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Hi, I got married in Punta Cana 2 years ago. We stayed at the Majestic Elegance but actually got married at the Jellyfish. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Whereas the Majestic is an amazingly beautiful resort, the food was not that great. Again, that was two years ago so things could have changed. Unfortunately, I can't comment on the Dreams.

Hi, We did international open bar for 2 hours but looking back, we should have just run a tab. We definitely didn't get our money's worth there. Here was our playlist: Pre-ceremony music Rest of My Life - Brian McKnight So High - John Legend All my life- Kci and Jo Jo After all is said and done - Marc Nelson ft. Beyonce Here and now -Luther Vandross Ribbon in the sky - Stevie Wonder Spend my life with you - Eric Benet and Tamia So Amazing- Luther Vandross You Are - Charlie Wilson If this world were mine - Luther Vandross Still in Love -Brian Mcknight Every Beat of my heart -Brian Mcknight The love of my life - Brian McKnight Love you For life - Jodeci I love me some him - Toni Braxton I gotta be - Jagged Edge Back at One- Brian McKnight Groom/Parents entrance The Prayer - Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin Bridal Party Entrance The One He Kept For Me - Maurette Brown Clark Bride's Entrance Another You - Brian McKnight Solo (After minister's charge/before vows) Wedding Vows - Jamie Fox (instrumental) Recessional I love you I do - Jennifer Hudson RECEPTION Wedding party entrance Love on Top - Beyonce Bride/Groom Entrance Crazy in Love - Beyonce Bride/Groom First Dance You and I - Avant and Keke Wyatt Groom/Sister Dance (Dedication to Mother) Mama - Boyz II Men Mother/Daughter Dance Because you loved me - Celine Dion Dinner/Cocktail Hour Best of Me - Anthony Hamilton Sweet thang - Chaka Kahn Just Because-Anita Baker Love on Top - Beyonce As - Stevie Wonder Adorn - Miguel Kiss of Life - Sade There goes my baby -Charlie Wilson Living for the love of you - Isley Brothers Wifey -Next I'm Cool - Anthony Hamilton Never -Jaheim All I do - Stevie Wonder Just the way you are - Brunno Mars Lucky - Jason Mraz I'm Yours - Jason Mraz At last -Beyonce Can't take my eyes off you - Lauryn Hill Dangerously in love -Beyoncé Lets get married -Jagged Edge Bouquet Toss Single ladies - Beyonce Garter removal Lets get it on - Marvin Gaye Garter toss Lets get married (remix) - Jagged Edge ft. Rev. Run Cake cutting So Beautiful - Musiq Party Line Dance Cupid Shuffle -Cupid Wobble Baby - V.I.C. Electric Slide - marcia griffiths Teach me how to dougie - Callie Swag District Walk it out - DJ Unk Dance - Fast All Gold Everything (clean) Suit and Tie - Justin Timberlake Started from the Bottom - Drake Pour it up - Rhianna+ I'm different - 2 Chainz (clean) Still in this B*&ch - B.O.B. (clean) Diamonds - Rhianna and Kanye West Bring Em Out - TI Empire State of Mind - Jay z ft. Alicia Keys Bottoms Up - Trey Songz ft. Nicki Minaj Let me Clear My Throat - DJ Kool It Takes 2 - Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock Regulate - Warren G Beautiful - Snoop Dog ft. Pharrel Just Frontin - Pharell ft. Jay Z OMG - Usher We Found Love - Rhianna Harlem Shake - Baaeur Crazy In love - Beyonce Forever - Chris Brown Give me everything (Tonight) - Pit Bull ft. Ne-yo Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO I gotta Feeling - Blackeyed Peas Yeah - Usher ft. Lil John Get Low - Lil John (clean) Candy - Cameo Get Down on it - Kool & the Gang Brick House - Commodores Poison - Bel Biv Devoe Used to be my girl - Ojays P.Y.T. - Michael Jackson Dance - Slow Adore Prince Let's stay together - Al Green Differences - Ginuwine The Point of it All - Anthony Hamilton Until the end of time - Justin Timberlake Living for the love of you - Isley Brothers Forever Mine - Ojays Last Song Before I let go - Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly

Thanks! You really can't go wrong with the Jellyfish. No, we only reserved the bottom level. With open bar, food, fire dancers, dj/mc, dance floor, and decorations, we spent around 7k total. We had 40 guests.. We did receive an invoice about a month or so before the wedding.

Hi Ladies, I recently married at the Jellyfish Restaurant (April 27, 2013) and wanted to let you know that, as past brides have said, Mayte is THE BOMB.COM. You have absolutely nothing to worry about. She is extremely busy and may be slow to respond, but please do not worry. She has EVERYTHING under control. She is so warm and will do almost anything to make sure that your day is memorable. The setting, of course, is beautiful and the food and drinks are also delish! I would certainly recommend having your ceremony here as opposed to at any of the resorts. Its much more private and there is only one wedding at the Jellyfish each day. I sent Mayte a few pictures that showed our color scheme and some bouquets and cakes that I liked, and she NAILED it! Again, you can't go wrong. I would also highly recommend Michael Steingard for photography. The pictures here are just snapshots from the day but you can check out his facebook page and website to see his work. We have seen about 30 of the 1,500 or so he took for the wedding and trash the dress session and they are phenomanal! We used Tropical Studio (Junior Cruz) for videography and they also did a teriffic job! Also, Pastor Rick York performed the most beautiful ceremony I've witnessed, and I'm not just saying that because it was my wedding. We used Mayte's DJ and MC and they were also AWESOME. There is no need to spend more for DJ Mannia unless you just want to. They were there prior to the ceremony and played music from our playlist as guests arrived and of course, they were there until the party ended around 11 (over 7 hours and we paid one flat fee, which was very reasonable). We stayed at the Majestic Elegance in the Elegance club prior to the wedding. It was a really nice resort for a wedding party. The physical plant was beautiful and the rooms were nicely appointed and spacious. We didn't care for the food but overally, it was a nice place and perfect for the pre-wedding festivities. Just know that anyone not staying at the resort has to pay a $50 - $100 fee to come on the property so you should strongly encourage your friends and family to stay at the ME if you want them to participate in wedding activities you have planned at the resort. We stayed at the Iberostar Grand Bavaro for our Honeymoon and we can't wait to go back. The property was gorgeous and the food was EXCELLENT. The rooms were much smaller than the suites at the ME but they were still really nice. We will defintely be going back to the Iberostar and plan to check out some of their other properties around the world. I hope this review is helpful and happy planning!!

Hi Ladies, I recently married at the Jellyfish Restaurant (April 27, 2013) and wanted to let you know that, as past brides have said, Mayte is THE BOMB.COM. You have absolutely nothing to worry about. She is extremely busy and may be slow to respond, but please do not worry. She has EVERYTHING under control. She is so warm and will do almost anything to make sure that your day is memorable. The setting, of course, is beautiful and the food and drinks are also delish! I would certainly recommend having your ceremony here as opposed to at any of the resorts. Its much more private and there is only one wedding at the Jellyfish each day. I sent Mayte a few pictures that showed our color scheme and some bouquets and cakes that I liked, and she NAILED it! Again, you can't go wrong. I would also highly recommend Michael Steingard for photography. The pictures here are just snapshots from the day but you can check out his facebook page and website to see his work. We have seen about 30 of the 1,500 or so he took for the wedding and trash the dress session and they are phenomanal! We used Tropical Studio (Junior Cruz) for videography and they also did a teriffic job! Also, Pastor Rick York performed the most beautiful ceremony I've witnessed, and I'm not just saying that because it was my wedding. We used Mayte's DJ and MC and they were also AWESOME. There is no need to spend more for DJ Mannia unless you just want to. They were there prior to the ceremony and played music from our playlist as guests arrived and of course, they were there until the party ended around 11 (over 7 hours and we paid one flat fee, which was very reasonable). We stayed at the Majestic Elegance in the Elegance club prior to the wedding. It was a really nice resort for a wedding party. The physical plant was beautiful and the rooms were nicely appointed and spacious. We didn't care for the food but overally, it was a nice place and perfect for the pre-wedding festivities. Just know that anyone not staying at the resort has to pay a $50 - $100 fee to come on the property so you should strongly encourage your friends and family to stay at the ME if you want them to participate in wedding activities you have planned at the resort. We stayed at the Iberostar Grand Bavaro for our Honeymoon and we can't wait to go back. The property was gorgeous and the food was EXCELLENT. The rooms were much smaller than the suites at the ME but they were still really nice. We will defintely be going back to the Iberostar and plan to check out some of their other properties around the world. I hope this review is helpful and happy planning!!

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Hey Mimiq, I was asking about 4/27/2013.

No prob. We actually got it all ironed out so April 27, 2013 it is!!! I'm waiting for the pre-invoice and would really like to go ahead and send the deposit. I think that would make me feel a lot more comfortable.

I would caution against that assumption. I actually spoke to Mayte on the phone. I decided to call because a week and a half had gone by since I emailed her initially. She checked her book, said she was open, confirmed my date verbally and said that she would respond to my email confirming the date in writing. I got an email from her about 5 days later saying that she was waiting for another bride to let her know if she still wants the date!!! So, of course I emailed her back and reminded her of our conversation and have tried to call. This was just the day before yesterday and I'm still trying to get this straightened out. So, don't assume! But hopefully, if you have it in writing, you'll be ok.

I would caution against that assumption. I actually spoke to Mayte on the phone. I decided to call because a week and a half had gone by since I emailed her initially. She checked her book, said she was open, confirmed my date verbally and said that she would respond to my email confirming the date in writing. I got an email from her about 5 days later saying that she was waiting for another bride to let her know if she still wants the date!!! So, of course I emailed her back and reminded her of our conversation and have tried to call. This was just the day before yesterday and I'm still trying to get this straightened out. So, don't assume! But hopefully, if you have it in writing, you'll be ok.