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

thanks Amy for the tips!

congrats Niels408!! can't wait to hear all about it and see pics

so excited to hear i don't have to pay an extra fee for DJ Mannia - that made my day.

new question - the iPod docking stations in the rooms...are they standard iPod docks only or will a mini/nano work with them? FI and I both have Nanos and Minis, but no regular size iPod so I need to know if I have to borrow one or if ours will work...we're using it for our welcome cocktail hour a couple days before the wedding...

also - if we have a big group going to the ruins, how do the taxis work? will the resort call a certain number of them? will there be a taxi line at the ruins for when we're ready to go back to the resort?

thanks ladies!!!

PS - I'm FINALLY getting really excited (and really stressed)

Neen! One month from tomorrow! Can you believe it!

Neen, there are always a handful of taxis just waiting at the resort. You can also ask concierge to call in some additional ones if needed.

I'm not sure about the ipod. I have a regular size one and it worked fine. But for our bonfire, I bought one of those ipod docking stations from Walgreens for 10 bucks. I loaded batteries in it and it worked wonders. The ipod docking station in the rooms isn't too big but in my opinion a little bulky and not sure if you can remove to take around the resort. I don't remember it too much but I think it was a combo ipod/alarm clock kind of gadget.

I have an older Nano (bought in 2006) and it worked in the dock

Hi ladies.

I have a TON of updates to do to the beginning of the thread as I haven't been submitting them to Carly (our DT mod) for the past few weeks as I haven't had the time to get it organized and write out the instructions for her on what info goes where. But I will get to that soon!

As part of the updates, I went though a bunch of reviews to put together this info to add to the DT brides detailed list. I assume this type of info is helpful for brides who want to read about another brides specific info (either a reception location, or review of the resort photographer) but doesn't know who did what. It's so helpful when people write reviews so I want to make sure the info is being used by new brides, especially since past brides usually aren't around to answer questions.

I only post these post-wedding details for the brides who actually write the reviews. So here are all the ones that posted reviews after me (the links to their reviews have been there in the short bride list ever since they were originally posted, but only now am I putting together the little summaries).

To all our recent brides from the past few weeks, can you do me (us) a favor and answer the following questions? It will save me from going through the review to find the info:

Username:

Names:

Date:

Wedding package:

Wedding extras (and cost):

Type of ceremony

Coordinator:

Number of guests:

Ceremony location and time:

Cocktails location and time

Reception location and time:

Photographer:

Videographer:

Review:

Photos:

Video:

Special arrangments:

See my review for …. (i.e. any detailed info in your review that you think might be usefull for future brides, i.e. such as Carly saying "see my review for why I was unhappy with the florist" that kind of thing)

You don't have to answer all the questions, just whatever ones you want to / apply to you

All the below will be posted on page 1, but just thought I'd put it here so that you'd know

Username: leamil

Names Leah and Jeff

Date: April 19

Wedding package: Ultimate

Wedding extras (and cost): private reception (free!) Exchanged the photo services for extra time with the videographer

Number of guests: 42

Reception location: El Patio (buffet style)

Photographer: Del Sol

Videographer: Resort

Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-59#post375237

Photos: del Sol Photography associate photographer Vincent

Username: IowaChik22

Names: Michelle

Date: April 26 2008, 7:20pm

Wedding package: Dreams of Love

Wedding extras (and cost): Speaker (150$), CD of pictures (350$)

Ceremony location: Chapel

Coordinator: Sandra

Reception location: beach next to seaside grill (buffet style)

Photographer: Resort

Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-57#post374411

Photos: Snapfish: Share:Registration_Opt2

Username: Babycow

Date: May 17 2008

Number of guests: 15

Ceremony location: beach next to seaside grill

Photographer: Vanessa Vargas

Videographer: Juan Alfredo

Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t27334-2

Photos: Slideshow of Pro Pics by Vanessa Vargas - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Username: Julieanddonnie

Date: May ? 2008

Wedding package: Ultimate

Reception location: El Patio

Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...100#post461037

Photos: Donnie Franzen :: PowerMove Central

Username: Chibi411

Date: June 4 2008

Wedding extras (and cost): Bonfire (30$) Speaker (150$)

Coordinator: Landy

Ceremony location: chapel

Reception location: Convention center

Photographer: del sol

Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t23169

Photos: (posted with the review, check all 3 pages)

Special arrangments: tour of Coba and grand cenote through Sinal Tours

Username: Sannj

Date: June 23 2008, 5pm

Wedding package: Dreams of Love

Number of guests: 35

Reception location: Next to the pool

Photographer: Poise Photography (from home)

Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...104#post471202

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7767-105

Special arrangments: Welcome party in the ballroom

Username: monicabrandon2008

Date: June 27 2008, 3pm

Wedding package: free (Dreams of Paradise)

Wedding extras (and cost): 18$ for basic menu for extra 4 people

Coordinator: Lizette

Number of guests: 14

Ceremony location and time: Beach next to seaside grill 3pm

Cocktails location and time: Main Lobby 4pm

Reception location and time: Next to seaside grill 6:30pm

Photographer: Cecilia Dumas

Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t24460

Photos: Picasa Web Albums - Monica - pro wedding pics

Username: Teresa08

Date: August 18, 2008 3pm

Number of guests: 43

Ceremony location and time: beach 3pm

Cocktails location and time: 4pm

Reception location: Seaside Grill 6:30 (buffet style)

Photographer: Resort

Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-35#post515993

Photos: (posted with the review)

Special arrangements: hired DJ Mannia (outside vendor)

See my review for...: why I was unhappy with the resort photographer (photos good but not enough time!)

Sunbride, I did this originally when you put this new thread together but i'm assuming you want a new updated one?!? If so, here goes!

Username: amy706

Names: Amy & Michael

Date: Dec 5, 2008

Wedding package: Ultimate

Wedding extras (and cost): DJ Mannia (1000 for 5 hrs), Fire Dancers ($400 for 20 min), tequila & cigars tasting (cost of buying it), took guests to Tulum ruins, took guests on welcome sunset catamaran cruise

Type of ceremony symbolic

Coordinator: Sandra then Landy

Number of guests: 70

Ceremony location and time: Seaside Grill Gazebo 4pm

Cocktails location and time: Plaza outside the chapel - about 4:45

Reception location and time: Seaside Grill - 6pm

Photographer: Citalli from Claudia Rodriguez

Videographer: resort - with extra time

Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t33518

Photos: still waiting to get them...

Video: still waiting to get it...

Special arrangments: took guests to Tulum ruins, had sunset catamaran welcome cruise, surprised guests with fire dancers, had fabric draped around the Seaside Grill, see planning thread and review for details

planning: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t31997

See my review for …. (i.e. any detailed info in your review that you think might be usefull for future brides, i.e. such as Carly saying "see my review for why I was unhappy with the florist" that kind of thing)

See review to learn WHY I LOVED: Dreams Tulum, DJ Mannia, my flowers, my reception set up, fire dancers, tequila tasting, catamaran trip...EVERYTHING!

Sunbride, I did this originally when you put this new thread together but i'm assuming you want a new updated one?!? If so, here goes!

Username: amy706

Names: Amy & Michael

Date: Dec 5, 2008

Wedding package: Ultimate

Wedding extras (and cost): DJ Mannia (1000 for 5 hrs), Fire Dancers ($400 for 20 min), tequila & cigars tasting (cost of buying it), took guests to Tulum ruins, took guests on welcome sunset catamaran cruise

Type of ceremony symbolic

Coordinator: Sandra then Landy

Number of guests: 70

Ceremony location and time: Seaside Grill Gazebo 4pm

Cocktails location and time: Plaza outside the chapel - about 4:45

Reception location and time: Seaside Grill - 6pm

Photographer: Citalli from Claudia Rodriguez

Videographer: resort - with extra time

Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t33518

Photos: still waiting to get them...

Video: still waiting to get it...

Special arrangments: took guests to Tulum ruins, had sunset catamaran welcome cruise, surprised guests with fire dancers, had fabric draped around the Seaside Grill, see planning thread and review for details

planning: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t31997

See my review for …. (i.e. any detailed info in your review that you think might be usefull for future brides, i.e. such as Carly saying "see my review for why I was unhappy with the florist" that kind of thing)

See review to learn WHY I LOVED: Dreams Tulum, DJ Mannia, my flowers, my reception set up, fire dancers, tequila tasting, catamaran trip...EVERYTHING!