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I decided to go with Juan Navarro too! I'm getting married march 18, 2012 so I'll let you know how it goes! I have a friend who used him and she was thrilled!
 

Originally Posted by weddingprincess 

I have booked Juan Navarro as our wedding photographer.  He is also doing our trash the dress when we move to Secrets for our honeymoon.  Dreams had said he was on their outside vendors list and we don't have to pay extra for him to come on the property.  He has been really quick to answer emails and I really love the pictures I have seen on his blog.  Here is a list of the outside vendors that the resort has sent to my wedding designer.

 

-       Photographer: Adventure Photos or Juan Navarro

-       DJ: Mauricio Neri from Visual Sound

-       Tablecloths: Gamanteles

-       Decoration: Events Weddings Cancun

 

* Hope this might help some of you out!!

 

Congrats of being finished! Did she clarify which Deck you are on? I am finalizing things as well. I think I may go with an outside photog since no one has even contacted me from the one the hotel supplies. She quoted me for the centerpieces I want, 80 a piece, but I think Im gonna just do it myself. Hopefully not too much hastle.

As for Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat, that is awesome! Both great artists. I can not believe this is happening in a couple months!!! 

What are the cost of your lanterns? I found some for very cheap and want to compare.

 

Originally Posted by Kmarch85 
 

Hey Everyone.

 

So I just wrapped up some final details with the WC Gina.  She has been super helpful and has also said okay to a lot of my changes.  

 

I am purchasing table over lays from:  http://www.linentablecloth.com/  They currently have a 20% off everything this Tuesday and Wednesday.  

 

I picked flower arrangement  Maya 23 for my center pcs.  It is the Random sizes of vases with white candles and red rose petals.  I switched to White Rose petals based on my color scheme.

 

Our Reception is on the Deck and since my family owns www.oogalights.com she is allowing me to bring my own paper lanterns and borrow her strand.

 

 My travel agent and radio group are flying down there to scope some things out, take pictures, meet with Gina this week.  I'll post pictures.... Soon

 

Also - Dovi - Jason Maraz and Colbi Caillat will be down there playing with the group I am with!  So you will def be able to enjoy that.  There still may be one other band too.  

Thanks so much for posting this. I did not see it (there is so much to sift through on here). So it looks like kmarch and I will be having our wedding receptions very close to each other. I wonder how that will work with the sound systems??? Either way, this was a great resource, just shows how beautiful the resort actually is!

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Originally Posted by LindseyM 

Hi girls,

 

If you check out my youtube channel BelCantoRagazza you will see my tour of Dreams.  I posted it here before but maybe you missed it?  You can see the pool terrace [patio?] and the pool deck in my videos.  I'm not sure which ones are which but watching the entire tour is videos 1-11 and they are really worth watching!!  It gets us so excited to check them out... here's a link:

 

http://www.youtube.com/user/BelCantoRagazza?feature=mhee

Yeah it's such an easy thing. I am having way less people and so may only have 4-5 tables. It is much easier to travel with branches for 4-5 tables then for ~8. 

$.70 it such a good price!!! And that sounds like a great plan- the circular mats for the tables. 

After talking to you about this all I am getting soooo excited. It never really seemed real before! We have a small but really fun group and I am sure we will all have a great time at the resort together . We arrive on the 15th and are also staying a week. 

I am totally ok with us getting the early appt times. I would make my MOH go first and then my sister and then me. There are two others and I am not sure if they are going to be utilizing the salon... I feel like I may end up doing my own makeup tho I am super specific when it comes to that so maybe it's for the best?

Since you aren't doing a cocktail hour did you get to substitute a lot of things in its place? We are doing it at the jacuzzi. We were thinking about having the cigar roller but it may not be worth it. 

Have you inquired about fireworks? I'd be interested to see how much that would be?

Originally Posted by Kmarch85 

I love the branch Idea, are you buying the branches from them?  If not how are you going to travel with them?

 

I just ordered my chair bows today and they shipped the same day!  only .70 a pc! such a steal!  I think I am just going to get navy blue round place mats at Target and use in the center of the table and put the lanterns and candles on them/around it just trying to think of the easiest way to travel.   the website was www.bbcrafts.com

 

 I also ordered 50 mini maracas from AmScan (throught my work) for each of the guest and we are doing "shake for a kiss"

 

Since I am going down with a large Chartered group with a local radio station they bring the bands down.  Last year we got engaged on their show at the resort next door - Now Sapphire.  So this year we planned our wedding the same time.  But I will be arriving friday the 16th and staying 7 nights.   The radio show plays from 12-2pm typically and I wanted to catch some of that, so if you are willing to take the earlier salon times that would be perfect b/c I can hop in after that! 

 

Those bands will not be there, those were the bands from the past - but the bands stay at the resort so it makes for a ton of fun!

 

Well, the patio deck that is wooden that is by the infinity pool is what I choose.  I have submitted stuff in the past and they kept confusing my times.  I am sure it will all work out.  

 

bc of my group size I choose not to do cocktail our and just use the pool bar and have the included trio play over there while people are taking pictures.

 

 

I have 4 girls standing up in the wedding.  

 

So fun talking to someone who has same date! 

 

 

 

These bands are going to be at the hotel all weekend? Are they playing for your wedding? That is awesome.

Yes I am confused about the reception site. I booked it with them last March. Are you sure the pool deck and patio deck are the same? There is a restuarant El Patio, I am wondering if that is what you mean?  I also emailed Yamina. Interestingly someone emailed me the other day asking to confirm the locations and I was confused bc I had already confirmed this almost a year ago....

I have a similar vision for mine. Here is a photo of what I am trying to do. My colors are blues and corals. I found cheap submersible lights for inside the vases and also lanterns for about $4.99 each. If you could get me a better deal that would be greatly appreciated! I also found manzanita branches that I am going to attempt to spray pain and hang either crystals from (expensive) or tea lights like this pic. 

I haven't found the table cloths or bows yet. I am not sure what color to use for those. I am leaning towards coral bows and white table cloths with a blue runner of some sort? Not sure. 

How many girls do you have? I have 5. I am usually the designated makeup artist of the group but of course I won't be doing this on my wedding day so I understand why you wouldn't want to do everyone's hair haha. My best friend and MOH had her wedding a few years ago at Dreams Cancun and she had all the girls get hair and makeup done. There were two people there that day. It took until maybe 12 and we started early. We were also luckily the only wedding that day bc she has like 7 people. I am willing to start as early as poss. 

Originally Posted by Kmarch85 

As for hair and make up I have the email and emailed and no return.  But I read they said don't email in no more then 60 days.. so not sure.  I am a hairstylist but don't want to do hair on the say of my wedding. I have a group of girls that needed to get in around 2pm.  Hopefully they have enough people working.  

 

 

 

Originally Posted by Kmarch85 

I am working with Evangelina and Gina, mostly Evangelina.

 

How many guests are you having?  I am flying in with a Radio Station from Chicago - you will be lucky to enjoy live bands.  Last year we had Crystal Bowersox, Michael Frante and Plain White Tees - The year before we had Train and Lifehouse.  I can't share who the bands will be for the weekend of our wedding but you guys will be able to enjoy too!

 

That's weird they booked us both on the Patio wooden Deck.  I emailed to just see what was going on...  

 

Yeah I am little in a wreck about center pcs - I had a manufacture make plastic ft tall vases so that I can fill with pearls and flameless candles. But I def wanted twigs and branches with lights - but refuse to pay for the costs of them.   My parents own www.oogalights.com so if you need any lighting (lanters ect) I can give you a deal.

 

Since I'll be in a large group we are doing the Carribean Buffet.  We are also doing a symbolic wedding.

What are your colors?

We are using a pallet of Navy, Grays, and shades of whites

 

 

 

Hey! Thats awesome!

So I guess I should have requested Anel since he is prob the best. So I guess I'm stuck with whomever is left...Which is who? lol I am so nervous about the pics. I wanted to get my own photog but its just so expensive and then to pay for their stay...

I too am doing all the centerpieces and bows myself. I am buying the flowers for the bouquets from them. I sent her a pic of a bouquet I loved and she said she can do it, but it wont have peonies which would make the bouquet >$300. I am really nervous about the centerpieces because the ones I want to do are going to be so expensive to transport bc of the glass vases. I am trying to see if they can just supply the vases.

We are getting married at 4:30 on the beach and our reception is the pool deck!

Are you corresponding with Yamina? When do you guys arrive? What are you doing for hair and makeup?

Originally Posted by Kmarch85 

It looks like me and you will be getting married the same day!!!

How fun!

 

I will not be using the DJ since one of our groomsmen is a well known DJ in the midwest, we are just renting the equipment.  

 

I am working on my own center pcs to bring down there - I am also going to bring my own chair bows since they are cheaper then renting.  I will just use the white linens for the rest.  Also I had my own flowers (fake) made with broaches and lace, a vintage theme, b/c I wasn't fond of the choices.

 

I have Anel booked for full day coverage and trash the dress.

 

We are using the Gazebo at 4:30 and patio wood deck for reception.   

Are you getting married on the beach?

 

Hi all,

My wedding is quickly approaching- March 18th 2012. I have been reading everyone's posts occasionally. I just had a few questions and would appreciate any feedback!

1. Has anyone used the DJ the hotel provides? We do not want to pay any more for outsiders to come in so we figured we would try our luck. I did email DJ Doremixx was told they do not come to this resort... Does anyone have any experience with the hotel dj?

2. Has anyone seen table centerpieces that are blue and coral? I am *attempting* to design it myself and bring with me. I have very expensive taste and everything I want to do just isn't feasible. For example, I wanted to buy real brain coral and use those but have found they are pretty costly themselves. I am thinking of buying manzanita branches and spray painting them coral but would like any input/ideas on how to set this up....

3. I am trying to negotiate for more photographer time instead of color prints- has anyone been successful at getting most of the day covered? How much did you end up paying for the photog?

Originally Posted by TigerLily 

 

Hi everyone,  I haven't been on for quite a while (too busy with projects!). I had to stop logging on bc everytime I did, I added to the diy list, lol. Anyhow, my FI (now husband : ) and I got married at DRC on Saturday, Dec 3rd. We're both extremely happy with our decision. The resort is gorgeous, staff is friendly, and even our picky eaters raved about the food.

 

Yamina is great- she's very friendly and did a wonderful job with our wedding...and she managed to pull everything off exactly how we envisioned it. (I had Ana before, so I was only in contact with Yamina for a few weeks). I brought her two- yes two- large suitcases full of stuff- and everything worked out fine. Anyhow, here's our slideshow. If anyone has any quetions, don't hesitate to ask. I'll try to answer them as best I can.

 

Our slideshow: http://031211primus.dreamsriveriacancun.adventurephotos.com.mx/#/primus-1/

 

Tigerlily, congratulations! Your pictures are beautiful! I am getting married March 18, 2012 and I can't believe how close that is. I wanted to know if you added on the trash the dress ahead of time and how much approx. it was. Also, did you bring all your own bows and centerpieces etc? Where did you purchase this all from? I have looked at Theknot and a couple other sites. Also, did you like the Dj? Who did you have? Did you bring your music on CD?

 

I just sent my deposit for Dreams Riviera Cancun and although my FI has the prices they were not 400/room/night. I would shop around with TA's etc. If you want my TA I'd be glad to share her information! Although I have not been to Dreams Riviera, I have been to Dreams Cancun for my best friend's wedding. It was absolutely beautiful and the food was great. This resort is much newer than Dreams Cancun and looks amazing! 

Have you guys had any luck? I just sent a deposit to Dreams Riviera Cancun and now I am trying to figure out the Rabbi situation. Contacted the Chabad Rabbi and he said he doesn't officiate destination weddings. Don't really want the expense of flying in someone. We may have a family friend do it, since theoretically in Judaism anyone with appropriate knowledge of a jewish ceremony may officiate, and since its only going to be a symbolic (get legally married here in the states) it doesn't really matter. I am a bit afraid it won't be as special as I have always imagined without a Rabbi...

Hey Shay12, any luck with picking a place? I am still torn. I keep looking at all the reviews posted on here by brides and most of the places I liked based on their websites (like Moon Palace) look awfully drab in real life. My fiance likes Royal Playa del Carmen which looks nice. Well hope your hanging in there. I haven't made any progress!

NOW Jade is up there on my list, saw a review and it looks spectacular. It's tough bc every resort I love I know will be too much for most of my guests

I just got engaged a month ago and I am starting to look at sites in Riviera Maya to have a wedding in January 2012. I am currently in med school and have no time to plan and also a very slim window of opportunity to have a wedding. My best friend got married at Dreams Cancun and it was beautiful. She told me she got all her ideas on this site and that people were very helpful. Dreams Tulum is obv an idea but I'd like to see pics and hear from others who had had their weddings there. I want all inclusive and somewhere my guests can afford to stay that is very nice as well. Anyway, any suggestions, pictures and ideas would be more than helpful!

Have you tried contacting the Chabad rabbi in cancun? My fiancé met him when he went to a destination wedding there.