jana297

I just discovered a fabulous bridesmaids gift thanks to another bride on here. I think it is great idea. I am doing these with a bunch of other great gifts to put in a beautiful bag that I ordered from Hawaii, thanks to another great bride on here. This site is amazing!!

Just got my custom order for my bridesmaids passport holders. That is one of the many surprises I have for them!! Here is a picture of the inside and outside of them. I got them from Gracie Designs on Etsy. I LOVE them!!

I am so excited for you! I can't wait to hear all the details. How are your out of town bags coming? Did you decide to do them when  you get there? If you wanted to keep it simple you get order these and get them in on time. I think they are great. They are $10 a piece...I think it is a great steal!!

http://www.navyandlavender.com/product/tote_rescue_me_kit/

Originally Posted by Sasha030412 

I'm next! leaving feb 22nd and my wedding is march 4th! 

Thanks for all of this information and the fabulous pics!!!  Your wedding was amazing and all of you are making me feel much better. You were a gorgeous bride!!!

 

Originally Posted by dreamsbride12 

Jana-

I too was told a couple months before the wedding that I could not use the terrace for my cocktail hour and that the beach was too hot during the day so I would have to use a restaurant or ball room, and I was soooo frustrated and upset about it. About 2 weeks before we were leaving, Claudia emailed me and said the terrace was available for my cocktail hour. I almost think she had me booked in the whole time and messed up. We ended up having our cocktail hour in the terrace at 2 pm and our reception on Caribe Beach (next to the gazebo) at 4 pm. I looooved the reception! It was the most fun ever! All of our guests absolutely loved it as well! I was a little apprehensive at first, not knowing if sand was going to be blowing into our food, etc. But it was a pretty calm night, and perfect weather. If I did it all over, I would absolutely have my reception on Caribe Beach. It's also quite private as it's such a big beach. Had it been crappy out, we would've had to move the party into one of the ballrooms. It rained the day before and 2 more days after our wedding so we were extremely fortunate. However, I think no matter what you are always taking a risk with the weather and the chance that you may have to have your ceremony and/or reception inside. I would try not to stress too much over it, although I know how frustrating it can be. I hope this helps and just know that no matter where you end up having it, it will be beautiful and you will have the time of your life! Here are a few pictures of our reception...

Thanks for the advice about the Himitsu beach. When we arrive we will have to check it out.

Ok Dreams Brides...who is next for their wedding. Mine is not till April 6th. Do we ahve any brides here going before then?

Thanks for the information. You have really been such a huge help to all of us!!
 

Originally Posted by leigh2011 

There were 2 nights during my 8-night trip that the wind was a problem.  One night there was a passing storm and there was wind associated with that (but there was also a quick rain shower), so you would have been moved inside for the rain anway.  The other night it was just plain windy all around.  We were eating dinner at the Seaside Grill which is directly off the sand from the large beach near the Tower.  The wind was blowing in strong enough that at times sand got picked up and you could feel it. Not that anyone was bothered enough to get up and leave the restaurant.  That night was a Monday so they had planned to put up a large screen at the lagoon and show Monday Night Football, but that had to be moved inside because the screen would not have stayed upright.

 

But then my reception on the Himitsu beach had perfect weather.  I am sure there was a bit of a breeze, but nothing that I took notice of.  As long as it is not gale force winds, the beach at Himitsu is protected because you are next to the restaurant and beach bar which are built into a hill/rocks.  Not sure how to explain this, but I will try.  If you walk down the sidewalk from the gazebo to the lighthouse (along the length of the ocean side of the pyramid building) you have to take a left and head downhill to get to Himitsu restaurant and Himitsu beach.  That change in elevation makes a difference in the wind.

 

 

The other thing that is a bummer is that people that spend the money and travel just to be stuck in a ballroom. With no ocean view. I was told the beach weddings are to windy. Anyone here have there wedding on the beach that can tell me how it worked with us.

Thanks for your words of encouragement. My travel agent is contacting Claudia's boss today. It is not her fault and told me it has been a nightmare for her. I feel bad but u can't have a contract and back out when there is no disclosure written that wedding places are subject to change. I also have a friend that is a lawyer that reviewed it. I know it sounds crazy but that terrace location is one of the big rea:(sons we picked the resort.

I am so upset that the reason that I cant have the club terrace is because all of my guests have booked Ocean Front Deluxe rooms and are not in the towers. Apparently you need to have 70% of your guests in the club tower rooms. This is really unfair and I have a signed contract with the location of Club Terrace written in. There is no disclosure of anything subject to change etc etc etc. Not ok at all. I spoke to my friend that is a contractual attorney and she said if their are no disclosures in your signed contract then they can not do this. She will be contacting them tomorrow. I am sooo upset. There is no other location I want and my wedding is 10 weeks out from Friday! They have not even updated their website that this is not an option.

I was hoping to start a thread dedicated to this wedding month and Dreams so we could start sharing ideas, check lists etc etc...

Claudia just contacted me to inform me that I can't have my wedding on the club terrace anymore. I am devastated.

Does anyone have a recent price list of photgrapher Juan Navarro price list. I have one from when he was contracted with Dreams and my fiance is freaking out that now he is not contracted with the resort that we will not be able to afford him. I hope someone here can help. Thanks ladies.

Yikes...I just looked at your date...u better order this week and no later. Takes usually 4-6 weeks to come in and usually you need to get the pants hemmed.

We went Wedding Tropics .com

About 1 month before we leave we are having a Send off party for all of our guests and will be giving them away. I am going to do a 7pm cocktail party and serve tropical drinks! It should be fun and I feel it is a nice thing to do for our guests. After all they are really going the extra mile to be there on our big day!

 

Originally Posted by Hughesn06 

Is everyone taking their OOT bags down to the resorts or is anyone giving them out prior to their wedding?

Thanks for your review. I know doing that is time consuming! I am so glad you said somthing about the DJ. That would have infuriated me...unbelievably not acceptable!! I will have to speak to Claudia about that to ensure that does not happen. I emailed her last week because I have several questions and as usual no one has responded to me.

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/dreams-cancun-resort-spa-luxury-all-inclusive/reviews/5536

Originally Posted by julieyjlee 

Hi, Jana297,

 

Where is that review posted? I could not find it

 

Julie
 

 

I am in shock that you guys are even paying for guests to be there. All of my guests are paying for there own accomodations!

I heard of some brides that do their out of town bags out therein the shops wheeling and dealing. Since you are limited with time. I would go with that. It will all work out.
 

Originally Posted by Sasha030412 

Yes! I am extremely overwhelmed! my wedding is march 4th, we are leaving feb 22nd and we have nothing done as far as I can tell. No dance lessons, no OOT bags, no party favors, nothing!!!! Just the guests have booked

 

 

 

 

I'll take it all...Let me know if available

Nope more like 12-14. It sure is gorgeous why did you decide to oust it?

Originally Posted by Val Filipkowski 

Thank you Jana, whaat size do you where the dress is big on me i would say it will fit up to a street size 8-10 the way it is

Wish I was skinny enough. This is gorgeous!!

Hey ladies. I noticed this am that there is a new review posted on Dreams Cancun if you want to take a peek.

I am getting excited but a little overwhelmed. I am having my send off party at my house for all of my guests to give out all of my out of town bags to our local guests. I still have to put together my hang over kits...tie ribbon..laminate my luggage tags and wrpackage everything etc etc etc. Yikes. I need to get on this!! I better get a list going! Anyone else feeling overwhelmed?

What is a flying lantern?

 

Originally Posted by Katie Grozny 

Does anyone know if flying lanterns are allowed? We're leaving Sunday and have already purchased biodegradable ones.

 

Also. thanks ladies for all of your help. I have never posted on here before, just looking through this thread I've found thorough and thoughtful answers to any question that I would have had for the WC.

Yeah lets wish her a great day tomorrow. I am so excited for her. She will habe an amazing time!!

 

Originally Posted by dreamsbride12 

Our wedding is at 1 also! What time are you having everything else? We're doing our cocktail hour at 2 on the terrace and reception at 4 on caribe beach! I tried moving the wedding back to 3 but their was already another wedding booked for that time We leave on the 14th but not until late in the evening, so maybe I'll get to see yours! Good luck!

I'm the biggest procrastinator too and still have a bunch of stuff to do and we leave TOMORROW!! It will all work out in the end, don't worry