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Hi All,

My fiance and I were planning a Maui wedding and reception until recently. We both have a lot of older relatives and some friends that would not be able to make the trip or meet the costs to go to Maui. So we have decided on getting married in Mexico and having a reception in our hometown. Anyways, our travel agent sent us a ton of links for the Dreams and NOW resorts in Cancun/Rivera Maya. I know they're sister properties but that doesn't mean they're all a like.  We don't really want to be in the hustle and bustle of Cancun. I get flashbacks to my senior trip there when I was 18 and wouldn't like a bunch of crazy drunk 18 year olds everywhere. I am leaning towards Dreams Tulum but NOW Jade and Sapphire look nice as well. Any suggestions from others? Any and all advice would be awesome. Congrats by the way to all you happily engaged brides to be!!

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Melissa

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Congratulations!

I just got married at Dreams Riviera Cancun 2 weeks ago. It was great! I went to a wedding at Dreams Tulum last year. That was a big reason we picked another Dreams resort. That was great too, but i enjoyed Dreams Riviera Cancun more because it was a shorter ride from the airport a about 20 min (Tulum took almost 2 hours). Dreams Riviera Cancun is also newer. Here is a link to my review:

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/dreams-rivera-cancun-resorts-and-spa/reviews/6402

 

I really had my eye on on of the Secrets resorts as well, but we had to pick an all ages resort because of our flower girl.

I hope this helps!

Let me know if you had any other questions!

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Katie- You're review was so helpful! Also you looked so amazing in the pics. If you don't mind me asking how much overall more did you say you paid extra for all the upgraded packages and what not? I'm trying to get a good idea of what we should plan on spending for the extras. Thank you so much for all you help.

 

Samuel- Your work is beautiful. Are you one of the perferred photographers?

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Originally Posted by melnryluvco View Post

 

Katie- You're review was so helpful! Also you looked so amazing in the pics. If you don't mind me asking how much overall more did you say you paid extra for all the upgraded packages and what not? I'm trying to get a good idea of what we should plan on spending for the extras. Thank you so much for all you help.

 

Samuel- Your work is beautiful. Are you one of the perferred photographers?

Samuel Luna is running an amazing BDW contest: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/81287/samuel-luna-photography-contest-free-wedding-photography/

 

his work is awesome!

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Originally Posted by melnryluvco View Post

 

Katie- You're review was so helpful! Also you looked so amazing in the pics. If you don't mind me asking how much overall more did you say you paid extra for all the upgraded packages and what not? I'm trying to get a good idea of what we should plan on spending for the extras. Thank you so much for all you help.

 

Samuel- Your work is beautiful. Are you one of the preferred photographers?

 Thanks so much :)

Here are some things we upgraded with prices. it seems like a lot, but we really added the minimum compared to some other brides:

Upgraded to Photo package #3: $1109 (tax included)- 100 pictures extra + 50 from Ultimate package= 150 pictures, DVD of photos, DVD of wedding, photo book

DJ: $999 (tax included)

Resort day passes for 2 days ($88 person/day-our best man and wife stayed at another hotel): $355.20 (wedding passes only are $55/person/day)

2 extra centerpieces: approx $80

additional guests for ceremony, cocktail and reception (we only had 20 guests included in the wedding package-we paid extra for 9 more guests): approx $800

Rehearsal dinner: $378

Sound system for ceremony: $199 (the DJ was the technician for that)

Extra corsages and boutonnieres: approx $70

MOH bouquet: $70 (thank goodness i only had one bridesmaid!)

 

I think that's about it. let me know if you have any questions and I hopes this helped :)

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Originally Posted by melnryluvco View Post

 

Katie- You're review was so helpful! Also you looked so amazing in the pics. If you don't mind me asking how much overall more did you say you paid extra for all the upgraded packages and what not? I'm trying to get a good idea of what we should plan on spending for the extras. Thank you so much for all you help.

 

Samuel- Your work is beautiful. Are you one of the perferred photographers?

Hola melnryluvco! I don't think I'm on their preferred vendor list, but I have worked there several times in the past 4 years, I just love the place. And thanks for submitting an entry to the contest! Fingers crossed :)

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Congrats Melissa + welcome aboard the forum ! You're facing a challenging decision, for sure. Here are some magical wedding "moments that matter" we captured at recent weddings at each venue you're considering - to show you some of the unique beauty of each..........

 

Dreams Tulum - this link takes you to the album......http://https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.465039429486.252466.18683524486&type=3

 

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Now Jade - with the album link here.......https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150964301279487.438493.18683524486&type=3

 

1000

Now Sapphire - and album link here........https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150401259709487.372689.18683524486&type=3

 

1000

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Originally Posted by RollerBride View Post

 

 Thanks so much :)

Here are some things we upgraded with prices. it seems like a lot, but we really added the minimum compared to some other brides:

Upgraded to Photo package #3: $1109 (tax included)- 100 pictures extra + 50 from Ultimate package= 150 pictures, DVD of photos, DVD of wedding, photo book

DJ: $999 (tax included)

Resort day passes for 2 days ($88 person/day-our best man and wife stayed at another hotel): $355.20 (wedding passes only are $55/person/day)

2 extra centerpieces: approx $80

additional guests for ceremony, cocktail and reception (we only had 20 guests included in the wedding package-we paid extra for 9 more guests): approx $800

Rehearsal dinner: $378

Sound system for ceremony: $199 (the DJ was the technician for that)

Extra corsages and boutonnieres: approx $70

MOH bouquet: $70 (thank goodness i only had one bridesmaid!)

 

I think that's about it. let me know if you have any questions and I hopes this helped :)

Rollerbride: Thank you so much this  did help! Did you take an extra bag for OOT bags and DIY wedding decorations? If so what sort of stuff did you bring?

 

 

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Hola melnryluvco! I don't think I'm on their preferred vendor list, but I have worked there several times in the past 4 years, I just love the place. And thanks for submitting an entry to the contest! Fingers crossed :)

Samuel- Ok perfect! Thanks for offering such wonderful services for the contest. And believe me I have my fingers, toes, legs, and arms crossed!! ; )

 

Originally Posted by Moments That Matter View Post

 

Congrats Melissa + welcome aboard the forum ! You're facing a challenging decision, for sure. Here are some magical wedding "moments that matter" we captured at recent weddings at each venue you're considering - to show you some of the unique beauty of each..........

 

Dreams Tulum - this link takes you to the album......http://https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.465039429486.252466.18683524486&type=3

 

1000

Now Jade - with the album link here.......https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150964301279487.438493.18683524486&type=3

 

1000

Now Sapphire - and album link here........https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150401259709487.372689.18683524486&type=3

 

1000

Moments- I love the captured moment of the beautiful Indian bride. So lovely! Thanks for the info.

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