NM2011

Thanks mllek1986!

Yes we checked with the resort and they don't have a transfer service that they provide. It's kinda strange they don't. I thought the same as you. I'll check out the website you gave and see what I can find.

Hey Ladies hoping you can help. We are trying to hire a driver to take our guests to and from the airport and resort. The quote we got is crazy high and I can't imagine we couldn't get something a little more competivite. Have any of you hired drivers for your wedding? How did they do? Could you post their contact info. Thanks!

Thansk for the info!! We are doing the sound stange but don't need the dance floor. I'll just have to see what I can negoiate. I agree 100% i don't want to be messing with an Ipod. I want to enjoy our night... and my dress!!!! haha

 

Originally Posted by Dreams2011 

We paid either $800 or $850 for the sound-system (ceremony & reception), dance-floor, and 3 hrs DJ service. The sound-system and dance-floor were only going to be about $50 cheaper so we opted to use the DJ for the extra little bit. Either way would have been fine as we could have just let the ipod play through, but having someone else not involved in the wedding to control the music was a nice option. The only annoying thing was that sometimes the DJ would play his songs and some that kinda sucked, but then we just asked him to change it if we didn't like his song choice. I'd do it again for the $50 extra, but wouldn't pay hundreds. It was only a small amount more because of the packaged option...if you left out anyone of the 3 items (say just DJ and sound-system), the DJ cost was WAY more.

 

 

 

Hey ladies curious as to what everyone is doing for music... the DJ seems really expensive to me. $690 for 3hrs... Did anyone find an outside DJ? or maybe do their own music.

I just got my shippment from Amols.com and have to share!! The maracas came out great!! Even better than I expected. They have been amazing to work with and any one looking for maracas is crazy not to use them!! I got the large ones for $1.95 a pair.

Just have to share! I just got my maracas from Amols!! They are wonderful!! I love them. Anyone looking to get maracas for their wedding or party should use them!! Plus at $1.95 a pair for the large ones it's a steal!!

We are going back and forth on the same thing now too. I know you can ship to Mexico a friend of mine plans corp events in Cabo all the time and does it. BUT I'm freaked out still there are too many what if's. Plus considering it is $20-50 for an extra bag on the plane might just be cheaper to take it on the plane with you depending on how much the shipping is...

 

Originally Posted by kerrib 

We already bought all of it here and I really like it. I don't want to chance not finding something I like when we get down there, I had thought about that, too. $40 for paper is crazy!! I knew it wouldn't be cheap to ship but I figured it would be easier than lugging it all to and thru the airport. After asking around on a few threads, I'm really nervous about shipping. FI and I are now thinking we'd rather go thru the hassle of lugging it around then it not making it, arriving broken, and/or costing an arm and a leg.
 

 

Yeah that's pretty crazy and concerning!! If I hadn't already booked I would be looking into diffrent resorts. Saying a prayer and crossing my fingers it works out okay. Does anyone have the email address for the wedding coordinator taking over? If you could post or message it to me that would be wonderful!

 

Originally Posted by Dreams2011 

OMG... that's like 4-5 wedding coordinators in a year!!!!!!!!! I'm surprised anyone takes that job with all the turnover. Obviously there is something wrong... I know part of it is that Dreams PV holds way too many weddings for what they are able to handle and that's why there are so many issues. To accomodate the 250-300 weddings per year that they (Dreams PV) want to hold they need to have a minimum of 3-4 at minimum coordinators, not 1 or 2.

Originally Posted by SarahBen2011 

 

It's definitely more expensive to do a legal ceremony in Mexico, but I would find out if that's the blood test, paperwork and everything (which is usually about $400 or $500 I think).. or if that's just a "Dreams Fee".  We'll be getting married here in Chicago maybe a week before our DW on the hush.  Hoping to do the least amount of real vows so we can save it for Mexico!

Yes.. That quote does include all the blood work etc.. I think we may do the same thing. Legal paperwork here in AZ before we go. I was looking online and it looks like it will cost $100 total. Plus I have two friends who were married in Mexico in the past 3 years. They are having one heck of a time getting their passports corrected to their married names because their weddings were in Mexico.. I like the idea of saving $300 that could cover the cost of the bonfire I have been wanting. lol Thanks Sarah for the info!

Hey Dreams Ladies - Question for you. I'm being quoted $395 for the "Legal Cermony" op top of what I am already paying for my wedding package. This seems really expensive to me. Did any of you do the legal cermony and get these additional charges? FI and I are thinking of just getting legally married here to avoid the hassel and excessive charges? What did you do?

Yes that is the color too! I'm trying to do something a little bit diffrent. Should look really nice on the beach with a great tan!

Just checking with people to see if anyone has a coupon code for Oriental Trading. I'm thinking about getting a few things from there! They have such great deals!

Super excited got my Brides Maid dresses this weekend and i'm totally in love with them!!! Now to start working on the OOT bags! Wish me luck!

Super Cute i love it!! I'm going shopping for my girls this weekend!!

 

Originally Posted by samcalv1 

Hi everyone sorted out bridesmaid dress this week here is a pic but I am having it in blue topaz with an ivory sash my daugher is 8 with blonde hair and blue eyes so the colour should look lovely on her.

 

 

 

What do you all think???? I'm sooooo excited now, everything seems to be coming along nicely lol x  Ordering FI suits in June/July....

Sarah everything looks great! I'll be there the end of Oct for my wedding. I love your pre wedding brochure! I may just have to snag your idea. Congrats on your wedding.

Originally Posted by vollydolly 

 

Hi Sara and NM!  I think that is a great idea to skip the cocktail hour.  I'm just curious.  Are you doing everything a la carte and not getting one of the wedding packages?  Since the ultimate comes with a dinner I am finding it hard to swallow that I have to pay between 45-60 per person to have a buffet.

 We are doing the ultimate package and seated dinner. The buffet is just way to much!! We are expecing about 50 plus people but having them remove the cocktail hour. I have been doing a little research and most likley going to use the puerto vallarta adventures photographers. They do good work from what I can tell. I really want to do the bonfire though... It's hard for me to pay $400 for some smores. LOL I can get them from the store for $30! Are you ladies doing the bonfire?

Yep dress has been ordered. So far we have 9 guests but my FI family hasn't started booking yet. They are the larger side of our group! Invites just went out last week. Going on a trip with my bridesmaids at the end of the month to get their dresses and hoping to find a great deal on some OOT Bag stuff! Yours??
 

Originally Posted by samcalv1 

 Congratulations!!!! How exciting!!! How is all your planning coming along???? Have you ordered your dress? Ordered mine should be in the shop in June cannot wait for it to come in now!!!! How many are going with you?

 

 

Hi Ladies = )

We're getting married Oct 22nd at Dreams Puerto Vallarta!!! Just got the invitations out and the reservation confimations are slowly starting to come in!! I couldn't be more excited.

Originally Posted by SarahBen2011 

 

In reply to Dreams2011:

 

We're having about 50 guests and Esman said it's fine that we don't have 60.  And he directed me to the "wedding extras" web page as well and we picked International Buffet II for $45 a person.

 

We are not doing a cocktail hour... $30 per person when everyone is already all-inclusive is crazy to me.  We're doing a champagne toast after the ceremony ($3 per person I think) and then guests can either walk to one of the Dreams bars for cocktails or wait until dinner starts!

 

Curios what others have done...?

 

Hi Sara.. That's exactly what my FI and I are thinking. I'm not paying for a cocktail hour when people can walk and extra couple feet and get it for free! I'm kinda nervous that people will be standing around while we take pics but oh well. The extra per person for our group would just be too much. Let me know how yours goes with no cocktail hour!

Your pics came out great!! Congrats it looks beautiful and just is helping make me more excited!! Love the sign idea might have to steal it. = )

We are giving gifts as people arrive.. I have been to a wedding that did it that way and it was a great start to the trip!

Hey Ladies = ) Our wedding is at the end of Oct at Dreams. I need some assistance with photographers. Did you ladies use the one from the resort or have any sugestions? The pictures are really important to me but I don't want to spend an arm and a leg. Anything you can advise?  Thanks!!

Wedding Date Oct 22nd... just found this site and all the great ideas and advise!! I can't wait to see what you ladies have to say about how things go. I have been working with Esman. He is great so far!! Starting to working on the little details and getting so excited. October isn't going to come fast enough