**~Jenn~**

Wow everything looks Awesome! Great job! Those magnets are my favorite! How creative

Well I didn't have a DJ, For two reasons...#1 I only had about 21 guests (3 of those were toddlers) & #2 I didn't realize I wanted one until it was a little too late for me and I couldn't afford it. I had a DJ make me a bunch of CD's and I made playlists on my iPod. I didn't like it. I had to keep changing the music myself and I messed up on my cake cutting song. Plus I didnt buy a Bose, I bought another sound system and the way they set up my reception, it wasn't loud enough to carry over to where we were dancing. It jsut didn't work out for me HOWEVER....I think it also depends on your group. If you have alot of friends going who like to party & dance, you should have no issues with everyone having funn and maybe you can have someone take over your music when you want to do the first dance & garter toss & etc.... Alot of people on here used iPods and LOVED it....So I really think alot of things will factor into it... 1. Do you have a big group? 2. Do you have a lot of Partiers? 3. Do you have a Bose? **I will say that my sounds system would have been loud enough if they didn't set my tables up in a circle with the music to the side. If they would have set the music up where we would be dancing, it may have worked*** If you can afford a DJ, my opinion would be to go for it...but if you want to save some money, bring your music Either way, it will be funn!

Your right, I forgot he said that!!! They will probably have him come back at some point during her show regardless, but yes, he will def try to win her back if him & Vienna are no more! I enjoy watching the bachelorette shows so much more then the Bachelor. maybe because it's less Crying? lol

I totally agree....It will forever make me sick whenever I hear it. :-( Oh is anyone watching the Jason & Molly Wedding? As much as I hate "Them" I will still watch, because I am a reality TV junkie. **sigh** :-(

Ok...Was anyone else Cracking up when the show ended and they played their Montage(sp?) and played the "on the wings of love" ?? LMAO and then when they had it sung live to them during "After the Final rose"? I could not stop laughing, that was Cheesiness at it's best!! Quote: Originally Posted by Scubadiva Did they announce the next bachelorette? Anyone else going to watch the Molly and Jason wedding? Yup...Ali is the new Bachelorette and she was oh so excited. I just hope she has a better season then Jake did Quote: Originally Posted by sjmacphe The spoilers were right...ugh, well as much as I am not a huge fan of her (and think she has about 5 brain cells) if she makes him happy then whatever, I guess good for them - I think this show is so fake anyway, I predict they never end up getting married but you never know. Tenley is just too much to take - she's thanking him for "letting her fall in love" and for the experience, how can she be sooo forgiving and nice about it? I mean good on her, but I feel like she must not have had that strong of feelings if she can let him go so easily...But who knows, maybe she was just trying to bow out gracefully, I just feel like she's fake somehow. Still, I'm surprised they picked Ali over her for the next bachelorette.. I think Tenley is really just a Sweet naive girl. & I think she wanted to bow out with class. I give her credit for that. It was hard to watch her upset, but it was easier to watch her bow out gracefully instead of begging him to tell her Why (ahem-Molly) and just making it all awkward. I can't imagine being in that situation. I mean both girls have some sort of "Relationship" with him at this point and he is basically choosing who he likes betetr in the end. That sucks, but I guess that's what these people signed up for. Quote: Originally Posted by *Heather* Last night's show was SO CHEESY I wanted to die. Seriously I changed the channel at least 5 times (but obviously kept going back once the barf parts were over). I don't think Vienna and Jake will last, but it was cute how he called her his baby. I think she's really pulled the wool over his eyes, but we'll see! She looked grosser than usual last night...I just don't think there is anything attractive about Vienna at all. Her eyes really scare me. I totally agree!!! Sooo Cheesey! As much as I hate Jake, Hated his season and hate Vienna, I will admit...I loved the end, when he just told her he loved her. To me, that seemed really sincere and much better than a prepared speach. I will give him credit for a nice ending. Quote: Originally Posted by CeeCee76 Ali apparently didn't have permission from her employer to be on the bachelor, but she now has permission to be on the bachelorette. Sounds like she just wants to be on tv. Now we know why Jake is still single. He picks the most trashy, classless girls he can find, but if they are sexy they have a chance. I don't know who said before, but he is a MORON! Well according to Reality Steve, she picked her job over love and then second guessed it. So when approached to be the Bachelorette, she decided to take that chance to find love and also for that to open up new doors for her. Which makes sense because did everyone see the new Dancing with the Stars cast? Jake is going to be on it. **barf** So we get to see him for possibly six more weeks if he gets that far :-( All I have to say is if one of his dances is to "On the wings of Love" I will seriously put my head through a wall!! Hahahahahahaha

Quote: Originally Posted by Rk_cheung Thank you very much ladies for your help = )I will have to research on it more. Also, did you ladies set up your own decorations for the gazebo? Did they charge you extra? to be honest, The Gazebo is really beautiful as is. The only thing I brought with me were Chair Sashes and the resort wrapped them around the chairs during the ceremony and then wrapped them around the chairs at the reception for me. I was up in the air regarding decorating the Gazebo, but after all is said & done, I am so glad that i didn't. It's just a really beautiful spot (I am sure it still is even with the new beach) Quote: Originally Posted by peterpanpixiedust JUNE 18th 2011 Confirmed! I am officially a Dreams Cancun bride to be! YAY Congrats! I am so excited for you Quote: Originally Posted by andim Email sent! I'll let you know! Is hair and make-up something I should make an appointment for now? I feel like there is all this stuff I should do but I'm not sure what or when! Quote: Originally Posted by Nadine2010 Wow I hadn't thought about booking the spa appointments this far in advance! Good thinking, one more thing to check off the list. Can you share the email you have for the spa? Thanks! Yes you shuld def make your appointments now. If there is more than one wedding that day, you could get jipped out of an appointment. When I went, there were only 2 people doing hair, so I had me, My four Bridesmaids and 2 mothers that had to get done, so I started everyone at 11am and the last appointment was mine and that was at 2pm. I can;t imagine if there was another bride with bridesmaids that needed their har done that day. So make your appointments now & save all confirmation e-mails and take them with you Quote: Originally Posted by peterpanpixiedust speaking of hair, I just saw a dreams cancun video of Katie and Jason on cancunweddingvideo.com and she had her hair down. Not blowing around her face or anything.... there's hope for me! I got married June 24th of last year and although it was windy, it wasn't as windy as I have seen it for other brides, but it really is a hit or miss. It was really windy during our rehearsal which was the day before. Quote: Originally Posted by carolina24 i dont think it matters what you apply it to bc you have $500 to use. for example the ultimate package is like $2700 and since you paid $500, then you owe $2200. if you used the $500 specifically for the sound system, then you would still owe $2700 for the package...does that make sense? Exactly. They are basically saying, you still have to pay for extras and upgrades..LOL

If I am not mistaken it's usually the saturday of memorial weekend or the one right before it If they do have it tho, get there REALLY early!

Quote: Originally Posted by Rk_cheung Hi, I was wondering any of you ladies had a symbolic wedding here at Cancun dreams? I heard that it was very religious. Can anyone send me what they say? Thank you! = ) I did and it is VERY religious. I didn't mind at all, but if you don't want something like that you may want to e-mail your WC and ask for a copy of the ceremony. This way you can ask her if she has something less religious. You can always write your own ceremony. A couple of girls did on here and it turned out awesome! You should search it

Reality Steve laid it all out too: RealitySteve.com – My sarcastic, slanted, sophomoric, and skewed view on the world of reality television He is also suppose to be doing a Rozlyn interview soon...Should be interesting! At this point, I am like who cares! I hate this season so much, I wasn't even upset when my DVR screwed up and it didn;t tape. So sad...LOL

Ugh My DVR didn't tape it! FML I will have to go and read a recap somewhere..I'm glad the finale is this week...This season got on my nerves Bring on "The Bachelor Pad!"

Quote: Originally Posted by meldal101010 Just wondering if anyone knows if there is a swim-up bar at Dreams?? I've scoured pictures & can't seem to find one They do....& as Lisa said...It's a good spot to be during the days before the wedding to avoid tan lines but still have a blast! I have some pics..when I get home I will post a few...we had a good time there DAILY! lol Quote: Originally Posted by carolina24 andim: phillybride: thanks for the info. we definately want a dj, so he was already in the budget. we wanted the dance floor, but that's one of the things we're gonna cut, i cant justify the price!! it just sucks to know there's a discount out there!! No Problem. I know what you mean about knowing your paying much more for a DJ than you would somewhere else! UGH...I was so mad because I didn't budget for a DJ & when I saw how cheap DJ Doremixx was going to be it really made me happy. And then, they Locked him down! LOL fml I think you're going to enjoy the DJ with or without the Dance floor

Quote: Originally Posted by peterpanpixiedust Thank you so much for this. I really like the flower in your hair! Thank You! I had a vision of what I wanted and I found it on Ebay & I loved it. You should def look there :-) Quote: Originally Posted by waybuloo Fantastic review, thanks for so much detail you have answered quite a few of my questions Aww I am glad! These reviews were important to me when I was planning...Let me know if you have any other questions! I'd be happy to answer any that I can Quote: Originally Posted by tiffanyan02 Thank you Jenn for such a great review! It really helped me decided that Dreams Cancun is where I want to have my wedding. I am also working with TA Jill and it is so great to have so much help and information from everyone! You are in good Hands!! TA Jill is awesome I could not have done this without her. She kept me pretty much stress free Your gonna love dreams! I wish I was still there ) Quote: Originally Posted by Xanadu77 You are amazing, thank you so much for taking the time. I think you just helped me make the hardest decision for my wedding. All thanks to you. P.S. Loved your hair. Ohh YAY! Getting married at Dreams was the best decision I made!!! Thank you about my hair I really loved it too! I was so nervous getting my hair & makeup done, but they really impressed me Please let me know if you have any questions ladies! I'd be happy to try & help

YAY..I was so happy that they are in first place (so Far!) They have really been spending alot of time together since the show ended. They tweet pics of themselves every chance they get..Hahahahahaha Awww I miss BB! Can't wait until July!

Unfortunately ladies, Mannia has a deal with Dreams, so if you are a Dreams bride, the discount doesn't apply to you. I def don't blame you for trying and if you want to try to fight for it, more power to ya! LOL But Dreams put Mannia on Lock down about a year ago. There was also another DJ downthere, DJ Doremixx who was even cheaper than Mannia...Even his light up dance floor was cheaper. Around the time I was getting married (June 09) I asked my TA to e-mail Claudia and tell her I was using Doremixx and they told me that they were working out a contract with him & that I would have to wait. Well sure enough..They locked him down too at the same price as they want for Mannia:-( Needless to say, I never got my DJ for my wedding..It was just too expensive and I had decided I wanted one too last minute. We had a good time with just the iPod and my playlists and I really think it depends on your crowd,But it would have been better with a DJ. I think if you can afford the DJ..Go for it. It'll be worth it in the end I saw so many weddings the week that I was there, On the beach, with the lighted Dance floor and the DJ and it was Awesome!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by btn1091 I don't know ladies... Jake seems so awkward and uncomfortable with women in general!! I wouldn't be surprised if we find out later that he is gay?! Sorry...LOL... just putting it out there!! OMG I agree!~ lol

Quote: Originally Posted by Jess how fake was Ali's phone call last night!! Such bad acting. Have you read "Reality Steve" - it is so funny. Somehow the guy has all this inside info. I guess Ali was under contract and that phone call took place down in LA - they flew her down to do it...it was just so obvious how fake and set up it was. The whole SF background was a backdrop I guess also. I love Reality Steve! He cracks me up. He says that the call was fake and that they are just setting her up to be the next Bachelorette. He did say that he does believe that her job did give her an ultimatum & that wasn't fake (she works for Facebook) But he thinks that she would take the Bachelorette gig and ditch her job because that can open even more doors for her (not sure which doors but...) I didn't see last nights episode, but i kind of knew what was going to happen from Reality Steve and it sounds like he is on his way to being right again!! I gotta tell you, I am looking forward to that "Bachelor Pad" reality show that is coming out at some point. Its going to be past Bachelor & Bachelorette contestants living in a house, sort of "Big Brother" style (BB is my All time Fav reality show) Should be interesting. I think Jake was a boring Bachelor (although his season had lots of Drama!) I am ready for this season to be over! :-( I always said that I bet he picks no one, but that's not what reality steve says & I believe him..LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by TonyandTricia WhooHooo!!! I got the clear starfish today...Thanks kpuckrin!!! I always wondered what it looked like exactly because as far as I could tell there wasn't a picture posted so I'll post one now since I have the little guy. This is the starfish and the journal, which is great by the way, former brides! dc22173's clear starfish line-up: 1 ) kpuckrin- January 12 - BlueBeard's Beach, St. Thomas 2 ) tonyandtricia - February 26 - Moon Palace, Cancun 3 ) futuremsmoulton - February 27 - Moon Palace, Cancun 4 ) ebredhawk - April 28 - Dreams Punta Cana 5 ) ldeavila - May 10 - Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta 6 ) future mrs. kt ellis - June 5 - Scottsdale, AZ 7 ) *kerin28* - June 19 - Worcester, MA 8 ) Bahiabride2010 - July 3 - Punta Cana 9 ) breeze616 - December 10 - Iberostar Rose Hall Beach, Montego Bay Is it weird that I just got a lttle teary eyed when I saw this pop up I believe I am the third bride to have had this passed down to me. I am soooo excited that it's still getting passed around and that it's being used in so many weddings. It was my something borrowed and although I was nervous the whole time I had it (lol) it was awesome knowing that I was apart of something as special as this!! Keep it up girls!

Quote: Originally Posted by *Heather* Chris Harrison is defending her now: News – Bachelor Host: Vienna Is "a Gentle, Loving Woman" – Celebrity News – UsMagazine.com Damage control! Why would Chris come to her defense....It's all about Drama anyway and by everyone hating her, there is the drama. Quote: Originally Posted by svetayasofiya I wish there was a throwing up smilie, LOL But seriously... this is ridiculous. Jake and Ali seem so natural together. I am all for career, but she'll regret it, because at the end of the day if her job had to chose her over something of equal consequence, they would not have chosen her. Things you learn as you get older, which she is too young to know at this point, but she is very disposal. Jobs come and go...... she should have stayed on the show! lol At least had a shot at becoming the next Bachelorette. I see her point because she was up against 3 other girls at that point, but I think that if she really felt that she "Loved" him, she would have taken that chance. Isn;t there only like 2 weeks left anyway? If she got the boot, she would have enough time to beg for her job back before they replaced her..LMAO J/K Quote: Originally Posted by Outdoor_girl1010 I am so sad to see her leave. I understand both sides. If you watched the previews Ali calls him, os we will see if she comes back or not. Gia is the only one that I just don't get. She is also the only one that Jake didn't ask her mom or step dad if he could marry. I think she would of been the one going home is Ali didn't leave. I didn't watch most of the show last night, but from what I did see, Gia's mom seemed a little out there. I loved the outtake they showed at the end when she tried to read his cards. She asked him if she was right and he was like, "ummm No" hahahahaha But seriously, I can't see him with Gia, at all. To be honest, Ali is the only one I can see him with. Quote: Originally Posted by Jess Honestly, I think it is set up that Ali has to leave for her job. To go on the show she had to tell her job what was going on, they either agreed to keep her on or not at that point - it sounds a little to much like Ed from last season. I think it is all for the show. My thoughts exactly!! How convenient that she will call him while they are in St. Lucia!! She was a favorite on this show, so here are my thoughts....They want her as the next bachelorette, so they tell her l"ook, you can stay, and be with Jake because it looks like he will pick you, or you can leave and we'll stir up some drama where you leave and realize you made a mistake, but it will be too late and then BAM! you become even more of a fav because everyone feels bad for you and you will have the Fan Base to become the next bachelorette" LOL Who knows if that's what happened, but that is my version..lol Quote: Originally Posted by AlexsBride As I was watching it, I was thinking "this is too much like Ed!!" So funny that everyone else is thinking the same thing! I just don't want him to end up with Vienna. All the other girls seem like nice ladies. Yea, it's becoming a staple of the show where someone leaves and wants to return...Jake was one of them, only he returned to "warn" jillian..lol I have read the spoilers that say he pics "someone" however, I still have this feeling that he doesn't pic anyone. and if he does, they will be done, by the time the after the Final Rose show airs. I can't see him with any of the girls left. I could barely see him with Ali, but they seemed like a better match than the other 3. I guess we shall see!

Di - they look awesome!!! Good job! :-)

It doesn't come back until march, and as far as I know, the days are the same.....But who knows! I miss it too! lol

Quote: Originally Posted by TA Jill Oh my gosh Jen, how adorable is your dog!!! aww, he just made my heart melt, such a sweet face! hahah....Thanks Jill! :-) Everyone always thinks he is a puppy because of that face!! :-) He is my baby :-)

Ah-Ha!! I knew I wasn't crazy! That is unreal the things this show does for Drama!! Thanks for that Article though :-)

Janet Ivanovich is my FAVORITE! The Stephanie Plum series is so Funny and if you haven;t started the series yet, Your so lucky because you can read them all in a row now. We are up to book 15, plus like 3 or 4 little in between books. They are quick reads but so worth it I want to watch True Blood so bad. We got rid of HBO while we were saving for the wedding :-( I didn't realize they were books though! I will have to check it out.

Yea all week the previews had one of the girls telling him she was prego...However...If you girls watched the whole show and nothing was said, then I have no idea! LOL I do know I saw the previews because they played them over & over again. Maybe it didn't happen yet? Hmmmm

Jake is really hot & all...But he has no personality. It drives me INSANE! Every convo he has with any girl, he gives one work answers, or, when all else fails, he flashes his dimples in a big cheesey smile...WTF The most he talks is during his interviews for the Camera. After getting past his looks, I really don't see any appeal to him. He just seems fake The story about Jake that I heard at the end of last season is, Jake only came back to "Warn" Jill about Wes, because he wanted to be portrayed as the good guy and get America to love him enough that he could be the next Bachelor. I also heard that is the only reason he was on the Bachelorette. Who knows. In all his recent interviews when he's asked about his pic he goes, "Well Ya know, I don't HAVE to choose anyone" So I don't know if the show is having him say that for the Dramatic effect or if maybe we are going to have one of THOSE seasons where no one is picked and we wasted 6 mondays of our lives on this show for nada!~ LOL I will be pissed Does anyone know what the deal is with the Prego girl? I missed alot of the show last night because I was on the phone, but all of the previews had a girl telling him she was preggo, but I saw the Rose ceremony and I could have sworn she got a rose so.......