The new Dreams Tulum thread! (Post all DT Qs&As here)

Yeah, although it's never been totally clear, it sounds like with the free package you have to pay to have your reception at the pool or beach, it's only free with the other 2 packages (although I think some people have managed to get away with having a free outdoor reception even with the free package).

As for where to have an informal cocktail hour, some people have had it at the lobby bar, or the Sugar Reef Bar, or the Veranda Bar.

Yes you can bring your own docking station for your ipod or you can rent their speakers but you have to pay (I think it's 150$ unless that's changed).

The arch is part of the dolphin pool, which is next the seaside grill.

For a lot of the the questions above, read a bunch of the reviews, people talk about what they did for music, cocktail hour and reception location and about any problems they had or whether they were happy with their choice.

This is why reviews are so important, and not just saying everything was wonderful but taking the time to explain all those different arrangements (cocktail hour, reception, music ect) and what you liked and didn't like about your arrangements and how much you paid.

Hi ladies,

I also had a conversation with the wedding coordinators regarding beach/pool receptions and fees when going with the free wedding package. What I was told was that I could have the beach/pool areas for NO private event fee; however, I must use Silver or Gold menu at 55 or 65 a person. The 20 per person menu is only available at the restaurants.

(Perhaps they were making an exception and saying you could use a restaurant menu, but there would be a private event fee? I don't know, it seems strange to me.)

I decided on the beach reception with the silver menu. I don't necessarily need the fancy menu, but wanted the right space for speeches and dancing and that didn't seem as possible in a restaurant.

Now I'm trying to decide if the cocktail hour is worth it, or if we should gather informally. My ceremony is at 3 so it seems like there's quite a bit of time before dinner.

Take care everyone...

i just went through my stuff from Natalia and Landy and here is your answer about the children's menu-it was $25/per child

Cheese hamburger, chicken fingers, spaguetti wth butter

Hello Wonderful, Helpful, Informative Brides!

I am so thrilled to know about this forum. Oh, by the way, my name is Melanie, and I am strongly considering Dreams Tulum for my wedding on April 10. There are only a couple of reason why I haven't already secured my date. One is that they only have noon available for a ceremony on that day, and I'm wondering if my guests are going to be uncomfortably warm. We're getting married on the beach. I guess it's only for 30 minutes, right? Encouragement on this front would be greatly appreciated. The other thing is that (as everyone on here has mentioned), the responses and figuring out all the info from the wedding coordinators is so confusing. I've read about them making mistakes in contracts and unexpected charges, so I'm feeling wary about that. Plus, I don't even want half the things in the packages, but when I've e-mailed with the coordinator, they are insistent on choosing one of them. Oh, and another thing---I really want a private beach wedding. Here and everywhere else I've looked, there are people around. I'm wondering if it will be a big deal or not. Any comments about that? Does anyone know of somewhere I could have a private beach wedding? I'm at the point where I just want to pick somewhere, you know? But I'm worried about picking the wrong place. Hmmm...

Melanie

I was wondering who the other brides are for Memorial Day weekend?!! I would love to get together and possibly share costs on items that we may be able to share?!! Assuming the colors, etc..work...Please let me know who is doing what as far as bringing items, so we can work together!

My colors are, robins egg blue, coral (persimmon/watermelon) & sage green!

Thanks ladies!!

Wedding: May 30th, 2010 5pm!!

Dreams Tulum of course!! ;-D