MP Brides!Private VS Resturant recp??

[DTHSLove]

I'm planning on doing MP in DR, open jan 09. I'm sure they have this wedding thing covered since they are based out of FL and cover all MP wedding reservation.. Funds are low but I need to know if the private reception is better that having dinner at one of the resturantshe ..The private reception is $400 for table of 10. Also what about the cocktail hr/party after ceremony??

What is this free dinner you keep refering to. Does the all-inclusive fee not cover all meals.

The moment I saw the horse-drawn carriage I know I had to get that. What else is a must have even though funds r low??

I got great idea about the music from you guys.. I will take our computer for music..I'm still thinking do as the Romans do, when in Rome.. I may get the local music, depending on $$..

[DTHSLove]

No takes on this.. I really don't want to have a private reception if the resturant after the wedding is just the same. MP or any other brides, what did you guys do?.