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Congrats and welcome !

Congrats and welcome Fellow DR bride !

Congrats and welcome fellow DR bride

Congrats and welcome fellow DR bride

Hey Nat, how did you get money in your bank, I have tried to find out about this but can't find the thread on this.

Quote: Originally Posted by ebredhawk in other news, i got word from deyanira that they will transfer the bows!! also, i was super excited because i found out i can get cupcakes instead of a cake, but it's $2.30/person additional. since i only have 20 guests i think it'll be worth it since that's definitely more my thing (i have a cupcake tattoo). i also found out that i can specify my own chair set-up on the beach. i procrastinated from work and even drew it out on powerpoint so i can show her! This is great, thanks for the good news E. Cup cakes will be soo cute

I have no clue yet lol.. but I think it will be easier than trying to depend on Mike to take care of it, they may never get anything hahaa They all like alcohol so I amy get them some shot glasses engraved as a keep sake, and make mike pay for part of there attire as well. I don't know I will have to think some more on it. Is anyone doing a BD book ? I know I am for sure especially since I model, Mike will love it because he says I never take pictures for him so I can't wait to do the phot shoot for that and put the book together.

i know for me instead of trying to get Mike to understand he is suppose to get gifts for the GM, I will more than likley pick out or decided on something purchase it and put his name on it lol... much like all the other gift we get people

I picked #2 but I liked both #1 & 2

Congrats and welcome fellow DR bride

I think for my BM's I am going to buy there jewlery, purchase small keepsake gift, and pay for a portion of there briedsmaid dress, and I know FI doesn't even know he is suppose to get his GM gifts lol.....

hmmmm maybe I should check back with Deyanira on the gazebo, I was for sure it was 100 people lol... and the hitmatsu terrace used to say 80 but now it says 100 is the max Thx E, I never thought my guest list would be were it is now I'm still amazed and shocked everytime i think about it. Plus I've had to cut some things out that I wanted to do since the guest list is so big, no more OOT bags, private welcome dinner or excursion for our guest. but it should be fun and exciting with all our closest friends and family

Quote: Originally Posted by nsbride2010 They should really be helping you guys out because you are bringing a group for your wedding! Weddings ARE groups most often, so they should get extra perks IMO! Toya I can't believe how many you have booked!! Will you still be able to do the Himitsu terrace and gazebo with those numbers?? You are starting to push the upper limits hahaha They better move the sashes, I haaaaate their colors... not to mention the outrageous price! Heyyyyy Nat, Yeh the Hitmatsu Terrace holds 100 people and the gazebo holds 100 people so we should still be fine hopefully lol....

Quote: Originally Posted by ebredhawk toya, let us know when you find out from deyanira about the prices. if they went down i would be SUPER happy!! my TA is currently checking with dreams about the 6th room free deal... apple vacations already told her that a wedding negates it, but i'm hoping dreams says otherwise! i also got some clarification from deyanira about the kids meals... the kids DO count towards your 20 people, however their meals (if they eat something different from everyone else) will bring down the cost of the reception a little bit as kids meals are 1/2 price. she is checking for me on whether or not we can have cupcakes instead of a cake too... i hope they say it's okay! i also asked her about moving my chair sashes from the ceremony to the reception while we're taking pictures. she didn't quite answer the question i wanted, but she did send me a picture of the different colors of linens that they offer. i will post the picture if anyone wants to see, but in my opinion they colors aren't nearly as bright as what you can get online and their prices are SO much higher! Hey E, thats great news about the kids bringing down the cost for the reception, we have 10 kids on our list, so that helps. as for the chair sashes, I would hope they would move them because I think it would be crazy to buy seperate chair sashes for the ceremony and the reception. I've seen there colors and couldn't find anything I actually liked either lol... and I definitley don't want to pay for something I don't like. as for the free room ... I am keeping my fingers crossed and praying that it works out it shouldn't matter if you are having a wedding or not, we are still a group coming together, and we actually spend more money than the average group because we are holding a private event that cost extra money on top of the already all inclusive plan, they should always give free rooms to the bride and groom with a group of 10 or more geeezzzzzz

Quote: Originally Posted by Tam Ok, here is the website for my dress... I am REALLY nervous about going to try it on though. It is on bestforbride.com JAI collection #8594. When I look at all the other dresses (especially on here) I start doubting my choice... I will say two things though: I am true hour glass figure so I got a dress that fits over the hips. I look WAY better than the model does in the dress.. she just looks like she's PMSing and needs some chocolate or something. If you look it up (I tried to get a link to it) you have to be as honest as possible.. Im sure I will feel better once I try it on again, but I'm still freaking.. Tam your dress is beautiful and I'm sure you will love again when you go back for the fitting.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jocy So much activity!! Tam - your dress is beautiful!!! I think you'll fall in love with it again when you go to your fitting and they start making it "your" dress! Ok so the menu prices. While my fingers are clearly crossed the cheaper option is correct, i doubt it very much. I think the prices on the website are old and that they do not include Tax & Tip. Whereas the prices in Toya's post (which is what i was quoted as well) are most likely correct but they include tax and tip which lessons the discrepancy a wee bit. Also they keep telling me they don't have 2010 prices for the cocktail hr. Has anyone been quoted anything for this? I'm definitely curious to hear what someone from Dreams says about it rather than my own interpretation! Hey Jocy, I have yet to get 2010 prices for the cocktail hour either, I'm glad u said this because I had actually forgot about it lol... since I was soo focused on getting the right buffet menu prices .

Everything looks great !

ok so I just viewed the DREAMS website and those prices are soo different from the 2010 prices that Deyanira gave me that is crazy here is what she gave me I'm attaching the document and posting it again for those who can't open the document. The prices shown appear to be the 2009 prices that she sent previously. I am still waiting for her to send me the 2010 buffet prices since we have so many people. SILVER US$620.00 (up to 20 people) Service & Tax included Extra pax US$ 31.00 P/P Service & Tax included ENTREE (Choose one) •Stuffed avocado with shrimp salad •Capresse salad •Tomato stuffed with chicken salad •Assorted Dominican appetizers •Mango salad with shrimp and roasted coconut SOUPS (Choose one) •Cream of wild mushroom soup •Cream of tomato soup with tangerine and fresh basil •Beef consommé with vegetables julienne •Garnished tortilla soup •Dominican “sancocho†(meat stew) MAIN COURSES (Choose one) •Chicken cordon blue in a pomodoro sauce •Beef tenderloin with fresh mushrooms, served with chateau potatoes and vegetables •Mahi Mahi fillet with chive froth over green risotto served with sautéed vegetables •Broiled beef Tampiqueña style, served with rice, green Enchilada and grilled cheese •Fish and shrimp braid with Zinfandel wine and saffron sauce, served with baked potato and vegetables DESSERTS (Choose one) •Anise scented “Three Milks†cake •Papaya mousse cannoli over pineapple and chocolate sauces •Apple Pie with a calvados and vanilla sauces •Kahlùa flan with coconut and chocolate sauces •Pineapple “Volteado†with a rum- raisin sauce GOLD US$650.00 (up to 20 people) Service & Tax included Extra pax US$ 32.50 P/P Service & Tax included STARTERS (Choose one) •Crab cake with mango and coriander vinaigrette •Hearts of palm, Creole and Romaine lettuce salad with lemon vinaigrette •Warm mixed lettuce and breaded shrimp salad •Lettuce with a papaya and nut coulis •Caribbean seafood salad SOUPS (Choose one) •Caribbean seafood soup •Cream of wild mushrooms soup •Cream of tomato soup with tangerine and fresh basil •Lobster bisque •Dominican “sancocho†(meat stew) MAIN COURSES (Choose one) •GROUPER FILLET Marinated with herbs, served over a nut risotto with a saffron and white wine sauce •CHICKEN BREAST SUPREME Stuffed with port sauce marinated crayfish, served with pasta meuniere •FRESH SALMON FILLET With caper, lemon, tomato and white wine sauce, served with rice and mushrooms •BEEF MEDALLIONS AND SHRIMP with cordial and black pepper sauces •RIB EYE STEAK With mushrooms and red wine sauce DESSERTS (Choose one) •Tiramisu •Piña colada cake with kiwi sauce •Apple pie with calvados and vanilla sauce •Strawberry Cheesecake with zapote and guava sauces •Kahlùa flan with coconut and chocolate sauces PLATINUM US$ 1150..00 (up to 20 people) Service & Tax included Extra pax US$ 57.50 P/P Service & Tax included STARTERS (Choose one) •LOBSTER TOWER Avocado and tomato dressed with a tangerine vinaigrette •SHRIMPS COCKTAIL With brandy sauce •FRESH SALMON AND SHRIMP ROLL With an oriental sauce •HEARTS OF PALM AND SMOKED HAM SALAD With balsamic vinegar and cantaloupe SOUPS (Choose one) • CREAM OF PUMPKIN Oven baked with Honey •CARIBBEAN FISH CONSOMMÈ Anise scented •POULTRY CONSOMMÈ With tortellini and vegetables julienne •CREAM OF WATER CRESS AND SCALLOPS SORBETS (Choose one) •Pear with Chablis •Sangria sorbet •Tangerine sorbet •Champagne sorbet MAIN COURSES (Choose one) •LOBSTER TAIL AND BEEF STEAK Grilled with red wine sauce, accompanied with sautéed mushrooms. •RACK OF LAMB Filled with pine nuts, artichokes and mushrooms with mint sauce, served with fresh vegetables •GROUPER FILLET Filled with shrimp, served over saffron rice with cardinal sauce •BEEF FANTASY With three kinds of peppers and a fresh cheese mousse DESSERTS (Choose one) •MOKA’S BAVAROISE With a touch of Dominican Republic rum •ORANGE AND TANGERINE MOUSSE TULI`P Scented with Grand Marnier •CHOCOLATE, KAHLÙA AND NUT CAKE With strawberry and vanilla sauces •PEAR TARTLET With PoireWilliams liqueur Wedding menus 2010.doc

Quote: Originally Posted by nsbride2010 We are booking Huellas de Caribe this week, since his work looks great and the prices are very reasonable!! Has anyone asked about those prices? I like them A LOT better too Tam!! haha its like half!! Hey I haven't seen these yet but I am definitley going to check them out, I will email deyanira to get clarification because thats messin with our budgets ladies lol...... By the way you all will not believe how many guest we have booked as of today .................................................. ........................................ 72 GUEST Booked**what in the da world is going on**lol...

Quote: Originally Posted by taratoons Jocy, your dress is breath-taking! Who's the designer? You look gorgeous in it, even though it's miles too big for you (as evidenced by all the pins at the back!). Absolutely gorgeous! I haven't been able to post photos on here (no idea how, I don't even have a profile picture!) but here's a link to mine: Aria - by Maggie Sottero Hope that works! I love it but of course the model is wickedly skinny, doesn't look quite the same on this girl. ;0) Good luck to all of you who have your fittings this weekend, I hope it all goes well! Tara, Your dress is sooo gorgeous I luv it I gotta post my dress, Ijust hate the way my hair look that day I took a picture in my dress lol... so I don't show people that picture hahahaha

Hello ladies, Jocy, that is a beautiful dress. I haven't even begin to think what gifts, favors or anything yet lol....

Hey Ladies, I sent my credit card info in black n white and they told me they wouldn't confirm until they actually received the card in color, so finally I was able to get a good color copy and sent it over and they confirmed the date. they have not charge my card yet either and I was told by the WC and past brides DPC brides that they don't charge it until you get there anyways soo I didn't worry about it anymore. although it was very frustrating trying to get the color copy lol....

I think the contract is for travel/lodging, I haven't heard or seen any contract for the actual wedding part lol.....

Quote: Originally Posted by ebredhawk i emailed my TA about the deal from the resort and she said she didn't think we would qualify for it. i guess she was told that it doesn't apply if you are having some other kind of event (like a wedding) or if your reservation wasn't new... i'm not sure what "new" means. she said she was going to check to make sure we weren't missing out on something though so i'm keeping my fingers crossed that we get SOMETHING! Hmmm I hope that is not true because mine is not a new booking either most of my guest have already booked and we are hoping to move onto the Dreams contract to get the free room. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for both od us E.

Congrats and welcome !