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Nice pictures ! You must be happy to have them now

Quote: Originally Posted by MelissaH I can translate some of it for you, but probably not the whole thing....and it probably won't be 100% accurate, but here goes... Ce soir le vent qui frappe à ma porte Tonight the wind that knocks on my door Me parle des amours mortes Speaks to me about dead loves Devant le feu qui s' éteint In front of the dying (lifeless?) fire Ce soir c'est une chanson d' automne Tonight this is a fall song Dans la maison qui frissonne In the shivering house (house that shivers?)Et je pense aux jours lointains And I think about past (future or far away days) days (I think?) {Refrain:} Que reste-t-il de nos amours What is left of our love I'm not sure about the que reste-t-il part, but de nos amours is of our love Que reste-t-il de ces beaux jours What is left of those wonderful days ces beaux jours is these beautiful days Une photo, vieille photo A photo, an old photo De ma jeunesse Of my youth Que reste-t-il des billets doux des billets doux is the soft bills Des mois d' avril, des rendez-vous The month of April, a meeting Un souvenir qui me poursuit A memory that follows me Sans cesse Constantly (I think) Bonheur fané, cheveux au vent Wilted happiness, hair in the wind Baisers volés, rêves mouvants Stolen kisses, moving dreams Que reste-t-il de tout cela de tout cela is of all that...still not sure about the que reste-t-il part Dites-le-moi Say it to me Un petit village, un vieux clocher A small town, an old steeple Un paysage si bien caché A landscape so well hidden Et dans un nuage le cher visage not sure...something about a cloud and a face De mon passé Of my passed (past?) Les mots les mots tendres qu'on murmure The words the words that one murmurs Les caresses les plus pures The purest touches (or caresses) Les serments au fond des bois Something about oaths at the bottom of wood LOL doesn't make sense to me! French expression ! Les fleurs qu'on retrouve dans un livre The flowers that one rediscovers in a book (?) Dont le parfum vous enivre of which the perfume intoxicates you Se sont envolés pourquoi? They flew away, why? That is such a sad poem ! ! ! I hope you will not walk down the aisle to that !

Dreams Tulum actually need more staff for the wedddings, that is why some brides are dissappointed at one time of the other during their wedding day... But witht he new convention center, I am sure they will hire more staff to coordinnate the weddings

here is the info from the brochure... Wedding Packages Wedding In Paradise Package*** Reservation of a Dreams Honeymoon Suite category or higher, for a minimum 7-night stay or a booking of more than 5 rooms is required to receive this complimentary package. This complimentary package includes: • Services of the Judge or Minister • Wedding organization and personalization of our wedding coordinator • Preparation and ironing of the wedding dress and groom's tuxedo/suit • Complimentary room for the groom the night before the wedding (based on availability) • Personal dressing assistant • Use of the wedding gazebo or chapel located in a romantic setting • Bride’s bouquet • Boutonniere for the groom • Wedding cake for up to 10 people and one bottle of sparkling wine • Special turn down service at night • 15% discount on all spa treatments (product purchases not included) • Honeymoon package • Late checkout for bride and groom (based on availability) Note: This package cannot be combined with the Dreams Eternity Honeymoon package. $699 USD(2007) $769 usd (2008 ) Dreams of Love Wedding Package*** • Services of the Judge or Minister • Wedding organization and personalization with our wedding coordinator • Preparation and ironing of the wedding dress and groom’s tuxedo/suit • Complimentary room for the groom the night before the wedding (based on availability) • Personal dressing assistant • Use of the wedding gazebo located in a romantic setting or the beautiful Pergola on the beach or wedding chapel • Bride’s bouquet • 4 boutonnieres/corsages for bride, groom and witnesses • Special silver wedding dinner (maximum of 20 people) • Natural floral centerpiece for dinner table • Wedding cake for up to 20 people and one bottle of sparkling wine • One hour silver cocktail with hors d ’oeuvres for 20 people • Special turn down service • Bride’s hairstyling for ceremony • Make-up application for the bride • 15% discount on all spa treatments • 36 full color photos , photo album and 36 negatives in cd . • Honeymoon package • Late check-out for bride and groom (based on availability) $1800 USD(2007) $1950 ( 2008 ) ***Weddings Services are not part of all inclusive package . The wedding packages are not exchangable for other services . Extra fees will apply for additional over the 20 guests already included the wedding packages. Dreams Tulum Resort and Spa Wedding Packages Ultimate Wedding Package*** In addition to the Dreams of Love Wedding Package you will receive: • Additional decoration for the ceremony • Natural floral table bouquet for ceremony • Upgraded bride’s bouquet • Caribbean music trio (1 hour) • 36 full color photos • Wedding photo album • Video of the ceremony (30 minutes edited) deliver in DVD format • One hour gold (upgraded from silver) private cocktail with hors d ’oeuvres for 20 people • Special gold wedding dinner (upgraded from silver) (maximum of 20 people) • 50 minute Swedish massage for two in our couples massage suite or the exotic spa garden. Choose from either a European facial or a salt glow scrub body treatment (25 minutes) for each person. $2400 usd (2007) $2650 usd (2008 )

Here is a picture of the popular picture area I was talking about (near seaside grill)

Here is a picture of the gazebo where I got married Once you get to the resort, then decide where you want to get married ! Both gazebo areas are nice and each have there + and - Here is my review of the gazebo that I had chosen (Keep in mind that up until I got to the resort, I didn't know where to get married since both are nice) + : *Not to close to the water so that gives you nice pictures of the scenery of the resort *the water/beach area there is cleaned everyday *Next to SeaSide grill (for those who want their reception there) -: *More tourists walking on the beach or swimming since it's the only beach area people can swim (at the other gazebo, you are at the limit of the resort so they stop to clean the beach right after the gazebo/ you might see seaweed in the sand in or smell the seaweed more + since you cannot swim in the water near that gazebo, you see in the water more seaweed-darker water color) The other gazebo + : *more private since less tourists go in that area *close to the adult pool + The Mexican restaurant (if you have your reception there, you will be close by) * closer to the pathway to go the ballroom/convention center * more shade since there are palmtrees there -: *when I was there, I could smell the seaweed and see alot of it on the sand *very far from the nice area to take pictures (see my sic picture) It's a private area with rocks and water to take nice pictures. But then again, you have so many other places to take mavelous pictures ! * the gazebo is next to the diveshop (you might have in your picture people in their wet suit or walking by to get to the boat... Choosing the gazebo area you want to get married is personnal and it all depends on your preferences... Once you get there, you will know which one ! But beware if you are a few people getting married on the same day... What if a bride reserved a perticular gazebo at 3pm and that you want to get married at the same gazebo at 4pm ? Impossible ! On one of the days I was there, I saw a 11am wedding at the Seaside grill gazebo then another at 3pm then another at 5pm but at the other gazebo (next to the dive shop) ! ! Landy was very busy that day ! !

Oh ! WOw! That looks great...even without the stainless steal appliances + granite counters ! I can't wait to see the final kitchen !

Quote: Originally Posted by sisterofthebrideerica One more thing, oh who am I kidding it's going to be a million more things before I get all the answers I need.... Does anyone know of the other ceremony location options. I heard there was an option by the pool, and possibly the entrace to the hotel?? Any input on these choices. :doh This is how I feel right now LOL Do you have the map of the hotel ? If so, you will "romantic spots" the ones at the extremeties, are the palces you can get married. The other one in the area where people would have a romantic dinner (or their wedding) / it's a taller + bigger pergola that got taken away after the hurricain. You can get married in the chapel (very cute but can only hold about 20 people) and the two ends of the beach. The one by the pool is the place near The Mexicain restaurant. One your sister arrives there, she will walk around the resort and might find a spot she wants to get married on the resort ! The resort is so big and beautiful, you can basically get married anywhere there ! BUT... the sound system + gazebos are on the beach...

Welcome! I was married there so feel free to ask me anything !

Welcome back ! Can't wait to see all your pictures !

Quote: Originally Posted by sisterofthebrideerica I have a question regarding the ball room. We just booked a wedding for Nov.22nd and we have approx. 80 people. We were told we could still have the option of a beach or patio reception. I am now reading your post regarding the ball room...Is it an option or a must? After reading your e-mail, I think that they will allow people to reserve either The Mexicain or SeaSide Grill (the only two restaurants on the beach with an open air concept. But I guess you will have to pay the 750$ fee for a private reception (closing the restaurant for other tourists). The other restaurants (Portofino, Bordeaux, Chinese or Asian) will no longer allow groups over 20... To think of it, those restaurants are the ones that people have to dress more... and of course, are the most popular ones ! Can one of you future bride ask Sandra if groups can have their wedding reception at SeaSide Grill or The Mexican once the ballroom is open? I am already married, she will wonder why I am asking this to her ! ! ! But hey, once you see the convention center, you will fall in love with ! ! It is huge and beautiful (it wasn't finished when I was there but it gave me a sence of what it would look like!). Unless you absolutely want to eat outside with your guests... Basically, it will look like the back of the lobby (the one with the amazing stair case). I went to look at the thread I started about the new convention center and the pictures are gone ? ? ? I don't know what happened... Another thing, SeaSide grill is so close to the water; The Mexicain is close to the sand but far from the water.

Quote: Originally Posted by sisterofthebrideerica Hi Everyone. I am doing most of the planning for my sisters wedding at Dreams Tulum. As most of you know it was a very frustrating experience getting the wedding date, but I have to tell you how much better I felt after reading all of your posts. The thing that is frustrating me the most is that I can't find a picture of the "wedding gazebo"option. They say it is in a romantic setting next to the seaside grill restaurant. Does anyone have a picture of this?? I have googled it and looked at 17 pages of possibilities to no avail. I have also asked Sandra and Landy both have not responded. I would be eternally greatful for any info!! Thank you, Lisa The "wedding gazebo" on the beach is the 4 poles + cloth ! ! I asked Sandra the same thing since they wrote two places to get married on the beach... Before the hurricain (i think it was in october 2007?) there use to be next to Sea Side grill a place where the romantic diners used to be/ or where they would put the sound system; but the hurricain took it with him ! ! It is gone now ! ! If your sister wants to get married on the beach, her options are the two "4 pole" gazebo at each end of the beach. personnally I prefer the one next to Sea Side grill (view is nicer)

Hum... without the pill, I don't know if you can stop it. But there has to be something !

NICE NICE NICE !!! The 2nd one is so wonderful ! I would frame that one !

Here are my sandals... I loved the idea of a barefoot sandal (so I wouldn't be taller than my hubby) but I was affraid of the hot sand ! Also, I would still need a pair of shoes/sandals for the reception... Since my hubby is the same hight as me, I couldn't put on high heals! ! The botton was in a light beige color suede (very comfortable) with white leather straps. Very simple and practical ! After the wedding, I whore them quite often to go to the beach since they went with every bathing suit I had ! ! For those who did the barefood sandals, was the sand ok for your feet (not too hot) at the resort you had your wedding?

I am a high school French teacher finishing my Masters to teach French litterature in College. I've been a teacher for 10 years now at the high school level and it's getting harder and harder ... want to go to college since teachers also have rights ! ! ! And no more dealing with bizarre parents... But more planning and correcting but less discipline than in a high school !

Quote: Originally Posted by SunBride Not that it affects me, but for info purposes from other people, I'm assuming the terrace and the beach are still options for groups larger than 20 that don't want to be in the ballroom I hope that people who want a beach reception will be able to still have one! But the "terasse" is a restaurant ! I am sure people won't be able to have their reception at SeaSide grill or the Mexican; they are both open air restaurants (barely no walls) or "terasse" as some may call them!

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan Isn't there a new dreams in RM? That might be closer to the airport, but in a quieter area like DT. They will open in the fall...of 2009 !

My mom complains about everything...if it's not her idea. So, she did complain about the 1h45 ride ! All the rest of my guests did not complain. Yes, it is long but worth it ! I had my 2 kids with me (after being 6 hours in a plane ride) and they were ust so happy to be in the hot sun ! If you take a cab, it will take you 1 hour and 15 minutes; if you take a private van (6-8 people) it will take you 1hour 45 minutes; if you take the regular bur it's 2 hours. But that is just because the more you are, the more you stop at different hotels !

Quote: Originally Posted by niels408 calyx6: I can see you had your wedding in Nov. 2007 & I am looking to go to Dreams Tulum in Nov. 2008 and was wondering how the weather & everything was for you at that time? Also, any other recommendations you have for me to prepare or that you liked & disliked, I would love to hear!! Thank you, Laura Hi Laura, I was there from December 8th to the 22nd. The weather was great (but it rained on my wedding day! !) And it was cold on the 16th + 17th; I had a sweather + pants at the end of the day. November is not huriccain season, so you should be fine with the weather !

Quote: Originally Posted by SBlake I'm a little confused. If I wanted to have our reception on the beach terrace, I can only have 20 people if its a private event? This means no groups over 20 can be seated all together ! Private or not ! Imagine that you want to go to Portofino and it's only open 3 nights a week and on those 3 nights, people reserve it for their wedding... You would be pissed, no (as a tourist at Dreams Tulum not getting married)? Dreams Tulum have on average 2 or 3 weddings a day ! THAT IS WHY THEY HAVE A NEW CONVENTION CENTER... Groups over 20 people will have to eat at the convention center and party all night there (well...until 10:30 pm !). Is this still confusing? It's the same as having a private reception in one of their restaurant but is a big reception hall with many private rooms (big and small).

This was sent to me (pdf)...this is the only way I can "cut-paste" ! The ballroom will look AMAZING ! Don't worry girls ! Dinner Policies Wedding Dinner The hotel has different locations available to celebrate the wedding dinner , it may be outdoors or inside air conditioned depending of the preference of the wedding couple , however you should be informed about the hotel policies to use these facilities. It is important you know that during 2007 Golden or Silver menu could be served in any of the restaurants or outdoors locations , however it does NOT mean it will be a private event because it is not included in the wedding packages . For 2008 weddings the maximum number of guests allowed to have dinner in the restaurants will be 20 people , for more than 20 people the dinner should take place at the Ballroom. These policies are applicable for any type of special dinners like rehearsal , bachelorette party , aniversaries ,birthdays , etc...

Quote: Originally Posted by trisha0612 Wait..with the new convention center/ballroom thingy....if you have a party of 25 or more you have to have your reception there? Or did I read wrong? I'm confused..what else is new? Exactly ! You can no longer reserve a spot in a restaurant... that is why they are building the convention center!

wonderful pictures !

Great pictures!