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Quote: Originally Posted by rabbitnow So...new day and and this point no use making more fuss now. Me and all my guest are moving over to Dreams Cancun. I have studies all there is to know about the resort and even if it's not what I have dreamed of it's what we will make of it. My FI is being supper dupper cool about the whole thing and I am looking forward to getting there tomorow to scout everything out. I'm so happy to hear that you are feeling better about everything today. I can't wait for you to get back so we can read your review and see your wonderful pictures. You will always be a Dreams Tulum bride to us!

How dare you say you're stuff isn't as good as everyone elses. It's fabulous! I posted a link in the DT thread so that all the DT brides who are thinking so much about you right now can see all your beautiful stuff

Hey ladies, check out Trish's planning thread: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...007#post557349 I often miss stuff like this that I would have liked to see about our brides, so I thought I'd post a link for those of you who are interested

Quote: Originally Posted by jennyatk I really hope Landy is as organized as you say! I am getting married in May 27 09 I have a TA who has been great with getting all the paperwork and everything together but! As I was on here reading as everyone else I got a bit worried about the deposit because I thought my day was locked in stone but I never paid and we booked back in June. So am I booked under the old or new?? Because now that I have brought it up she wants a deposit. So I sent my TA an email telling her my concern about me being confirmed and this deposit thing. Also in the guide it states you and your witness must be there four business days before the wedding well we will only be there 3 and Landy has written emails saying this is ok but when Landy recently responded she wrote something else in the email!! Completely different from what I have been told and reassured of. Everything has been soo inconsistent and it has me a bit worried and I'm a pretty laid back person! I know they say a lot of things and end up doing something different from what I have read on other posts but wow a little consistancy would be nice! Yeah, unfortunetly they don't keep track of what they tell you, they can't look up a person's file each time they are responding to an email, so they forget what they told you before. They are getting emails from probably about 500 brides right now (all the brides for the next year or two) so they can't possibly keep it straight - so when they make exceptions they forget and contradict that in the next email. Just save your emails as proof for when you meet them. As an example, I got an email a few weeks AFTER I got married answering some of my questions! I was a little surprised she didn't remember me, but then again, there are so many brides.

Quote: Originally Posted by B&J2008 I'm sure that is what they are doing, and I'm ok with waiting, just a day or so anyway. I just wish that if they don't know by tomorrow, we can just go ahead and move forward with switching to the other resort. At least so I can have some peace of mind!!! haha I totally wasn't going to tell any of my guests, but I told two of my best friends that are going and they were totally cool with it. I was kinda relieved, wasn't sure if they would freak out or not. I think that is the right approach, I can't believe you are managing to be rational Wait a day or two and then put your foot down and say "this is enough, I'm switching" of course your family and friends will be supportive. They will all be feeling so bad for you, and really it won't affect their vacation much. Quote: Originally Posted by dreamstbride OMG!!!!! Stephanie! You are such an amazing person! Thank you for posting the resort review and pics! You are like our "dreams" angel! THANK YOU!!! You are truly the best! Im positive you have just calmed down more than just me with that post! It wasn't much, but I'm glad it helped a little Quote: Originally Posted by dreamstbride I am still very stressed! But I believe everything happens for a reason. And I believe everything will work out! here's hoping! with fingers crossed! Great attitude! I'm off to bed and hope that you beautiful ladies will be able to get some sleep tonight. Brides need their beauty sleep

well they re-scheduled Anna very quickly so that has to give you some piece of mind that if the same needs to be done for you (brooke and trish) they will do it too, they are just waiting another day or two to make sure it's absolutely necessary before they do the switch.

The other resort some people are supposedly being moved to (although none of our brides yet) is Secrets Silversand. It's a new resort just opened in August. A search of BDW turned up nothing, here is the trip advisor site and reviews Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun (Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya) - Resort Reviews - TripAdvisor On the right column, down a bit, there is a link (I can't post it here) for traveller photos and videos, "view all photos". The reviews are mixed so far but not that bad considering a very new resort. The Secrets resorts are higher class than Dreams (more expensive!), although they are also adults only (but maybe they are making exceptions given these circumstances?). If I was in the position and given the choice between Secrets Silversand and Dreams Cancun, I'm not sure which I would pick (then again, I haven't taken the time to read the reviews, I just looked at the pics). Secrets has a more modern decor (nice furniture!). The beach seems equally as bad at DT (maybe worse) but there is a nice infinity pool (pool which overlooks the ocean). You would likely be the first wedding - which means they would be less organized, although maybe Landy could go over there to do it, and they would probably be very accomodating since it's their first and since the resort can't possibly be that busy. At least both of the alternative resorts being offered are good resorts - can you imagine if they were offering a crappy alternative (or worse - none at all!)

Hi ladies, In order to help out the brides being moved to Dreams Cancun who have very little time to research info about this resort, I did a quick search and pulled up a quick list of reviews, pics and site visits in case you want to do some reading. I only did a quick search (honestly, only took like 15 mins) so this is by no means an exhaustive list, but at least a starting point, along with of course the huge Dreams Cancun thread. Maybe this info is already on there somewhere but the thread is so long I couldn't check. reviews w pics http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t28721 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t24623 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t16783 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t19910 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7752 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t10643 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t10938 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t5609 reviews - no pics http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t15443 pics Kat and Ryan James & Carols Wedding Story on Vimeo http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t15989 Flickr: amylj715's Photostream site visit review w/ pics http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t26412 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...322#post427252 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t15401 site visit (no pics) http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t5561

I've heard that the surgery (not sure which type or both) causes night vision problems - not at first but after many years. Lights are all very blurry. One guy I know says it's so bad he probably shouldn't drive at night. Anyone else hear this? This is why I haven't had it done.

why was everything from our DT thread moved over to a new thread? I understand they want to put all the talk about the closure in one place, but still, I think all DT brides are very attached to this thread and if they want to post here rather than in another thread they should be able to. There is a difference between DT brides discussing it here and with everyone discussing it on a seperate thread. I don't know, maybe I'm the only one who feels this way (since I am quite attached to my thread!)

I wonder if Landy and Lizette will be going over to Dreams Cancun to help the coordinators there handle the weddings. Why couldn't they have shut down the resort last month when there was no weddings from BDW members!!! Prime hurricane month (sept) would be a much better time for this!

Quote: Originally Posted by rabbitnow We had trips planned for excursion, fishing trips and bond fire planned - now I have found out that Cancun does not allow bondfires on the beach so we have to think of another rehersal party for everyone and figurea out how to do other excursions and fishing trips - all in the next DAY!!!! Anna, I think it's probably best to let some of those plans go. As disappointing as it is, it's not worth it for you to drive yourself nuts trying to re-plan everything. there will be many excursions available from the resort - maybe you can just chose one and chose a day when you arrive and suggest it to your guests and whoever goes goes. Honestly, I know this is so upsetting, but I think you will just make it worse for youself it you try to re-plan everything. I am an economist so I guess I think of stuff in a cost/benefit way. I think the cost to you of stressing over this and re-plannign it is not worth the benefit of a bonfire, rehersal dinner or excursion. You could just do a rehersal dinner at the buffet restaurant, and although it won't be great as what you had previously planned, at least it will be simple and easy to organize rather than killing youself trying to put together something more complicated. I hope I'm not upsetting you more, I'm just trying to help. I know with the position you are in it's hard to think objectively. This message goes for all brides getting married in the next week - my advice is to abandon all detailed & complicated planning and go for a simple, easy approach so that you will be happy and enjoy your vacation and wedding rather than stressing.

Dearest DT brides, I am so sad and upset for all of you. You have spent so much time planning the perfect wedding, and it's so awful to think all that effort might go to waste. For all those of you who aren't leaving in the next week, I would say just hang tight. I know you are stressing like crazy, the only thing I say to try to make you feel better is just be greatful that you aren't one of the ones leaving/getting married in the next few days. There is good chance everything will be back to normal in a week or two, so there is no point stressing until you know for sure that your wedding will be affected. To Trish, Brooke and Anna, Wow, what a nightmare. It sounds like you will all be moved to another resort. While I know this must be SO upseting (you picked Dreams Tulum for a reason!) just try to look on the bright side, at least your wedding will still be going forward. I don't know the secrets resort but I know Dreams Cancun is a beatiful resort - even though you may be thinking of all the disadvantages, there are advantages too (i.e. shorter trip from airport, being close to all the awesome activities in Cancun, etc). Really, as awful as this is, it could be so much worse. At least you are still getting married, under the sun and next to the ocean, with your husband at your side and your family/friends there to support you. While all the details may not be right, come your wedding day that doesn't matter. What does matter is that enjoy yourself, and you will only be able to do that if you let go of all the details. There is nothing you can do at this point, so just try to have a positive attitude and hope for the best. Bring all your stuff with you and they can likely do all the decor or other special arrangements you had planned, but if they can't it won't ruin your day. Just remember that this is suppose to be a fun and wonderful time in your life and if you let this news spoil it for you (by getting upset and stressed) you will never get this time back. So just try to approach it with an adventurous attitude, because you will definitely have quite the story to tell about your wedding. As for the photographer thing (that trish and brooke are sharing Jean-Marcus) don't worry, even on the off chance you do end up at different resorts he could travel from one resort to another, you don't absolutely need to be at the same resorts (although chances are they will do that for you).

Quote: Originally Posted by sgbrown In response to another post I read, I'm so bummed you can't get the $20 menu at venues other than the ballroom (or $18 in my case since I've been told I can have the 2007-2008 prices). I'm still hoping that I'll be able to have my reception at the Seaside Grill but I wasn't planning on spending $45 a person! I wonder if I should try emailing Landy/Lizet and asking again. I know it sounds sneaky, but sometimes I get the feeling that they say one thing to one person, and then something completely different to someone else... NOOO! There is a 20$ option at all the restaurants, it's the regular restaurant menu! It's only for the beach reception and the pool reception that we are unsure if there is a 20$ option (seeing as there is no "regular" menu because those locations aren't restaurants). So if you want to go to the seaside grill, you can do that and only pay 20$ per person but you will have to choose a meal from the regular restaurant menu (they have chicken, several steaks, fish I think, etc). This will not be as fancy (and probably not as many courses) as the silver or gold menu. Quote: Originally Posted by Theresa08 The menu at the beach or near the pool is the same menu in the wedding guide. However, if you do a buffet, it is completely different. Here is the Golden Buffet Menu that was sent to me in July. Soup Asparagus cream with parmesan cheese grissini Main Course Beef medallions and mushrooms in red wine sauce Fish rolls with shrimp and lentil ragout Chicken Escalope marinated with fine herbs Truffle potato Soufflé Eggplant napoleon with baked zucchini Rice with vegetables Desserts Sacher cake Blueberry mousse Amaretto Cake Fruits napoleon This is the GOLD menu option, which is not what we were talking about. This costs 65$ per person (55$ old guide). We are talking about the 20$ basic menu option. We are unsure if the 20$ basic menu is available at the pool or on the beach or if you are forced to go with the silver or gold menus (which are much more expensive).

Hi ladies, I just want you to know that now that we can only edit our posts within 1 hour of posting them, it's become really hard for me to update the info on page 1. The only way to do it is to PM a mod. This is very time consuming, as it takes much longer to explain to them what to do then it did before to just do it myself. And I used to update page 1 almost every day, mostly the bride list section but other parts too. The fact that I can't edit it any more is very discouraging. Anyways, this is why I haven't posted the info of the newer brides this week. I am debating how to move forward - keep asking the mod to make changes or just stop completely. For the few months after my wedding I loved spending a lot of time on this forum, but in the past month or two I've been spending less time on here. I still come on a couple times a day for a few minutes, but PMing mods to make changes takes up more time than that.

Quote: Originally Posted by Callie Hi gals, what kind of shoes did you/are you planning to wear on the big day? Is it possible to go barefoot, or is the sand/concrete from the room to the wedding site too hot or rough at DT? I wore slip on sandals to walk from the room up to behind the seaside grill, then I slipped them off and left them there to walk down the "aisle" barefoot.

wow, it's crazy the way they are treating you. I think you need to cut them out of your life. But even if you can't go that far to cut them out of your life, you definitely should not invite them to your wedding. They are going to make you so miserable. I don't know your DW plans but if I were you I would just do a small wedding and invite like maybe a dozen people and not the parents and don't even tell them until you get back. They may hate you but it's 100% their own fault that you can't even trust them to not ruin your wedding. EDIT: I was just reading back a bit and saw that you emailed them an ultimatum. Good for you! I also forgot to mention that the fact that this has caused you serious health issues is appalling and in my mind means you have no choice but to cut them off, your health comes before a crappy parental relationship.

I did the same thing as DanielleNDereck, for my photo DVDs I got from my phtographer. I used these (bought the pack of 120 labels for 20$ at Wal-Mart) You don't need to buy the "CD label Kits" they sell for more money, just buy the labels. Memorex has a free software you download, then you just pop any pic you want on the template, move it around and add text and hit print! I have about a third of the pack left that I had put up for sale with my other stuff but never sold. I think I was selling 1/3 of the pack for 1/3 of the purchase price (i.e. 20 sheets = 40 labels for 7$). I will ship for free to a Canadian lady (likely not worth selling to somebody in the US due to higher shipping cost, customs etc).

Quote: Originally Posted by chandrathebride I was going back over the crucial first page info, I came across the "Ballroom normal menu (i.e. 20$ option, not silver or gold menu)" attachment.... I knew there was a $20 option, nicely enough, but never knew exactly what it was...is this it, whether you or on the beach, by the pool, anywhere? Not just the ballroom I mean? Hum, not sure about the pool or the beach. The idea behind teh 20$ option is that for the restaurants, you just get the regular restaurant menu and the 20$ is a service charge for having a group. so then somebody asked "what about the ballroom, is there a 20$ option? (seeing as there is no "regular restaurant menu" at the ballroom)" and that bride was given this information, which I then posted. You should ask about whether there is a 20$ option for the beach or the pool. Maybe they use the regular menu from Seaside Grill or El Patio (since those restaurants are the closest) or maybe they use the same menu as the ballroom, or maybe a different one altogether? (or maybe even no 20$ option). Let us know what they tell you - I'd like to add the info to the first page. Quote: Originally Posted by neen question - i just noticed in the wedding guide that they charge $18 per table for linens (and then $18/$18 for overlay)...so does that mean I'm going to pay $18 per table just for the standard white tablecloth and napkins? if that's the case, that's fine, I just want to make sure I'm accounting for it in my budget. No, white linens are always included with any package, you only pay if you want colored linens.

you could wear any veil low on your head like that - long or short, wide, pouffy or slim. Where you wear it is just a matter of personal preference.

we just put ours in a little dish on the table, here's a pic Otherwise my husband would have just put both in his pocket

Quote: Originally Posted by ERnurse So after reading a post a while ago and randomly thinking about it yesterday night, I hadn't had a clue..... but i know you girls always have the answer!!! Once you are pronounced hubby and wife, and you take your walk down the aisle... when the aisle ends, where do you go from there? It just seems like that would be a really awkward situation. Do you just stand there at the end of the aisle and wait for everyone to join you, do you do a "U" turn and walk right back to ceremony area where everyone is seated to chat. I just don't want to feel like a fool at that moment, so I was wondering what some of you did and what some of you are planning on doing. Thank you, ~Julie Our family walked down the aisle after we got to the "end" of it and we all hugged and stuff like that and then walked over to the table where the champagne was set up for a toast. If you are worried about them not following you, why not tell your bridal part and your parents to go first, and then everyone else will follow after that.

we're not using this thread anymore, please see this one: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t25646

Quote: Originally Posted by jennyjean7 Hi everyone! I was trying to find that list of brides to add myself to the list, but couldn't find it :-( So here is my post to introduce myself in the specific thread for the resort! My wedding date is March 17, 2009...I didn't realize it was St Patty's day until after someone told me...then I saw that the resort will be serving green beer on that day The bride list is on page 1, post number 4: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...646#post471373 I'll have to ask one of the mods to add you to our list, as the new rules don't allow us to edit our posts after more than an hour

you can find pictures of the ballrooms (in the convention center) on page 2 of the Dreams Tulum thread (it's a sticky in the Mayan Riviera area)