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Quote: Originally Posted by neen that's so exciting - congrats on getting your date confirmed!!! we're about to send out our save the date cards so I've been working on our wedding website and figured i'd see if anyone here wants to check it out...i'm having some trouble figuring out what other FAQs I should include...let me know if you think of any!!! Welcome Lookin' good! I just started writing for our website... it is tougher than expected, huh I think it looks great! Hope you are having a nice weekend! Kate

We are having a back yard BBQ... no gifts. Just a chance to introduce family & friends... especially because they will be going on vacation together!

We actually planned the trip to Beaver Creek over President's weekend so that another couple, he is in the US Army based in Colorado Springs and on his way to Iraq. Before we left, everyone asked if I thought there would be a proposal... and I said no (and believed no) because it was also Valentine's Day and he always said that he wasn't going to let Hallmark dictate his actions... whatever that means, right? So Valentine's Day was our first night, just us two were there at that point and we went on this amazing sleigh ride up to the top of the mountain and had a 5 course meal... so you think he proposed then, right? Nope. He waited until the last night of our, amazing by the way, trip. After it was just us two lying in bed talking about our favorite memories from the trip. We were cuddling and he asked me if I wanted to make another memory and showed me the ring! OK, it was DARK and I can't see without my contacts so he had to tell me what it was but it was sweet! We got up and sat by the fire, ate ice cream and day dreamed about our relationship this far and our future! Even cuter is that when he called to ask my Dad's permission, he asked him to keep it a secret so that I could tell my Mom myself... awww.... And also, we only talked about rings once and I swore coming out of that conversation is that he didn't want any help picking it out. Somehow he remembered the designer I liked, three bands and figured it out from there! So I got my dream ring without helping him out!!!! Still don't know how he pulled that off without ANYONE knowing? That's why I love him!

very cute!!!

welcome.... word to the wise from another newbie... things take a little longer than you think. It is easier to plan a destination... but the communication is slower... hope that makes since. Now sit back, relax and have fun!

On a positive note... at least you picked a place with dozens of places to chose from if you have to switch! At least it's not Fiji or a remote island with no choices! Thinking of you.... good luck and be STRONG!!! Quote: Originally Posted by cmmdee I agree. Just call and ask to speak with the manager if they say she's busy again. Tell them you are a bride who is getting married there in FIVE weeks and have gotten ZERO responses within the last two weeks. That's just poor customer service. Sometimes my WC takes a few days to get back but never weeks. I bet once you have the manager, all of that will change. You are right to feel a little nervous but maybe the WC doesn't think it's as big of a deal (eventhough that is INSANE). Go straight to the manager! Good luck!

My advice is to call the manager of the resort and tell them that they are in jepordy of losing your business if you do not hear from the WC soon. I'm pretty sure you will get a response then. Especially because there are DOZENS of resorts that would love to host your wedding in Cancun. Quote: Originally Posted by Beba0301 Yes I have tried calling and they just tell me that she is busy. Should I be worried that I have not received my contract yet?

Sunbride you are my hero... I picked my colors... my sisters (bridesmaids) are going to wear yellow... and all of my other guests are going to wear blue and white and khaki... the yellow tables are perfect!

I'm going to join you girls as sitting ducks... I didn't know that cocktails were such an important part of wedding planning, LOL. I need to just relax but it is hard!!! I don't know if this is news to you girls but I was told prices should be published in 1-2 weeks... but I am thinking more realistically 2-3. My TA and I are planning on talking again at that time. I heard this from her, and from another TA when I comparison shopped and the Dreams 1-866 number. That would put us at around May1st which is I think the goal to have 2009 rates published. This gave me hope! Quote: Originally Posted by Krystalranee I agree! I feel like a sitting duck, just waiting. My sister and I have May 29, 2009 booked but really want to get STD set out to family and friends. I would love to send some additional information with the STD. Such as, our travel agents card, passport information for those who have not yet gotten theirs, as well as 3 different quotes (7day, 5day and 3day). Speaking of STD's, has anyone sent additional information with theirs or is it just supposed to be the card/magnet? I just don't want everyone to try and contact ME with all different questions, when infact they should be talking to our agent. Thanks for the help and COQUETAYLOCA I hope you get the date you want.

quick question: I know you brought the turqui=oise fabric for the gazebo... did you bring the white as well... maybe a silly question!!

that's an idea... I'm not worried for us... it's OUR wedding. Just for our guests and cheap family members :-) PS you girls ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

maybe I should bump up the date to november! oh wait... duck hunting season... not going to fly. but thanks for the info! I guess we are at $250pp per night.... it wouldn't have been so bad if the TA wouldn't have told me just under $3000 total (2 people w/air 7/7)... and now it is $4500. I don't know what to do!

I hear you... in the same boat.

hey there... good luck to you!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by neen i am getting married at DT in Jan 09 and the group rate they sent me for the standard hacienda rooms is $210/pp per night. What did they quote you vs. what you just received? I think the total package for a week in a junior suite + air was $4500 for two... she had originally told me $3200 for a suite. And the air was not direct, I looked up a direct flight and it was $549pp... which I think is reasonable. I guess the room is at about $243pp per night... which isn't too far off.... just a lot more than expected!!! How did you handle this with family? What was there total package price?? Were there any discounts for being a wedding party?

Hi everyone... I was wondering if you could help me out by telling me what you and your guests paid for your trip/stay at Dreams Tulum. I just got a quote twice as much as told to me over the phone in our consulation(TA)... Thanks!

She hasn't gotten back to me to collect my deposit... but the plan is Bill & Kate February 27, 2009!!!!

Hello! Welcome... I am new and procrastinated too... have lots of time left though. If I learn anything good I'll pass it on to you!!! Good luck and don't worry. From what I hear once you get there you say "I want this, this and this" and it is pretty much done!!!

Oh my goodness... they take FOREVER to answer back!!! I submitted my date a few days ago and nothing.... my family is driving me crazy!!!

Thanks everyone!

This picture is stunning. I am in Minneapolis and was wondering if your photographer is available for engagement photos? I was also wondering if he would take pictures and just give us the digital files... we don't want a lot of pictures, just a couple of good ones for our website. Have a great day! Kate

Hi Ladies... I am Kate from the Minneapolis, MN area but am planning a wedding at the Dreams Resort in Tulum, Mexico. The plan is to get married on February 27, 2009.... have requested the date and am waiting to hear back from the resort on how to proceed. I am looking forward to sharing webtime with all of you destination brides. Have a great day, Kate