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Quote: Originally Posted by dolfinluck 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. We bought a Bose portable dock. It came with a messenger bag for much easier carry on and can be used in our home. The mic is cool but is it needed. I think the Bose is better quality.

Quote: Originally Posted by Crystal&Matt2010 First and foremost, congratulations on your wedding! Also, thank you for sharing Michaels website! I love this company's work. I actually spoke to Phil on the phone last night and he is EXTREMELY nice! He gave me so many tips and pointers and I have not even hired them yet. Also, they are going to try and change Michaels flight so that he can do my wedding in May! How nice is that! I am trying not to get my hopes up yet, but hopefully they will be available to book. If not, I would still recommend them based on my long conversation with Phil last night. He is extremely kind and really just wants you to enjoy your day!! Thanks again for posting! I hope you get Michael too! Phil is doing my wedding which is the day before yours! They both seem like great people and are awesome photographers. Their work is beautiful! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Quote: Originally Posted by khomac Ladies don't forget to check out the group Majestic Colonial Brides on Facebook. It's an active group with LOTS of feedback. I've worked with Phil Steingard and had his nephew Michael do my photo's last week. Phil will always answer your questions even if you don't hire him. I follow the facebook page but I'm dying to see pictures! I'm sure your wedding was amazing but you def have to update us all! Any advice/reviews?

I used vista print and mine says "love is paradise" on the front and the back has the info to be filled in.

Quote: Originally Posted by Crystal&Matt2010 Hi! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have you seen the work of Florian or Photophil? I agree with the flowers, I am considering putting centerpieces and my bridesmaids flowers together before we go and having each person responsible for their own. I think I can do it MUCH cheaper this way and know exactly what I am getting. I read somewhere that one of the girls went to a market nearby. Did you happen to go on your visit? I was hoping to use some of the items from the market in my OOT bags to avoid packing as much as possible but wasn't sure what they sold their exactly! If you have any info on this as well I would love to hear about it!! Thanks!! I looked at Florian's work online and Phi's online and in the facebook group for majestic brides. He goes down for a few weeks at a time so the brides all share him so his rates are very reasonable. I recommend contacting him! I did not go to any markets outside the resort and just plan on checking extra luggage.

Welcome Crystal and Matt. I am getting married May 18, 2010 at the Colonial side and then switching over to the Elegance club for my 2nd week there. I did a site visit May 09 and was torn between what side to have our wedding on but we decided on the colonial and saved the elegance for ourselves. We chose the colonial because my family has been to the colonial 5 times and we know the management and figured it made sense since they always do extra for us when we are their and would be helpful during my wedding and do extra things for us there too but I loved the elegance and I'm sure you will have an awesome and beautiful day on that side too! We hired Photophil (Steingard Studios) to do our pictures, Florian from wedding video punta cana for our video, and pastor york to do our ceremony! We are almost at 6 months so I can't wait to get there and get married! I also am using a vendor from on here plumeriasweddingflowerboutique to do my flowers since the majestic charges alot for flowers and I didn't like the quality or the fact that they wouldn't guarantee flower options. Goodluck with your planning and if you need anything keep posting!

I bought clear pouches from ebay for luggage tags and room key/tip money holders for like $10/100. I plan on buying ribbon in my wedding colors for the luggage tags and the wrist holders for the room key holder. I recommend checking out ebay!

Aww...I'm sorry! Keeping looking! Maybe you will find a different designer has something similar! Another thought...if you are going to buy them, can you think of other ways to wear them and incorporate them into your wardrobe?

I think I found your shoes brand new! They are still kinda pricy but alot less than the retail value. Try this site...they have a peep toe style and the original pump you posted. Christian Louboutin pumps at Hiebay.com

thanks for posting! I have been worried about the TTD!

what if you looked online for them? Maybe you can find them cheaper?

looks good, price good...can't wait to see it altered and perfect on you!

you can find these on ebay for a lot less than in stores! I just bought some for my travel mugs!

Quote: Originally Posted by JessicaANDJermaine My Fiance and I will be getting married May 11, 2010 at the majestic colonial. i'm so excited I can't wait I'm getting married there May 18, 2010. So excited! Can't wait for these next few months to fly by!

I think the saying you came up with without the 1st line is perfect. It's sweet, short and gets the point across! Love it!

Really great! I haven't worked up the courage to do this yet...but yours look absolutely fabulous and makes me think I could DIY too!

They look great! I especially love the calla lily bouts!

Have you considered asking a close friend or family member? Since it's symbolic anyway it could be a really sweet touch if someone close to you preformed the ceremony.

I know we booked the majestic elegance for our 2nd week in Punta Cana and they offer their "club" service. Our TA suggested booking this if we wanted it because these options book up quickly and aren't really upgraded. I don't know if you care or if it is the same but maybe book the lowest level in that royal service and hope for an upgrade into a better room within the royal service. I've traveled and been to many resorts and I have never seen that many category upgrades, normally they bump you up one or two room categories. Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by CnC Hey Jessica, How did you find Pastor Rick York? Is he catholic priest or non-denominational pastor? I'm looking for a non-denominational pastor for a symbolic ceremony... CnC I googled pastor rick york and he has a website about his missionary trip. If you click on the tab weddings he has an email address and responds very fast! I am using him for my ceremony and love his ceremony! I'm so excited!

Quote: Originally Posted by CnC oh, we're probably staying 10-16...haven't booked yet. Who are you using as a travel agent? Are you using one? Hi may girls, I am getting married alittle after you all on the colonial side. I was there May 2009 for a site visit and would definitely recommend the gazebo or a different beach location (don't know if they do it) because the existing beach location has people really close to your ceremony and they are in swim wear so it can interfere with pictures/video...if it doesn't bother you then beach it up. I think the free dinner is worth it and Maritee told me the wedding menu is set and it is combo steak and fish with veggies and potato. You can pay $$$$ for lobster or other menus but I thought the menu was fine. The other restaurants are nice but I don't think they set up the wedding dinner anywhere else except the steak or seafood restaurant. We used a travel agent to organize everyone's details and to get us a group rate for airfare and check in at the hotel. I am so excited and can't wait for May to get here! I ordered real touch flowers for my wedding from plumeria wedding flower boutique that I found on here and ordered a toss bouquet so I could see everything early and I just got it today and it's awesome! I am using Photophil for my photograpy and florian from video punta cana for my videography.

oriental trading has them too for this price and there's a coupong for 20% off and free shipping

Quote: Originally Posted by khomac I created an information booklet for my Majestic guests. It's in the DIY section of this site. Here is the link. Feel free to use any of the information! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t49575 If you want to copy and paste any of the info, I've created a website Majestic Colonial Information Thanks! I love it!

this is fabulous!!!! Thanks for posting! It has given me inspiration to try to make my own!

Quote: Originally Posted by CnC So lucky you got to do a site visit AND you're staying for two weeks! Great idea to switch up at the mid-point! I think we are only staying for 5 days or so, so we decided to go with Elegance; but will leave it open for our guests to choose Colonial or Elegance. Waiting to hear back from Sandra and hope she gets back to me soon! I would not give your guests an option. I would suggest having everyone stay on the same side of the resort otherwise you won't really be able to hang out all together because you can't use the amenities on the side you aren't staying on and have to pay a guest pass fee. This can make your wedding less connected and the elegance only charges alittle more.