The new Dreams Tulum thread! (Post all DT Qs&As here)

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Originally Posted by SunBride BRIDE LIST (NAME & DATE) Once you have decided on your date post it in the thread. Sunbride will note the information, and every month or so the list will be updated. ***list last updated May 7 2009*** How to post a review: Some people post their reviews in this thread, which is okay but they can be hard to find later (even if I provide the link, sometimes it just links to the first page of this thread). It's better if you start a new thread (also, then other from not from DT can see it too). Start a new thread in this sub-forum Wedding Reviews - Best Destination Wedding Forum You can call it " (insert your user name here) Dreams Tulum review - (insert wedding date here)" or something like that. How to post pictures: To post pictures, you need to get a account with Photobucket. You upload your pictures to your photobucket account, then under each picture there will be a link (there are actually 3 links, you want the last one) and copy and paste the link into your thread. The images will show up in the thread, even though the photos are actually located on photobucket. If you have serious problems doing this you can always email me your pictures (send me a PM and I will send you my email address) and I will do it for you. Another option is to use any other photo website (picasa web album, snapfish, etc) and provide the link for the whole album. If you do that, the photos won't show up directly in the thread, it will be a link that brings people to another page to go see your photos. Newlyweds: 2007 Tuluminjune - June ?? 2007: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6247 & Tuluminjune's photos Lucky_K72 and lambert13 - July 4 2007 : http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6886 & http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6896 & http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7590 Laura_b - July 7 2007: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7952 LisaG - August 3 2007 LisaG's photos by resort photog David_and_Laura - October 26 2007: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12951 & Trash the Dress pictures calyx6 - November 3 2007 donandcorri - November 23 2007: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12201 & DonandCorri's photobook DreamsTulumBride - December 12 2007: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12905 & Link to Dreamstulumbride's pics on Elizabeth's blog 2008 bride_2_b08 - January 10 2008 SunBride - April 1 2008 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t18711 & http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t19097 & Sunbride's Professional Photos & Sunbride's full length ceremony video part 1 Sunbride's full length ceremony video part 2 SaharaTulumWedding - April 10 2008 Leamil - April 19 2008 Leamil's photos by del Sol associate photographer Vincent Iowachik22 - April 26 2008 Iowachik22's photos & "I just got back" post (page 57 of the old Dreams Tulum thread) AmyInMI - May 10 2008 Debla1 - May 10 2008 babycow - May 17 2008 Babycow's photos by Vanessa Vargas Olive - May 20 2008 Julieanddonnie - May ? 2008 - Julie's review (Page 98 of the old dreams tulum thread) & Julieanddonnie's professional photos (resort photog) & Other photos (non professional) chibi411 - June 4 2008 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t23169 Ellsbells - June 14, 2008 phalstead - June 18,2008 Sannjn - June 23 2008 - Sannjn's review (Page 104 of the old dreams tulum thread) monikabrandon2008 - June 27 2008 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t24460 & Monicabrandon's pro pics by cecilia dumas tcole07 - July 26, 2008 Theresa08 - August 18, 2008 Teresa08's review & a few pics (Page 35 of this thread) ***the following brides were moved to other resorts due to the temporary closure of Dreams Tulum*** rabbitnow - October 7, 2008 – Dreams Cancun Piggy - October 9 - Barcelo Maya Palace Trisha0612 - October 10 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun Trisha0612's LONG Paradisus Review B&J2008 - October 11 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun I'm Back! A Few Non-Pro Teasers w/ few from Jean-Marcus! *Pics* cendcar - October 27 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun Carina's Paradisus Riviera Cancun Review- Part 1 Jodylynn007 - November 1 2008 – Secrets Maroma Beach Mel88 - November 1 2008 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun Alin & Mako - November 8, 08 – Barcelo Maya Palace Nueland - November 12 - Barcelo Maya Palace Dreamstbride - November 13 - Barcelo Maya Palace MonoAmor - November 13 - Barcelo Maya Palace Meggzilla - November 14 - Barcelo Maya Palace ***resort reopened November 15 2008*** Sisterofthebrideerica – Sister’s wedding November 22 2008 can't wait! - November 28 2008 EXTRA long DT wedding review 11/28/08 Bonita - November 29 2008 amy706 - December 5 2008 Site visit review and pics - Dreams Tulum & Amy706's review & Amy706's DT Pro Pics: Citlalli Review Niels408 - December 7, 2008 - Niel's Video Callie - December 15 2008 Callie's Dreams Tulum Review and Eager Groom (Callie’s husband) Eager Groom's Review (Page 106 of the new Dreams Tulum thread) and their photos Tulum in December - December 18 2008 Amesharp - December 20 2008 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t35146 Amodew - December 30 2008 2009 SBlake - January 17 2009 SBlake's review and pics & Craig Wolfrom :: Wedding Photography :: Idaho, California, Mexico, and Beyond: Destination Wedding :: Sarah & Scott :: Tulum, Mexico & Craig Wolfrom Photography (look for sarah and scott and use password: Chicago) Neen - January 17 2009 (Neen's Q & A session with Landy) BC Bride2be - January 23 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t36186 &http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t36834 Lauren & JT - January 24 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...160#post713103 (page 60 of the DT thread) Melissa24 - January 29 2009 Lulu - February 3, 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t36809 Picasa Web Albums - Lisa Dollbird - February 18 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t39905 Jeninvirginia - February 23 2009 No review but some info here: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t25646-156 (our thread page 156) and Resort photographer pics: Kodakgallery.com Sign in to Kodakgallery.com soontobeamrs - February 27 2009 jennyjean7 - March 17, 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t39550 http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ng%2003-17-09/ Rachelannmartin - March 18 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t39425 03.18.09 Rachel and Adam | Dreams Tulum | Photography by Vincent beachformeplease - March 20, 2009 dazzled – March 26 2009 Teesha - April 9, 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...185#post793625 Photos: 04.09.09 Teesha and Martin | Dreams Tulum | Photos by Vincent Denise L – April 10, 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t42083 for photos go to Wedding Photographer Mexico , Cancun , Playa Del Carmen , Mayan Riviera (go to the “Dreams Tulum pageâ€) MajikDreams - April 11, 2009 411Bride - April 11 2008 motorola_mascott - April 14, 2009 WisconsinBride - April 15 2008 Gina and Rusty - April 17, 2009 April2009Bride - April 24 2009 Dreams425 - April 25 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t41919 Maxandkatie - May 1 2009 Blkatz - May 2 2009 Ashjanbro - May 5 2009 SGBrown - May 7 2009 *rescheduled to June and moved to Jamaica due to swine flu Upcoming brides pamela0728 – May 8 2009 Shelleq - May 9 2009 Latinolocany – May 26 2009 Krystalranee - May 29 2009 Thedeanerswedding - June 3, 2009 Veronica96 – June 6 2009 KylesBrideToBe – June 12, 2009 Lonna14 - June 20 2009 Lindz - June 23 2009 Soon2beTWells – June 23 2009 Ida – June 25 2009 Mixie23 – June 27 2009 Starlitk - June 27 2009 Rebecca&George - June 29 2009 Chanti – June 29, 2009 Amyc - July 18 2009 Dee83 - July 29, 2009 ERNurse - October 10 2009 Freckle – October 16, 2009 dolce328 - October 24, 2009 alysalynn - October 29, 2009 Bethanykd: Oct 30, 2009 Lolosmama - November 17, 2009 Toronto_Bride – November 19, 2009 christie_danielle - November 20, 2009 Carmen2009 - November 28, 2009 jmb0902 - November 28, 2009 NeKal08 – November 2009 Gimlori - December 4, 2009 WindsorBride - December 11, 2009 Angruck - December 12, 2009 2010 Loegurl - March 2010 northernflasher - March 26 2010 jerzygirl85 - April 24, 2010 TeamTejeda - May 22 2010 BarbieBride – June 22, 2010 Royal Lady10 - June 26, 2010 Starlitk - June 27, 2009 RCBlondie - June 2010 BRIDE LIST (DETAILED) This list will help other brides in determining who is having some of the same elements as them and they can contact you for questions or read your review for more info on particular aspects. If you post your info in the thread, Sunbride will add it to the list (but please be patient, it is only updated more or less once a month as it takes a lot of time and a moderator needs to get involved to do it) Username: Names: Date & Time: Wedding package: Wedding extras (through the resort): Outside vendors (cost charged by vendor and any fees charged by the resort): Type of ceremony: Coordinator: Number of guests: Ceremony location and time: Cocktail hour location and time: Reception location and time: Photographer: Videographer: Review (link): Photos (link): Video (link): Planning thread (link): Wedding website (link): Special arrangements / activities: See my review for …. Newlyweds Username: Lucky_K72 and lambert13 Names: Karen & Jason Date & time: July 4 2007, 10am Coordinator: Sandra Number of guests: 0 (eloped!) Photograpaher: Vanessa Vargas Videographer: Juan Alfredo Salcedo Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6886 & http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6896 & http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7590 Photos: jnklambert - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Username: Laura_b Date & time: July 7 2007, 10am Ceremony location: Gazebo next to aqua sport center Photograpaher: Sasha Haagensen Photography (texas) Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7952 See my review for... to learn about how they painted my flowers and the color leaked! Username: LisaG Name: Lisa Date & Time: August 3, 2007 @ 5pm Wedding package: Dreams Ultimate Wedding Package Type of ceremony: Symbolic Coordinator: Sandra Number of guests: 35 Ceremony location: Beach - by the dive/surf shop Reception location: Terrace of El Patio Photographer: Resort Videographer: Resort Photo link: LisaG's pics (There's a random non-pro dancing pic in there, ignore it.) Username: David and Laura Names: (see username!) Date & Time: October 26, 2007, 4:30pm Number of guests: 40 Ceremony location: Gazebo next to Aqua Sports Center Reception location: El patio Photographer: Jean-Marcus Strole (BDW member) Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12951 Photos: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12964 Special arrangements / activities: Rehersal dinner at portofino See my review for... to read about my disappointment with disorganization of wedding/reception, cocktail hour, DJ Username: donandcorri Date & Time: November 23, 2007 Ceremony 3:00pm, Cocktails 5:00pm Dinner/Reception 6:00pm Wedding package:Ultimate Wedding extras (and cost charged): 2 extra boutonniers, 1 BM bouquet & 1 Hair Flower (got 2). (was not charged for any of them) Type of ceremony: Civil Coordinator: Sandra & Landy (I communicated with both prior to the wedding, dealt with Sandra @ the resort & both assisted me on the wedding day - I was a lucky girl & was the only wedding on that day!) Number of guests: 17 Ceremony location: Gazebo next to Seaside Grill Reception location: Wine Cellar in Portofino (was actually supposed to be on the beach beside Seaside Grill but weather didn’t cooperate – we hadn’t discussed a backup plan & I was extremely impressed with how quickly they rearranged everything) Photographer: resort photographer - 36 5x7 pics in an album free with package + 350$ for CD of all 200 (and also BIL) Videographer: resort videographer Photos: DonandCorri's photobook(see her post here which describes which pages are pics from the resort photographer and which were done by her BIL: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-30#post508305) Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12201 Username: SunBride Names: Stephanie and Jean-Yves Date: April 1 2008 Wedding package: free one (wedding in paradise) Wedding extras (and cost): none! Type of ceremony: Civil Coordinator: Landy Number of guests: 10 (8 + us) Ceremony location: gazebo next to seaside grill Reception location: seaside grill Photographer: brought my own from Ottawa Videographer: Playaweddings Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t18711 Photos: Sunbride's Professional Photos Video: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t19097 & Sunbride's full length ceremony video part 1 Sunbride's full length ceremony video part 2 Special arrangments: My gazebo set-up! See my review for... The longest Dreams Tulum wedding review ever! Details on my special gazebo set-up, link to review and video by playaweddings, detailed info about beach, rooms, timing of my day, trip to dos ojos cenote, and to hear about how I was not allowed to do my TTD photo session at the ruins Username: leamil Names: Leah and Jeff Date: April 19 Wedding package:Ultimate Wedding extras (and cost): private reception (free!) Exchanged the photo services for extra time with the videographer because we had our own photographer Number of guests: 42 Reception location: El Patio (buffet style) Photographer: Del Sol Videographer: Resort Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-56#post370759 (page 56 of the old dreams tulum thread) Photos: del Sol Photography associate photographer Vincent Username: IowaChik22 Names: Michelle Date: April 26 2008, 7:20pm Wedding package: Dreams of Love Wedding extras (and cost): Speaker (150$), CD of pictures (350$) Ceremony location: Chapel Coordinator: Sandra Reception location: beach next to seaside grill (buffet style) Photographer: Resort Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7767-57 (page 57 of the old Dreams Tulum thread) Photos: Snapfish: Share:Registration Username: Babycow Date: May 17 2008 Number of guests: 15 Ceremony location: beach next to seaside grill Photographer: Vanessa Vargas Videographer: Juan Alfredo Review:http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t27334 Photos: TOP WEDDING PICS pictures by babycow_bucket - Photobucket Username: Julieanddonnie Date: May ? 2008 Wedding package: Ultimate Reception location: El Patio Review: Julie's review (Page 98 of the old dreams tulum thread) Photos: Picasa Web Albums - Donnie - Dreams Weddin... and Donnie Franzen :: PowerMove Central Username: Chibi411 Date: June 4 2008 Wedding extras (and cost): Bonfire (30$) Speaker (150$) Coordinator: Landy Ceremony location: chapel Reception location: Convention center Photographer: del sol Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t23169 Photos: (posted with the review, check all 3 pages) Special arrangments: tour of Coba and grand cenote through Sinal Tours Username: Sannj Date: June 23 2008, 5pm Wedding package: Dreams of Love Number of guests: 35 Reception location: Next to the pool Photographer: Poise Photography (from home) Review: Sannjn's review (Page 104 of the old dreams tulum thread) Special arrangments: Welcome party in the ballroom Username: monicabrandon2008 Date: June 27 2008, 3pm Wedding package: free (Dreams of Paradise) Wedding extras (and cost): 18$ for basic menu for extra 4 people Coordinator: Lizette Number of guests: 14 Ceremony location and time: Beach next to seaside grill 3pm Cocktails location and time: Main Lobby 4pm Reception location and time: Next to seaside grill 6:30pm Photographer: Cecilia Dumas Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t24460 Photos: Picasa Web Albums - Monica - pro wedding pics Username: Teresa08 Date: August 18, 2008 3pm Number of guests: 43 Ceremony location and time: beach 3pm Cocktails location and time: 4pm Reception location: Seaside Grill 6:30 (buffet style) Photographer: Resort Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-35#post515993 (new dreams tulum thread page 35) Photos: (posted with the review) Special arrangements: hired DJ Mannia (outside vendor) See my review for... why I was unhappy with the resort photographer (photos good but not enough time!) Username: Can't Wait! Names: Carla Date & Time: November, 28, 2008 @ 4:30pm Coordinator: Landy Number Of Guests: 55 Ceremony Location and time: Chapel 4pm Cocktails location and time: Verandar Bar Reception Location and time: Seaside Grill Photographer: Resort for wedding, Cecelia Dumas for TTD Videographer: Resort Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t33455 Photos: a few in review, non pros to come Special arrangements: Decorated Seaside grill with material, firedancers, bonfire, DJ Mannia, trip to Coba and Cenote See my review for... Bad experience with the florist, check-in and spa, why I would hire an off-site wedding coordinator Username: amy706 Names: Amy & Michael Date & Time: December 5, 2008 at 4pm Wedding package: Ultimate Wedding extras (and cost): DJ Mannia ($1000 for 5 hrs), Fire Dancers ($400 for 20 minutes), tequila & cigars tasting (cost of buying it), took guests to Tulum ruins, took guests on welcome sunset catamaran cruise Type of ceremony: symbolic Coordinator: Sandra then Landy Number of guests: 70 Ceremony location and time: Seaside Grill Gazebo 4pm Cocktails location and time: Plaza outside the chapel - about 4:45 Reception location and time: Seaside Grill - 6pm Photographer: Citalli from Claudia Rodriguez Videographer: resort with extra time Site Visit Review and Pics: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t14954 Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...518#post627728 Photos and photographer review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t35843 Video: No link but see page 6 of her review for review of the video Planning: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t31997 Special arrangements: took guests to Tulum ruins, had sunset catamaran welcome cruise, surprised guests with fire dancers, had fabric draped around the Seaside Grill, see planning thread and review for details See my review for... WHY I LOVED: Dreams Tulum, DJ Mannia, my flowers, my reception set up, fire dancers, tequila tasting, catamaran trip...EVERYTHING! Username: Callie (husband’s user name : Eager Groom) Names: Callie and Paul Date & Time: Dec 15th, 2008 3pm Wedding package: Ultimate wedding package Wedding extras (and costs charged): Under table lighting ($10 per table), birthday cake for 40 ($130), projector and screen at reception ($150) Type of ceremony: Symbolic Coordinator: Lizette Number of guests: 35 Ceremony location and time: beach next to seaside grill 3pm Cocktail hour location & time: outside the lobby bar 4pm Reception location: adult pool 6:30pm Photographer: resort Review (link): Callie: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t33899 Eager Groom (post #1058 of the DT thread, which is page #106 if your settings are 10 posts per page) http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...106#post635824 Photos (link): Picasa Web Albums - Callie and Paul - Wedding Album Special arrangements / activities welcome dinner in the buffet with birthday cake Username: Sblake Names Sarah and Scott Date & Time 1/17/2009 @ 3pm Wedding package: Custom and added extras Wedding extras (and cost charged): flower arrangements per table: $60 mexican trio: $450 Guitarist: $300 dance floor: $700 Chair Bows: 2$/chair Lantern Set up: $150 Outside vendors: Band: $950 per 45min set with 15min breaks (..:: Kiko & Carlos Band ::..) Photographer: $3400 plus hotel (Craig Wolfrom :: Wedding Photography :: Idaho, California, Mexico, and Beyond) Type of ceremony: legal Coordinator: landy Number of guests: 62 Ceremony location & time: seaside grill @3pm Cocktail hour location and time: end of relax pool 5:3-6:30 Reception location: beach Photographer: see above Videographer: none Review (link): http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t37716 Photos (link) see review Special arrangements / activities: rehearsal dinner, see review Username: BC Bride2be Names: Tracy & Jeff Date & Time: January 23/09 4pm Wedding package: Free Wedding extras: Photog/extra flowers/reception $1800 Type of ceremony: Legal Coordinator: Landy/Anabel Number of guests: 25 Ceremony location & time: Chapel 4pm Reception location: Portofino's Photographer: Resort Photos http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t36186 Review http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t36834 Username Lulu Names Lisa & Mike Date & Time Feb 3, 2009 @ 4pm Wedding package Dreams of Love Type of ceremony Symbolic Coordinator Natalia Number of guests 17 Ceremony location & time Beach, 4pm Cocktail hour location and time Terrace by lobby, 5:30pm Reception location El Patio, 6:30pm (Was suppose to be dolphin pool but changed due to wind) Photographer Citlalli Rico Videographer none Review (link) http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t36809 Photos (link) Picasa Web Albums - Lisa Username: jennyjean7 Names: Jenny & Robert Date & Time: March 17, 2009 Wedding package: Ultimate Wedding extras: Hair Flower: $6, Flower Girl Basket and Flowers: $10 (or so), Speakers: $150, Bonfire on Beach: $60 Type of ceremony: Civil Coordinator: Landy Number of guests: 11 Ceremony location: Beach Reception location: Beach Photographer: Resort Videographer: Resort Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t39550 Pictures: http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ng%2003-17-09/ Username: rachelannmartin Names: Adam and Rachel Date & Time: March 18, 2009 4pm Wedding package: Utlimate Type of ceremony: Civil Coordinator: Natalia Number of guests: 30 Ceremony location & time: Beach 4pm Cocktail hour location and time: Beach 5pm Reception location: Seaside Grill 6pm Photographer: Vincent from del Sol Videographer: Fabio from Dreams Review (link): http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t39425 Photos (link): 03.18.09 Rachel and Adam | Dreams Tulum | Photography by Vincent Username: Denise L Names: Denise & Kirk Date & Time: April 10, 2009 @ 3:00 pm Wedding package: Ultimate Wedding extras (through the resort) and cost charged: 3 overlays ($15 ea), Dinner 11 ppl @ $65, Sound System Set Up ($200) Lantern Set-up ($70) 4 Bouquets ($45 ea), 6 Lillies for Hair ($5 ea), 4 Boutineeres ($18 ea) Outside wedding vendors: Moments that Matter Photography - 1/2 day package Type of ceremony: Civil Coordinator: A nabel Number of guests: 31 (including us) Ceremony location & time: Beach Arbour - Seaside Grill 3pm Cocktail hour location and time: Beach by the Seaside Grill: 4:00 - 6:30 (Caribbean Trio at 5:30) Reception location: Beach Photographer: Moments that Matter Photography (used the resort photographer for the rehearsal dinner) Videographer: Resort Review (link): http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t42083 Photos (link): click “dreams tulum†on the momentsthatmatterphotography website: Wedding Photographer Mexico , Cancun , Playa Del Carmen , Mayan Riviera Special arrangements / activities: Rehearsal dinner at the world café Username: Dreams425 Names: Tiffany & Josh Date & Time: 4/25/09 4:00 p.m. Wedding package: Wedding in Paradise Wedding extras (and cost charged): cocktail hour which included hors d' oeuvres $8 pp x 23 people and champagne $3 pp x 13 people (champagne is included for 10 people with the package) Type of ceremony: Symbolic Coordinator: Landy Number of guests: 23 Ceremony location & time: on the beach by SeaSide Grill at 4:00 Cocktail hour location and time: 5:30 - 6:30 on the Lobby Terrace Reception location: Dolphin Pool Photographer: Resort - Reuben Videographer: none Review (link): http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t41919 Photos (link): Pro Wedding Pics pictures by Tiffan5654 - Photobucket Planning thread (link): hopefully coming soon I didn't get a chance to post it before I left Special arrangements / activities: Bonfire & fishing charter, welcome dinner with slideshow, bonfire. See my review for….: info about bad check in, good food (including reception food), welcome dinner and bonfire, review of resort photographer, Brides to be… Username: maxandkatie Names: Katie & Max Date & Time: May 1, 2009 at 3:00pm Wedding package: Ultimate Type of ceremony: Symbolic Coordinator: Thus far, Landy Number of guests: Invited 175 (that's everyone), expecting 30-60 Ceremony location: Beach somewhere Reception location: Undecided, but maybe El Patio or in the convention center...somewhere not in direct sunlight Photographer: Resort Videographer: Resort Wedding website: http://http://www.eWedding.com/sites/katieandmax/ Special arrangements / activities: Hoping to do a bonfire/rehearsal/welcome dinner the night before the ceremony. Maybe a trip to do swimming with the dolphins stuff or a trip to see the ruins. Username: Blkatz Names: Beth Date & Time: May 2 2009 3 pm Number of guests: not sure-thinking 40 Coordinator: Been talking with Lizette Ceremony location: Wanting the beach Reception location: Maybe El Patio Photographer: Eric from Claudia Rodriguez' team Videographer: resort one Special arrangements / activities: Chartered fishing trip for the guys and spa day for the girls. Username:ashjanbro Names: Ashley and Brian Date and time: May 5, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Package: Dreams of Love Ceremony: Religious Wedding Coordinator: Landy Number of guests: inviting 35+ (we'll see who confirms) Ceremony Location: Beachfront (don't know which side yet) Reception Location: Ballroom (where it is air-conditioned!) Photographer: Resort photographer Username: SG Brown Names: Sarah & Mike Date & Time: May 7, 2009 at 5:00 pm Wedding package: The free one Number of guests: 47 and counting! Coordinator: Landy/Lizet Ceremony location: Beach gazebo by the Seaside Grill Reception location: TBD! Photographer: Freddy (from Claudia Rodriguez' team) Videographer: None Username: julia Names: Julia & James Date & Time: May 22, 2009 @ 4:00 Wedding package: Dreams of Love Wedding extras: Not sure yet!! Type of ceremony: Symbolic Coordinator: Landy Number of guests: 20 confirmed Ceremony location: Chapel Reception location: Beach (I think...) Photographer: Hotel Photographer? Videographer: Not Sure Username: Latinalocany Names: (Joann & Eddie) Date & Time: May 26, 2009 @ 5pm Wedding package: Free package Wedding extras (and cost charged): Type of ceremony: Symbolic Coordinator: Landy Number of guests: 14 Ceremony location: Beach Reception location: Seaside Grill or El Patio Photographer: Jean Marcus Videographer: Not Sure Username: thedeanerswedding Date & Time: June 3, 2009 at 3pm Wedding Package: Ultimate Type of ceremony: Religious(Symbolic) and Civil (informally) Coordinator: Anabel Number of guests: 30ish Ceremony location & time: Chapel at 3pm Username: : Veronica96 Names: : Veronica & Jack Date & Time: : June 6, 2009 at 5:00 pm Wedding package: : Free package Number of guests: : 40 + Coordinator: : Landy Ceremony location: : Beach gazebo near the Seaside Grill Reception location: : Ballroom Photographer: : Resort photographer Videographer: : None Username: KylesBrideToBe Names: Kyle and Angela Date & Time: June 12, 2009 Wedding package: Ultimate Wedding extras (and cost charged): Bonfire,... Type of ceremony: Symbolic with sand ceremony Coordinator: Landy as of right now Number of guests: little less than 20 Ceremony location & time: Beach at 12:00 (HOT!HOT!HOT!) Cocktail hour location and time: soon after ceremony Reception location: Beach outside seaside grill? Photographer: Playaweddings...Rachel and Paul! Videographer: Playaweddings Wedding website (link) :Our Wedding Website Special arrangements / activities: deep sea fishing, spa day with the girls Username: Lonna14 Names: Lonna & Matthew Date & Time: June 20, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m. Wedding package extras: dance floor & DJ Number of guests: 50 Coordinator: Landy Ceremony location: Beach Reception location: Seaside Grill (if occupancy number is less than 70%) or, cocktail hour on pation and reception in ballroom. Photographer: Resort Username: : Soon2beTwells Names: : Russell and Tifani Date & Time: : June 23, 2009 at 5:00pm Wedding package: : ultimate Type of ceremony: : symbolic Coordinator: : Anabel so far Number of guests: : looking like between 25-45 Ceremony location & time: : beach ceremony at 5 pm Cocktail hour location and time: : 6-7---not sure where yet Reception location: : 7-11 not sure of the location Photographer: : haven't chosen yet Wedding website (link): : www.russellandtifani.com Special arrangements / activities: Welcom dinner and bonfire, Myan Ruins, and Catamaran Username: ida Names: Yean & Kyle Date: June 25, 2009 Wedding package: wedding in paradise (free) Type of ceremony: Civil Coordinator: Landy & Anabel Number of guests: around 30 Ceremony location: gazebo next to seaside grill Reception location: buffet? not really doing reception cuz i'm having one when i get back home but interested in the bonfire! Photographer: Vincent for Ceremony & Sol for TTD from Del Sol Photography Videographer: A family member? Username: Starlitk Date: June 27, 2009 Wedding package: Ultimate Wedding extras (and cost): Bonfire the night before Type of ceremony: Symbolic Coordinator: Anabel and (recently) Aurora have been our main contacts Number of guests: 45 approx. Ceremony location and time: Beach Cocktails location and time: Not sure yet Reception location and time: Hopefully Seaside Grill – if not – the beach Photographer: Josh Stephenson leografia Images Videographer: resort Username: chanti Names: Chantal and Nathan Date & Time: June 29th 2009 Wedding package: Ultimate Type of ceremony: Civil/Legal Coordinator: Luxe Destination Events + coordinator at resort (not sure who yet) Number of guests: approximately 20 Ceremony location & time: Beach; 12:00 Cocktail hour location and time: 2 PM, lobby Reception location: 5 PM, trying to get adult poolside locaation Photographer: resort photographer + Moments that Matter Videographer: resort Wedding website (link): http://www.luxedestinationweddings.c.../chantalnathan Special arrangements / activities: Coba, Tulum ruins and Eco-park Username: Mixie23 Names: Nicole and Wayne Date & Time: June 27, 2009, 6pm Wedding package: Ultimate Type of ceremony: legal Coordinator: Landy Number of guests: 30-40 Ceremony location: Beach Reception location: El Patio Photographer: Vincent of Del Sol Photography Videographer: None Special arrangements / activities: Welcome Dinner on Friday evening on the beach. Username: ERnurse Names: Julie and Eric Date & Time: Oct 10, 2009. ceremony 5pm, cocktail hr 6pm, reception 7pm Wedding package: ultimate Type of ceremony:symbolic Coordinator: I guess landy Number of guests: approx 25 Ceremony location: beach near Seaside Grill Reception location: Haven't decided yet Photographer: resort Videographer: resort Username: Freckle Names: Danny & Tanya Date & Time: Oct 16, 2009 Wedding package: Ultimate Type of ceremony: Legal Coordinator: Anabel... not sure who else! Number of guests: 16 Ceremony location: Beach Reception location: Beach Photographer: Resort plus my sister Videographer: Resort Username: dolce328 Names (optional, first names only): Josie & Marko Date & Time: October 24, 2009 at 5 PM Wedding package: Ultimate Type of ceremony: Symbolic Coordinator: Anabel Number of guests: probably around 50 Ceremony location: Beach Reception location: Beach? Photographer: Sascha Gluck Videographer: resort Username: alysalynn Names: Alysa and Gabriel Date & Time: October 29, 2009, 3 p.m. Wedding package: Dreams in Paradise (may upgrade, TBD) Wedding extras (and cost charged): not sure just yet Type of ceremony: Civil (I prefer symbolic but my fiance wants it to feel 'official') Coordinator: we've been dealing with Aurora, but I suppose Landy will be coordinator Number of guests: probably about 40, maybe more depending on who books Ceremony location & time: Beach, 3 p.m. Cocktail hour location and time: ? Reception location: Beach or Seaside Grill Photographer: I thought we'd just use DT but I'm blown away by some photography I've seen on here, so we'll see what our budget allows Videographer: don't know if we really want a video Wedding website (link): we're using destinationweddings.com (I've had a great experience with them so far) - personal site in the works Special arrangements / activities: we'd love a welcome event with a bonfire, and maybe a group cruise/snorkeling excursion Username: bethanykd Names: Bethany & Brendan Date & Time October 30, 2009 Number of guests: 30 to 40 Coordinator: Landy Ceremony location: beach at 4 Reception location: Beach? Username: lolosmama

[maxandkatie]

All,

 

Max and I got married on Friday, May 1st in Tulum and it was amazing!!!! We had 24 of the 32 people show. 8 cancelled because the media scared the crap out of everyone! We were actually interviewed by WGN news at the Chicago airport when we were leaving to go to Mexico. The whole thing was pretty interesting, but it didn't stop us!! When we got to the resort it was pretty packed, but by the end of the week it was empty. They closed sections of the resort down. I think they said it was maybe at 20% capacity. No one was wearing masks or anything like that. It ended up being the most amazing time!! I just posted my review:

 

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...312#post796082

 

I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful location for my dream wedding. It was everything I hoped for and more!

[Denise L]

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Originally Posted by sdtooley hey ladies! I know this question has been asked several times but I'm still having a hard time finding exactly what I want and need...where have you all ordered you chair sashes from and what size should I order? I'm also trying to decide on what color to get. My bridesmaids dresses are French blue and I don't know if I really want blue. Help please and thank you!

We purchsed our satin bows from wedding linens direct home page and they were perfect!!! Loved them and they worked out to be $60 USD for 40. The BM's wore yellow dresses and we used turquoise bows and they were stunning!

You definitely don't have to use the same colour!

[starlitk]

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Originally Posted by Denise L We purchsed our satin bows from wedding linens direct home page and they were perfect!!! Loved them and they worked out to be $60 USD for 40. The BM's wore yellow dresses and we used turquoise bows and they were stunning!

FYI - The satin chair bows on weddinglinensdirect.com are on sale right now! We just ordered 50 and it was $60 - including shipping. This was definitely the best price that we had found in our search.

[Chanti]

Does anyone know if the menus have changed? We were sent our list for the gold menu and it is completely different from what SunBride has posted on the first page...

[BellaBeachBabe]

Hi everyone,

 

I was just reading some of the latest posts and I see that some of the brides are bringing their own bows/sash for the chairs...do you suggest we all bring them? I thought they were included in the set-up?!

[SunBride]

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Originally Posted by BellaBeachBabe Hi everyone, I was just reading some of the latest posts and I see that some of the brides are bringing their own bows/sash for the chairs...do you suggest we all bring them? I thought they were included in the set-up?!

The resort can provide bows, and they do have a pretty decent color selection, but it can be cheaper to bring your own, and also it ensures you get the exact color you want.

[Blkatz]

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Originally Posted by BellaBeachBabe Hi everyone, I was just reading some of the latest posts and I see that some of the brides are bringing their own bows/sash for the chairs...do you suggest we all bring them? I thought they were included in the set-up?!

The resort will charge you $2 each sash so it might be cheaper to bring your own

[BellaBeachBabe]

Thanks for letting me know! I thought it was included in the ultimate package. I will check out the website for the bows.

I remember reading somewhere on the forum info on what decorations to bring. I am planning to have my reception at the seaside grill. From what I have read, it is much cheaper to brink my own decor from home. Does anyone know where I can find out that info?

 

Thanks!

[Denise L]

I was quoted $12 USD per bow if we went with the ones from the resort