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Thanks for sharing! I love that you got him a personalized groom swimsuit also:)

Wow, so detailed. You must be very computer savvy. Great ideas - there were several details I never thought of.

Thanks for posting this! I am trying to put mine together and have been looking for a good example. How great that you only had to pay for shipping!

Quote: Originally Posted by SunBride There are pics of the relaxed pool and receptions and a map of the resort on page 2 which should help you. All the rooms have AC (I was concerned about this too!) I was just reading on Orbitz for you and I see that all the rooms that have the word "preferred" say "comtemporary decoration" and all the others that don't have preferred say "hacienda" so I think you should go by that, i.e. sounds like the "preferred" are the new rooms (Dreams) and that the other ones are the old rooms. Keep in mind that with the old rooms, there are all the categories (garden view, ocean view, and honeymoon suite. If you look at the map you can see that some of them are near the beach near the 2nd wedding gazebo) and with the new rooms too. Thanks sunbride!

Quote: Originally Posted by OceanWonderland Yes!! And November still feels so far away! Getting married Nov 15 in Tulum Getting ready to finally book our trip this week to make it really official. Hey OceanWonderland! I think that we have communicated a bit on the Dreams Tulum thread. I am getting married there 15 days before you. I am getting super excited, but there is still so much to do...

I am getting married Nov. 1 in Tulum, Mexico at Dreams resort!

Great oot bag to hold all the stuff. Beachy but still flat for the suitcase.

Great review! I can see why you loved your photographer - beautiful pics.

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Thanks for sharing! Great video.

I feel like I should know this already but can somebody clarify the room categories for me? When trying to book on the hotel website or through a travel website such as orbitz they do not call the rooms Dreams suites or hacienda rooms. I assume the cheapest room a "Deluxe Garden view" would be a hacienda room, but then the next cheapest room is a "Jr. Suite Garden view" and then what is a "preferred" room b/c those seem to come in both dreams and hacienda. Also, do all the rooms have a/c? I know they recently remodeled does anyone know which rooms they did and how you can get one of those? Thanks in advance!

Great review. Congratulations!

Thank you so much for your review!! I am getting married at DT in Nov. 2010 so it is good to see you had nice weather. Were those candles on your reception tables? If so, did they stay lit?

Wow, thanks for the ultra detailed review!

Thanks for the review. Good to know about the hair and make-up since most brides need those services. I guess I will bring inspiration pictures and try to keep a flexible and open mind.

Hey all. I will most likely do my reception at one of the pools. I am trying to plan dinner centerpieces and am thinking of doing paper lanterns surrounded by flower petals. Does anyone know if the pools are protected any from the wind or do you think these items might blow away?

Quote: Originally Posted by AchiCAp0547 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? 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.

Quote: Originally Posted by maxandkatie I did notice they were building this sort of wooden deck just south of where the wedding gazebo is. It looked like it is going to be for private dinners. It was being built close to the woods/jungle. There were stairs leading up to it. Again, it was in the early stages of being built, so I'm not sure exactly what it is, but it really looked like it might either be for private dinners or maybe it will be an outdoor massage thing. Thought I'd give you all an update on that. Is that near the gazebo by the Seaside Grill? Do you think it will take away from the privacy of that gazebo? Maybe it will be a free option for a covered outdoor reception rather than having to rent out the Seaside Grill. If so, fingers crossed that it is done by November;-)

MaxandKatie thank you so much for an update. I am floored at how helpful this site is that even after your wedding is over you come back and help us out - so nice! I am interested in doing the ruins and snorkeling with my guests. I noticed that you can book online before you get there, but I think remember reading somewhere in this thread that it might be cheaper to book through the hotel or pay at the gate once you are there. Do you have any recommendations on this? I am looking for the cheapest option. Also, did you guys do a guided tour? If so, is that worth it?

Wow! You went from just wanting to show up to all this? Maybe there is hope for me. All your hard DIY work looks great!!

Boo to no bonfires On a more positive note though, Michelle I see your wedding is only a couple of weeks away!!! I hope that you will write a review and let us know what the current scoop is on Dreams Tulum. You must be getting really excited!

Quote: Originally Posted by ems4 Hair Question - I have been trying to review more recent reviews and see which spa hairstylist people are recommending booking. I believe in the past Trinity was often recommended...but I have not really seen anything lately. If I am being totally blind, or anyone has some input it would be greatly appreciated! I joined forever ago, but as the wedding gets closer I am really starting to rely on this forum! (so still trying to get used to logistics of how everything works) Yes please! I would also love to hear about anyone's recent experience with the make-up application and who they used. Another beauty service that nobody ever talks about is manicures/pedicures for beautiful wedding hands. On the first page Sunbride said all brides were NOT happy with this service. Is this still true?

Quote: Originally Posted by oasisgirl Sorry to bug you guys again but no one answered my question the first time... was wondering what previous brides did and/or future brides planned to do? "I'm thinking of decorating the canopy on the beach. What do I do? Do I just buy yards of tulle from the fabric street and the WC knows how to drape it? Or do I need to make it into some shape? I'm totally lost." THANKS!!! I read somewhere (I think it was sunbride) bought 2 bolts of tulle (40 yards each). Check out the pictures of her gazebo. I plan on bringing pictures down to guide the staff on how I want everything. I am pretty sure that you don't need to do anything special to shape it. After everyone on this forum that have decorated their gazebo, I'm sure they are pros.

Quote: Originally Posted by ourvm I agree - I was just there in Feb for a site visit between Wed - Sun and they did not have fire dancers on Saturday - they had some martial arts group. Friday was carribean night. I too think they change the schedule frequently too. I'm really disappointed that they don't allow bonfires anymore - I was actually thinking doing that one night - Has anyone gotten a confirmation recently that they won't allow bonfires? I have written Aurora but still haven't heard back. I will let you know what she answers, but based on some recent posts I am not getting my hopes up.

Quote: Originally Posted by jerzygirl85 I am getting married on a Saturday and was told by the WC that the fire dancers are on that night. I think someone once mentioned that the Mexican fiesta was on Fridays. So are you planning on having your reception move over to where the entertainment is to watch the fire dancers? If so, how are you planning that transition? How many people are attending your wedding/reception? Hmmm.... I wonder if that is every Saturday night or just the week you will be there. Thanks for the info!