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I will let you know what my experience is like when I get back. I know the hotel discourages spring breakers...but the beach is not private. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Congrats on your wedding!!

I'll be wearing the Sterling. I actually purchased it without ever seeing one in person. I had seen a similar dress that Maggie makes, the Ireland, and loved it but wanted something with a v-neck. The Sterling is lightweight, silk chiffon and has just enough beading to give it some sparkle. I can't wait to wear it!! Sterling - by Maggie Sottero

Quote: Originally Posted by SunnysideDerson Great idea! Thanks for the info. Next question Are you guys picking the flowers first, then picking the colors for your wedding, or the opposite? I seem to be stuck on picking my colors. I was going the route of picking the color first. But when I then shared with the WC the sample flowers I wanted, I was told they were all imported flowers and cost extra. However, I was told I could have local, tropical flowers to coordinate with the color I had chosen for no extra charge. I was afraid to end up with flowers I don't care for too much. So, instead I decided to go tropical all the way...and chose one dominant color from the local tropical flowers as my main color.

I requested they send me a copy of the english version of the civil ceremony. This is what I got: Dear friends & Family We are gathered here to day with the objective of uniting in a civil marriage Marisa & Don Who have decided to change their civil status from single to being married. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……. Marriage is an institution; it is an honorable status which has its origins in the solemn contract celebrated between one man and one woman, who of their own free will wish to marry, with the objective to love to protect, honor, and care for each other mutually. To celebrate this marriage it is necessary that there is no opposition. If anyone present knows of any legal reason to prevent this marriage, they must say so now or forever hold their peace. Don, do you accept Marisa... To be you’re legally married wife, do you promise to love her, honor her, care, and protect her, for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health? As a sign of this promise place the ring on left hand of your bride. Marisa, do you accept Don... To be your legally married husband, do you promise to love him, honor him, care, and protect him, for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health? As a sign of this promise place the ring on the left hand of your groom. I, xxx, an official of the civil state of Bávaro, Punta Cana, have heard from the couples wishing to marry and having heard of no opposition to their marriage, and having met with all the legal requirements needed by the matrimonial law, in the name of the Dominican Republic, on this March 10th, 2009, in Hotel NH Real Arena in front of your witnesses, I declare you Husband and wife! Congratulations you may kiss the bride!!

Quote: Originally Posted by metravel Hi All, I am back from EdenH as promise I post pic and review. Elizabeth was great but you got to make sure to go trough with her with what you want on the wedding. My hubby want to have blue flower on the wedding but since very impossible to find blue flower in PC, the florist decided to spray some of the flower with blue paint, and it is look good. Since at noon the sun is very strong, we decided to sign all the paper work at noon with the judge, and have the ceremony at 4:00 pm and Mike Bryan was perform the ceremony. Funny….story we will always remember. My Hubby and his best man forgot the wedding rings, and they cant find it everywhere. I end up wearing my mother in-law ring and he wore his dad ring. After the picture and toast, I went to the room and the ring still in it place where he put it so we have good laugh at it lol. I took the Tradional Wedding package so is only for 10 people of cake, chair and champagne. The extra cake $5 per person, chair $3.50 per chair and champagne is $10 bottle. If you like gazebo extra $350 but worth the $$ to add. We were supposed to have our first dance on the beach but the DJ already left so make sure to tell Elizabeth not to let them go before you finish. We end up dancing in our balcony with tear in our eyes with the music from our laptop and regret having the wedding day ruin in the end. For reception in alacrate with no extra charge if you and your guess are under 25 people. Make sure you ask Elizabeth to see the restaurant, and tell her where you and the guess want to be seat it. Otherwise you and the guess are not seated together (this my mistake not seeing the restaurant first and Elizabeth not offering either). See the menu and ask your guess in advance what they would like to order or you will not get your order right as the server are very limited English or French. We chose Sense Restaurant (French) which is not French food at all. The decoration are very nice. The food are good too (steak, fish and chicken). Everyone get their order with 1 guess getting wrong order but was sort it out by the server. My order always coming late, and have to asked twice for my appetiser and soup. Since it is our wedding my hubby and I decided to order lobster, even though we have to pay extra $29 for each. But the server kept coming back with wrong order, even though we ask them more then 6 times even show them what we order just in case they don’t understand what we want. After more then 2 hours we gave up with our order and I told them I will cut my cake. since everyone want to eat their dessert but they won’t let me cut my cake and told us the food is coming in 2 minute as they been telling us for many times. After long hours finally our order is coming but with 1 order. My hubby was very upset as his not felling good so he asked me to go. I end up getting frustrated and walk out crying with our daughter. Everyone was so upset with them. The Manager offer us romantic dinner for 2 as if that will make everything go away. The next day Mike Bryan offer us to have dinner with anything we would like to order with our guess (17 of us) but was to windy that night and my hubby running with fever and diarrhea he cant even walk and getting up until the next day. We went to the buffet and cut our cake 1 days after the wedding (thanks God no one sick from the cake from as that cake from yesterday). Anything they offer will not fix the damage they made, the wedding is done and it ruin in the end. Thanks to the Resort photographer (Versace I think that his name), he took very nice picture. At least we have that to remember also. Anything you want to know please let me know. Irma and Michel Pic: Irma Yanti's Photos - Professionnel photographes | Facebook Irma Yanti's Photos - Wedding Celebration2 | Facebook Irma Yanti's Photos - Wedding Celebration1 | Facebook Irma - Did you pay extra for the flowers used in your wedding? I noticed your chairs, huppa and bouquet all coordinated in color and flowers. Did you pay extra for that or was that included with the package you selected? Thanks!

I bought my FI silk pants (khaki) and a silk shirt (white/long sleeve) from Tommy Bahama. It is not the texture you would expect from silk. It is a light weave but almost feels like cotton. It doesn't seem to wrinkle easily. I'm getting married in March so I'll find out then for sure. Also, it does drape nicely against the body so it shows off a nice build.

Elizabeth recently introduced me to a new WC...Ana De Los Santos. She uses the same email address as Elizabeth. I asked the same question earlier and was told I can use my credit card for services that are to be made to the hotel...but to make sure with my bank that I can use it in the DR. FYI...Ana seems to be fluent in English.

Thanks for the information on the temp out there. Sounds like I will just have to see how it is when I get there in March. Thanks!

For those of you who have been at the Jellyfish for dinner, do they have music in the evenings? Just wondering if they have any sort of music for their guests dining in the restaurant. Thanks!

Although my wedding party are all staying at the NH Real Arena (formerly edenH Real Arean) an all inclusive, I am planning my wedding dinner at the Jellyfish on March 10, 2009. I only have 12 people total...very small group. Since we are such a small group, I am having guests order from the restaurant menu vs. a fixed menu. I would also like to have music, but I don't want to pay the price for a DJ/live band to entertain the whole restaurant at my expense. Does anyone know if they provide music on their own? My wedding is on a Tuesday...if that matters.

Sorry your reception all you had hoped...but your wedding photos are beautiful. I am scheduled for a civil ceremony at 11am on the beach on March 10...only time available. I keep hearing that it is very hot at noon...how hot is hot? I'm from south Texas so I hope I can bear it.

This is the email I've been using to talk to Severine: [email protected] So far, I hear back pretty quickly. Good Luck!

I am getting married March 10, 2009 at the edenH real arena over one of the several spring break weeks for universities/schools. Has anyone been to the DR during this time and could share what it was like? I'm worried the beach will be crazy and I would really like a beach ceremony. Thanks!

December 2008 Miriam & Herman: December 5, 2008 - Bavaro Princess, Punta Cana Taude & Jay: December 10, 2008 - Iberostar Bavaro, Punta Cana Tracy & John: December 11, 2008 - Melia Caribe Tropical Kyle & Daina: December 12, 2008 - Dreams Punta Cana January 2009 Jelena and Bojan: January 3, 2009 - EdenH Arena Michael and Nicole: January 8, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena Heidi & Derek: January 10, 2009 - Colony Bay Resort Punta Cana Erin & Martin: January 13, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena Lindsay & Jamie : January 28, 2009 - Grande Palladium Bavaro Chantal & Sheldon: January 30, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana February 2009 Michele & Jo: February 18, 2009 - Edenh Real Arena Theresa & Stan: February 20, 2009 - Excellence Punta Cana March 2009 Don & Marisa: March 10, 2009 - edenH Real Arena Nuc Med Bride & FI: March 19, 2009 - Gran Bahia Principe April 2009 Mamie & Joshua: April 2, 2009 - Bavaro Princess Kim & Chris: April 4, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Raquel & Dominick: April 17, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana Jennifer & Eliu: April 18, 2009 - Paradisus Palma Real Nancy & Kenny: April 23, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Brittany and Jay: April 23, 2009 (I think) - Occidental Grand Michelle & Jeff: April 24, 2009 - Meliá Caribe Tropical DRBride2009: April 24, 2009 - Meliá Caribe Tropical Aliya & Joey: April 24, 2009 - Riu Palace, Punta Cana Shannon & Dave: April 30, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical Christi88 & FI: April 30, 2009 - Eden Real May 2009 Shawn & Jeremy: May 2009 - Punta Cana (Still deciding on resort) Yadira & Alexander: May 2, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Velvet & James: May 8, 2009 - Riu Palace Punta Cana jhildebr: May 11, 2009 - Majestic Elegance Jennifer & Adam: May 11, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana Karen & Anthony: May 12 2009 - Ocean Sand Punta Cana Meagan & Jeff: May 15, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Jessica & Omar: May 22, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana Kristen & Craig: May 22, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana June 2009 melnb & FI: June 2009 - Paradisius FYB87 & FI: June 2009 - Resort undecided Vanessa & Hugo: June 19, 2009 - Paradisus Palma Real Katy & Will: June 20, 2009 - Occidental Grand July 2009 Amber & Seth: July 2, 2009 - Excellence Punta Cana Nadia & Julian: July 3, 2009 - Excellence Punta Cana Jenn & Chris: July 31, 2009 - Riu Palace, Punta Cana August 2009 Shannon & Rich: August 5, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana cgf: August 2009 - Iberostar Bavaro, Punta Cana (date & resort to be confirmed) September 2009 Clare & Ross: September 7, 2009 - Ocean Blue (date to be confirmed) Chris & Martin: September 9, 2009 - Ocean Blue (date to be confirmed) Kristy & Vince: September 19, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana October 2009 Jeannie & Jorge: October 10, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Jen & Dave: October 10, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Angela & Jason: October 20, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Jenny & Matthew: October 27, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical November 2009 Veronica & Paul: November 5, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Leslie & Gerry: November 16, 2009- Majestic Colonial December 2009 Julie and Rob: December 4, 2009 - Grand Palladium Punta Cana January 2010 Nicole & Michael: January 23, 2010 - Bavaro Princess

October 2008 Chris and Monica: October 4, 2008 - Paradisus Palma Real R&G: October 10, 2008 - Paradisus Palma Real November 2008 Danielle & Derek: November 6, 2008 - Paradisus Palma Real PC Shelley & Jamie: November 6, 2008 - Dreams Punta Cana Camila & Louie: November 8, 2008 - Bahia Principe Punta Cana Amy & Jordan: November 12, 2008 - Gran Bahia Principe in Punta Cana Caitlin and Joe: November 14, 2008 - Dreams Punta Cana Kasia & Rob: November 17, 2008 - Majestic Colonial Louise & Brian: November 18, 2008 - Melia Caribe Tropical Anil & Pam: November 20, 2008 - Ocean Sand Jessica & Dominique: November 22, 2008 - Dreams Punta Cana Cassie & Brad: November 24, 2008 - EdenH Punta Cana Lucy & Tom: November 24, 2008 - Dreams Punta Cana Shelley & Dave: November 25, 2008 - Dreams Punta Cana Erica & Larry: November 30, 2008 - Grand Palladium Palace December 2008 Miriam & Herman: December 5, 2008 - Bavaro Princess, Punta Cana Taude & Jay: December 10, 2008 - Iberostar Bavaro, Punta Cana Tracy & John: December 11, 2008 - Melia Caribe Tropical Kyle & Daina: December 12, 2008 - Dreams Punta Cana January 2009 Jelena and Bojan: January 3, 2009 - EdenH Arena Michael and Nicole: January 8, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena Heidi & Derek: January 10, 2009 - Colony Bay Resort Punta Cana Erin & Martin: January 13, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena Lindsay & Jamie : January 28, 2009 - Grande Palladium Bavaro Chantal & Sheldon: January 30, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana February 2009 Michele & Jo: February 18, 2009 - Edenh Real Arena Theresa & Stan: February 20, 2009 - Excellence Punta Cana March 2009 Marisa & Don: March 10, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena Nuc Med Bride & FI: March 19, 2009 - Gran Bahia Principe April 2009 Mamie & Joshua: April 2, 2009 - Bavaro Princess Kim & Chris: April 4, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Raquel & Dominick: April 17, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana Jennifer & Eliu: April 18, 2009 - Paradisus Palma Real Nancy & Kenny: April 23, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Brittany and Jay: April 23, 2009 (I think) - Occidental Grand Michelle & Jeff: April 24, 2009 - Meliá Caribe Tropical DRBride2009: April 24, 2009 - Meliá Caribe Tropical Aliya & Joey: April 24, 2009 - Riu Palace, Punta Cana Shannon & Dave: April 30, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical Christi88 & FI: April 30, 2009 - Eden Real May 2009 Shawn & Jeremy: May 2009 - Punta Cana (Still deciding on resort) Yadira & Alexander: May 2, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Velvet & James: May 8, 2009 - Riu Palace Punta Cana jhildebr: May 11, 2009 - Majestic Elegance Jennifer & Adam: May 11, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana Karen & Anthony: May 12 2009 - Ocean Sand Punta Cana Meagan & Jeff: May 15, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Jessica & Omar: May 22, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana Kristen & Craig: May 22, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana Sam & Sarah: May 27, 2009 - Majestic Colonial June 2009 melnb & FI: June 2009 - Paradisius FYB87 & FI: June 2009 - Resort undecided Vanessa & Hugo: June 19, 2009 - Paradisus Palma Real Katy & Will: June 20, 2009 - Occidental Grand July 2009 Nadia & Julian: July 3, 2009 - Excellence Punta Cana Jenn & Chris: July 31, 2009 - Riu Palace, Punta Cana September 2009 Clare & Ross: September 7, 2009 - Ocean Blue (date to be confirmed) Chris & Martin: September 9, 2009 - Ocean Blue (date to be confirmed) Kristy & Vince: September 19, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana October 2009 Jeannie & Jorge: October 10, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Jen & Dave: October 10, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Angela & Jason: October 20, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Jenny & Matthew: October 27, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical November 2009 Veronica & Paul: November 5, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Leslie & Gerry: November 16, 2009- Majestic Colonial December 2009 Julie and Rob: December 4, 2009 - Grand Palladium Punta Cana January 2010 Nicole & Michael: January 23, 2010 - Bavaro Princess

I feel like I already know some of you through all of your postings. Thanks so much for sharing and I look forward to learning more through you!!

I'm new to the forum and would like to thank you for posting your experience in such detail. I am planning on a small wedding but it is great to hear from someone who has been there and experienced it first hand. The information I have read from all the contributors is priceless! Thanks!

October 2008 Chris and Monica: October 4, 2008 - Paradisus Palma Real R&G: October 10, 2008 - Paradisus Palma Real November 2008 Danielle & Derek: November 6, 2008 - Paradisus Palma Real PC Shelley & Jamie: November 6, 2008 - Dreams Punta Cana Camila & Louie: November 8, 2008 - Bahia Principe Punta Cana Amy & Jordan: November 12, 2008 - Gran Bahia Principe in Punta Cana Caitlin and Joe: November 14, 2008 - Dreams Punta Cana Kasia & Rob: November 17, 2008 - Majestic Colonial Louise & Brian: November 18, 2008 - Melia Caribe Tropical Anil & Pam: November 20, 2008 - Ocean Sand Jessica & Dominique: November 22, 2008 - Dreams Punta Cana Cassie & Brad: November 24, 2008 - EdenH Punta Cana Lucy & Tom: November 24, 2008 - Dreams Punta Cana Shelley & Dave: November 25, 2008 - Dreams Punta Cana Erica & Larry: November 30, 2008 - Grand Palladium Palace December 2008 Miriam & Herman: December 5, 2008 - Bavaro Princess, Punta Cana Taude & Jay: December 10, 2008 - Iberostar Bavaro, Punta Cana Tracy & John: December 11, 2008 - Melia Caribe Tropical Kyle & Daina: December 12, 2008 - Dreams Punta Cana January 2009 Jelena and Bojan: January 3, 2009 - EdenH Arena Michael and Nicole: January 8, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena Heidi & Derek: January 10, 2009 - Colony Bay Resort Punta Cana Erin & Martin: January 13, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena Lindsay & Jamie : January 28, 2009 - Grande Palladium Bavaro Chantal & Sheldon: January 30, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana February 2009 Michele & Jo: February 18, 2009 - Edenh Real Arena Theresa & Stan: February 20, 2009 - Excellence Punta Cana March 2009 Marisa & Don: March 12, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena Nuc Med Bride & FI: March 19, 2009 - Gran Bahia Principe April 2009 Mamie & Joshua: April 2, 2009 - Bavaro Princess Kim & Chris: April 4, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Raquel & Dominick: April 17, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana Jennifer & Eliu: April 18, 2009 - Paradisus Palma Real Nancy & Kenny: April 23, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Brittany and Jay: April 23, 2009 (I think) - Occidental Grand Michelle & Jeff: April 24, 2009 - Meliá Caribe Tropical DRBride2009: April 24, 2009 - Meliá Caribe Tropical Aliya & Joey: April 24, 2009 - Riu Palace, Punta Cana Shannon & Dave: April 30, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical Christi88 & FI: April 30, 2009 - Eden Real May 2009 Shawn & Jeremy: May 2009 - Punta Cana (Still deciding on resort) Yadira & Alexander: May 2, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Velvet & James: May 8, 2009 - Riu Palace Punta Cana jhildebr: May 11, 2009 - Majestic Elegance Jennifer & Adam: May 11, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana Karen & Anthony: May 12 2009 - Ocean Sand Punta Cana Meagan & Jeff: May 15, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Jessica & Omar: May 22, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana Kristen & Craig: May 22, 2009 - Paradisus Punta Cana June 2009 melnb & FI: June 2009 - Paradisius FYB87 & FI: June 2009 - Resort undecided Vanessa & Hugo: June 19, 2009 - Paradisus Palma Real Katy & Will: June 20, 2009 - Occidental Grand July 2009 Nadia & Julian: July 3, 2009 - Excellence Punta Cana Jenn & Chris: July 31, 2009 - Riu Palace, Punta Cana September 2009 Clare & Ross: September 7, 2009 - Ocean Blue (date to be confirmed) Chris & Martin: September 9, 2009 - Ocean Blue (date to be confirmed) Kristy & Vince: September 19, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana October 2009 Jeannie & Jorge: October 10, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana Jen & Dave: October 10, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Angela & Jason: October 20, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Jenny & Matthew: October 27, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical November 2009 Veronica & Paul: November 5, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Punta Cana Leslie & Gerry: November 16, 2009- Majestic Colonial December 2009 Julie and Rob: December 4, 2009 - Grand Palladium Punta Cana January 2010 Nicole & Michael: January 23, 2010 - Bavaro Princess

Hello my name is Marisa and I joined this forum hoping to find more information on Destination Weddings in the Dominican Republic. I have yet to get any information from the resort of my choice so the info below may change. Wedding date: March 12, 2009 Location: EdenH Real Resort Dominican Republic