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Ok I don't have anyone to help me corset the back of the dress so I can't put it on and send u pics today BUT.....its AH MAY ZING!!! I'm sooooo pleased!!! It's so well made and so beautiful! Landy Bridal did an amazing job. NOW i'm ready to get married!

My dress from Landy has arrived. I had it shipped to my job and I'm off today. Couldn't be held in suspense for an entire weekend so I'm going in for it :-) I will be giving you a pic heavy play by play so that you experience it as I do. Here goes nothing!....See u in a few hours.

My bouquet is real touch and everything else is silk. Thanks! :-)

I took a crack at making my own bouquets.. What do you girls think?

Just had my planning meeting with Teresa. She was super sweet (as usual) and it went really well. I feel a sense of relief...and a newfound sense of anxiety lol. I think that the fact that I'm getting married literally just set in right after I got off of the phone with Teresa. I have butterflies and all. *Deep breath* yay I'm getting married! 65ppl including Bride and Groom!....can't wait!

Yes you have to pay for the dress before they begin production.

I've been reading this post for a few weeks and I've finally decided to order a 2nd dress. YAY! i ordered from Landy Bridal on Ebay. I totally fell in love with this one. I hate beading and lace but I love drama and I think this dress gives that. I ordered this one b/c it's a pic of one of their actual dresses. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=230593292428&pt=UK_Wedding_Clothing&si=PR3PXoNVwtHGLHw4RzwX9Hm0qOk%253D&viewitemnext=&autorefresh=true#ht_8807wt_1139 I had my first fitting for my original dress (Watters) last week and that didn't really go so well. I'm a size/8/10 but they ordered a size 16 dress for me because I'm an F cup. So of course when I put the dress on for the first time I'm swimming in it and it looks nothing like the floor sample that made me look super skinny and sexy. I just looked pregnant. I'm pretty sure (well not really) that once all the alterations are done that it will look great but I wan't to have a plan B. If all goes well I'd like to wear the Watters dress for the ceremony and the landy dress for the reception. So When I sent in my measurements to landy they emailed me back saying that there must be a mistake. I looked over what I had sent and realized that they must be confused about my bust size--- believe it or not my under bust/back is 33 and my full bust is 43. I had to email them back to let them know that all the measurements are correct and that I just have enormous boobs lol. I'm leaving for DR on May 2nd --They say that I should have my dress by the first week in April. I can't wait to see this dress. I will certainly be posting pic to share with you ladies b/c w/o all of your great input and feedback I wouldn't have done this.

Up late doing some planning and I think I'm confused. So lets say I have 50 guest (including 10 outside guests) and I'm paying the per person Buffet reception fee for ALL of those guests..am I to pay a 95 per outside guest fee on top of that? AND those guests still have to pay for a wedding pass?? The fantasy package includes 20 guests. Over 20 guests you pay 30 per guest. So that $30 for fantasy, $35 for buffet, and $95 for being an outside guest.-- A total of $160 per outside guest? Someone help me figure this one out please.

I happen to be a bridal hair specialist- I have a few DIY bridal Hair videos and tutorials online. Maybe you want to give those a try or maybe show it to your stylist so that she can recreate that loose unstructured look you are going for. I'm really picky about my hair (I guess thats a given lol) so I know how u feel. Here are the tutorials...i don't know if they will be of any help to you but good luck! If you have any hair questions or need any guidance feel free to ask. That goes for all of my fellow PPR brides :-) http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2010/05/diy-wedding-hair-how-to-create.html http://www.lockandmane.com/blog/2010/12/29/5-minute-new-years-eve-hair-with-blow/

My Coordinator did some further digging and was able to get an official statement from The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. I think we are good to go ladies! Contact: Vanessa Welter: 1(850)980â€3760/1(414)247â€3803 vwelter@bvk.com BVK PR for DR Ministry of Tourism www.GoDominicanRepublic.com Dominican Republic (DR) Ministry of Tourism Statement DR Ministry of Health confirms those sickened at a private gathering are out of danger SANTO DOMINGO – Jan. 27, 2011– Addressing a recent isolated incident, the Dominican Republic (DR) Ministry of Public Health confirmed that nine guests attending a large gathering at a private residence in the eastern region on Sat. Jan. 22, contracted cholera. The guests were sickened from ingesting undercooked lobster served by a private food vendor. All of the guests are currently out of any danger and the DR health authorities have the incident completely under control. The Dominican Republic (DR) Ministry of Tourism is reassuring travelers that the country is welcoming visitors and remains a very safe destination. There is no need to cancel or delay vacation plans to the DR. DR Minister of Public Health, Dr. Bautista Rojas Gomez noted that the DR’s Rapid Response Team of sanitation experts acted promptly and correctly in their response to this situation, swiftly investigating and identifying the source of the infection. There are no indications that any other cases could occur as a result of this particular situation. In addition to the Ministry of Public Health’s firm control of the isolated incident, the DR government and health officials continue their vigilant sweeping public education eff orts to assure the public follows recommendations to prevent cholera and other waterborne illnesses. The DR Ministry of Health’s works closely with the Panâ€American Health Organization to ensure the most effective prevention and education systems are being employed to stem any spread of the disease in the DR. Moreover, Dr. Rojas stressed the importance of eating wellâ€cooked foods, maintaining clean food preparation areas and drinking boiled or chlorinated water to prevent spread of disease. Useful Information: • The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says travelers who follow usual tourist itineraries and observe food safety recommendations while in countries reporting cholera have virtually no risk: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/content/id/2492.aspx • The World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters: http://www.who.int/csr/don/2010_11_24/en/index.html • Cristal Food Safety Ltd. provides travel safety health tips to consumers, hotels and resorts around the world and works closely with the DR’s globally recognized worldâ€class resorts and hotels: www.CheckSafetyFirst.com # # #

Are the recent news stories about folks coming from DR weddings with Cholera scaring anyone else :-/ http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2011/02/07/cholera-cases-confirmed-in-travelers-but-no-need-to-panic/

You can ask to deal with Teresa Calcos...she is the Romance Coordinator for North America -that's who I have been dealing with ever since I complained about getting the run around. She is pretty on top of everything. I've had no issues with inconsistencies ever since I've started working with her in Aug. Her son even got married at PPR a few weeks ago and she was kind enough to share some personal pics with me. She's awesome. I can pm u her email if u like.

thanks so much for the pics lovelytlc ! I feel like I have a better idea of what the resort looks like....gorgeous as I thought. few questions: where did you find that fab hanger? those rings boxes are super cute...where did you find those? The balloons looked like fun at the reception ...did you provide those or did the dj? thanks so much!

vmelendez319: I'm having my ceremony at 6p. Lovelytlc: can't wait for your review and pics! Those location pics on Picasa or not very good. Especially of Olympus Terrace...I can't really get a good idea of what it looks like. I'm sure its gorgeous though since thats all everyone ever says about PPR :-)

I'm getting both the Pastor and the Judge for my wedding date. Is anyone else doing this? I know its a bit pricey but we really wanted to be officially married when we said our vows..not before...not after.

I don't know about this new updated aqua package. I'm getting married on may 7th 2011. As for the ceremony lasting on 30 min. You should try adding a few readings or a sand ceremony to stretch it out a bit. You don't want to blink and it be over. I'm having Pastor your and he is doing the religious ceremony for me- I'm having 2 friends read poems, my sister do the sand ceremony and my best friend read first Corinthians from the Bible.

My wedding is in May. I'm not really concerned. I have a feeling that the situation will be contained. It will be fine. The issue is whether some of my guests will opt out after getting wind of the news :-(

Thanks guys! needed that...the fiance is clueless about this stuff lol. Everything looks fine to him. He just wants to know how much it costs lol. I appreciate your feedback...now I can stop obsessing!

So I started off by ordering the purple Hibiscus invites from weddingpaperdivas.com. They came with a silver cardstock to layer the invite onto along with the rsvp and info card. They also came with a plain white envelope. I put this all together and online it looked great but it person it was quite boring and cheap looking. So I decided to doctor them up. I got antique gold pocketfolds and fuchsia envelopes..and I tied the invite with raffia. How do they look? -Naeemah

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. Meredith & Mark - Feb 20, 2011 - Excellence Punta Cana 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 Jenn & Ngai - May 5, 2011 - Dreams Punta Cana Vanessa & Noel - May 6, 2011 - Paradisus Palma Real Naeemah-Anne & Claudy -May 7th 2011 -Paradisus Palma Real 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 Michelle & Dave - May 20, 2011 - Dreams Punta Cana **** Michaela & Stew - May 21, 2011 - Gran Bahia Punta Cana Theresa & Johan - May 22, 2011 - Paradisus Palma Real V. Danielle & G. Alan - May 28, 2011 - Dreams La Romana 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 Natalie and Brian- July 16, 2011 - Majestic Elegance 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

Apparently the pass is $140 unless %55 of your guests stay at PPR then its $30. So I'm telling guests that the pass is $140 should they choose to stay elsewhere. This will probably be more of a reason to stay at PPR.....or at least I hope so. I really want to have my dream wedding at my dream location and it might be selfish but my Fiance and I feel that we shouldn't have to down grade b/c some folks don't want to spend the $. We are expecting 50 but we completely comfortable if only 10 ppl are at our wedding. *shrugs* Â

I'm getting married at PPR May 2011 too!

I put the asterisk next to my date  I was at PPC but switched over to PPR...yay..so excited!   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. Meredith & Mark - Feb 20, 2011 - Excellence Punta Cana 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 Jenn & Ngai - May 5, 2011 - Dreams Punta Cana Vanessa & Noel - May 6, 2011 - Paradisus Palma Real Naeemah-Anne & Claudy -May 7th 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 V. Danielle & G. Alan - May 28, 2011 - Dreams La Romana 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

The great thing about PPR is that the Melia Tropical is right next door and shares the same beach and a shopping center with PPR. So if some of your guests can't afford PPR they can stay at Melia and just purchase a day pass on the wedding day. You can see your guests on the beach in the day time and at night if you want to meet up there is a Tony Roma and a Hard Rock cafe in the shopping area which connects the 2 resorts. This way everyone is Happy...u get your beautiful wedding location and your guests have options.

Quote: Originally Posted by TheFutureMrs.Sears I asked my WC and she said I wouldn't have a problem. Cool! great to know...thanks!