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

BRIDE LIST (NAME & DATE)

Once you have decided on your date post it in the thread. Sunbride will note the information, and every month or so the list will be updated.

***list last updated May 7 2009***

How to post a review:

Some people post their reviews in this thread, which is okay but they can be hard to find later (even if I provide the link, sometimes it just links to the first page of this thread). It's better if you start a new thread (also, then other from not from DT can see it too).

Start a new thread in this sub-forum

Wedding Reviews - Best Destination Wedding Forum

You can call it " (insert your user name here) Dreams Tulum review - (insert wedding date here)" or something like that.

How to post pictures:

To post pictures, you need to get a account with Photobucket. You upload your pictures to your photobucket account, then under each picture there will be a link (there are actually 3 links, you want the last one) and copy and paste the link into your thread. The images will show up in the thread, even though the photos are actually located on photobucket. If you have serious problems doing this you can always email me your pictures (send me a PM and I will send you my email address) and I will do it for you. Another option is to use any other photo website (picasa web album, snapfish, etc) and provide the link for the whole album. If you do that, the photos won't show up directly in the thread, it will be a link that
brings people to another page to go see your photos.

Newlyweds:

2007

Tuluminjune - June ?? 2007: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6247 & Tuluminjune's photos
Lucky_K72 and lambert13 - July 4 2007 : http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6886 & http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6896 & http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7590
Laura_b - July 7 2007: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7952
LisaG - August 3 2007 LisaG's photos by resort photog
David_and_Laura - October 26 2007: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12951 & Trash the Dress pictures
calyx6 - November 3 2007
donandcorri - November 23 2007: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12201 & DonandCorri's photobook
DreamsTulumBride - December 12 2007: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12905 & Link to Dreamstulumbride's pics on Elizabeth's blog

2008

bride_2_b08 - January 10 2008
SunBride - April 1 2008 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t18711 & http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t19097 & Sunbride's Professional Photos & Sunbride's full length ceremony video part 1 Sunbride's full length ceremony video part 2
SaharaTulumWedding - April 10 2008
Leamil - April 19 2008 Leamil's photos by del Sol associate photographer Vincent
Iowachik22 - April 26 2008 Iowachik22's photos & "I just got back" post (page 57 of the old Dreams Tulum thread)
AmyInMI - May 10 2008
Debla1 - May 10 2008
babycow - May 17 2008 Babycow's photos by Vanessa Vargas
Olive - May 20 2008
Julieanddonnie - May ? 2008 - Julie's review (Page 98 of the old dreams tulum thread) & Julieanddonnie's professional photos (resort photog) & Other photos (non professional)
chibi411 - June 4 2008 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t23169
Ellsbells - June 14, 2008
phalstead - June 18,2008
Sannjn - June 23 2008 - Sannjn's review (Page 104 of the old dreams tulum thread)
monikabrandon2008 - June 27 2008 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t24460 & Monicabrandon's pro pics by cecilia dumas
tcole07 - July 26, 2008
Theresa08 - August 18, 2008 Teresa08's review & a few pics (Page 35 of this thread)

***the following brides were moved to other resorts due to the temporary closure of Dreams Tulum***
rabbitnow - October 7, 2008 – Dreams Cancun
Piggy - October 9 - Barcelo Maya Palace
Trisha0612 - October 10 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun Trisha0612's LONG Paradisus Review
B&J2008 - October 11 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun I'm Back! A Few Non-Pro Teasers w/ few from Jean-Marcus! *Pics*
cendcar - October 27 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun Carina's Paradisus Riviera Cancun Review- Part 1
Jodylynn007 - November 1 2008 – Secrets Maroma Beach
Mel88 - November 1 2008 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun
Alin & Mako - November 8, 08 – Barcelo Maya Palace
Nueland - November 12 - Barcelo Maya Palace
Dreamstbride - November 13 - Barcelo Maya Palace
MonoAmor - November 13 - Barcelo Maya Palace
Meggzilla - November 14 - Barcelo Maya Palace
***resort reopened November 15 2008***

Sisterofthebrideerica – Sister’s wedding November 22 2008
can't wait! - November 28 2008 EXTRA long DT wedding review 11/28/08
Bonita - November 29 2008
amy706 - December 5 2008 Site visit review and pics - Dreams Tulum & Amy706's review & Amy706's DT Pro Pics: Citlalli Review
Niels408 - December 7, 2008 - Niel's Video
Callie - December 15 2008 Callie's Dreams Tulum Review and Eager Groom (Callie’s husband) Eager Groom's Review (Page 106 of the new Dreams Tulum thread) and their photos
Tulum in December - December 18 2008
Amesharp - December 20 2008 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t35146
Amodew - December 30 2008

2009

SBlake - January 17 2009 SBlake's review and pics & Craig Wolfrom :: Wedding Photography :: Idaho, California, Mexico, and Beyond: Destination Wedding :: Sarah & Scott :: Tulum, Mexico & Craig Wolfrom Photography (look for sarah and scott and use password: Chicago)
Neen - January 17 2009 (Neen's Q & A session with Landy)
BC Bride2be - January 23 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t36186 &http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t36834
Lauren & JT - January 24 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...160#post713103 (page 60 of the DT thread)
Melissa24 - January 29 2009
Lulu - February 3, 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t36809 Picasa Web Albums - Lisa
Dollbird - February 18 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t39905
Jeninvirginia - February 23 2009 No review but some info here: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t25646-156 (our thread page 156) and Resort photographer pics: Kodakgallery.com Sign in to Kodakgallery.com
soontobeamrs - February 27 2009
jennyjean7 - March 17, 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t39550 http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ng%2003-17-09/
Rachelannmartin - March 18 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t39425 03.18.09 Rachel and Adam | Dreams Tulum | Photography by Vincent
beachformeplease - March 20, 2009
dazzled – March 26 2009
Teesha - April 9, 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...185#post793625
Photos: 04.09.09 Teesha and Martin | Dreams Tulum | Photos by Vincent
Denise L – April 10, 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t42083 for photos go to Wedding Photographer Mexico , Cancun , Playa Del Carmen , Mayan Riviera (go to the “Dreams Tulum pageâ€)
MajikDreams - April 11, 2009
411Bride - April 11 2008
motorola_mascott - April 14, 2009
WisconsinBride - April 15 2008
Gina and Rusty - April 17, 2009
April2009Bride - April 24 2009
Dreams425 - April 25 2009 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t41919
Maxandkatie - May 1 2009
Blkatz - May 2 2009
Ashjanbro - May 5 2009
SGBrown - May 7 2009 *rescheduled to June and moved to Jamaica due to swine flu



Upcoming brides


pamela0728 – May 8 2009
Shelleq - May 9 2009
Latinolocany – May 26 2009
Krystalranee - May 29 2009
Thedeanerswedding - June 3, 2009
Veronica96 – June 6 2009
KylesBrideToBe – June 12, 2009
Lonna14 - June 20 2009
Lindz - June 23 2009
Soon2beTWells – June 23 2009
Ida – June 25 2009
Mixie23 – June 27 2009
Starlitk - June 27 2009
Rebecca&George - June 29 2009
Chanti – June 29, 2009
Amyc - July 18 2009
Dee83 - July 29, 2009
ERNurse - October 10 2009
Freckle – October 16, 2009
dolce328 - October 24, 2009
alysalynn - October 29, 2009
Bethanykd: Oct 30, 2009
Lolosmama - November 17, 2009
Toronto_Bride – November 19, 2009
christie_danielle - November 20, 2009
Carmen2009 - November 28, 2009
jmb0902 - November 28, 2009
NeKal08 – November 2009
Gimlori - December 4, 2009
WindsorBride - December 11, 2009
Angruck - December 12, 2009

2010

Loegurl - March 2010
northernflasher - March 26 2010
jerzygirl85 - April 24, 2010
TeamTejeda - May 22 2010
BarbieBride – June 22, 2010
Royal Lady10 - June 26, 2010
Starlitk - June 27, 2009
RCBlondie - June 2010

BRIDE LIST (DETAILED)

This list will help other brides in determining who is having some of the same elements as them and they can contact you for questions or read your review for more info on particular aspects.

If you post your info in the thread, Sunbride will add it to the list (but please be patient, it is only updated more or less once a month as it takes a lot of time and a moderator needs to get involved to do it)


Username:
Names:
Date & Time:
Wedding package:
Wedding extras (through the resort):
Outside vendors (cost charged by vendor and any fees charged by the resort):
Type of ceremony:
Coordinator:
Number of guests:
Ceremony location and time:
Cocktail hour location and time:
Reception location and time:
Photographer:
Videographer:
Review (link):
Photos (link):
Video (link):
Planning thread (link):
Wedding website (link):
Special arrangements / activities:
See my review for ….



Newlyweds

Username: Lucky_K72 and lambert13
Names: Karen & Jason
Date & time: July 4 2007, 10am
Coordinator: Sandra
Number of guests: 0 (eloped!)
Photograpaher: Vanessa Vargas
Videographer: Juan Alfredo Salcedo
Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6886 & http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6896 & http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7590
Photos: jnklambert - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Username: Laura_b
Date & time: July 7 2007, 10am
Ceremony location: Gazebo next to aqua sport center
Photograpaher: Sasha Haagensen Photography (texas)
Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7952
See my review for... to learn about how they painted my flowers and the color leaked!

Username: LisaG
Name: Lisa
Date & Time: August 3, 2007 @ 5pm
Wedding package: Dreams Ultimate Wedding Package
Type of ceremony: Symbolic
Coordinator: Sandra
Number of guests: 35
Ceremony location: Beach - by the dive/surf shop
Reception location: Terrace of El Patio
Photographer: Resort
Videographer: Resort
Photo link: LisaG's pics (There's a random non-pro dancing pic in there, ignore it.)

Username: David and Laura
Names: (see username!)
Date & Time: October 26, 2007, 4:30pm
Number of guests: 40
Ceremony location: Gazebo next to Aqua Sports Center
Reception location: El patio
Photographer: Jean-Marcus Strole (BDW member)
Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12951
Photos: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12964
Special arrangements / activities: Rehersal dinner at portofino
See my review for... to read about my disappointment with disorganization of wedding/reception, cocktail hour, DJ

Username: donandcorri
Date & Time: November 23, 2007 Ceremony 3:00pm, Cocktails 5:00pm Dinner/Reception 6:00pm
Wedding package:Ultimate
Wedding extras (and cost charged): 2 extra boutonniers, 1 BM bouquet & 1 Hair Flower (got 2). (was not charged for any of them)
Type of ceremony: Civil
Coordinator: Sandra & Landy (I communicated with both prior to the wedding, dealt with Sandra @ the resort & both assisted me on the wedding day - I was a lucky girl & was the only wedding on that day!)
Number of guests: 17
Ceremony location: Gazebo next to Seaside Grill
Reception location: Wine Cellar in Portofino (was actually supposed to be on the beach beside Seaside Grill but weather didn’t cooperate – we hadn’t discussed a backup plan & I was extremely impressed with how quickly they rearranged everything)
Photographer: resort photographer - 36 5x7 pics in an album free with package + 350$ for CD of all 200 (and also BIL)
Videographer: resort videographer
Photos: DonandCorri's photobook(see her post here which describes which pages are pics from the resort photographer and which were done by her BIL: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-30#post508305)
Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12201

Username: SunBride
Names: Stephanie and Jean-Yves
Date: April 1 2008
Wedding package: free one (wedding in paradise)
Wedding extras (and cost): none!
Type of ceremony: Civil
Coordinator: Landy
Number of guests: 10 (8 + us)
Ceremony location: gazebo next to seaside grill
Reception location: seaside grill
Photographer: brought my own from Ottawa
Videographer: Playaweddings
Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t18711
Photos: Sunbride's Professional Photos Video: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t19097 & Sunbride's full length ceremony video part 1 Sunbride's full length ceremony video part 2
Special arrangments: My gazebo set-up!
See my review for... The longest Dreams Tulum wedding review ever! Details on my special gazebo set-up, link to review and video by playaweddings, detailed info about beach, rooms, timing of my day, trip to dos ojos cenote, and to hear about how I was not allowed to do my TTD photo session at the ruins

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 because we had our own photographer
Number of guests: 42
Reception location: El Patio (buffet style)
Photographer: Del Sol
Videographer: Resort
Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-56#post370759 (page 56 of the old dreams tulum thread)
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/forum/t7767-57 (page 57 of the old Dreams Tulum thread)
Photos: Snapfish: Share:Registration

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
Photos: TOP WEDDING PICS pictures by babycow_bucket - Photobucket

Username: Julieanddonnie
Date: May ? 2008
Wedding package: Ultimate Reception location: El Patio
Review: Julie's review (Page 98 of the old dreams tulum thread)
Photos: Picasa Web Albums - Donnie - Dreams Weddin... and 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: Sannjn's review (Page 104 of the old dreams tulum thread)

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 (new dreams tulum thread page 35)
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!)

Username: Can't Wait!
Names: Carla
Date & Time: November, 28, 2008 @ 4:30pm
Coordinator: Landy
Number Of Guests: 55
Ceremony Location and time: Chapel 4pm
Cocktails location and time: Verandar Bar
Reception Location and time: Seaside Grill
Photographer: Resort for wedding, Cecelia Dumas for TTD
Videographer: Resort
Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t33455
Photos: a few in review, non pros to come
Special arrangements: Decorated Seaside grill with material, firedancers, bonfire, DJ Mannia, trip to Coba and Cenote
See my review for... Bad experience with the florist, check-in and spa, why I would hire an off-site wedding coordinator

Username: amy706
Names: Amy & Michael
Date & Time: December 5, 2008 at 4pm
Wedding package: Ultimate
Wedding extras (and cost): DJ Mannia ($1000 for 5 hrs), Fire Dancers ($400 for 20 minutes), 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
Site Visit Review and Pics: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t14954
Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...518#post627728
Photos and photographer review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t35843
Video: No link but see page 6 of her review for review of the video
Planning: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t31997
Special arrangements: 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
See my review for... WHY I LOVED: Dreams Tulum, DJ Mannia, my flowers, my reception set up, fire dancers, tequila tasting, catamaran trip...EVERYTHING!

Username: Callie (husband’s user name : Eager Groom)
Names: Callie and Paul
Date & Time: Dec 15th, 2008 3pm
Wedding package: Ultimate wedding package
Wedding extras (and costs charged): Under table lighting ($10 per table), birthday cake for 40 ($130), projector and screen at reception ($150)
Type of ceremony: Symbolic
Coordinator: Lizette
Number of guests: 35
Ceremony location and time: beach next to seaside grill 3pm
Cocktail hour location & time: outside the lobby bar 4pm
Reception location: adult pool 6:30pm
Photographer: resort
Review (link): Callie: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t33899 Eager Groom (post #1058 of the DT thread, which is page #106 if your settings are 10 posts per page) http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...106#post635824
Photos (link): Picasa Web Albums - Callie and Paul - Wedding Album
Special arrangements / activities welcome dinner in the buffet with birthday cake

Username: Sblake
Names Sarah and Scott
Date & Time 1/17/2009 @ 3pm
Wedding package: Custom and added extras
Wedding extras (and cost charged):
flower arrangements per table: $60
mexican trio: $450
Guitarist: $300
dance floor: $700
Chair Bows: 2$/chair
Lantern Set up: $150
Outside vendors:
Band: $950 per 45min set with 15min breaks (..:: Kiko & Carlos Band ::..)
Photographer: $3400 plus hotel (Craig Wolfrom :: Wedding Photography :: Idaho, California, Mexico, and Beyond)
Type of ceremony: legal
Coordinator: landy
Number of guests: 62
Ceremony location & time: seaside grill @3pm
Cocktail hour location and time: end of relax pool 5:3-6:30
Reception location: beach
Photographer: see above
Videographer: none
Review (link): http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t37716
Photos (link) see review
Special arrangements / activities: rehearsal dinner, see review

Username: BC Bride2be
Names: Tracy & Jeff
Date & Time: January 23/09 4pm
Wedding package: Free
Wedding extras: Photog/extra flowers/reception $1800
Type of ceremony: Legal
Coordinator: Landy/Anabel
Number of guests: 25
Ceremony location & time: Chapel 4pm
Reception location: Portofino's
Photographer: Resort
Photos http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t36186 Review http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t36834

Username Lulu
Names Lisa & Mike
Date & Time Feb 3, 2009 @ 4pm
Wedding package Dreams of Love
Type of ceremony Symbolic
Coordinator Natalia
Number of guests 17
Ceremony location & time Beach, 4pm
Cocktail hour location and time Terrace by lobby, 5:30pm
Reception location El Patio, 6:30pm (Was suppose to be dolphin pool but changed due to wind)
Photographer Citlalli Rico
Videographer none
Review (link) http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t36809
Photos (link) Picasa Web Albums - Lisa

Username: jennyjean7
Names: Jenny & Robert
Date & Time: March 17, 2009
Wedding package: Ultimate
Wedding extras: Hair Flower: $6, Flower Girl Basket and Flowers: $10 (or so), Speakers: $150, Bonfire on Beach: $60
Type of ceremony: Civil
Coordinator: Landy
Number of guests: 11
Ceremony location: Beach
Reception location: Beach
Photographer: Resort
Videographer: Resort
Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t39550
Pictures: http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ng%2003-17-09/

Username: rachelannmartin
Names: Adam and Rachel
Date & Time: March 18, 2009 4pm
Wedding package: Utlimate
Type of ceremony: Civil
Coordinator: Natalia
Number of guests: 30
Ceremony location & time: Beach 4pm
Cocktail hour location and time: Beach 5pm
Reception location: Seaside Grill 6pm
Photographer: Vincent from del Sol
Videographer: Fabio from Dreams
Review (link): http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t39425
Photos (link): 03.18.09 Rachel and Adam | Dreams Tulum | Photography by Vincent
Username: Denise L
Names: Denise & Kirk
Date & Time: April 10, 2009 @ 3:00 pm
Wedding package: Ultimate
Wedding extras (through the resort) and cost charged: 3 overlays ($15 ea), Dinner 11 ppl @ $65, Sound System Set Up ($200) Lantern Set-up ($70) 4 Bouquets ($45 ea), 6 Lillies for Hair ($5 ea), 4 Boutineeres ($18 ea)
Outside wedding vendors: Moments that Matter Photography - 1/2 day package
Type of ceremony: Civil
Coordinator: A nabel
Number of guests: 31 (including us)
Ceremony location & time: Beach Arbour - Seaside Grill 3pm
Cocktail hour location and time: Beach by the Seaside Grill: 4:00 - 6:30 (Caribbean Trio at 5:30)
Reception location: Beach
Photographer: Moments that Matter Photography (used the resort photographer for the rehearsal dinner)
Videographer: Resort
Review (link): http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t42083
Photos (link): click “dreams tulum†on the momentsthatmatterphotography website: Wedding Photographer Mexico , Cancun , Playa Del Carmen , Mayan Riviera
Special arrangements / activities: Rehearsal dinner at the world café

Username: Dreams425
Names: Tiffany & Josh
Date & Time: 4/25/09 4:00 p.m.
Wedding package: Wedding in Paradise
Wedding extras (and cost charged): cocktail hour which included hors d' oeuvres $8 pp x 23 people and champagne $3 pp x 13 people (champagne is included for 10 people with the package)
Type of ceremony: Symbolic
Coordinator: Landy
Number of guests: 23
Ceremony location & time: on the beach by SeaSide Grill at 4:00
Cocktail hour location and time: 5:30 - 6:30 on the Lobby Terrace
Reception location: Dolphin Pool
Photographer: Resort - Reuben
Videographer: none
Review (link): http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t41919
Photos (link): Pro Wedding Pics pictures by Tiffan5654 - Photobucket

Planning thread (link): hopefully coming soon I didn't get a chance to post it before I left
Special arrangements / activities: Bonfire & fishing charter, welcome dinner with slideshow, bonfire.
See my review for….: info about bad check in, good food (including reception food), welcome dinner and bonfire, review of resort photographer,



Brides to be…

Username: maxandkatie
Names: Katie & Max
Date & Time: May 1, 2009 at 3:00pm
Wedding package: Ultimate
Type of ceremony: Symbolic
Coordinator: Thus far, Landy
Number of guests: Invited 175 (that's everyone), expecting 30-60
Ceremony location: Beach somewhere
Reception location: Undecided, but maybe El Patio or in the convention center...somewhere not in direct sunlight
Photographer: Resort
Videographer: Resort
Wedding website: http://http://www.eWedding.com/sites/katieandmax/
Special arrangements / activities: Hoping to do a bonfire/rehearsal/welcome dinner the night before the ceremony. Maybe a trip to do swimming with the dolphins stuff or a trip to see the ruins.

Username: Blkatz
Names: Beth
Date & Time: May 2 2009 3 pm
Number of guests: not sure-thinking 40
Coordinator: Been talking with Lizette
Ceremony location: Wanting the beach
Reception location: Maybe El Patio
Photographer: Eric from Claudia Rodriguez' team
Videographer: resort one
Special arrangements / activities: Chartered fishing trip for the guys and spa day for the girls.

Username:ashjanbro
Names: Ashley and Brian
Date and time: May 5, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Package: Dreams of Love
Ceremony: Religious
Wedding Coordinator: Landy
Number of guests: inviting 35+ (we'll see who confirms)
Ceremony Location: Beachfront (don't know which side yet)
Reception Location: Ballroom (where it is air-conditioned!)
Photographer: Resort photographer

Username: SG Brown
Names: Sarah & Mike
Date & Time: May 7, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Wedding package: The free one
Number of guests: 47 and counting!
Coordinator: Landy/Lizet
Ceremony location: Beach gazebo by the Seaside Grill
Reception location: TBD!
Photographer: Freddy (from Claudia Rodriguez' team)
Videographer: None

Username: julia
Names: Julia & James
Date & Time: May 22, 2009 @ 4:00
Wedding package: Dreams of Love
Wedding extras: Not sure yet!!
Type of ceremony: Symbolic
Coordinator: Landy
Number of guests: 20 confirmed
Ceremony location: Chapel
Reception location: Beach (I think...)
Photographer: Hotel Photographer?
Videographer: Not Sure

Username: Latinalocany
Names: (Joann & Eddie)
Date & Time: May 26, 2009 @ 5pm
Wedding package: Free package
Wedding extras (and cost charged):
Type of ceremony: Symbolic
Coordinator: Landy
Number of guests: 14
Ceremony location: Beach
Reception location: Seaside Grill or El Patio
Photographer: Jean Marcus
Videographer: Not Sure

Username: thedeanerswedding
Date & Time: June 3, 2009 at 3pm
Wedding Package: Ultimate
Type of ceremony: Religious(Symbolic) and Civil (informally)
Coordinator: Anabel
Number of guests: 30ish
Ceremony location & time: Chapel at 3pm

Username: : Veronica96
Names: : Veronica & Jack
Date & Time: : June 6, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Wedding package: : Free package
Number of guests: : 40 +
Coordinator: : Landy
Ceremony location: : Beach gazebo near the Seaside Grill
Reception location: : Ballroom
Photographer: : Resort photographer
Videographer: : None

Username: KylesBrideToBe
Names: Kyle and Angela
Date & Time: June 12, 2009
Wedding package: Ultimate
Wedding extras (and cost charged): Bonfire,...
Type of ceremony: Symbolic with sand ceremony
Coordinator: Landy as of right now
Number of guests: little less than 20
Ceremony location & time: Beach at 12:00 (HOT!HOT!HOT!)
Cocktail hour location and time: soon after ceremony
Reception location: Beach outside seaside grill?
Photographer: Playaweddings...Rachel and Paul!
Videographer: Playaweddings
Wedding website (link) :Our Wedding Website
Special arrangements / activities: deep sea fishing, spa day with the girls


Username: Lonna14
Names: Lonna & Matthew
Date & Time: June 20, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m.
Wedding package extras: dance floor & DJ
Number of guests: 50
Coordinator: Landy
Ceremony location: Beach
Reception location: Seaside Grill (if occupancy number is less than 70%) or, cocktail hour on pation and reception in ballroom.
Photographer: Resort

Username: : Soon2beTwells
Names: : Russell and Tifani
Date & Time: : June 23, 2009 at 5:00pm
Wedding package: : ultimate
Type of ceremony: : symbolic
Coordinator: : Anabel so far
Number of guests: : looking like between 25-45
Ceremony location & time: : beach ceremony at 5 pm
Cocktail hour location and time: : 6-7---not sure where yet
Reception location: : 7-11 not sure of the location
Photographer: : haven't chosen yet
Wedding website (link): : www.russellandtifani.com
Special arrangements / activities: Welcom dinner and bonfire, Myan Ruins, and Catamaran

Username: ida
Names: Yean & Kyle
Date: June 25, 2009
Wedding package: wedding in paradise (free)
Type of ceremony: Civil
Coordinator: Landy & Anabel
Number of guests: around 30
Ceremony location: gazebo next to seaside grill
Reception location: buffet? not really doing reception cuz i'm having one when i get back home but interested in the bonfire!
Photographer: Vincent for Ceremony & Sol for TTD from Del Sol Photography
Videographer: A family member?

Username: Starlitk
Date: June 27, 2009
Wedding package: Ultimate
Wedding extras (and cost): Bonfire the night before
Type of ceremony: Symbolic
Coordinator: Anabel and (recently) Aurora have been our main contacts
Number of guests: 45 approx.
Ceremony location and time: Beach
Cocktails location and time: Not sure yet
Reception location and time: Hopefully Seaside Grill – if not – the beach
Photographer: Josh Stephenson leografia Images
Videographer: resort

Username: chanti
Names: Chantal and Nathan
Date & Time: June 29th 2009
Wedding package: Ultimate
Type of ceremony: Civil/Legal
Coordinator: Luxe Destination Events + coordinator at resort (not sure who yet)
Number of guests: approximately 20
Ceremony location & time: Beach; 12:00
Cocktail hour location and time: 2 PM, lobby
Reception location: 5 PM, trying to get adult poolside locaation
Photographer: resort photographer + Moments that Matter Videographer: resort
Wedding website (link): http://www.luxedestinationweddings.c.../chantalnathan
Special arrangements / activities: Coba, Tulum ruins and Eco-park


Username: Mixie23
Names: Nicole and Wayne
Date & Time: June 27, 2009, 6pm
Wedding package: Ultimate
Type of ceremony: legal
Coordinator: Landy
Number of guests: 30-40
Ceremony location: Beach
Reception location: El Patio
Photographer: Vincent of Del Sol Photography
Videographer: None
Special arrangements / activities: Welcome Dinner on Friday evening on the beach.

Username: ERnurse
Names: Julie and Eric
Date & Time: Oct 10, 2009. ceremony 5pm, cocktail hr 6pm, reception 7pm
Wedding package: ultimate
Type of ceremony:symbolic
Coordinator: I guess landy
Number of guests: approx 25
Ceremony location: beach near Seaside Grill
Reception location: Haven't decided yet
Photographer: resort
Videographer: resort

Username: Freckle
Names: Danny & Tanya
Date & Time: Oct 16, 2009
Wedding package: Ultimate
Type of ceremony: Legal
Coordinator: Anabel... not sure who else!
Number of guests: 16
Ceremony location: Beach
Reception location: Beach
Photographer: Resort plus my sister
Videographer: Resort


Username: dolce328
Names (optional, first names only): Josie & Marko
Date & Time: October 24, 2009 at 5 PM
Wedding package: Ultimate
Type of ceremony: Symbolic
Coordinator: Anabel
Number of guests: probably around 50
Ceremony location: Beach
Reception location: Beach?
Photographer: Sascha Gluck
Videographer: resort

Username: alysalynn
Names: Alysa and Gabriel
Date & Time: October 29, 2009, 3 p.m.
Wedding package: Dreams in Paradise (may upgrade, TBD)
Wedding extras (and cost charged): not sure just yet
Type of ceremony: Civil (I prefer symbolic but my fiance wants it to feel 'official')
Coordinator: we've been dealing with Aurora, but I suppose Landy will be coordinator
Number of guests: probably about 40, maybe more depending on who books
Ceremony location & time: Beach, 3 p.m.
Cocktail hour location and time: ?
Reception location: Beach or Seaside Grill
Photographer: I thought we'd just use DT but I'm blown away by some photography I've seen on here, so we'll see what our budget allows
Videographer: don't know if we really want a video
Wedding website (link): we're using destinationweddings.com (I've had a great experience with them so far) - personal site in the works
Special arrangements / activities: we'd love a welcome event with a bonfire, and maybe a group cruise/snorkeling excursion

Username: bethanykd
Names: Bethany & Brendan
Date & Time October 30, 2009
Number of guests: 30 to 40
Coordinator: Landy
Ceremony location: beach at 4
Reception location: Beach?

Username: lolosmama

hey ladies!
I know this question has been asked several times but I'm still having a hard time finding exactly what I want and need...where have you all ordered you chair sashes from and what size should I order? I'm also trying to decide on what color to get. My bridesmaids dresses are French blue and I don't know if I really want blue. Help please and thank you!

We purchsed our satin bows from wedding linens direct home page and they were perfect!!! Loved them and they worked out to be $60 USD for 40. The BM's wore yellow dresses and we used turquoise bows and they were stunning!

Hi everyone,

I was just reading some of the latest posts and I see that some of the brides are bringing their own bows/sash for the chairs...do you suggest we all bring them? I thought they were included in the set-up?!

Hi everyone,

I was just reading some of the latest posts and I see that some of the brides are bringing their own bows/sash for the chairs...do you suggest we all bring them? I thought they were included in the set-up?!