AmyinNC

@teethebridetobe- Yay! We confirmed Oct.27, 2012 a few weeks ago! We talked to a great travel agent who is going to take care of everything! When is your date? That is really cool we are so close together. we will have to talk I hope everyone's planning is going well! For me so far so good!

@Smuller--We've set for an Oct 2012 wedding at the Excellence and I too was wondering if we should send out the save the dates soon. Did you guys include information about the resort/travel agent contact info? I don't know how detailed save the dates should be :/ Also, it seemed like there wasn't a deposit required to block out the date? Is that true? Should everything be paid up by the wedding day? I am not entirely sure how many people will be there yet, but we are sending 50 invitations! And lastly, Ok we want to do a legal wedding in the DR does this mean the US will legally recognize the marriage too? @teethebridetobe-YAY! Looks like we are having our weddings within a month of each other! We will have to compare notes

@Smuller--Thanks for the info! We are definitely going to talk to a travel agent soon! I agree from what I've read and what you get in the packages that it's a fantastic price..PLUS YOU ARE IN THE CARIBBEAN! Can't beat that scenery! I'm really glad they include a semi private rehearsal dinner--I wasn't sure if that was an additional cost. I've looked at the photographer's website and they seem to capture a lot of great shots! @Pinkie-YAY Congrats! So close I can't wait to hear all about when you guys get back!

@ Diva-Yes! That was a huge help! Thank you so much!

Hi! Ok this is my first time ever posting in a forum! I am very excited to become a member of the EPC brides club Based off of reviews about the Excellence and the fact that my fiance and I love the Caribbean, I think this is the way we want to go. We've tentatively set for October 13, 2012. I've corresponded with Ana Luisa several times as recently as Friday May 6, 2011! I was wondering if anyone could answer a few questions: 1.) We like the Excellence Gold package, but we may have around 30 people rather than 20. From the information that Ana sent me, it sounds like every additional person that is staying at the resort will be an additional $50/head. Did I get that right? 2.) I've found deals through bookit.com and expedia. Did everyone leave it up to each guests to book themselves or do you recommend getting an agency to help book everyone? Is it a good deal? 3.) I know that pictures come with the gold package, but Ana sent me the photographer's website for packages and pricing? Does that mean we have to pay extra to even have a photographer? Thank you so much for any advice you can give me! I look forward to sharing ideas and stories with you!