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Quote: Originally Posted by JuneWeddingDreams Carolina - I am trying this dress on for sure!! I love it!!! You will love it so much more on!!!! The bodice gives you an amazing hourglass figure, and it's still soft and flowy--sexy and romantic all in one!

congrats!!! depending on the resort, I'm thinking you should budget for closer to 2000. We're getting married in Sept--which is the slowest season and ours is running at 980 all inclusive for 7 nights. good luck with the planning!!

congrats!!!

We definately want to do one. We have 50 guests coming. I'm sur everyone will cooperate. Besides, when else can you have an entire party in one pic!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Nikki&James Congrats!!! You all look gorgeous.. Fab review, your beach reception piccies are amazing!! We just got mega excited looking at them as we are having the same as you. Could i please ask what time you got married? We have said 4pm on 5th Dec 2010. x another bride posted this site and it's great. Just put in your month and it will tell you what time the sun will set on specific days. http://www.timeanddate.com/worldcloc...omy.html?n=923

Thank you so much ladies. Yeah I really wanted chiffon, but everything I tried on was not fitted on top until I tried this one on. I love Maggie!! I'll definately post pics once it comes in, but we have to wait till Feb Thanks again ladies!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by bahiabride2010 Wow...great choice...that's my dress too! I can't wait for it to come in in my size! We'll be dress twins! I think we're the only two on the forum who chose this dress! Which colour did you get? Think it's absolutley perfect for a wedding away I'm sure it will be gorgeous on you! That's awesome!!! We have to post pics for each other. I got it in white. I tried it on in ivory, but I figured it's my wedding...and I'm the only one wearing white that day

Sooo true a/b the laid back attitude. My WC is notorious for not returning emails, but all of the girls who have gotten married there give great reviews so I've decided to just let it go until we get down there. But DW are definately NOT for everyone!!

Love! specially when it's that time of the month snow?

Found this dress at a trunk show and loved it!!! What do yo think ladies? Can't upload it..wrong dimensions. Sorry ladies, here's the link: Zuri - by Maggie Sottero

Found it Samantha's 11.20.08 Dreams Cancun Wedding Review w/ Pics The pic of them walking back up the aisle after the wedding scared me b/c she says it's around 4:30!! We were going to get married at 5:30 in Sept, but I decided to change it to 4 to be safe.

I think you should move it up. There's a review of a Dreams wedding in Nov and she said most of her shots ended up being in the dark b/c the sun started setting around 5!!! It's better to have mostly daylight shots b/c you will be able to see the beautiful colors of the ocean. I'll see if I can find the review for you. BTW, we just moved our time up b/c it made me really nervous (getting married in Sept). Good luck!!

Lucky for us, the guys all really enjoy cooking out, so I found these really nice sets that have grill brushes, tongs, forks and knives. The company even engraves them if you'd like with "Master Chef" so and so. I really like the idea of the starfish necklaces, but do you guys feel like they will be worn again? I don't want the girls' gifts to be like the BM dresses, you know? What to do

Like, with the right outfit, but it doesn't get cold enough here pencil skirts?

Here's what I have ladies...took a bit from everyone's and made it fit us. Thank you sooo much to everyone for the inspiration. Even though it's a little over 10 months away, I feel relieved and more excited than ever now that this part is done. BTW my FI loves it!!! You may be seated. We are here today to participate in a most joyous occasion; to celebrate one of the greatest moments in life, by acknowledging the wedding of Alex and Carolina. Who gives this woman to be married to this man? This beautiful setting should remind us that, like the ocean, human life is an ebb and flow- the life of the spirit and emotions- moves in cycles. To be in a relationship does not guarantee an eternal summer. To make a sincere and honest commitment does not promise an end to all struggle. What a good relationship does offer, much like this ocean, is the opportunity for renewal. It recognizes the abiding, shared hope that after every fall and winter, spring and summer will come again. On behalf of Alex and Carolina, I welcome you and thank you all for gathering here on this beautiful day to witness their marriage ceremony. The fact that you all have travelled such a great distance to be here today is a testament to the amazing amount of love and support they have. Many of you have given them much happiness, warmth, and guidance through the various stages of their lives. They would like to sincerely thank you all for being here to celebrate their big day. A special and respectful acknowledgement must also be made to those friends and family members who were unable to attend, or have passed on, but whose spirit remains alive and strong in all our hearts. I have also been asked by Alex and Carolina to thank their parents for the wonderful lives they have given them, for the hard work and guidance they have provided, for their everlasting love, support, and encouragement. It is from them that they have learned the true meaning of love, friendship and family. Marriage is an affirmation of life, an undying commitment, a spiritual, emotional, and intellectual bond between two people. It is created from the purest of friendship, respect and love. The institution of marriage is not entered into lightly, because it symbolizes commitment on every level. Together you will continue to meet the challenges and obstacles of life head on. For Alex and Carolina, this day does not mark the beginning of a new relationship; rather, it is an acknowledgement and celebration, of a relationship that has been flourishing since the moment they met. Love is one of the few constants in the universe. It is reality, affinity, and communication. Only love is capable of joining living beings by their deepest essence. It makes burdens lighter because you divide them. It makes joys more intense because you share them. Love makes you stronger so you can reach out and become involved with life in ways you dared not risk alone. You have chosen to walk through life together. There is no truer statement of love. Before this moment you have been many things to one another- best friend, companion, lover, partner, and even teacher, for you have learned much from one another in these last few years. Soon you shall say a few words that take you across a threshold of life, and things will never quite be the same between you. For after these vows, you shall say to the world, this- is my husband, this- is my wife. As an expression that you are joined together in love, will you please hold each others’ hands in your own, so you may feel the gift that you are about to receive on this day. These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, the hands that will work alongside yours as together you build your future. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch, will comfort you like no other. These are the hands that will wipe the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow and tears of joy, the hands that will give you strength when you need it. These are the hands that will help you to hold your family as one. And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch. Alex, do you come here freely to take Carolina as your wife? Carolina, do you come here freely to take Alex as your husband? May I have the rings. Notice that these rings are a perfect circle, with no beginning and no end. They represent the unconditional love that you have for one another. Let these rings serve as a bond between you and wear them with honor and pride, as they are a visible reminder of the vows and promises that you will make here today. Alex, take this ring, and as you place it on Carolina’s finger, repeat after me: I, Alex, take you Carolina, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to honor as long as we both shall live. With this ring, I thee wed. Carolina, take this ring, and as you place it on Alex’s finger, repeat after me: I, Carolina, take you Alex, to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to honor as long as we both shall live. With this ring, I thee wed. The engagement ring is a symbol of promise and intention. Now the intention is realized and the promise fulfilled. Alex, place the engagement ring on Carolina’s finger over her wedding band to symbolize that the love that brought you together will always protect and sustain your marriage. Alex and Carolina, now you will feel no rain, for each of you will be shelter for the other. Now you will feel no cold, for each of you will be warmth to the other. Now there will be no loneliness, for each of you will be companion to the other. Now you are two persons, but there is only one life before you. May beauty surround you both in the journey ahead and through all the years. May happiness be your companion and your days together be good and long upon the earth. Give to one another new experiences of joy. Challenge one another so that you may grow. May the love you hold for each other, now sealed in marriage, continue to mature with the passing years. May you never take each other for granted, but always experience the wonder of your union. We all bear witness to this ceremony you have just performed, and this bond that has been formed today can be broken by none. In the City of Cancun Mexico, as your officiant this 24th day of September, 2010, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You make kiss the bride. Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my honor to present Mr. and Mrs. Alex XXXXX.

My biggest stress has been dealing with people who complain b/c they can't have "guests" join them. I think sometimes people assume that since many resorts in DW locations are AI, the couple (or parents) hosting the wedding aren't paying for much. It is true that DW can be a lot cheaper than weddings back home, but in our case that is b/c our guest list is much smaller. We're still paying $94/extra person (the package is for 20 and we have 50 guests)!! My advice--be firm in any decisions you make...in the end it's YOUR day!!

Hi Gemma!! Congrats on your engagement. My FI and his family are from Manchester. His parents were here in Sept and we all went to Cancun to decide on the resort for the wedding. We visited 4 different places but everyone fell in love with Dreams Cancun. The gazebo is AMAZING!!! You can't beat the view. I agree that the pool is on the small side, but they have two different ones. My future in-laws loved the whole set up and they said the resort felt more private and relaxed; the others we visited with the huge pools and hundreds of rooms were kind of Vegas-like. There are so many great reviews a/b Dreams and the staff on this forum. One of the newest brides just posted hers today. It's under the Dreams Cancun thread and the wedding reviews thread. Check it out...her pics are gorgeous!! Good luck with the planning!!

OMG Maria!!! I was sooo excited about reading your review. Everything turned our amazing!!! You looked beautiful and everyone seemed to have a great time. It's good to hear that Cecilia did everything in her power to make sure your day was perfect. I'm glad that she's my WC. I can't wait to go!!! Couple of questions...do you remember who your officiant was? Were they easy to understand? Did you do a TTD session? Thank you so much for a great review!! Congrats MRS!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's the thing....families are soooo complicated. It sucks b/c you feel like you have to please EVERYONE in one way or another. I come from a very close (and opinionated) Colombian family and I started to get overwhelmed everyone's different ideas and suggestions started pouring in. I understand that it's a sticky situation when money is involved, but the most important thing to remember is that this day is a/b YOU and your FI!!! If you don't make your wishes respected now, it will only get worse...imagine when you have kids!!! There is absolutely nothing wrong with eloping or having a DW and then hosting a reception later. If you feel uncomfortable, don't register for gifts, or put on the invitation that "your presence is gift enough". The point is to have everyone you love share your joy. Bottom line....DO YOU FIRST!!!!! everyone else comes in second...good luck hon!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by bholthof I confess that I resent my friends for being single. Not because I want to be single or anything - as if! - but because they make me feel guilty about being in a loving, committed relationship, when they are alone. So I feel as though I can't talk about the wedding with them, and if it does come up, all they do is bitch and moan about how they plan on being completely hammered the entire time, because they "hate weddings." Personally, I think its just because they are miserable because they haven't found anyone worthwhile who doesn't have an STD or is already married with children old enough to be her siblings, while he is old enough to be her father. I also confess that I have a lower opinion of my friend after getting involved with the old married guy. Who was also her first. Geez, life is complicated. I completely agree with you. Ever since my FI and I started dating, a couple of our "friends" began making smart a** comments or rolling their eyes when I would talk about something sweet he'd said or done. Then for a few months, they were also in relationships and suddenly everything was about love and relationships. Of course when things didn't work out for them, they were back to their cynical, miserable selves. Needless to say, I've distanced myself from these two and now they're more like aquaintances. It just sucks when you're genuinely there for people, but they can't seem to be happy for you!!

Quote: Originally Posted by meldal101010 So, I have another couple questions for all you Dreams brides!! About a month ago i filled out a wedding request form with Claudia and the next day she wrote me back telling me she would prepare our wedding contract...and nothing.... Does it usually take this long to recieve the contract?? I don't want to bother her with emails because i realize how busy she is but i'm starting to get concerned. Does she send the contract through regular mail or email?? If anyone can help ease my mind that'd be great! Thanks ladies! I would get a calling card to make sure that everything is getting done. The contract basically reserves your date/time, so it's important that you have that settled. The only way I got anywhere with Cecilia was by phone. Once I knew she had the deposit and the date and time squared away, I was relieved and now I'm just going to wait until our meeting to make final decisions.

"The engagement ring is a symbol of promise and intention. Now the intention is realized and the promise fulfilled. Robin, please place the engagement ring on Lindsay’s finger over her wedding band to symbolize that the love that brought you together will always protect and sustain your marriage." I absolutely LOVE this idea Lindsay!!! I'm sooo glad I found this thread, but know I'm a little scared b/c I cried through all of it so I can't imagine what I'll be like next year lol. Thank you for all the inspiration ladies!!!

so my MOH and her boyfriend of a year broke up. she's very upset and I'm there for her...but now I feel like I can't talk to her a/b wedding stuff. I'm scared to bring up things that are fun and happy, but I also want to enjoy my engagement!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by KimmyG AAAAAMEN!!! I pretend to tell FI that I wish he would help, but his ideas are not as good as mine so I'm glad he doesn't chip in much ;-) completely agree...when I ask him about an idea, I always find a way to "point him in the right direction"....mine!! I think he's figured me out and he plays along to make me happy which is fine by me