NJ2012

any idea what/who you are using to book this? are you just going to do it at the resort when you get there?

A FEW MORE QUESTIONS: We planned on treating everyone to some kind of retreat or excursion on the trip. With all the bad news coming out of Mexico lately I'm very upset i even chose Mexico, but its too late to change that. Recently i read a story of a charter bus excursion from a Mexican resort that was hijacked with machine guns and robbed for their money and jewelry. Fortunately no one was hurt. However this just puts such a bad taste in my mouth... excursions and activities booked with a charter group are supposed to be safe, but nowadays its a crap shoot. So my question is to anyone who has recently returned from their wedding and did something similar to this or anyone planning on doing this. A snorkeling trip, a booze cruise, swimming with the dolphins, etc. IF SO, who did you book through and what was the cost? We're looking for something fun, affordable, and safe that we can treat our guests to and spend a nice day together. MY SECOND QUESTION: Is their an on site barber for the resort? We are going a few days before the wedding just like mostly everyone, and on the wedding day the groom and groomsmen are going to either need a shape up or a haircut! The group of guys are very particular about their barber, and we have even contemplated flying him down with us, but increasing flight costs are getting out of control! Have any grooms out there dealt with this? THANKS!

this site is crazy when it comes to posting links or downloading content... i tried to post 2 links to frames for the sand ceremony that everyone was asking about.. we actually ended up buying one for $70 on etsy... ALSO what DJ has anyone here used, and what were your thoughts? AVI or VISUALSOUND are our only two options and I'm trying to nail down the details.... thanks!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89923231/unity-sand-ceremony-frame-set-in-white?ref=sr_gallery_1&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=sand+ceremony&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

http://www.sandsationalsparkle.com/Unity-Sand-Frame--Perfect-for-traveling_p_11428.html

a while back someone posted about using a dj called discomovil cancun, just fyi i emailed gina and she said they are no good! only 2 djs available are visual sound and avi bummer- they are ripping us off hardcore with their dj prices.

does anyone still receive daily emails? for some reason i stopped getting emails that say how many unread posts there are... those were the best.

was wondering a few things as well... what are the songs you guys used for entrances? what shoes are the bride/bridesmaids groom/groomsmen wearing? (was thinking flats with a starfish but cannot find for the girls and just regular sandals for the guys) what are you guys having the men wear? (thinking tan linens, white shirts, groom in a vest) ALSO could someone forward me that spreadsheet that you have been talking about? just curio... [email protected] thanks!

would love them as well... [email protected] thanks

hey, i have been looking for something for the sand ceremony and that website has a few nice ones... however i do not see any with a cork, i see one with a glass stopper... i am concerned about getting it home after the trip and sealing the sand... how are you planning to do this?

What's the deal with not being able to download attachments?!?

3/18/2012 William and Kate 4/21/2012 Ankswt03 (Amanda and Jeremy) 5/12/2012 Dimplesandsuga 5/21/2012 CKNMVS 5/23/2012 Aimeelaco28 6/3/2012 Mrskatieperry (Katie and PJ) 6/9/2012 Ssapper 6/18/2012 juliej84 (Julie and Ash) 7/28/2012 Mnunez 8/7/12 nj2012 (Nikki & Joe) 8/24/2012 Sarah-Jane (Sarah and James) 9/1/2012 Cbandemer (Colleen & Brian) 11/19/2012 melinmontana (Melissa and Kael) 12/17/12 Savs1027 (Savanah and John) 4/27/2013 Vika Yakovleva

I'm getting pretty frustrated with the resort... its hard to communicate with them and just get basic information... maybe you guys can help me with some questions. they finally just emailed me the "questionnaire" for our wedding and also Anel contacted me directly for photography, which is good. how many guests per table? trying to figure out how many centerpieces and table cloths etc I'm going to need. anyone going with their dj or just doing your own thing for music and renting their sound setup? they ask me to provide 3 songs for the ceremony... any suggestions? looking for suggestions on websites for... rose petals, chair bows, FABRIC FOR THE GAZEBO (their prices are nuts for that) location for the cocktail hour? they ask this but give no options. they say basic round or square 1 tier wedding cake... yet send no pics... is it really that basic? should i look into an outside vendor? thanks! as i think of more ill post as they pop up

is there a quick way to find the websites everyone is using to find supplies? chair sashes, centerpieces, odds and ends, card holders, flowers, all that staff we might consider bringing?

It looks like we're getting married the same day! I'm pretty sure we have confirmed the gazebo for the ceremony and the pool deck for reception. What about you?

Looks like we're getting married on the same day. I'm pretty sure we have confirmed the gazebo for the ceremony and the pool deck for the reception. What about you?

i havent had any communication with the resort. ive booked the date/package and room accomodations with my travel agent. should i be in email contact with the wedding coordinator or resort for anything? if so can someone please give mt the email addresses of who i should be in contact with? thanks joe

Jkhowell how do u get in contact with the wc at dreams? I would like to take the reigns from my ta.

how do i get in touch with the resort? i currently have a travel agent and feel like she is not getting the job done. i feel like i have so many questions and need answers. i would really like to talk to someone at the resort about group rates for our wedding week. i already gave them a deposit to reserve the wedding date(through our travel agency) but have so many more questions.... is anyone doing the whole planning without a TA and just through direct contact with the resort? right now all we have is a date (aug 7th 2012) and a request for the gazebo and pool deck. so many guests are asking questions about prices to stay there and i want to make sure i have found them the best rate before telling anyone prices. the travel agent has given us rates based on the length of each guests stay (based on double occupancy) so frustrated thanks

i was under the impression that kids were free as well, however trying to iron out prices with my TA she said kids 2-12 are an additional cost... this is really all starting to add up fast. not to mention the incredibly high $600 round trip flight cost per person. I'm wondering if I'm making the wrong choice and if i should some how ask for my deposits back if this is possible.

It seems like all the photo and video that come included in the ultimate package are all from the ceremony and not the reception. Is this why we should definitely hire our own photographer? So we make sure we get pics of before during and after the ceremony along with the cocktail hour and reception.

If someone could please forward me the fireworks PDF [email protected] Thanks

Hey lindseym if you read this the site won't let me send out another message for some reason so please e mail me [email protected] but I will keep trying to send a private message. Thanks! Nikki

hi we're interested because we have no idea how to even start planning our DW.

hi everyone my name is nikki and my fiance is joe and we got engaged a little less then a month ago. we always knew we wanted a destination wedding and now its time to figure out how to do that. etiquette and how-to are the big issues. we are pretty set on bahamas because of the length of the flight being nice and short from nj. (future mother in law is scared to fly) we know there are some things we definitly want to do and have so it shouldnt be too hard... i think. how do we invite people... we know we are going to have some kind of informal bbq or dinner after the destination wedding because of all the no's we expect for travel.so do we send an invitation that has the destination info and the home party all in one? do we ask people to come the week before the wedding and then leave after the wedding while we stay an extra week for our honeymoon? we would love everyone to arrive together, have a welcome dinner,spend the week together, then treat everyone to a catamaran cruise one day of the trip as well as a rehersal type dinner the night before the wedding. those are 2 of the main things we cannot figure out so far. i guess we just pick a place, call them and ask them to arrange everything we want and need? thanks...first of many... hope you guys can help! nikki