dreamstbride

aw Im sorry to hear things with Sandra and Landy didnt turn out the way you were hoping At least you'll have beautiful pictures to remind you of the good times CONGRATS!!!

I too did not have to send a deposit! As Lisa mentioned above... I just filled out the online form she sent us. Then she sent us a confirmation e-mail stating that the date had been booked for us! I believe the payment is actually due 3 days prior to the wedding date. (?) so pretty much once we arrive. As for ceremony time line... Im not that far ahead yet hehehe! I figure Ill work it all out when we arrive! But I too was thinking of handing out fans...

Wow!!!!!! Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks good things to know

WOW!!!! thanks for the great review!!!!! I was so happy to read all my questions answered!!! Your pics look beautiful!!!! Im impressed!!!! It looks like you had a wonderful time! CONGRATS again

Quote: Originally Posted by dreamstbride also... another side question? ?? Does Dreams Tulum have a Disco?? ? In the brochures and web site it mentions nothing of the sort... but I know I remember reading in a DT thread some where... that there is a Disco... just curious! Im going to BUMP that hehehe!!! Disco? also.... Does Dreams Tulum allow outside photographers We have a photographer flying down with us! and he will be staying at the resort as well... is he considered an "outside photographer" ? Thanks

OH!!! good luck!!!and happy planning

First off... Congrats on your engagement Second... I actually found a TA through the forums... Other DW brides reccomended her and had fabulous revews... I am located in Vancouver and she is in Toronto... So you dont neccesarrily have to go to a TA in you area... I was getting the same looks as you too! Like Im a mental patient asking to get a group discount! Also, I suggest going with the whole package, flight and all inclusive stay! its probably your safest bet!

WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!! what beautiful pics!!!!! Congrats!!!!! Everything looks beautiful!!!

AW!!!!! Gorgeous!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!! now I know I cant wait!!!!!

also... another side question? ?? Does Dreams Tulum have a Disco?? ? In the brochures and web site it mentions nothing of the sort... but I know I remember reading in a DT thread some where... that there is a Disco... just curious!

Quote: On another note, I'm wondering....."trash" is a relative term isn't it? I mean, its sand and water....I'm hoping that if we choose to do this, I can 'save' the dress at a professional cleaners I'm not planning to wear a very ornate dress.... I was wondering this too?? ? How many brides were able to salvage their dress enough to pack it up real nice? ?? My dress is a touch ornate and Im a lil worried now!

Quote: Originally Posted by trisha0612 See, she emailed me this past week saying that I have successfully booked my date, but I have yet to make my final reservations with our TA! I just filled out all of the paperwork, told her our expected times, and let her know I couldn't make any flight arrangements yet b/c it's too early and they won't allow you to even book flights that far in advance.... I better not get "bumped"! ok so I got the info thing I have to fill out and e-mail it back to them, but I have a question...?? ?? when it comes to the "Documents required for civil wedding" part and the "Information required from wedding couple, parents & witnesses" part... you obviously didnt have to fill out this portion did you?? ? did you just send in the "wedding info" portion?

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... I e-mailed her! so fingers crossed! lets see what she tells me!

Quote: Originally Posted by Sannjn Hi All... This is my first time posting although I have been reading the boards for the past couple of weeks. I want to get married at Dreams Tulum in June 2008. I'm getting a little frustrated with trying to set a date and doing it through email. As we all know, it takes a few days to get a response and that is ok because I understand they are busy. But I'm trying to set a date and the date I want isn't available, then in another email a new date isn't available, then another email confirms a date and time, then another email says that 'unfortunately' it isn't available and to pick anothe date. I just want to set a date and it is taking FOREVER! I just sent an email saying 'lets start over...what is avaiable on a saturday at 3pm'. I was so excited when I thought I had 'set' the date and felt a huge relief off my chest cause it was finally done...date, time, location. But now...it goes on till in a couple days they tell me some more days...then I reply back...couple more days...I won't be setting a date for another week or two. UGH! Has anyone else had this problem?...how can I make this work better...my anxiety is killing me! unfortunetly I lucked out! Sandra and I talked a few months back and set a date for July 07 2008 But Fh had to bump it due to his work... so I emailed her back and asked for Nov 13 2008 and she said all of November was free and it was mine! sorry i couldnt help... but I did have a question... Im thinking the date is reserved... but I have yet to see a travel agent and book any thing... How do I garantee a date with Sandra without having yet booked anything? I dont know the next step? Do I see a travel agent first? get our stuff booked? and then talk to sandra again and tell her the date for certian? do I need to give her a deposit to secure that date? she's never mentioned it as of yet... Thanks

Thank you all! I cant wait to marry my best friend!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by TammyB Awe that's a great story.. OK OK I have to ask. Did you wear every ring that he asked you to marry him? I did wear them! most of the day... at some points they all start to hurt! lol! so I'd stick them in my pocket, but put them on again later... How do I post pics or do I have to wait until I have enough points?

Quote: Originally Posted by michelle08 That is a very cute story!!!! Perfect ending to a great day! What are you going to do with all the plastic rings? def going to keep them! Im thinking I may turn them into a key chain! I collect key chains like a mad woman! so something like that might work! Thank you for the comments

So my FH and I dont always do things in order...lol! we had been talking about marriage for some time... and in early July he and I went shopping for rings and found "the one" long story short... he was keeping the ring until he was ready to propose... He didnt want it to be something we just decided to do.. he wanted to be the one being romantic and he wanted to officially ask me! so this past weekend him and I went to Disneyland for our vacation, and on our final day at 7am in the morning right there in front of the park, by the flower Mickey we were getting our picture taken and he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him... only thing is... it was a BIG plastic ring! who cares? I loved it! I was saying yes no matter what!!! I was so happy! w then about an hour later him and I are taking pics infront of Cinderella's castle and he gets down on one knee yet again and proposes... lol! to my surprise! another HUGE hunk of plastic green ring! (my birthstone) once again I accept and we go on our way... Im obviously thinking he's nuts now! lol so then we walk thru the park and head over to California Adventure and go on my FAVORITE ride! The Tower of Terror!!! and for anyone who does not know this ride its an elevator type ride that goes up 13 stories and drops... so we hit the top of the ride... and as the camera is taking our picture he pulls out another big ring! and asks again! lol! this time its a blue colored one! it doesnt end there! lol! after a few hours I figure thats it! no more big plastic rings! he's done proposing for the day! lol! but nope! at a romantic dinner him and I are talking and he pulls out a pink one and proposes yet again! and once again I accept! he tells me "thats it" no more! and that we are now OFFICIALLY engaged!!! so at the end of a 16hour day at Disneyland and California adventure we decide to call it a night and head back to our hotel after the fireworks... but first he wanted to go to the castle first and take some night pictures... we head around back and spot Snow Whites wishing well... and he tells me to turn around and make a wish! as Im doing so he pulls out the real ring and gets down on one knee and says "I made a wish too! and my wish came true! my wish was you!" and he asked me to marry him again! but with tears in his eyes! as we both stood there in total bliss the bells in the castle start going off ! it was so pretty! like out of a movie! I couldnt be any happier!!! he is the love of my life and my best friend!!! THANKS FOR READING!!! I would post pics... if I knew how...

Thanks for that

Quote: Originally Posted by Matt Adcock Just so you know, Professional photography at an mayan ruin like: Tulum, Coba, Chichen Itza, and any BIG public spot, is forbidden by mexican govt. I'm not saying it hasnt been done before, but the brass tax on the matter is that ya just can't do it. There is a major permit process and we have yet to investigate this yet. ICK! forget that! hahaha! Photography seems to be taking up a big chunk of our budget! adding tax and such.... I dont want to go thru the hassell Im not too worried... the beach should be fine Thanks for the info though I actually LOVE LOVE LOVE your work and wish you were in my budget other wise I'd use you in a heartbeat! I mentioned in another thread Id sell my first born to get photographs done by you two lol! your work is amazing!!!! we'll see...

^ I e-mailed Elizabeth Medina and got her price quotes... but it mentions nothing about a TTDS? are you just splitting up your time?

OMG!!!!!! you two are so so so cute! You are a perfect match!!!! Im so happy you have found eachother!!!! <3

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak Sol might be having email issues if the address used came out of a server based in Mexico... I think a lot of people have had issues down there with email ever since the hurricane went thru... I managed to get a price quote pretty quick from her.... actually within 2 hours... try her again... she might get back to you sooner...

thanks so much for this review! you summed it up really good! If I have any questions... Ill be sure to ask ps) you prob will hear from me