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Autumn1- I'm putting in some travel size aloe bottles, some individually wrapped shout wipes (that I bought on the forum!), a beach towel, Spanish for Dummies handbook... I will have to see, since I'm adding to it everyday, but in the category of OOT bags there is a master list compiled of MANY ideas for OOT bags, and people keep adding to it! That's where I'm getting some ideas, so you could go check that out

Welcome!! We are all ages on this forum, and everyone is a wealth of information for each other! I suggest you start looking in the Wedding and Attire section of the forum, people usually show off their dresses there and are more than willing to tell you what label it is!! Again, welcome and happy planning!

Dawnkyeknod is there a template in word fr the business card size "grid"? Or did you just do that on your own?

These are real flowers or reach-touch flowers? They are beautiful!!

Positive Vibes for you!!! Hopefully it will steer clear of cabo... maybe if we all blow REALLY HARD it will keep the storm off...? Ok now I'm just getting silly... haha

Those are gorgeous!

This is just another lesson about why you shouldn't bring valuables with you on trips where you will be staying in a hotel room... this could have just as easily happened anywhere else, its just a matter of the wrong person at the right time!! I will not be taking my e-ring off AT ALL when I go to Dominican for my wedding, but then again I don't ever take it off anyway. I feel so sorry for her, the panic that must have ensued upon finding it missing and the frustration when noone was of any help. Keep going with this until you get the justice you deserve... whether it (miraculously) be the ring back, or compensation for it. Even though nothing could replace the ring itself, when someone takes something from you nothing feels better than justice in whatever form!!! *hugs* You have a whole crew of ladies behind you on this board, that's for sure!! Keep us updated as the case progresses!

ebredhawk- yeah I'm about 10 months out now, actually 10 months to the day tomorrow! I hope I hear back soon, this is torture! haha lrdavis- thanks for that, I hope we are able to do it in advance, that would be one less thing to worry about!!

lrdavis- how long did it take deyanira to email you to confirm your date? I sent my fax a week ago, and last Friday she emailed me to confirm that it was received but they were just waiting for the judge...? Let me know what she says, if it is a possibility to lock it in... since you have your date confirmed she might be more willing to give you an answer... haha

This is the case at Dreams Punta Cana, that the official ceremony must be said by the judge in spanish and translated by the w/c!

I'm a Punta Cana bride myself!! Welcome and happy planning!

Is it the Bordeaux Restaurant? Thats the one with the terrace overlooking the ocean

I think I will email Deyanira and ask her- the thing being that sometimes there are multiple weddings in one day, and I would like a specific place... I will let you know what the tell me!

erinleigh, those are so amazing!! They caught my eye, and the first thing I thought was "I HAVE TO ASK HER ABOUT THESE!" but then I saw that so many others shared my feelings about them and had already asked! Props to you girl from a fellow orange and aqua punta cana bride!!

Aqua (turquoise) and orange for us too!! Beachy and fun Could have convinced FI for pink and navy but I just liked these ones better... hehehe gotta love a man who is not afraid to please!

that would be really pretty!! If its what you want, then do itttt

Very unique favor idea!!

April may post here if the bubba kegs are on sale in canada!! I took one with me to Mexico last year and it was the best move I ever made!!

We are registering with Home Outfitters this week... so far the experience has been great! And since it is a national registry, it works for us with so many of our family members across the country!

spikes and tiki, I agree with Autumn about shipping the OOT bags... besides, what I've been told is not only is it costly but it can take much longer than you think, or can get "lost" in shipping. Better safe than sorry and take them with you! But I completely understand where you are coming from, the amount of luggage just keeps going up and up!

I Have a question! The 1750 cost of the wedding that is quoted on the website says it includes the services of a judge... does this mean that the fees that other resorts charge (like dreams) of $300 for the judge are included in the package?

I think that people need to stay away from trip advisor when trying to decide on a hotel, since it only adds to the confusion!! We were originally thinking Dreams Punta Cana, but now we might be going to the Iberostar Bavaro... I wish I'd just listened to my TA who told me that Dreams wedding parties are never disappointed! ugh so confused too!

Welcome to the forum from a fellow Dreams bride!! I'm Dreams Punta Cana but still, its the best!!

we are putting our website on our STD's, and people will find out that way! How did people ever figure these things without the internet! hehehe

my grandmother is already saying how she wished my grandfather could be here to see the first grandchild get married... and two of my bridesmaids are family members, so I will probably do something like this so that he can be with me and the rest of us at the ceremony... very good idea!