Dreams Cabo Brides

[jljespersen]

Thanks for your help/advice!! Obviously it's still early but we're planning on around 30-50 guests. Since it looks like we'll have to be getting outside vendors do you think I should do will that cheaper resort package to save money for vendors (we're on a budget)??

 

Also I'd rather not have to have a Spanish minister with a translator... do we have to have a legal ceremony before or is it possible to get an English speaking minister??

 

Thanks again, and I can't tell you how much I LOVE all the pictures/slideshows from the other Cabo wedding... they are all so beautiful and make me so excited!!

[CourtneyV]

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Originally Posted by jljespersen Thanks for your help/advice!! Obviously it's still early but we're planning on around 30-50 guests. Since it looks like we'll have to be getting outside vendors do you think I should do will that cheaper resort package to save money for vendors (we're on a budget)?? Also I'd rather not have to have a Spanish minister with a translator... do we have to have a legal ceremony before or is it possible to get an English speaking minister?? Thanks again, and I can't tell you how much I LOVE all the pictures/slideshows from the other Cabo wedding... they are all so beautiful and make me so excited!!

I think it depends what is important to you. For me, cake isn't a big deal, so I'll take whatever Dreams offeres. Photography, on the other hand, means a lot to me. I haven't heard the best things about resort photographers then again, there have been some that have had great resort photographers. If that's something that's important to you, you might want to consider hiring an outside vendor. I think you need to sit down and figure out the things that might be worth a little extra $$ for you and then consider what vendors to research.

For Dreams Los Cabos, I've only heard of spanish speaking w/translators - again, I could be wrong. Have you asked Yesica about this?

[cabobridetobe23]

Well ladies my BIG day is coming up fast!! February 23...I'm going crazy with all of these last minute details!!!!

I'm excited, but going crazy...

[Jackie]

You must be, I'm 4 months out and freaking out. Let us know if you need anything

[JessicaM]

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Originally Posted by cabobridetobe23 Well ladies my BIG day is coming up fast!! February 23...I'm going crazy with all of these last minute details!!!! I'm excited, but going crazy...

What do you have left to do? I would love to hear all about what you have done...I am sure all of us Dreams ladies would too!

[cabobridetobe23]

Well lets see what did I do so far...Well I lost 27 pounds!!! I was excited about that! I know that may sound crazy...but I really wanted to look the best I could. It has been my biggest "wedding planning challenge"

I have my dress...final fitting first week of February...No shoes yet! (not wearing them until dinner anyway)

We are getting married at 4pm at DREAMS. I am using Marianna. We have been planning for about a year and a half. We are taking his parents, my parents, and my 6 year old daughter. We are using the beach w/ canopy. Dinner on the terrace by the water, not the pool. I'm sorry I don't remember which one!!

Dinner is filet and lobster... I am using their standard cake. I like cake...but kinda splurged on the cake for our big reception at home. Hopefully I made the right decision!!!!! We booked Juan...I'm using Suzzane Morel....What else can I tell you I have a lot of loose ends...I keep thinking one more thing...it's getting out of hand!!!! Just bought grooms gift today.

What did you guys put in your OOT bags

I did a super cute one for my daughter...I bought a sand bucket vs a bag. I put small stuff in it to keep her busy in the "downtime" but I also bought the "wedding day" Barbie and Ken. It looks really cute!

The most stressful thing is being away for so long...10 days in Cabo (family there 5 of the 10) then fiance (husband at that point) fly to Vail for a 10 day honeymoon. Cabo to Vail crazy I know. We ski and snowboard though.

You guys are always so helpful!!! Any info you can give me would be great!!!!!

Thank you!

[kristendotcom]

Wow 20 days on vacation will be very nice!! Question how much extra are they charging you for the filet and lobster? I would love to have that as a dinner option for my guests.

[cabobridetobe23]

I'm not sure what the extra fee was...but I know it was extra for that dinner. I will have to look it up for you. We are using the guitar and harp selection for the music on the beach. Has anyone done this yet??

[caraleelee]

Hey everyone-

 

Thanks SO much for your help with the lanterns and lumineras. Yesica already has them confirmed and the prices you gave were completely accurate.

 

Question: Does anyone have any info on DJ Ricardo? Is he a good MC? What does he charge?

 

Thanks!

[caraleelee]

PS- Here are my details so far:

 

Wedding date : April 24,2008

Ceremony: Gazebo, 5:00 pm

Mariachi band to play before with hors d'ouevres and cocktails, then ceremony, then more drinks, dinner, dancing

Reception:Oceana Terrace

Food: no idea yet- suggestions? I heard the fish entrees are great?

Cake: Tres Leche

Flowers: tropical theme w/tiger lily, hibiscus, etc. colors- coral and bright pinks and oranges

DJ: apparently from this forum Dj Ricardo is the one to have!

Hair and Makeup: my mom for makeup and Dreams for hair...is that a mistake? Anyone had their updo by Dreams?

Wedding Cordinator Yesica at Dreams

Photographer: Damian Langere: Damian Langere Photography | International Photographer

Color of wedding: coral, champagne (tropical theme)

# of Guests: 42 adults, 10 kids, 2 babies

OMG get this!!!- 7 bridesmaids and 4 groomsmen and LOTS of kids: my 11 nieces and nephews will walk down the aisle tall to short in height.

 

things i have done;

Dress

Bridesmaid dresses

room block

Mariachi band

photographer

lanterns, centerpieces, lumineras

save the dates...but with the wrong date and location We bailed out on the BIG traditional wedding after the STDs were sent and sent a letter out telling people the location moved to CABO and for those who would like to join us, please do! I know, crazy but things happen!

booked photographer

chose cake

 

things need to be done:

pick out Colin's ring

shoes, jewelry, hair idea, veil

OOT bags

Bridesmaid gifts

parent's gift

groom gift

DJ

Flowers

Menu

vows

readings @ ceremony

song list for DJ

HONEYMOON details in BALI!!!

Yikes, this list is kind of long!