lyndasmith

We are getting the free welcome party too. Does anyone know the options of where it can be held and what the extra costs are as far as a bonfire? I could ask the WC but it takes her so long to respond lol. Also, what time are you doing your welcome parties? Before or after dinner?

I've been sent these prices for additional costs. Hope it helps.

I'm not sure yet, we were thinking 20 people, so no DJ, but now we have about 50 people saying they're going....so I guess it just depends. lol. We'll see what happens once it comes time to book.

 

If you are having a DJ are you using the resort DJ or booking someone outside?

 

I absolutely love Katya Nova's photos but I emailed her about our wedding on 8.1.15 and she isn't available as she is hoping to be preggo then. There's several other photographer, none of which I loved, but a lot of girls on here speak really highly of them. HDC, Photo Souvenir, Photo Phil Steingard. Good luck! Photos were super important to me so I had a really hard time deciding, we are going to fly someone from the states there for the wedding because I wasn't in love with any photographers in the area.

Thanks for that. I'll check them out xx

Hey, I have the ultimate package and get a few photo included. Anyone know or recommend any other photographers? I'm 3rd July 2015.

Is anyone not having a DJ? If so, what are you doing for music during dinner, first dance, etc?

Hey! I am having a small wedding of 11 people and I am not having a DJ/ MC or dance floor - it would be rather silly with only 11 of us. I am just going to have my reception meal either in the gardens / beach and have a small docking station / speakers with background music and also first dances or so on it. I'm pretty chilled about it all and will grab a quick change and our party if we want will head to the disco for a boogie x

Chinese lanterns are great idea!

This is so annoying that I can't see the pictures x

Welcome lynda! If u want any kind of decorations those aren't included either

Yeh thanks...that is defo one thing I did know. 

Others I didn't know until lately were...the 50 photos are only of the ceremony - really can't imagine I would need 50 of only a ceremony anyway will defo be upgrading this. 

There seems to be a charge to have a symbolic wedding, even though this is in my package?

So far I have a basic idea about how the day will go but I'm pretty sure I'll know for sure as time gets closer. I have some hair and makeup pictures from the spa I can forward to you if you like.

This would be a good for ideas. My email is [email protected]

I am still unsure if I will be using the hair and make up package in the dreams package as my aunt is coming with us and this is her profession...At least all my guests will have awesome hair and makeup *ticks box* 

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We are having a symbolic one. We have legally getting married the day before our departure back here in Scotland but not making a big deal of it as our wedding day will be in DR. 

I've heard marriage certificates etc can be a nightmare and all the legalities are just so expensive so we've cut it all out. How about you? 

Do you know how your wedding day will flow? 

Who is your coordinator?

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Awww how lovely <3

I already can't wait, reading all these posts makes it even more exciting 

haha yes of course you can watch       We arrive on 29th June '15. 

I wasn't planning on having a DJ / dancefloor etc, as there are only 11 of us (very close family) i think it would look pretty silly we were just going to have the ceremony around 5 / photos at sunset and additional ones (extra charges)/ cocktail hour / food / have a change of clothing and then head out for some drinks at the hotel. How low maintenance am I? haha no need for any big binders although seeing as I am not stressing out I definitely feel I am missing a huge part that will need arranging.

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Hey Lynda!! I am July 4,2015 how exciting!!! I have the gazebo too what are you colors ? Mine are tiffany blue and coral!!!

Oh WOW...how exciting! You are much more organised than I am...I haven't even considered any of that, honestly I think I am expecting to just turn up and everything will be in place 

Have you taken a Dreams package? anything you think i should consider.

Lynda x

Hey Everyone, 

I "stumbled" across this site and forum whilst googling the old faithful "weddings in DR", "Weddings at DLR" and all I can say is woohoo this forum is great. You all seem to be answering most of the uncertainties I am experiencing. 

We have booked our wedding at DLR for Fri 3rd July 2015, garden gazebo and have purchased the ultimate package as I am hoping to just get as much included in the package as possible. I have been in touch with Pirosca who is my wedding coordinator and in the last few emails everything still seems to be additional £$£$£.I am pretty low maintenance (i think) and there is only 11 of us going out (all the way from Scotland) so I'd like a very intimate wedding but don't want to arrive and end up having to spend a ridiculous amount of money when I could've taken things over.

Does anyone know what isn't included in the ultimate package that i should be aware of and should purchased? or that I should be careful off?

Any help or advice will be great.

Lynda