m&d2011

Hi ladies! So, I'm getting married on June 18, 2011 at Dreams Puerto Aventuras. I love music and dancing and will have lots of young friends coming to the wedding. I'm debating whether I want to have a dj or live band for the reception. I know that a live band is very expensive, but I still would like to get some quotes. As far as dj, I would also love to hear from you ladies about referrals. I was thinking about asking the dj to bring a percussionist to follow the beat of his music with the drums....I went to a bar this weekend, and they had that and it was awesome! Let me know if you can refer someone to me! Thanks

Wedding Resort - Check - Deposit sent Photographer - Check - Deposit sent/confirmed - Sascha Gluck, Jacy said I will have to reserve one night stay for him Save the Dates - Check - Paid, they are being printed by Allurements by Rebecca I sent an email to Jacy yesterday asking a bunch of questions, so I will keep you updated!

im about to book him for my wedding too...i cant wait

Have fun Adrianne!!!! Can't wait to hear about your wedding!

Shae: great song selection...who's the guitarrist you chose? Thanks

chipotle, i love your shoes on your pic...also, your website is so nicely done! did you do it yourself? I love the calendar part!!! Great job!

i love your stationary!!! Did you do at all? Where did you get the papers? Can you share the layouts? Great job!

Thank you so much!!! I'm looking forward to the info... I forgot that dreams is the old sunscape

or, if you know where DPA is located at the map, just let me know and I will add a pic or sign...

Here are the maps I've found:

I've been looking for a good map of puerto aventura....i've found a couple with the layout of the 'villa' but there is no locaiton for dpa....i want to include that on my invite and website...let me know if you find one

I'm official a DPA bride!!! Woo-Woo.....just got the confirmation email from Jacy for June 18, 2011 @ 6pm....she did sent me the credit card sheet for the deposit but she never told me what the deposit is?? What do you girls think of Sascha Gluck?

Quote: Originally Posted by echo2_62 Well I'm just back from DPA so here's the small details I can add. If you're having a reception AT 5pm then I don't think you have to pay the additional fee but if you're having a ceremony LATER than 5pm (say at 6pm like you wanted) then you might have the extra fee although I'm not sure why. It sounds like you got a date now that you're happy with so that's awesome! As for picking a package, you don't really have to decide on that right away so you can wait and see how many people you end up booking and that might help work out your costs. We went with the most basic package (Wedding in Paradise I think?!) for which there was no cost and then paid for our reception meal separately. It was $25 per person, all plated (with GREAT service) and included a salad, soup, main course and dessert (separate from our cake) and all our guests seemed happy with the quantity. White and red house wine were served all through dinner, as well as any drinks that guests wanted to order. We had 33 people in total and didn't hear of anyone else going for buffet afterwards Finally, I've got a couple different budget spreadsheets I think on my work computer but I won't have access to them for another day or so (yay for time off still!) but will try to get them posted soon! Meghan! Congrats on your wedding! And thanks for the advice! I do feel a little better! Although i had a rough day today, both people who complained about my original resort - Zoetry - being too expensive (and that's why I am changing to DPA) - one bridesmaid just backed out from the wedding party, and her husband is FI's best man, so they will still be going. And the other couple, who both are on wedding party, just emailed me saying they don't know if they will come since they are also getting married next year... But, yes, I feel better with what you said, and I'm looking forward to your spreadsheet! My email is [email protected] just in case

I am going to have my wedding @ DPA on June 18, 2011..I just emailed Jacy about it with my info. Here is the email from Jacy: "We are glad to inform you that the wedding date is available as follow: Wedding Date : June 18th , 2011 Time: 17:00 hrs (An extra $55usd will apply for ceremonies after 5pm)" So, now I'm confused, but I will just go with the 55 since i am not sure which package I want!

thanks for the info ladies....

Hi! So I Just called dpa to get the available Saturdays for may and June and they told me that in order for me to have a 6pm wedding I HAVE to get the ultimate wedding package... Really?

i love your pics....thank you for the great review

I'm so upset, I just got an email from Jacy saying they dont have my date available - may 7, 2011....so i am waiting for her to tell me other available dates...i don't know what to do now since dreams tulum still has my date, and i love dreams pa

hi and welcome!!! i am trying to figure out if DPA has may 7, 2011 available....i love that resort

Hi DPA brides!!! I have a question: I just received the wedding guide from Jacy and I'm soooo confused!!! there's so many choices....do you mind telling me what you chose and what made you choose? I believe we are having about 30-40 guests.... Also, for the reception it says there that we can only pick one appetizer, one soup, one main course? That doesn't make sense Are you doing a welcome/rehearsal dinner? Does anyone have a budget spreadsheet that would be willling to share I'm trying to figure out my budget and i'm so confused! HELP Thanks

thank you! These are great templates! I will be working on my newsletters!!!!

cant wait to see this....

They look beautiful!Do you mind telling me what software you used? I would love to have a template? Great job and beautiful taste

thanks again girls!!!!

thanks ladies!!! I love dress 1....I have to wait until the fall so I can try both dresses together... but 1 is my favorite for sure