LindseyM

OMG! Anyone who is considering Real Touch artificial flowers for their bouquet!! Mine came today and I AM IN LOVE!!! AlexisGraceDesigns on Etsy did and amazing job. I am so pleased with them and they even FEEL REAL! I am so happy.

We're doing our ceremony on the north beach. Then we chose the north jacuzzi for our cocktail hour and the pool deck for our reception. The choices he gave me were the gazebo - which yes, we felt was too close to the pool with too much risk for people in bathing suits in the background of our photos, the north beach and the south beach. The north beach, I'm told, is most private. You can also enter from the presidential suite if no one is staying in it, which I thought was super nice. Hope I helped.

Hi. I've been to dreams. Check out my youtube channel, BelCantoRagazza with our tour. There are 11 videos. North Beach is definitely more private!

So I am torn. My future in laws are giving us a couple grand to put towards anything we want for the wedding. It is their gift to us. Immediately, I thought about a private rehearsal dinner. I thought no one would hear our toasts, we could present the gifts,etc. Fiance and his mom are practical so they think we should have a semi private rehearsal dinner and use the rest towards our at home reception [which will be in my parents backyard like a romantic garden party]. Fiance also suggested paying for our guests catamaran trips [which I think isn't necessary.] and putting is aside for a honeymoon. I do think it needs to be used towards the wedding...a private rehearsal and the centerpieces seemed like the perfect option and I feel defeated that both of them think a private rehearsal isn't necessary. They said I could have whatever I want but now I just feel spoiled and stupid. Sorry for venting. What would you use a spare $2000 for at Dreams?

Has anyone received a private rehearsal dinner price? I was quoted $48 per person plus 11% and 15%, I feel like $60 a person is toooo much for private. For 20-25 people it works out to be like $1500! I thought it was $35 a head? I really want a private one though...

Typically you start alterations 3 months before the wedding.

Rick, That Seaside Grill reception looks amazing!!! I would love it if we could do that. How much extra are they charging you to close the restaurant. I was quoted $35 extra per person and I feel like, since we'll already be paying per head for cocktail and reception over 20 people, that adding another $35 is too much. Did you get a good price for this? Thanks!

I was told no...but you can double check again. I was told each thing is separate and if you don't want something in the package you do not get refunded for it.

Actually, it's my understanding that the price for my package [ultimate] does not come down just because you don't use something that is included...is this what you meant? I was told there is no refunds to things you do not use, that is why it's better to do a lower package and pay for add ons.

Yay! Just heard from our TA - 8 rooms & 16 people booked!! We only sent out the STDs 2 weeks ago! I am thrilled.

I priced someone coming in and the spa and realized they were about the same price, given I'd have to pay for a day pass. I believe it came to $172 a girl for hair and make up. Our BM dresses were $205, so I'm doing the hair and make up. I just checked in past emails and I can't find where I found those prices. I just wanted to pay for my bridesmaids spa day anyway so that's why I did that I guess. If I find the price list, I will let you know!

Kad, You should consider the spa. I saw it in person and it's AMAZING! I cannot wait to spend my wedding morning there wit my bridesmaids doing hair, make up, massages, enjoying the outdoor areas. It's gorgeous!

I would love to see this PDF! Can you PM message me and I'll send you me email address? Thanks!!

We also went with basic room but have been upgraded ALREADY to the honeymoon suite based on the promise of 20 rooms. After that they will likely throw in free nights and stuff. I think we'll about 30-40 rooms booked. The guests have their choice but the price quote is for the lowest room.

Yamina should contact you via email and send you everything.

The resort wanted to change me $199 per bridesmaid bouquet for the same flowers pictured! I wanted orchids, roses, and callalilies. My bouquet was going to be $300!! I started doing research and found Kim. She is saving me $303 dollars and I get the flowers I want!

Hi girls! So I told some of you that I am doing real touch flowers from a seller on etsy: AlexisGraceDesigns. Below is a photo of my flowers that she has come up with. There are hydrangea, calla lilies, two kinds of orchids, and roses. In order: This is a box called a Blume Box to hold your bouquet, next is my toss bouquet, Kevin's boutonniere, my bouquet, best man boutonniere, MOH bouquet, groomsman boutonniere, and bridesmaid bouquet. I LOVE what she has come up with and I cannot wait to see them for real!

Colleen! Your photos are beautiful and I am sooo happy you had a great time!! Congratulations and thanks for all the advice!!

Congrats! You're getting married almost 2 months before me!

NO WAY! That's so late. I'm sending the STDs now...which is 11 months. Invites by January 15th. Wedding is July 20th. I think 6 months for invitations!

Thanks!!! That's all my sister in law right there. We knew we wanted a post card but she's amazing! She's doing our invites too!

I think it's just the resort photographer and your coordinator will do that. All I did was tell Yamina I want Anel at Adventure Photos for the full day for $999. She confirmed it. I'm told you meet with them when you get there.

Here's what we got so far: Groomsman Enter: "I'm Yours" Jason Mraz Acoustic ONLY. No lyrics Bridemaids Enter: Trumpets Voluntary Acoustic Guitar Me: Canon in D Acoustic Guitar Sand Ceremony: Need a song still... maybe acoustic of What a Wonderful World Recessional: Acoustic Isreal K's version of Somewhere of the Rainbow. Fiance's dad is a musician so he will most likely be playing our ceremony. First dance: Whatever It Is by Zac Brown Band [for now anyway] Father Daughter Dance: EITHER "Taking You Home" by Don Henley [we're huge Eagles fans] or "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts Mother Son Dance: Nooo idea Parents Dance: I imagine my parents will just dance to their song? Which is something by Barbara Streisand.

Ok, so I have our STDs. My fiance's sister designed them. These pictures are samples from the printer so they're not cut yet. My fiance and I have chosen the stock and will have them today to mail out this weekend! I am so excited. People are already asking about booking so hopefully they will book before our invites go out in January!

Yay! I am so glad to hear that! You're wedding is like almost exactly before mine. I am so anxious I don't know how I'll get through 11 months!! Ps how much was your flight from Austin? One of my bridesmaids is moving there next month so she won't get to fly out with all of us!