mushra2011

Hi Brides, I am getting married at PPC in June 2011. I haven't still found a photographer yet. I have to decided to go with local photographer in Punta Cana. I was wondering if any one of you have booked a photographer from Punta Cana.

Ladies, I asked Teresa the difference between package and doing fantasy with privatization of a restuarant. See below. I haven't decided on the reception yet. Please share your ideas. Originally I thought of doing the beach reception but I'm not sure. **************************************************************************** There is one big significant difference between the a complete romance package and a restaurant privatization and that is an outside reception venue and the type of bar With the restaurant privatization there is an open top shelf premium bar and your paying the close down fee for the restaurant as your plan "A&B" Chill out Chic Inclusions vs. Fantasy and privatization of a restaurant Chill out Fantasy/Custom Cocktail Bar- National local brands Cocktail Top shelf premium Cocktail- 3 cold appetizers on a cocktail table Cocktail- 5 mixed hot and cold appetizers waiter passed Decor for ceremony Brown and white, change extra $ Can be white or ivory, or the white and sage green Dinner-minimalist preset buffet Choice of designer plated or designer buffet Venue- outdoor , open terrace, banquet room Venue- private closed restaurant Backup plan B- banquet room only Backup plan b ( not necessary) Reception bar- National local brands Reception bar-Top shelf premium

Ladies, I asked Teresa the difference between going with the package and doing fantasy with privatization of a restuarant. Here is what her response was. I thought I would share, if you guys are in the same boat as I am. Actually, chill out came out less but see below what your are getting with the package. Let me know of your ideas. I have not decided on the reception yet. I thought I would go with a beach reception but I didn't hear encouragement from Teresa on that one. Thanks, ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ There is one big significant difference between the a complete romance package and a restaurant privatization and that is an outside reception venue and the type of bar With the restaurant privatization there is an open top shelf premium bar and your paying the close down fee for the restaurant as your plan "A&B" Chill out Chic Inclusions vs. Fantasy and privatization of a restaurant Chill out Fantasy/Custom Cocktail Bar- National local brands Cocktail Top shelf premium Cocktail- 3 cold appetizers on a cocktail table Cocktail- 5 mixed hot and cold appetizers waiter passed Decor for ceremony Brown and white, change extra $ Can be white or ivory, or the white and sage green Dinner-minimalist preset buffet Choice of designer plated or designer buffet Venue- outdoor , open terrace, banquet room Venue- private closed restaurant Backup plan B- banquet room only Backup plan b ( not necessary) Reception bar- National local brands Reception bar-Top shelf premium

Thanks so much Glowwbug for sharing your review and your pictures. They looked awesome and I can tell you guys had so much fun. I can't wait to see more of your wedding pictures. Dear PPC brides, my TA is quoting me $834 for three nights for double occupancy for June. I am about to sign the group contract and I was wondering if you think this is fair. Bikegirl, did you get the same rate, if you don't mind sharing? thanks so much./

Thanks Bikegirl! I will keep checking for the updates. I will consider the group rate and see if I can get people to book early. it's not an easy job to call people and remind them to book, but I will give it a try. Thanks for the info. I'm also working with Teresa and I have scheduled a tele conference to talk about the package. It was hard for to do al carte from the speadsheet as it's not clear what is included and what is not. Teresa said she could help me with that. She seems a wonderful person to work with. My tele conf. with her is mid November. I will share what I learned.

Hello Bikegirl and all PPC Brides, I have been reading your blogs and I must say thank you for all the helpful information you have shared. It really help me make some of the decisions I have made so far. I just locked in my wedding date for June 19, 2011 at PPC. I have not decided on the package yet. I am thinking going al carte would be less expensive, but I really need to know your opinion. Bikegirl, I believe you are doing the chill out chic. I was wondering if you have considered al carte and if so, why didn't go with it? Also, if any one is doing group rates and already have put in deposits, could you please share your expreince and if it's worth doing the group room blocking my TA is trying to get me into doing? Thanks so much!