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Quote: Originally Posted by kate.com Hi Tracy, we were thinking of coming in February. I have a meeting the week of Feb 9th and that was our original plan, so we are thinking of towards the end of the month for 4-5 days. When we first started dating we talked about wanting to go to Vancouver/Whistler someday... and since we are already doing a week at the beach it seemed like the ideal time! We got engaged on a ski trip last year so we want to keep it up... we are not excellent skiiers by any means but we have fun! You'll have to help us figure out where to stay if you have any advice! So how are you having the logo put on your totes? I am trying to figure out how to do that right now... to have them embroidered or screen printed. What does your logo look like? I hear you on all of the little things! Cheers! Hey Kate, glad you are on the mend, hopefully you got a chance to at least enjoy a turkey sandwich!! So if you are coming to Vancouver one the nicest hotel is the Fairmont, its right downtown and beautiful, a little expensive but so worth it! As for Whistler, anywhere in the main village should be ok, we stayed at the Hilton in October and we‘ve stayed at the Sundial Boutique Hotel (small rooms but cute) We finished the labels for the candles and lip balm and are now about to print the luggage tags that will be sent to everyone within the next two weeks!! Yahooooo! We still haven’t put the logos on the tote bags; FI is working on that one! AND I order the last of what was on my list from Century Novelty (awesome site posted by one of the ladies on the forum, great selection cheap prices!) Just think… on Monday we will be saying ‘next MONTH we are getting married’ wow – that just sounds great!! Have a good weekend!

Everything looks amazing Amy!! So only one more sleep and then you leave? You must be soooo excited, happy packing and have a fantastic time!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by sisterofthebrideerica Hello Everyone, We are back!! I want to do a detailed review when I can, but we are leaving for my daughters softball tournament in Las Vegas. We got in last night around 10:30pm.... First the wedding and the trip was amazing! Our final headcount was 87 people and it really was unbelievable. I will say for us the closure did impact our stay a little, but they had almost everything done by the time we left. Just minor things like the planting all over the place, and only two restaurants open each night for dinner the first night my sister was there (all open as of Friday night). The department managers went above and beyond to show their appreciation of the stress that the closure caused us. In my review I will give department managers names because I really think it is important to know them and ask for them if you have special requests. For now I will say that the resort looks great and all of our guests were impressed with the food, service and the details of the wedding and reception. Welcome home! I am so happy that everything went smoothly after all the stress prior to leaving, can't wait to read your review!!

Welcome Heather !! Happy planning!

thanks for the email address! I have just sent her one as well. I have yet to hear back from anyone since I booked back in May!!! Crossing my fingers I will get the quick turnaround you did!!

This is awesome - I just ordered most of what was outstanding on my list - thank you! thank you! thank you!...

Welcome!! Happy planning!

beautiful pics!! You look amazing, loved the shot of you both on the trolley!

Hey Trish, We booked our group back in April and we paid for one week $1769 from Vancouver and $1669 for the guests flying from Toronto (includes taxes), this was for the deluxe garden suite and for the junior suite we paid $1849 from Vancouver and $1749 from Toronto (again inlcudes taxes) we are going in January. Hope that helps! Hi!! Thank you so much for your replies. It seems like you guys are getting way better deals than I've been able to get quoted for. The WC from Dreams gave me an address for group rates but it's not working, does anyone else have one that works? The travel agent we were working with quoted me over $1800 from Vancouver for a week's vacation!! Which seems crazy to me.

Welcome Lauren! I am sure you find all the info you need on the forum to help you make a destination choice. Happy Planning!

Hey Kate – that’s too funny, date twins!! When are you coming to Van/Whistler, right after Mexico? Have you been out here before? We were just up in Whistler mid October for a little getaway, you must be skier?!! From your post the other day it sounds like your planning is on schedule; I just received my totes for the welcome bags so we will put the logo on them this weekend! Like you said .. its all the little things that are left to do!!

Hi Ladies, Just wanted to put a post out there to let you know that I have changed my user name - it was savvyfashions - I changed it to BC Bride2be, sorry for the confusion. thanks!

I am so sorry to hear about your FI's job loss, this economy sucks!

I woke up this morning and the first thought in my head its less than 60 days before we leave!!! OMG I still have so much to do!! I'm not stressed though, its strange ... I have this cool calmness within.. lol I hope it lasts! hehe

Melissa, incredible!! you have thought of everything, your guests will be so impressed! WOW!

Incredible review!! I can't imagine how stressful it was for you when Dreams closed - I am so happy that everything turned out amazing! I can't wait to see the rest of the photos!

welcome to the forum!!

Happy planning!

hehe this is great ... my FI & I met on Lavalife!! I was so tired of all the crappy dates I had been on that past year I was just about delete my profile and he sent me smile I emailed him, we chatted for awhile and when we finally went on our first date I knew he was the one..and I am so thankful I didn't delete my profile that day!!

amazing photos, you are beautiful!!

they look awesome! Love the reply card, vey cute!

BRIDE LIST (NAME & DATE)[/b] Newlyweds: 2007 Tuluminjune - June ?? 2007: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6247 Lucky_K72 and lambert13 - July 4 2007 : http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6886 & http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6896 & http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7590 Laura_b - July 7 2007: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7952 LisaG - August 3 2007 LisaG's photos by resort photog David_and_Laura - October 26 2007: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12951 & Trash the Dress pictures calyx6 - November 3 2007 donandcorri - November 23 2007: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12201 & DonandCorri's photobook DreamsTulumBride - December 12 2007: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12905 & Link to Dreamstulumbride's pics on Elizabeth's blog 2008 bride_2_b08 - January 10 2008 SunBride - April 1 2008 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t18711 & http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t19097 & SunBride's Professional Photos! SaharaTulumWedding - April 10 2008 Leamil - April 19 2008 Leamil's photos by del Sol associate photographer Vincent Iowachik22 - April 26 2008 "I just got back" post & Iowachik22's photos AmyInMI - May 10 2008 Debla1 - May 10 2008 babycow - May 17 2008 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t27334 Babycow's photos by Vanessa Vargas Olive - May 20 2008 Julieanddonnie - May ? 2008 - Julie's review & Julieanddonnie's professional photos (resort photog) & Other photos (non professional) chibi411 - June 4 2008 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t23169 Ellsbells - June 14, 2008 phalstead - June 18,2008 Sannjn - June 23 2008 - Sannjn's review & answer to a few questions monikabrandon2008 - June 27 2008 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t24460 & Monikabrandon's pro pics by cecilia dumas tcole07 - July 26, 2008 Theresa08 - August 18, 2008 Teresa08's review & a few pics ***the following brides were moved to other resorts due to the temporary closure of Dreams Tulum*** rabbitnow - October 7, 2008 – Dreams Cancun Piggy - October 9 - Barcelo Maya Palace Trisha0612 - October 10 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun Trisha0612's LONG Paradisus Review B&J2008 - October 11 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun I'm Back! A Few Non-Pro Teasers w/ few from Jean-Marcus! *Pics* cendcar - October 27 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun Carina's Paradisus Riviera Cancun Review- Part 1 Jodylynn007 - November 1 2008 – Secrets Maroma Beach Mel88 - November 1 2008 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun Alin & Mako - November 8, 08 – Barcelo Maya Palace Nueland - November 12 - Barcelo Maya Palace Dreamstbride - November 13 - Barcelo Maya Palace MonoAmor - November 13 - Barcelo Maya Palace Meggzilla - November 14 - Barcelo Maya Palace ***resort reopened November 15 2008*** Upcoming brides 2008 chandrathebride – (Previously November 21 200 - Postponed (March 2009?) Sisterofthebrideerica – Sister’s wedding November 22 2008 can't wait! - November 28 2008 Bonita - November 29 2008 amy706 - December 5 2008 (Site visit review and pics - Dreams Tulum) Niels408 - December 7, 2008 Callie - December 15 2008 Tulum in December - December 18 2008 Amesharp - December 20 2008 Amodew - December 30 2008 2009 Seahagamy - January 15 2009 SBlake - January 17 2009 Neen - January 17 2009 (Neen's Q & A session with Landy: web-link invalid, will update soon) BC Bride2be - January 23 2009 Lauren & JT - January 24 2009 Melissa24 - January 29 2009 Lulu - February 3, 2009 Dollbird - February 18 2009 soontobeamrs - February 27 2009 jennyjean7 - March 17, 2009 Rachelannmartin - March 18 2009 Teesha - April 9, 2009 411Bride - April 11 2008 WisconsinBride - April 15 2008 April2009Bride - April 24 2009 Dreams425 - April 25 2009 Maxandkatie - May 1 2009 Blkatz - May 2 2009 Ashjanbro - May 5 2009 SGBrown - May 7 2009 Shelleq - May 9 2009 coquetayloca - May 25 2009 Krystalranee - May 29 2009 Lonna14 - June 20 2009 Lindz - June 23 2009 Starlitk - June 27 2009 Rebecca&George - June 29 2009 Amyc - July 18 2009 ERNurse - October 10 2009 BRIDE LIST (DETAILED) Please send me the following information (or whatever you have available if you’re not married yet). It will help other brides in determining who is having some of the same elements as them and they can contact you for questions or read your review for more info on particular aspects. I did the first couple people to get things going (using info from their review). Username Names (optional, first names only) Date & Time Wedding package Wedding extras (and cost charged) Type of ceremony Coordinator Number of guests Ceremony location Reception location Photographer Videographer Review (link) Photos (link) Video (link) Special arrangements / activities (i.e. welcome dinner, special set-up, anything that's not the norm) See my review for …. (i.e. special info people can find in your review) Newlyweds Username: Tuluminjune Date: June 2007 Coordinator: Sandra Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6247 Photos: Snapfish: Share:Registration Username: Lucky_K72 and lambert13 Names: Karen & Jason Date & time: July 4 2007, 10am Coordinator: Sandra Number of guests: 0 (eloped!) Photograpaher: Vanessa Vargas Videographer: Juan Alfredo Salcedo Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6886 & http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6896 & http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7590 Photos: jnklambert - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Username: Laura_b Date & time: July 7 2007, 10am Ceremony location Gazebo next to aqua sport center Photograpaher: Sasha Haagensen Photography (texas) Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7952 See my review to learn about how they painted my flowers and the color leaked! Username: LisaG Name: Lisa Date & Time: August 3, 2007 @ 5pm Wedding package: Dreams Ultimate Wedding Package Type of ceremony: Symbolic Coordinator: Sandra Number of guests: 35 Ceremony location: Beach - by the dive/surf shop Reception location: Terrace of El Patio Photographer: Resort Videographer: Resort Photo link: LisaG's pics (There's a random non-pro dancing pic in there, ignore it.) Username David and Laura Names (see username!) Date & Time October 26, 2007, 4:30pm Number of guests 40 Ceremony location Gazebo next to Aqua Sports Center Reception location El patio Photographer Jean-Marcus Strole (BDW member) Review http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12951 Photos http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12964 Special arrangements / activities: Rehersal dinner at portofino See my review to read about my disappointment with disorganization of wedding/reception, cocktail hour, DJ Username: donandcorri Date & Time: November 23, 2007 Ceremony 3:00pm, Cocktails 5:00pm Dinner/Reception 6:00pm Wedding package:Ultimate Wedding extras (and cost charged): 2 extra boutonniers, 1 BM bouquet & 1 Hair Flower (got 2). (was not charged for any of them) Type of ceremony: Civil Coordinator: Sandra & Landy (I communicated with both prior to the wedding, dealt with Sandra @ the resort & both assisted me on the wedding day - I was a lucky girl & was the only wedding on that day!) Number of guests: 17 Ceremony location: Gazebo next to Seaside Grill Reception location: Wine Cellar in Portofino (was actually supposed to be on the beach beside Seaside Grill but weather didn’t cooperate – we hadn’t discussed a backup plan & I was extremely impressed with how quickly they rearranged everything) Photographer: resort photographer - 36 5x7 pics in an album free with package + 350$ for CD of all 200 (and also BIL) Videographer: resort videographer Photos DonandCorri's photobook(see her post here which describes which pages are pics from the resort photographer and which were done by her BIL: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-30#post508305) Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t12201 Username: SunBride Names: Stephanie and Jean-Yves Date: April 1 2008 Wedding package: free one (wedding in paradise) Wedding extras (and cost): none! Type of ceremony Civil Coordinator: Landy Number of guests: 10 (8 + us) Ceremony location: gazebo next to seaside grill Reception location: seaside grill Photographer: brought my own from Ottawa Videographer: Playaweddings Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t18711 Photos: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t19708 Video: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t19097 Special arrangments: My gazebo set-up! See my review for …. The longest Dreams Tulum wedding review ever! Details on my special gazebo set-up, link to review and video by playaweddings, detailed info about beach, rooms, timing of my day, trip to dos ojos cenote, and to hear about how I was not allowed to do my TTD photo session at the ruins Brides to be… Username: RabbitNow Names Anna Date & Time October 7th, 2008 5pm Wedding Package Ultimate Wedding Extras Bonfire Rehersal Party Type Of Ceremony Legal Coordinator Landy Number Of Guests 35 Ceremony Location Beach Reception Location Seaside Grill Photographer Resort as well as family pro Videographer Resort as well as a family pro Special activities: Excursions Planed for the group to Swimming with the Dolphins, Deep See fishing and Diving Username: B&J2008 Names: Brooke & Jason Date & Time: October 11,2008 3pm Wedding package: Ultimate Type of ceremony: Civil Coordinator: Landy Number of guests: 20 (so far) Ceremony location: Beach beside SG Reception location: Seaside Grill Photographer: Jean-Marcus Strole !!! (BDW member) Videographer: resort one Special arrangements / activities: Welcome dinner night before wedding, trip to Tulum ruins Friday morning Username: alin & mako Names: Alin Date & Time: Nov 8, 2008 around 3:30 - 4 pm Wedding package: Ultimate Wedding extras (and cost charged): Staying past 10:30 in ballroom. Waiting to get price on this and a round 2 of snacky food around 1 AM. Type of ceremony: Judge + spiritual by fam member Coordinator: Landy Number of guests: 105 Confirmed and counting!! Aaaagggg! Ceremony location: Bottom of steps from Lobby in front of fountain Reception location: Chichen Itza Ballroom Photographer: Jean Marcus Videographer: Playa Weddings Special arrangements / activities: We are going to Coba with our photographer to take pics in white outfits we bought. Coba is like 30 to 45 minutes away and after we are going to a cenote to take more pics. Also doing group trips to Tulum & Xel-Ha. Username: dreamstbride Names: Joann & Steve Date & Time: November 13 2008 (3:00pm) Number of guests: 14 confirmed, 20 invited Coordinator--- Sandra (at the beginning...) and now Landy Ceremony location: Chapel Reception location: Massage Hut (waiting for confirmation) otherwise... It will be on the Beach Photographer: We are taking a Photographer with us... Kevin Lanthier Videographer: Resort videographer Special arrangements / activities: group activity the day before (group excursion such as cruise to Cozumel or Isla Mujeres to swim with sting rays?) Username: Mono Amor Names Leanne Date & Time: November 13, 2008, 4:00 Wedding package: Ultimate Wedding extras : Bonfire Afterparty ($40), Firedancers ($250 for 15 mins), Pinata ($40)...so far Type of ceremony: Religious Coordinator: Landy Number of guests: 35 confirmed, more RSVPs to come Ceremony location: Chapel, but since we have about 40 guests we may have to switch to the front staircase location (not as private) Reception location: Ballroom Photographer: Resort Videographer: Resort Special arrangements / activities: Deep-sea fishing (guys outing), Playa del Carmen (girls shopping trip), trip to Cancun for bachelor/bachlorette parties. Username: chandrathebride Names: Chandra Date & Time: November 21st 2008, 2 pm Number of guests: probably between 35 and 45... still bookin Wedding package Probably ultimate but not sure Coordinator: Was Sandra, now Landy Ceremony location: Gazebo by the seaside grill Reception location: TBA-but wanting outside for sure (and wherever I don't have to pay extra!) Photographer: Claudia Rodriguez Videographer: resort one Special arrangements / activities: TBA Username Can't Wait! Names Karla Date & Time November, 28, 2008 @ 4:30pm Wedding Package Ultimate Wedding Wedding Extras Bonfire, Fire Dancers, Lounge Furniture, And Cold Fireworks (Purchased From Dj Mannia) Type Of Ceremony Religious Coordinator Landy, I Guess Number Of Guests 50 And Counting Ceremony Location Chapel Reception Location Seaside Grill Photographer Resort (So Far) Videographer Resort Username: amy706 Names: Amy Date & Time December 5, 2008 at 4pm Number of guests 63 booked and counting... Coordinator: Sandra so far, although I suppose it will be Landy now but I haven't connected with her yet. Ceremony location: Gazebo by the seaside grill Reception location: beach by the seaside grill Photographer: Citalli from Claudia Rodriguez Videographer: we're using what comes with the Ultimate Package Review: only from our site visit - Site visit review and pics - Dreams Tulum Special arrangements / activities: Group trip to Tulum and a welcome sunset cruise through Private Sunset Cruise in the Riviera Maya Username: Niels408 Names: Laura & Josh Date & Time: Dec. 7th, 2008 4pm Ceremony: symbolic Number of guests: not sure-thinking 30 Coordinator: Landy Ceremony location: Beach Reception location: El Patio or area around Activity pool Photographer: Pending Videographer: resort one Special arrangements / activities: We are buying a tour of Ruins for all the guests..we had set up a night at Mezzanine, but that's now pending due to issues down there, boys are going golfing in Playa Del Carmen, & ladies are enjoying a spa day! Username: Callie Names: Callie and Paul Date & Time: Dec 15th, 2008 3pm Number of guests: 35-40 Coordinator: Landy Ceremony location: beach Reception location: somewhere outside Photographer: resort photographer Videographer: resort videographer Special arrangements / activities: having a bonfire after welcome dinner and going to coqui coqui spa with the ladies Username: amesharpe Names Ame & Matt Date & Time Dec. 20th, 2008 @ 3:00 PM Ceremony: civil (against my better judgement but FMIL insists) Number of guests 37 and counting Coordinator: Landy Package extras: dance floor for the beach, tiki torches and under table lighting Ceremony location: Beach not sure which side yet Reception location: Beach Photographer: Pending Videographer: the resort one Special arrangements: bonfire for the rehersal dinner Special Activities: day trip to xel-ha and Deep sea fishing trip. Username:amodew Names: Sandra and Shane Date and time: December 30, 2008 at 2 p.m. Package: Ultimate Ceremony: Civil Wedding Coordinator: Started off Sandra, but now is Landy Number of guests: 25 confirmed so far Ceremony Location: Chapel Reception Location: Outside, but not on sand ( I am considering having a set-up by the "quiet" pool but waiting on some recommendations on whether it's a good location or not) Photographer: Vanessa Vargas Videographer: Resort videographer Special arrangements: Not confirmed yet, but most likely a group tour to the Tulum ruins and then a fishing expedition for the guys and a day at the spa for the girls. Still have to look into this further. Username: Seahagamy Names: Amy and Derek Date & Time: January 15, 2009 4:00PM Number of guests: 10 Coordinator: ?? Ceremony location: Beach Reception location: Seaside Grill Photographer: Resort Videographer: Resort Username: Sblake Names : Sarah Date & Time: January 17th, 2009 at 3:00 Wedding package: Free w/ additions(flowers, food, etc) Type of ceremony: Legal Coordinator: Landy now, was Sandra Number of guests: 38 booked, (200+ invited) Ceremony location: Beach Reception location: El Patio Photographer: Craig Wolfrom from Idaho Videographer: none Wedsite: SarahBlakeandScottOpper.weddingwindow.com Special arrangements / activities We're having a rehersal dinner. The rest depends on how many people actually come. At this point, we're thinking of doing a sunset cruise the Thursday before our wedding or at least do a welcome dinner/gathering. Maybe a bonfire. Username: neen Names: Janine & Dave Date & Time: January 17, 2009 @ 4pm Number of Guests: 50-75 Coordinator: Landy Ceremony Location: Beach by Seaside Grill Cocktail Hour Location: Chapel courtyard/terrace Reception Location: Seaside Grill Photographer: Claudia Rodriguez Videographer: Resort Wedsite: Neen's wedsite ***Neen's Q&A session with Landy Neen's Q & A session with Landy Username: Melissa24 Names Melissa and Adam Date & Time January 29,2009 4pm Ceremony: symbolic Number of guests-not sure-thinking approx.20 Coordinator: Lizett Ceremony location: Beach Reception location: El Patio or area around Activity pool Photographer: the resort one Videographer: the resort one Username Lulu Names Mike and Lisa Date & Time Feb 3, 2008 @ 4:00pm Wedding package Complimentary one Type of ceremony Symbolic Coordinator Landy Number of guests 16 booked so far Ceremony location beach Reception location not sure yet Photographer Citlalli Rico Videographer not having one Username: 411Bride Names Christina Date & Time April 11, 2009 Wedding package Ultimate Wedding extras (and cost charged) I don't know yet =( Type of ceremony Religious - performed by my best friend's dad =) (who is a minister) Coordinator: Landy Number of guests: 30 right now Ceremony location: Beach! Reception location: Ballroom Photographer: Resort Videographer: My Grandpa John Special arrangements / activities I really want a welcome dinner, a girly-girl spa day, a day for golf for the guys and a mystery dinner Username: Dreams425 Names: Tiffany & Josh Date & Time: April 25th, 2009 @ 4:00 p.m. # of guests: approx 30 Coordinator: Landy & Lizet Ceremony: Beach Photographer: Resort Username: Blkatz Names: Beth Date & Time: May 2 2009 3 pm Number of guests: not sure-thinking 40 Coordinator: Been talking with Lizette Ceremony location: Wanting the beach Reception location: Maybe El Patio Photographer: Eric from Claudia Rodriguez' team Videographer: resort one Special arrangements / activities: Chartered fishing trip for the guys and spa day for the girls. Username:ashjanbro Names: Ashley and Brian Date and time: May 5, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Package: Dreams of Love Ceremony: Religious Wedding Coordinator: Landy Number of guests: inviting 35+ (we'll see who confirms) Ceremony Location: Beachfront (don't know which side yet) Reception Location: Ballroom (where it is air-conditioned!) Photographer: Resort photographer Username: SG Brown Names: Sarah & Mike Date & Time: May 7, 2009 at 5:00 pm Wedding package: The free one 47 and counting! Coordinator: Landy/Lizet Ceremony location: Beach gazebo by the Seaside Grill Reception location: TBD! Photographer: Freddy (from Claudia Rodriguez' team) Videographer: None Username: Lonna14 Names: Lonna & Matthew Date & Time: June 20, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m. Wedding package extras dance floor & DJ Number of guests: 50 Coordinator: Landy Ceremony location: Beach Reception location: Seaside Grill (if occupancy number is less than 70%) or, cocktail hour on pation and reception in ballroom. Photographer: Resort Username: ERnurse Names: Julie and Eric Date & Time: Oct 10, 2009. ceremony 5pm, cocktail hr 6pm, reception 7pm Wedding package: ultimate Type of ceremony:symbolic Coordinator: I guess landy Number of guests: approx 25 Ceremony location: beach near Seaside Grill Reception location: Haven't decided yet Photographer: resort Videographer: resort

looks like a beautiful match!