Hey Jolene, That's how I found the hotel, on Trip Advisor..it really helps to see what other people say about it and their own pictures that they posted...it makes it more realistic. I also talked to some family members and they say that sometimes the 5* hotels aren't that much of a difference (except for the price) compared to less star hotels. I'm going through a Travel Agency, because that is how I am going to get more deals depending on the number of guests attending....we'll see what else she comes up with... When I see pictures of weddings in the Dominican or Mexico, they seem to be more professional/more exotic looking. I don't know if that depends on the package you choose or the location ???