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I've attached the document I was referring to in my previous post for anyone who wants to take a look or haven't seen this before. drepc-wedding-guide.pdf

Hey ladies: I don't know if any of you have visited the Dream's website recently, but they have added a pdf of all the wedding services and prices of the individual items. I have to say that now I am more inclined to pick a package that includes alot of the receoption stuff like (cocktalil hour/dinner). Once I calculated our bugdet against there individual prices, it just seems to make more sense that way. Is anybody else seeing a major price difference if you get the free package and then add on the additional items after the 20 max count or is it just me? And now there is a price to host a rehearsal dinner the night before when I was under the impression you could just ask them to reserve a restaurant the night before for dinner? AND no music and dancing allowed at the reception terrace locations (WTH). It says music is only allowed indoors or private events INSIDE the ballroom. I don't want to use the ballroom!!! And a duration of only 3 hours per event or an additional per hour charge is put in place? Maybe I am not understanding this clearly. Any input gladly appreciated. Thanks girls!

Congrats on your engagement and welcome to the forum. I am sure you will find valuable information here from all the past brides and brides to be!

Congrats and welcome to the forum. There is a plethora of information here on all the places you mentioned! Happy planning and again welcome!

I agree with most of the girls so far. I am getting married August 9, 2010 at Dreams Punta Cana and so far I have done my wedding website with all the information guests will need and have a goal to get the STD's out by Dec 18th. I just put the deposit on my dress last sunday but my dress will be here in 3-5 months which leaves me some room for alterations. I wouldn't stress about favors and programs yet, bc you need an accurate count before you start purchasing those items anyway. Take a breathe and relax. Like one bride said we are all here to help you. I used wedsite.com for my wedding website, which has become my best friend, it's easy to navigate through and it's simply beautiful. Another thing to consider is if you want a religious or a symbolic ceremony. We are having a symbolic with Pastor Rick York, I can forward you his information if you would like. He is an english speaking pastor there and it just makes me feel better to have a pastor officiate my wedding other than a judge and a wedding coordinator translating, but that's just me! So in order, I would, 1) Decide on budget, review resort packages and chose one 2) Start looking a dresses 3) Start building your website, so guests have something to look at while waiting for STD's and formal invitations 4) Favors, Photography, BM dresses selected 5) Chill till it's time to take flight Good luck!

Thank you Monica Mai!

Thanks ladies! I really need to add some more albums and about 2 more pages. I just realized there is no "About the Bride" "About the Groom" page, so I will work on getting that done over the weekend! And if you check it out again, please sign the guestbook, I feel like we (meaning the forum) are all one big happy family anyway!

Thanks for posting it again Toya Tam I sent it to your email as well!

This is absolutely stunning! Love it You are going to look amazing.

Quote: Originally Posted by Tam Hey Toya, Can you send me the 2010 menu pricelist? do you have it?? If I already sent this to you , sorry, I can't remember if I did. How are you otherwise?? Haven't heard much from you. Tam: I found the email Toya sent me with the 2010 menu selections and prices. I need your email address again and I will forward it to you if you haven't received it from another bride on here yet. Just let me know Misty My email is [email protected]

Quote: Originally Posted by cogswellgray Remember why your getting married there ladies! For the simplicity & natural beauty of it all! Don't worry about all the frills your packing with your stuff, the resort will be beautiful enough ;-) Happy Thanksgiving & happy planning!! Couldn't have said it better myself!! I had to take a break from the forum for a while bc all the ideas had my mind racing until I remembered the reason I chose a destination wedding and it was to have the perfect scenery and have people take care of these details for me. I am not going to go over budget trying to please people! I know that sounds mean, but for all that I would have had my wedding at home I know everyone's day will be perfect, maybe we should all coordinate something with Deyanira about leaving centerpieces or other goodies so the next bride that comes a week, month later can re-use items! Just a thought...

Hey Ladies, we used wedsite.com. It is absolutely amazing. To me, my website sets the tone for our wedding, so I wanted to go outside the box and do something different. It was only $40 for the entire year bc I used a coupon code from retailmenot.com. Check it out if you want, I think it's a great site to use!!! www.ourlifebeginson8910.wedsite.com

Quote: Originally Posted by nsbride2010 Welcome! I'm bringing some of the things that I want to look a certain way, since Dreams overcharges for centrepieces IMO and I don't like their sashes! As well, its suff I can useat the AHR later and then sell, so why not? I love the centerpieces you picked out, great idea. I am still a bit concerned about the weight of my luggage bc I want to take everything with me, lol! I think I am going to bring centerpieces and linen with me. I will just have to make every guest pack something for me Hey I am the bride, who can say "No" to the bride

Welcome and happy planning. i'm sure you will find valuable information to share with your cousin!

Welcome Mgaud! I am getting married there Aug 9, 2010! The Dreams Punta Cana forum has lots of information and if you have any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected]!

PM'ing you for the laminated translation cards now (all 39 of them). Can you tell me how much you want for these, I don't see a price posted for them.

Everyone's websites looks so nice!!! Our website is... www.ourlifebeginson8910.wedsite.com Still a work in progress, but I am really happy with it so far

Our schedule looks like this so far but is tentative and could change at any moments knowing me, lol. 5:30-6:15 Ceremony (we are having Pastor Rick York come and so a symbolic ceremony and it lasts about 45 minutes since I added a soloist and 2 readings) 6:30-7:30- Cocktail Hour/Mix and Mingle for guests **Pictures for the bridal party 7:45-10:30- Dinner/Cake/Toast/Dancing on Terrace 11:30 - Disco Club for those who want to change and come back out and party

Use this code on what website?

Hey Lolosmama, I got everything today!!! Thank you soooo much, I love the starfish Misty

I'll also take 60 of the luggage tag loops. I included that in my message, thanks!

Interested in the silver starfish charms...PMing you now!

Interested in the silver starfish charms...PMing you now!

Quote: Originally Posted by ebredhawk i'm sending them now though.. if you asked for it and don't get it this morning, let me know! i don't usually get on the forum at night when i'm at home and i had to leave work early yesterday so sorry for the delay there! Got it. Thanks so much!!!! Misty

Quote: Originally Posted by ebredhawk autumn, your site looks great so far!! we used the same template for ours... thank goodness for the knot and making these websites easy! are you from toledo? i recognized the 419 area code! soooo... i have the dreams "welcome kit" and the spa menu available to email to whoever needs it. the welcome kit is the pamphlet you get when you check in and it has some great information in it. the files are way too big to attach on here unfortunately since it's a lot of scanned things. i also have scanned in the entire AmTour excursion information packet, but the smallest i could get it was 68 MB which won't even send from my email! if anyone has an idea of how to get that smaller, let me know because it has a lot of good info in it too! Hey ebredhawk, can you please send me a copy of this as well. Thanks so much, Misty [email protected]