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

Quick few questions:

 

Did anyone do a cocktail hour with appetizers or anything to eat? We just want to meet up at a bar but we were wondering about snacks. Any one know what something like this would cost and who we'd arrange it through?

To Angruck and Joanna,
Ladies...thank you so much for your info!! So with this option of having the two entrees....how much is that extra per person....I assume it inludes 20pp and then you pay an extra price per person...So is this entree option allowing you to still have your reception poolside or on the patio...it is really important to us to have our guests enjoy the sunset while we enjoy dinner so we really wanted to have our reception outdoors. I have been talking to ALL 3 wedding planners and they have never really mentioned this option! If you can give me all the info you have on this option for dinner, instead of paying the $55-65 extra pp that would help us out sooo much!! Thanks Girls!!

P.S. Thank you so much Sunbride!!

Thank you so much Beth! BTW, loooved your wedding photos.

I am going with the ultimate package so I am paying $65 a head after the first 20 people and am planning to have my reception by one of the pools. I am not being charged extra for a second entree.

I may be mistaken since I didn't really look into the $20 option, but I thought if you used that option, you are ordering off the regular restuarant menu when you are seated to eat. The $20 pp fee is really just a service charge, so anyone can order whatever they want. Again, I could be wrong about this.

Also, the more than 1 entree deal is really not something they advertise. I think they would prefer not to do it. But if you want more than 1 entree, than definitely ask!!

your welcome! thats why we are all here---to be prepared I am paying the $65pp extra since i am going with the ultimate dreams wedding. You have to ask and like you have probably hear---bring emails with you, i am definitely doing that.

i actually am going to choose the ballroom because it is December and gets colder at night and want to just relax without having to worry about people being cold/can't see food

I am planning to have my reception on the beach. Any tips on candle lighting? I almost bought tealights last night but then started to wonder if it would be too breezy on the beach to stay lit. Any suggestions/experience with candles on your table(s)?

Does the resort provide candles & lighting?

Thats a great question...I've been wondering about that too. I'm not sure if I should look into bringing candles or not.

I think it's better to bring your own candles. For example, one bride wanted tealights through the resort but they didn't have enough so they bought their own in Playa del Carmen.

 

In terms of lighting, they just use regular restaurant lighting, and for outdoor receptions they have outdoor floodlights. But if you want something more decorative or more ambient lighting (like paper lanterns) you should bring your own. They probably could provide them for you if you really wanted, but they will charge you a lot.

 

Choose items that are light and easy to pack.

 

If you use candles for an outdoor event (including seaside grill and el patio which are open restaurants) you need to have candle holders that are min a couple inches higher than the top of the candle to block the wind, otherwise they won't stay lit. I know this from personal experience.