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My mistake, it is a Maggie...good call Mrs Squash!!

I know it's not a Maggie, but it's really REALLY similar to both Ireland and Athena, both of which are Maggies. I would almost venture to say that looks like a Pronovias model... Try to find out who that model works for in a magazine or online and then that would be your designer...I know Maggie Sottero always uses the same models....

I thankfully didn't have anyone saying we didn't need them. But, that being said, I figure that people are spending so much to come to your wedding, you want to show that you really do appreciate it and that you are thinking of them too. I am actually making a welcome book that has info about Punta Cana, a map of the resort, info about the restaurants, activities that we will be having throughout the week, and a Mad-lib type planner for excursions and reservations...I'm also including a welcome letter and a thank you note in the book. We are also planning on handing ours out here, just because there is so much extra weight for all of them (really, we have personalized golf balls for everyone...) Good luck with your OOTs!!!!

I'm thinking that most hotels give sewing kits in the rooms...all the ones that I've been to have anyways...my mom suggested putting them in, but if they are already there, then there's no need...

I actually googled "Sunwing wedding dress program" and it took me to a page of the wedding group offers...it actually said that they have a dedicated overhead for dresses, so no closet (my mistake) but dresses won't be mashed in with suitcases...

Only 99 more days until we leave, and 103 till the wedding!!!! Now the pressure is on!!!! Good things are: my fitting is booked, veil should be in anyday, BM dresses are in, OOT bags are well underway, and we have all our paperwork waiting to be translated...if only it'd get here faster...

I'm assuming that they just created this "program" so that they can limit the number of dresses that are hanging...if there are 12 brides and only space for 6, it would definitely alleviate some drama...in my opinion anyways... Even if my dress has to lay down, I'm fine with that...it'll probably get steamed at the resort anyways...

I didn't want a shower either...what is the point of asking people to spend money on coming to your wedding and then buying you gifts too...right?? My SIL pretty much made me have one (even though she wanted me to have 2)...so I conceded and I've basically said that I refuse to be involved in it...I just don't have the time... But on the flipside, that means we get stuff for our house...

For anyone travelling with Sunwing!!!! They have a dress program!!!! I didn't know about it, but my TA is an angel and he signed me up for it, what does this mean? There is a designated spot to hang your dress....make sure you ask about it, whichever supplier you are flying with...

I'm in the same boat as you ladies!! We signed our papers in November, except it won't start digging until May 1, so we still have time...it's just all those choices!!!! LOL Good luck with the houses!!!

I got quoted $150 plus 16% tax for all orchids from the Majestic, so I'd say that this sounds about right...

I'm just judging from jlarruda's pictures that are on here...her's were pretty exact to the picture...if I remember correctly, she actually posted the pic that she sent to Mayte too...search them out...

We are using Michael and Pascal from Caribbean Emotions...I've heard nothing but wonderful things about them....

Hi Kaylin, Welcome to the Jellyfish page! You will find so much useful info on here!!! I sent out our STDs around April or May, a year before the wedding, and then the invitations went out at the beginning of August. I wanted people to have lots of time to book, especially knowing that our resort tends to book up fast. I got the quotes moving around July, so I could have the time to include the info in the invitations. I made them super informative. We have quite a few people that don't drink either, and we have decided to forget the Open Bar and just go with running a tab all night. This also opens up more choices for those that do drink, and (from reading reviews on here), it can actually work out cheaper. I believe that they would send you to the Jellyfish first, then your groom and all the guests afterwards. It gives you a chance to get ready too. I'm not sure about the officiant, I'm sure she would book him/her for you. My best advice to you is to just ask. Ask about the transport and the officiant (Rick York is supposedly awesome if you can get him, but extra $$), the worst she will say is no, then you are no worse off. Mayte will bend over backwards for her brides, it just may take a couple days for her to get back to you, since she is crazy busy with her current brides. Good luck and happy planning!!!

OMG Tori, it must be getting so close for you!!!! I was in the same boat though, I didn't want to personalize the bags, because I figured more people would actually make use of them afterwards. Ours are just a simple green non-woven bag (like Mandarin food comes in...best description I can think of...) and at $0.99 each, I have no problems adding a second one to the OOT bag for people to carry towels, sunscreen etc around the pool...

I definitely second guessed my first dress...to the point that it went up for sale, and I ordered my new one. There's no second guessing that one. I even second guessed everything that I thought I didn't want...I refused to even have a veil, but now I have a veil and it is ankle-length...

Any of the brides who had a cigar roller... Did they put bands on them?? Or are they just plain?? I'm considering a DIY-cigar bands project, but won't if they don't do them... Thanks a million!!!!

I think the best way to get a hold of Mayte is through email, but she isn't the quickest responder. So, be patient with her. This is the address: [email protected] I'm sure you can ask her about bringing a DJ, I've seen people who've had friends do it, so I doubt it's an issue. Same thing with photo/video... I'm using Caribbean Emotions, they are a photo/video team who live in PC. I've heard nothing but wonderful things about them, their pictures and videos look amazing, and the price is super good...might be worth checking out... Happy planning, and

Try checking out Pastor Rick York. I'm 99% sure that he is english speaking, and there are reviews and forums on here about him, but I've heard he's amazing.

Thank you for the heads up!! I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed that they will be ok!!!!

My fiance got a very similar suit from Stars (or Starz??) at Vaughn Mills mall. It's a 3 piece, Calvin Klein, but it's the summer-weight wool so it's super lightweight and that same sandy colour. I think it cost him about $400...

I don't know if anbody is interested, or if there is anything good included, but Michaels is having a "Buy One, Get One for a Cent" sale going on this weekend I think....

Hi Ladies. I just checked my invoice that I got from Mayte, and it looks like everything includes the taxes already. Happy planning!!

I ordered through Factory21 on Ebay. I believe they will do custom if you send your design to them...not sure about discountmugs though....sorry!!!!!

Have you checked out the Jellyfish Restaurant thread on here? There are 3 or 4 brides that have just gotten married there in the last 2 months that will still show up and answer questions (plus pics and reviews). One of them (on page 61 I think...) even talks about having kids and elderly people there. I think it's only a 20-30 minute drive, but don't quote me on that...