JustNoelle

Originally Posted by skp1 

 

I'm tagging mine with wedding vow sayings.  You can use "to have and to hold" for the towel, "in sickness and in heath" for the medicine bag, "for better or for worse" for the tissue/wipes bag.  Not sure exactly how the others would work though.

Originally Posted by johnnmakenzie11 

 

Im thinking about trying to do all cute song lyrics. Like for the bag with the toys and games im going to make a tag that says "lifes a beach, we're just playin in the sand" I havent thought about all the other bags yet but its someting im going to think about while Im working on our playlist!

Ha!! This one is funny... Now to figure out if I would offend some of my conservative guests. 

Originally Posted by skp1 

 

I'm tagging mine with wedding vow sayings.  You can use "to have and to hold" for the towel, "in sickness and in heath" for the medicine bag, "for better or for worse" for the tissue/wipes bag.  Not sure exactly how the others would work though.

Very cute!! I will be using these!!!

I will be using this: To Have and To Hold... Money, Key and IDs

Congratulations!! I know your wedding turned out phenomenal. Everything looks GREAT! I love your color palette... Can't wait to see your pics!!

Originally Posted by tiffany0613 

 

No she did not tell me that!  Aren't we locked in at the rate when we made the deposit and agreement with them?  

We are... once you make the deposit. However, I am not sure if the same rate applies for adding additional rooms. Since I've only blocked 12 rooms (24ppl), I think I would need to block approx 10 more now in order to be guaranteed the same rate. I am going to email my TA now. I will let you know what she says.

Originally Posted by tiffany0613 

 

So I'm kind of bummed.  We have been in talks with a travel agent to block some rooms for our wedding next April.  When we started the agreement Dreams had not yet released April 2013 prices, so our TA was able to quote us 2012 prices for next year.  We were expecting the rates to go down for our wedding since 2012 price was Easter and it won't be in 2013.  

 

Well, they finally released 2013 prices and to our surprise they went up.  A LOT!  Our agent was shocked too.  We hadn't signed the agreement yet or paid.  Luckily for us we used a good agent who was able to still use our agreement and we still locked in the 2012 price.  She did add a clause that if the prices go down or a promo is offered they will lower our rates.

 

So if any of you are procrastinating blocking rooms I suggest you do it quickly!  At least the price you lock won't go up.   I just wanted to share our experience with you

Oh my!!! Thank God I blocked 12 rooms for my August 2013 wedding just last week. Now I am getting really concerned... I am estimating 40 guests. I'm hoping I can add to more rooms later on (at the same rate). Thank you for sharing.

Also, did your WC inform you that the wedding packages rates has changed for 2013. I believe the Ultimate Package is now around $3,200. 

Originally Posted by tiffany0613 

 

 

I am trying to decide between my DJ options, and yes you do have at least one option!  Lorena advised me that their options are: "onsite DJ is [email protected] and our external supplier allowed for the resorts without fee is  [email protected]."  I am trying to find more information on DJ Roy.  Has anyone used him?  

 

This is what I was told regarding using Juan Navarro for our pictures (he is an approved outside vendor): "Juan Navarro is a external supplier that is allowed for the resort, although is an external vendor you don’t need to pay the Fee for external suppliers, because he is allowed, unless other supplier comes that is not allowed for the resort you will need to pay.  If you choose Juan like your photographer, you still have your photos with our onsite supplier (adventure photos) and you can use this services other day, maybe for a rehearsal, dinner, or a photo session days after your wedding…"

This is good information to know. I am going to email my WC separately to see if my photographer is an approved vendor. Thanks for sharing.

Originally Posted by NJ2012 

 

OK GUYS WE NEED HELP!!!

 

we, like most of us, are doing the symbolic ceremony- since it is way easier.

 

what i need to know is WHEN ARE YOU GETTING LEGALLY MARRIED?

 

what documents do they need when we go to Mexico?

 

are you going to town hall/your church a few days before Mexico or a month before?

 

we have been going back and forth about this for a while. but we know its easier to get the info from the professionals on this board then the people at dreams!

 

thanks...

respond here or email me!

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To my knowledge, once you opt for a symbolic ceremony, they do not ask for any legal documents. I don't even think they are concerned when and if your ever plan on getting legally married.

We plan on getting legally married at our City Hall the day before we leave for Mexico (that day is the actual day we met). So we figured the day will still be special for us even though we are acknowledging our "wedding" day as our actual anniversary.

Originally Posted by Mariposaazul 

 

 

I was told no outside DJ was allowed. I think i am going to settle for an ipod, my group is only 30 plp.

That's a bummer! I am really concerned about the DJ being able to play and understand how to mix "my style" of music. My family is originally from Jamaica. I'm pretty sure their DJ would not be familiar with that style of music (I did not want to get married in Jamaica... Too many of my cousins have gotten married there already . I was considering having my cousin (who DJs) DJ. That all depends on if he can make it or not. I hope that the "no outside DJ" rule does not apply.

Originally Posted by Mariposaazul 

 

 

What vendor fee are they charging you to bring in Del Sol. They asked me to pay $250 to bring Victor Herrera, which I find outrageous. I just want to make sure they are being consistance with their fees.

I had inquired about that in my questionnaire email. I guess because my wedding is the furthest away they haven't gotten back to me. Hopefully it isn't as outrageous as your quote. But I will see. When my WC answers me I would let you know.

Also, are you using the resort's DJ. I was told that in order to use an outside DJ, I would have to pay for their room (for 1 night). Now that I think is ridiculous! 

I am going dress shopping for the first time Monday... I can't wait... I'm a lil anxious and nervous... I will post some potentials when I come back 

Wow!! That dress fits you perfectly & I LOVE the back. I understand what you are saying about not having the say yes to the dress feeling. Maybe you should do some more shopping and then go back to this dress.

Originally Posted by LTLFAITHY 

So, I THINK this is going to be the dress. I do love it, I felt great in it, and it is actually below what I was planning on spending ~ but I didn't have that "Say Yes to the Dress" moment..................................

This is great!!! Thank you for posting!! 

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.

I am planning to use Del Sol. I emailed Lorena asking if I can substitute the photography included in our package for something else but like you said, I don't expect an answer anytime soon. Hopefully they will allow me to substitute. If not, I will most likely use the photo "package" (since I believe its only 1 hour you get) for our honeymoon dinner on the beach and maybe a stroll on the beach.

There are a few items in the package I wish to substitute for something else (ie, the wedding flags, makeup, video, photos). Has anyone had any luck substituting the items in their package???

Originally Posted by tiffany0613 

Are any of you planning on using Juan Navarro or another approved photographer for your pictures?  He provided me with different package list than Dreams had originally.  I'm wondering what happens to the pictures and album that we are supposed to receive with the ultimate package if we decide to use Juan?  I've emailed our coordinator, Lorena, about it, but I'm not expecting an answer anytime soon...

This is an excellent wedding plan!!! Did the resort provide you with a sample plan and you worked off of that? Or did you create this plan all on your own? Also, was the Slow Cooking Table included in the buffet package or did you pay extra for it? I know you did not bring linens down, however, would you happen to know the dimensions of the B&G table and the Table Cards & Guestbook table? Finally, were the couches set up on the deck or on the beach?

Originally Posted by pbjwed 

*Our Wedding Plan

Originally Posted by pbjwed 

 

Our centerpieces provided by Dreams Riviera Cancun.

 

 

Wow!!! BEAUTIFUL!!! I'm glad you and your husband got to stay in the Presidential suite... You guys deserved it. They should have upgraded your room the day after your wedding.

Originally Posted by WPGBride 

 

The presidential suite is 2885 sq/ft heres where it describes it on the website. ( http://www.dreamsresorts.com/drerc/preferred-rooms.html ) The room has 1 half  bath and one full bath. A dining room that I think seats 8 and a living room with two sofas and a flat screen tv. The kitchen has bar seating and a full sized fridge stocked with premium sodas, waters, and little bottles of alcohol, there is also a microwave. The bathroom has a large vanity and a very large circular jacuzzi tub, a bigger shower than the regular suites and double sinks. The water closet has a toilet and a beday (spelling) there is a walk in closet with his and hers sides. The master is large (the photo on the website) it has a couch and seperate sitting table. The deck has 2 luxury lawn chairs, a patio set for 4 and a large jacuzzi tub. There are two walk out stairs to the beach and for mine the Barracuda bar was 4 ft from the bottom of the staircase. On the other side of the deck there is a very large plunge pool and then a couple more chairs for seating facing the ocean.

 

The stay in the suite was amazing, it was just a shame that we didn't have any of our guests still there to entertain them in there. I asked how much it was a night and I was told that it depends on season and they don't really rent it out (it could be a time share) but if they do it is about $800 a night.

 

  

 

 

 

 

Originally Posted by Newbride2013 

 

 

Your pictures are beautiful!!! You looked amazing in your dress:)

I am having the ceremony at the gazebo & the recept on the pool deck. Cocktail hour is at the north jacuzzi.

My questions are that I would like to know if they can supply material for decorating the gazebo?

Are the tables for recept round and how big as I will bring coverings for them. Do they supply the white covers for the chairs?

There are so many things unknown and I can see what you mean by staying on top of it all!

The wind is a concern to me as well?

We want a dJ as well but wow things sure add up in a hurry! The packages only include dinner for 20 then you pay extra, we are having 40 guests. Hard to believe you have to pay so much more for meals when it's an all-inclusive lol

My feelings exactly!! You took the words right out of my mouth. I can't believe how much our DW is going to cost. Things sure is adding up.

This veil is gorgeous!!! I think that can definitely be a DIY project and your definitely right... You can find any/everything in the NYC fashion district!! Good luck shopping!!

Originally Posted by CurlyBride 

 

I LOVE this veil but its 300 on etsy so im thinking about buying a plain veil that length and adding the flowers myself. Im going on a mission to find the silk flowers in the fashion district in NYC next week with my MOH.

You look BEAUTIFUL!!! I love your dress... Simple & elegant!! 

Originally Posted by joda 

I have previously posted pics of my dress, but thought I would share one from our actual wedding day. As for the veil, it was too windy on the day of the wedding, but I did use it for our TTD session.

 

I can not get over how gorgeous your wedding was!!! I hope my wedding turns out as beautiful as yours. I will be using a lot of your ideas 

I LOVE the Badgley Mischka Randall shoe!!! Unfortunately, I can not find the purple in my size. I heard they are re-releasing them next year . Great choice!!!!

Originally Posted by Antigua14 

I just got my shoes yesterday and I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Here is a picture of them .

 

Originally Posted by WPGBride 

 

Hi ladies, back now from my trip. Overall our 2 week stay at Dreams was great. We got upgraded to a preferred room upon arrival with the ocean view and jacuzzi on the balcony (which we never got around to using) room number 2412. On our last 2 days we somehow got upgraded to the presidential suite which was amazing. I dont know how that happened but maybe my not so great wedding experience had something to do with it and my mom complaining about it. Anyways here are the issues that I had for my wedding, hope that it helps others avoid them.

 

I was told to leave my dress out the day before to get steamed. I recieved it only hours before the wedding and only to open up the garmet bag and realize that the dress was more wrinkled than whne I sent it and it looked like it had been thrown in the washing machine and not pressed at all. I was very disappointed but there was nothing I could do at that point as it was only the hour leading up to the ceremony.

 

The ceremony was great, short and sweet. Which was perfect on a super super hot day.

 

Upon arrival we were told that we would be meeting with Gina the day after we arrived. My fiance found this extremely nerve racking and felt like we should make all appointments the day we arrived to get things figured out as soon as possible and that we had plans with family and friends the next days.

 

We were instructed that we would meet with Yamina on the day we arrived. She was great!!! she handled everything very well. I complained about the confusion of booking over a year in advance and securing soo many people at that time and then also being told at that time that I did not need to make any final decsisions and when I did decide on locations being told that they were already taken. Yamina fixed this issue by allowing me to have my reception at Seaside Grill with no extra cost.Most of my other details were smoothed out with Yamina

 

The next day I met with Gina and I told her about the decorations that I brought and how I would like them set up. I asked once again how long the table would be as I was having one long table and she showed me the table in the room they had in their back office room and pointed to about half that size. I was confident I brought enough decorations but I also wanted the decorations that they offered with the package. The cylindrical vases with candles in them. She said yes she agreed but said she also did not want the table too full. I explained thats how I would like it and I thought she understood this.She assured me the day of the event I could go down 15 minutes early to check and see what the set up looked like. To my horror the table was about 3x longer than she had indicated and with only the decorations I brought. Well she also scattered on some crystals (which I do not like at all) and these little clear pot-like

holders with sand and a fake tealight. Yamina was no where in sight and I had no one to express my concerns to except those who were setting up and had no idea what was going on. Also Yamina had talked me into getting lanterns and instead of hanging from the ceiling as I thought in a nice flowy way, they were fastened in a circle around the ceiling.

 

We had also asked Gina that while we were taking our photos if there was someone to direct and instruct our guests what to do and where to go. She assured me that she had an assistant who would do this for us.

 

We had recieved the extra room the night before for the groom. This was great except that he only had it till 4:00pm the next day (the start of our ceremony) This was also the room that he and a couple of guests who stayed at another resort got ready in. He had asked if he was able to have someone move all the belongings (which he placed on the bed) to our regular room before the time was up. After our ceremony he inquired with Gina's assistant about the move of belongings and he said he would check into it. That is when the assistant disappeared for the night. Our guests were lost for what to do with us taking photos and unable to direct our attention to them. So people wandered around, hoping that they would all make it back to our reception location on time. When we asked the assistant to check up on the belongings we did not think that he would be gone for so long.

 

After the cocktail hour and headed to the reception we saw that the table seating was different from how I imagined. They extracted the bride and groom from the middle of the table and put us both at the head of the table. A set up we did not expect. We were overwhelmed at the time and upset that now we were at end of the table, away from our family. It took so long to come up with a seating chart the first time that we just apologized to our close family and sat at the end of the table with our friends. It takes too long to organize a good seating chart to have done it on the spot

I'm so sorry you had to go through that for your wedding. At least you and your family had a great time together. And you got to stay in the Presidential Suite... Im Jealous!!! Lol

Great thread!!! I can't wait to share my wedding photos!!!

LOVE!!! You wedding was fabulous! Congratulations!!

Your wedding looked AMAZING!!! You can see the effort and and hard work you put into every detail!!! Congratulations! Everything was perfect!!

Also, does anyone know if I would be able to exchange the beach flags (included in the ULTIMATE package) with the poles to hang lanterns?

Do you know how many hours of photography is included in the ULTIMATE package? I won't be using their photographer but I would like to exchange the videography and the photography for the DJ. I included this request in my questionnaire... I haven't received an answer yet.

Originally Posted by RollerBride 

I 'm doing the Love package. I tried to swap our 36 pictures for the Mariachi Trio (then upgrade to a bigger photo package), but Yamina said no....womp womp.

Just wanted to let you all know in case anyone else thought of doing that also.

 

So I think I will add 2 extra hours of photography (1 hour of us getting ready & 1 hour at the reception) and also add the Marachi Trio to our Cocktail Hour.