JustNoelle

Originally Posted by LindseyM 

 

One more full day before we leave!!!  Tomorrow my family is coming to stay with us.  I am getting my mani/pedi and have a family sleepover!  Then we leave at 3:45 in the morning on Tuesday!!!!  Everything is packed and ready except my make up and I cannot freaking wait!!!!

 

I will say, last night, after doing some customs research, fiance and I took apart all of our packed wedding supply luggage.  We photocopied invoices and divided up each suit case to make sure it's not more than $300 worth of supply.  We highlighted the things in each suitcase and the cost.  We also created itemized lists.  I read some horror stories so we wanted each suitcase to be black and white, clear as day.  I'm not sure if we needed to go through all of that trouble but I will take pics for anyone who wants to see it when we get to the hotel.

 

We're bringing our lap top because we need to communicate with some business back home.  Probably will not be near the computer tomorrow. I will try and update from the resort!  Talk to you ladies when we get back!!!

 

PS - two of our guests arrived today because they extended their stay.  The said it's AMAZING!!!

 

Have a safe trip Lindsey! I know your wedding will beautiful!! Have fun... Can't wait to read your review!!

Originally Posted by JQLong 

 

Hi everyone!!!! I got married yesterday and it was WONDERFUL!!!

Our day was perfect.  We are here until Sunday...I will be sure to post a Full review when we return.

 

Ladies and Gents......this place is truly amazing......

 

Good Luck to all the upcoming brides!!!

 

JQ LONG!!!

 

Congratulations!!! Can't wait to read your review!

Originally Posted by MJKH 

 

Oh gee...I hope I can explain this...go to your signature area and type in your heading or whatever. Then attach the link by clicking on the little icon that looks like the world with the chain link underneath it (when you run your cursor over it, it will say "link")...it's two sections to the left from the icon that you click to attach a photo to a thread/reply, etc. You'll have to cut and paste the URL into the box for the actual page you want brought up when folks click on your heading. I'm sorry, IT is not really my thing, but hopefully that works for you!

Thanks a MILLION!!!  As you can see below... Your explanation was great! Thanks again. 

Hi MJ,

 

I know this is wayyyyy off topic but how are you able to add your links to your signature without showing the http://...??

 

PS.

I love your cake and cake stand... Very rustic elegant!

 

Originally Posted by MJKH 

Here is a picture of our AHR wedding cake on our hand turned wood pedestal cake stand from Etsy seller woodandglass...a husband and wife team who were awesome to work with. I can't wait to use it on our anniversary!!!

 

Originally Posted by torilvv12 

 

They charge 60$ per week for wifi.

What about daily (hourly)??? 

Originally Posted by ginaf61987 

 

And they can arrive an hour before the wedding and stay through the whole thing. Or there is a day pass. I think it's 88.oo not sure thought

Thanks ladies!! I will inform all our guests... and post on our website.

Does anyone know how much they charge for wifi? Daily? Or at the internet cafe? Also, how much if for the Wedding Day Pass? (in case guests chose to book elsewhere).

Originally Posted by ChocoTaco7568 

 

FYI, there actually is a forum for this:

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/33228/post-your-inspiration-board

 

Regarless, I love you color scheme and peacock theme Noelle. And just for kicks, I'll post the one that I created as well. My colors are chartreuse and sangria....

 

Thanks for letting me know... I definitely did not find that board in my search.

 

Love Love Love the chartreuse and sangria combinations!!! All of your ideas are great!! Can't wait to see the final product

 

What is the name of that green flower on your cake... Its beautiful!!!

Originally Posted by JayKay 

 

Love the aqua and turquoise... You can definitely do a lot with that color combination.

Hello Brides!

 

I couldn't find a thread specifically for Inspiration Boards. So I thought I'd start one.

 

Creating a wedding inspiration board is one of the best ways to get your wedding colors and style ideas out of your head and onto paper. (And, trust me: that will make it much easier to convey your ideas to everyone, from your wedding planner to your cake baker.) I don't know about you guys but since planning my wedding, I can't tell you how many times I have been asked by different vendors to send my inspiration board. It is becoming the "norm" to do and is has been so so so helpful.

 

You can make one yourself using PowerPoint, Photoshop, a Mac, etc. There are also many websites that offer easy inspiration board builders.

 

If you do not have an inspiration board already, you should definitely give it a shot... And post it here!

 

Here is mine.

Hey Brides!

 

I am curious to know what type of room you all booked. I am trying to decide if I should book the Premium Deluxe Ocean View or the Preferred Club Ocean View.

Originally Posted by AllieH 

 

I found it, I found it!!! 

 

Just the Way You Are - Silverlake (or Vitamin) String Quartet's cover of Bruno Mars

 

I've loved this song since I heard it, but though it'd be a little cheesy to walk to. When I heard the string version, it's peppy and happy and I just love it for the walk. I'm obviously not into tradition... 

 

 

 

 

OMG!! That is it!!! Thank you so much for posting. Never thought of this song as a string cover. This is PERFECT!!!

Gorgeous!! You look beautiful & your dress fits you perfectly!!!

Originally Posted by Dominican Amy 

This is my first post..i've been lurking for a few months but now that the ball is rolling on the wedding and I've found my dress it's all getting exciting! Anyways ladies...here is the dress I fell in love with! Its perfect and so light, perfect for a wedding on the beach!

 

 

Originally Posted by MCree 

 

Hey ladies!  I am trying to compose a list of tours offered in the area to add to my website for guests.  Also, we were considering scheduling a snorkel excursion with guests.  Does anyone have a list of the tours offered?  Also, is there any specific snorkeling excursion that is not too expensive that anyone would recommend?  Thanks in advance for anyone's help!

This is what I have on my website (long... I know): 

 

 

Attractions & Tours

I have a question... We have booked the Dreams Ultimate Wedding Package which includes a Honeymoon Package. Is the Honeymoon package the same as the Dreams Eternity Honeymoon Package? Or are there two separate packages? My TA agent is asking for our room type. However, I know that the Dreams Eternity Honeymoon Package is only complimentary when booking a Preferred Club Premium room. 

You look BEAUTIFUL!! I love your dress. Can't wait to hear your review =)

Originally Posted by mrskatieperry 

I'm back from my wedding!!!!  It was amazing--the resort is FANTASTIC!!!!  We felt SOOOO happy we picked Dreams--it was...well, a dream:) 

 

I will write a good review when I get back.

 

Here's one of my favorite pictures:)

 

This the look we're going for...

 

2 tiers with just orchids

 

With a crystal monogram cake topper

OMG your dress is beautiful!!! I am really considering Jasmine's Bridal. Also, why don't you do a blush bow instead of pink.

Originally Posted by maggiedinh 

Just got my dress it! I like it a lot but it's super heavy and really big on the top (you can't tell, but I can fit a whole fist through the top gap. I don't know if it's my fault or their's...I don't think I lost that much weight...oh well, will get it fixed somehow. Also, I think I'm going to make a pink bow instead, to match the groomsmen's bowties. 

 

  

Originally Posted by MsBlissMpls 

 

My dress is was better than new after the underwater shoot. 

 

It is currently at the cleaners, but even the cleaner gave me a discount because my dress was "cleaner than most of the dresses she sees - and it would be less work" - it made me laugh because most of the dresses she sees do not have the adventure that my dress had!

Another question: After you did your TTD session, how did you transport your dress back to your resort? Did you put in a plastic bag?

Sounds good to me!! Please send me the details [email protected].

Originally Posted by T454 

 

We were told that we couldn't have a reception at DRC because there were already 2 other wedding receptions on the same day.  Im looking for suggestions of something that we could do with our guests after the ceremony to keep us together and thank them for coming.  Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.  

Why don't you use one of the restaurants to have your reception? Seaside Grill is one of the most popular... 

I too am concerned with also worried about the quote my TA agent gave me. This is what my TA sent me:

 

July 31st - August 5th? 5nights $l 042 single $814 p/p double $789 plp triple $314 per child 12-2     Does this seem right ???   I am terriied that my guests are going to be truned off by the price. I've already signed "the contract"... Do you think it is too late to look for quotes from other TA???  

Originally Posted by kellykellz 

Rach,

That seems REALLY high! You might want to try another travel agency. I am working with Wright Travel, and my travel agent Babs is really wonderful! The prices I was quoted for a Garden View room was:

 

 

Four Nights= $613  (total for 4 nights) per person (Double)

Three nights – $598 (total for 3 nights) per person/single

            $475 (total for 3 nights)  per person/double

            $461 (total for 3 nights)  per person/triple

Additional nights - $179 per person/single

                             $138 per person/double

                             $134 per person/triple

 

If you would like to contact her, her email is [email protected]. 

Hope this helps!!

 

Originally Posted by rachallen18 

I am trying to order the chair sashes and table overlays can someone please tell me what size I should order the over lays for the round guest tables As well as the sweetheart table. This would be of GREAT help! thanks!

 

 

Originally Posted by tiffany0613 

I've seen a few people ask about table sizes and this is the info I just received from Lorena:

 

*What size are the tables for the reception? The round tables are 1.84 meters/ diameters

 

* what size and shape would the bride and groom’s sweetheart table be?185 centimeters

 The size is:

 

 

*What types of chairs do you have?  In the packages are included 2: the garden chairs and the chairs with white covers (see the attached). The extras we have the tiffany chairs (white, gold, silver, black) and bamboo chairs and acrylic chairs.

Originally Posted by NJ2012 

 

I KNOW ITS CRAZY RIGHT!

pay per person for people to eat at an all inclusive place they already paid for! ugh... but oh well... can you tell me exactly what you asked the coordinator for to get this reserved? we want to do the same thing.

I don't believe you have to reserve so far in advance. You can always shoot your WC an email that you will be interested but I am pretty sure you can work it out when you get there... That's what I am doing. Also, you can ask past brides what the best restaurant for your group might be. I got the idea of having our welcome dinner at Portofino's from a past bride (http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/73522/janines-drc-mexico-wedding-planning-thread-pic-heavy-pages-1-7-are-the-thread-11-11-10/30).

 

I am also the Ultimate package photography at the rehearsal dinner. My WC Lorena made it clear that if I don't use the video/photography I lose it =(

Originally Posted by trivera5521 

 

Thanks ladies!! From what the casting director said season 8 will begin airing June 15 and I will be on Season 9 expected to air late 2012 early 2013. Which is even better considering my wedding isn't until May 2013.

 

Congratulations on finding your dress!! It is beautiful. I have an appointment to go to Klienfields in 3 weeks. I am not too found of being on TV but just out  of curiosity... Do you have to request to be filmed or do they film everyone then later decide if you want it aired???

Originally Posted by Sarah80 

 

Hey ladies,

We got married a couple weeks ago on May 18^th and we had an awesome experience.  We got there on a Wednesday and our wedding was that Friday.  We met with Yamina the day we got there to go through everything again.  We were emailing back and forth a lot a couple weeks before.  I brought my table runners and chair sashes but did everything else through the resort. 

 

We went with DJ Mauricio Neri and he was awesome! He also did our music for the ceremony.  We met with him on Thursday afternoon and we gave him a list of songs for the ceremony and he also took good notes on his computer.  We also have him a list of songs we wanted to play at the reception and then just told him to play similar music when that list ran out. 

 

The two nights before our wedding it rained so at 3 on our wedding day Yamina came in and asked if we wanted to move the reception to the ballroom.  I couldn’t decide because I didn’t want to move it inside but I also didn’t want it to rain.  I told her to go ask Luke (my husband) and that he could make the final decision.  He wanted it outside so we decided to keep it outside.  I am so happy that we did because the weather was perfect.  It was windy but it didn’t rain.  The following 3 nights the weather wasn’t good so we got really lucky!

The service at the resort was amazing and we originally booked the honeymoon suite and they upgraded us to the Master suite which was awesome.  Here is my slideshow. 

 

http://180512newman.dreamsriveriacancun.adventurephotos.com.mx/#/newman/

 

Also, if anyone is interested, my husband condensed our wedding video so he could put it on facebook and show it to our friends and family so here is the link to that.

 

The first part of the video is a little cheesy because it is a generic but the rest of it is great.  The first song that they are playing (when everyone is first getting there)we didn’t pick but the rest of the songs  are the songs that we picked during the times that they played them.  The video was just running a little slow on my computer but it might be my internet connection.  The actual video runs smooth.

 

http://vimeo.com/43086731

 

If you have any questions let me know!!

 

You were such a BEAUTIFUL bride!! I love your dress. Lol @ the men trying to make a pyramid. Did you use the video from Dreams or an outside vendor? Also, I now see what everyone was talking about with the veil... I will be wearing a blusher =)