**Paradisus Palma Real Details & Discussion Thread**

[kmhg]

Hi there,

I visited PPR in July and got a walking tour of all the possible ceremony/reception locations. That would be my best suggestion to you. You can meet up with one of the girls on the romance team and literally ask them to show you everything. I had them show me the whole resort, including the handicap-accessible rooms. It really varies as to what you are looking for. You can have the ceremony/reception on the beach, garden, covered foyer, ballroom, large terrace, or rent a larger space that is covered but open to the beach.

 

Good luck with your trip!

KG

[Lindsay521]

I was married at the PPR in March and he was the most amazing time and special moment of my life.

My review for the hotel and for DJ Mannia is posted on the site somewhere but if anyone has any questions you can email me.

 

[dania]

Hi ladies,

 

Is anyone picking the new updated Aqua package 2011? If so, are you adding flowers to the ceremony? I am not sure what to do here. The ceremony only last about 1/2 hour so I don't if it worthy to spend extra money on the decoration (this is not a cheap package, especially when I am having around 70 guests coming to the wedding.

 

I m getting married on April 16, 11,  is anybody getting married around this date at this resort?

 

[bkbeachbride]

I don't know about this new updated aqua package. I'm getting married on may 7th 2011. As for the ceremony lasting on 30 min. You should try adding a few readings or a sand ceremony to stretch it out a bit. You don't want to blink and it be over.

I'm having Pastor your and he is doing the religious ceremony for me- I'm having 2 friends read poems, my sister do the sand ceremony and my best friend read first Corinthians from the Bible.

[kmhg]

What is the new package? How is it priced differently from the previous ones. I'm getting married April 2, 2011 and would be interested in seeing it.

 

thanks!

[dania]

Below are the differences between the 2010 Aqua and 2011 Aqua: Im happy premium alcohol is inclueded but im not happy the price/person after 24 guests is $100

 

AQUA 2010	AQUA 2011
CEREMONY
Non-denominational ceremony	Non-denominational ceremony
{Civil & Religious Wedding Ceremonies available with an additional fee}	(Civil & Religious Wedding Ceremonies available with an additional fee)
A romantic wood canopy covered in ivory veils	A romantic wood canopy covered in ivory veils
Ceremony table beautifully covered with an aqua & ivory tablecloth	Ceremony table beautifully covered with an aqua & ivory tablecloth
White Avant Garden Chairs	White Avant-garde chairs
Ivory aisle Runner	Beach, Sea and Water inspired décor to aligning aisle walkway
Beach, sea & water inspired décor to aligning aisle walkway	Recorded music played during the ceremony
Recorded music played during the ceremony	Natural Flowers
Natural Flowers	Bouquet for the bride (a dozen ivory roses)
Bouquet for the bride {a dozen ivory roses}	Matching boutonnière for the groom
Matching boutonnière for the groom	1 Hour Post-Ceremony Private Cocktail Party
1 Hour Post-Ceremony Private Cocktail Party	3 High-boy tables covered with an aqua and ivory tablecloth
3 High boys’ tables cover with an aqua & ivory tablecloth	Chef inspired selection of five (5) hors d'oeuvres
Chef's selection of 3 cold hors d' oeuvres	Open Premium Bar
Chilled sparkling wine for the ceremony toast	3 Hour Private Sit-down Dinner Reception
Non-alcoholic beverage bar	AQUA decor for three (3) round tables, each seating up to 8 persons
3 Hours Private Sit Down Dinner Reception	Chef’s gourmets sit down dinner menu
AQUA decor for 2 tables, each seating up to 10.	House wine service during dinner
Chef’s gourmet dinner menu {3 Courses}	Two-tier white icing wedding cake
House wine service during dinner
Two- tier white icing wedding cake
Special Amenities for the Bridal Couple
Wedding night in room set up with chilled sparkling wine, Petits Fours, petals on bed & scented bubble bath	Wedding night in-room setup with chilled sparkling wine, Petite Fours , and petals on the bed and scented bubble bath
Bride’s hairstyling & make up application for ceremony	Bride’s hairstyling and make-up application for ceremony
15% discount on spa services {Products not included}	15% discount on spa services (not applicable to spa products)
VIP treatment	Complimentary room upgrade to the next category (subject to availability upon arrival)
Complimentary room upgrade to the next category {subject to availability upon arrival}	Late check-out until 4pm (subject to availability)
Late check-out until 4pm {subject to availability}
Complementary Anniversary Nights*
AQUA PACKAGE RATE ADDITIONAL IN-HOUSE GUEST FEE
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | PUNTA CANA
Paradisus Palma Real Resort USD 3,100.00 USD 70.00	Paradisus Palma Real Resort USD 5,000.00 USD 100.00
	TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
	Deposit required to hold and confirmed a Wedding Date
	A non-refundable deposit of USD$500.00 is required to secure  a wedding date within the next 12 months. To
	secure a date beyond 12 months a non-refundable deposit of USD$800.00 will be required. This deposit will be
	applied to the total cost of the package.
	AQUA package price is based on 24 in-house guests, including the Bride & Groom / surcharge applies per
	additional in-house guest and an additional charge applies for non resident guests.
	55% of the total guests attending the wedding must stay at the same hotel as where the wedding is taking place
	and an additional fee applies per every non resident guests.

[tgallo]

O wow! SO they added the open bar to it! But those prices spiked! I booked under 2010... and some major terms now! jeesh! 

 

thanks for the comparison! 

[dania]

 

Thanks BKbeachbride for the advise. I am planning on adding the sand ceremony but let see what else I could add to pronlog the ceremony a bit longer

 

I'm thinking on choosing the new 2011 Aqua package so I don't have to worry about the alcohol but I know already I am going to go over-budget....oh well

 

[natalie7]

Anyone need a date of Saturday July 16 at 5 pm????

[bkbeachbride]

I'm getting both the Pastor and the Judge for my wedding date. Is anyone else doing this? I know its a bit pricey but we really wanted to be officially married when we said our vows..not before...not after.