Dreams Riviera Cancun - Brides post here (new thread)

[RollerBride]

oh man, I was rying to keep our under that but it definately didn't work, and I feel like we aren't even do many add-ons....how did you manage to save so much money on everything? I'm coming from the West Coast, so my flights were probably more than flights from NJ....

Originally Posted by LindseyM 

I don't feel like we're being ripped off because a wedding like this at the Jersey Shore would cost much more money.  I think keeping my wedding under $10,000 is perfect and you pay extra for quality service and individual service to your group.

[nicoleh]

Cam anyone tell me if they will allow you use the room credit to pay for extra guest over 20 people? I read this somewhere in this form and cant find it?

[LindseyM]

Originally Posted by RollerBride 

 

oh man, I was rying to keep our under that but it definately didn't work, and I feel like we aren't even do many add-ons....how did you manage to save so much money on everything? I'm coming from the West Coast, so my flights were probably more than flights from NJ....

Well when I say $10,000, I didn't count our fights or stays...just the wedding.  From NJ our flights were $668.  I wanted to fly direct so we didn't risk losing anything.  I thought that was high!  

[mnunez2]

What is everyone doing about OOT Bags? 

I have 55 guest booked- a few more than expected and Im debating if OOT bags are realistic?

I plan to do nice favors at the wedding. 

Thoughts or ideas would be appreciated

[Dominique 161]

Originally Posted by EmilyT 

 

Hi, im being nosy now and am very curious as to where your guests are staying and why you guys didnt choose drc ? also what would make you choose it for the wedding but not stay there ? let me know maybe im missing some important details

 

Hi. No your not being nosy

 

My guests are staying at the Crown Paradise Club Cancun.

 

I didnt want my guests to stay at DRC, me and my future husband are staying at DRC for 14 nights so its going to be our honeymoon as well.

 

We chose DRC because alot of hotels require at least 80% of the your wedding guests to stay at the hotel but Dreams hotels allow guests to come from different resorts; they just have to purchase a wedding day pass.

[CSandraMichelle]

HELLO LADIES! New to the blog ! Getting Married at Dreams Riviera Cancun June 2013! This blog seems like its gonna be the place to reference over the next year! Happy planning everyone

[bgarcia1026]

Woohoo, adding myself and the FI!  Just got our confirmation last night.  Didn't want to jinx it until we had the actual receipt.

 

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[bgarcia1026]

Hey guys, Eva just introduced me to my wedding coordinator, Yamina.  I've seen her name mentioned here before.  I don't know how many coordinators they have on staff.  Eva also sent me this long questionaire.  Do I need to fill this out right now?  I really don’t want to have to pick out my wedding flowers when it’s a year before my wedding, unless I really have to.  I rather just pick out my ceremony, cocktail and reception locations now and have the other stuff wait until I am really sure of what I want.

 

Random questions (You guys are the best, and your answers are always honest)

Has anyone used Juan Navarro as their photographer instead of Adventure photos.  Do the photography prices jump a little if you do?

 

With the plated dinner, was there any issues with having a large party (40-50) ppl?  Yamina recommends a buffet, but im not sure if I want to do that.

 

Sorry for the questions.  I'm freaking out a bit.

 

Thanks everyone!  Happy hump day!!

[Soon2bMrsLozada]

I'm officially done WitH my planNIng!! I leave in 8 days and get married in 10 days! So excited!!

[ginaf61987]

Originally Posted by Soon2bMrsLozada 

 

I'm officially done WitH my planNIng!! I leave in 8 days and get married in 10 days! So excited!!

Congrats and have a safe trip. Can't wait al about yr beautiful wedding.