests. Now I am getting confused but more brides on here have also confirmed that the private dinner is 40+ guests, not 20. I write to Carolina in Spanish mostly and she gets back to me fairly quickly and she confirmed that it is indeed 40 or more guests for private reception and 20+ for the beach party.

I like!! These detachable dresses are great, if I had not already selected my dress I would have gone for something like this 

Originally Posted by MissHoneyBee 

I fell in LOVE with this dress this weekend.  Long for the ceremony, short for the reception. :-D

 

Just ordered my BM dresses this weekend! This one is from Mori Lee in Jalapeno color I wanted a vibrant color and these sure are tropical!

OHHHHH sexy! ColoradoBride, where did you find this?
 

Originally Posted by ColoradoBride11 

Here's my reception dress... Love it!

 

Thank you for your review Chicago! I am so sorry to hear the issues you had with the rooms and the reception staff, WOW! I stayed at the Punta Cana section for one night and I was not that impressed either. We were moved to the Bavaro section in a Romance suite and it was lovely. Were you able to get in touch with the resort manager or do you plan to let management know of your experience? Would love to see your pictures when you have them..and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Yay Sheila!! So exciting!!! Have the best time ever and can't wait to hear all the details when you are back and soooo relaxed
 

Originally Posted by sheila2011 

Thanks Dawn, that's great to hear!!

 

We leave tomorrow, and I will come back and post a review for you guys when we get back! I am so excited, I haven't been able to sleep!!!!!!  

 

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Originally Posted by DawnBuckley 

We got married last April 2010 at Grand Palladium. We had actually worked with a great wedding coordinator/travel agent where we live who had worked at various hotels in Punta Cana. She suggested the Grand Palladium due to the great food. She had shown us other 5 stars but it was her recommendation because they were so well known for having the best options and delicious meals. We were 40 people and had a blast. Everything about the resort including the on site wedding Coordinator Carolina were absolutely fantastic. It's an exciting time ladies... enjoy it!

 

This one is elegant, where did you find it??
 

Originally Posted by ShelbyMc 

I did have one but I love this

Thanks mochamakes3! liking the sweetheart neckline!

I found this one at David's bridal, I like it but not sure about the skirt...
 

Originally Posted by roxy1122 

Hi ladies! Can you all post your short wedding dresses and/or if you are changing into a shorter more comfortable dress for the reception, post that too! I searched and have not seen a post like this yet. THANKS

July 22, 2011~ Grand Palladium Punta Cana

Hi ladies,

I have a few questions and am curious to know if you have any feedback?

Has anyone asked Carolina for quotes for centerpieces? I am comparing costs with bringing my own or renting them out at the resort.

Are you all mostly recording the ceremony music for your walk down the aisle for example, or relying on the resort to provide that? I just started to think about the songs I want to walk to as well as the rest of the bridal party. So many small details! Does the resort provide a cd player to play the ceremony music outside?

Hi chule,

Yes I know with my thick hair I will definitely need an updo! Are you renting the centerpieces and decor from the hotel? If so, how much are they charging for that? For makeup I also am unsure about what to do, I may end up using a skilled guest or bridesmaid who is good with makeup or taking a chance with the spa and taking pictures of the look I want and bringing my own makeup just in case. I have not sent out the official invitations yet, they should be going out by early January! Most of my family is really excited about going, they look at it as not only a wedding but a vacation for themselves, so for the family and friends that have told me they are planning on going, I would say I have about 25 guests! How about you??

Originally Posted by Karen&Rene 

 

I met my fiance on match.com, and we couldn't be happier!  I was actually the first person that he met on that site.  I know it sounds cliched, but it was love at first sight.  I always kind of thought it was BS when people would say that they knew they were going marry someone the first time they met them, but now I know that it really can happen.  He was the sweetest, smartest, and funniest, (not to mention hottest!) guy I had ever met and we felt like we had known each other all of our lives.  My sister texted me to see how the date was going, and I told her, "I'm going to marry this guy!"  He proposed nine and half months later.  Whenever anyone asks how we met, we never hold back from singing match.com's praises.  We have never felt embarrassed about telling people the truth... the guys online are much better quality than the ones you meet randomly in bars anyway, lol. 

 Hi Karen and everyone!

I met my fiance on Match.com as well! At the time I was like "what the heck am I doing, he better not be crazy" but when I met him I knew he was someone special, we talked for hours and he is the most loving, smart, funny, sweet, cutest guy I have ever met I think alot of it is timing and luck, and I guess someone was looking out for me that moment I met him! 2.5 years later he proposed. If it was not for match I most likely would have never met him!

Originally Posted by Chule0307 

Hey Roxy1122,

 

That sounds soooooo exciting!!!! I have been to the GP and stayed at the Royal and it was amazing!!!!!! So many amenities that they offer that I cannot resist but to stay at the ROYAL. Alan and I have a Romance Suite booked for 9 days. Last year we stayed in a Junior suite and it was FAbuloUS!!! so...cannot imagine what the new room will look like. I honestly think that once you get a

taste of the ROYAL, you will not want to go anywhere else

Hi Chule:

Yes I visited the GP this August and stayed in a Romance suite in Bavaro, sooooooooooo nice!! I saw the Royal section and it definitely looks sooo relaxing and luxurious Yay I get more and more excited every day! What other planning do you still need to do? I have to decide all the details like decorations, my hair, makeup, dress accessories, etc.

Thanks Sheila & Chule!

Chule: We're staying in the Bavaro section and then after the wedding moving to the Turquesa side. Then honeymooning in another resort but not sure which one yet. Are you in the Royal?

Msredbird: Do you have any pictures of your wedding yet?? I would love to see them if possible :-)

I booked the travel arrangements for mine next year and can't WAIT!!! I want to fast forward to July already!

Originally Posted by beachbum 

Yes, our ceremony started at 4 pm - it didn't take that long, cocktail hour started right after (i assume this was around 4:30) and everyone was hanging out, we were taking pictures on the beach.  The sun was starting to set by the time our dinner started (6:30).

beachbum, in which restaurant did you have your reception dinner? I am still deciding between doing a private dinner or semi-private (not paying the $1000) and then doing the beach party afterward

Welcome back msredbird!!! I've been waiting for your return so I could hear all the details!!!! Soooo happy that all turned out wonderfully for you two

Okay so I post again because I want more feedback!! LOL
 

Originally Posted by roxy1122 

 

Here is the one. I ordered it today and it should arrive in February of next year! It's a Mori Lee gown and I ordered it in white, can't wait til February comes!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by chell44 

 

Hello, just wanted to let everyone know that the wedding package prices went up, just got an email from Carolina. I fyou can't open the link, send me your email address and I will forward it

 

 

 

Hi Chell,

Not sure if Carolina mentioned but does this only apply to Legal ceremonies? Did she mention if the symbolic packages have gone up in price too?

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