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The new maggies are on her website! I found a couple that i like but nothing that makes me second guess my choice luckily

Quote: Originally Posted by nicole8 Ya amygirl thats what I meant but I am wondering if we can do it after the wedding? Does anyone know if this is possible? What documents do you have to show just to do a symbolic wedding? We might be doing it after we get back as well and really dont think you have to show anything.

Quote: Originally Posted by ChristinaP Is anyone else finding it difficult to just LET GO sometimes and trust that it will work out when you get there (like, with flowers if you are using the resort flowers?). I find it tough even though there are many, many people who have been through this and almost all say "it all works out and the WC's have it organized when you get there" At first i want all the info and all my question answered now from the WC and want to plan everything right away but the past couple of months i decided to just let it go, well i got the big items out of the way, but all the small stuff can really be dealt with a month or two or even when we get there. so just remember the WCs do this all the time and we decided to do a DW for less stress.

Quote: Originally Posted by VallieR So I'm going to Dreams La Romana in the middle of December for 6 days, anyone need me to check anything out or any specific pics. Let me know, I do what I can! It would be great if you could get pics of the different locations for an outside reception, either private or in one of the restaurants. Also could you take some pictures of the bars, I'm thinking instead of doing a cocktail hour, just tell everyone to meet at one of the bars to save money.

Quote: Originally Posted by Sunandsand I wouldn't mind paying 15 instead of 30 or 40. My fiance hates the silver package as well and actually wanted to do a buffet insteadWill they still allow you to decorate your area how you want (i.e. like the photos Tiera has sent with table cloths, and a couple of flowers at each table)? Lizzy, meeting you is going to make me life so much easier. I will have to get you a "post-wedding" drink ... or 2. I believe they will section off a place for you at one restaurants, usually to the side, and Tiara will still set it up for you how ever you like, even a cake table. The only thing is then you cant have you our music, i was planning on bring a bose ipod portable dock to play music, hopefully they have something playing over the pa or even musicians walking around playing. Looking back at info, it looks like over 10 ppl is considered a group and you would have to pay for every person over 10. I found it really helpful to look at the dreams tulum thread as they have so much info and laid out so well.

Love number 3!

Quote: Originally Posted by lizzyjayne I am just havin my reception meal in the seaside grill, my h2b refuses to pay for food when we have paid to stay at an all inclusive resort. I would have argued this until I saw the menu and we have some real fussy eaters with us who would not like anything on the silver meal list. At least this way we will have money to spend on something else and everyone can order the food they like, so I'm happy. I am thinking of doing the seaside grill as well. If you don't rent out the whole place, I think there might be a charge of $15 per head if you have over x amount of ppl. I believe it is to take care of bring out everyone's food at the same time.

We are doing the ceremony at 4:30, the sun should be setting at 7:04. I want a good amount of time for pictures before the sunset as most likely things will run a little late.

the wireless mic is a great feature. should have no problem but i would double check that the airline will let you check it in.

It looks pretty big to bring down to Jamica. I am planning on buying a Bose portable iPod dock. Its around $400 but figure i'll use it again at home once the wedding is done. Others have used it and said it was loud enough. I when to the store to listen and its very good quality plus its not to big to bring down with me. I would definitely go in person to see how big it is and the quality before you buy it.

i use these when we go kayaking, they fit my camera perfectly. Never had them underwater completely so i dont know how well they keep water 100% out but they would great for around the pool.

Quote: Originally Posted by Patti They're very similar. There were just more color choices with the one I picked out, such as pink and purple. Are you having yours imprinted? Not sure yet, b/c its a lot cheaper with out the imprinting and i could just make labels for them using the Avery template like these

I plan on getting mine at discountmugs.com since i will only need around 20. I believe these are the same ones you picked out and you only need to buy 12. plus the shipping is free.

Quote: Originally Posted by Sunandsand Hey ladies, I just had a TA tell me La Romana was 3 hours from the Punta Cana airport. I thought it was only 1.5 hours. Has anyone gone? Havent gone yet but every piece of info that i have seen says 1.5 hours from punta cana and 2 hours from santo domingo.

Wow those look great! good job

Quote: Originally Posted by nicole8 I would also like to here about the dance floor and if anyone has had a bonfire what it was like? Also about the steel drum band have you found any prices? the only thing i heard about the dance floor was from a review from tripadvisor where they just used plywood and painted it. if your having the reception on the beach you most likely would need some kind of dance floor otherwise i dont think it is necessary. I asked Tiara back in March if they have the option of fireworks, bonfire or fire dances (as some of the other dreams resorts has some of these options) and at the time she only said fireworks but didnt say the price. Havent found any info on steel drum band as this could be harder to find since this is more of a Jamaica thing. I am pretty sure we will go with the Caribbean music trio.

Thanks for the info!

What a great idea and your cake looked beautiful!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by badrianne So for those of you who haven't sent out ur invites yet... when are you going to send them out? I plan on sending them out beginning of Jan and RSVP by March 1. I would try to avoid Dec b/c with the holidays ppl might forget and misplace.

Love the design they look great!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tam I know exactly how you feel.... I pick up my dress next month, only tried it on once and when I bought it, it was from another store from where I tried it on... Now I am worrying about not liking it. And, I see soooo many other dresses out there that are so nice. I did the exact same thing, one tried it on once and order somewhere else but mine does not come in till late Feb... ugh I have been worrying about not loving it when it comes in but when i showed others my top picks they always pick the one i went with.

i love number 1 on you!

I'm another 5.15.10 bride! I have gotten the big things out of the way, dress and photographer. Can't really do a lot of little things yet cause dont know how many are coming which is starting to drive me crazy!!!

Love the bottom, congrats on finding the one!

Quote: Originally Posted by nicole8 thanks dolfin... Any idea of the cost I am assuming it is more? I think is is just the cost of having a private reception. So if you did the silver meal it would be @$30 pp plus tax.