TammyWright

Quote: Here are my 7 picks: (I wish I had 2 or 3- this is why I need all of you) Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa (Apple rating: 6 red) Cancun Hacienda Tres Rios (6 red) Cancun Barcelo Maya Palace (5+ gold) Dreams Puerto Adventuras (6 gold-didn't look as nice as Dreams Tulum-went to Tulum last winter for a wedding) Adventura Cove Palace (6 red) Cancun Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort (6 red) Cancun Azul Sensatori (can't remember apple rating i agree with TA jennifer about working with a TA that specializes in destination weddings...picking a resort to have a destination wedding is way more complicated than trying to find a regular vacation resort. TA jill is fantastic and also a cancun bride. my 2 cents: Dreams has a great wedding department as does Palace resorts. palace also offers free amenities when doing a group block (min. # of rooms are required). Karisma Resorts (azul) does great weddings but I have had some issues with their level of customer service and some of their wedding policies so I chose to no longer book weddings with them...

most TA's work on commission that the hotel/supplier pays. some TA's charge a retainer fee that is applied towards your travel, some don't.

this is a great thread... if we get enough requests for a certain resort we can try to accomodate that.

Hi Ladies, We are planning our annual BDW Cabo Trip. I will be staying at Dreams as will some other members but if you are in cabo around the same time, we would love to meet with everyone. We most likely will be booked between May 28, 2010 - June 6, 2010 (depending on the best airfare rates). For information on the resort, you can check out the resort site: Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa: Unlimited Luxury Defined. If you would like to go and stay at Dreams and want me to get some pricing let me know. Please email me with the following information to [email protected]: 1. your names as they appear on your passport (if you have kids, i will need their birthdates) 2. dates you would like to stay 3. if you want to include air, I need the airport you will fly from. If you think you might want to attend, respond here with the dates you are considering. If you have already booked your trip (YAY!), respond with the dates and where you will be staying. This would be a great opportunuty for someone looking to do a site visit. If we get enough people, I may plan something special like a wedding seminar/brunch where you can meet some wedding vendors, look at their work, etc. We can't wait to see everyone!!

on the forum, it is really not recommended to ship anything down to the resort...i know...i also tried to ship some items for my OOT bags and they never made it...it happens often. ...BUT if you insist on shipping items their are broekrs that can assist you. the resort wedding coordinator gave us the name of a company that works in cabo but i do not know of one in cancun...

have you tried reading the thread that is in the moderator siggies: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...k-forum-32313/ or the stickied threads in this forum: Bugs, issues or "how to" navigate forum questions. - Best Destination Wedding Forum ~ The Ultimate Destination Wedding Resource also for acronyms, try this thread, it is one of the stickied posts in the forum mentioned above: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...acronyms-2690/

thanks for checking it out...i'm gonna add my funnel cake recipe hopefully tomorrow

for safety and spam reasons, it is NOT recommended that you post your email address out in the public forum. if people google your email address, your post will come up. also, spammers look for email addresses to spam.

hey ladies, thought i'd share my new food blog of what I am eating with pics and recipes. Tammy's Culinary Adventures let me know what you all think. tammy

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i voted...good luck JM!!!

im from the bay area as well...so is leia...

Quote: Originally Posted by jennkurt I'm a Dreams girl, too! We're getting married at Dreams Cabo on June 4th, 2010! My WC is Mariana, and my TA is Tammy. Very excited to start planning the details! Jenn hey jenn, welcome to the forum!!

we just did an upgrade on the forum so some of the links may be broken...we are working on it.

Quote: Originally Posted by cancunbride Hi Mel, I just PMd you, I was unable to communicate with anyone on this site. I guess BDW was hit with a virus and they couldnt assist me with my log in so I was unable to come and chat, anyhow, TDD= trash your dress. just for clarification...BDW was NOT hit with a virus, my computer was.

Cinnamon syrup- a couple of squirts (sold in the store) Treetop premium apple juice Whipped cream Carmel syrup drizzled on top Blend cinnamon syrup with apple juice. Top with whipped cream and carmel syrup.

Quote: Originally Posted by katrina next time you should probably reply to the thread or pm that actual bride instead of making a new thread for this. however, it looks pretty straight forward. from what i can tell, they printed gracias onto some kind of white paper (probably a cardstock), cut it into diamonds, and then glued it onto a green cardstock for a backing. then just punch a hole in it and use a ribbon. not complicated. you could also google something like hangtag template to get the word doc template to make cutting the diamonds easier. katrina is correct. instead of making a new thread about the tags you posted it would have been better to have posted in the original thread. you may want to view the "posting and you" video as well as the forum FAQ in my siggy to help navigate the forum better.

Quote: Originally Posted by randi.renstrom I could be wrong...but I feel like that is a somewhat good deal. We are hoping to go to RPRM in Nov 2010 for our wedding. Our travel agent thought it would be about 1600/per person for flights from MN to Cancun, and a week at the RPRM. (She thought it might go down some with group rates etc). It is more then I was hoping for, but my FI seems to think its ok, and when you think about that being absolutly EVERYTHING included, it's not bad. I was looking at so many different places I was driving myself (and my FI) crazy. I finally got pretty excited and set on the RPRM and now I'm worried about the price. But then again, it is your wedding, you have got to do what you want and would be excited about. And you are kind of planning other people's vacations, you want to make sure they are going to get something that they love and feel like the $ is worth it. Good luck with planning! Looks like we are at about the same place/path with planning august and nov. pricing is going to be very different...august is the start of hurricane season and the weather can be a little too muggy for some...while nov. is the start of high season.

welcome nancy...dreams has some of the best resort wedding coordinators so you may want to just start with them to see if that is sufficient and if not, hire an outside WC...there are many dreams cabo brides on here (i am one of them) and reviews so we really do have a ton of dreams cabo, vendor, pricing info on the forum.. my review is in my sig...other dreams cabo reviews: sarah jackieb jpkw ana edyta

Cabo and riviera maya and 2 different places on opposites sides of mexico so it is really hard to compare apple to oranges. If you are travelling at different time of the year that is going to factor in as well. Also it is hard for anyone to say if your package price is high or not without knowing. dates of travel and where you are flying from.

thanks for keeping our brides udated!

sherre is correct....a TA that specializes in destination weddings will give you a few options so you can chose the best route for you and your guests.

You don't have to do group air. Your ta can help your guests book their air.

Quote: Originally Posted by -Kate- I have a recipe for this too: 1) Ask Indian neighbor to make it for you. 2) Eat. (My Indian neighbor makes the best food and brings it over to us all the time. I can't pretend I'll make Indian food as good as she makes.) lucky!! i want an indian neighbor to make me food...also a japanese neighbor too please. Quote: Originally Posted by ~Karla~ Thanks for sharing! We love Indian food, but live in a small town so rarely get to eat it. It seems like a lot of work, but if you say it was easy, I believe you (although it can't be as easy as Kate's way)! I am going to print this and maybe try it this weekend :-) Quote: Originally Posted by Sloan Yum! Love Tikka Masala! Easy enough for the kitchen-retarded like me to make, too! Thanks Tammy! it is pretty easy. the hardest part was kneading the naan dough but if you don't want to do that, trader joes has some frozen naan that is pretty good... also i didn't love skewering the chicken so if you are squeamish like me, you can just cut in big chunks and cook on grill then cut smaller and throw in sauce. it is a really easy recipe.

hey all, i made this last night and it is surprisingly easy. Naan (14 servings) INGREDIENTS •1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast •1 cup warm water •1/4 cup white sugar •3 tablespoons milk •1 egg, beaten •2 teaspoons salt •4 1/2 cups bread flour •2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional) •1/4 cup butter, melted DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. Stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. Place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise. Let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume. Punch down dough, and knead in garlic. Pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball. Roll into balls, and place on a tray. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes. During the second rising, preheat grill to high heat. At grill side, roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle (1/4 inch thick), then pull it in teardrop shape. Lightly oil grill. Place dough on grill, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. Brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. Brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from grill, and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared. (you can also save some of the balls in the refrigerator to make the next day and cook dough in pan on stove). Chicken Tikka Masala (4 Servings) INGREDIENTS Chicken Marinade (make day before) •1 cup yogurt •1 tablespoon lemon juice •2 teaspoons ground cumin •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon •1 teaspoons cayenne pepper •2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper •1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger •1 teaspoons salt, or to taste •3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces •4 long skewers Sauce •2 tablespoon butter •3 clove garlic, minced •1 small onion finally chopped •1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped •4 teaspoons ground cumin (garam masala sub) •4 teaspoons paprika •1 teaspoons salt, or to taste •2 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce •2 cup heavy cream •1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Preheat a grill for high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side. (you can also cook chicken under broiler). Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, onion and jalapeno for 1 minute. Season with 4 teaspoons cumin (or sub garam masala), paprika, and 1 teaspoons salt. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.