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And have you girls notice the "option to personalize wedding dessert for reception?" Does anyone know what that is? If not I will e-mail WC.

MrsD and Jali, do you girls have the details on what's included in the packages they offer at Tropical Pictures? I think I only have the price list for them, but Susana never e-mailed me anything else on them. For some reason I have a file on my computer that has Coresfilms video and photo. The whole time I thought it was Tropical Pictures, but I'm thinking I got this file from another resort when I was looking at their wedding packages. LOL.

Quote: Originally Posted by SoonMrsD Well the chillout terrace is $500/hour which is what we wanted as cocktail hour, if we have it. Plus per person, it just gets so expensive all of a sudden lol.................For the welcome party, you have to pay as well unless it's like 20 people then they can just make reservations. Girl I will be happy with 50 people but his family is dominican and well it's alot of them lol .... I love them so we'll see next month when we send the save the dates lol Yea, it is an extra cost. Well, at least you'll get to see his family. As my mom says, "the more the merrier!" And you're lucky with the photography. Right now, that's what I'm looking into. Either bring someone or use Tropical.

Quote: Originally Posted by SoonMrsD Well when I first started looking I was already taken aback at the price changes for the packages so when I ask I make sure to say 2014 because I am planning ahead with the same budget! lol Ugh so many little things! Are you doing a cocktail hour? I have such a fear of so many people coming I'm scared to send out my save the dates lol Yea, we are planning on a cocktail hour. At first, we want to do a welcome party on the chill our terrace, but then I'm not sure whether they serve the same appetizers and drink as the cocktail hour anyway, so we wouldn't want them to eat the same thing. It's funny you mentioned being scared of the number of people that will come. I'm the same. I really wanted the pier, but Susana told me only 50 people can fit (it's really 55), but then we kept adding people to our guestlist, I'm almost hoping people will decline. haha.

Quote: Originally Posted by natalieblev Here is my DIY real touch.I did a brooch bouquet with the flowers and really loved having it and now can keep it forever! I was very worried about the resort flower selection, but in the end the bridesmaids flowers turned out really pretty too! But still glad I made my own bouquet! Hi Natalie! You did such an amazing job with your bouquet. Love the brooch idea. Do you mind sharing on how you attached them? Oh and I'm getting married at the same resort. What did you do with the bouquet included in the package? Did you give it to someone else?

Quote: Originally Posted by KristieT I ordered from Bloom Bridal (in Toronto) Here are some pics! thanks for sharing the pics! You really can't tell real touch is not real. I love the idea Congrats!

Quote: Originally Posted by ChelseaCat802 These are my DIY bouquets! They look so real I cannot even believe they're not - my aunt thought they were real and tried to put them in water when I showed them to her! I ordered all of my supplies off of afloral.com and purchased my floral tape from Michael's. Originally I only had the white calla lilies but really wanted to add some color so I added the green cymbidium orchids and they look great, my bridesmaids dresses are coral. The supplies I used: 14" real touch calla lily in white (one dozen per bouquet) 12" real touch Cymbidium Orchids (one bunch in each bouquet)- http://www.afloral.com/Silk-Flowers-Artificial-Flowers-Fake-Flowers/Floramatique-Real-Touch-Silk-Flowers/12-Cymbidium-Orchid-Wedding-Bouquet-in-Fuchsia-Pink_2 11" bling strands (4 in each bouquet) http://www.afloral.com/Floral-Supplies/Crystals-and-Jewels/10mm-Faceted-Bouquet-Beads-in-Silver-12-Pieces **Make sure you Google coupons if you order off of afloral.com - I was able to find coupons each time I ordered I haven't wrapped my bouquets yet but I will post pictures once they are finished! I'm really pleased the way they turned out, they look so real!! Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!!! Good job! Thanks for the tips on how to DIY. I'm thinking of doing real touch flowers. My color is peach. pretty closer to coral.

Quote: Originally Posted by SoonMrsD Yes read above ... The $1300 includes DJ, MC, fireworks for first dance and strobe lights but this is the pricing from Aris, my WC. I hope these prices don't change to drastically for 2014. There's so many things that just add up.

Quote: Originally Posted by AngeliniC I leave next saturday for my wedding, Sept 17th is the day and i couldnt be more excited. I was worried when i got the email saying Marlene is no longer there and Aris has now been assigned to me. I just felt relief when i read that lol I hope everything goes as smooth as everyone elses did Congratulations in advance! Have fun and can't wait to hear about it

Quote: Originally Posted by Jcastro0124 May 2nd...we might run into each other. I'm planning on staying until the 6th at the resort... That would be awesome! We will be arriving May 3. Hope planning is going well

That would be awesome! We will be arriving May 3. Hope planning is going well

Quote: Originally Posted by Jcastro0124 What day in May??? May 8, 2014. When's yours?

May 8, 2014. When's yours?

Does anyone know what type of room upgrades we get? I know it has to be in the same category room, but if I book a Deluxe at BBPD, what would it be upgraded to vs. if I book a Junior Deluxe what would this be upgraded to? Thank you.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jcastro0124 Hi Brides!! I have posted on here a couple times before...and read through EVERY post in this thread! I'm so excited as my wedding day is closer than what I thought (8 months away) I have bought a couple of things for the welcome bags that I'm making, but thought I'd ask to see if any of you have added anything that I missed! HAPPY PLANNING! Hi! Mine is in May as well. Time is flying. I also just started thinking of ideas for the welcome bag and have yet to do wedding dress shopping. Goodluck and have fun!

Quote: Originally Posted by Bibi Congratulations Bibi! Thanks for the review!

haha. same here on both.

Yea, susana told me it's included too. I also have the tangerine package.

thanks for the pictures and info

moody, this is impressive! did you just use a regular printer at home? I'm not very computer savvy, but I would love to DIY if it saves money. I tried to do my own Save the dates. Of course the magnets were from vistaprint but that's bc i had a groupon, so that saved us money and it looked good! plus, i was able to get some return label stickers which helps a lot bc writing things take forever! I just bought carsdstock and envelopes at michaels using coupons of course and printed the other details & stuck the magnets wih zots. Anyway, how did you do the passports? or what material did you use? or computer software? I've see cute passport invites on etsy but not sure what's the going price for one invite like the passport. what do you girls think is reasonable price or how much did u spend on invitations?

tricia-m: I wired it thru my PNC bank. They charged us $25 for it but I should've gone thru BofA like MissJali to avoid a fee.

I think they offer a band or even belly dancers, and other forms of entertainment for reception. I think I saw t on the price list spreadsheet.

Not sure if previous brides still check the website or if any upcoming ones know the answer. Does the train pick-up guests at both hotels or just at the BBPD? Just wondering in case our guests stay at the Adults only side. Thank you.

Congratulations! I haven't heard of Daniela, but I'm sure they have a lot of new WCs and they're probably all good.

Not sure if this has already been answered. Believe it or not, I'm still reading past forum posts. Hehe. Where did you brides book your stay at the Barcelo Bavaro Adults only or the Palace Deluxe? Also, is it true that guests staying at the Adults only have access to the Palace Deluxe but not the other way around? Or is there universal access? Thank you and Happy monday!