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Also - I am not sure what to do about music - my fiance is a DJ here but in nightclubs, he HATES wedding dj's, and is pretty picky. So I'm not sure if we should just do the Ipod thing and bring it down ourselves, so we have a selection that caters to our guests more, or what. What do you all plan to do for music? I'm pretty sure that mine would Dj our own wedding if I would let him lol

Exactly! It's hard not to take it personally, especially when I am giving like 6 months notice (we're getting married at the end of June), and people still can't save. Even though I can't afford it, I would definately start saving now or do what I had to do to get to one of my friends weddings. But, I guess you realize who your true friends are!! that is awful about your fiance's friend who went in November! That is so sad, and not very nice. That being said, we have a few of my fiance's friends who are bringing girlfriends that I have never met, haha so I find it kind of weird that it will be the first time I meet them at my wedding! Oh well. I still have not gotten a dress! And I have not finalized the date with Kenia (or Carolina), so getting antsy that we have not booked anything! ahhh!!

Thats right! Kenia - thanks! Well my fiance had to email three times re-asking the questions, because each time she would only answer 1! lol, but I am sure she is fine. In our case it is most of my friends who are unable to come, I am still a student and so are most of my friends so they do not have the money to spend on the trip - which is understandable. But my fiance's friends are older and are able to come -- it just sucks because a few of my friends had to back out. It's frustrating, but I am a family girl, so as long as my family is there that's all that matters! It sounds like you have a good group coming, 21 people! We are hoping to get our 20 total. Fingers crossed!

That's great! I am looking forward to reading it! My fiance has been in touch with the resort WC - however it is now Caroline's assistant Nadia (?) who has been returning our emails. I am a little worried because I've read some posts with people told their ceremony would be at 10am!!! We are having a renewal of the vows wedding, so I am hoping this won't happen (as no judge is needed), however has anyone actually had to do this? Or did it end up getting changed once you arrived? Also -- did anyone experience the frustration of people saying they could come, and then backing out last minute? It seems like our guest list keeps dwindling, and I'm finding it hard not to take it personally -- lol, I guess this is the Bridezilla that people talk about (even though I'm not saying anything to the ones who can't come, I'm still hurt)! lol

Thanks for the info! I have been reading the Getting Married at GPPC thread, there are lots and lots of posts though so I'm slowly making my way through it!! We are staying at the GPPC, but I heard that the WC is the same for the Bavaro also -- do we have the options of those sites as well? Apparently there is a really nice gazebo that looks on to the water...I would still prefer the beach, but it would be nice to have options! Have you decided where to have your dinner yet? What time is your ceremony?

Congrats!!!!!! I am sure you are getting more and more excited each day. I am about to book this resort and I will be relieved once it's all decided!! We are getting a good deal (I think) - hopefully April is too! Are you finding Caroline easy to work with?

Thank you for this review!! I just saw it and we are about to book this resort. This answered a lot of my questions! Congrats!

p.s. I forgot to add that we are doing a Renewal of the Vows or a symbolic ceremony - so no legal documents will be required. I am not sure if this makes a difference for the Sunday wedding.

Hi Brides I have been in touch with my travel agent who has given us a good rate for the end of June, we are happy with it and getting close to booking however I have a few questions that I need help with first. 1) The TA says after we book 18 people (from the same gate way) we get the next 2 seats fee -- yet, another TA said it was after 10 people (so the 11th and 12th would be free). I am unsure that we will be getting 18 from the same gateway, so it wouldn't apply to us - has anyone had any experience with this? 2) The wedding co-ordinator has not gotten back to me about booking a date - we are requesting a Sunday (even though I am 99% sure this will not be possible), as our guests leave on the Tuesday and we would like to have a whole day after to spend with them - so Sunday would be sooo much better. Have you heard of this being possible? 3) The location of the ceremony - I really want a beach wedding as that is why I am going all the way there. All of the pictures that I have seen online are beautiful, yet all in the gazebo. Is anyone aware of beach ceremony locations at the Grand Palladium Punta Cana 4) We are planning to move to the Grand Palladium Royal Suites Turquesa for our honeymoon, so any information on that would be wonderful! Wow! Lots of questions!! I will keep reading, but I have yet to find the answers...so I would love any feedback!! Thanks

Congrats!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

p.s. Kathy - that site is great!! It has all of the information I was looking for!

Thanks so much for the information!! Hollym - I am unable to open the document as I am new, and have not made enough posts. Is there any way you can tell me the costs - and how many people dinner is for? You may be able to pm me also. Thanks so much!!

Great! I just sent an email - I hope I hear back. Thanks again!

Glad to hear your wedding was beautiful!! You are so lucky -- Can't wait to hear details about it!

That is reassuring! I am finding it frustrating also - I have contacted both of our top two resorts to find out information and have not heard back from either. Just try not to worry -- everything WILL work out, because it's your big day and that's all that matters! You could try having your TA call the resort and let them know you are a little concerned and want to finalize a few things before coming.

Hi there - I am new to this site, but I am so excited to get input from other DW brides!! We are planning for the end of June - and have narrowed down between Iberostar Dominicana and Grand Palladium Punta Cana. We want to do a Renewal of the Vows ceremony and get the legal stuff done before we go, however I have not been able to find any information on ROV packages at either resort. I have tried emailing but have not heard back yet. Does any one know anything about these two and their ROV packages (or other wedding packages). We have a group of 20 and our only main concerns are a beach ceremony set-up and dinner for our guests. I hope to decide soon, so ANY information about booking or working with the resorts would be so helpful! Thanks!!

I am so excited to hear details -- We are deciding between Iberostar Dominicana and Grand Palladium, however I love the beach ceremony set-up at GPPC. Any suggestions? Our group will be about 20 people and we really only care about having a beach ceremony and a dinner for our guests afterwards. We are also hoping to do the Renewal of the Vows, however I have not been able to find any information on it -- pricing etc. I am soo confused!! lol

Thanks for the welcome!! I set up a ticker tracker on a site, and copied it into my signature but it is not showing up?...Where did you put yours to make it stay?

Hi there! I am so exited to have found this site! Our wedding date is June 28, 2010 Wedding location: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic We are trying to decide between the Iberostar Dominicana and Grand Palladium so I would love any information from fellow DW Brides!