badrianne

One good thing about the beach being rocking is that there is good snorkeling right by the resort. As for picking the new dreams resort, it will be nice and new but it takes time for the resorts to work all the kinks out. When Dreams PA reopened people had many complaints, but now 7-8 months later it seems like everyone is happy.

Great Review. That sucks about your luggage and American Airlines. For the photographer did you pay for the day pass or 1 nights stay. Did you get pictures from the resort photographer too? Your bouquet was beautiful? Do you have any pictures of the bird of paradise centerpiece? Our theme is bird of paradise. How was the wind? Where you able to keep your veil on the whole time? Did you make most of your decisions the month right before your wedding or when you were actually at the resort? Thanks

Yay, I think you are the first DPA bride to post a planning thread. I love all your ideas especially your passport invites and the mosaic centerpiece/candle. Can't wait to hear all the details of the wedding!

Quote: Originally Posted by aaronsgirl Andrea! Absolutely amazing! Your pictures make me so excited, we leave in 5 days and get married in 7!. Good tip to not pay until after the wedding. Looking forward to your review. Good luck aaronsgirl! Have a great trip and wedding!

Quote: Originally Posted by AndreaJane2000 here is a link to our photos - https://www.collages.net/consumersit...password=11351 we were married at DPA on June 9th 2009. Stunning and perfect. thanks to jgomez for finding me at the pool and giving me valuable advice! I will post a more detailed review but to sum it up- the reason why our wedding was perfect was because we demanded only the best and did not agree to pay until the next day. - that is key so they will be sure to not forget anything or mess anything up. We had our reception in the gazebo, cocktail reception at the lagoon, dinner at the base of the gazebo and we used the gazebo as our dance floor. We had the dj the entire time and he was perfect - we had him play till 12:30am and the next day everyone was asking about the crazy dance party in the gazebo-lol People from other resorts saw and heard our wedding reception too. The gazebo was beautiful at night! The breeze naturally cools you off if you are dancing lots and the water crashing was just magical! more soon! Andrea :-) Amazing advise and beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing and can't wait for the review. It looks like u brought your own photographer?

Wow great planning thread. I appreciate you sharing every detail. I love your pix of travel outfits . I found the detailed prewedding info and meet the guest the most helpful

Wonderful planning thread! Thanks for sharing. I'm happy to see that I'm not the only destination bride with purple as one of my colors . I especially liked your centerpiece inspiration and the fans. Can't wait to see the wedding pictures

Wow everything is so cute! I love the guestbook.

I love your ER is the center stone cushion cut? Thanks for putting close up shots of your prewedding brochure. It helps a lot to be able to read the info you choose to include. Do you have pictures of the pages in your OOT bag wedding booklet?

Thank you so much for sharing all your planning. I love the OOT bags and the idea of inviting the grandparents to the legal ceremony.

Quote: Originally Posted by aug0208 Sorry another question.... The chair covers for the ceremony. I read after the first 20, we are charged for them. Anyone know how much? Are the chairs bad without covers? Same question for the reception. Or are the chairs not covered for the reception? I'm not sure what they even look like to begin with. Thanks again!!! From what I can tell from pictures, the gazebo chairs are white I'm not sure how many of the white chairs are available though. I've only seen around 30 in pictures. I've also seen some wicker chairs with green in the wedding brochure from Dreams. I ask lyales if she had to pay for every chair cover but she didn't respond.

Hi I've been following your post on the DPA blog. I'm so glad the quick change worked out. Also, Great review! You look BEAUTIFUL.

jgomez3838 Thank you so much for all the information. Having a wedding planner in addition to Jacy sounds like a great idea! I've copied your post and saved it in my files to reference as needed Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by GinalynL Congrats on your recent wedding samluvsnick! Good luck RoryS! Erika is lucky to have you as an aunt. Please send her our congrats. Perhaps I will run into her? I leave on Sunday! Good luck GinalynL! Hopefully you are at DPA by now. Can't wait to hear all about the wedding and music choices!

Thanks for sharing the slide show. The pictures are beautiful.

I love your save the dates! They are gorgeous Kauai will be so fun! Have a great time.

Quote: Originally Posted by GinalynL Thanks badrianne! Yes I am definitely excited and ready for a nice long vacation. FI and I actually had Legal Day yesterday. I was crying like a baby. If I cried during Legal Day I don't even want to imagine the mess I will be on June 18! Oh well! I pretty much have all stuff done that I can do at home (like OOT bags, chair bows, etc). Got the dress, the shoes...I'm probably forgetting something I'm sure. Now it's just a wait for our meeting with Sandra (not sure if some of you saw my earlier post but Sandra is another WC at DPA) when we arrive to pick out flowers, menu, etc. From what I know at this point we are doing our cermony at the gazebo and cocktail hour and reception at the lagoon. I hope it's not too windy at the lagoon! We're just taking it as it comes. Here is an updated list: lyales - February 28, 2009 patsah - April 9, 2009 lp579 - May 7, 2009 (moved wedding to Punta Cana) Reluctant Beach Bride - May 16, 2009 (moved wedding to Bahamas) smashingbp311 - May 18, 2009 Bianca - May 23, 2009 jgomez3838 - June 3, 2009 adnil - June 5, 2009 (moved wedding to Hawaii??) AndreaJane2000 - June 9, 2009 Erika(RoryS) - June 12, 2009 GinalynL - June 18, 2009 MonicaC - June 24, 2009 aaronsgirl - July 2, 2009 tara5258 July 9, 2009 AlliMay - July 14, 2009 kimmaranto - July 17, 2009 jlizabethm - September 18, 2009 kim08 - October 7, 2009 marryinghimagain - October 15, 2009 Jesdinan - October 29, 2009 aug0208 - November 6, 2009 Elizabeth - November 7, 2009 Beautiful Bride - November 26, 2009 Rainfall - January 22, 2010 2010wedding - February 18, 2010 emaya77 - May 7, 2010 Badrianne - May 15, 2010 cantwait2710 - Where is your wedding now if you dont mind me asking?! I can picture the legal day may be just as emotional for me. If you have time tell us about your OOT's bag. I hope you can make a planning tread. They are so inspirational. I'm sure Sandra will work out well. Being new... people usually try harder . I hope it's not too windy either. Luckily you can always change at the last minute. We all stress over not being able to make plans in advance but on the flip side being able to change venues and guest counts last minute with no penalties can be really nice. I'm getting excited for you and your review. YAY!

Quote: Originally Posted by lyales I did not pay extra to have the reception on the beach. I think you could maybe use an IPOD dock depending on the number of people. I would recommend renting the equipment to ensure that all your guest can hear the music. Just to clarify... for the extra 30 people (above the 20 people covered in the package) did you have to pay per person for dinner ($55+service and tax)? Also did you have to pay 5 dollars per chair cover? Your wedding was beautiful and so colorful. Great review.

Thanks for starting this tread! I'm getting married at DPA 5.15.2010.

Great idea! I'm hoping I can talk my dad into helping. Just the use of fishing material may spark his interest... most of the wedding DIY projects aren't dad friendly. I bet you are excited only 15 days left!

GinalynL, Thanks for updating the list! Our date is May 15 2010. I bet you are excited with less then a month to go. What are some of the last minute details are dealing with now? emaya77: Yay, for May 2010 brides! What are your decoration/color plans?

Reluctant, Congratulations! I'm so glad everything worked out. Thanks for the update.

I love the starfish necklaces. Great find.

Having your grandmas ring is a great idea. My grandma can't make our wedding either. She's hasn't flown since the 70's.

Your ring bearers suit was too cute.