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Quote: Originally Posted by ourvm Taranyc: Thanks for your input. The reason you stated echoes all that have been written regarding Dreams RC - that's why we can't decide anymore. The ride to Dreams Tulum may be a little long for some of our elderly guests especially after a long flight. (Is it really 2 hours ride from CUN airport?) Really a bummer that Dreams RC didn't consider the privacy factor when they designed the resort. I really liked the contemporary, clean look of the resort. We need a kid-friendly resort so DRC was at the top of our list. Now we're not sure anymore, it seems like we are back to square one ... Hi Vanessa...one of the best things about DRC is how close to the airport it is. I agree with jmb, the distance isn't really that bad. Playa is under constant construction and makes this the longest part of the drive. One thing I would make sure of is that all of your guests set themselves up for transportation ahead of time (a trip in a taxi from the airport without a reservation can cost $100--150 usd one way). If you're negoitating with the hotel directly on room costs, make sure they include ground transport...or just have them add it on when reserving flight and room online. The vans are air conditioned and drivers are really nice...i think your older guests will be comfortable. The rooms at DRC were really nice...I liked the whole ocatgon shape, modern feel...seriously, the resort was really pretty...but honestly kinda boring. We made our own fun, but no one was out past 10p (a little strange). One of the things I don't like about DTulum is how much older the rooms look online, but the resort is so nice...and how much time do you spend in your room when you're in paradise!? You should check out the other bride's photos...there are so many places to take pics and the colors are so saturated.

Quote: Originally Posted by ourvm Hi Ladies: I am a Noob and am trying to catch up and review all the information provided. (Thank you to all that have posted information on here, it is certainly valuable information). My fiance and I have stayed in Dreams resorts and since we need a kid-friendly resort, we decided to have our wedding at Dreams. I have a question to all Dreams Tulum brides: Did you perform a site visit prior to deciding on this resort? What made you choose this resort over Dreams Riviera Cancun? Are you planning on providing transportation to your guests from the Airport to the resort? Thanks, Vanessa Hi Vanessa. Welcome to the forum. My wedding was originally planned for 9/26/10 at dreams riviera cancun. We were fortunate to get a great rate on hotel and flight and visited DRC in December. I am so glad that we did, because the resort (while beautiful) is soooo small. The wedding areas are right on top of the other guests. On our third day I saw an afternoon wedding take place on the beach and right behind the wedding guests was a older very tan guy in a mankini sunbathing with one leg haning off his chair while talking on his phone...then, as if on que, four 50-something women in bikini's and cowboy hats walked passed and started woo hoo-ing. <----- and that pretty much did it for me. I turned on my phone, called up Aurora at dreams tulum and scheduled a site tour for the next morning. Dreams Tulum is so much more spread out and offers you a bit more privacy and options for where you can have your wedding/reception. Dreams Riviera Cancun was a great resort, but just not for my wedding. The staff was amazing and we had a nice time. Note...the wedding gazebo is right above the beach bar and kids playground area.

welcome and congrats!

slaps...the whole black market thing is kinda freaking me out and making me laugh...but i think you're going to be fine. i had a hard time finding someone that looked "okay" in the nyc area...most looked like those that would sell your photos. in other words...they were craigslist ads, etc. no thank you. i've seen too many episodes of csi. i started checking out philly and there are some wonderful photographers there with great websites. just do an online search for boudior philadelphia and follow the links. best of luck and let us know what you find out. a couple of friends and i are looking to do a june/july session.

awesome job ginalyn...they are so pretty!! thank you for sharing!

Hi Dawn. Congratulations and welcome to BDW forums. They have been an amazing resource for me so far.

congratulations and welcome to bdw!

congratulations christina. good luck with the planning...BDW has been an awesome resource!!

Quote: Originally Posted by jmb0902 Hey Tara - I just sent it to you as a pdf attachment to your email. Let me know if you have issues =) Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. xo,t

Hi. If anyone does have the 2009 wedding planner guide, can you please email it to me at [email protected]? Thank you! tt

I agree, but will keep asking until 4p on 9.25.10.

ps...i'm really trying hard not to be annoyed by that email. ah, serenity now...all will work out in the end. xo, tara

Hi everyone. Here are the responses I got from Natalia: we would like to do two long tables and one short...see attached image...is this possible? The Set up that you like is allow Only if you have maximum 30 guest, if you are going to be more that this number need the set up need to be with round tables. we are currently set with the free package...what would be the cost per person for a set menu from one of the restaurants ($750 set up fee + $20 pp? + tax)? We need to ask to the Wedding Manager, normally with the Free packages you need to pay the usd 750 plus the Golden or Silver menu, not the set up menu in usd 25pp. can you please send us the set menus that we can choose from? We will ask to the wedding manager, normally you need to take the Silver or Golden Menu. we would like to have the tres leches as our main cake...can we have a larger piece that we can cut? In the Free packages apply the stándar *cake.Is it working for you?? for the time of our reception, could we do floating lights in the pool? You need to bring you own floating candles. We don’t offer it at the Resort.* * if i had my own flowers, do you have any glass vases that i could use ... see images for sample. i need to know what you have and the cost so i can purchase the imitation flowers. We can rent you the glass vases,* we have it available* like the first picture, each one is usd 15. what is the cost for setup of the reception? Between 2-50 guest the cost is usd 150 plus 11% tax..* if we did the reception on the beach...where could we do this and what would be the cost? See Previously. * could we do the set menu from a restaurant on the beach? (ie. $750 + $20pp + tax) See previously. what is the cost to have bonfires on the beach? Bonfires is not allow, we cancelled it. if we were on the beach area near the relaxation pool...could we have lights strung up from the trees? Yes you can bring *your own. Extra cost apply for setting up usd 150. Note: Please take the note that all ratas need to add with usd 11% tax.

Wow!!! Amazing job. Thank you for sharing and all of the great tips!

Hi Sunbride...thank you for the info and the suggestion to look on the other forum for more on sparklers. I just don't want to spend the $$ and then have them taken away on the plane. Tkolman773...thank you so much for your review. We have been looking at the Ultimate package, but after reading your review the free one sounds like the way to go! Thank you for the full breakdown of your costs...it helps so much! btw...I just sent an email to Landy and Aurora regarding many things (sparklers, lights in the pool, etc)...I will share their response once Ihear back. Happy New Year to everyone!

oh my goodness...thank you so much for the review!

hi. does the basic wedding setup (chairs, table, walkway) include the thing we stand under? or is that an additional cost? has anyone asked about floating candles in the pool for the reception? has anyone gone to the Sam's Club in Playa del Carmen to get supplies (tiki torches, etc)?

hi normajeane...the beach is pretty and we had fun snorkeling (there was lots to see). it is rocky and a few people cut themselves on sharp rocks. most people stayed in the pool area and out of the ocean. the walk down towards puerto morelos is nice and there are some nice docks/piers to take photos from. as long as you make sure that you go down early and take up the chiars, you should at least be able to keep people from being right there in your wedding....although, the resort did say that they were going to start moving stuff if it sat over an hour.

amazing job Erika! thank you for sharing!

wow! they look amazing...great job!

welcome and congrats!

thank you all! tt

Thanks everyone! I worked with Jen from the Etsy shop Kneeknockers...she was wonderful. Gotta love Etsy! Hope you all have a safe and happy New Year! tt

Hi everyone. I just wanted to share our save the date. I love it sooo much! xoxoxoxo, tara tulum__tara and kenny save the date on Flickr - Photo Sharing!