I hear you Amy.
If you e-mail Nancy a list of questions, she will definitely answer and send you pictures. I e-mailed Nancy about 19 questions in one e-mail, and she e-mailed me two days later (she answered all questions). I hate to be a bridezilla, but I want to make sure that there are no surprises. I'm also going to do the symbolic wedding because all you have to bring is your wedding certificate. I'm bringing my own photographer, DJ, singers, and i'm planning on making my own centerpieces. The centerpieces they offer are really nice, but the cost is about $90 (aprox), and I'm planning on having a minimum of 150 people. Also, Nancy mentioned that we can have outside vendors, but they have to stay at the resort or else they are not allowed. They also offer the basic decoration at no charge (all white), but there's extra charge.
Hello adele0283:
I would recommend for you to go to the resort who has the best deal, and the best reputation. Before I chose The Moon Palace I was a bit skeptical because it's a new resort, but they offer 7 free nights and unlimited function (including all the food, cake, drinks, etc) IF you book 25 Rooms. One downside is that the weddings department in Florida is very slow, but I find that the best way to communicate with them is via e-mail (their response time is 2 days). Also, another downside is that the hotel is still under construction, so if your wedding is this year, you might want to consider The Paradisus Punta Cana, Dreams Palm Beach, Dreams Punta Cana, or Casa de Campo - BUT, they are a little bit more expensive because they charge per person for food and cocktail. keep in mind that you can negotiate everything & they will work with your budget. Also, all resorts offer the complimentary wedding - you can add whatever you need in your wedding before you have the wedding.
Hope this helps.