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Congrats Jen! Yes, tables, chairs and basic white linens are included in all receptions - whether you have a package or not. You can upgrade to chavari (wooden chairs), add on colored napkins or chair ties, etc for extra $$.
Happy planning!
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We've decided to legally get married here before we go. I was really really torn... and still not 100%. But I want our wedding in Mexico to be IT for us, and I don't want to come home and then do a legal ceremony. I want to feel 100% married once we have the ceremony in Mexico. But, I also don't want the ceremony in Mexico to feel "not real". So, we're going to the courthouse about a week before we leave for Mexico... no family, no kiss, no rings, not even saying "i do". Just saying "yes" hahah. I'm wearing a white dress to my shower and will wear that to the courthouse. So far, no one has asked about it being legal and we just want to keep it us. We'll do a fancy dinner just me and him after the courthouse :-)
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This is probably pretty random - but I've searched a ton of OOT bag / first aid treads and can't find anyone saying whether or not their items leaked during the travel? Are you guys packaging your first aid kids before leaving (with hand sanitizer, etc) or putting those kits together while your at the destination? Just curious if people have found things leaking once they arrive and I'd hate to get that all over everything!
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98 days for me tooooo! EEEE! Getting so excited but it is really starting to fly by. My shower is next weekend - so excited. Everything is pretty much done except escort cards/table (we're doing message in a bottle theme DIY) and finally started really shopping for OOT bag items. Target had a big sale on travel size Advil and tissue so I got all that. Everyone's attire is figured out - just need to get alternations. Still have to go ring shopping. The countdown is really on!
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Here's our timeline:
4:30 - Ceremony
5:00 - Group Toast on the beach / group photo
5:15 - Family/Bridal Party pictures
5:45 - Bride & Groom Photos on the beach
6:30 - Reception starts on Las Palmas
We're not doing a cocktail hour. $30 a person when we're already at an all-inclusive place was just too much for us. Guest can drink their champagne, watch us take pictures, go to the Dreams bar, etc.
The sun sets at 6:15 in November so we'll get some great sun-setting pictures and let everyone sit down at 6:30, then make our entrance at 6:45.
I'm hoping it's enough time for pictures with my and my hubby after the wedding!
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I thought we were doing good on attire... but now I'm worried it's not going to come together!
We bought our GM tan linen pants at Banana Republic one sale (they are awesome - originally $70 on sale for $30!!!). They are perfect and I think the guys will wear them again.
We ordered my Fiance's suit from J Crew online and it hasn't come in yet. We tried it on a while ago in the store, but waited to long and now they only have it online. He loves it and is set on it now (of course, fingers crossed he still loves it when it comes in).
Will it matter if the Groom's suit is a slightly different color khaki than the GM pants?
My original plan was to have the GM's just wear whatever white shirt they want (I'm not a picky person, my BMs are wearing the same dress but different styles)... but is that going to look okay?
I need a dress rehearsal! LOL
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Thanks guys! You're right - seaside looks great!!! I love the rocks and mountains :-) I can't wait!!!
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We bought 2 different bags from Vista Print (used the coupon from Living Social. $10 for $50 worth! Here's one with palm trees.. the other one with flowers I can't find. It's there somewhere! They have a ton of designs:
Sign up for their emails and you'll start getting free offers. They always have a promo for free postcards going on!
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Hey past and previous brides - any thoughts on Oceana vs Sea Side beach? We're currently booked at Sea Side... but I just saw this video of a wedding at Oceana that looks amazing. I love the rocks in the background! I'd love to hear what previous brides thought and what future brides are planning!
here's the video - it got me REALLY excited :-)
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Hi mllek1986 - that's a great idea! Are you giving her a list of songs you want to play? Or are you giving her a CD with all the music on it?
Originally Posted by mllek1986
Hi NM2011
We are using an outside DJ, DJ Reventon. The woman's name is Staci and she has been excellent to work with so far. She gave me a big questionnaire to fill out which has every little detail and she will also be our MC for the evening. I got a few references from her and they all said great things. We are having her play from the ceremony at 4:30 all the way to 10:30pm. The cost to bring her in is $100, her food is $65 and her fee is $910 for 6 hours! I thought it was a great deal seeing as for 3 hours it costs $690 and this way I can trust all the music for the ceremony, grand entrance, first dance etc is well coordinated and flows properly. We have around 60 people attending and for us music and flow was really important so we wanted someone outside of the wedding party/guests to deal with all of that and keep the party going! We do plan on bringing our Ipod and making a playlist for the after party at Desires Lounge though.
Hope this helps.
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For brides that want to stay in PV for a mini honeymoon - check out Verana! It's kind of expensive... but we're only staying 4 nights and thought we'd splurdge
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Fun! The 16th is that Wednesday? We'll be there then :-) Congrats!
Originally Posted by kateddy
The date is the 16th, we are arriving on the 12th and staying for a week, we are having a small wedding about 14 people, I hope everything goes well
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Congrats Kateddy! What's your wedding date??
Originally Posted by kateddy
Hello Dreams Brides,
Just wanted to say that I love BDW!! Great information and tips!! I am too getting married at dreams this november, less then 4 months away!! Just started with the planning, and I can't wait!!
Kat
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I'm getting married end of November! Arriving on Nov 15 and checking out on Nov 20 for our honeymoon at Verana!!!
Originally Posted by b gardner
anyone else getting married end of november? we are leaving on nov. 20th and will be there till nov.27th
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Ohhh fun! We are also thinking of doing a fishing trip or excursion for the groomsmen. Did you book through Vallarta Adventures? Are they doing it the morning of the wedding? I can't believe you only have a month left! I have 4 and am starting to get SO excited I can barely contain myself. And I've got a ways to go LOL
Originally Posted by kerrib
We are soo excited! We just booked a fishing trip for the groomsmen as their gift. We are talking with the woman who will do our ceremony to finalize what she'll say. We need to figure out the photography, too. We can't decide if we should add on a package or just pay for all the photos extra at the end. I really want to add on a TTD package. Other than that I have to pick up my dress from the tailors, and then figure out how to pack up all of our stuff and get it on the plane!I, too, keep changing my mind. My FI told me to stop yesterday before I drive myself, him, and the WC crazy!
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Very cute!!! Love the bags - what a good deal! Where did you buy the little circle tags???
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Hey Kerrib! You are getting sooooo close!!!! Is everything pretty much done?? Fatima has been really nice and responsive with me too all of a sudden! And she also said taxes are already included in my contract. Whoot!!! I'll bring that email with me for sure.
I'm pretty much done with making decisions (though I change my mind all the time!). I can't wait to get a head count and finalize everything!!!!!!
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We're doing the free package because we are having our own photographer come AND we didn't want to pay an extra $20 a person for the "cocktail" hour. So we're doing the free package and paying $45 a person for the dinner. We're doing the champagne toast after the ceremony and 10 ppl are included in the free package and then we are paying a few dollars for each person over that. My thoughts are people can mingle with their champange and hang out for the hour we're doing photos. Our guests wouldn't want us to spend $20 a person just for some appetizers. That would be $1,000 just for some snacks and drinks for one hour!
Chairs (with white covers) are included in any of the packages (no matter how many guests). If you want to upgrade to the wooden chavari chairs it's an extra cost per person. We're still getting good treatment, although I think every bride wants more attention than she's getting ;-)
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amazing cakes! Just read these whole tread on my lunch break at work and I'm hungry already again :-) We're thinking 3-tiers (we'll have 50 or 60 guests) at our DW. Doing cupcakes for the AHR. Inspiration from this amazing thread....
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Hey fellow Dreams PV brides! I'm going over my budget (yikes!) and just curious if Dreams charges taxes for the wedding services?? It's not in our contract, but I know how they like to add things once you're there. Thanks!
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You are really SO ahead of the game. I have 4 months and I just barely started shopping. Guess that means it's time to hit the stores :-) yay!
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love love love! A perfect OOT bag!
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Flower Girl and Ring Bearer Outfits DONE! Unless I find something else that I love :-) Not sure if the flower girl dress is too fancy compared to the ring bearer outfit...
Dress from JC Penny's $40 for flower girl
Beige and white linen shirt from the Gap $25 for ring bearer.
Got this shell and basket set from Blue Roof on Etsy. They are so cute!
We also just bought the groomsmen pants at Banana Republic - tan linen pants on sale for $30 right now!!!
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Thanks for the comment! White with a purple ribbon could be pretty!! Probably cheaper too. Thanks!!
Message in a Bottle Seating Cards
in Wedding Flowers, decoration, cake, etc.
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The Martha Stewart link said to order the VC4C bottles. They are easier to get your finger in to pull out the paper since its not tapered at the top. I plan to order mine next week!