JR14

Just testing out my signature! Just made my own DIY monogram thingy LOL...

Simple and easy! Just used my wedding website banner and added my date/location.. now it matches my website!

If anyone has recent pics or reviews of this resort I'd surely love to hear from them, especially from Canadians on your group rate quotes. I've gotten a few for May/2011 around $1167 taxes in... I think that's pretyy good?

TripAdvisor reviews for the RDP really are hit/miss!? But I'm thinking of having all my guests stay here for the week and just have my wedding at another nearby hotel for 1 night (The Bristol Buenaventura, which is gorgeous but too much $$$ for 1wk stay) mainly because they have a horse/carriage and a chapel that will do a Catholic ceremony and a beautiful outdoor courtyard with a 200yr old Corutu tree that I saw and fell in love with and now can't picture my wedding anywhere else!!

Sorry to hear about your ordeal. Paula and Damian actually shot my cousins wedding at the ROR last year and she's now on their website! They were a great couple to have around all day, too bad you had a bad experience with R.S

Thanks ladies!! Happy planning to you all!!

This site has absolutely everything I need!! I've gotten so many ideas from the forum already!! From songs, bouquets, invitations, colors, dresses and shoes!!

Thanks BRIDES!!!

Awsome! Thanks Janine! I'll take a look (The forum was full of DIY's but there's SO MUCH to read, so thanks for providing links!)

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Originally Posted by JanineA Here are a few:   Aylee Designs - wedding design and print services including wedding invitations, save-the-dates, programs, favor tags, monograms and more I Do Originals Allurements by Rebecca Ana de Roux {Custom Invitations, Stationery & Design}   These are the most popular ones I have used by other brides.

Hello!

I'm looking for some designs or websites that do great monograms for Destination weddings. Are there any FREE ones if not how much would a design cost? Any suggestions?

I'd like the typical: my name + FI's name, location and wedding date.

Thanks!

Anyone have any idea how much flights cost from Toronto to Panama?

LOOOVES!!!

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Originally Posted by hunniebee724 Here are my shoes (Dikuza Geri)! The picture just doesn't do it justice. The crystals shimmer with every step! There are also crystals on the heel. I absolutely love these shoes, and the fact that I got them for $200 OFF the original price!   I originally bought red shoes with rhinestones, but then saw these and fell in love.

Thanks for all your responses ladies!! I'm officially a BDWF addict!! LOL

After speaking with more family members, I think most of them are really hype about going to Panama and one cousin said "I'd rather pay the extra $300 to go to Panama than save $300 and go to Punta Cana again." lol I already had figured my fam wouldn't want to go to PC again, but I fell in love with Phil Steingards pictures at the Majestic and couldn't help but keep it as my 2nd option if Panama doesn't work out.

I'm finding it hard especially since my resort isn't a typical AI, (OH YA! I changed my mind about RDC and am working on negotiating better rates for the entire week at the BB instead!) so booking flights & hotel stay separately, and staying within a reasonable budget is my challenge. I really don't want my guests to spend more than $1500-1700ea... definitely under $2000!

Steph - Just curious if Wedding by Oceans charges a fee? I know 'The Wedding Holiday' does not, whereas LUXE does, but do not want to use LUXE anyway. Initially just working with 2 TAs and seeing what my quotes come back as... How long did you take before you settled on a final group rate?

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Originally Posted by StephAli Hey JR,   I'm also from Toronto!! Getting married in November! I dont know if you have committed to a TA yet, but I used Weddings by Oceans, and they really got me the best price. I had about 3-4 different TA's looking into pricing for me and they beat out everyone! I found them at the wedding show in January, but other then that all of our sorting of details has been over the phone or email. They have a website if you wanna check them out! GOOD LUCK and CONGRATS!!!

I had posted something similar on Trip Advisor and someone had suggested Chaa Creek. I looked at their website and the resort looks great! Only thing is it'll be rainy season in Belize during my month. Hopefully you find something within your budget!!

Hello everyone!

My name is Jamielyn, hoping to secure a date somewhere next May/2011.

This forum has been a great source of information so far!!

I''m considering 2 options:

1) Panama - 1wk stay at the RDC but for 1 day & night have my wedding offsite at the Bristol Buenaventura.

2) Punta Cana - in love with the Majestic Colonial, PPR and MPPC

I'm super excited to get started! (I've only been engaged for 2 weeks! LOL)

I can't wait til I get my quotes back from my TAs!!

Any helpful information would be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

Jamielyn

Thanks Pam!

Can anyone out there give me an idea of how much Phil Steingard charges for photography? Are there different packages? I absolutely LOVE his work so I hope its within budge!!

Beautiful pictures! Do you mind me asking the total cost of flying him out and total photo package? I'm considering if its really worth it and it looks like it truly was for you after seeing your pictures

I have often read to REALLY read the fine print when booking hotels and wedding packages.

Do you have to book group rates for rooms directly with the hotel and then book flights seperately to get a wedding package deal? Or can groups book through TA for vacation packages and just arrange the wedding details with the hotel WC?

I'd like to hear back from anyone about any 'hidden' costs at the Majestic.

I've just inquired with the hotel directly but I too would be interested in hearing from any past brides who got married at the Verandah.

Maddchemist - I'm from Tdot too! Congrats! When's the date?

14!! LOL do I have everyone beat? We're highschool sweethearts, and couldn't be happier I'm finally marrying my best friend!