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Congratulations Lindsey! The DJ posted a picture of y'alls reception set up on his Facebook page and I was just stunned at how beautiful it looked!!! I can't wait to hear your review and see your pictures! Congrats again!

Thanks so much for the review Katie!!! Your pictures were gorgeous! I have 2 questions: 1.Who was your DJ? I've heard there are 2. I am using the visual sound guy. 2. Do you know how much they charged you to put the blue ribbon on the gazebo? I love the way that looks! I asked Lorena about it and she said $600 even if we bring our own ribbon. Is that accurate? Thanks again!!

For those of you asking about overlays and sashes, www.weddinglinensdirect.com has good prices. I'm pretty sure these are the ones I'm going with. http://weddinglinensdirect.com/85emorovja91.html http://weddinglinensdirect.com/8xemorchsaja.html There's only one size so hopefully they will work on the tables there. I'm going to try to order a sample to make sure the color is right before I order a whole bunch but I'm pretty sure this is what we're going with!

per Lorena for the round tables, the minimum is 6 and max is 10 at a table so you have to decide how many you want at a table. The white linens are included. I am bringing sheer organza overlays to add some color. You can bring enough chair sashes for the ceremony and then while you are having cocktail hour, they will move the sashes over to the reception chairs. Hopefully someone on here can answer the question about the size of the tables. The answer I got didn't really make sense... I'm pretty sure they have regular long rectangle tables or round tables. It's up to you how you want it set up.

I'm going to email you info

YAY!!! I am so glad customs was a breeze! I am so jealous of your master suite That is so awesome!! I hope everything goes smoothly and can not wait to see your pictures and hear about your trip when you get back as a MRS.!!!

I asked about the table info and she said 1.82 diameter and 30.32 inches tall... I'm not sure what dimensions the 1.82 is though.

From what I've gathered from my emails from Lorena, they do not charge you to put on the chair sashes or table clothes. You can bring those yourself and they will do that for free. I asked about doing decoration for the gazebo though and she said it would cost is $600 even if you bring your own fabric. WHA??? I think I'll do without the fabric I don't have an answer for the bridesmaid bouquets, but the centerpieces are relatively decently priced in my opinion. And a lot easier than bringing all of my own stuff down. I didn't ask her about all of them but I asked her about a few so you can get an idea. Maya 22 - $60 Maya 24 - $85 Maya 33 - $80 I told her I wanted the flowers in those centerpieces to match bouquet #16 (the bouquet I'm getting) and she said that was fine and gave me those prices. We are going to go with Maya 22 with hot pink flowers instead of the light pink. I really like the orange flower coming out of it (whatever that's called!) and it's in the bouquet #16 too. I think we won't have any more than 5 tables so that'll be about $300. To me, that's worth it to not have to worry about customs and extra suitcases and stuff. We are bringing sheer organza table overlays in teal, teal chair ties, and also 3 hot pink small glass candle holders for each table. We will probably add a picture frame in teal or hot pink with one of our engagement pictures to the centerpiece as well. I'm not sure about the spa... I think I saw the prices though on the Dreams Brides Facebook page? You could look there. I know people here have their email address though so you can make your appt. And if I were having my ceremony on the beach I would go barefoot

Yup, you can change the colors! My bridesmaid dresses are teal/turquoise as well and we're doing the last bouquet in the catalog except with less yellow/green and more pink. I'm doing the same bouquet for the bridesmaids, just smaller and the bigger one like that for me. I asked Lorena about it and told her what I wanted and she said that was perfectly fine.

I think the 3rd package only includes 6 hours so if you want her to stay until 11 when the reception is over, she won't start until 5pm. That's where I'm coming in to a dilemma too.... I got package 4 which also includes 6 hours, but because my reception ends at 8:30 she won't start until 2:30. My ceremony is at 3:30 so.... that means I'll be getting my hair and makeup done before 2:30. That's why I was wanting some sort of itinerary for the day. Like how everyone is splitting up time with the photographer (guys room/girls room) hair appts, getting ready etc.

Congrats to all 3 brides who posted their slide shows!! Everything was stunning and you all 3 looked gorgeous! The 2 of y'all who had maracas... Did y'all order them from the place in Mexico that was on the DRC blog?

Thanks Lindsey! Whenever you get back is fine. I know you have so much to do!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

good luck!!

Yes that's Anel's email address and you have to request her directly. When I emailed I specifically told her I wanted her for the day of the wedding. She said she has me on her schedule, so hopefully that's accurate!

What are y'all wearing to get ready in? And are you getting your bridesmaids anything special to wear that morning as well? I really like the idea of the oversized mens monogrammed shirts but the price tag is stopping me. I'm trying to think of our timeline and see if the photographer will even get any pics of us getting ready. And speaking of timeline... Can any of you share your timelines for the day of? Our ceremony is at 3:30 and the photographer is starting at 2. I have no idea how to plan the day out!!

Our wedding is December 17th. We're sending out invites probably mid September with an RSVP date of November 1st. We are waiting to send them out just because like you said everyone already knows they are invited because they got save the dates around the 10 month mark. The invitation is just a formality.

This is very interesting to hear because when I asked about DJ options they told me the only one I could use with the Visual Sound. He is considered one of the Hotel DJ's and he is considered one of the technicians to be used for the sound system for the ceremony and all the prices are set up through the resort (you don't pay him directly). I just assumed he was "owned" by the resort. I heard another bride talk greatly about him so I don't have any reservations about using him at all. And he's always quick about responding. It's so funny how different coordinators tell us different things!!!

oh ok! is he the backup? When I asked for DJ information they only gave me one guys name. I guess maybe they assign different people to different DJ's? Interesting...

Here you go! Cesar Mauricio Neri Salazar <[email protected]>

Just a suggestion - You'll need to look at daylight savings and sunset times in April. My wedding is in December so it gets dark a lot earlier than in June and July. My ceremony is at 3:30 but it's because if we do it any later it'll be too dark for pictures after the ceremony. The photographer was the one one who suggested that time because of the quality of pictures she can get. I'm not sure about sunset times in April, but I would definitely check in to it!

I'm using the resort DJ. Here's his info: Cesar Mauricio Neri Salazar <[email protected]> I'm pretty sure he's the only DJ that is allowed at the resort without being charged an extra fee.

so I saw up there that someone said we need music for the sand ceremony.... What are y'all going to use? I hadn't even thought about this because I figured it would be very short. So far this is what we have down for our music choices... Seating of guests - Jason Mraz/Colbie Caillet, Lucky Jason Mraz, I'm yours Wedding party - Train, Marry Me Bride entrance - Somewhere over the rainbow, Israel K. Recessional - Colbie Caillet, I Do We are still very torn on weddign party entrance and bride/groom entrance into the reception...

anyone paying with CC make sure your company doesn't charge international fees! I got charged a hefty fee when I paid our deposit! :-/

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!

I'm pretty sure you have to choose the 6 hour block. Anel is not going to the spa with me. She's just coming to the room at 2 to start pictures of last minute getting ready for our 3:30 ceremony. She's then staying 6 1/2 hours because we are using our 30 minutes from the rehearsal dinner we aren't having.