DREAMS PUERTO VALLARTA "thread"

Just be careful with that palm mat aisle runner! It seems like a perfect solution for those who want to wear shoes on the beach, but heels get stuck in them very easily! They work really well for flip flops, flats and wedges but save the heels for the dancing!

Hi Ladies, I've been reading through your thread and Dreams PV sounds great! We've were planning our wedding for November for the Azul Sensatori in Mayan Riveria area for the past 8 months... and then whoops... found out I was pregnant and due around the exact same time as our wedding. The Azul was unable to honour the rate for April 2011, so we started looking elsewhere. Our TA came back with a few new options and so far Dreams PV is #1 on the list. So far from the posts and planning thread reviews, I think we've decided. I'm unfortunately going to torture my TA with a long list of questions my FI and I have come up with but I just want to ensure we are making the best decision for us. The first time around, I felt extremely pressured by our TA to book with Azul - of course.. she had all these "special" things they do for her.

Anyways ladies, I'm hoping we make our decision in the next couple days... you seem to have some very experienced past brides on here with wonderful pictures and reviews! I look forward to getting hooked on this thread!

Crista

i'll answer what i can...

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Originally Posted by allyson779 Karen...Your review was amazing!!! Thank you so much for all the info and pictures.   Here comes some of my random questions for you (hope you don't mind and other past bride feel free to jump in....)   For your private dinner at Portofino did you make reservations a head of time with Rebeca or with Portofino directly? Was it the same menu for dinner or was it a special menu?   Bonfire... Did you have to pay extra for the waiter or was that included in the fee? (I think Rebeca told me like $250 or $300 for the bonfire) Ceremony.... was it really hard to walk on the sand/bamboo path? I am so worried I am going to fall on my face! Was it just a bamboo mat or was there something else underneath? Also did you use a microphone for your ceremony....I i was barefoot - wasn't going to take the chance of falling on my face. my dress just hit my toes and when i sunk into the sand, it was a tad too long, so keep the sinking in mind. there was a mat, and i don't remember if it was easy to walk on - i was too nervous! we did have a mic - at one point there was feedback and our minister compared the shock of it to a car crash at 70mph....   Cocktail Hour... OK so I am debating on even having the Mexican trio (even though it comes with the package)... How long did they play for- I think they said it comes with one set.. but how long is a set? Also did your cocktail hour last the whole hour or was it actually shorter... it was an hour - we were there for the last 2 minutes of it. though we didn't really hear it, we were told that the trio was fabulous - a great way to welcome people into the reception area. just think though - otherwise you need to provide an extra hour of music (either dj or ipod/cd) - if it comes w/ it, why not?! they played for an hour exactly.   Excursions... did you book everything before hand or did you do it through the company that provided the transfers when you got there? Do you remember roughly how much the fishing trip was? we booked the canopy tour once we got there. dh went on a tequila tasting off roading tour - booked that there too. there are plenty of opportunities to book there; i don't believe booking beforehand will give you a big discount, but that might have changed....   Thanks again for all your help..... what would I do without the forum ... =)

Thanks so much Karen for all your info.. it was so helpful!!

Now I'm just worried about the DJ and how the heck I am going to get everything down to Mexico and through customs. =)

Thanks Lauren... Super helpful as always!

I think we are going to defiantly go with the trio after reading all the great reviews... Plus it is one less hour to rely on the DJ.

Also good point about the tours... probably won't save anything and we can get a better feel for what we want to do.

Ann! I didn't realize that you are preggers too! Congrats!

I also want to say thanks to the mods and the members who make BDW a great resource for B2Bs. I would not have had the fabulous wedding that I did without them! And I wouldn't have been so encouraged to start up my own little biz without this forum. Hugs y'all

Allyson ~ I would def use the trio. They played at Oceana during dinner and everyone loved them. I was so happy when I got to the cocktail hour and the same guys were playing there! As for the DJ, when you get to Dreams you might try talking to Jose Luis the bartender at the Preferred Tower Lobby Bar. He is young and way too nice, but tried to convince us to request one of his friends to DJ, but I thought he was just trying to up-sell me. I honestly believe that his buddy would have done a MUCH better job than the one that Rebecca uses and the guy works at the resort so it was included in the package. Maybe hit up Rebeca to see what your options are as I could be way off.

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Originally Posted by ~Crista-Lee~ Hi Ladies, I've been reading through your thread and Dreams PV sounds great! We've were planning our wedding for November for the Azul Sensatori in Mayan Riveria area for the past 8 months... and then whoops... found out I was pregnant and due around the exact same time as our wedding. The Azul was unable to honour the rate for April 2011, so we started looking elsewhere. Our TA came back with a few new options and so far Dreams PV is #1 on the list. So far from the posts and planning thread reviews, I think we've decided. I'm unfortunately going to torture my TA with a long list of questions my FI and I have come up with but I just want to ensure we are making the best decision for us. The first time around, I felt extremely pressured by our TA to book with Azul - of course.. she had all these "special" things they do for her.   Anyways ladies, I'm hoping we make our decision in the next couple days... you seem to have some very experienced past brides on here with wonderful pictures and reviews! I look forward to getting hooked on this thread!   Crista

I look forward to hearing what wedding works out for you and FI. Drams PV is such a wonderful resort!

You know, it may not hurt for you future Dreams brides to be honest with Rebeca and let her know that several past brides have not been happy with the hotel DJ. She is a very reasonable coordinator, and while it may not be in her hands to make a final decision about a change, she'd rather receive positive feedback than complaints from her couples, so I'm sure she'd at least do some inquiring into a possible solution! Sometimes it is better to go straight to the source!