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I think its safe, the photog won't purposely put you in danger. Hope you have fun!

Congrats and welcome! Good luck

Quote: Originally Posted by jhartford19 Don't worry, I just received my confirmation from Lauren on Friday for my January 31 2011 wedding. Your date will be fine as long as the pastor is available. I was confirmed for a legal ceremony, but I am thinking about getting married at home and having a symbolic ceremony in Punta Cana because Lauren told me I have to sign the papers at 11am for the legal ceremony and then I will have a symbolic ceremony at sunset that day. What kind of ceremony are you doing? I requested a civil ceremony (w/the Judge)...I checked my bank acct today, and the money has been withdrawn, but I still don't have a confirmation. Do you mind me asking what she sent you as confirmation? Wish you lots of luck with your planning and congrats on your engagement!

Thank you all for your comments! I have started to read some of the threads about TTD and knockoff dresses. Here is a link to a picture of my dress (if you want to see it): Style JL104 | Priscilla of Boston

I spoke with Lauren today, she confirmed that the date I am requesting: 5/6/11 is open and she verified she received my contract and credit card payment authorization. But she said that she will send me confirmation next week. Does that mean I have the date reserved, or is it still iffy? I'm so worried, she told me the dates are booking up fast...

My dress: Style JL104 | Priscilla of Boston All of the gowns you ladies have posted are stunning! I ordered mine in March, on my birthday...Just recently received my "swatch" of the fabric. So happy!!! Now if I can just get all of my questions sent to the resort answered, we can reserve the date with them...

Congrats and good luck with the planning!!!

Whoop whoop! May 6, 2011!!! Can't believe there is less than a year left. Can't wait to share ideas...would love to right now, but we just bought a house and are undergowing major renovations we are completing ourselves (perfect timing, I know). Best of luck to you all!!!

Quote: BrideChilla Re: Trash the dress - need help! Most silks will shrink and loose their texture (become rough) when exposed to any water, let alone salt water. I think it's a safe bet that your dress would be ruined... but isnt that the point?? yes, you are absolutly correct! I tried that argument with him, but he doesn't want me to ruin my gown, especially after the money we paid for it. I don't have a reason to keep it in perfect condition...hmmm, this might be tough. He said I should get another gown for the TTD, but I want the pics to look like we took them on the actual wedding day. Thanks for the info about the fabric!

We will be doing a trash the dress shoot at the beach. FH is concerned about permanently damaging my gown (made of silk satin). Does anyone know if the sand and salt water will damage the gown? Any comments or thoughts are greatly appriciated!!! Thanks

We were together almost 5 years before he proposed...We will be married after almost 7 years together!

Love your pics...You look perfect! I booked them too! I'm so excited, and love seeing other photos they have taken. I know I made the right choice!

Congrats on you amazingly beautiful wedding! You pics are perfect! Thank you for the long review, it played a part in us choosing PPR as our location. We have already contacted the same photographer you used too! I'm so excited about our upcoming wedding and planning. It has been lots of fun so far. Another cool thing is that the Aqua package colors match the colors we want. My fiance and I are both Pisces and born in March, we love the water and our birthstone is aquamarine! Hope all is well, and thanks again for your inspiring story!

Vanessa & Noel, May 6, 2011 - Paradisus Palma Real <3

Thanks a bunch!

Hello everyone! Noel and I just got engaged on May 29, 2009 while on a cruise to the Cayman Islands. It was very unexpected and couldn't be more perfect ( I will add more info soon! ) I am looking forward to reading posts from as many people as I can. This is the first (and only!) wedding I will have, and any research I can do will help bunches! We are currently planning to get married at Paradisus Palma Real, in DR on May 6, 2011. I would like to wish every bride to be the best of luck! XoXo, Vanessa