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Thanks Kellykellz! I ordered these from Amol's.com. They were pretty inexpensive. After I ordered, I realized I could have gone with smaller maracas..... That is the thing about being a DW Bride....you shop and shop....

Thank you so much!!! These were my realtouch flowers!

O.K.... I am still letting my wonderful experience sink in and I want to give a thorough review...so for now.... We have our slideshow!!! http://040712long.dreamsriveriacancun.adventurephotos.com.mx/ The entire experience was truly So Amazing! I cannot say enough how wonderful this place is. We feel so blessed to have had our family and friends join us. I hope you enjoy..... JQ

The restaurants do NOT take reservations....however if you plan on dining with a large group prepare to wait. My experience below: Sunday Night (The first night) - We had 11 people including ourselves...we ate at Himitsu......we only waited about 30 minutes....service was great! Monday Night - 18 of us....we wanted to dine together as it was my hubby's birthday - Portofino....VERY LONG wait....service..so-so Wednesday Night - Wedding Reception - All 21 of us....at Bordeaux....(wine room - I will tell more about that in my review)...service was Awesome! (we had paid for reservations here). Tips... 1.pack your patience....they will accomodate a large group but you may have to wait. 2. A smile and a small tip to the host goes a long way..... Hope this helps! Good Luck!!! Have a blast!!!! JQ

Hi there Julie!!! Your slideshow was amazing!!! Wasn't Dreams AMAZING???? We just got back on Sunday and let me tell you....I AM READY TO GO BACK!!!! Congrats!!!

Hello Everyone! I am sort of caught up on my rest. We had a power outtage at the house and my internet has been down. I feel so cut off!!! Anywho.....because it was so hot...I decided to sneak off to the library to take advantage of the free air....and internet. Also....I changed my name on my license, went to SS office..... I am still waiting for my slideshow link and I will be sure to post when I get it. Just another tidbit of info....before it slips my mind..... For those of us that have guests that will opt to book on their own (and not use your travel agent) or wait until the last minute...... Please....please make sure they book DREAMS RIVIERA CANCUN!!!! NOT DREAMS CANCUN!!!!! My brother (through no fault of his own) was taken to Dreams Cancun in error. The transfer company made an error. Be sure to let your guests know to tell the driver DREAMS RIVIERA!!!! My brother came in the day after we did and although he was booked correctly, they drove him to the wrong resort....about 40 minutes away. Because the van made other stops, he was in the van for over an hour! When he arrived, he knew immediately, that it was the wrong resort. He refused to get out of the van (need I say more...)....they corrected the mistake and drove him to the correct resort. But wait....it gets better..... My MOH's boyfriend waited until the very last minute to book his trip. He booked the Sunday before the wedding on Expedia. Let me first begin by saying, I booked a friend of my Mother's about 2 weeks before the wedding. When I went on Expedia, I was unable to pull up Dreams Riviera Cancun....only Dreams Cancun came up. I ended up booking her on Book It.... Ok...back to the story....so.....My MOH's boyfriend booked on Expedia..... (NO BUENO!!!!!!) Because we had had the experience with my brother the previous day, she was curious to know why his travel info said Dreams Cancun... Her boyfriend was taken to the other resort and the front desk told him they really could not help him. So....my MOH got on the phone with Expedia to book him at our resort.....BUT.....because it was after 3:00 (I think) he would be charged for the night. He decided to stay because my wedding was not until the next day...... IT GETS BETTER!!!!..... My MOH arranged to have my bachelorette at Senor Frogs (More detail to come in my review) and once we were dropped off, she was going to stay the night with her boyfriend at Dreams Cancun.........again No BUENO! The next day she called me at 7:00 AM to advise she came right back to our resort. First.....she said and I quote "I understand why your brother refused to get out of the van....". Secondly, she said they wanted to charge her $130.00 to stay for the night (kind of understandable but they could have confirmed her reservation at DRC). She said other resort is the last on the strip and NOT by any means comparable to DRC. She said it was like comparing the Rtiz Carlton to a Motel 6.....now...my MOH happens to be quite picky....but I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt that our resort DRC....is MUY BUENO!!!! So....I'll repeat..... PLEASE BE SURE TO ADVISE YOUR GUEST TO MAKE SURE THEY BOOK DREAMS RIVIERA CANCUN!!!! They will be happy they did!!! I hope this helps... P.S. - this message was not intended to offend anyone booking at Dreams Cancun....it's just important that guest know where they will be! JQ LONG

Hola Everyone! This is our last day .....and I decided to come to the preferred club to check in. My new hubby is somewhere floating around.....LOL. As I stated before, this resort is truly amazing. The service is outstanding and my wedding was perfect. I am so anxious to give my review but I want to take it all in and be as thorough as possible. What I will say is......relax.....everything will work out fine. It seems as though this resort was made for weddings. They are professionals and take great care of you. Unless you have unreasonable requests, everythng you ask will be taken care of. My other suggestion is...and I hope I do not offend...Unless your wedding is within the next month, RELAX!!!!!! I have been on this site for over a year and we are all excited and obviously anxious, however, If you are getting married in 2013...trust me, they will get back to you in ample time. They do at least 3 weddings per day....they know what they are doing. I think many of us stress unneccessarily and when you meet with your coordinator, you are relieved that they have everything. Just be patient. The weddings that are current.July and August will get priority over the 2013 weddings....As your day approaches, they will contact you. We arrived on Sunday, July 1st and met with Gina on Monday. She had a list of everything we selected. Keep in mind ladies.....things can be changed. Be flexible...afterall...you chose to have a destination wedding and by doing so, you leave most decisions to the week you arrive. It will be ok! Again...try to relax..we as destination brides get bored easily because it is not much for us to do besides OOT bags.....so we get antsy....trust me...RELAX..... Congrats and Good Luck to all the upcoming Couples!!! Special Shout out to LindseyM.....my fellow South Jersey bride...July 20..will be here before you know it!!!! I will post the link to our amazing pics within a few days!!!! JQ LONG!!!!

Hi everyone!!!! I got married yesterday and it was WONDERFUL!!! Our day was perfect. We are here until Sunday...I will be sure to post a Full review when we return. Ladies and Gents......this place is truly amazing...... Good Luck to all the upcoming brides!!! JQ LONG!!!

Congrats! Rach!!!! We leave on Sunday.....hope to see you!] Have an awesome wedding!

Congrats!!! We would love to see your pics!

Thanks!!! I really need to try to do some work...but I cant!

Thank you!!!! It will be here before you know it!

Wow.... I cannot believe that we leave in 10 days from today. My productivity at work is ZERO….(as you can probably imagine). We are basically packed but I will unpack and re-pack probably 25 more times. Anyone have any last minute advice on things I should make sure we’ve done? Wooooo….trust me….time flies…one day you are reading threads on another couples wedding…the next day….you are counting down!

Did anyone brides have the hotel deliver the OOT bags? I would really like to and mine out but my guest are arriving at different times. The information guide says they will charge $3/per room and they would need the room numbers...uh....how would I know this? I may just hand them out at the welcome dinner.

We leave in 10 days!!!!!!

Thanks for this! I need to book our make up as well! Sheesh!

Hi there.. FYI!!! Bath & body Works Semi annual Sale is on. Anyone looking for OOT Bag items shuld check it out. Many fragrances & other OOT Bag doohickies (LOL...) are up to 75% off! Shucks...working in a building that has a mall downstairs can be very dangerous!!! Happy Planning....and shopping! JQ

Has anyone heard from Gina? I am getting nervous because we leave in 17 days and I have not heard from her. I made it a point during since we booked not to bombard them with several emails 9 months prior (understanding that other brides have weddings that are closer than mine...) But now I want to have my questions answered.

Congrats and Good Luck!!!

Hi LindseyM! We leave in 18 days and I am beginning to pack as well. I am putting my flowers in a small carry on bag. I am nervous to have the flowers checked in too. Try a smaller roller suitcase. all of my flowers fit with bubble wrap perfectly. Good luck! We are almost there! i can't believe it!

Thanks JennyBenz!!! My fiance loves it too. I had recently had a less than pleasant experience with spray paint in our back yard so he was pleased he did not have to clean up!

You look amazing! Congrats!!!

We are exactly 20 days until our departure to Mexico! I am in the final stages of planning and gathering stuff for our Big Day! We decided that we want to do a sand ceremony. Unfortunately, I waited until the last minute (kind of forgot...) to purchase one. And when I went online to search.....I was quickly astounded by the prices for glass jars (even if they were personalized...) So..... I decided to DIM (Do It Myself)!!! I stalk my local GoodWill on a regualr basis so I know that I would be able to find glasses at a cheap price... $1.00 for Big Glass (GoodWill - I was so happy to find a glass with a cork!!) $1.00 (Goodwill 2 smaller glasses - I wanted them to be different for an authentic look ) Shells - Dollar Tree - $1.00 Starfish - @$1.33 (Pack of 6 cost @ $8.00 Big Lots...Starfish stink!!!) Raffia - $1.00 (Bag at Walmart) Total = $5.33 for my set!!! I will get turquoise & yellow sand for the ceremony. I hope you like!

The Groupon has been sold. Thank you.

Hello Everyone… I am a recovering Vista Print addict….. Anywho…I purchased the $17 for $70 VistaPrint Groupon special about a month ago and I have been struggling to use it. I was going to do brochures but I decided not to as many of my guest are not staying the entire week. I purchased for $17 but the groupon deal can be yours for just $15! Send me a PM if you are interested. PS – It expires on July 25, 2012. JQ