jodie56

HI Ladies, This review is long over due. First I must say if it wasnt for Theresa Calcos ( Barefoot Bride int Destination/ Events ) I dont know what I would have done. I had one conversation with Miami and was not happy with the coordinator. On this site another bride to be mentioned she was working with Theresa Calcos who now is a independent wedding coordinator with a great relationship with Paradisus. She helped me so much and we were lucky enough to have her on property for our wedding. Our wedding was October 28 2012 with her help we planned a wedding and rehearsal dinner all within 6 months of getting engaged. Our wedding was beautiful . Weather was amazing but it was HOT. It was at the Gazebo followed by cocktails and reception was in the ballroom. Everything that we used to put on our planner was exactly how we wanted it and in some circumstances better. Theresa took all of our visions and made them happen. The rehearsal dinner was on the beach. We had perfect weather but once we got to Paradisus we picked out 2 back up locations that were equally as beautiful. My advice..... be ok with having the wedding indoors if it rains because it could. Even the indoor locations are breathtaking. Miguelina was the onsite coordinator from the Paradisus who also worked with us . She was so professional and also amazing. Theresa and her had everything organized and under control. From the pre wedding meetings untill the wedding was over they both took care of everything. We had nothing to worry about. We brought music on our cd for ceremony. We had lots of songs and every song Miguelina played on time. FYI they do a rehearsal the day before the wedding. These 2 ladies really helped make our dream wedding come true. Food was for the most part good. Service was good. rooms were spacious and nice we stayed at the reserve. I used the bridal suite for hair makeup. It was small, our room was much bigger and to be honest it was difficult getting ready with all the girls in the suite. Bring pictures of how you want your hair done. Photographer I used Arecife photographer Joquin. This is the resort photographer. Now when I was on this site brides to be heard they werent good. Theresa reassured me they were and they new the property well. They were amazing. We have the most beautiful pictures. We used video from resort as well . Video was good. If you want certain songs to be the backround for your video bring the music. The video person filmed all of our pre-ceremony,cermony, picture taking, reception and got all the key footage. But he picked odd songs to play in the backround, Had we known this we would have given him music selection. The video footage itself was beautiful just not the most appropriate wedding video songs. DJ Mania from resort dj both our events and played really good music. They are also part of the meeting and review your music taste. We had welcome drinks at the lobby bar were we gave out bags filled with our itinerary (Miguelina actually created one for us and slipped it under each guests door) so you prob dont have to do this, customized chapstick, sunscreen, aloe (target sells them for a dollar) and customized mints. For our favors we had customized candles. Think about how you are getting all this stuff there. LOL we had suitcases filled with just wedding favors , weddign gifts etc. Well worth it though, our guests appreciated the gesture. Jetblue also must say they treated me and my husband so nice. Originally I thought I would put my dress overhead compartment. The flight attendent told the pilot and he let me hang it in the cockpit closet. So unexpected and nice. Politeness goes along way . I believe Theresa Calcos and Arecife have facebook/ websites . Congrats to all enjoy the process dont stress! Jodie Scott

Hi , Does anyone have recomendations on photographers, bands, dj ?

Thanks Katy41500 We are still early in the planning process. Congratulations on your wedding.

Hi everyone, Can anyone tell me what the rates per night for your guests hotel rooms were at the Paradisus Punta Cana.