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Quote: Originally Posted by jerzygirl85 Hi everyone!! I had my wedding on April 24th and everything turned out great!!! I will be writing a review soon!!! Hey Jerzygirl! Welcome back! Glad to hear you had a GREAT TIME!! I am leaving on Saturday night... so tomorrow (friday) I am getting all of my waxing/eyebrows etc. etc. girlie stuff done. I am so nervous. Not nervous about being married to my fiance (we technically are already married last Saturday, legally) but just nervous, worried, hoping everything turns out okay for the wedding day in Tulum, and my guests have a good time. I hope to dear gosh I'm not forgetting anything.... yikes.

Quote: Originally Posted by Meggan HI! I've just written to Dreams Tulum in hopes of booking an April 2011 wedding. Honestly, I'm frustrated at the lack of response from Dreams Riviera Cancun and this place looks great also. What is the average response time for the wedding coordinators here? (I still haven't heard back from the Riviera Cancun one after 3 wks!) You think they'd atleast get you to pay a deposit before deciding not to respond. ; ) Look forward to chatting with you all. This looks like a great website. Meggan I can't speak for Dreams Cancun, but Dreams Tulum definitely got back to me within the week. I agree with the other girls... I have no complaints about the response time from Aurora =) Maybe this is just a busy season for them and they need a bit more time to respond, no worries!

Quote: Originally Posted by annakoonce Also, I recently booked Samuel Luna for our photography. He's gotten great reviews, but I was curious if any of the Dreams Tulum girls have used him recently? If so, what did you think? Hi! I booked Samuel Luna for our wedding, May 21st. I hope he is good, I've heard good things also and he always gets back to me within the day or the next day after. We are coming back from Mexico on 5/25, so I will be sure to post my thoughts when I get back =)

Quote: Originally Posted by AmyandRich Hi ladies! I am leaving tomorrow for Dreams Tulum.... we are getting married Friday!!! We are both soooo excited! We will be using the resort photographer and will be sure to post pics and a review upon our return in the middle of the month. YAY! Safe travels... hope you have an amazing time =) xo

Quote: Originally Posted by violetvixen does anyone know if spa appointments can be made via email, or if I'll have to call? I made mine through email.... (hair appointments for the wedding/massages) Jana Swich- [email protected]

Hi SaraMexicoBride! Welcome!! We booked our wedding in July 09, for a May 2010 wedding, and there were no options for us. We took the only open day (5/21) they had left. So I would say, yes book as soon as possible, you can always change these things. About the 2009/2010 rates- I noticed that the ultimate package went up in the new brochure after I booked, so I emailed Aurora: "Hi Aurora, I was just looking at the website and I noticed that the prices for 2010 went up after we booked them. We were quoted the price of $2,650 when we booked, but it looks like from the Dreams website the price went up to $2,760. I assume we will still pay the lower fee as we booked at the $2,650 rate, yes?" "Dear Amanda: We would like to confirm you that you have to pay the $2,650 usd for your Ultimate Wedding Package. the prices on the packages have not been changed." So... I'm just going to bring all of my emails, which I've heard to do on here =) and hope that I only have to pay the $2,650 (and of course all of the tiny hundreds of extra things they charge you for when you end up getting there).

Quote: Originally Posted by mimi73 Does anyone know the answer to this question.. My MOH will be flying in to DT earlier in the day than the rest of the wedding guests, and she will be bringing the OOT bags for me. I want to get around the $3 fee for 'delivering' the bags to the guests rooms. If she gives the front desk staff the bags will they had them out upon guest check-in? Has anyone done this before? Hi Mimi! I do not know about having the front desk give away your OOT bags, but I did ask Aurora on 7/22: "I would also like to know if, instead of using the bell boys to deliver welcome bags to our guests rooms, if we could deliver them ourselves? Yes it is possible that you deliver it by yourselves." Not sure if that helps, but maybe you could have some of your friends or if ANYONE is coming down with you before the rest of the guests, put them in the rooms for you before everyone arrives... ?? That may save on $$ ( I decided against the OOT bags due to the $ URGH )

Quote: Originally Posted by northernflasher In my experience I definately recommend leaving at least an hour after the ceremony before you start your cocktail hour. By the time you have finished the service, had kisses and congratulations from your guests, done the confetti and group shots the hour just flies, thats even before you and hubby have even had your couples photos done which are still likely to go over into the cocktail hour. Hey thanks! Never thought of that, just emailed Aurora to change the timeline!

Quote: Originally Posted by jaynreneewed OMG – I’m starting to think this whole destination wedding thing was a bad idea. Is anyone having trouble with their travel agent? The whole reason why I choose Tulum was because it has an amazing kids club and I was told kids under 12 stay free (just pay for their air fare). Now my travel agent is telling me that this promotion ran out. I am going to have some very angry gusts- most of them already booked flights. Is anyone else running into this problem? Urgh, I am sorry, I cannot help you with the kids club, but I can tell you that my TA SUCKED too. She was SO horrible, about not ever EVER getting back to me, never knew what was going on etc., that I told my guests NOT to use her. Sharon Malespena from Apple Vacations, she was just horrific... I honestly don't know how she stays in business.... So I'm sorry you are having a hard time =(

Quote: Originally Posted by jerzygirl85 I know!! I will try and post pics at some point. We leave for our honeymoon right after Mexico and won't be back until May 12th. When do you leave for DT? I leave May 16th, getting married on the 21st!! Don't worry about it then, enjoy being back home with your new hubby =) From Starklit's pictures it looks like the flood lights gave some light off =) Do you mind me asking how you are decorating your tables? Are you doing anything special for the lighting? I'm sorry, I don't know if you've posted about this before. I did see your OOT bags though on a different thread, they look AMAZING. Kind of makes me want to do OOT bags, but my fiance and I decided on against it.

Oh geez...well another note- when Aurora responded to me, her email was very short. It wasn't the usual full email "Dear Amanda..." she just responded with "half day" and that's it! So she may be very busy right now, and more complicated questions, e.g. how much money should I bring?, requires her more time/calculating to respond =) so no worries! Jerzygirl- you are getting married SO SOON!!! That's so exciting... I am having my reception at the adult pool as well, and as I'm sure you've read I am having panic attacks regarding the lighting situation lol. Could you PLEEEAAASE send me pics when you get back?! xo

Quote: Originally Posted by L&A2010 Has anyone heard from Aurora lately? I sent her an email with some questions over a week ago and have not heard anything. Typically she responds to me within about 3 days. Also when I sent the email this time I got an automatic response routing me to a different/(new?) email address. Just wondering if maybe they have updated or converted contact info in the last couple of weeks and I missed it. Last time I emailed Aurora was on 3/10 asking her if I would have to get my photographer a half day or full day pass... she responded on 3/11 (half day pass for 7 hours)... I am still a bit confused though, is Aurora the WC or the assistant?!?? I am reading different things, I don't know! =)

Hi Sunbride, Thank you very much for updating this website/creating this for us!! I have rrcv'd a lot of useful information and will definitely post a review when I get back. (this will not be until June though lol) Just want to say THANK YOU, and to all of the brides who have been so helpful =)

Thanks Starlitk!!! Looks like you had an AMAZING wedding, even with the rain =) Those pictures are beautiful. =) I don't know if I will need any templates, but thanks for the offer! I will keep in touch if I need them. =)

Quote: Originally Posted by taranyc Originally Posted by AchiCAp0547 Aurora told me it was SOFT... no high heels for me! I'm going barefoot... Hi. When we did our site tour in December, there was a wedding setup that had a sand-colored runner. I am not sure if Dreams provided it, but I really like the look it created up to the "alter." I hope these photos come out, I had to resize them 15 times in order to make them small enough to upload. I'm trying to research how to add photos....I'm going to need to know this for my planning thread. Just in case, I uploaded them to Flickr as well: Dreams Tulum Images - a set on Flickr xoxoxo,tt Oh those pictures are beautiful- I CANT WAIT =)

Quote: Originally Posted by violetvixen We're three months out from the wedding (yay!) and some questions have come up that I'm hoping the already-married ladies can answer for me. 1) is the "aisle" sand for in the processional area packed or soft? Also, is it too hot to walk on with bare feet? (our ceremony is at 3pm in June) 2) what kind/brand of products do the make-up artists use? I'm still on the fence about having my face done in the salon vs. doing my own makeup. 3) does anyone know if the makeup artists will do a false eylash application? thanks all Aurora told me it was SOFT... no high heels for me! I'm going barefoot...

Quote: Originally Posted by L&A2010 Hi AchiCAp0547 I haven't done a site visit, but thought I would let you know that the "relaxed pool" is the adult pool. Starlitk had her reception there. Maybe you could check out that review. Hey thanks for the info... I've read all of the posts on this dreams tulum thread (nerd I know, I was bored a couple of days lol), but there is SO much information, it gets confusing! It does look a bit dark... I did hear that it's a bit windy- on page 338 of the forum, jmb0902 has a picture where she had to put a plate over her hurricane glass because the wind kept blowing out the candle. So I'm still thinking of ideas for lighting... this website has pretty cheap LED lights, I may need to buy them and figure something out- Cheap LED Party 'Floralytes' $1.34 Wholesale LED Submersible Lights I can picture the day I get married there is no wind... and I purchased these things for nothing lol. I guess better safe than sorry right?

Quote: Originally Posted by ourvm She was really patient and helpful during our site visit so hopefully, she'll be just as helpful when we come close to our wedding date and plan on the details. I'm sorry, I should have asked this in my last post.... When you went for your site visit, could you possibly tell me some information on what the "relaxed pool" looks like? I've read some things on this site, but still do not have a good feel for what/where that pool is. Our reception is going to be at the relaxed pool, so I want to make sure there is going to be enough lighting for a 6p-9p reception. And is it terribly far from the Bar? At our receptions, how do we get our drinks? Are there waiters that go to the bar for us?

Quote: Originally Posted by ourvm I met Aurora during our site visit. I think she could be a small but would suggest a medium to be on the safe side. I'm glad to hear that she's been helpful. I haven't had too much interaction with her yet since my wedding is still 9 months away. THANK YOU!!! I will get her a medium. Yes Aurora has been awesome for me to work with. Very responsive. I have read on here that she may be the WC assistant, and when we get there a different WC helps with the wedding? Either way, Aurora has already been a pleasure to work with =) I have asked tons and tons of questions, I'm sure she thinks I'm annoying at this point hehe

Quote: Originally Posted by Cheri Hey AchiCA0547! I am actually paying for Samuel to stay at the resort overnight as part of the package so I won't need a day pass. Sorry I can't help with that one, but I would say a full-day pass just to make sure he is there to catch everything you want shot. I've read reviews where they actually don't even charge for day passes, but I guess it depends who's running the front desk. And, yes, I was planning on buying him dinner too even though it will cost a small fortune:-) I'm hoping a happy photographer makes a great photographer!!! Pictures are SOOO important to me; that's one area I'm not skimping on! See you there!! Awesome Cheri, thanks. I asked Aurora and she told me 1/2 day pass because he's coming 230-930... hopefully there is a nice person at the front desk who won't charge lol. Okay, I will get him a dinner too. Where are you sitting him?

STUPID QUESTION- Aurora told me she loves the color black and NYC. She's helped me so much, I want to get her a tee shirt that says "I LOVE NY" in black... but I have no idea what size she is. Has anyone on here met Aurora before? What size do you think she'd be?

Quote: Originally Posted by mandymert Question.... Can we bring outside photographer on to property?? I have yet to see my contract, can one of you check your contract. Please.... Thanks Hi Mandymert! We can bring an outside photographer- I don't see it in the contract either, but I emailed Aurora asking her if it was okay and would I have to buy him a day pass and she responded "Is required to purchase a day pass for the photographer the cost is : $90 USD full day pass or $55 usd half day pass." So I'm assuming because that was her answer, that it's okay to bring someone in =)

Quote: Originally Posted by Cheri Samuel is shooting my wedding on the 25th!! I can't wait; he seems awesome!! Hey Cheri- did you get Samuel a full day pass or a 1/2 day pass? Do we include him in the dinner? If so, where do I sit him to eat? (Or do I just tell him I bought his day pass and go over to the buffet if he's hungry!! HAHAHA LOL IM JUST KIDDING)

Hey Maxandkatie, thanks for the long "new" review! I'll be sure to bring bug spray =)