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Quote: Originally Posted by Chelymo Hey ladies - I received some pictures from Melani - and found some on the Knot from a recent bride. The pics from the knot show a beach wedding. The files are too large to post - but if you would like to see them just let me know and I will send them to your personal email. Hey Chelymo, We are trying to decide between the 2 resorts too and I have really been set on the beach for the wedding but I haven't found any pictures of that setup, and am now rethinking since I have seen pictures of the other locations and they are beautiful. I would love to see the pictures of the beach setup if you could email them to me (hanna_brooke@hotmail.com) thank you in advance! Brooke

Thanks! I'll check it out!!!

Hello, I am looking for some ideas! My fiancé and I are planning our wedding at Dreams Palm Beach Sept 4, 2010. I know it seems kind of early but I am trying to get started now on some of the little things so I am not losing my mind the last month or two before we leave. One of the things I really want to do is a nice welcome gift bag to have in my guests’ rooms when they arrive. I have come up with a few ideas but I just don't know how much I should do, and how big to make them. I have read a few things that say if you bring too much with you, you will have to pay an import fee! I have thought about doing an embroidered beach bag w/each couples initials, and maybe an embroidered beach towel for each person as well. I have also thought about filling the bag with items such at sunscreen, a fan, hand sanitizer, Advil, a waterproof camera, some personalized bottles of water, some munchies or snacks, a personalized coozy and maybe a picture frame or small photo album. I’m not sure how much is too much, but we do want everyone to know how much we appreciate them taking the time so come be part of our day. Any advice or other suggestions of other things to do or add would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in Advance and Happy Planning! Brooke

Quote: Originally Posted by Glamourina I would definitely go with Dreams.. I've heard that Melia charges $1000 USD if you bring in an outside photographer, which you will probably want to do as resort photographers aren't often the best for weddings... WOW!!! That is crazy. I can't believe that anyone would actually pay that much extra. I am definatley going to have an outside photographer. Aside from just being there for the obvious reason (marring my best friend) and having all of closest family and friends there, all I really want is the BEST pictures to remember that time for the rest of our lives! I have checked out a few in the area including Photosouvenir, Juan Guzman and Michael Weiler. I think all of them take wonderful photos, but am leaning towards Michael Weiler. I was wondering if anyone has used any of them and if so what kind of packages you did and how much they cost? Also if you would be willing to email me any of the picrures, I would love to see them(hanna_brooke@hotmail.com). I am also very interested in doing a TTD shoot, if anyone has done that or has info on it I'd really love to know more and would appreciate it!!! THANKS!!!

Hello, I too am trying to decide between DPB and DPC. I thought I was set on Paradisus Punta Cana, but they just seemed to keep adding hidden fees, and the price just kept going up. It was crazy! I have alway loved the Dreams Resorts, but never considered them for our wedding. They seem to have everything we want. I just wish there was only one of them! (lol) It is so hard to decide. I had only sent an email to DPC to begin with not realizing that there was a second one, and now I think I like DPB just a little better, but there isn't a lot of info on DPB sine it is fairly new. I have yet to find any posts from anyone who has been married there. I am also wondering if anyone knows what the difference is between the silver and gold cocktail/dinner packages? Good Luck to everyone in your decision of where to have your DW, they both look beautiful and I don't see how we could make a bad choice! Thanks in advance for any help!

Hello to all of the Newbie Bride-to-be's! My name is Brooke. My Fiance and I are so excited to be planning the begining to the rest of our lives together. We are looking at having a DW at Paradisus Punta Cana in Sept 2010. If there is anyone else out there who is also looking at this location or has been there, any and all advice would be greatly appreciated! I have been doing research non-stop for the past month, and now just need to start making some decisions(lol).