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Congrats, I was just in Negril during Labor day and it was beautiful.

Hi Kathy! Mexico has so much to offer that I was overwhelmed which part of Mexico to have it in. Location, location, location! Whichever location you choose, it will be beautiful. Congrats again and happy planning.

I'm planning to be a July Cancun bride as well. Congrats and happy planning

Quote: Originally Posted by CCPD10 Thanks for the welcome, everyone! I have been spending a LOT of time here on the forum. I am thinking about March/April timeframe in Cancun but worried about spring breakers. Anyone have any experience with that? What would be the best time to avoid the college spring breakers? Thanks! Congratulations and Welcome! Perhaps you could do last week of April. I think it should be over by then. I think it also depends on the resort because some resorts cater towards the spring breakers than others. Good luck and happy planning.

Here is the list of the photo packages I received for the resort photographer. I am planning to use him as well. I see that a couple of brides used him. Look at the reviews page. Package 1 Photo Express 36 photos on a CD only Not printed $ 470 usd + 10% tax 1 hour Package 2 36 photos 4x6 Colour Prints Album & CD with 36 negatives $ 590 usd + 10% tax 1 hour Package 3 50 photos 4x6 Colour Prints Album & CD with 50 negatives $ 690 usd + 10% tax 1-2 hours Package 4 90 photos 4x6 5 photos 5x7 5 photos 8x10 Colour, B&W, Sepia, Mix Colour prints Album & CD with 100 negatives 2-3 hours $ 980 usd + 10% tax Package 5 130 photos 4x6 10 photos 5x7 10 photos 8x10 Colour, B&W, Sepia, Mix Colour prints Album & CD with all negatives $ 1,610 usd + 10% tax 5 hours

I have been with my FI since I was 16 (HS Sweetharts) and everyone keeps telling me, it's about dam time...lol. Congratulations!!!

My piece advice is that it is your day and your way, lol! Getting married on a beach throws all formalities out the door and why most of us BDW brides/soon-be brides like you and I choose beach weddings.

Congratulations and Welcome to the forum! My thing when I was considering locations was the trip duration. Punta Cana from Florida should be a breeze in flying time. I would consider that if I'm flying my whole family down. Once you start looking at the different resorts, you'll start seeing the differences and will know exactly what you want.

Welcome to the forum! If your group consists of all adults, I find that adults only resorts seems to be more intimate and also very nice. There are great ones in Mexico, DR and Jamaica. Sandals/Breezes resorts is King in Jamaica.

Congratulations and Welcome to the forum! There is a Dreams Resort in Punta Cana, DR as well. I felt that their wedding packages were reasonable when I was researching online. But like others said, depends what you are looking for.

In my opinion, the lace is eye catching and unique compared to the silk one. But I'm not sure what you are going for.

Hello and congrats! I live in NY too and was fortunate enough to have gone to Bermuda in July and found it to be one of my most favorite islands. Although I did not decide to have my DW there because I was looking for an all inclusive to suit my family and friends, our wish was to have it there. The flight duration from NY is about 1hr and a half which is great. Bermuda is super romantic and has the most strikingly beautiful blue water. You can't rent a car in Bermuda so it's either you cab, bus or moped it. Mopeding it with my FI exploring the island was the best. I stayed on the West End of the island which is very layed back and I feel less touristy. I stayed at 9Beaches Resort which has cabana's in the water is an Eco Friendly resort. It was kind of roughing it but I wanted a different experience. I also visitied Cambridge Beaches for dinner and Fairmont Princess in Southhampton for a massage both very nice resorts. The only thing I have to say that's a little bit negative about Bermuda is that it is kind of expensive.

Congratulations and great choice on resorts. I'm from NY also so when I was researching destinations and all inclusives, was in debating over Bahamas and Cancun. I loved the Sandals in the Bahamas but it didn't allow children so I went with Dreams in Cancun. You will have an awesome time.

Welcome to the forum. Congrats on your choice, Mexico is a great place and has something for everyone.

Welcome to the forum. I have been to both places and I personally liked Cancun because it has a great nightlife and more family friendly resorts, activities and mayan culture.

I have a similar ring with the same problem about wanting it to be flushed. The jeweler said that he would have to make a curved ring for me . Here are some of my ideas when we go make it. I was also thinking of this one but may not work.

Quote: Originally Posted by cancunbride Thats great, I did do mine at the beach.. I was also going for the lounge furniture but Im glad I didnt just because the DJ literally had all my guests dancing all night, nobody ever sat down until the end so Im glad I didnt spend that extra money on lounge furniture. If you are having something intimate I really dont recommend spending all that money on it... good luck Thanks for the tip, I'll definitely keep that in mind.

Congrats! I just came back from the riu palace this weekend and have to say how much fun I had. The resort was uncrowded due to the hurricane season which was a nice surprise. All of the hotel staff was gracious and the resort is super clean. They clean your room in the afternoon and then have turn down service. One night we stayed in and ordered room service because it was raining and the maid knocked on the door and made sure we were OK and needed anything. Hotel transfers aren't included unless you book through a travel agent. I booked mine through Clives Transportation and it was only $20.00/pp. I did see a very intimate wedding of 4 including the bride and groom and got married on the beach. I have to say the sunsets are as amazing as people describe.

Hi All, I just came back from Jamaica. I went there for the weekend I had a great time. I'm ready to put the wheels in motion for Cancun. I'm off to a late start as well.

Quote: Originally Posted by cubsfan Thank you so much! Everyone is so nice on this site! It helped me so much and I hope that I can also help people now too! Yeah - I shouldnt complain because we were in scorching hot mexico and we had nonstop sun everyday we were there! So, we were lucky! I noticed that you have something on your signature about adopting animals... we are in the process of rescuing a shih tzu, we have the home visit sat! I hope we get the lil guy! :0) Yes! you can help inquiring brides to be like me. Congrats on your soon to be new addition. I have a yorkie and my friend has a shitzu very adorable dogs. Quote: Originally Posted by PhillyBride09 Great review!! It makes me miss dreams every time I read a review! Congrats ! i am so glad you had a great time! As for the sun..We had the same problem. The sun was in our eyes and alot of us were squinting. Some of the guys were complaining that they couldn't open their eyes, but we got through it and it wasnt so bad. We got married at 5:30 pm, so even at 6 when we were taking pictures it was blazin! Although by the time we got to the lighthouse, it was setting. I am really happy for you!! Congrats again!! Wow and I was thinking of doing pictures before the ceremony. I know it's super taboo but I really want to enjoy cocktail hour with the guests since we will have the mariachi trio as well. I hope I won't melt. I don't know how you ladies did it. You both don't look like you broke a sweat...lol!

Hi Damaris, I just started planning a July wedding in Dreams and I'm from NYC too, I'm so glad you asked this question. Did you figure out who are you going with? I feel like I'm way behind in terms of planning. lol!

Quote: Originally Posted by wilsoml2 Congrats on your wedding! I'm potentially planning a wedding around the same time as you, so that's exciting! My FI and I were there (Dreams Cancun) from July 5-12 in 2008 and I thought the weather was great! I can only remember it raining one evening and it didn't last long. Yes, it is hot in July, but it is also pretty windy so I didn't mind the heat as much. I tend to enjoy hot weather though, so that may just be me! Hope that helps! Thank you so much for your perspective. That is exciting. We definitely should keep in touch. Have you contacted Dreams yet? Quote: Originally Posted by islandbride317 You're gonna LOVE being a part of this amazing forum!!! My best advice as you start down the road to your wedding day would be just to take your time and do lots of research before you book or buy anything (attire, flowers, you name it!) and make sure it's all that you've envisioned for your BIG DAY! And that's where this phenomenal site comes in: BDW has proven to be invaluable in my planning, and it's comforting to know that there are other brides and grooms out there experiencing the same highs and lows during their planning process...a friend is always just on the other side of your computer screen! CONGRATULATIONS and Welcome to BDW...it's a wedding-planning heaven! Island Bride, I'm going to be in Jamaica this weekend. But I'm staying at the Riu Tropical Bay in Negril for only 3 days. I can't wait to go, I heard Jamaica has the most beautiful beaches/sunsets. Congrats on your decision.

This question goes to out to all past brides whose had Live Music at their ceremony. Can you tell me about your experience? What type of musician did you use? Was it worth it? Who did you use? From what I see that most of the musicans are local it's difficult to hear a sample of what they play. I'm planning a wedding in Dreams Cancun and if anyone has experience with their live music options, I am grateful to for your input. I hope this helps all brides considering Live Music at their ceremony. Thanks in advance for helping this newbie out.

LOL, thanks for the tip. I'll definitely remember that.

Thanks for your review. I appreciate all the pics especially of your reception. I am also planning a similar set up on Carribean beach reception/cocktail hour. Is that where you had yours? I did give up on getting an outside photographer because we wanted a few other things like a lounge set and live music for the ceremony (FI's request not mine). Plus, Cecilia is charging $100 fee for outside photographers and videographers.