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Does anyone know if DLR does electronic keys, or if they have real metal keys? I am looking at purchasing ID holders and lanyards for my guests, but I don't want to go to the effort if they won't work or be the wrong size. I saw some of the brides were selling theirs because the Turks and Caicos resorts used real keys and not the electronic ones. Â Thoughts? Advice? Did anyone actually use these? Were they worth the effort?

Your dress is lovely! I hope everything was great and you had a wonderful time!

Your bridesmaid bags look like they were really nice quality! I want to do a meet the guests pamphlet as well, but FI keeps telling me it's silly since we're only have parents and siblings. Oh well, if he doesn't want to read it, he doesn't have to.

The fire dancer sounds pretty awesome. I'm glad you had a great time.

Great review Heather. I'm glad everything worked out and the hurricane stayed away!

Where did you order these from? They are adorable! Â

I love the dress you wore to the private dinner the next night. The mermaid style looks great on you. Â Congratulations!

I'd love to know how much to tip Elke as well. Pink_Petals, please let us know how she was once you get back. I can't wait to read your review!! Â Did you do a planning thread? It might be useful so you can see one final time what you are bringing with you, and see how far you've come since the engagement. Â Congratulations and have a blast! Â Â

Wow! Your dress looks so light and flowy. I think it will be great to wear that in the warm weather rather than a heavy silk dress. Â Congratulations!

I love all the pictures! Congratulations and thanks for posting this.

Ok, I think I can get my number 1 pick up to two hours. She quoted me 1 - 1.5 so I don't think 2 would be too much of a stretch. It is good to know though, that you were able to change 4 times and still take a bunch during that time.

That's a good point. That's why I love you gals!

Hi! I'm new to this thread. All the tips have been great but I can't seem to figure out how long I should schedule a shoot for. I've had photographers quote me anything from an hour to 5 hours... Â Â Do you think 1-2 hours is long enough to relax, change outfits, take lovely pictures, etc.?

Have a great time! I can't wait to read your review once you get back! Â Are you going to do a planning thread at any point? I've been addicted to those lately, but they look like they take a fair amount of time to write. Â Â Regarding music, I've read before that the hotel rooms have ipod players in them. Would we be able to swipe one of those and take it to the beach? Do you think that would be loud enough for music?

I got the pink pashminas and fans last night! They are going to be perfect. Thanks for getting them to me so fast.

dcairns I LOVE the changed centerpieces. I think the lights in the bottom are great and that they'll look lovely on the tables. I prefer the shells spread about because you get more of a beach theme then everything smushed together. Â Â Â Â Pink_Petals, I think Mrs. Williams is correct. If there are 4 options (A, B, C, and D) you and your husband would choose, say, A and D, and on the night of the reception, your guests would choose either A or D as their main course. B and C would NOT be an option to them as they did not make the initial cut of what you and your husband chose. Â Ultimately, people will be happy with whatever food is served, and if they are still hungry, the can always get food later with the 24 hour room service. Don't stress too much, I am sure it will be fine once you get down there and all your family is there celebrating your big day.

Hi Diana,  There is a Dreams La Romana thread that has a ton of great information in it about the resort. I would recommend taking some time and looking through the past posts. A lot of topics have already been discussed in there.   http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/39815/dreams-la-romana  Â

I think the centerpieces look nice, Dana, but I'm not crazy about the shells in the water. I think you should do the shells on the table and just have the flowers in the water. But that's just my opinion... I love the colors you've chosen! Â Â

Thanks for the replies on the chairs and sashes, ladies! I will probably just choose the ones the resorts have since I don't have colors for my wedding. No bridesmaids makes it easy to do without colors. Â hustyg, you should be fine moving your time around. You still have 7 months until your wedding so I'm sure they wouldn't mind if you moved forward to 3pm or something. I think it is going to be hot regardless so it doesn't really matter what time the ceremony is if you are concerned about getting pictures while it is light.

Does anyone have a picture of what the free chairs look like? Â Also, I am getting the Free Package, but does anyone know if that includes chair sashes? I'm not fussy about colors at all, so maybe the hotel has some that I could just use? Â Â

Wow! That is impressive. They look fantastic. Go you and your mom!

Hi Cait713, Â Can I ask where you get your fans? I love the turquoise around the outside! Â Â Â Thanks! Â Â Rikki

I'd love the fans! I PM'd you.

Congratulations Gaby! It is good to see the reminder to calm down and let the WCs do their job. Great advice! They do this every day, so I'm sure my wedding will be no problem for them. Â Thanks for putting up the review. I'm glad everything worked out well. We've been trying to decide if we want to stay at the resort after our wedding for our last 4 days, or go somewhere else, and your review is tipping the scales in favor of staying at Dreams.

  Akkelly, is this at Dreams La Romana? I have seen pictures of people swimming in the ocean, so I'm not quite sure what you are talking about.