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[lrfriendly]

Has anyone had or is going to have a Trio band for there wedding ceremony or reception? If so how are they? I am trying to make up my mind if we should have them for after the wedding ceremony? Any thoughts?

[gofeden]

The Trio is totally worth it! They played at my cocktail hour while my guests mingled and drank champagne. They commented on how good they were and they even showed up on the beach while we were taking pics...

[metravel]

Hi Jelene,

 

I got a reply from Mariana the new wedding coordinator. Basicly is not within 3 month to get your marriage certificate but more within 4-5 month.

 

Here are her replay:

 

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new Wedding Coordinator.

We are receiving marriage certificates and we have received the copy your to check it. We realize the name of the groon father was with mistake. I am sending it enclosed. It takes about 15 or 20 days to legalize.

 

If within that time frame I didn't recived marriage certificate I will then contact the Dominican Republic Embassy as many being wed by fake judge.

 

Thanks

Irma

 

 

 

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Originally Posted by gofeden Hey Irma, I will try to contact Elizabeth on her personal email since she is no longer the coordinator at the resort. Ana was also at the resort at time that both you and I got married. Perhaps one of these ladies can help...

[lrfriendly]

I am so glad to hear they are good. Jim will be so excited as he really wanted them to play at our cocktail hour.We thank you for your input!!

[lrfriendly]

Well that is enough for me with the fake judge issue. Looks like I am getting married here in the states before we arrive in the DR. I do not want to take the chance!

[metravel]

Yeah that is best idea, we should off done it in Canada and have the ceremony in Punta cana. 4 month in a few days still no certificate.

 

Irma

[lrfriendly]

Do you think getting married before we go to NH REAL (at home) that it will take the excitement out of it?

[edenhbride09]

Hello Edenh Brides....

I just got back from the NH on Saturday. We were married on April 22nd and had the greatest time. I'll post a quick review and is anyone would like more information feel free to PM me.

I had spoke with Mariana frequently before we left so had a pretty good idea of how things would go. She also emailed me with a meeting time to discuss last minute details once we were at the resort. We traveled with a group of 64 and everyone had the best time...the resort and rooms are beautiful. We had the upgraded package. We even had a letter in our room congratulating us on arrival!

The meeting was great. Mariana is a sweetheart and will do whatever she can. The only supplies we had were for the sand ceremony, bubbles, music, and cake topper. Everything else was provided and she will do whatever you want. She showed pictures of different cakes, flowers, etc. and the meeting was about 30 minutes. Payment was made the next day with mastercard. We even went over how we wanted the reception area to look.

As for the wedding....I did my own makeup (I had a lesson prior!) and my cousin did our hair so I have no comment on the spa. My two sisters stood for me and I had small bouquets for each of them and I chose to have blue ribbon around the flowers. The guys and my father had white flowers and blue ribbon as well. These were all delivered an hour before the ceremony.

We chose the huppa (gazebo) for the ceremony on the beach. It was $350 but well worth it. Mariana chose the flowers that went with the huppa and they looked amazing. I had the white chair covers with blue ribbon. Mariana provided rose petals for down the aisle. I gave her music on CD's for the ceremony as well as a CD with 1 hour of music for the cocktail hour. The ceremony itself was very quick. Once it was over, we went into a toast (wine and sprite for everyone, which can be chosen during your meeting). Hardly anyone ate the h'or douvres but they looked okay. Our ceremony was at 4pm and it wasn' t too hot.

During the cocktail hour is when we had our photos taken. I highly recommend our photographer and videographer. I couldn't be happier with the pictures. He gave us (before we left the country) a DVD, CD with 599 photos on it as well as personalized wedding book which is beautiful. If you would like to see it please PM me with your email and I will send it. His name is Michael Weiler and his website is weddingpuntacana.com. He and the videographer were hilarious and truly made the day!

The reception was held at the Italian. Great spot because you have a dance floor. I provided the CD's for music and it was fun. The food was delicious.

It wasn't a very detailed review but I really have nothing but the greatest things to say about the resort and how they handled the wedding. Everyone from the wedding coordinator, those that prepared the ceremony and as well as the staff at the reception....they were all great. I would go back there in a heartbeat!!

[gofeden]

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Originally Posted by metravel Yeah that is best idea, we should off done it in Canada and have the ceremony in Punta cana. 4 month in a few days still no certificate. Irma

Hey Irma! Did you get any word on the arrival of your marraige certificate? Thanks.

[marisacastro]

Hello everyone....just wanted to give you an update. I was married (civil ceremony) on March 10, 2009 at the EdenH and I just received an email from Mariana that she has our marriage license and will be sending it to me via UPS. Just wanted to share since there was some discussion recently on this topic.