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Originally Posted by kkimi88
This sounds wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing and I can't wait to read your review!! Congratulations on your wedding and I'm so pleased to hear it was so perfect
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Another quick question about the beach gazebo if you don't mind- I'm hoping to get married barefoot, but remember from the main beach that sharp bits sometimes fall from the trees into the sand... how clear of this is the sand at this end of the resort?
We were barefoot! and it was not problem. We wore our shoes right up to the entrance by the greenery. There is a rock path, so we walked on the grass around the rock to the sand. The day we got there we went to look at it and there was grass growing amounst the sand. We asked Jenny if they would rake it, and she said "of course, my pleasure!" as they did with everything.
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I LOVED the beach gazebo! It was so private. I do wish you could have seen the ocean directly behind. But, it was so amazing to hear the waves crashing throughout the ceremony. I will never forget hearing that sound.
During my stay there were several weddings at the garden gazebo, which is right in the middle of everything. We even watched one from the preferred pool. I also loved how the beach gazebo has greenery all around, so I could walk up behind everybody and wait, not being seen unitl I walked 'down the isle'.
Originally Posted by kkimi88
Thanks, Brendee. It really is, it's allowed me to do so much planning!
Really looking forward to hearing more reviews; especially from people who have wed at the beach gazaebo- this wasn't available when I was last there and is something I'm really interested in- it seems so much better and more private than the alternative that was there last year! Can anyone share their experiences of it??
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I could not agree with you more!! We were there July 10th-21 with our wedding on July 16th. It was absolutely perfect! I'm going to work on a full review, but just had to agree! We also worked with Apple, and those ladies are AMAZING! They will do anything for you! On the last night, Kenya even found out that I wasn't feeling too great, and I didn't eat my dinner. So she called me to see what she could get me and called room service to have tea and crackers sent up. And Walquiria sat with me for at least 30 minutes trying to get all my guests in rooms in buildings 4 and 5, so that we were all close. They are just great!
And I'll put it in my review...but ladies, I can't stress enough, if there is something you want, or something that isn't right, just ASK, and everyone will bend over backwards to fix it for immediately! Their cusomer service is beyond anything I could have dreamed of!
Originally Posted by Dreams723
Hello Ladies,
I just had the pleasure of getting married this past Saturday 7/23/11 at Dreams La Romana; I will post pictures as soon as I figure it out. I do have to say to those planning, please don’t worry, there is absolutely nothing to worry about.
I’m sure that sending an email and not getting a response till a few days later can be frustrating. But, Yanna and Jenny are beyond busy; there wasn’t a moment where I walked into their office where they weren’t on the phone or with another bride. However please trust that what ever you say you want you will get, Yanna is very detailed she amazed me at how well she followed through, she remembered things I had forgotten, her notes were on point and once I met with her, I knew I had selected the right location I knew that she would have everything under control and that nothing could go wrong, rain or shine.
I will give a few details as to what to expect:
Arrival we were greeted with champagne taken straight to the Preferred section where we were staying they checked us in VIP style and I really mean that, when I walked into my suite, I do have to say, pictures do not serve this place justice, expect that it will be way more beautiful than what you see online. The staff is beyond friendly, everyone was simply amazing.
Arrival of my guests I worked with Apple Travel and Walquiria their representative on premises is amazing, she greeted my guests in separate area (near the club) with snacks, drinks and champagne. From the very beginning they were all very impressed.
The Rooms Not one of my guests complained, everyone was very happy. We had 3 birthday girls while we were there and their rooms were beautifully decorated with balloons all over the place a banner saying “Happy Birthday†on the door and a bottle of champagne.
The Welcome Party The DJ was great, my husband is West Indian he had a great selection of smooth reggae and soca, as well merengue and bachata. The bartender was also great, honoring my many requests with special drinks for the “Bride†Bellini’s and the “Groom†Cocolosos’.
Our Wedding Day It rained, I was very upset but as I stated above, Yanna ensured me nothing would go wrong. I had my hair and make up done at the spa by Maria and she was beyond patient, I had a trial the day before where I left feeling a little uneasy but the day off my hair looked great, the makeup looked exactly as I envisioned it.
Cesar Bido was my photographer and he was simply amazing, I will post pictures soon however you can view his work at www.ceasarbido.com now, Tropical pictures is also great, they did take pictures also since it was part of the “Ultimate Wedding†package and I do have to say, their pictures are also very pretty. The Video brought tears to my eyes; it was very well put together from beginning to end as well as the music. He captured the sweetest moments creating great memories for us.
The Ceremony we were able to have our wedding at the beach gazebo as we hoped for, the sun came out for just enough time for us to get out there and have our dream come true, the gazebo was beautifully decorated, our guests are looked amazing with rose petals, rose balls and gold tiffany chairs which I rented from an outside vendor at under $5 each rose petals.
The Ceremony lasted about 30 minutes from which we quickly moved into the Cocktail Hour followed by the Reception the food, drinks, music was all on point. I used an outside vendor, the centerpieces and décor at the reception…amazing, the cake…beautifully done, surprised and impressed everyone.
Overall I have to say I would rate it an A+ our wedding was everything I dreamed off and more with the exception of the rain.
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Hola from Dreams. First off to assure any of you worrying (like I did) - This place is amazing!! And if there is ANYTHING that is not to your liking, all you have to do is ask - they will bend over backwards to fix it!As for the vendors, as long as you know they are there, it's okay. I had been warned many times, and one almost sucked us in yesterday. But I kept looking at his gold name tag and it said Ultimate, not Dreams, so we just kept walking and said no-thanks! They are mostly in the main lobby, and a little around the main pool - restaurant area. None in the preferred at all - which is nice!
Just don't stop to talk to them and keep walking. Only one has approached us and this is our fourth day here. You just have to remember if you need anything, talk to someone behind a desk, not walking around. Because they do pose themselves as an employee, asking about your stay, if you need anything, etc........
I look forward to positing a review and pictures soon.
Oh, and Jenny is fantastic also!
Originally Posted by jessicalynneh
Thank you KCB! That helped alot, thats what I thought but some of the things that the WC said confused me a little bit.
I wanted to get some of your opinions about the outside vendors that they allow on the resort. Did they bother you at all? I've read some reviews where people say they are AWFUL, and then others that say they aren't bad at all. I'm only concerned because I just don't want my guests to be constantly hounded and annoyed by these people - I want them to be happy. What are your thoughts?
And yay! We go do our site-see on thursday!! So excited to see the resort!!
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I have not been very good at posting on this site. But I have been combing these pages for MONTHS and learned so many wonderful things from all of you. I don't know how I would be pulling this off without this wonderful site and all the ins and outs I have learned.
I can't believe I leave in less than two weeks.
So, yes I will be there while you are visiting the weekend of July 14th. Our wedding is on July 16th! So feel free to email me and maybe stop by and sneak a peak at the wedding, we are having it on the beach. [email protected]
I can't wait to post some pictures when we return!
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Hello ladies. I've been reading all the posts for the past few months, trying to catch up and take it all in. I don't know what I'd do without this, LOVING learning from all of you. Best wishes for those coming up this week!
LaRomanaBride - Feb 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
Bridget - March 15, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
jlcoon - April 13 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
Jenne - April 21, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
LaRomanaStacey - April 22, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
Odarcka -April 26, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
Amy - April 28, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
Maybride2010 - May 3, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
hjack - May 7, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS (date twins)!
brbr.bo - May 7, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS (date twins)!
Heather (dolphinluck) - CONGRATULATIONS
KPEG - May 19 - CONGRATULATIONS
fyniac - May 26, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS
VallieR - May 29, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS
Lesley - (LizzyJane) - July 6, 2010- CONGRATULATIONS!
GEM - July 9, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
Andrea (sunandsand) - July 14, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
Nadia (nsimpson)- Sept 3, 2010- CONGRATULATIONS!
Pink_Petals -Sept 10, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!Rikki (hermosaHoops) - Nov. 8, 2010 CONGRATULATIONS
Nancy (NancM) - Nov. 16, 2010 CONGRATULATIONSuninspired1979(Alla)- November 27, 2010 CONGRATULATIONS
taylorbabe - January 7, 2011 CONGRATULATIONS
LastMinuteCouple - Jan 12, 2011 CONGRATULATIONSHustyG (Lisa) - March 2nd 2011 UP NEXT
JoNewhams - March 3, 2011
Irisheyes- March 16, 2011
Georgie2b - 25 March 2011Dana (dcairns) - April 11,2011
MissTaken - April 13, 2011
Dressa - April 19th, 2011
jenngene2011 - May 7, 2011
Mrs. Williams - May, 28, 2011MrsEtienne2b - July 1st, 2011krob100- July 9th 2011Sarah (Miss Q) - July 16th, 2011KCB2011 - July 19, 20113Degrees - July 30, 2011 -
LaRomanaBride - Feb 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
Bridget - March 15, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
jlcoon - April 13 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
Jenne - April 21, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
LaRomanaStacey - April 22, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
Odarcka -April 26, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
Amy - April 28, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
Maybride2010 - May 3, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
hjack - May 7, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS (date twins)!
brbr.bo - May 7, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS (date twins)!
Heather (dolphinluck) - CONGRATULATIONS
KPEG - May 19 - CONGRATULATIONS
fyniac - May 26, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS
VallieR - May 29, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS
Lesley - (LizzyJane) - July 6, 2010- CONGRATULATIONS!
GEM - July 9, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
Andrea (sunandsand) - July 14, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!
Nadia (nsimpson)- Sept 3, 2010- CONGRATULATIONS!
Pink_Petals -Sept 10, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!Rikki (hermosaHoops) - Nov. 8, 2010 CONGRATULATIONS
Nancy (NancM) - Nov. 16, 2010 CONGRATULATIONSuninspired1979(Alla)- November 27, 2010 CONGRATULATIONS
taylorbabe - January 7, 2011 UP NEXT!!
LastMinuteCouple - Jan 12, 2011HustyG (Lisa) - March 2nd 2011
JoNewhams - March 3, 2011
Irisheyes- March 16, 2011
Georgie2b - 25 March 2011Dana (dcairns) - April 11,2011
MissTaken - April 13, 2011
Mrs. Williams - May, 28, 2011krob100- July 9th 2011Sarah (Miss Q) - July 16th, 2011 -
Hello everyone, I'm so excited to have found this forum. We have a wedding planned for Dreams La Romana for next July. I've been enjying reading through all the posts and pictures. I'm learning so much, and the pictures are beautiful.
I'm looking formward to learning so much more.
I'd love to also hear the answers and thoughts about Dana's tipping question. I hadn't thought about that yet.
And we are also working wtih Tiara, and have worried about her response time, but the day before yesterday she responded back and forth about 3 times, but then hasn't responded to my last one,so? guess it's hit-and-miss.Happy New Year!
Sarah
Dreams La Romana
in Destination Weddings in Dominican Republic
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Hair and make-up was definately my biggest worry. Not so much the make-up, as I had plenty of time to re-do if needed. had my friend on stand by for hair, just in case. But Maria (Mary) did amazing. Before I left, I did a trial with my hair-stylist, and we took pictures of every step to take with me. It helped. It wasn't exactly how it was in the pictures, but I almost liked it better.
She did a trial with the make-up also. I did have to stop her from using the lip-gloss and mascara wand out of the tub - I just did those with my own at the room.
But everyone who sees the pictures, comments on the hair and make-up.
It was tough for me because it was so much more dramatic than I ever do, I'm pretty simple. But in pictures, it was amazing. She colored in my eyebrows, which I've never done, but it made a difference in the pics.