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Quote: Originally Posted by Jennifer_Katherine I'm using Paulina for my wedding at Dreams in November (also working with DD) and thought that her gallery online looked fab!! Does anyone have recent photos? Hi Jennifer, I am finally reading up on all these threads and looking for a photographer for my Nov 7th wedding at Dreams PV! Looks like we may be overlapping. When do y'all plan on arriving? I am still trying to determine what to do about photography and would like to get ahold of Paulina. Looks like she is booked for Nov 6th so I am hoping she is available the 7th... Thanks! Jaclyn

Thank you Ladies for you insight. I will look into all recommendations and local SD photographers as well. I didn't realize somewould come just for travel costs only!

Hi Jaime, I cannot remember it takes me forever to go back through the threads (slow mo computer!)... who are you using for your photography? I remember reading and several ladies are bringing or brought their photographer with them but unfortunately I am unable to do to that. If anyone has any local recommendations please let me know! Thanks! Jaclyn

Quote: Originally Posted by lauren jaclyn, mine were included. originally they were not (in the 2007 prices), but when they were added into the 2008 package, i demanded to have them. if i had to do it again, i still would not pay for them b/c honestly, who's going to remember the chairs? i'd rather spend $ on what was placed on the chairs (tissues, fans, ecofetti, etc.). I hear ya! With 70 people at $7 a chair and that's a pretty penny that can definitely be used elsewhere. Thanks!

Hi Lauren, Your pictures are great!!!! I have a question for you regarding the chairs you used. Did you have to pay extra (or is anyone) for the chairs/covers or were they included? Rebeca sent me pictures of bamboo chairs and avant guard chairs and said they were both an extra $7 per chair! Can you let me know what your chairs were 'called' and if they cost any extra? Thanks! Jaclyn

Hi Jill, We are not having a set rehearsal dinner either. Same as most the other ladies, my FI and I will hand out an intinerary of what we are doing and where we will be if anyone else wants to come and join in then great. Jaclyn

Jaclyn - I'm getting married on the 3rd! Maybe we'll overlap? When are you getting there? Hi Jamie, We arrive the day of your wedding, 11/3-11/10! We will have two fun wedding parties in town and will definitely intermingle on site!!! My FI and I may come sneak a peak at your wedding and reception set up if you don't mind? Jaclyn

Quote: Originally Posted by Jess Jill, I'd rather have less, believe me!! Jaclyn - where in SD do you live? I'm in Carlsbad - but closer to Encinitas area. Hey Jess, I live in Torrey Highlands... just east of Carmel Valley off the 56 btwn the 5 and 15. Not far from you at all! We should meet up sometime! Jaclyn

Hi April, For the wedding I have been working with Dreams WC, Rebeca. She has been great so far, replying to emails within 24 hours. I have not had any other communication with the hotel. I used a TA that I would NOT recommend. She has been a hassel to say the least, with no negotiating experience what so ever. Our TA went through Pleasant Vacations to book our rooms since we didn't have the $100 per room deposit required if blocking rooms at the hotel. Through Pleasant each guest had to put down a $150 deposit. Yes, Rebeca did say that I am getting my wedding package for free as well I am getting the honeymoon package for booking so many rooms. I decided I did not need a lot of the extras that came with the other two packages and would be going off site for decorations and flowers. (BTW, does anyone who has already had their wedding have any recommendations on a florist and where to shop for decorations such as marracas, mexican blankets, etc.? Also, what type of chairs are people using? Rebeca sent me avant guard and bamboo with a price of $7 per chair but notihing on Tiffany chairs...). Hope this helps! Jaclyn

Quote: Originally Posted by J&MWedding For those Nov/Dec Dreams PV brides, what time are you having your ceremony start? Rebeca recommended I start at 4pm since sun sets at 5:30pm - this way we can get a hour of photos in before sun sets. I'm waiting for my proofs for our invites so just trying to straighten everything out. I'm sending my invites out early - the end of this month! that way hopefully it will get people going on their trip! Hi Jill, I am brand new to this site and just found this forum yesterday but have been reading the threads nonstop; such great input everyone! I am getting married Nov 7th and decided to have my wedding at 4:30. That should leave 30 minutes daylight for photos and also sunset photos. How long is enough time for photos? If anyone else has any recommendations that 4:30 might be too late please let me know. So far my FI and I have 67 guests booked and several more expected after the formal invites go out in a month! WE are very excited and thank you all for your inspirational words via this thread!!! Jaclyn & Marc