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Originally Posted by danicurl329 

 

I am getting married on 10/11/12 anyone else getting married in October?

27 Oct 2012 for us!  Caongratulations to you

Originally Posted by LindseyM 

 

I leave in 3 days.  Holy crap.  

So excited for you!! Wish I were that close

Originally Posted by Savs1027 

 

Just wanted to let everyone know about something I found out this week!

 

If you are using the DJ for your reception, you can actually request him to be your "technician" for your ceremony as well. It's the same price as renting the sound system ($180) but he will be the technician that comes with it. Which means you can let him know what music you want and not have to worry about bringing a CD or iPod for the ceremony! He told me that he has me down for the ceremony and all I need to do is let the resort know he's going to be the technician so they don't have someone else available for it.

 

I was really excited about this because he's been great to work with and I trust that he knows what he's doing when it comes to the ceremony music!

 

Thanks Savs1027... this is some awesome info!

I would check out www.weddinglinensdirect.com for chair linens... they have some great deals and a varied selection.  I am also debating (yet leaning towards) OOT bags.  There are alot of great ideas in the multiple forums on this site.  I especially like the "hangover kit" but it may just be b/c I have some wild friends Good luck!
 

Originally Posted by mnunez2 

 

OMG- I have Yamina also!! She actually has been taking longer to respond my last couple emails I wonder if that is the reason. 

Im sure as long as you have all your emails everything will be fine!

Same...sigh... this will be my third coordinator!  Yamina was taking a little while to respond, so I guess this explains why.  Is Lorena the only other coordinator?

Mariposaazul,

 I was wondering when you got the confirmation for the outside photographer fee?  I booked with Del Sol and now Dreams is throwing up alot of roadblocks.  I am very persistent but it would help if I had some details of your's... anyone else in this same situation??

Originally Posted by Mariposaazul 

 

 Lorena the WC corrected herself and the fee for outside photographer is $150. Way more reasonable.

Mariposaazul,

 I was wondering when you got confirmation from the resort regards the outside photographer fee?  I also booked with Del Sol and Dreams is attempting to throw up roadblocks to prevent it. Boooo!!!

Originally Posted by Mariposaazul 

 

 Lorena the WC corrected herself and the fee for outside photographer is $150. Way more reasonable.

Mariposaazul,

 When did you get confirmation on the outside vendor fee?  I also booked Del Sol and they are attempting to throw up roadblocks against it at Dreams... Booooooo!

Savs1027... check out http://www.save-on-crafts.com/ if you havent already.  They have alot of flowers petals and pretty much everything else you could think of.  It was my understanding that you couldnt bring real flowers, branches, etc... into Mexico from out of the country due to customs, but I could be wrong.

NewBride2013, I agree with Savs1027 regards google searching.... there is also a previous DRC bride who has a youtube channel with videos of alot of the sites down there.  Here is the link to one of her videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsjiIUf_mQY&feature=relmfu but she has a bunch more.  Yamina told me the pool deck is better suited for larger parties but I have seen neither location myself.  Good luck!

Congratulations to Corio342... enjoy yourself down there!

@ NewBride2013:

The pool deck and the pool terrace are two separate areas.  The pool deck is coomposed of a strip of wooden decking between the pool and the beach against the sand.  The pool terrace is between the pool and the SeaSide Grille restaurant, it is concrete and right next to the pool.  I would reserve the photographer and DJ as soon as possible, especially if you have a preference for the photographer.  Anel is one of the lead photographers for Adventure Photos and alot of brides by name request her due to the quality of her pics.  Hope this helps!!

It should be $150/hr for the sound system alone (for either ceremony or reception) or $300/hr for the DJ (who comes with his own equipment)

2012 Weddings

2/24/2012 (Bud and Jackie)

2/25/2012 (Mariah and Jens)

3/3/2012 farnaz (Farnaz & Alex)

3/4/2012 busterandsheri (Sheri & Buster)

3/4/2012 faeriesxist83 (shelly and Jim)

3/18/2012 (William and Kate)

3/24/2012 (Eric and Tracie)

4/21/2012 Ankswt03 (Amanda and Jeremy)

4/22/2012 SweetMelissa (Melissa & Nick)

4/22/2012 Ariane1126 (Tessa and Ryan)

4/24/2012 (Amer & Charlotte)

5/10/2012 WPGBride (Chelsea and Mike)

5/12/2012 Dimplesandsuga

5/13/2012 Day_rog (Dana and Damien)

5/16/2012 Corio342 (Corey and Andrew)

5/18/2012 Sarah80 (Sarah and Luke)

5/21/2012 CKNMVS

5/23/2012 Aimeelaco28

5/24/2012 weddingprincess (Shannon & Brad)

6/3/2012 Mrskatieperry (Katie and PJ)

6/6/2012 Tiny6812 (Destiny and Jalon)

6/9/2012 Ssapper

6/14/2012 torilvv12 (Victoria & Yura)

6/18/2012 juliej84 (Julie and Ash)

6/22/2012 blondgoddesstif (Tif and Tony)

6/30/2012 rachallen18 (Rachel & Allen)

7/20/2012 LindseyM (Lindsey & Kevin)

7/26/2012 JulyDrcBride (Sophie & Rafael)

7/28/2012 Mnunez

8/4/2012 RollerBride (Kip and Kate)

8/7/2012 Nj2012 (Nikki & Joe)

8/10/12 (Annie & Jon)

8/24/2012 Sarah-Jane (Sarah and James)

9/1/2012 Cbandemer (Colleen & Brian)

9/2/2012 Ktcblue2012 (Kariane & Nathan)

10/27/2012 Tkb08 (Taren&Collin)

11/8/2012 ahall5665 (Ashley & Ethan)

11/19/2012 melinmontana (Melissa and Kael)

12/01/12 mcree (Christy and Brian)

12/17/2012 Savs1027 (Savanah and John)

2013 Weddings

1/19/2013 marilili (Maritza and Sal)

4/19/2013Dominique161

4/27/2013 Vika Yakovleva (Vika & Anthony)

5/3/2013 Kthorpe

5/18/2013 Eyeball17 (Aislinn & Bob)

Be sure to double check the list after you post to make sure you didn't forget anyone!

Hi ladies, I'm having issues in communication with the DRC wedding dept (along with everyone else, I'm sure).  Does anyone have the flower options, centerpieces, approved vendor list, and any mock-ups/pics of the various cocktail/reception locations?  If so, I would greatly appreciate if you could email them to me at [email protected].  I am going crazy trying to plan my wedding with little to nothing from the resort.  Thanks in advance and happy planning!

Originally Posted by mnunez2 

Dimplesandsuga thanks for the website they have some great decor!!

I am having my reception on the deck and want to have lots of candles- does anyone know if votive candles will stay on with the breeze or would it be better to get tall vases for the candles?

I was thinking of doing the same thing, myself, for my Oct 2012 wedding and everything I read suggested either tall vases or floralytes/battery operated votive candles. Apparently it can be quite windy and constantly blow out votives. I hope this helps! 

Thanks Rick! I wish I had your graphic design skills

Amazing planning thread... thanks for posting it!!

Rick,

 Your review is amazing... thank you so much for posting it.  I love all the pictures and tips! I did have a few quick questions, if you dont mind:

1) Who designed your wedding logo from?

2) What was the pricing like for La Luna? Those pictures were absolutely amazing and you and your wife look stunning!

Thanks again!

Thanks Rick! I was wondering about desires but I thought I read somewhere that it was no longer an option... but if it is, we're game for that! Looking forward to your pro pics!

Hi Ladies,

 Thanks for all of your planning help and tips.  My fiance and I are getting married 27 October 2012 at Dreams Riviera Cancun.  I'm trying to decide what locations to use for the cocktail hour and reception.  What are you ladies using? Any tips or pics??

Hi ladies,

 This site has been such a help in all of our wedding planning thus far... THANKS!!! My faince and I are getting married at Dreams Riviera Cancun on 27 October 2012.  For you ladies who have booked already, which room category did you go with?  I was originally interested in the preferred club plunge suites but read that there is absolutely no privacy Any insight or help in making this decision would be greatly appreciated!  I think I'm leaning towards the master suite now but idk... HELP!!!