lorijfletcher

Question for you ladies. I want to order the maracas from Marishka designs but in an attempt to keep costs down I am thinking of only ordering 1 per guest. Does that sound reasonable or should maracas always come in pairs??

I am definitely interested if you make another order! Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by AlisonJimmy I need to find some affordable beach totes for my OOT bags....any ideas?? Try cheaptotes.com and discountmugs.com! Lots of great options between the 2 of them!

Quote: Originally Posted by Bamanda Does anyone know how long it takes for someone to reply at Dreams Riviera Cancun? It's been over a month and I haven't heard anything. I guess I was thinking I would receive an e-mail at least. All of the other Dreams resorts have responded but of course I like the Riviera Cancun the best. Planning on having an April 2011 wedding. All of us brides have this same issue. I guess the name of the game is patience! I have sent multiple e-mails in the last 2 months and never received a reply. I am getting married November 2010. I have had the best luck having my travel agent find out information for me. She actually just calls Ana. My TA sent me a pre-paid calling card so I can call Ana myself, which is what I think I am going to have to do. Good luck!

Can anyone tell me if I can do a heat transfer logo onto a jute bag? Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Laura22610 I think that it said it would rain every day that we were there and it rained for like 20 min one evening and everyone at the resort was surprised that it rained for so long! And the weather forecast changes hour to hour I think you will be fine!! Definitely don't stress about the weather! Megan...the template I have for the list and times of events is on my mom's computer which just crashed the other day so unfortunately I can't post it for you However, it was very, very east to do! She did it in Microsoft Word. If you need help figuring it out, let me know and I will try to re-create it and post for you. I'll post a picture of it... Also, I got chocolates from Ah Cacao, which is located in Playa del Carmen for favors for my wedding. It was a great suggestion from somebody on here (sorry, I don't remember who!!) and it was a hit. I contacted them through their website before I left for Mexico and paid for the chocolates by paypal. I arranged with Ah Cacao for the chocolates to be delivered the day before the wedding and they were delivered right to the hotel concierge with no problems. They only charged $8 for delivery fee and a taxi ride to Playa costs $50, so it was a great deal! They have lots of stuff depending on how much you want to spend. Did you get stuff for your OOT bags yet? One thing that I put in mine that was used a lot in Mexico and at home was chapstick. I got mine from this website ( Cocktail Lip Balms ) and the flavors were so good I got margarita and pina colada - yum! I'll post a pic of my OOT bag contents for you too so you can see what else I put in them. Hope that helps! Wedding Events: OOT bag contents: ] Love your OOT bags! Where did you get the actual bag and the mugs? Did you make your own labels? How?

Quote: Originally Posted by lilly129 Ohhh that was me! I have the pdf for the chocolates - I'm attaching it here for you. Also - I have templates for my bridesmaids and groomsmen, which I'm sure you can tweak for all guests - I'll attach those as well. I bought a10 sized cards (3.875 x 9.25) at Michaels - it was in the wedding aisle - Mix and Mingle by Gartner studios (I bought white and then ordered pink envelopes from Paper Presentation to stuff them in). OMG, your OOT bags are fabulous! Where did you get the actual bag and the mugs? Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by lilly129 I'm doing flats for the ceremony and then I bought a pair of pink heels for afterwards - I have our reception on the pool deck as well. I was thinking of buying these: The SoleMates - High Heel Protectors, Prevents Heels from Sinking into Grass just to be safe. Ladies, on a side note..... Where exactly is the "pool deck"? Is that the area between the infinity pool and the beach? Where the board walk is? Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by 2010 Bride! I spoke to Ana last week and she told me that the reception is a flat $180. The DRC Wedding guide says that a sound system for the reception is $180/hr and $180 flat for the ceremony..............

Quote: Originally Posted by Laura22610 Congratulations! I love purple and green together! I thought about doing those colors but the bridesmaid dress that I chose didn't come in purple or the right color green. The sound system is $180 for the ceremony only including technician. The sound system isn't included in any of the packages. What time is your ceremony? I don't think the pool would be too noisy if you had the sound system. Congrats MRS!! Hope you had an amazing wedding and can't wait to see your pictures I tipped the DJ, photographer (although I read in many places that they don't expect tips), the videographer, the wedding coordinator, and I think that my dad tipped the Mexican trio because I forgot about them when getting together my tips. I put all of the tips in labeled envelopes for each of the people that I wanted to tip and then had them all with me to give out at the end of the night. I was so afraid I would forget somebody! You must be getting so excited! 2 weeks will fly by! How much are you tipping everyone?

Quote: Originally Posted by aubry Selinabilly, green is the color of foliage, so you can do pretty much any flower color or an assortment. What do you like? What flatters your skin tone? I'm suddenly stressed about the sound system. We're thinking of using the gazebo, but I'm wondering - is the pool too noisy there? What music or sound comes with the packages? (We're doing the ultimate.) Will we need a sound system? Any knowledge any of you have about this would be greatly appreciated! There is no sound system included with any package. You have to purchase the sound system, which also comes with a technician, for $180.

Quote: Originally Posted by Laura22610 White linens are included in the cost of the reception (at least they are with the Ultimate Package, which I had). I think that would be true for the cocktail hour also...white linens. We had ours on the Desires Terrace and it was all lounge furniture so we didn't need table linens. I think that it looked nice with the white linens at the reception...I had white linens, orange flower centerpieces and light blue chair sashes. Too funny, my colors are blue and orange also! Thanks for the info. Did you use the same chair sashes for the wedding and the reception? Did you use their sashes, or did you bring your own? Thanks for the info!

Question for you ladies. For the reception and/or cocktail hour, we have to pay extra for the linens? Is that just if you want a certain color? Are there any basic linens that are included in the cost of the reception?

Quote: Originally Posted by ap070680 Christine & Brandy - 11/2/2009 Laura & ? - 2/26/2010 Carina & Ari - 2/27/2010 Pam & Kevin - 3/9/2010 Ashley & Perry - 4/4/2010 Kcgcristyn - 4/17/2010 Stephanie & Jamie - 4/24/2010 Jennifer & Michael - 5/7/2010 Jessica & Robbie - 5/15/2010 Margaret & Matthew - 5/15/2010 Megan & Jason - 5/21/2010 Ashley & ? - 5/30/2010 Rachelle & Randal - 6/3/2010 Nancy & Bruce - 6/11/2010 Erica & John – 6/19/2010 carlychristine - 6/22/2010 Evelilna & Phil - 6/25/2010 Allison & ? – 7/24/2010 Casey & Ron - 9/18/2010 Vix1383 – 10/16/2010 Emma & ? - 10/23/2010 wisconsionbride - 10/28/2010 Rachael & Alex - 10/31/2010 April & Reggie – 11/6/2010 Tracy & ? -11/26/2010 lnf_munchkin - 11/27/2010 Angela & Craig - 12/8/2010 Adrian & Peter 10/17/10 Lori and Jason 11/29/10

Quote: Originally Posted by ebernard4985 If anyone wants a list of water activities I can email it to you. The resort uses Aqua World for snorkeling, dolphins, ect and I have an email with prices and transportation options. If you give me your email I will forward it to you! I would love to have it! Thanks! [email protected]

Quote: Originally Posted by allegraapple Has anyone else gotten an automated e-mail respons back when trying to e-mail the above address? I got a message indicating Ana's new e-mail address is: [email protected] However, I've tried to e-mail her at both addresses and haven't gotten any response. So - can someone who has recently heard from Ana via e-mail confirm her most current e-mail address? Thanks in advance. I e-mailed to this address: [email protected] I haven't gotten a response back yet (which sounds like the norm), but it wasn't bounced back to me. Don't know if this helps.

So who are you sending invitations too? Just the people coming to the wedding? Everyone? Will they be part of your OOT bags or are you mailing them before? Do I really need an invitation? Everyone who will be there knows what they came for Just curious as to everyone's thoughts.

Another question ladies. Inviations. Who are you sending them to and when? Will they be part of your OOT bags? Sending them in the mail before the wedding just to people coming or everyone? Do I really need to do an invitation at all? Obviously everyone coming, knows why they are there....

Hello ladies, So does anyone know much about the night club/disco that is at the resort? I am considering just going there for the reception party instead of hiring a DJ. Anyone know if kids can get into the night club? Just not sure how fun it will be? Also thinking of renting a bus to take everyone into PDC that night. Not sure. Just looking for ways to save $$!!

Quote: Originally Posted by t1219 Okay so Ana just email me the cake options (I am doing the Ultimate pkg). Under the 1st one it says Wedding cake #2 $450 USD and under the 2nd one it says Wedding cake # 3 $450 USD. Do I have to pay the $450 or is that included in my pkg? anyone know about this!!! Cake for 20 people is included in the Ultimate package. How many people are you having? Either the prices listed are the price you have to pay if your not getting the package, OR maybe she factored in how many people you will be having and changed the price?? I'm doing the Ultimate package too. We will probably have 30-40 people but I'm not going to upgrade the cake. I'm just sticking with the cake for 20 people. Not everyone will want cake anyway and what will I do with the extra??

Quote: Originally Posted by lstaff anyone have any tips for turning your mind off of wedding things? surely im not the only one losing sleep because of wedding planning! LOL! Too funny, I've been feeling the same way. My brain is tired!

Quote: Originally Posted by lalanyc PDC is about 30 mins south and Cancun is about 20-25 mins north depending on where in the city you go. Maybe you can contract a van or two for your night out so you dont have to worry about everyone getting cabs! I am not so far along in my planning yet but am contemplating doing this a few days before the wedding (for the "early birds" who get there earlier in the week). Where/how does someone go about getting a bus?

The Dreams Riviera Maya is very elegant and the Beach wedding setting is pretty private.

Quote: Originally Posted by rdsjcr Are any of you having your rehearsal dinner at Dreams? If so- what locations did she tell you that you could do? I am wondering about this too. What does it cost to have the rehearsal dinner?

Quote: Originally Posted by lorijfletcher I was told there are only 2 weddings a day, also. But I know on my day mine is at 11:00 am, there is one at 1:00pm and then another at 4:00. I believe all of the receptions are in the evening. Not sure how all of this will work out............ My TA also told me that DRC has over 200 weddings scheduled!! They are gettting really busy so maybe they are just squeezing weddings in wherever they can. I hope the quality and service don't suffer because they got too popular, too fast!