EMM2013

Whew... I finally made it though all 538 pages of this forum!! It answered many questions but also generated more anxiety and fret over little details, which I'm trying to avoid doing!! Ahhhh... Ok. So, I've decided against battle Tia Flora and decided to bring real touch flowers for bouquets/bouts. Does anyone have any experience with AFloral.com or Lily Of Angels (packages available on Ebay). Also, we plan to do the Steel Pans Band for ceremony/champagne. Did past brides provide them with specific songs or just let them wing it??? I see a lot of brides are doing the Beach party after dinner...has anyone had a cocktail hour (or two hours) following dinner? I trying to figure out what options would be for this...wanting to do open bar and DJ for an hour or two with speeches, 1st dance, etc before the Disco opens. I feel like the less I plan, the less expectations I will have, therefore, the less options for disappointment?!?!?! Thanks!

So is it my understanding you pay $20 per person extra for the ceremony and $45 extra for reception in Blue Lagoon or Posiden? Seems crazy expensive! Is there anywhere to have semi-private reception without this charge? Also- what are the options for dance floor/iPod hookups for the reception? Just starting my planning process for June 2013!!

So is it my understanding you pay $20 per person extra for the ceremony and $45 extra for reception in Blue Lagoon or Posiden? Seems crazy expensive! Is there anywhere to have semi-private reception without this charge? Also- what are the options for dance floor/iPod hookups for the reception? Just starting my planning process for June 2013!!

HELP!!! I just got engaged and am highly considering DR for DW wedding in June 2013. After reading about the waiting list... Is it going to be too late to book at Barcelo Bavaro (still not decided between regular and palace deluxe???Suggestions?). Also, does anyone have Marlene's direct email address? I received a response from someone else and they have been terribly slow at getting back to me. I'm still confused about the room situation? How do you know how many rooms to book if you haven't even sent out invites? Do you have to put a deposit down for rooms ASAP? Also, do you book packages based on how many people you expect to come? I am thinking the strawberry but can hopefully upgrade to tangerine if more guests can come. Thanks so much for any info...AAaHhHhHh!!!

HELP!!! I just got engaged and am highly considering DR for DW wedding in June 2013. After reading about the waiting list... Is it going to be too late to book at Barcelo Bavaro (still not decided between regular and palace deluxe???Suggestions?). Also, does anyone have Marlene's direct email address? I received a response from someone else and they have been terribly slow at getting back to me. I'm still confused about the room situation? How do you know how many rooms to book if you haven't even sent out invites? Do you have to put a deposit down for rooms ASAP? Also, do you book packages based on how many people you expect to come? I am thinking the strawberry but can hopefully upgrade to tangerine if more guests can come. Thanks so much for any info...AAaHhHhHh!!!

HELP!!! I just got engaged and am highly considering DR for DW wedding in June 2013. After reading about the waiting list... Is it going to be too late to book at Barcelo Bavaro (still not decided between regular and palace deluxe???Suggestions?). Also, does anyone have Marlene's direct email address? I received a response from someone else and they have been terribly slow at getting back to me. I'm still confused about the room situation? How do you know how many rooms to book if you haven't even sent out invites? Do you have to put a deposit down for rooms ASAP? Also, do you book packages based on how many people you expect to come? I am thinking the strawberry but can hopefully upgrade to tangerine if more guests can come. Thanks so much for any info...AAaHhHhHh!!!