Ok, well then maybe you can read this correspondence and tell me your take on it. She still hasn't sent me the menu (even though I guess I've pretty much gotten it from this site though not detailed), she hasn't answered me on how many other weddings there are on that day, I still don't have a "real" confirmation on if the beach party is confirmed...she states "reserve" but follows by it must be 20 people, so do I have it for that evening? I have told her over and over again that I want a private dinner...I don't mind the $1000 I just want confirmation so I can plan accordingly I think that is fair enough and other brides don't have an issue with this at there resorts...Notice that she is emphasizing the 40 people again for a private dinner which shouldn't be a problem for us, but what if you have 38? I'm just frustrated. I took some names and info out, but here are some of the messages regarding the dinner... (she did attach the wedding extra services to the last message which she has already sent to me a couple of times before) (We currently have 43 guests booked)
Carolina -
& I are working on getting our menu cards printed for our dinner reception. We would like to have a private dinner in La Uva and need to know the menu options which are available to our guests so that we can proceed with the menu printing. We are expecting around 40 guests who have already booked. We are all staying in the Royal Suites Turquesa section. I look forward to your reply.
Dear Tiffany:
Thanks for your email, I would like to inform you that unfortunately I can´t confirm you in advance which place will be available for you for the private dinner, this information will be reconfirm upon arrival, and because some services are subject to change, upon arrival, you have to pick the set menu for the wedding dinner.
At latest 1 month before your wedding, we will able to confirm which place will be available for your private dinner, which pally fro groups with more than 40 guests.
Regards from DR
Carolina Barrag¡n Beck
Wedding Manager
PALLADIUM HOTELS & RESORTS
Playas El Cortesito, B¡varo, Hig¼ey, Repºblica Dominicana
Tel: 809 221 8149, EXT. 2765, Fax: 809 221 8150
weddings.bavaro@fiestahotelgroup.com
www.palladiumweddings.com
Carolina -
Can you please email the email options so that we may start asking our guests what their preferences are so that we will be prepared when we arrive. We want our guests to have menu options for dinner as some will prefer beef and some might prefer chicken. If there is an extra charge for having multiple options, please let me know. I will also need to ensure that I have plenty of time to order the printed material. So as soon as you have confirmed the restaurant, it would be greatly appreciated. We would really like to have it at La Uva.
Can you please confirm that we will have a Private seated dinner, as well will be having our cake, toasts, and speeches at dinner?
Also, I have already hired DJ Mannia (as we discussed) for the beach party, so please confirm that we have a Private Beach Party set for the evening of May 28th, 2011.
Can you please let me know how many other weddings are taking place on our date? I know that our ceremony time is 5pm (as you have confirmed previously), so I am working everything around that.
Dear Tiffany:
Thanks for your email, regarding your questions:
The dinner is not complete private, we arrange a special are just for you, but it will be other hotel guests at the same place and time as you. And for this is not possible to have toasts and speeches at dinner. For a private dinner reception, the extra charge is US$ 1.000 and apply for groups with more than 40 guests.
The beach party is reserve, apply for groups with more than 20 guests.
About the menu, unfortunately is not possible to have more than 1 options, we make some exceptions for vegetarian guests or guests with allergies.
Regards from DR
Carolina Barrag¡n Beck
Wedding Manager
PALLADIUM HOTELS & RESORTS
Playas El Cortesito, B¡varo, Hig¼ey, Repºblica Dominicana
Tel: 809 221 8149, EXT. 2765, Fax: 809 221 8150
weddings.bavaro@fiestahotelgroup.com
www.palladiumweddings.com