emives

No I had flowers but I did them myself. I made them at home and brought them with me in my luggage.

I wish they'd had them when I bought mine! I got mine at Party Packagers.

Thanks for all the helpful info. One more question... where did you purchase the candle holders?

I got them at a bed/bath/home store called Jysk. Not sure if you have one where you are. They were $1.25/ea!

Emives - one question about HDC. What package did you go with? I'm considering the Royal package, which is just 3 hours coverage....but I don't want much of that to be used up on me getting ready. I would rather just have most of the 3 hours be focused on the ceremony, coctail hour, photo session after, and maybe a bit of the reception.

Originally we had them for 5 hours (Platinum Package). From 2-7. Our ceremony was at 2 and the dinner was at 7. So we were not going to have pictures of us getting ready, first dance, etc. But we added 4 hours on (at $150/hr!!!!) so in total that day we had 9hours and I was SO glad we did. We also did the TTD. In total we spent $1900. But pictures were really, really important to me and I am so happy with the outcome.

Hello emives, 

 

Who was your photographer.. Do you think it is worth getting an MC.

 

We used HDC Photo which is out of Punta Cana. They are FANTASTIC and I would 100% recommend them. We didn't hire an MC or DJ. We used our iPod to play the music and (thankfully!) my uncle attended the wedding who used to MC/DJ professionally so he took over. It definitely made the night more enjoyable.

 

Thanks Emives!! I think I will do the same!! How many ppl sit per table? What did you do for bridesmaids flowers? I'm thinking of making button bouquets. I'm carrying a brooch bouquet.

 

They sat 8 people at each table with one sitting 9. I made all of our bouquets but one came with the Sand extravaganza package. The one I picked fit with the rest that I made so we used it as a toss bouquet.

 

 

Emives - I love the La Brasa Terrace set up! Do you think it will accomodate up to 50 people?

 

I don't know to be honest. Like I said above, the tables sit 8/9 people. I asked my husband and he thinks it would fit 50. Send a quick email to Yinette and ask would be my advice.

Originally Posted by erinmc 

 

emives--- stunning!!  Did you request the Terrace? I have the Las Brasa reserved but not sure if there are 2 different set ups. Are the centerpeices glass? I'm worried about traveling with glass and it breaking.

I am trying not to do many "extras" as I am already over my budget!!

 

 

Yes. I specifically asked for the terrace. But if it had rained, it would have been inside La Brasa. You can probably arrange that when you get down there though, if you'd like it on the terrace. I strongly recommend it depending on the size of your group - we had 34 people and it fit a nice sized dance floor also. I didn't do ANYTHING extra. Just whatever came with the package. Actually, I had to rent the sound system for the reception but that is it. I wanted everything cheap.

The centrepieces are glass. I wrapped them individually in t-shirts and spread them between my luggage, my fiances and my mom's so they wouldn't break. My brothers-in-law carried the lanterns in their carry-on and I had the throwies in a zip-loc bag in my luggage.

Originally Posted by erinmc 

 

emives~ what decorations did you take with you?

I didn't have a lot. I brought down 12 paper lanterns & the LED throwies, as well as my centrepieces & candles.

One holder is bigger than the other and I brought two for each table (3 round tables; head table).

Paper lanterns hung on the La Brasa Terrace.

Originally Posted by brendee2005 

 

Omg thanks!!!!!! did he a least contact right before the ceremony? Just in case you had any changes?

Nope but after he sent me the script, I sent him one back with all the changes/additions that I wanted and when he showed up the day of the wedding it was exactly what we wanted.

How did you find it as far as heat/humidity in the evening for dinner/reception?

The dinner was fine! There was a gorgeous breeze but it was still nice and warm out. It was the perfect weather - especially because we were all working up a sweat dancing. The ceremony was blistering hot though and most of the guests got sun-burnt.

Hey Ladies,

Anyone know if the Sand Extravaganza package includes plate/cutlery set up and table cloths.....or is it extra?? I saw in the extras pdf table covers, overlays and runners have a separate price.....does the package include basic set up and these options are their upgraded options?? Thanks

 

Set up in included - basic white tablecloths. They setup all my own decorations that I brought with me at no extra charge.

 

 

Just a heads up.. My wedding is four months away and I have only received five emails from the WC... Believe me I am freaking out. But as a dominican myself I know how the country works and things always get done some how.

 

Once everything is confirmed and booked, you won't get any emails from them. But everytime I had a question about something, I got a response . I always got responses from Yinette (never emailed with Ada) - sometimes a week later, most of the time a day or two later.

 

EVERYTHING worked out in the end!!!

Yup, that's right.

And for what it is worth - I booked my wedding a year in advance and booked the La Brasa Terrace for the reception because it's beachfront and I wanted to make sure I had it. Otherwise it is by the pool (if you have more than 50 guests, I believe) or La Tortuga (which is the indoors buffet). Yinette didn't give me any trouble when I asked for La Brasa that far in advance.

We had the Sand Extravaganza and yes, it is an open bar for the cocktail hour. The regular stuff though - not the premium brands.

He just did my ceremony last Thursday. I hadn't heard anything from him after the ceremony script was sent to me either and I was terrified he wasn't going to show up but he did. It all worked out. 

Just got home from my wedding week at Ocean Blue & Sand... The wedding was perfect! I'm so thrilled with the outcome! I hope that all you ladies feel the same when your day comes around..

I am getting so excited! We leave on Sunday night/Monday morning and are getting married in one week!!!!! I still have so much to do but I'm off work until we leave. So exciting!

Congrats to all the other February brides!!!!! 

My friend had hers at 2pm and mine is also scheduled for 2pm. Our dinner starts at 6:30 and we have a cocktail/appetizer hour after the ceremony. It will give us lots of time for photos. I didn't mind the gap in between at my friends - I took a nap, sat by the pool for a bit. If you're at a resort then I don't really think it's that big of an issue because people can always find something to do in between.

Sure. I don't have the privileges to post stuff onto here, so just post your email and I will send it.

You're pictures are gorgeous!

We're using HDC Photography. Great prices and really, really great communication wise. I've seen a lot of their photos and loved them.

We went with the Sand Extravaganza. We are doing our music by iPod so don't need a DJ. I did my own bouquet & BM bouquets,  but never thought to ask about putting that money elsewhere. I feel like I saw in the info packages that you couldn't but I'll have to recheck. And sorry can't help you with the photographer either as we are using an outside vendor! Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Good luck!!

Originally Posted by erinmc 

 

I'm getting a little frustrated cuz Yinette the wedding coordinator is not understanding me!!!!! And when I ask a few questions in a email she will only answer 1 question.

Is there anything I can try to help you with? I get fairly quick answers and most of the questions I ask have been answered.

My MOH's dress wasn't weighed. And it wasn't counted as carry on because the airline just allowed her to take it on board.

I'm a registered nurse! Labor, delivery and post-partum.

They look great! (Maybe I'm biased because they look like mine and I love mine, too!! lol)

I really like the envelopes.

Brenners: Our colours are like a pool blue and white. The flowers look really nice against the dresses. 

Val: I just grabbed whatever I liked that didn't look super fake. The two-toned pink and the pink & yellow large roses feel like the real touch ones but didn't say on the label.

Trust me when I say that it's going to go by SO FAST! You won't even realize how fast until you are running out of time! I'm at 40 days (give or take) and I've been counting down since the 290 mark!!! It's so crazy how fast time went and I'm so excited!

Congrats and happy planning!