Tiny6812

Amanda,

Your wedding was beautiful! I LOVED your hair!!! It is so nice to see someone who had a small, intimate wedding... My fiancee and I are only having 6 guests. I would love to see pictures from your reception. If you don't mind me asking, do you feel that the overall cost of the wedding was fairly low? I'm just wondering because I still have not received an estimate of the total cost of our wedding.

 Congratulations on your marriage! I wish you and your husband a lifetime of happiness

Originally Posted by Amanda Kirby 

Well you get access to food all day long. We ate breakfast in there almost everyday and they have sandwiches and cakes, cookies, ect. You have your own bar with premium liquor like Grey Goose. We always went there for drinks when we were walking by and at night it was nice because the lobby bar is so crowded and took forever to get drinks. There is also computers just for preferred club. Just having  your own bar was worth it to me. 

 

My family booked regular ocean view room and ended up with a great view and we snuck them into preferred club so they could drink there with us. 

 

I wont be doing a full review since I had such a small wedding and only had the ceremony to worry about but Ill answer any questions and I will post my slideshow.

 

 

 

 

Added our names again also

Please copy and paste the whole list and add yourself to the Dreams Riviera Cancun Weddings List!!!

Date username (bride & groom)

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)

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

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

Mine either :/  I added it again!
 

Originally Posted by LindseyM 

 

For some reason mine's not on here anymore...

 

2/24/2012 Bud and Jackie

2/25/2012 Mariah and Jens

3/18/2012 William and Kate

4/21/2012 Ankswt03 (Amanda and Jeremy)

4/22/2012 SweetMelissa (Melissa & Nick)

5/12/2012 Dimplesandsuga

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

6/18/2012 juliej84 (Julie and Ash)

7/20/2012 LindseyM (Lindsey & Kevin)

7/28/2012 Mnunez

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)

11/19/2012 melinmontana (Melissa and Kael)

12/17/2012 Savs1027 (Savanah and John)

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

5/3/2013 Kthorpe

Mine either :/  I added it again!
 

Originally Posted by LindseyM 

 

For some reason mine's not on here anymore...

 

2/24/2012 Bud and Jackie

2/25/2012 Mariah and Jens

3/18/2012 William and Kate

4/21/2012 Ankswt03 (Amanda and Jeremy)

4/22/2012 SweetMelissa (Melissa & Nick)

5/12/2012 Dimplesandsuga

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

6/18/2012 juliej84 (Julie and Ash)

7/20/2012 LindseyM (Lindsey & Kevin)

7/28/2012 Mnunez

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)

11/19/2012 melinmontana (Melissa and Kael)

12/17/2012 Savs1027 (Savanah and John)

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

5/3/2013 Kthorpe

3/18/2012  William and Kate

4/21/2012  Ankswt03 (Amanda and Jeremy)

5/12/2012  Dimplesandsuga

5/21/2012  CKNMVS

5/23/2012  Aimeelaco28

6/3/2012    Mrskatieperry (Katie and PJ)

6/6/2012    Tiny6812 (Destiny and Jalon)

6/9/2012    Ssapper

6/18/2012  juliej84 (Julie and Ash)

7/28/2012  Mnunez

8/7/2012   Nj2012 (Nikki & Joe)

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

9/1/2012    Cbandemer (Colleen & Brian)

11/19/2012 melinmontana (Melissa and Kael)

12/17/2012 Savs1027 (Savanah and John) 

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

5/3/2013    Kthorpe

The Fantasy Island includes 40 Tiffany chairs, 4 tablecloths, 4 high centerpieces (roses), light up dance floor, and 5 cold fireworks.It is located over the kids pool at the resort.There is enough space for 4 tables, a buffet, an area for the DJ, and a dance floor. There is an extra cost of $2,500 for this set-up.

 

The WC offered this option to me after letting me know the pool deck that I originally requested was already reserved. Mind you she responded to my request for the pool deck 2 months later.... -__-

 

 

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Originally Posted by ssapper 

I've never heard of this... what does it include? Do you have any information on it? We're getting married 3 days after you and are arriving on the 6th! Its coming up so fast!

I just booked the new 'Fantasy Island' option for our wedding reception! Any one else heard about this new feature DRC offers?

Congratulations! Everything was absolutely beautiful... I loved the fireworks!!! Were you able to set that up with the Wedding Coordinator?
 

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/

 

 

Thanks for the advice Those are some great ideas! Love the idea of a beach set-up for photos, I def think I will do that at our Fiesta.
 

Originally Posted by cbandemer 

We will have the video playing for people to see either on the main tv when you walk in or on teh projection screen. ALso will have photos under a protective plastic layer scattred on our island where all the dip and appetizers will be.Then we figured a DJ and mexican themed decorations and favors. We want something more casual and everyone is really excited for both. I figured maybe set up a sand type area with a funny beach background they can take photos by. What I have learned during this whole planning process is that you will never make everyone happy so just focus on what you want and what will make you happy. Just try to ignore the comments and remarks and everything will work out just fine.

 

 

My fiance and I are having a 'Fiesta' as well! Have you thought about what kinds of activities you will do at the fiesta, or are you keeping it casual? My FMIL thinks we should make it this big formal event, and we'd rather keep it casual and fun
 

Originally Posted by cbandemer 

Yeah we're having a fiesta/open house reception a couple weeks after we return for the people who couldn't make but also since not everyone will see our house and it will be done a couple months before we leave. Yeah I sent out the save the dates a 3 weeks ago. No one is really in contact with me just our travel agent. I felt bad because she said she knew the exact date everyone got them since her phone never stopped ringing and she had a ton of emails in her inbox. She's waiting till the 17th to book anyone though so I'll start seeing who is coming and all of that good stuff by next weekend. I've been getting mixed responses from everyone so who knows. Like I told my mom and fiance we won't count people until they have officially booked not just by them saying they're coming.

 

Yea our ceremony is at the gazebo as well but pool deck is what I think i'm going with instead of my original idea of the ballroom. Ever since i saw the photos on here of the setup and how pretty it looks at night I changed my mind. If the weather doesn't cooperate it will definately be in the ballroom. For dresses I just started looking at different things online but haven't gone and physically looked. The running of the brides is here in chicago next friday the 16th so was thinking of maybe going to that after the morning madness to check out some styles and materials. For colors I am going for bright pink and orange. I at first was thinking aqua/teal and pink but have made the final decision of orange and pink since it looks more beachy/tropical.

 

 

LOVE LOVE LOVE these! Thank you for adding the places you purchased your items from, it is extremely helpful

I agree! After reading some reviews, I think I'm going to ditch the cocktail hour and use the extra cash for other items..

Originally Posted by Kmarch85 

I'd cash in your cocktail hour - people can drink at the pool bar for free.  While you and your party/family take pics.  Have them meet back for dinner at 6:30.  People are paying money to fly down there, so I'd consider offering them a nice dinner all together instead.  Just an opinion.  

 

 

YEAH!!! I'm getting married on June 6, 2012! Good luck with everything

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Originally Posted by mrskatieperry 

Hi everyone....I picked a date--June 3, 2012!  NOW I'm super excited!! 

 

I have been thinking that there are going to be more people there than I had originally anticipated, so I was considering what some people had written about cashing in the cocktail hour for more people at dinner.  As I was telling my step-mom, she suggested we cash in the DINNER for more people/food/time/drinks at cocktail hour, and make that into my reception.  I was thinking I'd rent the dance floor then too.  Bottom line is, with the wedding being at 4:00, everyone can just go to dinner at 7:30 or 8:00.  It bugs me to think of paying for extra people to eat at an all inclusive resort.  It's not the actual dollar amount--it's the principle!

 

Has anyone thought about doing that?  Any advice--pros or cons that anyone can think of?  I am just starting this so I will take all the opinions out there!!!

 

Thanks, Katie

Is anyone having lounge furniture for the reception hour? I am interested in finding out more about pricing and styles.

Any one using their iPod instead of a DJ??? I'm seriously considering making my own playlists and using the resorts equipment.