I hope I did this right - I am the mother of the bride (Kayla) and we are new to this. She is getting married over New Year's 2013 and just when we every wedding detail finalized with the Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe in Punta Cana - Air Transat quotes us with $2404 tax in per person for flight/all-inclusive!!! We almost died because it's usually between $1700 - $1900 tax incl from Saskatoon, SK Canada around that time of year. So after some tears yesterday - we found the GSRM and are excited! We will email the resort for date availability around Jan 2 - 4/13 and our travel agent is getting a quote asap. Fingers crossed. I read almost every post from page 1 - 60 and am so thankful for finding this - ur all awesome. If anyone can comment or give us advice: we will be approx 75-80 people, want a catholic ceremony in the chapel, cocktail hour and reception maybe at the Palapa or one of the restaurants that can accommodate large group. Was anyone in similar boat? Should we go with AT wedding package or direct to resort in our case? Anyone from Canada have their flight prices that I can compare to??? Anything to help us would so appreciated!!! Hope to book this week Michelle/Kayla