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Quote: Originally Posted by adenen16 I heard the food is awesome and much better than the hotel food. There are some people on trip advisor who complained about the food but you are never going to please everyone. Im just hoping people will be having so much fun that the food won't be the most important part! I definitely dont think the dominican is known for its food, unfortunately. I hope the beautiful beaches make up for it. Is anyone doing the ceremony and reception at the jellyfish? Great to hear! I'm thinking about doing just the reception there but is it worthwhile paying $1000 to have the entire restaurant to yourself? I'm having about 45 guests and Mayte said it would be held downstairs (dancing and all)...would there be other guests dining there as well if I don't pay $1000? I'm on a tight budget and definitely want to cut costs where ever I can. Thanks, Lisa

Quote: Originally Posted by bride2be2011 Hello fellow januaritas! I am getting married at Excellence Punta Cana on Jan 15, 2011. After reading some of these posts, I am feeling a little behind. phew! I better get moving... Congrats! This is a great place to get info...although can feel a bit overwhelming at times with all this new info thrown at you.

Quote: Originally Posted by pamphilia i don't know too much about the Jellyfish, so i can't help you there i'm afraid. if you haven't already, check out the facebook group 'Majestic Colonial Brides!' ... PhotoPhil has a note on there about what happens if it rains (perfect timing to our discussion!) and you will probably find lots of info on the Jellyfish there. our legal day will also be very lowkey as well. i don't want to exchange rings or say any vows if we don't have to (i think we may have to say something though). i would rather just sign the papers and be done with it, so it doesn't seem like a wedding. i can hear my dad now, "You want all of these people to pay thousands of dollars to come to your wedding, and you are already married??!!"... that's why he doesn't get to know. LOL. I'm assuming Alta and MB are probably similiar in the legality of things... I was already in contact with a marriage commisoner and unfortunately there are some words that need to be exchanged. All I need is 2 witnesses...no dressing up. We'll probably just do it from our home. If guests ask, we will just tell them we did the legal paperwork at home first...not a big deal

Quote: Originally Posted by adenen16 Hi girls! I am also doing my wedding at the Jellyfish February 26, 2011. I am doing both the ceremony and reception there. I was just wondering how Mayte has been with geting back to you. One week she is great and than it takes her a week or two to gget back to me another time! Alisha She has been pretty good getting back to me, usually within a couple of days. This question may have been answered, but are there any complaints about the food at Jellyfish?

Quote: Originally Posted by pamphilia if it rains and you are having a private dinner, they have a ballroom type room. if it is just for your reception, there is a Sports Bar which has lots of room for dancing.. and for the ceremony, you could do it in the gazebo if you have a teeny wedding, or there is a covered type area in the main building where some weddings are held (i don't know what it is called, but i have seen pics).. FI and i have decided that we will get married on the beach, rain or shine! if the forecast is rainy, we will go out and buy everyone umbrellas, but are getting married on that beach! we are only having a symbolic ceremony, so lastnight we were talking about when to actually have our legal day, and now i am super excited!! we have decided to have it on our 4 year dating anniversary (Nov 24th) - it is a tuesday, but we don't care! I'm planning on having the ceremony at the gazebo so hopefully it can fit 40ish people. We're also doing a symbolic ceremony- will do it officially here in September to allow enough time to change all our i.d. and passport over to our new legal names. I think ours will be a weekday as well, but it'll be super low key b/c we want the wedding in DR to be the real deal. I'm debating now between having a private reception or doing one at Jellyfish. It actually might be a bit cheaper and it seems like the decorations are better? I guess I will have to price everything out and see! Lisa

Oh right! The rain factor! Does anyone know what they do in case it does rain? Would there be a tarp or alternative location? Also, what time does the sun set in January in DR? I'm just trying to finalized my ceremony time (3 vs 5 pm)...not sure which one would be bettter for photos? Lisa

Quote: Originally Posted by Smacd I am also a Jan 2011 bride... but I am getting married at the Gran Palladium...has anyone heard anything about it? Congrats! When's the special day? I've had a coworker stay there once and she loved the resort- said the food and service was really good.

Thanks Pam! They look pretty similiar but I think I prefer the Parrot Bar. Have you decided which one you're picking? I guess it would depend on how many people are attending... Lisa

Good to know, thanks Pam! I just wasn't sure if they looked different at all?

Pam, I wouldn't wait too long to order a dress- some designers can take 6-9 months to get in, plus you want enough time for alterations too. I'm sure it'll all work out though. You'll have so much fun shopping for your dress! MediPea- Do you think the Parrot bar or the Wet bar would be better for a private reception? I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit, can't wait to see it for myself! Lisa

Can someone please msg me the "wedding extra 2010 pdf"? I'm still new and i can't open it. Thanks!

Thanks Pam...but it was stressful making sure everyone put their deposits in on time. I'm just glad that part is over and now the fun part of planning begins. I'm trying to give myself a deadline of May 1 to have my dress picked out and ordered (not an easy task)! How many people are you expecting?

We are getting married Jan.13/11 at Majestic Colonial. I am also looking to share Phil Steingard for around that time (excluding Jan.12 and Jan.13). Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. As for invitations, we opted out of sending actual paper invites and our Travel Agent actually set up a website (like an e-invite) with an online booking form/resort info/travel details for guests. I either invited people beforehand via Facebook or by phone. So far we have 35 people booked and are expecting about 10 more. We are only sending invites to family/relatives for the formality sake. For those getting married at Majestic...are you doing a private reception? If so, which location? I was thinking about doing it at the Parrot Bar.

I'm getting married at Majestic Colonial Jan.13/11 and I have already contacted Phil Steingard...still need at least 1 more couple to book for around that time...PM me if you have any questions. It's significantly cheaper if we can get 3 couples to book around that time. So far it looks like Jan.12 and Jan.13 are taken...any takers? His work is amazing in case you haven't checked it out already.

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This is what I got from Sandra: "we have added the alternative of booking a location (parrots bar, wet bar, sports bar or disco) per US$500.00 per hour, including national drinks, sound system and set up." This works out bette if you have a large group, but I noticed in a previous post $500 includes DJ...was that a typo? I don't think it does include a DJ. Also, not sure if you ladies are aware, but there is a $300 fee if you use an outside photographer (unless you go with Tropical Pictures). Does anyone know if Tropical Pictures are any good?

When I was researhing, Iberostar was also a contender, however I ended up going with Majestic as I liked the newer resort look better. I personally didn't like the rooms at Iberostar and felt they didn't have as many upgrade options. I felt the rooms at Majestic would look better in pictures and it's a slightly smaller resort I think. I had friends who went to Iberostar and they loved the food there and didn't have any complaints so no matter which one you go with, both will be great

Hello! I'm new to this site, but have been engaged for about a year now and we are getting married January 13, 2011 at the Majestic Colonial.