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Quote: Originally Posted by evie Yes we are still here Kee Lac. I am set for May 16th, 2009, at El Covento in Old San Juan. I am trying to decide between a DJ or Band. The hotel has a wedding planner and she gave me a lot of choices for music. She suggested a string quarter for the ceremony with a soprano singing the ava maria, a guitar duo for the cocktail hour, a DJ for the ceremony and a bomba/plena band for 45 minutes as a surprise for the ceremony. Sounds good to me. Samantha-so nice to hear from you. The dress was one of the ones I emailed you. The Anne Barge one. I created my own save the date cards on zazzle.com. I used a photo of the hotel as suggested by others on this forum as the cover of the save the date card. You can make your own stamps, etc.. on zazzle. It's a good site. Evie, your wedding is going to be gorgeous! I was wondering if El Convento can do really small weddings (10 to 25 guests) and are they expensive? I was looking into PR previously and wanted to use a venue on Isla Verde side. My DH has been calling and emailing with no response back. I was so discouraged that I gave up on that venue. Would you mind sharing any info you have for El Convento. Are you getting married at the church across the street? It's a beautiful place. Thank you

Hi ladies! I was wondering are you going to be doing any shopping outside of the resort? I was reading that PDC's 5th Ave. is about 45 minutes away from DT. If you are going to do any shopping there are you going to rent a car, taxi, or take a shuttle? I really do like this resort but I'm having a tough time deciding if I want to stay here. I know it's farther away which can be good or bad. I like that it is secluded but how secluded is it? Also, I was reading SunBrides's review on DT and mentioned that the beach was terrible. I love the beach...is it really that bad? I see that you can get married in the chapel or on the beach...is there a charge to have the ceremony on the beach since they don't have a gazebo? Maybe I missed this conversation but is it true that you can use an outside photographer? I remember hearing earlier this year that Dreams wasn't allowing outside photographers. Two more questions I promise. Are the in-house photographers any good? and is it true that DT offers more thand DPA? Thanks for your help

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss I think it should be up to your FI. If he decides to have a groomsman...I think a low key memorial will be great. Maybe have one of the bridesmaid and groomsman walk down and place a flower on the chair. The couple will be there in spirit. Again, my condolences to the family of the couple

Quote: Originally Posted by MarieSam I'm a Riviera Maya bride so I'm biased, but my vote goes for the RM!!!! Hey girlie, your wedding website is beautiful. I hope you don't mind me checking it out I may have some questions to ask you about your location.

Welcome to the forum! That's what I'm having a tough time deciding on as well.

Great review! I'm glad you had a great time. Congrats on becoming a Mrs!

Here is the thread about a girl who got married there last month. Sorry I don't know how to link it on here http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t31186

Welcome to the forum!

Oops I just realized you were looking for a TA not a wedding planner. I read your post to fast to realize until now. Sorry about that In any case if you are looking for a wedding planner I have the information. You can PM me.

Hi, I know another girl from another forum who is getting married in PR. I just emailed her to ask who she is using. Once I get the answer I will let you know.

Mariesam- Thanks for the advice. I will email him

Miriam, welcome to the forum! The resort is gorgeous! I am in love with it. Do you have any wedding package information to share with us? Thank you so much

Quote: Originally Posted by MarieSam I would HIGHLY recommend Sauce Vacations. We met the owner - Ismael Sauceda - of this company during our trip to Cancun in 2006, and he catered to our group of 20+ for the entire week. He brought us to secluded beaches, amazing restaurants and was so reasonably priced. He has since become a close family friend and is the nicest man you'll ever meet ~ he can also get great discounts at the local excursions such as Xel Ha and Xcaret! He will be providing tours and transportation during our entire group of 100+ guests during our wedding next year, with first class vans and buses. Tell him MarieSam sent you!!! Travel and Tours Experts ¡¡ Hi, do you know how much he charges for a shuttle to Playa Del Carmen and Tulum area? I didn't see a price on his site. Thanks

Welcome to the forum! Your DW is going to be gorgeous

Their prices are not bad at all. Thanks for sharing

Hi, I was checking their Cancun Valet's website and have a question. It says that it's not per person but by vehicle. So, if I was traveling with my husband and daughter...it still be the same price for all three of us right? It had confused me a bit. Thanks

Thanks for the review. I'm sorry you had to go through this...especially with the dj that was a no-show. I can't wait to see your pics Congrats on becoming a Mrs!

Great find Thanks for sharing

Hey I just saw airfare to Cancun for $330 dollars! I signed up on this website to alert me with airfare deals...it's called airfarewatchdog.com I think that the airfare prices will go down. I would wait a bit to see what kind of fares you can get. Good luck!

I'm not sure if you wanted to do some shopping but you can check out Dreams Tulum. It's about 30 minutes away from Playa del carmen. This resort is kid friendly as well.

I think it would be great to have a family member perform the sand ceremony. It would be extra special.

The dress is gorgous! I think it looks perfect on you By the way, where did you take that siggy pic? The ocean is so blue

Congrats! Your wedding pics look wonderful The flower girl is a cutie

That dress looks stunning on you! I love the back...it's so sexy! Who is it made by?

Thanks for replying. I'm going to try it out