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Quote: Originally Posted by KAN1016 Can you please send me spreadsheet as well? [email protected] thanks!! No problem! The wedding outline has been sent. Happy planning

Quote: Originally Posted by vANDm Hi ladies, Does anyone have a list of the "wedding signs" that Mayte has? I see a few of the same signs in different pictures, but not sure if I have to buy any of my own. Looking to save some money! Thank you! V I would save your money... most of the signs that you see are one's that Mayte has. We had several signs at our wedding and I didn't even have to ask for them. She just knew where to put them and made everything look magical! Don't sweat the small stuff V, focus on the bigger things like food, drinks, your dress/hair/make-up, etc. Mayte is a pro so your décor will be beyond anything you thought possible. You'll want to Pintrest your own wedding by the time she is through

Quote: Originally Posted by blueskadoobob AR-Dreamwedding, Your invites sounds SOO cool! I'm sure they got everyone geared up and excited to go. I espescially love the RSVP card! Awesome! We decided to go digital with the invites so we did a Save the Date video and are going to send e-vites with our website. It's saving some money, but much more time consuming than I thought. Smart move! But like so many others, most of our families are not computer literate lol so sadly we had to take the hit and spend the money on actual invites. Thanks for the compliments... I have to admit I was a little in love with my invites I can totally understand the time consuming part but when you are done, you will feel so amazing!

UNIQUE DESTINATION WEDDING INVITES... cont'd Note: I did find out how to make the invites myself via a DIY website but unfortunately I am not crafty and nor did I have the time to spend... I had plenty on my plate during the planning period including working full-time like most others and really did not want the additional stress. Below is the Youtube video of the original designer and what her invites look like... mine are almost identical but with some personal touches: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gywbRUWrRQ&feature=related In addition, Krista Schnieder (the artist who did mine) is an artist by trade and is very capable of doing whatever you want. She saved me tons of time and stress. I strongly recommend her. Happy Planning! AR-DreamWedding

Quote: Originally Posted by AR-DreamWedding UNIQUE DESTINATION WEDDING INVITES! Hey Brides, Not sure why I didn't think of this soon but for those of you who are looking for a unique destination wedding invite I thought I would share mine. My invite was a 14 page passport (not including the front cover), printed in colour, that looks identical to a real one. My RSVP was a boarding pass that has a perforated edge which could be torn off, making the rest of the RSVP a post card size that could be mailed back without an envelope. For those of you who live in Ontario, there is an artist that I used that can do it for you and even ship it to you. She is a zillion times cheaper than a print shop or buying the standard fancy-papered invited from a wedding invite store (which are never really unique). She can do any kind of custom invite! Her name is Krista Schnieder and you can check her out on her blog spot (her contact info can be found there as well): http://www.kristaschneider.com/blog.html I have the outline of the final print already done so all you would need to do is change your info. In addition, for those of you who are staying at the Majestic Colonial it already has all the info in it for you Here is what can be found on each page: Outside Cover- The Canadian Emblem Pg 1- Inside front Cover Pg 2- Official Invite Pg 3- Resort Info Pg 4- Accomodations Pg 5- Travel Agent Info Pg 6- Itinerary Pg 7- Dining 1 (this is the center page of the invite) Pg 8- Dining 2 (this is the center page of the invite) Pg 9- Activities at the resort Pg 10- Golf Pg 11- Excursions in the DR Pg 12- Trip Tips Pg 13- Our Contact Info Pg 14- Map RSVP is separate to the invitation ***note that each page has actual photos of the resort, dining, excusions, etc that are printed in colour. If you would like me to send you a copy of the outline please let me know. I will probably have to email it to you so be sure to include your email address. Happy Planning Sincerely, AR-DreamWedding Excuse my writing errors.... clearly my coffee did not kick in yet! LOL

UNIQUE DESTINATION WEDDING INVITES... cont'd Note: I did find out how to make the invites myself via a DIY website but unfortunately I am not crafty and nor did I have the time to spend... I had plenty on my plate during the planning period including working full-time like most others and really did not want the additional stress. Below is the Youtube video of the original designer and what her invites look like... mine are almost identical but with some personal touches: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gywbRUWrRQ&feature=related In addition, Krista Schnieder (the artist who did mine) is an artist by trade and is very capable of doing whatever you want. She saved me tons of time and stress. I strongly recommend her. Happy Planning! AR-DreamWedding

UNIQUE DESTINATION WEDDING INVITES! Hey Brides, Not sure why I didn't think of this soon but for those of you who are looking for a unique destination wedding invite I thought I would share mine. My invite was a 14 page passport (not including the front cover), printed in colour, that looks identical to a real one. My RSVP was a boarding pass that has a perforated edge which could be torn off, making the rest of the RSVP a post card size that could be mailed back without an envelope. For those of you who live in Ontario, there is an artist that I used that can do it for you and even ship it to you. She is a zillion times cheaper than a print shop or buying the standard fancy-papered invited from a wedding invite store (which are never really unique). She can do any kind of custom invite! Her name is Krista Schnieder and you can check her out on her blog spot (her contact info can be found there as well): http://www.kristaschneider.com/blog.html I have the outline of the final print already done so all you would need to do is change your info. In addition, for those of you who are staying at the Majestic Colonial it already has all the info in it for you Here is what can be found on each page: Outside Cover- The Canadian Emblem Pg 1- Inside front Cover Pg 2- Official Invite Pg 3- Resort Info Pg 4- Accomodations Pg 5- Travel Agent Info Pg 6- Itinerary Pg 7- Dining 1 (this is the center page of the invite) Pg 8- Dining 2 (this is the center page of the invite) Pg 9- Activities at the resort Pg 10- Golf Pg 11- Excursions in the DR Pg 12- Trip Tips Pg 13- Our Contact Info Pg 14- Map RSVP is separate to the invitation ***note that each page has actual photos of the resort, dining, excusions, etc that are printed in colour. If you would like me to send you a copy of the outline please let me know. I will probably have to email it to you so be sure to include your email address. Happy Planning Sincerely, AR-DreamWedding

UNIQUE DESTINATION WEDDING INVITES! Hey Brides, Not sure why I didn't think of this soon but for those of you who are looking for a unique destination wedding invite I thought I would share mine. My invite was a 14 page passport (not including the front cover), printed in colour, that looks identical to a real one. My RSVP was a boarding pass that has a perforated edge which could be torn off, making the rest of the RSVP a post card size that could be mailed back without an envelope. For those of you who live in Ontario, there is an artist that I used that can do it for you and even ship it to you. She is a zillion times cheaper than a print shop or buying the standard fancy-papered invited from a wedding invite store (which are never really unique). She can do any kind of custom invite! Her name is Krista Schnieder and you can check her out on her blog spot (her contact info can be found there as well): http://www.kristaschneider.com/blog.html I have the outline of the final print already done so all you would need to do is change your info. In addition, for those of you who are staying at the Majestic Colonial it already has all the info in it for you Here is what can be found on each page: Outside Cover- The Canadian Emblem Pg 1- Inside front Cover Pg 2- Official Invite Pg 3- Resort Info Pg 4- Accomodations Pg 5- Travel Agent Info Pg 6- Itinerary Pg 7- Dining 1 (this is the center page of the invite) Pg 8- Dining 2 (this is the center page of the invite) Pg 9- Activities at the resort Pg 10- Golf Pg 11- Excursions in the DR Pg 12- Trip Tips Pg 13- Our Contact Info Pg 14- Map RSVP is separate to the invitation ***note that each page has actual photos of the resort, dining, excusions, etc that are printed in colour. If you would like me to send you a copy of the outline please let me know. I will probably have to email it to you so be sure to include your email address. Happy Planning Sincerely, AR-DreamWedding

Quote: Originally Posted by Skilla37 Can anyone advise how they safely traveled with so much cash? With the photographer, part of Jellyfish charges, pastor, tips, etc... we are going to have to bring $5,000 + in cash and it is making me very nervous. Does anyone know if additional funds can be wired to the Jellyfish prior to leaving the US to pay for the portions that can't be paid by credit card? Can Travelers Cheques be used? Any advise would be great! Thank you!! I travelled with $12000USD, which was split up between my fiance and mother, and there was no issue. You cannot travel with more than $10,000 on your person but confirm this with your travel laws or travel agent as it may depend on the country you live in. Once you arrive in the DR you can put it in your safe until your pre-wedding meeting with Mayte where you will be able to get rid of it. If it makes you feel safer have your fiancé or parents keep part of the money in their safe so that all the money is not kept in one place. The other thing that I did was separate the money into labelled envelopes so that it would be easier for me to divide it when needed (Note that if you do not put a tip in a separate envelope addressed specifically for Mayte then she will not keep any money you gave as a gratuity for her and is obliged to share it with the staff.... just in case you planned on tipping her something that is just for her). Oh, and I always kept the money on my person's when travelling in the airport/plane. Hope this helps

Quote: Originally Posted by JoWil JoWil Gabriel posted that the suite should be finished by next week. The measurements have been taken as of today. I am a personal friend of Mayte's and spoke with her today, however I still advise all brides who are interested in having a bridal suite built there to write on the Jellyfish facebook page to ensure he knows how important it is and follows through with completing it in a timely fashion.

Quote: Originally Posted by JoWil JoWil Does anyone know if the bridal suite is ready at the Jellyfish? At this time the bridal suite is not done and in order for one to be buillt the owner (who is not Mayte) needs to know there is a need for one so I STRONGLY recommend that brides who would like to see one built write on the Jellyfish facebook page there interest in having one built. He is a man, of course, and does not know how important these things are to us.... in addition to the fact that it would save many brides a lot of money! Again I strongly recommend that that you write on the Jellyfish facebook page.

Quote: Originally Posted by cindygilmore can you send it to me too! [email protected] All done and sent Happy Planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by zzdizzy I spoke to her through email last week and early this week. I believe she's working from home... Yes she is responding to emails from home until the beginning to the Fall/Winter wedding rush.

Quote: Originally Posted by nevvy427 Hi there! Do you mind sending me the spreadsheet as well? [email protected] TIA Wedding Outline sent! Hope it helps

Quote: Originally Posted by Diana Starcic Would you mind sending it to me as well? [email protected] All done. Hope you find it helpful Happy Planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by Canbera23 Do y do you mind sending me the spreadsheet as well? I was just trying to figure out the best way to send her everything. [email protected] No Problem! I just sent it to you

Quote: Originally Posted by Slaughter2be Oh ok thank u. Something my fiance had me worrying about No problem... I really wouldn't worry about it. From what Mayte told me, in the 6 years she has been doing weddings there it has only ever rained 3 times to have a wedding moved indoors. Your wedding will be perfect!

Quote: Originally Posted by JenRen86 Is anyone or has anyone used fireworks at the Jellyfish? I really want to try and have a fireworks show at the end for a surprise to the guest and my fiancé. Fireworks are not permitted in the DR as far as I know. I would suggest getting the fire-show or the crazy show if you are looking for something to kick start your party and surprise your guests. It is an amazing show. Happy Planning

Quote: Originally Posted by jyutzy8 cmingalone - I am booked for a reception dinner at Jellyfish in February. We will be staying at the Colonial. Have you thought about transportation for your guests? I'm hearing that Majestic has a free shuttle to the Jellyfish restaurant! I hope that's true!! JF offers transportation to and from your resort for $7 per person. There is no free shuttle to and from the Majestic. The cab ride is $25 each way. It is about 25 mins from the Majestic if it is not during rush hour. Happy Planning

Quote: Originally Posted by mekai looking forward to your review! Any suggestions you have after the site vist is greatly appreciated!! A few things I would like to know: 1) If you go with the DJ but don't do a dance floor on the beach is there room inside to save costs? We are having about 40 people. 2) With the open bar options are kids included in this price? Or are they cheaper? 3) Any food suggestions? 1) If do not go with the dance floor on the beach there is definitely room inside to dance. We had 70 people and there was ample room inside. 2) The kids are charged $15USD for unlimited juice/water/soda 3) For apps I would strongly recommend that you include Mofonguito- fried plantain stuffed with advocado (it is something native to the DR which guests will really enjoy) and the Seafood Ceviche (it's presentation in the shot glass is awesome and it is very tasty.... it too is another popular dish in most Spanish speaking countries). As for dinner recommendations, I loved everything on Menu IV... the risotto is to die for! But you can just about choose any of the menu options and everything tastes great. I live in Toronto and I can tell you with certainty that the food there is comparable to food found in many of the fine dining restaurants downtown. REALLY GOOD! Happy Planning

Quote: Originally Posted by danielle404 My questions are: Does a welcome signature drink cost money? Can we bring a few bottle of liquor for shots? If so, do you charge a corking fee? Thanks Jellyfish Feb 2014 Mayte will offer you a choice from 5 different cocktails to have as your signature drink and from them you can choose 2. I am fairly sure that you can request something else at no additional cost so long as it is not something that they do not have (note that they do have quite an extensive bar that is very comparable to anything that you would find in a bar back home) ... otherwise I am guessing you will have to pay an additional fee for them to get the alcohol. However, if I were you I would wait until your meeting the day before your wedding and taste the drinks she offers because they are great and very good in terms of meeting everyone's taste. As for bringing a bottle of your own for shots, I am not sure about that. Check out their drink menu first to see if they have it or if they have something comparable.

Quote: Originally Posted by vane04122014 Can you also send it to me thanks [email protected] Did I ever manage to send you the wedding outline? let me know

Quote: Originally Posted by Slaughter2be Question for you ladies...if it rains where do they move the ceremony to? If there is serious rain (which there rarely is rain for longer than 15 mins periods) you usually have two options: you can wait it out (best option) or you can have your wedding moved to the upper floor. It rains almost every day in the DR but mainly late at night in the winter or very early in the morning during the summer. Whenever it does rain outside of those times, it is usually very brief. It rained very lightly for about 10 mins during the fire-show at my wedding but the fire-show went on and no one was really bothered by the super light rain. Those that were bothered went under the Jellyfish tarp but were still able to see everything. Don't worry hun the odds are that it will most likely not rain! Happy Planning

Quote: Originally Posted by Hannah07 Hi Ladies, Can someone tell me if you know how much REAL flowers cost compared to getting fake flowers? Or does it depend on what type of flowers you get? I have no idea what kind of options we have for flowers. Help please Thanks! Hey Hannah07, it really does depend on what kind. For example, Orchids are $US per flower.... not per stem, per actual flower on each stem! But there are many other flowers that don't cost quite as much and look just as beautiful. It also depends on the quantity of flowers that you want. I had many real flowers throughout my wedding that were beautiful and it did not cost much more than what is quoted in the décor price but I was not picky about the type of flower because I knew from looking at Mayte's work that everything she does is beautiful. Unless you are super picky about that stuff I wouldn't spend too much time looking at flowers (unless it's for your bouquet) rather I would send Mayte your inspiration pics and let her do the rest to make your dream come true.

Hey zzdizzy, I just sent it to you. Hope you find it helpful Happy Planning!