Cheri

Quote: Originally Posted by Amymarie Hey, I will be getting married on the 19th and I plan on buying blue or organza gold chair sashes, table cloths and a few other things. Ill keep you updated on what I purchase and you can let me know if you want.me to leave anything at the resort for you as ill be leaving on the 23rd. Thanks so much Amy Marie!! I really appreciate it!! I'm arriving on the 21st so I'll see you there!

Quote: Originally Posted by midnight24 not sure if this was posted or not cuz i didn't want to go through every page again Custom Fingerprint ring with two fingerprints think by fabuluster love this! Thanks so much for sharing this!! I'm going to see if I can have a ring made with my children's prints. Love this idea!!

Hi Girls! My wedding is scheduled for May, 25, 2010. I am wondering if anyone would want to sell me their decorations when you're done with them. I would love some lanterns and maybe some chair sashes, but may be interestd in other things as well. I'm thinking about bring my own stuff, but I have 3 little kiddos and luggage will already be an issue for us so I thought if I could find someone willing to sell me their stuff at the resort it would be much easier! The colors I'd love to use are, red, Aqua or turquise, and orange. Thanks girls!!

Sashes still availbale??

Quote: Originally Posted by crazyldy I got married a little over 3 weeks ago and Dreams was perfect. They treated me like a queen and I felt so special. I was able to do the 20.00 menu and it was perfect. I will write a review soon. Please do write your review. I would love to get the $20 menu somehow, but they're telling me I can't and it's killing my budget!! I'd love to hear your story! Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jeremy_Gilliam Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my photos and to post a comment! Thanks for the compliments. Thank you! That is a goal of mine this year, to start getting my weddings published in magazines. Thanks for your kind words. I agree, Jeremy! You're great at what you do. The only reason I didn't hire you is because I needed more of your time than you had to offer. But you are truly "awesome." Go You!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by JenDen Hello! Question for ya'll.....I have booked my wedding for November 22, 2010 @ Dreams Puerto Vallarta. I have been talking with a TA (also an acquaintance of mine)...she assured me that she would 'handle' all the travel arrangement for me. To make a VERY LONG story short......she is not getting in touch with the booking agent at the resort as I expected and as she told me and then she tells me that my guests will have to call the hotel booking agent to reserve their rooms once we "hold" rooms at the resort. Uugghh.....!! I just want to make it very easy on my guests...I have guests coming from all over and I want them to be able to all go through one TA and book their rooms and flights (if that is what they choose). I was hoping to list my TA's contact information on the Save The Dates , this way everyone can call / email her to get travel arrangement initiated??!! Am I way off base here?? Is there something else I should be looking into? OR, does anyone recommend a good travel agency / agent in the Houston, TX area that I could contact? Thanks ladies!!! Jennifer Hi Jennifer! I think you definitely need a new TA. I have had some issues with my TA as well, but she is absolutely taking care of booking everyone's room and even arranging their tranfers and tours, if they choose. I put all of her information on my Save the Dates and she has been in touch with each and every guest. The only person who has spoken with the actual resort is my TA. I agree, it's important to make this easy for the guests! Best of luck!!

Quote: Originally Posted by DTurner51410 Hey Guys.. I am having some trouble finding a photographer in Mexico for my wedding.. Im getting Married at Dreams Tulum... I was wondering if anyone has any ideas?!? Also if anyone has any ideas on a DJ?! Thanks.... Hey Danielle! After much back and forth, I went with Samuel Luna as my photographer --he's terrific and reasonable!! And for DJ, I went with DJ Doremixx. So far, I'm very happy with my choices. They both have gotten great reviews and are affordable!!Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by DTurner51410 Cheri, How are ya?!? Are you soo Excited your wedding day is coming. it will be FUN!But i am considering changing my time because i was thinking if i have my ceremony at 6:00PM thats right around sunset(give or take a hour) and we wont have alot of time for Photo's. Also with a Cocktail hour that will take us to 7ish then you figure everyone will arrive at the dinner location around 7:30 that will give us only 3hours to cram in dinnder cake and a Dance with out having to pay a per person per hour fee after 10:30PM. so i think if we move it up we will have more time. Anywho.. I noticed your from Colorado.. So am I. But anyways.. you were asking about the lanterns and the resort. It's amazing. I Love all Dreams Resorts. But this one is very nice.. Large but nice. You will love it! if you have any questions or anything feel free to ask. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!!!! Hey Danielle! Nice to meet another Denver bride! I see what you're saying with the pictures and sunlight. I know the sun sets around 7:30 that time of year so I guess I was thinking either I'll need to take some pics before the ceremony or basically miss cocktail hour. I do like the timing of it all though because I figure the ceremony will be from 6-6:30, cocktail hour from 6:30-7:30 and then reception from 7:30-10:30. I was told the receptions were only 3 hours and that they had to end by 10:30. I know it will all be crammed in there, I just didn't want there to be a lulll in between anything. Anyway, are you bringing decor with you? I am so back and forth with this.

Quote: Originally Posted by taranyc Hi Cheri. If you go to page 260 of this forum, you will see some images of beach setups with hanging lanterns...they are very pretty. it looks like they hang them between tall wooden posts in the ground...i'm sure they would swag them from trees if you're on the beach near them. Thank you so much!!!

Hey All! Check out Flash Portfolio | Top Mexico Photographers | Mexico Destination Wedding Photographer Samuel Luna. He's very reasonable with great references. I love some of the other mentioned photographers as well,(Del Sol, Claudia) but with 3 little kiddos it's hard to justify spending that kind of money. Samuel is quick to respond to emails too! Happy choosing!

Okay, so I've decided that I will probably bring some paper lanterns for decorations for the sake of photos. (The pics with bright colors always look the best-IMO. So my question is with having my reception on the beach is there actually somewhere to hang the lanterns from? I also have a color-opinion question if you girls don't mind helping?? My dress is champagne in color with accents of red and pink flowers in the back. I am thinking about decorating with red, aqua and orange (my favorite colors, plus I think they add the perfect pop for pics) Do you think this will look okay? I'd love some advice as I've never been to this resort and it's so hard to picture in my mind. Thanks girls!!

We're doing our TTD the day before the wedding too! That way we can actually sleep in and relax the day after.

Quote: Originally Posted by DTurner51410 UsernameTurner51410 Names: Levi and Danielle Date & Time: May 14, 2010, 6pm(trying to move it to 4:30 or 5) Wedding package: Ultimate Wedding extras (through the resort): upgraded bouquet, 4tier cake, large centerpieces. That's all for now. Outside vendors (cost charged by vendor and any fees charged by the resort): Chris Takigi photographer and maybe DJ Mannia Type of ceremony: Symbolic Coordinator: Aurora Number of guests: 34 including bride and groom. Ceremony location and time: Beach @ 6(trying to change time.) Cocktail hour location and time: unsure. Reception location and time: Ballroom. ?-10:30 Photographer:Chris Takigi and resort Videographer: Resort Review (link): Photos (link): Video (link): Planning thread (link): Wedding website (link): Special arrangements / activities: snorkeling night in Cancun the ruins. Hi Danielle! My ceremony is scheduled for 6pm as well. May I ask why you're trying to change the time?

Username:Cheri Names: Jeff & Cheri Date & Time: May 25, 2010, 6pm Wedding package: Ultimate Wedding extras (through the resort): unsure Outside vendors (cost charged by vendor and any fees charged by the resort): Samuel Luna, photographer; and DJ Doremixx, DJ Type of ceremony: Symbolic Coordinator: Aurora Number of guests: 40ish Ceremony location and time: Beach @ 6 Cocktail hour location and time: Beach @ 6:30 Reception location and time: Beach 7:30-10:30 Photographer: Samuel Luna Videographer: Resort Review (link): Photos (link): Video (link): Planning thread (link): Wedding website (link): www.weddingwire/jeffandcheri.com Special arrangements / activities: none at this time See my review for ….

I booked him too!! He's been great to work with so far. Can't wait till May!!

Check out Samuel Luna. He's great at what he does and is very reasonable! Flash Portfolio | Top Mexico Photographers | Mexico Destination Wedding Photographer Samuel Luna

I vote for number 2; although you look great in both! I just think 2 is more of a beach dress and I love the flowers on it. Good luck in choosing. I know it can be stressful. I couldn't decide so I bought 4 and am having to sell 3. I know, a little crazy!!

Hi Girls! My indecisiveness could be your gain. I bought 4 wedding dresses--I know a little extreme-- but I have made my decison and the Kirstie Kelly gets to move on to someone else who loves it like I do. It's labeled size 16, street size 14. This gown was ordered with 2x extra length to work for a bride a little over 6' tall. I am 5'5" so I was just going to have it altered to fit. A master seamtress told me this dress can be altered down 3 sizes easily. It Champagne in color and the material is chiffon and satin. Purchased in 2009, still has original tags. The original owner wore this at an outdoor wedding so the bottom 4 inches or so have some markings which I was told could be taken out with "wet" cleaning. This wasn't an issue for me since I was going to have the bottom cut off anyway. "This enchanting collection reflects Jasmine's bohemian spirit. Gown draped in chiffon and satin. Celestial pleated bodice with classic empire seam. Chiffon skirt drapes dramatically in back." This gown sells new for $2300-2700, depending where you purchase it. I'm trying to regain what I paid so I'm asking $1300. May consider offers--this wedding stuff is getting expensive!! I'm having trouble uploading photos of the dress, but I can either email some to you or you can do a google search and find photos of the dress. It truly is a spectacular dress. Perfect for beach wedding.

Are they sterling silver?

I was quoted $900 from Mannia and $650 from Doremixx. However, I know that Doremixx prices go up each year about $100. I went with Doremixx, and from the sounds of it, he's going to be great so I'm very happy with my decision. Good luck in choosing! I don't think there's a wrong decision in this case. They both get great reviews!

Thank you so very much, Syl! I know we all really appreciate it! Thanks for the necklaces too!! Cheri

Hi girls! Are there any brides out there that do not plan on bringing decorations?? I am so torn. I honestly wasn't planning on bringing anything from the get-go, but now I'm seeing all these reviews and it seems as if most bring stuff with them (i.e. lanterns, candles, chair sashes, table runners,etc.) I don't want everything to be dull, I was just hoping the natural surroundings would be enough. Any thoughts

Quote: Originally Posted by Cheri I'll take the ivory wedges!!!! Thanks! Cheri Hi Stacey! Your PM is full. I'd really love to buy the 40 natural totes and wedges. Thanks!!! Area code 80126.

I'll take the ivory wedges!!!! Thanks! Cheri