dolfinluck

I love your TTD photos they are amazing!

Wow they look great! love the metal prints!!! and you house is beautiful, can you decorate my place?

I'm no expert in weather down there but as far as the April vs May, i would think april is the safer pick but the prices in may are so much better. I think if you go earlier in the month of may you might be better off then later. But really in the end its completely out of your hands. I would keep checking the weather all the time before I left but got to a point that I cant do nothing about it. Plus the forecast would change all the time and would drive me crazy!

Congrats GEM and your almost there! We gave everyone travel mugs, beach towels and I DIY english-to-spanish pocket phrase guides. For our group no one really used the mugs (i think cause dreams gives you drinks in really big glass for an AI) but they did come in handy for morning coffee. And I would of still given them as ppl have used them since they have been home as well. I loved the towels b/c it really helped to locate our group when at the pool or beach.

Quote: Originally Posted by islandbride317 SO EXCITED!!! Just wanted to post this, as a Maggie Bride...well, actually, a Sottero & Midgley Bride: Christie Parris Pollick, Dallastown PA - Midgley Bride TO all of you other Maggie and Midgley brides, make sure you post your story on the designer's website, because it just might help another bride-to-be make her decision on a dress if she sees it on a REAL GIRL! Wow you look beautiful!! I wanted to submit mine but maggie is no longer selling it

I'm sad i missed it as well, hopefully I can make the next one!

Quote: Originally Posted by cwaters728 Love your lanterns on the table!! What a great idea! Did you have any issues with them blowing around? Also, (if you don't mind me asking), how much did you have to pay for bon fire? I used binder clips and fishing weights to hold the paper lanterns down otherwise they would of blown right off. Basically took off one of the metal clips on the binder clip and fed a fishing weight thru it and re-attached it and then clipped the binder clip to the metal frame that goes inside the paper lantern. Worked perfectly. The bonfire was $120 and I brought the food down for the s'mores.

Quote: Originally Posted by nsimpson Thanks Dolfinluck -- how many LEDs did you use per lantern? I know you had the 'baby lanterns' I'm using the 14" ones so I'm thinking at least 3 LEDs in each? I think 3 per lantern would look great. I made bunches of 1, 2 and 3 LEDs. In the end I had way too many so my sister just overloaded a bunch with 6 or 7 LEDs. But then were sitting on the bottom of the lanterns, not sure if you plan to have them in the middle with some fishing line.

Thanks again everyone!! Quote: Originally Posted by ashley1316 everything is amazing. i love the colours! so did the resort supply the lanterns? or did u bring them. as well as the chair wraps. I brought down all the lanterns and chair sashes. Most of them have sold but if you look in my siggy you can see them up close for a better look. Quote: Originally Posted by Tissey Everything looks gorgeous! Beautiful pics! Where did you find your cake topper? I love it! Thanks love the cake topper as well!!! I got it off etsy from lynnslittlecreations, a lot girls from here have used her. here's it on etsy

sorry Nadia forgot to answer the hot question, no not at all.

******************* UPDATE ******************* SOLD --- 19 used orange chair sashes, Sorry forgot the "total" 5 used orange metal/glass lanterns. $5 for all 5 (paid $10 total)

Congrats atossato!!! Quote: Originally Posted by nsimpson Dolfinluck -- I just noticed your new siggy with your for sale items. Awesome items for sale but I got there too late!! Can you tell me where you got the LED lights and batteries? I'm going to need some for my lanterns and I want the lanterns to be REALLY bright (these lights don't get hot do they?) Hey Nadia, I got them both off of ebay, if you just type into ebay there are a lot of sellers selling them.

I love this color combo as well and used if for my wedding, here's a pic from my pro photographer showcasing it! you can see more of the fuchsia and orange combo in the links in my siggy

I have 19 orange chair sashes that I am trying to sell for $6 (paid $12), can buy more from the same online retailer if you need more. They might need some pressing PM if your interested. Some more pics in my review and pro teasers in my siggy, thanks!

******************* UPDATE - Items that have been sold ******************* All fuchsia paper lanterns 35 CR2032 Lithium batteries 100 LED lights 35 diffused LED lights 26 LED lights used 54x54 Satin Table Overlay

Congrats and great review!! you handled the rain so well and cant wait to see some pics!

Welcome Newbies!!! Quote: Originally Posted by fyniac Hi everyone, Sorry for the late post! I'm back, had a great time. I had to deal with the small local reception at home too, so didn't have a chance to review yet. Review post below: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...8/#post1324306 I'm still trying to figure out pictures, once I've figured that out, I'll post pictures too Congrats fyniac!!! great review and cant wait to see some pics!!! Quote: Originally Posted by lizzyjayne I am having the free package and I have been worrying about how I will play the few bits of music I want for the service, I can't bring speakers as my luggage is over already. Did they provide speakers for you? I had the free package and used the microphone and speakers for free during the ceremony Quote: Originally Posted by GEM I had a great time in AC, LJ!! It was just a really fun time with my girls:) The boys had fun, too:) But now we are getting down to the wire and I still have sooo much to do!! We actually have our legal ceremony tomorrow and then after that I am getting organized like never before!! I still have so much to do but I think I do work best last minute so wish me luck! lol. Can't believe you leave in 19 days!!!!!!! Its getting so close I really cannot believe it!! I am soo0o0o0000 excited!!!!!!! Best of luck with everything and you will be there in no time!!! PS I also went to AC for bachelorette party.

occidental grand xcaret has a beautiful gazebo, was going to get married there but had to switch countries

Quote: Originally Posted by Pink_Petals I had a few quick questions for you ladies who already got married at DLR and have used lanterns @ the gazebo. I was wondering approx. how many lanterns you guys used; how many sizes and where you ordered them and the price you paid. Thanks xoxo I shared mine, I think we used either the 24 or 30 inch ones and only had 9 inside (wanted 15-20). The person that bought them got a bunch of different sizes and colors, 30, 24, 16, 10 and 8 inch ones i believe from asian ideas.

5 used orange metal/glass lanterns. $5 (paid $10) 2 used Orange Square Rice Paper Candle Holder, 3 Orange cylinder Rice Paper Candle Holder (only one used) & 4 red cylinder Rice Paper Candle Holder (only two used). Glass votive holder included. $1 a piece (paid $1.60) 3 – Fuchsia (1 never used) 5- Orange (2 never used, 1 with noticeable rip) 3 - Red (2 never used) 6 inch paper lanterns $1 a piece & $.50 for the more noticeable rip. 1 orange and 1 red 2inch nylon lantern. $1 for both (paid $1 each) Bag of left over raffia $1. Still a lot left. To see the different sizes of the lanterns

Have a bunch of used and new items left over from the wedding. Accepted Paypal. Will ship using Priority Mail Flat-Rate Boxes or if you live in the nj area would meet somewhere. PM me as well if you want something or more pictures or details. Also the link in my siggy with the pro pictures and review has some pictures of the items. Thanks! 4 orange rectangular paper lanterns (about 8 inches height). 3 were used and one still in original packaging. 1 has minor rip and 1 has a more noticeable rip $2 each & $1 for the one with the more noticeable rip(paid $5) 2 orange and 14 fuchsia 8 inch round paper lanterns. 7 of the fuchsia lanterns were not even used. 1 fuchsia has minor rip and 1 orange has a more noticeable rip $1 each & $.50 for the more noticeable rip(paid $2-3) 1 fuchsia 12 inch round paper lantern. Never used only opened up to see the size. $2 (paid $3) 8 LED tea lights. 6 have never been used, 2 were used for about 4 hours. $6 (paid $9) Garter with six pence, never used forgot to pack it. Still have box and can put back in it. $5 (paid $15) 35 CR2032 Lithium batteries, used for about 5 hours. $5 (paid $10) 100 LED lights never used. $20 (paid $30) 35 diffused LED lights used for 5 hours $8 26 LED lights used for 5 hours $5 All LED lights work, tested all of them. Got too many because shipping from one of the buyers was taking too long. Diffused is the one on the left, really couldn’t tell the difference once inside the lanterns. 19 used orange chair sashes, can buy more from the same online retailer if you need more. Might need some pressing $6 (paid $12) 1 used 54x54 Satin Table Overlay – Fuchsia. Used for cake table. Might need some pressing $2 (paid $3.70) more to come...

I would look at the different ceremony sites and pick the one you love the best, that was my number one priority.

Quote: Originally Posted by nsimpson Now that I'm getting down to the wire, I've got more detailed questions it seems! I'm going with the "free" wedding and wanted to know if anyone else went with that option as well. -- I'm hoping that they will include wine with dinner and not at an extra price. Did any of you encounter this? We did the free wedding package (warning if you currently have one of the higher packages you must downgrade 90 days before hand!) Not sure about the wine thing though, i dont think anyone ordered any at the dinner. You might be fine with just getting a glass or two but if you want the bottle they might charge you. Quote: Originally Posted by lizzyjayne Ok 3 weeks until we leave and I'm trying to figure out money, how much we have left and how much we still have to pay for. I was wondering if some of you married women out there could help me. Do you have to pay for all the chairs, or is it only if you upgrade? Do they charge you for decorating the gazebo and tables? I'm going for the free wedding package, there are 12 of us in total and we are having our meal in the SSG (not private), I am bringing my flowers, sashes and lanterns with me. Other than the judge have I missed anything else that we will get charged for? Thanks so much for all your help over the last year, this forum and all the ladies on it has been fantastic. Sooooooo excited now :-) I believe you only have to pay for the upgraded chairs. If you look at the picture of my set-up for the ceremony, the only thing I paid extra for was the upgraded chairs. Switched the flowers included in the free package for rose petals. The only thing I could thing of would be if you wanted extra champagne or cake (I ordered extra cake but only b/c I wanted it bigger for the pictures) Good Luck! the 3 weeks will just fly by

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorbabe Whoops. I forgot to ask about the $99 suit..what company is that? (I tried to go back to follow along but I couldn't find the name of the company tahts being referred to. Hey Taylorbabe here is the thread we were talking about custom linen suits $99

Quote: Originally Posted by nsimpson Did anyone on here order the $99 linen suit for their fiance? Just curious hey nadia, we ordered DH, BM and my dad's suits from them. the only issue we had was with the fit of the jacket around DH's butt, if you search that thread you will see the pic i posted. also you will get charged a fee from your credit card if you dont have free oversea's purchases. Quote: Originally Posted by CherryCoke Hello Ladies, Over the past week I've read this entire thread. What an amazing amount of information you've shared. I am almost 100% sure that we will be getting married at DLR. My Pros: Affordable around 200 per night per couple (not inc. flight) Clean modern/tropical decor Semi private ceremony location near the water Size of resort is not too large Dining options with outside seating with a view of the water Wedding package options No wristbands No reservations Beautiful lush grounds, beach, rocky coast area Resort seems a little more unique visually Cons: Due to price point we would need to fly from Boston not Portland Due to price we weuld need to fly into SD Long ride from SD to LR We only plan on being there from a Wednesday and leave for a cruise on Sunday. Do to wedding stay requirements the wedding may have to be on Saturday and then we leave Sunday. I would like a Friday wedding. We are thinking about next April/May. I am leaning more towards the middle of May. I need to check into the weather. I'm trying to figure out what time of the day will be best. We want to have some pictures before the ceremony seeing eachother for the first time. Have the ceremony after with some family photos following and photos near the water around sunset. I'm curious what made you choose this resort and the time of day you selected. Thanks again, Sara Welcome Sara! number one reason for me was the wedding gazebo plus loved not having to make reservations at the restaurants. I also loved the beach. We got married in the middle of May, the weather was perfect (finally rained our second to last day for like 10 mins twice). The weather down there is so localized, one of the tour operators told us La Romana gets twice as much rain as DLR and they are just 20 mins apart. I picked May as the prices for April were a lot higher. and got married at 4:30 (really 4:45 started late). A bunch of ppl that came flew into SD and didnt think the ride was too bad (around 2 hours) but there is a new highway going in and was told the ride would be cut down to an hour and 15 mins but not sure when they will be done.