SexyCebuana

I am quite bothered by the $1000.00 vendor fee especially since I am only getting ready at the resort and my wedding is at the Jellyfish

what outside wedding vendor are you using? or is it because it's at the jellyfish restaurant? 

Hello all! My wedding is fast approaching and I am trying to finish putting all the little details together. I have a question for those who have already had their wedding at Paradisus Punta Cana. Did you have music at the cocktail hour after the ceremony? I am using the audio system for the ceremony but they will charge me to use it for the cocktail hour. I am not sure if I want to spend the money on it (trying to stay in budget) and I dont think I want the domincan trio either. Has anyone gone without music during the cocktail hour? If so, is it really noticable or did you not think it made a difference?

 

Also, has anyone had an event in the Romance Foyer? I am having my rehearsal dinner there. My planner suggested that I use fans? Any advice from those who have had a dinner there?

 

Thank you!

We hired the dominican trio for our cocktail hour. We didn't even get to see or hear them as we were taking pictures on the beach during the cocktail hour. Also, none of the guests really mentioned the dominican trio so I think you could do without. We also bought our portable bose stereo to use during our welcome cocktail party, so you could do something like that.  We didn't want to pay for renting their sound system. 

Hello Beautiful Brides! My name is Eveline and I'm so happy to have found this wonderful site. I'm newly engaged this past July and have not set the date yet. We have narrowed it down to 2015. And we are definitely going to Punta Cana because we have fallen in love with their resorts. We are trying to do research on which resort. Personally I love the Paradisus Palma Real. Now I have to get hubby on board. He hasn't been there yet. I am feeling a little overwhelmed because i have helped planned two destination weddings but I feel like i am drawing a blank for my own. Its all about the details! I'm so excited! I hope to get some guidance and well...have fun in the process

Congrats Eveline!! My dream resort was the Paradisus Palma Real but it wasn't affordable for my family or guests. So we got married at the Paradisus Punta Cana - it was AMAZING!!! let me know if you have any questions! 

Perfect!! It is so hard to googling photographers in Punta Cana, not much come up.

 

For HDC, aside from paying for their services, did you just have to pay the day/night pass for them to come on the resort.

 

How much did it cost (ball park range), if you dont mind me asking?

Ya i did alot of research before i booked a photographer. At the paradisus punta cana, there is a $1000 fee if you use an outside vendor. But you can waive this fee if you pay for them as a guest at the hotel for 3 nights, which was $600, so i saved $400. Other resorts don't have this fee so i believe you would have to cover the day/night pass. 

Hey!! I contact HDC to get the price list.

 

How much time would you have liked to of has them off? I was looking at the 4 hour package.

 

Merry Christmas!!!!!!

The package I booked with them was for 6 hours and I also chose to have the videographer for the ceremony and during the cocktail hour. So they were there until the reception but I wish I would've paid them more to stay longer! Hope this helps  

Joseen

Thanks Joseen! 

 

That is great to know! We have opted for the Aqua package as well. I received the additional cost listing, however didnt receive the cost calculator. I will have to go back and ask for it.

 

How did it go between the ceremony and the reception (cocktail)? Did you part take in that, that is that when you did pictures?

How many people did you have, and do you suggest adding a 3rd tier? Everyone I talk to, (who didnt get married there lol) say not to worry about it, the cake doesnt get eaten anyways,. Thoughts?

 

Now, I am all excite So nice to talk to someone who has gone through it in the same month, just a year apart.

We had our ceremony at the romance foyer and then the cocktail hour was in the lobby area in front of the ballroom. We didn't partake in the cocktail hour since  we were taking pictures on the grounds on the resort and at the beach. My mom insisted on a 3rd tier so she paid for it. I wouldn't have gotten it, but if definitely got eaten!!! 

Let me know if you have any other questions! 

I'm from Edmonton! And I was an early bird as well, I booked our resort in August 2012 which was way over a year from the wedding!

 

Hey!!!

 

I am getting married at the Paradisus in Punta Cana in 2014.

 

I am having a hard time trying to figure out costs associated with the wedding outside of the ceremony and wedding package inclusions. We are still undecided on the package... Aqua or Allure.

 

Anyone have any input on whether or not it the cake was a hit at the wedding?

 

Below is what I would like but am unsure of the costs:

Boutonnieres and bouquets for the wedding party

Hair and Make-Up for the bridemaids + mothers of the bride and groom

Photographer

Bridal Room

DJ? or is it better to have a playlist recorded before hand?

Is there anyway to have a type of party after the reception? With open bar, music etc?

Suggestions on having the dinner inside or on the beach?

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

Lisa

 

Hi again Lisa,

We went with the Aqua package...allure was a bit out of our price range. The cake was awesome, we added a third tier and alternated chocolate and vanilla! If you ask your wedding planner, they can send you a list of costs for all of the things mentioned and also ask for the wedding calcluator. It really helps to give you an idea of what things are going to cost!

My hair and make up were included in the package, the girl from the spa was fantastic!! I think it was around $100USD each for my mom and aunt to get hair and make up done. I also recommend the bridal suite, they provide snacks and mimosas We ended up hiring the DJ, I didn't want to worry about someone manning the ipod or speaker system. The DJ was great, the sound quality was alright but at least they had lights so it made it more fun!

After the reception, you can always hit up the lobby lounge where there is dancing and drinks. Or hit up the Red lounge which is the disco. We had so much fun at both of those places!!!

Joseen

Hey everyone,

 

Just wanted to get your opinion on who you used or are going to use for Photography for your wedding. We have gotten prices from the resort photo center but before booking, what to know what you girls/guys think.

 

Any suggestions on how to go about looking for the right person/company to use.

 

Thanks sooooo much!!!

Lisa

Hey Lisa,

I just got married November 19, 2013 at the paradisus punta cana. I hired HDC photography because I wasn't satisified with the resort photographer/packages. They were amazing, the pictures were breathtaking and all of our guests couldn't get over how awesome they all turned out! The only thing I regret was not hiring them longer to stay for the reception! MIlan was our photographer, he was great and captured all of our precious moments!

Joseen

thanks Kylie! when is your big day? 

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You look absolutely stunning SexyCebuana! I am so glad we got to meet - if only for a minute!! Love your pictures!

Thanks so much!! i love yours too! i wish we could've had more time to talk! 

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My wedding is coming up next Saturday (11/30) and we booked with HDC Photo. Arnaud mentioned that we would be having Miljan and Charly and we will be meeting with them prior to the event.  We have heard great things so we're interested in meeting them to get their perspective for the phtotoshoots.  I will say I've heard Arnaud and Milan/Miljan's name float around a bit but haven't heard of Charly.  Anyone had any experiences with Charly?  Thanks in advance.

Milan photographed our wedding and Charlie did our TTD. Both of them were amazing to work with!! Me, my husband, and all our guests in stunned by how beautiful our pictures turned out. We met Arnaud two days later in the lobby of our resort and we chose the pictures we wanted printed, they delivered the prints, DVD with all the edited pics, and video that evening! They are bloody efficient. My only regret is that I didn't hire Milan to stay longer for our wedding! 

Here are some pictures from my wedding!! HDC Photography was absolutely amazing! I don't regret a dime I spent on them  

I got back from wedding at PPC on Saturday and it was fricking amazing!!!! I had the time of my life. I can honestly say that the week we were there, was the most fun & happiest I have ever been!!! 

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Hi Ladies...I know I have to tell you all about my wedding. It was wonderful. I am leaving work and PROMISE by tomorrow to post everything including some great pictures. You all will be amazingly pleased with everything. I PROMISE.

Can't wait to hear all about it!!! 

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Hmm that is interesting, I see that is says an open bar is included, but it doesn't say premium bar. I will ask my planner and see what she says but so far she has told me we would have to upgrade. Since everything seems to cost extra I am trying to be careful of what upgrades I do since I have a budget to stay within! Thank you for your input, I appreciate it!

hey, 

One of the reasons we upgraded to the Aqua package was for the premium open bar!!!  

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Got my date confirmed! June 9, 2014!
I reserved the beachside gazebo... I wanted the beach look without the sand, lol.

How much is Arrecife? I'm looking at HDC since they have so many good reviews. I hate that vendor fee though...

i hired HDC because of all the great reviews and feedback! the fee was waived because i paid for the photographer to stay 3 nights at the resort which ended up being a bit cheaper than outside vendor fee. 

I've been waiting since July 1, 2012 for my wedding! It's coming up soon on November 19, 2013...I just have to say how fricking excited I am!!   

can any past brides give some input on the hor d'ouerves!? Some of these things I've never heard of and would have no idea if they taste any good! I have to choose 4 cold ones and 2 hot ones, help  

Originally Posted by kissta 

 

I have heard positive reviews about RS Entertainment through this blog. I think they stopped working with DJ Mannia because they were late or whatnot to events? I have been in contact with the DJ, so far all he has provided me is a form to fill out with my preferences, etc. I am working on finishing it this week and then will send back and we will see what happens afterwards!

Ohhh how did you get in contact with them? I'd like that form as well and talk to them about some things! 

Thanks  

Originally Posted by kissta 

 

Hi! I have Jessica too, and I am really impressed with her! She's so nice and has been so helpful for over a year now!

Our weddings are very close to one another. What day do you arrive on?

I've been emailing back and forth with her for over a year now too!!! That's so great I arrive November 15, the wedding is Nov 19!!! when do you get there? 

Anybody heard any reviews about RS entertainment as the in resort DJ?? 

I spoke with my wedding planner, Jessica, from Miami! I have to say she's pretty fricking awesome!!!! She's made me feel better about the whole process  

I'm right ahead of you!! October 12. I'm super excited but at the same time about to pass out. Airline prices are through the roof to Punta Cana. Any ideas anybody?

We will be flying from Dallas. The first week of December wasn't too bad for room rates and flights. We wanted to avoid the holiday peak season as well. I just can't wait and if it would of been up to me alone, I would have gotten married 6 months after our engagement! Congrats to you too! Where are you flying from?

Where are you flying from? December was going in to peak season so we decided on November instead. Were the flights/room rates decent?
 

My wedding is slowly creeping up and I must say I'm getting pretty EXCITED!!!!

November 19, 2013 is the big day...any lovely brides to be getting married around then too?