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Quote: Originally Posted by adurrell Hey bulldog, I can't seem to find your review? Can you send it to me? Thanks, Alicia Here is a link to nbulldogs review : ) http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...2/#post1279299

Quote: Originally Posted by Diva mdb: I would love to use your turquoise sashes once you are finished keep me posted!! I'd be more than happy to pass them on! I believe we may only have to purchase 10 to 12. Would that be enough? I'm also thinking about some other decorations one is the the fans with turquoise ribbon around them! : )

Nbulldog, Everything looks so beautiful. I think I'm going to look for turquoise sashes for the chairs, that should match the BM's dresses. : ) Did you pick the flowers for the table and the arch or was that just and extra touch added my the WC? What else did you take with you as far as decorations for the wedding or reception? I'm just curious about what if anything extra I should take for the tables at the reception or for anything at the ceremony. Reading your review and seeing your photos makes me even more excited about our wedding in August!!! : ) - Michelle Quote: Originally Posted by nbulldog19 So review is up...enjoy! Nikki- we flew American Airlines and they allow 2 bags each free so 4 bags total. The rest of the stuff we divided between my mom and 2 aunts. No one paid extra so it was great. MDB- We got the silver package so the ceremony was pretty much set up for me. I did bring fushia bows for the chairs which I left with the WC if you want to use pink (there should be fifty of them. There were tiki torches, the aisle runner was a sand color which I liked because you didnt even know it was there and they lined the runner with large starfish/shells. The four posts were decorated with white drapes and flowers and there was a table with flowers and the sand ceremony. There are pics in my review but here is one.

Quote: Originally Posted by staceysbride Khalia- thanks girl! I know it does feel good to finish- I can't wait to be done. Just two more weeks till this last rotation is done. I just sent in the app for my license. mdb- I think most all of us are bringing 90% of the decorations. There are things that they will do as part of the different packages, but chair bows etc tend to be a charge. It's cheaper just to buy those and bring it with you. Depending on your package they will let you choose your aisle runner, decorate the altar etc. Flowers on the aisle I think is a charge either way. We're forgoing them and using freeze dried petals that we bought tossed on the aisle instead. HTH! Nikki Hi Nikki, I should be purchasing some decorations also, but the resort hasn't given any indication of what decorations are included in what package. What all are you taking? I asked to see pictures of what the basic beach set up looks like as far as what is included in the package, but they haven't sent me anything. If anyone could give me some great ideas of what all would be beneficial for me to take, I would be greatly appreciative. Also, congrats on finishing your last rotation!!!! WOW.. what a big accomplishment! : ) - Michelle

If you don't mind me asking, what has anyone paid for decorations for the beach ceremony? and What was included. I just got a quote that for yellow chair ties, yellow flowers on the aisle and a yellow drape for the beach gazebo, it would be 500.00. I thought this was outrageous. Is anyone getting other quotes from the resort?

Quote: Originally Posted by nbulldog19 OMG! We are back from the best 2 weeks of my life! Brides to be...you have nothing to worry about, everything was beyond my expectations and both Ana and Isyuney made my day absolutely a dream. I couldn't have asked for anything more and they went above and beyond to make it perfect. I brought alot of things down with me...centerpieces, program fans, escort cards, favors ect and Isyuney put it all together beautifully and as I pictured it. I love putting my little touches on things but if thats not your thing, then don't push it. The wedding would have been just as beautiful without my finishing touches. I am working on my review with pictures to follow so stay posted...just know your day will be amazing! Congratulations! I can't wait to see your pictures and read your review!!!

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Quote: Originally Posted by TRose Hey! I have kind of an odd question..did any of you go through a travel agent (TA) while booking your wedding? I have a TA that we deal with for all of our vacations but he is not giving us a better deal than the resort itself..Ana sent me an email with a group deal and it was better than my TA. What did you guys all do to get the best deal? I booked myself through a place online. cheap caribbean. I'm not sure what kind of deal you are looking at but these prices are great. If you want to send me your email address I can give you more info.

Quote: Originally Posted by Boston Bride 2009 Chair sashes-they have some colors but best to bring your own if you want a specific colorg Chair cover-Included Aisle runner-Included Speaker for ceremony/cocktail hour-we did not pay Cake-We added an extra layer to a silver level cake and I think it was $30 Flowers for the arbor-Included Dinner-if you are having a private reception you have a certain number of people included if you get a silver or gold. If not you would have to pay. If you are not having a private ceremony and would like dinner in a restaraunt there is not an additional cost. MDb-Welcome and congratulations! There is a TON of information in this thread already. It might be helpful to go back and read through what's been written. I think you will find a lot of answers here! Thank you so much. You place is the greatest!

wow you girls are all great. This is very helpful. Actually more helpful than the coordinator. : ) How about the chair covers and the sashes for on the chairs, or the aisle for a beach ceremony? and the decorations for the beach? Are they all included in the package? How much extra are they? I also asked the coordinator how much extra it would be if I purchased a cake from a different package other than the excellence. I could probably go on forever! : )

Quote: Originally Posted by staceysbride Khalia- Yes I did get an answer, the wedding planner/coordinator there just took down when I wanted the resort photographer to come in and take photos and it was no issue at all. When I was looking into the photographer, it was like August/September of last year, and I didn't get an answer from photosouvenir for weeks and weeks. They kept saying oh we don't have pricing, a few weeks later don't have pricing, a few weeks later, STILL don't have pricing. So I found my photographer, and then around late October photosouvenir contacted me back. They're not cheap, I'll say that, but from others around here who've worked with them they do good work. I'd say hang in there, I know it's annoying because you won't hear anything definite from them for a while. Do you have pricing for the extras at the resort? They won't send me how much everything costs. They simply keep avoiding those questions. UGH... They won't even tell me what is included.. .Such as a sound system to play songs as we walk down the aisle. or is dinner at the restaurant included?

Quote: Originally Posted by mdb Hello, We are thinking about getting married at excellence this summer. Any suggestions? I asked for prices of items that aren't included but they haven't sent them. Do you have this information? I asked the same.. but I haven't received them.. DOES ANYONE HAVE THEM? if so, could you email them to [email protected]

Hello Chulzle, I am considering Excellence this Summer for our wedding, can you give me some details? Are there hidden costs that they don't tell you? Can you have your reception at one of the restaurants without extra charge? Any suggestions or details would be greatly appreciated.

Hello, We are thinking about getting married at excellence this summer. Any suggestions? I asked for prices of items that aren't included but they haven't sent them. Do you have this information?

Hello, My name is Michelle. My husband to be and I are thinking about getting married this August in Punta cana. We are debating between Majestic Elegance and Excellence? Any suggestions from Punta can brides?