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Great pictures!! I especially love those first two with the arches. They are so artistic... I would print them large and put them on the wall for sure!!

Lolita - Your dress looks great on you!! I LOVE the low back!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by vlynnw ok my BM just emailed me the quote she got from our TA The rates listed are per room based on double-occupancy & include roundtrip air from Cleveland (see schedule), roundtrip airport transfers, 7-nights’ accommodations at Dreams Tulum, all-inclusive package (drinks, meals, & gratuities), taxes, and cancel-for-any-reason trip insurance. 7-night stay in deluxe garden view room = $3174 (deposit = $1420; final payment due 3/13/11) 7-night stay in deluxe ocean view room = $3638 (deposit = $1454; final payment due 3/13/11) is it just me or does that seem a little high? That does seem pretty high! I thought it would quite a bit cheaper from Cleveland than Vancouver since Cleveland would be a shorter flight! Were your guests able to get a group rate, or early booking bonus or anything?

Thank you for sharing your passport template!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by vlynnw MediPea – Majestic Colonial DR, May 10 Fillandspill – Dreams Tulum, May 10 Pineapplebride – Dreams Tulum, May 10 Ahollo02 – Valentin Imperial Maya, May 10 WestBacaniWedding – Dreams Riviera Cancun, May 10 Woot woot look at all my date twins!! <3 And theres another bride getting married at the same resort and same date as me.... how did I miss this before?? I hope she comes around and starts posting again!! Yay for May Thanks vlynnw for doing this...you're the best!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by vlynnw I was wondering if there is anyone getting married at DT next spring that has gotten quotes for DT that they wouldn't mind sharing. I just want to make sure what I'm getting is normal. I'm getting married there on May 10th. Our quote is $1338 + $290 taxes for one week all inclusive, air and transfers from Vancouver BC. We do things a little different from Canada though in the sense that our whole package (hotel, air, transfers) are all booked together through one tour operator.... so I don't know how helpful that is?!? Quote: Originally Posted by Care42Pat Time to make it official and kick my butt into planning gear! If anyone has any advice on the best and most cost-effective way to book hotel/air for us and our guests, it would all be very much appreciated as I read through all 300 plus pages of this thread! Username: care42pat Names: Caroline & Patrick Date & Time: April 2, 2011 @ 6pm Wedding package: Ultimate Wedding extras (through the resort): unknown Outside vendors (cost charged by vendor and any fees charged by the resort): unknown for now Type of ceremony: Symbolic Coordinator: Aurora (@ least she's been e-mailing me this far) Number of guests: 20ish Ceremony location and time: Beach Cocktail hour location and time: unsure Reception location and time: possibly beach? or private by dolphin pool Photographer: not sure Videographer: not sure Review (link): n/a Photos (link): n/a Video (link): n/a Planning thread (link): n/a Special arrangements / activities: hoping we can make it to Xel-Ha while were there Welcome!! Congrats on booking your date!!

Carly! Thanks so much for doing that for me!! You went way above and beyond by making that sample template! I appreciate it!!

These looks great! I would have never guessed you paid as little for them as you did! I think it is a very smart idea to use a cheaper envelope and just jazz it up. Most people end up throwing the envelope away and just keeping the invite anyways!

You did a great job! I love the colors!

OOoh good idea! I was thinking of doing the same thing when I get around to making my passports! I'm glad it worked out!

These look great! You wouldn't happen to still have the template for the jacket would you?? It looks a little different than a lot of the ones I have seen! I love it!

They look great!! I especially love how you put your travel-themed engagement pictures right into it! Quick question - did you use the metallic cardstock for the cover, or the inside pages? or is it both??

We're getting married on a Tuesday! Our package is from Saturday to Saturday, so it is right in the middle of our vacation week! Our resort requires us to be there 2 fulls days before the wedding day. We decided to have a symbolic wedding in Mexico so we didn't have to worry about being there 3-4 full working days in advance.

Oh thanks for reminding me! We are planning on getting FIs suit from studio suits as well! What color suit are you putting your FI in? I'm going to get him to head to a tailor this week to get his measurements!

Thanks for posting this!!! There are some super cute ones!!

Kelsey - thanks!! that picture is from El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines. We were traveling around SE Asia for 3.5 months last year so I had plenty of time to get that tanned! I'm hoping I can be even half that tanned for my wedding! I may have to hit up the tanning beds though (as much as I hate that idea... ughh skin cancer!) because if next year is anything like this year we won't be seeing much sunshine before May!! Rose - thanks for posting those Bellingham locations!! I think even if I do find a dress this weekend I will head down there to see if I can find the same dress or a better dress for cheaper!! I'm going to Sposa Wedding World and the Bridal Gallery tomorrow!! Wish me luck! I had fun at coffee last night ladies!!

Quote: Originally Posted by rosieposie In case any of you ladies were interested in driving down to Bellingham or Seattle to do some dress shopping, here are the stores I mentioned at the meet-up. There are more, but these are the ones I've visited, including the one I ordered from. Belle Bridal: Belle Bridal : Home Alicia's Bridal: (their outlet is also a few stores down from their main store) Bellingham Wedding Dresses and Tuxedos | Formal House In Seattle: www.idobridal.com Rose, thank you for this!!! I'm hoping I'm successful in finding a dress this weekend... but if not I will def be heading across the boarder!!

I had fun last night too! Thanks Hawaiianprincess for the little goodie bags!! I'd love to meet up again as well!!

Welcome Lite! Congrats on your engagement!

Quote: Originally Posted by JNic Hi Fellow 2011 Brides!! Nice to see a thread dedicated to us. You guys feel light years ahead of me with your inspiration pics and planning. I've only reserved our date - May 11, 2011 at Dreams Palm Beach in the DR. Perhaps I should get my butt in gear! Welcome! Picking the resort is the hardest part...so you're well on your way!!

Quote: Originally Posted by KB&JC We are booked for May 14th at Dreams cancun!! Woo Hoo!! Here is my dress from Casablanca! Love it!!! Casa Blanca Bridal :: Collections Welcome.. and beautiful dress!!! vlynnw - I think a list with all our dates and locations would be a great idea! Theres more and more of us everyday... its hard to keep track!! Ive finally started the search for my dress!! I went once with my mom... once with my best friend.... also FIs mom is coming into town this weekend to go dress shopping with me! Wish me luck!!!

Your OOT bags look great!!! Did you get all your tote bags from vistaprint for free? Are there ever any coupons/deals to get a bunch at one time for free or cheaper... or is it always just one at a time?

This thread is very helpful! I just looked on the Dreams website and it looks like they are still doing the 6th room free promotion. I have a question though... when TAs book packages for groups do they deal with the resorts directly, or just through tour operators? Our package is out of Vancouver Canada and is through a tour operator... would my TA have to negotiate the promotion with Dreams, or with the tour operator?? Thx!

They look awesome! Rebecca does such beautiful work!

Great job...they look very professional and like real passports!! I hope mine turn out even half as nice!!