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Quote: Originally Posted by echo2_62 Thanks Kpeg! We actually picked up the pants last night! LOL! I came home to find the delivery notice on my door so I was really excited. It's one of four or five packages I've got coming in this week so seriously it feels like Christmas right now!! FI hasn't had a chance to try them on yet and the guys are all gone this weekend for the bachelors weekend but I'll get them on those boys soon enough! I had a good laugh that you're not *too* far from me because we actually drive the 11hrs into Brandon to visit FI's family - that's where he grew up. So really, the extra three hours out to Winnipeg isn't so bad in comparison to that! LOL! Will post pictures soon as well I hope, and it seems something like photobucket is the easiest options for posting if that helps you any! I'm glad you got the package Meghan! What a relief. Especially since your wedding is even before mine! I agree, it does feel like christmas! I'm expecting a couple of more packages for other wedding stuff and then I hope I'm done with the online ordering. You should come for a visit to Winnipeg then! lol

Meghan: I'm in Manitoba so we are not "that" far from eachother. Anyway, I ordered the suit before bed on Feb 15. On Feb 24, I sent them an email just to see when I could expect the suit to be since I was hearing (from here) how long the packages were being held up at customs. I mentioned the date we needed it by and the next day, I got an email from them indicating that they would check with the factory. The same day, I received a shipping confirmation! I had it in my hands after work today, Mar 2. It appears that it cleared customs relatively quick I would say. The quality is wonderful and the fit is great! We are both very happy. I have to say that we measured everything and gave 0.5 to 1. inches in some places but since my FI is working out now, it is slightly loose! He still has 2 months of working out too, so I hope it won't be too huge! We chose the classic pant fit but added 1.5 inches to the length (in case we needed to hem or didn't like the taper) and they look and fit great! I love the pants more than the jacket! lol I think you will be very impressed once you get it. I'm considering ordering pants for all the boys now. I'll try and post a pic of the suit this wknd if I can figure out how! Good luck to you. I'm sure it's on the way.

Thanks Jenne. I was going to see if I could book for 1pm for my 3pm ceremony. Maybe I'll try to book for noon instead. It'll be just me since I don't have a wedding party.

My two cents... the pilot chose a space cadet. And yes, that's what it was with Vienna that bugged me so much! Her eyes!

How far in advance are you girls booking or doing your hair and makeup prior to the ceremony? I guess I have to consider dressing time too and give myself a bit of a buffer in case of emergency! lol.

His suit was ordered on Feb 15, shipped on the 26th, and at my door March 1. I wasn't home yesterday so they've delivered it today. I can't wait to get home!!

Tiara finally responded to my email. She said their email address changed. It is now: [email protected] Here are some of my questions. Her answers follow after her name. Hairstyling/Make-up: What time will the appointments for hair and make-up be scheduled for? (Tiara D.) You can make your appointment at [email protected] Will the spa use my own make-up? (Tiara D.) no, they use their own. Is there a fee for a hair and make-up trial? (Tiara D.) No, that’s included. D) Photographer/Videographer: How long will the photographer be taking photos? (Tiara D.) this will depend on the meeting that you will have with him upon your arrival. Normally, they just take pictures of the ceremony. Do we choose the best 50 photographs included in the wedding package? (Tiara D.) Yes. When do we receive the wedding album? (Tiara D.) We are not longer offering a wedding album. Will the ceremony, cocktail party, dinner party and bride & groom poses be photographed? (Tiara D.) Again, this will depend on what you negotiate with them. This service is provided with an external company, named Tropical Pictures. See their website: Tropical Pictures Do you book the photographer for the wedding date? (Tiara D.) Yes. Do you book the videographer? (Tiara D.) Yes She also sent me the vows for our symbolic ceremony (attached), but I don't want it to actually be a renewal of vows ceremony. We want this to be our "actual" ceremony. So hopefully we can use the one that you got from her Dolphinluck and just incorporate some of our own. I am hoping that the spa will also use my makeup anyway, even though Tiara says they use their own. And I am confused about the photo album that is included in our wedding package which she says they no longer offer? Yet we are still supposed to choose the 50 best photos?? I also don't understand why I have to negotiate photography that is already included in our package. Can someone clarify? Maybe I shouldn't even worry about it! lol.

Thanks! What a short ceremony. And I'm not crazy about it either. I mean I guess it's direct and to the point but there's not a lot of "fluff" that I thought might be nice. I also thought that if you don't have a priest performing, that you avoid all costs altogether. I hope Tiara responds to my emails.

Quote: Originally Posted by LaRomanaBride Hi Ladies - Im back from my wonderful wedding at DLR! I will post a review very soon. All I can say in the meantime is not to worry about anything. Everything exceeded my expectations That's so awesome!!! Congratulations and can't wait to read your review!

Dophinluck - sorry, I can't remember...are you getting a wedding package? We have 15 right now and I just assumed that we could have a couple of tables together decorated, but no dance floor or music or anything with no charge since we have a dinner package included in our wedding package.

Reviving this thread... I am thinking about tanning. Our wedding is in May, so I want to start right away, so that I can go for a makeup consultation prior to departure. (I want my makeup to match my tan skin not winter white! Plus if I can avoid tan lines, even better! We'll be there 3 days before our ceremony.) Can anyone suggest a good tanning salon (clean, reasonably priced) preferably in Winnipeg? I'm considering Tan FX or Lava Suntan Studios. I am also only looking to tan in a stand up.

Does anyone have a copy of the vows/ceremony that will be read for the renewal of vows ceremony? I asked Tiara about this but haven't gotten a response (in addition to my other questions in my emails). I also asked if we could draft our own, but I did want to see what they already offer. Thanks! brbr.bo: Don't worry too much that you don't have a TA. I do but she hasn't done anything for us, not even regarding the trip! And for the wedding she told me to work directly with the resort WC.

I have emailed Tiara for the first time after 5 months and it's been over a week since, still no response from her!!! I'm tempted and probably will send the email again. Our wedding is also in May.

This is sort of the effect I am going for. bg.doc

Does anyone know if they offer organza chair sashes and table runners or overlays?

I'm trying to find a picture but can't. I'll keep looking. Thanks.

Our colours are blue and green. I am visualizing half overlapped table runners (one blue and one green) and two sashes on the chairs (one blue, one green). Organza is pretty light so I'm hoping this won't look terrible. What are your opinions of using both green and blue organza chair sashes and table runners? Will it look "busy" or too thick? Please help! Thanks!!

I want these so bad!! I wish I had seen the post sooner!

thanks!! too bad we just ordered from Studio Suits! This would have been a great deal too!

$200usd for 15 pics? I'll have to think about it but it sure would be nice to have. I wonder if the rates are the same for an engagement session then. Thanks Jenne!

Quote: Originally Posted by jenne I totally agree with you Stacey about the pictures being so important. I guess I just didn't realize till now. So I had emailed the resort photographer asking what was included for $200 in for the TTD shoot and told her our wedding was on April 21 at DLR and she wrote back saying, yes we are available for your wedding on the 21st as well, do you have our 2010 packages? I was like UMM excuse me what? I thought we already had you booked through the resort for our wedding? So confused! Oh no Jenne! I hope that gets straightened out right away! If you ever get an answer about the TTD session, please share. Also, has anyone inquired about engagement photos with the resort photog?

Just wanted to share some stupidity with you girls... I assumed that when we booked the Ultimate wedding package that we were getting the GOLD photography package (listed on the "Extras" list on the Dreams Resort website), b/c you do get the GOLD cocktail party and GOLD dinner. I guess I overlooked the fact that the GOLD photography package is listed at $2000 in itself. What is included in the Ultimate package sounds like the bronze package for $600. Does anyone know for sure? I sent an email to Tiara today with a million and one questions. I really hope she answers me... and addresses all my questions. Or at least half of them! I haven't bugged her/sent her an email in over 5 months. We are 3 months from arrival at the resort, so now I'm starting to get serious about things! I also agree that photography is extremely important on your wedding day and it's not the place to scrimp. Has anyone used the resort photographer and chosen the Bronze ($600), Silver ($1200) or Gold ($2000) packages offered through Dreams?

Wow! First off...Congrats Tammikins. Your photos and everything were beautiful. I almost forgot I was looking at the suit! Thanks for sharing.

$2000 for a TTD session and wedding day?? That's crazy. I wonder what we're getting as part of the Ultimate package then. I was also thinking of a TTD session the day after but it's not sounding too affordable for us. I wonder how long the resort photographer is going to be around for what's included in our package then.

Thanks Echo2_62 and Babiexoxo! We opted for the satin lining. Hopefully we'll get the suit within a month. I know they take forever at customs!