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First, I would like to say congrats as both of your weddings are quickly approaching. Second, can you PLEASE let me know how you liked the services from the HR salon? I am also a HR bride and I'm a little worried about my hair. I have my make-up handled but I no idea what to expect in regards to my hair.

AngBN, I got my Dominican blowout yesterday and my hairdresser (who is Dominican) said I should have no problem getting a nice hairstyle. She said there are soooo many different hair textures in her country that hairdressers know how to style all hair types. She said even the stylist at the resorts would know how to style all hair types. I showed her a pic of the style I want and she said that it would be easy and attainable. I'm still going to do my homework to find a stylist I like and hopefully we can email or Skype so she can see my hair and the style I want. Hopefully, this was somewhat helpful. Lonita

Thank you. We also choose the complimentary package. We have some guest attending but no wedding party. I think the complimentary package will be fine.

April 12, 2014 Hard Rock Punta Cana

I just wanted to say a quick thank you to those who helped in regards to my photography questions. We decided to go with HDC. I'm excited to be working with them.

Me 2. Can't wait for the moive.

By the way I like your name. Are you a 50 shades fan?

AnaSteele58, thank you. I have definitely thought about the storage bag as a way transporting my dress. I will make my final decision once I talk to the airline. If I'm able to carry my dress on and store it safely I'll do that but if not I will be using your co-worker's method .

Quote:Originally Posted by AnaSteele58 Its funny you mentioned a space bag for the wedding dress. A coworker is getting married tomorrow and she packed her gown I a space bag and packed it. Her resort provides steaming so she should be fine. How did that work out for your co-worker?

No problem.

Quote:Originally Posted by cmingalone Just got it one week ago! That is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!

AngBN I don't have any information about any of the local hairdressers. However, I get Dominican blowouts from time to time from a Dominican lady in my city. I am planning on scheduling an appointment with her in the next week or two. I will be asking her if she know of any good salons in the DR and also any recommendations for my hair since she's familiar with the texture (of my hair) and the weather in the DR. I will let you and any others interested in what she has to say. Lonita

Thanks for that tidbit of information KerriAnn. Hopefully, I don't run across that problem. Okay, have any of you wonderful ladies booked your hair appointments yet? I figured my make-up out but have not figured out what I will be doing in regards to my hair. Any suggestions would be wonderful. Has anyone heard anything about the salon in the resort, Moon Beauty?

Quote:Originally Posted by AR-DreamWedding Hey Ladies, I haven't spent much time thinking about my hair and make-up but with the wedding quickly approaching the time has come. We are staying at the Majestic Colonial the week of July 13-20th and our wedding is on the 15th. My original plan was to just let the people at the resort do my hair and I would do my own makeup but after some thought I am wondering if I shouldn't just hire someone. So with that said I am hoping that you wonderful ladies could help to guide me by sharing your ideas, who you are using and whether hiring someone is an expensive venture. I will be the only one in my wedding party getting my hair and make-up done so I have a ton of flexibility. Can't wait to hear from all of you First, let me say congratulations on your recent wedding. I hope it was everything you wanted it to be. Second, who did you find to style your hair? Did you like their services? Where they reasonable priced? Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated. Lonita

Your pictures were truly beautiful

Quote:Originally Posted by AngBN Hi We originally had Jennifer but she has left HRPC and we have been working with Mia since then. She's been really helpful Thanks Angie. I was right, we have Renee Foreman and she has been helpful. I have my first phone consultation with her Monday.

Quote:Originally Posted by lsustef Honestly, we met with them only because we felt obligated (I had already booked Katya Nova....worth EVERY penny) For what they were charging for so little pictures and time, it was crazy. We got over 4 hours of coverage and over 600 pictures for double what they were charging for 50 pictures and they took no time. The poor wedding after ours the photographer was over and done with them while we were still taking pictures an hour later. Thank you, that was helpful. I will look into other photographers and Katya Nova.

Are there any 2012 or early 2013 brides who have used HR's on-site photographer? If so, are you able to post any images? I am trying to decide if I will use HR's photographer or contract with any outside photographer. Any help offered would greatly be appreciated. Thanks

Quote:Originally Posted by RexandKia No, actually they do not allow you to ship anything directly to the resort (customs and all). They don't want you to hold them responsible if something doesn't make it through customs. I've heard of brides carrying their dress on the plane and putting it in the first class section. We were married in Dec.2012 at HRPC. I brought my dress in one of those carry-on bags made for a suit (a rolling suit bag). It folded up nicely and I was able to have it with me the entire trip without worrying about it being damaged/squashed in the overhead compartment or first class. My MOH brought a portable steamer and we just steamed out any wrinkles that the bag may have made. This was the less stressful option for me. Hope this helps! Kia Thank you so much.

Hello Brides, I have a quick question for those of you who have already gotten married. How did you transport your wedding dress? Does the HR allow you to have your gown shippped directly to the resort? Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Hello brides, Its been a week or two since I was on here. Took a quick break b/c I wasn't sure if my finace and I were going to make HRPC happen. However, I am soooooo happy to say, we are, we did, and our wedding contract has been signed. We will be getting married Saturday April 12th at 6PM. Who are the different wedding coordinators you are working with and what has been your experience. I think I've been assigned to someone named Renee.

Do you have Katya's information?

Hello ladies, I am also a 2014 bride. My fiancee and I have not booked our resort yet. We are working with our travel agent on pricing for HRPC. I am uber excited about this resort and am optimistic my TA will be able to get our package prices this week so I can reserve our date. I am happy I found this site, it appears to be a good resource. I look forward to picking your brains, getting and sharing information. Congrats Bride