chandrathebride

AMAZINGLY detailed review Jody. Sounds like it really worked out for you--I am so happy. Congrats on being a Mrs.!

SOOO sorry about the reopening right after when you needed it. But thrilled that you are having a great time--can't wait to see/hear the details upon your return. Have an amazing wedding day!

yay! we can get back on track now! wow! what a long time coming--over a month! i can hardly believe it is real--in fact, i am worried that i will wake up tomorrow and it will be closed again. yes, sorry, I won't be giving a review until march '09 now. i think priscillas of boston has some good bridesamaid dresses--that company carries Melissa Sweet, right? (One of my faves.)

What terrific news---I can hardly believe it. I just really hope this is for good, ya know? Well, know we can get back to the original thread and the basic planning we were all doing. Who is the next DT bride that will actually be married at DT?

yay! so excited for you! you looked wonderful--thanks for the honesty about the photog. can't wait to see more!

carina! congrats! i am so happy for you and sounds like, overall, things went well. thanks for being so honest about the photog. etc. can't wait to see more--you really looked beautiful--loved the dress and the sunflower in your bouquet. i had always thought if i had a wedding at home in nor cal i would do all sunflowers---never considered it for mexico but you made it work!

Thanks everyone for your support! All the good thoughts and prayers are REALLY appreciated. Yeah, it's true what they say: you don't have much if you don't have your health. Lesson for all: during this trying time, be sure to take care especially good care of your health (and your FI's too!) b/c stress can seriously be a killer! Sleep/exercise/good food/vitamins--whatever works for you don't forget about!

Hi Girls--I have been out of the loop for a bit because, gulp, FI and I have decided to postpone our wedding--from 11/21 to, hopefully, sometime in 3/09. I have been dealing with some health problems, and in combination with not wanting to "settle," we decided that was best for us. I was originally told by both VP Kevin, (over email) and Daniel, (over phone) that our guests would get the same rates in March as they had originally booked for in November. Now, in email exchanges, we are, seemingly, having some trouble keeping Daniel to his word. But hoping to get that cleared up in the next day or two. (Will let you guys know what ultimately happens.) Anyway, I am hoping that things are resolved asap for you girls still.... and wanted to let you guys know my plans in case anyone is thinking about doing the same thing.

YAY TRISH! You look wonderful--seems like everything worked out. I am so pleased for you!

Thanks for all the info ladies.... it is really appreciated. i don't have anything new to report, as I am supposed to speak to Daniel tomorrow and know for sure whether I get moved or not--for a 11/21/08 wedding.

Hi "P" Girls! I just spoke with Dreams Talum sales director today and was told that there is a very good chance I would be moved--will know by Thursday. So I am considering my options. Original DT brides Brooke and Trish seemed to think P worked out well... I am so freakin' exhausted with all of this, because until today, I was till doing things for DT. Can someone direct me to pictures and reviews that can be found in this thread? THANK YOU!

I spoke with Daniel, the Sales Coordinator at DT, and he told me that people who are arriving by 11/15 are having the option of being moved. (I couldn't understand if it is a complete requirement or not--sorry.) He is calling me on Thursday to tell me whether I have to be moved or not since I arrive on the 11/16. Unfortunately, he said they hadn't ever received my information from Kevin, the VP, who I emailed earlier this month to make sure he had my info. ARGHH! So, I guess I wanted to give another November brides a head's up--they didn't have my info, let's make sure they have yours!

Welcome back Trish! SOOOO pleased that things went well for you, and sounds like for Brooke, too. Carina, congrats on being official on Wed. (it feels really good!) and glad that you at least now know where you are going. That has to be a relief.

YAY Trish and Brooke! We are all thinking about you! Can't wait to hear about your fabulous weddings!

October girls, I am so sorry! I guess at least we now know where you won't be married--DT. So sad.

I asked this question on our normal DT thread also.... Just wondering---is anybody else NOT working with a TA? If so, would you mind PMing me? I would appreciate being able to communicate with someone else who is in the same situation as I am.

Just wondering---is anybody else NOT working with a TA? If so, would you mind PMing me? I would appreciate being able to communicate with someone else who is in the same situation as I am.

Quote: Originally Posted by cendcar Pleasant Holidays has just contacted me to see if I would like to change resorts. Basically I would cancel everything with Dreams and start over with another place. I wanted to punch her through the phone...is she crazy? Do this all over again? I told her if we continue with DT and we end up moving, at least we would have Landy re-direct everyone over to the other resort and she would still organize everything. I also let her know that I want to stay at Paradisus if we have to change resorts and that she should work really hard to make that an option. Does anyone know what the special circumstance is for Trish and Brooke in regards to how they got PRC? I am assuming it was bc of the photographer. Well, if I do not get a solid answer by Friday, I am going to send an email to all those V.P.'s Landy, my TA , and Pleasant Holidays and demand that they move my whole wedding party and the ones staying in Playa, to PRC..... Do you think this would work? yesterday i had tried to find out from tammy what the special circumstances were that made trish and brooke go to Para., because she seemed to have some inside knowledge, but have not heard back. honestly though, shouldn't we all have the same options if we all originally booked at DT? (yes, frustration is really starting to kick in, I am sure you can tell.) DC does not seem to be where any of us want to be--I mean none of booked anywhere in Cancun for a reason.

Chandra and Eli November 21st, 2008 approx. 45 booked Most questions I have are expressed above by other would-be Dreams Tulum brides. I am most concerned with understanding the date by which if DT does not open, I would be told I am being moved to another location. Secondly, I have about 10 guests who have recently decided to come to my wedding, but have not been able to book due to the closing... that is about 1/4 of my wedding party. I am afraid that by the time DT is opened it will be "too late" for these guests to book at all. It is extremely frustrating to know that, had it not been for this forum, I would have NO IDEA that Dreams Tulum is closed, as nobody from the organization has communicated with me or any of my guests, and my wedding is less than 2 months away. I find this very unprofessional. I would feel this way even if I were just vacationing there--let alone having the biggest day of my life at this resort. For all the money we are bringing to the resort, I believe we should be given better treatment. I realize that the closing is somewhat out of DT's control, but reaching out and communicating with guests who are planning weddings there in a matter of months is definitely within their control and absolutely something they should be doing.

As said above, I really appreciate people like Tammy who are working their tushies off to try and help us out--hopefully the TAs can get some info for us. Not sure if there are others out there like me who don't have a TA (stupid move on my part, although hindsight is 20/20 I guess)--but I think there is a certain level of responsibility that falls on the resorts themselves to be in communication with their guests--especially brides.

Tammy---could you please explain in more detail what you mean by this? "The reason trish and brooke were moved to paradisus is because their weddings had some other elements to it that made dreams cancun and silversand not an option for them." Can'twait, Amesharpe, Carina, I'm in too. I wasn't on the forum much today and wow, I missed a lot. Thanks so much for taking the lead--let me know how to move forward. This is all very discouraging, and like someone said above, I am so over trying to plan anything new--honestly the first time was rough enough, as I am sure we will all agree. I thank everyone for their postings, and really appreciate the sisterhood on this forum.

Sounds like things are working out, Trish! Thank goodness, after such a rocky beginning! Woo hoo!

Quote: Originally Posted by amesharpe I love your brother Trish- You all have the right attitude. I'm sure we'll all look back at this one day and remember the fact that it's just a day. The marriage is what really matters! I can't wait to hear from you when you're back! Your brother has the right idea! Congrats ahead of time! Can't wait to hear all the details upon your return! We love you and are sending all good thoughts your way!

Quote: Originally Posted by MonoAmor I agree. I think Dreams Cancun is a nice place, but we have been to Cancun before and really dont want to have our wedding there. I love how isolated Dreams Tulum was compared to the Cancun places. I am hoping that they will consider sending us to Puerto Aventuras if it comes down to that. Eeeek--pushed back a whole other week? I was really hoping things would be wrapped up by the 6th. Yes, I am with you girls--there is a reason that I didn't book at Cancun to begin with; I don't want to be where it is so crowded and like party central. Puerto Aventuras sounds like a better option. Does anyone know if that would be considered since they are only opening next moth? I wonder if they would even be experienced enough to do weddings?

Hi Girls--I am a November bride and my FI have decided to wait and see what happens at DT versus looking elsewhere. Honestly, I am not sure I can deal with trying to plan for somewhere else in less than a month---mostly my concern would be trying to get everything worked out for all my guests when they are expecting DT. I think our plan is going to be to do DT or wherever they would send us--Cancun, etc. I do wish that they were more professional as SB was saying, and that something got sent to all of us. I do want to say that I really appreciate everyone on here! It's kind of my saving grace right now. Thank you.