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i think a contract is tacky. i think you should flat out tell the person that you want them to be in your wedding, but don't want them to feel obligated to spend the $$ on the trip, and that if they do come you'll pay for x, y, and z. that being said, you won't pay for x, y, and z until they put down a deposit on their trip...or don't tell them that you're paying and surprise them by giving them the $ to spend when you're away. i think you and your childhood friend have some problems communicating, and you should probably address that...

congrats jac! hope it was perfect!!!

i offered 2 w/o any cost, but we're talking 15 months ago. there's a pic of my menus in my planning thread (signature). the options for cocktail hour and dinner are the same as they were then. i think i reviewed the wedding food in my review, but i don't remember. we didn't have any appetizers, as we were taking pictures. my father said they were all fantastic. the only thing that is NOT WORTH IT is the cake. get that elsewhere if you can (idk if it's allowed...? don't think it is...). i loved all of the food at dreams but there was not a single dessert that i enjoyed.

abbie, it looks like you two had SUCH an awesome time!!!!! i'm glad you got to go and just enjoy each other

Quote: Originally Posted by cbbt1985 Hi everyone, I am a June 25th 2010 Dreams PV bride!!! Up until yesterday I was planning my wedding at Dreams Tulum, but then I met with my TA because I was still uncertain but loved Dreams resort, after staying in the one in Cabo...and she suggested PV and wow its so beautiful. I knew it was the place immediately! I'm assuming the packages are the same, but has anyone had experience with the hair/salon? I'm a hair stylist, so to me hair is more important than the dress! haha read the rest of this thread for more hair/salon info...it's been discussed several times. also, are you bringing in your own photographer? Thanks so much! Its amazing to have a community like this when planning a destination wedding!! Quote: Originally Posted by autjo Does anyone know what the Ultimate package means in terms of photos and video? It says that you get 50 pics and a 30 min dvd. Do you still have to go hire a phtographer? It looks like everyone on this thread is bringing their own so I'm confused. Does the photographer included in the package stink? i brought my own. i didn't like the pics i was shown and 50 pics were not enough for me. we did not hire an outside videographer. while i'm not the most recent dreams pv bride, my pics and review are still in my siggy

-2lbs for me! followed by a bottle of wine............................. whatever, 10 lbs till goal for me!

Quote: Originally Posted by ashey063009 Wow, Klila-- May 22nd is just around the bend!! You must be so excited! I missed this ol' forum!! What a friggen' God send this thing is... I wanted to ask all of the Dreams PV brides which they were doing: Having OOT bags delivered to the rooms before hand ($3 a pop) or if you are all handing them out to your guests. I think FI and I have decided to deliver the OOT bags to the rooms personally, for a special touch and a bit of cash saved. Rebeca mentioned that we could request room info / numbers from front desk with no problems. Has anyone else considered doing this, or do you think that having them delivered before hand is a better option? (Keep in mind, FI and I will be there a week before everyone-- hooray for backward honeymoons, lol) we hand delivered, and on one occasion had my mom deliver b/c i was getting ready! we had no prob getting room numbers from gaby, but the front desk would NOT give them to us as a security measure - which i appreciated - but would transfer via phone...just make sure you get the rooms from rebeca.

having a pet is a lifelong commitment and i think your fi needs to understand that before he forces you to make a decision that you're uncomfortable with. imo, if my dh knew that cats were part of the deal, i'd sacrifice a little - not letting them sleep w/ me, for example - but wouldn't budge much further....

we had speakers and a microphone and everyone heard...and the waves were loud that day too. ETA: you can also hear everything on the video.

i've been using crest whitestrips. there is a relatively new box out - it's 1/day, made for sensitive teeth. i bought a box of 35 and use them for about a week every few months. Crest Whitestrips Daily Whitening Multicare

dh and his friends (and dad!) went go-carting (i think that's what it was) on the streets of mx, followed by a tequila tour. i just told him to be careful. if i was going to be with the girls, why couldn't he go do a guy thing, kwim? i also didn't care if my guests understood or not - it was our wedding day, not every day. they really couldn't expect to be hanging out with us all day.

if it's a dinner outside of the restaurants i'd assume they'd charge you whatever they charge for other rehearsal dinners. they do have bonfires with their entertainment, but idk if they'd do it for you...best bet would be to ask the wc.

idk about cakes from pie in the sky but their huge chocolate chip cookies were to die for!!! we used them as favors and i'd totally kill for one right now!!!! try sams - but idk how much advance notice they'd need.

um, i just found lo mein in my bra. i'm so fat, the food doesn't even make it to my mouth.

Quote: Originally Posted by starchild I'm not Jewish but when I was a kid we used to have a seder meal at school every year. My favorite thing to make and eat was always the apple/cinnamon mixture (the name escapes me?). They always served lamb though, never a delicious brisket like that. Yum! charosses (sp?) pronounced kha-row-sees. the kh is that jewish phlegm-y sound ...mmmm SO good - the charosses, not the phlegm. my new favorite passover dessert is the easiest thing ever - coconut macaroons. my sister refuses to give me the recipe but from what i just saw, it seems to be a bag of coconut, a small can of sweetened condensed milk and some vanilla - between a tsp and a tbsp. mix, plop on greased cookie sheets at 350 until the tops brown. use a silpat rather than a greased cookie sheet if you have one. DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER OR PARCHMENT PAPER. they will stick and you'll have too many to snack on but not enough to serve. i tell you this because my sister just threw out several batches after not learning her lesson.

a) what does it say on the invitation? does it say black tie? if so, i'd definitely wear a skirt, regardless of what anyone else is wearing. where is it in nj? that also makes a huge difference. personally, i'd wear a skirt. i don't like dresses or skirts all that much either, but i wear them for formal occassions.

yay to baby pics!!! enjoy your gc!

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Quote: Originally Posted by sarahLambert08 I had my hair done there as well as makeup, and it awsome!! The spa is GREAT, so nice and peacefull. Here's a link to Promovision's trailer as well next to it is our photo montage. I can't seem to get a pictureon here of my hair, so you can take a look there for now, but hopefully I can get around to putting more stuff up here. The photo montage wasn't as good as I wanted it to be, so I have made another but it's only on facebook. I will post it here soon, in the meantime, please enjoy the clip. hahahaha http://http://puerto-vallarta-weddings.magnify.net/ i fixed your link for you: puerto-vallarta-weddings: Puerto Vallarta wedding venues beautiful!

mmm i love the cadbury eggs with the creme inside...and peanut m&ms are one of my faves too! lately i've been eating spicy thai kettle chips - by the bag. i've probably had 3 bags in less than 2 weeks...and cereal..i could eat cereal every meal every day. today was fruit and yogurt special k, but yesterday i finished banana nut cheerios. omg like banana bread in a bowl!

1) i can't forward, but i have the original iphone. maybe the newer ones can. 2) no. you can only email them. one of the biggest downfalls of the iphone.

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Andrea~ I want your take on something since it has to do with our current topic. How would you feel if a coworker that you don't know very well gave you a detailed letter requesting monetary donations to go on an expensive overseas trip to promote their religion? i'd say no. when i donate money, it goes to science-related-find-a-cure kinda places. american heart association, american cancer society, susan g. komen, etc. i also believe in what i believe in and wouldn't push my beliefs on others, nor would i support someone else pushing their beliefs on others.

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Andrea~ Has anyone seen Religulous? yes, i thought it was very well done. i especially like the part with the truckers in the trailer church. for those of you who don't know religulous is the bill maher documentary about religion. those of you who are very religious would probably not like the movie.

i have it too. nothing otc works for me. my doc gave me a shampoo-like liquid to massage into the spot about 5 min before getting into the shower. he also gave me a steroid injection but that didn't work for me. the bad about psoriasis and your wedding: you may not see results before you go - but i'd call anyway and tell them you're getting married, could you just pop in for an injection or see the nurse practitioner, etc. the good: you're going to a hot place - sun is good for psoriasis - with an ocean - ocean water is one of the best short-term remedies for psoriasis. in the meantime, try neutrogena t-gel. it smells like absolute poop but will help a bit while you wait for other solutions.

Quote: Originally Posted by KLila I was wondering if anyone has any feedback on the spa services at Dreams? I got a price quote in the fall and it was $60 for 50 min now they say it is over $100 for 50 min. Has anyone ever used the spa there? have you tried emailing for a spa list? they should be able to send you a .pdf or .doc of prices. i've heard the deep tissue massage is excellent, but i had a swedish massage - just not my thing - should have gone deep tissue Also is anyone having their hair done there for the wedding? I was going to use them and just got a referral from my WC that I should also check out Franc Gole. have you read the rest of this thread or tried searching the site? not only did i have my hair done there, and have reviews in my siggy, but there are other girls who have since had theirs done too.