Cheri

Quote: Originally Posted by Cheri Please let me know if anyone else is told differently. I'm starting to freak out a little bit; more people are RSVP'ing than I had planned for and having to pay $55 or $65 pp plus $30something for cocktail hour might just kill me!! That will be over $100 pp, plus $25 for each kiddo, so a typical family of 4 will cost me around $250 with service fees and tax. Now,that hurts!! Sorry! I somehow posted my response under the wrong posting! I meant to put it in with the whole $20 dinner thing! Oops!

Quote: Originally Posted by jerzygirl85 Here are the links to the catamaran websites. There are different prices depending on the amount of people. I never heard back from the last company, Cancun Catamarans, and i just noticed on their webste that tours are non-refundable once you reserve so i rather not go with them. Reserve Your Mayan Riviera Tour Online with Paradise Catamarans Private Catamaran Charter in the Riviera Maya Thanks so much, Jerzeygirl85!!

Quote: Originally Posted by jerzygirl85 Here are the links to the catamaran websites. There are different prices depending on the amount of people. I never heard back from the last company, Cancun Catamarans, and i just noticed on their webste that tours are non-refundable once you reserve so i rather not go with them. Reserve Your Mayan Riviera Tour Online with Paradise Catamarans Private Catamaran Charter in the Riviera Maya Please let me know if anyone else is told differently. I'm starting to freak out a little bit; more people are RSVP'ing than I had planned for and having to pay $55 or $65 pp plus $30something for cocktail hour might just kill me!! That will be over $100 pp, plus $25 for each kiddo, so a typical family of 4 will cost me around $250 with service fees and tax. Now,that hurts!!

Quote: Originally Posted by jerzygirl85 I am planning on taking my guests out on a catamaran the day before the wedding. I have looked into booking through cancun discounts, Paradise Catamarans or Cancun Catamarans (i am waiting to hear back from them one a quote). Please share quotes if you don't mind! On a different note, I was just told by Aurora that for 2010 you won't be able to order from the $20 menu. I was told you have to pay the $750 private event fee, and then still have to order from the $55 or $65 menu. Anyone else hearing this?

Quote: Originally Posted by jmb0902 We just got married on Nov 28th and used DJ Dorremixx (he was great!) who brought cold fireworks (and they were pretty impressive) that went off at the end of our first dance. We didnt' even think about asking if it was "allowed" - and he's worked there a lot so I think they know his routine! Good to know! Thanks!!

Quote: Originally Posted by taranyc 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! Hi Girls! I just got a response from Aurora stating I could hire my own DJ, but no sparklers or "cold fireworks" are allowed. Bummer!!! Have they been used there before??

Thank You, tkolman 773!! I too have the Ultimate package booked, but would love to save some money if the wedding turns out beautifully all the same. The one thing I thought would be fun is the marriachi band that comes with the package. Does anyone know if they'll allow you to hire an external company for that? I know you can add it on through Dreams, but I think it's around $800. Ouch! Also, has anyone thought about renting a catamaran for guests? Maybe the money I save from not doing the Ultimate package I could put towards a catamaran. It is so important that my guests have a great time I'm having trouble deciding which would be a better use of money. Any input much appreciated!

Thanks for the welcome! I just browsed your website and your work is amazing!!

Cheri Hettinger May 25, 2010 6 p.m. Dreams Tulum Thanks so much!

Cheri Hettinger May 25, 2010 Dreams Tulum Thanks for all the insight, girls!!