Dreams Puerto Aventuras Brides - POST HERE!

Hi Ladies:

I too submitted some questions to Jacy, just a note that I think was mentioned before but is worth repeating, use bullet points for each question when you write to her. I have sent 4 emails recently, 3 that I used bullet points, and one that I sent from my phone so I couldn't. The 1 without bullets never got answered (so I followed up using the bullet points) the ones with bullets got answered in less than 48 hours. So I asked:

-Can you send me a picture of the beach area where the ceremony could be held? And she sent:

It looks like the area right around the lagoon

-I sent pictures of the beach setup I want and she replied that it is possible but an extra charge would apply. I plan on bringing my own tulle though so I need clarification on what the charge would be for.

-I have completely written my own ceremony and wanted to know if this was okay and needed to be sent ahead of time. She directed me to contact the minister.

-Can dinner be held in the gazebo? She stated the gazebo can accomodate a dinner for up to 20 people.

-If I chose not to have the cocktail hour included in my package, can I use it as a credit towards more menu options for dinner? She replied "About the credit towards more menu options, we haven´t had this situation but if you allow me a couple of days I can check into this and will let you know."

I will follow up in a couple days if I don't hear again.

- If I cannot have a credit, what is the cost of adding an entree

option to dinner? She replied "For the Dreams of Love package, the extra cost for a second entree is $10usd per person."

- Your flower guide does not have anything resembling what I want.

I have attached samples of what I would like. Please let me know if these

are possible.

From what I sent she assumed my colors are pink and orange and sent samples of what is available, to which I replied back that my colors are orange and green and I just want some pink accents and asked if gerbera daisies are available. I want to just take a picture of what I want and have it done, what have you ladies been told about flowers aside from the guide she sends because I don't like those.

- Some of the decorations I am bringing with me I would want to take

with me again when I leave, will this be a problem? She replied "Regarding your own decoration, we will have no problem to give it back after

using it."

So that is what I have gotten so far. My day is FAST approaching so as I have more contact with her I will keep you all posted.

I am getting married at PA on October 7, 2009 YAY!

We are going to do a non legal ceremony. Only because of all the added costs and paperwork to make it legal. We are going to get it made legal back home but still the real wedding will be in Mexico.

I noticed that you said Jacy said you could contact a minister to do your symbolic ceremony. My niece & FI have written their own ceremony and just want someone to read it and coordinate the different aspects of the ceremony but I know she definitely does not want any mention of anything religious. Do you think she'd be better off having someone in the family conduct the ceremony? Also, want to be sure that the officiant is easily understood as there is a special wine ceremony that we are having and it needs to be coordinated by someone

She is thinking the same way you are - that she doesn't want to take someone away from enjoying and appreciating the ceremony by asking them to coordinate the ceremony. My brother is a professional emcee, and he is going to announce the bridal party at the reception. His expertise is emceeing grappling (wrestling) tournaments, and she's afraid he'll be a bit over the top for the ceremony. (haha)...

Okay, just a general question for anyone who wants to chime in....I read somewhere on this thread that you should make your spa/hair/makeup appointments a month in advance. Well, I am just over a month, approx. 5 weeks, so I figured I would get the ball rolling and I wrote an email to the general info address to ask about this. I got a reply from the concierge a day later and they attached a "spa menu" and deposit form. Well, I was confused, so I wrote back and said that the hair and makeup appointment that I want to schedule is included in my package, why do I have to send a deposit and now...no reply. So, has anyone had to deal with this yet? Do we have to give a deposit and will that then be applied toward our package? I just think that is a little silly.

Just Curious. It is just going to be me and my fiancé getting married at PA is there anyone else out there doing the same thing?

Reluctant Beach Bride:

Did you try scheduling through Jacy? Maybe she can set it up for you or direct you to the correct person?

She did mention to me that a month ahead is fine so I was going to email her directly around that time for me.

CHECKS!!!

I am on spring break from teaching and feel good about the things I have gotten finished: Yesterday and today I got all of the things below

Parasol

Lanterns and LED lights

Hand Fans

Napkins

Placemats

Sister's(MOH) Dress

Grooms tie

Groom and BM Suits altered and will pick up Friday

Shoes are ordered

Still have a lot to do but I feel like I am making some progress:

Some things I hope to get finished this week:

Get the rest of my fabric for draping

Finish ordering a few shells for decor

Buy tealights and Votives

Yay!