AmyandRich

Congrats! Welcome and happy planning!

Sound system speaker http://i772.photobucket

Flower aisle runner option

Pictures by Amy_and_Rich - Photobucket

Trying thi picture thing again! 3 flower cluster option for canopy

Quote: Originally Posted by crazyldy Did anyone hear you have to have 50 people for the seaside grill? That is so silly I already have to pay 750 for a private reception Seaside Grill - this is what Natalia told me.... During slow season, the grill is closed on some nights. If it is closed, you may have it as an option, no minimum numbers. If the Seaide grill is not closed - - they will section off one half of it and set up your reception table. There will be no walls or dividers, just your table and everyone elses. Hope this helps!

Quote: Originally Posted by ddk5576 I am so excited!! I am a May Tulum bride as well!! I have My dress (1 of them), the bridesmaids dresses, our photographer (Gregg Martin- Columbia, SC), and well that's about it.....so I look forward to bouncing ideas off of each other and sharing decorations, experiences, etc....Congrats to you all!!! Congrats!! I just posted some info from my site visit on the Dreams Tulum thread. I'm happy to bounce ideas back and forth!

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy4/Amy Other details - - The rent candles and holders, but prices were a bit ridiculous. - The photographer... with the package, shows up to the brides room 15 minutes before the ceremony for photos. About 5 minutes before, they take a few photos of the groom. They photograph the ceremony and then group photos afterwards. They will then take a few more photos of the bride and groom on the beach. If you want photos taken around the resort you have to - bring your own photographer or buy extra time with the resort photographer. We were quoted $440 for the 30 photo add on. - Photos - you choose the ones you want. The ultimate package comes with 50. They will print 6 x 8's for you and give you a cd. -Tables - your choice of round or rectangle. Each table seats 6 people. - Rooms - Ocean Front are actually pool front. - Rooms - If you don't want a long hike in your dress - book a room in the Dreams section not the Hacienda section. Any of the Dreams garden view rooms will be very close to the ceremony location. These are all of the details I can remeber at the moment.... please let me know if you have any questions.

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy4/Amy Hi everyone!! The attached link is to photobucket where I put a few photos of 2 weddings at Dreams Tulum that I had the privelage of looking in on. The photos show: 1. The format of the flowers on the canopy (3 clusters) which is an option for the Ultimate package 2. Flowers used to create an aisle which is the other option for an ultimate package. I wa told that if you want both, there is an additional $150 charge. 3. A reception table set up at the Dolphin pool 4. A close up of the white table cloth that is included in package. 5. The "sound system" --- it's a large speaker on a pole. I was quoted $160 for reception (including classical music played while the guests are being seated) and $220 for the reception - you supply music Other items I found out: 1. They have a huge book of fabrics to use for bows, table cloths ect. I asked for a sheer overlay, in a custom color (color I want is not in the book) and was quoted $20 per table. 2. Bouquet... All of the photos of the resort bouquets are just "models". You choose the general shape of the one you like and then they create it in your colors. 3. Locations for receptions/cocktail hour... we toured them all and you pretty much can't go wrong with any!! In case it matters to you...if you choose a location by one of the pools, be prepared for people to still be wimming in it during your reception.

Quote: Originally Posted by avagrace Hi girls, Quick question. I am bringing chair sashes, table runners and candles for the reception, and Aurora just sent me an email saying it would cost $2/person for them to set this up for us. Has this been the case with past brides too? We have 26 guests so I realize this isn't a ton of money, but I just hadn't heard about this before. In case you are interested... the resort has a big book full of fabric samples available for bows and table settings for rent. They have different sheens, olors and patterns. When I priced renting versus buying, sewing and transporting myself... the costs arent too different.

The first dress is very elegant. I would keep looking though until you are inspired by one of the dresses.

May 7 Dream Tulum. I have my dress, met with the wedding cordinator and sent out STD emails. I booked my room for the wedding and for the honeymoon (at Secrets). I have not done invites... I think I'll wait until Jan/Feb for those. I just visited the resort this past weekend and I am REALLY excited for the wedding now!!

Quote: Originally Posted by violetvixen it does sounds like the cost for renting speakers has gone up from $150 to $165. As in, $165 for the ceremony, then another $165 for the reception. Heck, for that price I can just buy one of the Bose iPod docking stations and bring it with me! They have a portable one for $300, and they have a big sound that I think would really carry outside. I believe the cost of the sound system, for the ceremony, is $150...but EVERYTHING has a 10% sales tax on it, making the sound system $165. Included with the sound system for the ceremony, they do have a cd with classical music and the wedding march, so you don't have to bring any music for the ceremony if you don't want to.

Hi Amy!! I'm a Dreams Tulum May 7, 10 bride!! Just got back from a site visit- - I think we made a great choice!!!

Welcome - Have fun planning!

The brighter the better. I just met with a destination photographer and she showed me photos where girls used lighter colors...the sun and sand makes them look even lighter while the bright colors really popped.

Dress #1.... It sounds from your description that it is the dress you truly want.... I think a lot of found that the dress we had in our minds and the one we bought are not the same!!

Highlights: 1. I have photos of the floral arrangements available for the Ultimate package... both of them. You get to pick either flowers on the canopy or flowers lingin th aisle. 2. I sat with one of the resort photographers and went through some of the weddings they shot. They do really nice work! I was surprised. They can do fish eye shots, sepias and basic edits. You get the cd so if you want to photoshop pics at home to make them more "artsy" you can. 3. Watched 2 legal ceremony weddings. Both couples were happy with their weddings (we asked them!) I'll put more info together when I have more time. But I am sure Dreams Tulum is a good decision for our wedding!! Amy

Hi everyone!! I just got back from a site visit and got ALOT of good info. I have some pictures and details that may be of use for everyone. In the next day or too, I'll get everything posted. Highlights - -

Great photos. Very artistic. Its neat to see such a variety of TTD images.

Quote: Originally Posted by SunBride I think it's better to bring your own candles. For example, one bride wanted tealights through the resort but they didn't have enough so they bought their own in Playa del Carmen. In terms of lighting, they just use regular restaurant lighting, and for outdoor receptions they have outdoor floodlights. But if you want something more decorative or more ambient lighting (like paper lanterns) you should bring your own. They probably could provide them for you if you really wanted, but they will charge you a lot. Choose items that are light and easy to pack. If you use candles for an outdoor event (including seaside grill and el patio which are open restaurants) you need to have candle holders that are min a couple inches higher than the top of the candle to block the wind, otherwise they won't stay lit. I know this from personal experience. Sunbride - Thanks for the lighting tips! Do you know if the resort has any glass candle holders or is that yet another item to be packed?!!

Congrats!! Happy planning!

Congrats! Happy planning!

Congrats! Happy planning!

I have a hard time picking...they are both great. Do you have pictures with the dresses on you? That may help you decide.