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Originally Posted by BarbieBrideU Hey ladies! Totally random question- I don't know what to do with the escort cards situation. Ideally I'd love a big frame and just have each person's name with the table they are seated at next to their names, but I can't see myself hauling a large frame to Mexico.... I've considered the individual escort cards with holders but with such a small amount of people (35) that seems silly. However, I have 2 entree choices, so I know some order needs to be involved... Anyway, any suggestions as to what you are doing/what you did?? It would be much appreciated!! Thanks! I don't know how far in advance you are going prior to the wedding but if you don't want to lug big frames from home you can check the Municiple Market in town they have tons of vendors and am sure you will find something you like that way everyone can take home something from Puerto Vallarta. If

We ended up taking an extra bag on the plane with us. It was better to pay the baggage fee than to pay for shipping.

Thanks so much I will post pictures soon!

Hi Crystal, I got married at the gazebo, and I asked Esman and he told me where to meet him. I walked down to the meeting point with my neice who gave me away and the photographer. Check with the WC once you get to the resort.

Hi, I just had my wedding at Dreams PV May 9th and it was wonderful! As for the pictures, my photographer Cris, was with me through cocktail hour and the reception had photos of the first dance, cake cutting as well. So, I am not sure who gave you that information, but your photographer should be there. As for the slideshow, I was not told it was only for a year, I will have to see if I can figure out a way to copy it to disc. If I am able to I will let you know. I am really sorry to hear that Esman is leaving, I had 4 wedding coordinators within about 9 months time. Everytime I heard there was a change I contacted the new WC to make sure they had all of my information and forwarded all of my e-mails. Good Luck with everything, try not to stress too much my wedding was way beyond my expectations, everythig went perfectly.

I read the warning I do not think it is for the Puerto Vallarta Area, I think it is further north. There is a Navy and Army base by the hotel zone in Puerto Vallarta, and don't think you should have any problems. We are planning on taking all of our guests to Andale's on Olas Atlas and we will stick with that plan. Hope this helps to alleviate some of your fears, I know some of my guests were apprehensive also. I can tell you that a friend of my sister's visits Puerto Vallarta 4 times a year and has not had a problem. We will be arriving next Friday, with our guests following on Saturday. My FI and I are going into town on Saturday to have lunch at a little place we discovered in town the last time we were there. Good Luck!

I am getting married at Dreams PV in about 5 weeks. We decided to use the photographer that came with the package at the resort. You can go to Puerto Vallarta Adventures to see their photo gallery. Pictures were important to us too, and I think they did a great job with the weddings that they posted.

When I emailed Esman I was told there would not be a fee for decor set-up. This has me a little worried.

I am getting married in May but sent out my invitations the first week in January. I kept my response date consistant with when our travel agent stated the first payment was due, which is February 6th. So far we have 16 people joining us...15 responses still outstanding! Seeing that I am from Pittsburgh, I believe that people are thinking of the SuperBowl right now, had I known we would be playing in the SuperBowl I would have given it an extra week. I used a travel agent because it was much easier to have someone else handle all the questions.

When I saw that Louise was leaving, I e-mailed Esman. I received a response the next day. I told him I had heard that Louise was leaving and asked if he needed copies of all of my communications with Sam, Rebeca, and Louise. He stated he had all communications. So we will see. I am getting married there in May and have been apprehensive since seeing all of the issues that people were having. I am meeting with him the afternoon we arrive so we shall see what happens. Good Luck!

I think it would depend on when payment is due on the trip. 1st payment for our wedding in May is February 6th so I sent my invitiations out in the beginning of January...The response date I used was the first payment due date. It worked out pretty well. Hope this helps

Hi Nikki, We were just in Playa Del Carmen in May, and our friends just came back last week. No problems going into the Playa at all. I am always watching but I am not too worried I am getting married in Puerto Vallarta, and do not feel uneasy at all. That is not to say that things cannot happen, but a lot of times the violence is not directed at tourists.

Hi Aprilmay, I am getting married at Dreams PV in May of 2011 and are also having the symbolic ceremony. I e-mailed Rebeca and asked if we would get a chance to meet with the minister(Lucie), she gave her my e-mail address and I have been in contact with Lucie since. We gave her the reading we want, religious preference, and had asked her to come up with some vows of a traditional nature. Lucie was great and once she is done working out the ceremony details she will e-mail them to us. Basically you can incorporate what you want and have Lucie omit what you do not want.

I also have the Ultimate Package and they have cocktails slated for 1 hour and the reception for 3 hours.

I am getting married at Dreams on May 9, 2011 and we also had our initial contact through Samantha. I would email and not get a response for 2 weeks. I recently asked that Rebeca take over planning for our wedding and she has been wonderful. I have had many email conversations with her in the last 5 days. She has sent me the menus for food selection. I did not know that you could mix and match the menus to make up what you are going to have served for dinners, but you can. She has been so helpful and responsive to my questions. If you are thinking of making the switch, I say go for it. You will not be sorry. Â