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Great find! I bought some at Kohls awhile back for about $6 per towel. But thinking of returning them and going to walmart! If you want them embroidered, look online you might have a local place that would do it for you, thats what im planning on doing. Quote: Originally Posted by future_mrs2010 I thought about the vacuum bags, maybe condense a bit?! I've been thinking of using them as well and hand out some before we leave.

Look great, what a great find.

Found out recently, friend went to the Brownstone, that Dina and Tommy have separated a couple of months ago and are trying to work it out. And Tommy doesn't want her to film anymore. Also they start filming season two in the next week or two.

Thanks so much for all the pic Amy!! a lot of them i have not seen before. Does anyone know if the chargers are included in the private reception? I really like the bamboo chargers and was thinking of buying some to bring down. Also anyone know about color of the napkins? I think i want to add a little bit more color to the tables.

I would think 14/16 maybe even a 12 depending on the cut of the dress. For me certain cuts i had to go up a size and others down a size.

Quote: Originally Posted by nicole8 We are also getting married in May on the 4th. What is everyone doing for a photographer? Thats a good idea about the sashes. Not sure about kpeg or you but our colors are light blue and yellow. Quote: Originally Posted by amygirl1169 Ohhh good idea... I'm not really digging the sashes I've seen in the pictures Tiara's sent me so far. Our colours are orange and hot pink/fuscia. Also, I was only planning on getting married earlier in April.. how long does it take for your certificate to be issued?? I hadn't thought of that. We are flying down our photographers, pics are #1 for us so i found a local photo that i love, plus her FI is a wedding photo as well. so both will be joining us. our colors are orange and fuchsia as well! I dont think they will care about the proof of wedding certificate, especially since you are getting married at the resort. But i know some will take the wedding invite as proof as well.

Quote: Originally Posted by KPEG Thanks! I asked Tiara in an earlier email if I could have the $300 applied to other things if I was having a symbolic ceremony and she said I still needed to pay for someone to do it! Maybe she's not understanding? Do you happen to know how much the sashes are at the resort? The ultimate pkg says chairs with white covers, I guess I do have to pay for sashes then eh? Ugh! lol. I'm pretty sure the $300 is extra, so on top of the package price. Here's what i asked her: We plan to just have a symbolic ceremony at the resort, is there still a $300 fee for cost of the minister outside of the the wedding package price? Not, you don’t have to pay for it if it is a symbolic wedding. I thought it did include a minister to do the wedding and you just had to pay for the judge as they are the ones that makes it legal. That's misleading as they say in the package "services of justice of peace or minster" I know sashes are not include in any of the packages. not sure on price, i thought i had it somewhere. but Tiffany Chairs are $15 per chair and White Wooden Folding Chairs are $8 per chair. I know if you bring your own stuff they will set it up for you free of charge. I see you are getting married in may as well, what date? If your colors are the same, i would be willing to split the cost of buying sashes and just leave them if you are after/before me.

Quote: Originally Posted by amygirl1169 Hi Heather, I forwarded you the email with the price discrepancies. The comparisons were based on 2009 prices from both resorts. Sorry for the delay, I just saw this post! No prob and thanks for the info, i never looked at DPC but did look at Dreams Tulum and the DLA prices are cheaper so i though i was making out pretty good.

I'm pretty sure you have to pay for the chair sashes, it might be cheaper to buy your own and bring them down. that's what i'm planning on doing. plus you can also sell them later. I asked Tiara about the $300 if you are having a symbolic ceremony and no you do not have to pay it.

I love the dress, i would check to see how much it would be to get it made smaller. would you be able to find a new dress in time?

Beautiful dress! i tried it on as well.

Quote: Originally Posted by amygirl1169 Hi Dreams LR brides! Just wanted to vent a little... I had based all of my pricing for my wedding package on the rates I received from Dreams PC because I was having trouble getting the info from the WC at DLR, but she said the packages/prices are the same at all Dreams resorts. I was a little disappointed when we finally got the pricing from the WC and added up all of the same things... It was approx $500 more and you actually receive less (I'm referring to the private reception dinner and cocktail hour). The WC's response was that the price difference was because DLR is a better, more luxurious hotel than DPC... but I've never been to either, so I will just have to take her word for it! :s Are there any new DLR brides out there? There seems to be so few of us! Hi Amy, Did she give you the 2010 rates or 2009? What are the differences if you dont mind? Thanks!

my vote is 1 or 6

I would also look at a local grocery store. I was just at a wedding were they got it from shoprite and it looked great.

Love it!!!

We're getting married on May 15, what day are you? I think you would send emails to Tiara on all the planning, but I have read on other threads that some Dreams brides have contacted the spa directly for book hair and make-up. Not to sure about the photographer as I am bring mine down with me. Photos are really important and for a little bit more money I will get two wonderful photographers for the wedding day and TTD. As far as decorations that i have seen from pictures it looks like they can get you a bunch of different options and different colors. I plan on buying and bring down my stuff as the cost is the same or more plus i can resell it once im done. I know you can have the ceremony from 11am to 5:30pm. In the original confirmation letter from her it did not have my time or location for the ceremony. So i emailed her back confirm location for ceremony and dinner. She confirmed the ceremony location and asked if i could wait till we got closer to confirm the dinner location. My main concern was if there was another wedding on my day that i got the time and location for the ceremony that i wanted. Dinner i am more open to as there are a couple of wonderful options. Also my TA (TA Dina from here) confirmed with Tiara on the location of the ceremony, so maybe get your TA to ask. Cake i would ask her about, i'm not really concern with it at this point. We are also doing the symbolic ceremony, i think you can add in stuff. I am waiting till we get closer. All the pictures i have seen of the ceremony site shows a table and believe its included in the package. PM me with your email address if you want extra pics that i have. Also i found the dreams tulum thread to be so helpful with understanding all the little things, the first couple of pages goes into great detail about what's included.

Glad to hear some good can out of this thread, even though $50 doesnt really cover all the stress they put you thru. I cant believe the lady printed out this thread.

Quote: Originally Posted by KPEG Gossip Girl, Thank you for that piece of advice! I can't believe it came to that but it worked. I had my subject line in all CAPS and wrote that it was for a deposit and important. I heard back in basically 24 hours. I sent in my information that night and am now waiting to the confirmation in writing. (I'll watch for it on my CC statements.) I sent another email to follow up that she received my CC info and forms and she responded the very next morning saying that she did. So upon your advice, it took 2 days to get somewhere. Who knows how long I could have waited!! I hope that's not a sign of what's to come though! I've already had a few questions unanswered. Thanks again! I'm glad to hear Tiara has gotten back to you. What are some of the question you have as i might have the answer. I asked her a lot of quesitons in the beginning, a couple of months ago, but haven't spoken to her in a while since I'm since 9+ months away from the wedding.

KPEG I went thru it back in April. Once my date was available I sent my info to her on April 21 and the 28th i emailed her to see what the status was and she said she was waiting on the accounting dept. On May 5th I emailed her again because I checked by credit card statement online and the charge went thru on April 23 so I emailed the she and two days later she sent me the the confirmation. I would check to see if the charge went thru and if so let her know. Who knows it could be the Accounting dept that is the problem.

# 6 is my fav

Quote: Originally Posted by MelissaApril2010 Hi girls! I am new to the forum so please excuse me if i mess up this post! My fiance and i are planning our wedding for April 2010 in DR. We have a tentitive date with Dreams La Romana. The resort looks gorgeous. I LOVE the gazebo! I`m just wondering if anyone can tell me if a 5pm ceremony time is too late in the day. I am worried about pictures following the ceremony and do not want to have them done in the dark. Can anyone share comments? Thanks! Go to weather undergound and you can put in your date and find out what time sunset is. my ceremony is at 4:30 as well and the sunsets at 7:00 on May 15. My photographer said that is enough time. Quote: Originally Posted by bholthof Hey ladies, Can anyone tell me if the resort feels like a huge megomonster, or if it has a smaller, more intimate feel? This is very important to me, and since I've never been there, maybe one of you can help Thanks. I have not been there but from the resort maps i have seen it is not huge but not small. I think the longest walk you would have would be 10 mins or so.

I thought i had more saved but here is one Question for Photographers! Also here are the questions i asked mine, note i have two photographers coming. 1.Who does what when you shoot a wedding together? 2.What timeline do you use? (as far as, before shots, etc) 3.Will I receive both of your photos? 4.Will you give every single image you shoot on a DVD, or will you edit out some shots? a.If you will be editing out shots, what will your policy be about seeing the "outtakes� 5.What format do the images on the DVD come in? What size can I print on my own up to? “RAW†6.Will I be receiving edited or unedited files? 7.If I order larger enlargements from you, will you do extra editing? 8.How and when are payments made? 9.What is the turn around time for photos? 10.What equipment you use and what your backup plan is in case something malfunctions? a.Underwater? Fisheye?

Awesome pics you guys look amazing!!! I love that gazebo, i guess its good that i cant travel to Cuba otherwise i would be switching resorts.

I'm sorry you had a bad experience. I would write reviews where ever you can, BBB and the places were google maps picks them up. So who ever gets directions from google maps for the DB that you went to will see the reviews. Also as had a similar experience to scubadiva, the consultant would just get the dress that i wanted and nothing else.

Thanks everyone for the wonderful words!!! I meant to say 6 and 8 are my favs, my bad. I really loved certain things from all the dress but havent found one that I wouldnt change a thing. Looks like 2 and 8 are the front runners. The plus with 2 is that its $300 (currently on sale for 250) but the straps are really off the shoulder, i pulled them up, looked so much better. The ppl at David's bridal didnt know if they could change them. With 8, i would love to have the top of 7 on it. If that could be done i think it would be the one. Quote: Originally Posted by NJ Hunnie Hey, I recognize most of those stores... I am from NJ too. Davids Bridal East Bridal and Astyla Bridal... as you see I am dress shopping as well. They all are gorgeous, but have you tried anything completely strapless Yeah your correct on the stores, have you gone anywhere else that you would recommend? Quote: Originally Posted by IMPPEARL I think 8 is my Fav on you, very flattering on your figure. You could also wear that one strapless...? Quote: Originally Posted by cbell #3 and #7 are my fav's but I think #7 might look even better strapless. Have you tried on any strapless dresses? I tried 6, 7 and 8 without the straps on and once i added the straps to each dress i liked the dress so much better. I also tried on about 4 other dresses that were strapless. Idk, i just dont like how it looks on me, i like strapless on other ppl. Or it might be a case that i havent found the right one yet.