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Photographer - You can speak with the Photographers from the resort by emailing: [email protected] Videographer - [email protected] This is the email address from the Videographer. Best!

I was actually told that if my guest list exceeded 40 (which so far it does) that I had to have a buffet. Made my mind for me. I know one bride sitll requested the sit down dinner which she got but it took 2 hours. She didnt care (this happened when I was down there) because she moved her reception Dance portion to desires. They did the sit down dinner, the speeches and the cake, then all headed over to desires!.

Hi ladies! I have just about 3 months to go until the big day and I am feeling more lost than ever! I really have no clue what all I should be doing ahead of time (what I should and shouldnt be coordinating with the wedding coordinators) and what all will be done once we arrive at the resort. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Hi - I have 5 months to go, but have done a site visit, and as I am OCD about details, have asked numberous questions/calls to my WC so I can provide the information I have been given. HOpe it helps a little. As far as selecting menus, cake, flowers and decorations etc. is most of that done at the resort with the wedding coordintors or ahead of time? I agree with Courtney, I do not think it matters as they will go over this when you arrive. I did however ask my WC for the packets ahead of time so I can work out details with the FI and families (especially on food). I also have very specific details/requests on food and decorations, thus I have already emailed the WC and she has either Confirmed, or requested more info on whether they can handle those requests. She also sent prices on the items so I would know. For those of you who brought your own decorations, did you let the wedding coordinators know ahead of time or just let them know when you got there? I have spoken with my WC< and she asked to let her know what I was planning on bringing v. what i needed, so she could get the necessary items (Again very specific). She said she would not charge me for set up if i brought my own which is nice. I am still in process of finalizing what i want for these. For those of you who brought or are bringing your own music for the ceremonies, how exactly did you do that (like Ipod, cd) and how many songs did you plan to play for the ceremony? Also, did you all bring your own music for the reception for the DJ to play? Also, did you all get to select the DJ or did they just give you one? I am 5 months out, and was getting a little concerned as you are. I sent an email to my WC, and she reached out to the DJ, the photographer and the videographer. I received an email from each of them within the week, detailing my options, what i need and when I could meet with them before (I like to be ultra organized so this was a must). For those who did the symbolic ceremony, did they let you choose your own wording/length for the ceremony? After my site visit, my WC noted that I wanted a Male Officiant and also sent me the two scripts they have. I am writing my own and will, Like Courtney has suggested, Both email it to them,and bring a copy (and have my father carry a copy on the day of to confirm ) Does anyone know if they allow you to bring in your own minister for the symbolic ceremony and if so, is there an extra fee? am pretty sure that if they are staying at the resort there is no fee, if you are bringing them onto the resort the fee is the vendor fee or day pass fee (not sure which one they would charge) I have also seen pictures of different chairs used for the ceremony (like silver or chivalri chairs). Does anyone know how much extra these are? I have not asked her the difference.. There was three options during my site visit. I preferred teh standard you see in pictures. I am sure this can easily be answered via email. They are really responsive as your date get's closer. if your hesitant i believe its better to just ask! Calms the nerves . Best of luck. If you need any of the items discussed, i can search my emails (I believe i still have the food options (Sit down and buffet) and the flowers) not sure if i still have the ceremony script. Just message me your email address. Best, CW Thank you so much for all of your help! Jessica

Congratulations! One week Apart! You are coming up on your 5 month countdown! Wooohoo!

Hi, I did a site visit in April. My thoughts are - I am going to go to Wal Mart which is a couple miles down the road to get a few items for the center pieces the day before/2 days before. Cecilia said the rest will be free because they are adding sand and water (which they can collect from the beach). I am purchasing the glass at Wal Mart (along with candy for my OOT Bag) they will set up for free. as for the lighting I am just going to pay the fee and have them use what they have because I do not want the headache. The pro to bringing your own: Definately Cheaper, they will set up for free, guaranteed what you want The Negative for bringing your own: Definately more of a headache, have to get it through customs, and on the airplane (contemplate glass breaking) I do not nor do i think any bride would recommend shipping. A lot of people's items never arrive. If you go with something they can provide - I am sure it is beautiful too. I just attended a wedding at another dreams and they picked it out when we got down there, they were simple, beautiful and matched the decor! A piece of advice I got, which is why I attempting (not succeeding) to concern myself with centerpieces, is all the guests noted that is the last detail they are paying attention too! There eyes are on you!

Has anyone gotten more information on dinner options? Specifically Fish plates beyond the Sea Bass? And are they good?

Hi all i have the boquet doc and the menu's for both plated and buffet. they are too large to attach but if you want the information just send me your email and i would be happy to email it to you.

Marielli, I have the word doc. Cecilia just sent it to me.

Kelly I know! Congratulations!! Time will fly. I am freaking out because we hit 6 months, but even worse, we are buying a house in 4 months. So i am overwhelmed with both. Have you gotten forms from either Claudia or Cecilia with 'options'? I am trying to figure out what exactly i have to figure out. I know that sounds redundant but I feel a bit lost at the moment!! Thanks..

3 hours is standard price. The rest of the extension for hours is listed here: http://www.dreamsresorts.com/drecu/wedding-extras.html Scroll down to see DJ price per hour, cocktail price ect.

The reception is 3 hours. From there you can pay for an extra hour of reception ($$ for DJ, for Drinks and for Reception for each guest) to push 1 extra hour. I am doing dinner from 6-9 (Reception). Giving everyone an hour to freshen up, then the youger (And older if they so choose) crowd will head to desires to finish the celebration there. Free DJ and Drinks!. Also this gives everyone some time to freshen up, as well as time alone for the future hubby and me. Just a thought... but your call. A lot of brides on this forum said they were given the extra hour free. I think it depends on how busy the hotel, and stuff... Hope this helps.

Leigh - Thank you for the information. I remember a bride goign to WalMart. Does anyone know if they carry food/ how hard it is to get there.

Can you carry candy into mexico? And what is the limit between the OOT Bag cost and decorations you can take in? Thanks!

Hi all! I was hoping to get some feedback/review/ pictures from Brides that used the new photgraphers provided by the Hotel!

You are getting married on my birthday!! Must be good luck. The location is phenomenal

Can i B**** lol prices went up for my party last weekend by $50 a night, and a lot of my guests dropped off, only upset because I let them know 8 months ago to book! Bummer, what can i do though. Nada needa get my last 2 bridesmaids to book and fast though

I used Amstar as my transportation. If you call the hotel they can set it up for you. It was very convenient we had private transport and did not have to have other people in the car/ or other stops. That being said it was a flat rate for up to 6 people.

I did a site visit in April and it was beautiful!! I am just getting excited~

Woohooo!! how Exciting! We will be there at the same time!! Have you been down there?

You should contact Amstar who is there main company for all excursions from there you can contact outside parties. they also have the dolphin swimming on site!!!

Did you determine what day you are arriving? I booked and will be there 1/8 till 1/15!!

Do both of you have Claudia as your WC? 7 months till the day! So much better than the 1 year 7 months i started with!!! More than 2/3 there now

I have the same issue. I am not worrying about it.I am just thankful that family is willing to travel to Cancun. I did tell my guests the fee to come onto the resort for the day is $95 dollars, so most of them are staying the night of the wedding at least Because at that point its basically a $20-30 difference to slleep there.

I have em. Dreams Spa Prices.pdf

yah the spa manager sent them to me. whats your email