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Quote: Originally Posted by hermosahoops We are having a really small wedding (11 people total) and renting out a space for a reception seems excessive. Do any of you know anything about having dinner on the pier or possibly in a wine cellar? I know they can set up at the Pier, because that was my original request, but couldn't do it because I had too many people coming. That option though was not with the free wedding reception. That was with the silver package. I don't know what it would cost to have a dinner out there but I would ask. I know as a bride you get priority with the a la carte restaurants, they will make it 'semi private for you and you can reserve (usually you don't reserve at the a la cartes) The only drawback is that you are not allowed music there. Hope this helps.

Quote: Originally Posted by jenngene2011 I actually have a question and i'm hoping someone here can help. Does anyone have pics or samples pics of the decorated wedding cakes they offer? Thanks in advance : ) I have them, they were forwarded to me from this forum, email me or let me know what your email is. - Dana

Quote: Originally Posted by TheFutureWagners Getting married April 16, The Royal Canun too!!! Popular date! What is this about saving so much money if you get married before? Is it because of having to be there four days prior? You save money because you are just getting a legal wedding here on paper. I am getting married in the DR. We would have to get all paper work translated into Spanish, get all documentation approved by the Dominican Consulate. There are still legal fees here in my province. So i'm looking at 850$ at the end of the day. By getting married before "on paper" i'm saving over 600$, more so if my notary friend does it for free:)

What are your songs? I have been blessed with a fantastic step father who has been my dad.. just stuck on finding the perfect song? Any suggestions?

Quote: Originally Posted by Pink_Petals I have the free package (Wedding in Paradise Package). My ceremony is at 4p.m. Once its done, Im planning on going around the resort to take pictures with my husband (I booked HDC for 5 hours) so Im doing the cocktail hour ($10/pp) then, so that our guests dont get bored; the cocktail hour is an hour long and it includes the open bar for free for 1 hour! Then at 6p.m. we head to the SSG for our reception. xoxo that almost mirrors my plan! we are getting married at 3 as well, then the cocktail partry then the SSG! Just you are doing it very soon! And I have to wait till next year! Thank you for the pics, its exactly what i was wondering. And my colors are turquoise/aqua so you basically made me very happy!

Quote: Originally Posted by Pink_Petals So I got an answer from Tiara; for those who want to have a cocktail hour, an open bar is included for an hour for free xoxo Which package are you taking again? I'm going to take the free package with the Rental of the SSG. And i was going to do the cocktail hour as well for my guests at 10$ a head. Does that mean they keep it for an extra hour free? Thanks in advance!!!

WELCOME, this forum is awesome and will help you so much! Congrats, i'm in April aswell but Dreams La Romana DR Happy planning

Quote: Originally Posted by Sunandsand Hi ladies, Here's the review - http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...w-dream-61783/ I don't know if the photos will show up, but there's a link to our Flickr page so you'll be able to see the photos there. These are some of the 600 photos Arnaud sent us! Amazing! Congrats!!! Everything looked lovely and wonderful. i'm so happy for you, and your right the cake turned out great with the sugar flowers... the pics you emailed me were awful (from before you left) Quick question though, at the SSG, did they put linens on the table? I just rented it out but am going with their menu and the 'free" wedding. Hope your still on a high, and congrats on becoming a MRS

Quote: Originally Posted by telly032 Hi there! I just recieved confirmation for my wedding at Dreams La Romana for Sept 17 2010. So right around the corner! I am nervous because Tiara has been taking forever to get back to me...even the confirmation took 3 weeks. This forum has been super helpful so far! I am hoping that everything can take care of itself when I get there. Has anyone had the gazebo decorated by the staff? My dress is ivory, and I am afraid the white drapery will make me look dingy. Also, has anyone inquired about a horse and carriage? I know they do this at some palace hotels, but we couldnt go there because of restrictions... Hi there Telly, I'm fairly new to the forum, but have gotton alot of relief from finding it. I'm only getting married in April 2011. I know that waiting on Tiara to write back can be stressfull, but honestly, what i do suggest is that you possibly call her if you are really in need of an answer. Also from advice i got on here, if you write Urgent in the subject line of the email she gets to you faster. So don't worry!

Quote: Originally Posted by GEM Helllloo ladies! How are you?! My new hubby and I got back yesterday after a fabulous 2 week stay at Dreams. I will post our review as soon as I can...still trying to catch up and unpack. All I can say is WOW. Everything was just amazing. Our whole crew had an amazing time and our week alone was great, too. We had both the ceremony and reception on the beach and they were both breathtaking. It really turned out better than we could have ever imagined it. Tiara was great and everything fell into place. I was a more relaxed bride- and just trusted her and everything was amazing. Everything from my hair and makeup to the photographer to the DJ to the pastor to the dinner to the set up. You girls really have nothing to worry about. We were so lucky because we had plenty of sunshine on our day and again, it was just amazing. And we are finally Husband and Wife!!!!!!!! Hi Gem, Congratulations!!! Glad to hear such a great reaction, i'm sure everyone here is looking forward to your review. I know I am, and just to let you know what a relief it was to hear that everything was great!!!

Hi guys, i've got lots of people asking about First Aid Kits, I make custom ones.. whoever is interested I can see what I can do for them..

Quote: Originally Posted by Sunandsand Thanks Heather, I'll also show them this website and hopefully they'll realize they made a mistake. I leave in 2 days! Yikes! Ladies who've already been down, did you just give Tiara all your decorations and she put them up? Can't wait to get your feedback on the wedding!!

Quote: Originally Posted by shae hi! here are a few more pieces that i've done: CENTERPIECE i changed my centerpieces last minute! i designed these candleholders using vellum paper and folded into rectangles. just printed my logo on 2 sides and table # on the other 2 sides. i'm using electric votive and pillar candles for safety reasons since the holders are made of paper (wouldn't want my projects to burn at the reception from real flames!). plus i heard real candle flames are blown out by wind when you have a beach reception. hopefully it stops raining in cancun soon and i'll still get my beach wedding (i leave in 2 days!). the best thing about these is that it barely takes up any luggage space; i'm packing the candleholders unfolded so it all just fits in a folder and i'll unfold them when i get to mexico. another great thing about this is the price. i already had vellum paper and just printed these at work! wood box was about $5, pack of 12 electric votive candles $8, electric pillar candle $7, red flowers $15 (bought about 3 bunches at michaels and was able to use it for all 5 centerpieces). WELCOME CARD/FAVOR oot bags were not in my budget and i didn't want to add another suitcase just for these. so i created this card that includes a welcome note, matrix of all my guests arrival/departure dates and times, and reminder of wedding day festivities. sinamay bag is full of my fiances favorite gummy bears. ESCORT CARDS TABLE SETTING please ignore my dish rag that i used as a napkin for this photo! hopefully i'll have my photog take better shots of these. please pray for sunny skies in cancun next monday, july 12th, my wedding day! i refuse to have traveled to a different country to have my wedding in a ball room holler if you have questions Did you buy everything at Micheals, i love the box.

these are so cute!

Quote: Originally Posted by Pink_Petals Hi Taylorbabe, I bought my dress a few months ago and I decided to go with Ivory; I found that the white looks so bleached. The Ivory I got actually still looks like white but has a more natural look to it. Here is a pic so you can get an idea of what Im talking about. Which dress did you go with? (designer/style number)? Mine is Allure Exclusive, style # 2252 xoxo Very Nice ... you look beautiful. I am a plus size, so I found my dress at David's Bridal in Vermont. Going to buy its actually on August 7th, but wanted my mom to see it first. I'm going with white(as most of it is a chiffon), but I agree about the Ivory with certain materials. Honestly, the Ivory is white... only we truly know the difference.

Finally got my confirmation.. she changed the time of my ceremony but thats ok... its 3 pm instead of 5..more time for pictures. Booked Pastor Rick and now just for the photographer and everything else. I believe we are up to 22 booked as well but we will see

Quote: Originally Posted by Mrs. Williams Thank you very much Dana and Nadia. My FI and I did not want to pay more for food when its included in the price of the hotel. Dana, did you get an answer as to whether there is an extra charge for people over 60 person count? yes i believe she said 20$ a person.

Quote: Originally Posted by dcairns Tomorrow my FI is calling Tiara to confirm again. I asked him and he said he did ask the question. But this time he's going to confirm some stuff and get her to email it to us. I mean, honestly, we are paying them an extra 1000 to do what they would already be doing anyway, but for less work as it is a smaller group (we are about 40) I will keep you posted:) OK, got the menu from Tiara if you would like me to email it to you. NO you do not need to pay more. It will be a casual meal. Grilled food and such. Here is what is on the current menu.. it changes every three months. Starters & Salads Bar Entradas & Barra Ensaladas Snacks Quesadillas, Ham Croquettes Cassava turn over & Chicken Wings BBQ Snacks (Quesadillas, Croquetas de Jamón, Empanadas de Yuca & Alitas de Pollo BBQ) Soups / Sopas New England Clams Chowder Crema de Almejas (Nueva Inglaterra) Beefsteak Soup Sopa de Bistec From the Grill / Del Grill Tuna Fillet with Teriyaki Pork Ribs BBQ Filete de Atún al Teriyaki Costillas de Cerdo BBQ Chopped Steak BBQ Beef strip Braised in BBQ Steak Picado al BBQ Lonja de Res Braseado al BBQ Skirt Steak with Garlic Marinated Beef Tenderloin Bistec Churrasco con Ajo with Fried Onions Filete de Res Marinado Beef Rib Eye con Cebollas Fritas Rib Eye de Res BBQ Beef Ribs Chicken with bone BBQ Costillas de Res BBQ Pollo con Hueso al BBQ Vegetarian Options / Opciones Vegetarianas Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Grilled Tomatoes, Vegetables Tempura Pure de Papas, Maíz en Granos, Tomates al Grill, Vegetales Tempura Garnishes / Guarniciones All dishes are Served with Corn, BBQ Beans, Vegetables Tempura, Potato Pure & Malanga Chips Todos los Platos son acompañados de Maiz en granos, Frijoles BBQ, Vegetales Tempura, Pure de Papa & Chips de Yautía Desserts / Postres New York Cheese Cake with Strawberry Sauce New York Cheese Cake con Salsa de Fresa Warm Apple Cobbler with Ice Cream Cobbler de Manzanas Calientes con Helado Brownie Brownie a la Moda Mud Pie con salsa de Fresa Mud Pie with Strawberry Sauce So this is the menu i copied out of the pdf. 1000.00 + 26% and up to 60 people

Quote: Originally Posted by dolfinluck Congrats to all of the July brides!!! And welcome to all the newbies! I used fake flowers and the photographer didnt even know they were fake till I told her a couple of hours later. I think when ppl hear fake flowers they think of dollar store type. As long as they look really who cares if they are fake, the plus is you can have them as a keepsake or even re-sell them to other bride. If your MIL and Mom are willing to pay the difference for real flowers then go with it otherwise I would go with what you want. I know for the silver and gold its 1 app, 1 soup, 2 main course and 1 dessert that you choose for everyone. When I asked Tiara about this she said no as catholic priest will not perform a ceremony outside of a church in the DR. I used real touch flowers for everything (except for the flower petals) and I used angels accent (i believe pink petals used her too) and loved them!!! i believe she is a bit more than other vendors but her work it beautiful and she uses higher end flowers. I still saved a bundle over what I would of spent at DLR. search the forum and you can find other vendors Thanks a bunch, i will check her out.

Did anyone get Real touch flowers for their throw away bouquet? Any suggestions for a vendor with a great price?

Quote: Originally Posted by Mrs. Williams Thank you very much Dana and Nadia. My FI and I did not want to pay more for food when its included in the price of the hotel. Dana, did you get an answer as to whether there is an extra charge for people over 60 person count? Tomorrow my FI is calling Tiara to confirm again. I asked him and he said he did ask the question. But this time he's going to confirm some stuff and get her to email it to us. I mean, honestly, we are paying them an extra 1000 to do what they would already be doing anyway, but for less work as it is a smaller group (we are about 40) I will keep you posted:)

Quote: Originally Posted by sap 2 pink, 2 green and 2 orange. But since i haven't packed them all yet, i can do 6 of any color Whats the quality of the bags? I'm in Canada though, do you ship there?

Quote: Originally Posted by nsimpson This might be a case of 'lost in translation'. I think what Yanna means is that you can go with the SSG but if you want to order the special wedding dinner ie. Silver or Gold, you will have to pay extra (per person) for that. If you are okay with ordering off of the menu then there is no extra charge. Also, your guests would all have to eat the same meal, which you would choose in advance (with the exception of vegetarians who they will prepare something special for). Hope this helps. Yikes! Looks like we posted at the same time!! Good to see you got your answer! we have to pick the same meal?? my fi understood we can order off the menu anything we want as long it is on their menu....hmmmmm... something to look into

Quote: Originally Posted by Pink_Petals Dcairns- I booked HDC for my wedding for both photography and videography after reading so many amazing reviews on this website! There is a whole thread on it! Also, if you go to their website, they have a lot of pics of their work you can show you fiance He also has a page on facebook where you can read tons of amazing reviews! I have not come across one bad review so far; they are the best in the area! Also, in regards to the confirmation of your deposit, in my case it took forever which was stressful. What I noticed worked best was to put the word URGENT in the subject box of your e-mail! Also, once they confirm, double-check that everything is right; they had actually written down the wrong month of my wedding. SunandSand --- YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY....im so excited for you! I hope you have a fab wedding!!! Sungodess_08 - Thank you for taking the time to write that post for us p.s. Im having my civil ceremony in a week from tomorrow!!!! Im super excited guys! xoxo Thanks alot!! I get my FI to call just in case, (I can't from work and he is a contractor) I did email her regardless. GOSH I'LL FREAK IF SHE PUTS THE WRONG MONTH LOL...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mrs. Williams @Krod100 - the flowers are real but I just don't understand why they're charging $100 for hydrangeas. Can someone please explain to me what comes with renting out the Seaside Grill for the private reception. For some reason I thought that it included the meal, drink and dessert for 60 people and today Yanna explained that it was only for the usage of the facility and that I would have to pay extra for the meal. If anyone has a different answer in writing from either Yanna or Tiara, please let me know. i am waiting for Tiara to "write" me back. But she confirmed on the phone that we get the facilities (ordering off the menu) with my fiance. She did write the following answers to my questions.. now you are making me nervous. Is there anyone else out there who took the free package but rented out the seaside grill. With the free package, can I rent out the Seaside Grill? Yes. What is the cost of this? USD 1,000.00 + 26% What is the menu for this? The menu of the Seaside Grill Does it matter how many people I have at the wedding, such as is there an extra charge per person? This price will cover up to 60 people Can I hire a DJ for Seaside Grill? Yes USD 250.00 up to 4 hours. Is their wine served with the dinner at the Seaside Grill? Yes, domestic wine Is their barservice at the Seaside grill during our reception? Yes. Is there place for dancing? Yes. Do i need to pay a deposit for the DJ in advance, or is that taken into account when we arrive (we plan on using the DJ for 250$ in your Extra's package) You will pay this upon your arrival I am thinking of hiring HDC for photos, is there any specific information I should know in regards to this? Such as fees for them to be on the resort? You will need to pay a day pass for them. I will need to make appointments for hair and trials, do you do this or do I contact someone else? We will do this when we start planning the wedding details. When do you need to know the final amount of guests? Some are booking with separate carriers but all are staying at the Dreams la Romana? I need to know this at least 15 days prior the wedding date. Her answers are below the questions.. hope thats not confusing, it was color coded in the email but not available on the thread. - Dana