Dreams Riviera Cancun - Brides post here (new thread)

[mrskatieperry]

That SUCKS about not getting all of your free rooms.  We have a TA who has organized it all, and everyone is supposed to be paid by March 30th for our June 3rd wedding, so I think she has taken tha into account already.  I know she had told me baout if people booked directly through the hotel that it would be a problem.  I think we have enough for 6 free nights which is exactly what we are staying so phew!  Then we are goign to Secrets Capri for a few nights after that:) 

 

I think that's the way to do it with the photog. if you have someone you want to use.  It just worked out better for me (financially and because of the ease) to use the resort photog.  Anel is her name and her stuff is really great, so I feel good about it:)

 

Good luck with getting your free rooms, girl!  FIGHT! :)

Originally Posted by MarryMeMexico 

Hi KatiePerry  FYI, I am getting totally JACKED on my '6th room free' because apparently ALL rooms are supposed to be PAID 30 days in advance. I JUST found this out and my wedding is in like 4 weeks... we JUST missed the 'deadline.' It's screwy, because as guests book on their own or thru a TA, the room isn't charged yet. For my guests who booked direct thru the hotel, only a credit card number was taken, and the room price is due upon checkin. I'm trying to throw a fit with Jorge Arelle (the groups guy) right now because their terms and conditions have TOTALLY changed and now they're saying I'd only get a max of 3 nights free anyway, even though I'm staying a week  I hope they don't do this to you, or any other bride who was told they'd get their 5th room free! PS with my photog, I said "tough luck, I'm buying a day-pass for a guest who isn't staying at the resort, and if they happen to bring their own camera and take pictures, I don't see a policy against that" and they kind of dropped it, but the principle is the same, they can't really tell you that your "guests" cant take photos and they DO have day-passes 'wedding guests' who aren't at the resort can purchase! Hope that helps, I'm using the photog that comes with my package for "family photos" the week of my wedding. 

 

 

[mrskatieperry]

Hi Kate!

 

The brooch bouquet isn't done yet!  We have done a few trials, and now we are attaching wires to the back of all the brooches to hold them together.  The hardest part was finding them all!  My Stepmother found a ton at antique shops in New Hampshire, but I found a few in some craft stores and Claire's and stuff too.

 

I also went to a seashell shop and bought a ton of shells to use in my centerpieces and I'm making all ogf my bridesmaids bouquets and boutineers out of them.  I spent $65 there and got MORE than enough for everything!

 

I have been searching online for the best deals for cups/bags...everything for the OOT bags.  I keep going into the dollar store and seeing whats there so I can pick up a few things when I find them. 

 

I'm going to try to order my dress online at one of these inexpensive shops like www.dressale.com and hope it's just perfect!  I figure if it's not I am not losing much money and can probably sell it.

 

Other than that I'm just staying away from too many extras--like the bouquets and stuff so I can keep my costs down:)

 

I'm SO up in the air about what I want for chair sashes!!  Did you get yours already?

 

Originally Posted by RollerBride 

Thank you so much for this! I just emailed my TA to see if I can trade my cocktail hour for 20 extra people. Hopefully it'll work out, by my math, its about equal.

Can you post pics of your "brooch bouquet"? I'm intrigued.

Also, how else are you saving money, sch as, with your OOT bags?

I'm bring stuff to make centerpieces, chair sashes and table overlays. I'm always looking for ways to save a little  here and there.

 

Thanks again,

Kate

 

 

[sweetmelissaann]

GREAT SITE! ) Wish I found that earlier!
 

Originally Posted by mrskatieperry 

I'm going to try to order my dress online at one of these inexpensive shops like www.dressale.com and hope it's just perfect!  I figure if it's not I am not losing much money and can probably sell it.

 

 

 

 

[mrskatieperry]

Also www.dhgate.com.  Another good one.
 

Originally Posted by sweetmelissaann 

GREAT SITE! ) Wish I found that earlier!
 

 

 

[RollerBride]

I am also unable to download these due to being new on the firums. Ca someone email them to me?

[email protected]

many thanks!!
 

Originally Posted by TiffanyRobert 

 

PRICES, MENUS, FLOWER OPTIONS, BELOW!

 

Hey ladies, here are ALL of the attachments I've received.  Flowers, menus, spa prices, etc....sending the attachments through email is clogging up my inbox and taking way too much time! PLEASE DIRECT ALL BRIDES TO THIS THREAD FOR INFO!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOUQUET INC.pdf

buffet menu.pdf

Dinner Menu Love Pkg.pdf

CATALGO CENTROS DE MESA.pdf

Dinner Menu Ultimate Pkg.pdf

Dreams Menu 2011.pdf

Gold Appetizers.pdf

lista precios dreams ingles.pdf

Platinum Menu.pdf

Silver Appetizers.pdf

Wedding Cakes.pdf

[RollerBride]

I haden't even thought of making my own bouquet. I only have 1 bridesmaid, maybe I could make hers too for alot cheaper than the resort! I'm going to look into this! Thanks!

I found chair sashes, table overlays and runners at www.chaircoverfactory.com

 

I have not purchased anythign yet, but i anticipate spending only $52 (plus shipping) for:

20 yellow-maze chair sashes

20 turq chair sashes

4 turq table runner 

4 yellow toverlay (ALL ORGANZA)

 

We are having 40 guests and I read that the table at the reception seat 10 people. I plan on doing a yellow table cloth with turq runner, or vice versa. Or maybe just a table runner on the resorts white table clothes (which would be cheaper than $52).

Originally Posted by mrskatieperry 

Hi Kate!

 

The brooch bouquet isn't done yet!  We have done a few trials, and now we are attaching wires to the back of all the brooches to hold them together.  The hardest part was finding them all!  My Stepmother found a ton at antique shops in New Hampshire, but I found a few in some craft stores and Claire's and stuff too.

 

I also went to a seashell shop and bought a ton of shells to use in my centerpieces and I'm making all ogf my bridesmaids bouquets and boutineers out of them.  I spent $65 there and got MORE than enough for everything!

 

I have been searching online for the best deals for cups/bags...everything for the OOT bags.  I keep going into the dollar store and seeing whats there so I can pick up a few things when I find them. 

 

I'm going to try to order my dress online at one of these inexpensive shops like www.dressale.com and hope it's just perfect!  I figure if it's not I am not losing much money and can probably sell it.

 

Other than that I'm just staying away from too many extras--like the bouquets and stuff so I can keep my costs down:)

 

I'm SO up in the air about what I want for chair sashes!!  Did you get yours already?

 

 

 

[WPGBride]

What are the details to getting a free room. My TA has not spoken about this at all. We only got a discount for booking our 20 through the travel package. Is this the same thing ? My travel agent is horrible by the way. Once he got the money he went ghost on us and even dropped the ball by not returning calls from our potential guests so they never ended up coming!

Originally Posted by mrskatieperry 

That SUCKS about not getting all of your free rooms.  We have a TA who has organized it all, and everyone is supposed to be paid by March 30th for our June 3rd wedding, so I think she has taken tha into account already.  I know she had told me baout if people booked directly through the hotel that it would be a problem.  I think we have enough for 6 free nights which is exactly what we are staying so phew!  Then we are goign to Secrets Capri for a few nights after that:) 

 

I think that's the way to do it with the photog. if you have someone you want to use.  It just worked out better for me (financially and because of the ease) to use the resort photog.  Anel is her name and her stuff is really great, so I feel good about it:)

 

Good luck with getting your free rooms, girl!  FIGHT! :)

 

 

[WPGBride]

Are you ordering your items soon from that site ? I just want to know if the colours are true to the pictures or not. I really dont want to order $22 worth of samples. I'm thinking either ivory, mauve, or light pink.

Originally Posted by RollerBride 

I haden't even thought of making my own bouquet. I only have 1 bridesmaid, maybe I could make hers too for alot cheaper than the resort! I'm going to look into this! Thanks!

I found chair sashes, table overlays and runners at www.chaircoverfactory.com

 

I have not purchased anythign yet, but i anticipate spending only $52 (plus shipping) for:

20 yellow-maze chair sashes

20 turq chair sashes

4 turq table runner 

4 yellow toverlay (ALL ORGANZA)

 

We are having 40 guests and I read that the table at the reception seat 10 people. I plan on doing a yellow table cloth with turq runner, or vice versa. Or maybe just a table runner on the resorts white table clothes (which would be cheaper than $52).

 

 

[RollerBride]

I'm not sure when I'm ordering just yet. I also worry about the colors. I feel a little better that they are displayed on a white background, so I think that they will be pretty true to the pictures. Perhaps I should order them soon, so that if I don't like them, I have time to do a return/exchange! I'll keep you posted!

 

Kate

[TiffanyRobert]

Try these, my other post was deleted?????

 

 

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8hpLpVjszQ3MXBZRy1FWV9TUDJEUUJWdmdOS2JoUQ https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8hpLpVjszQ3dWl6NGYwZTBSRkctSG9qbE1EV3NtQQ https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8hpLpVjszQ3WWM2RDEwVzZRcVdlanNQam1aV1d0UQ https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8hpLpVjszQ3T3hTNG1QODNSRGFFSXNJTjVnTERXdw https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8hpLpVjszQ3allWdlZzNUhUREdKZk1NMU0zWHFtdw https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8hpLpVjszQ3TExRVjNCc0FSV09oTExnUVlWazlMQQ https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8hpLpVjszQ3cU5EcW8zYUdSVXFHOWVzZ3lxeDZWdw https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8hpLpVjszQ3bm8xZ1VfUTVTMWFHU3Z6X2tyc1ZnQQ https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8hpLpVjszQ3QWFIQVBiaUdRZGl6M2VrcXBFTGhfUQ https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8hpLpVjszQ3cWhDNThzSGVUdk83Y2I3Si1jeFdfZw https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8hpLpVjszQ3R2MtTEo3VzRUQzJjZlZtZEtfUE9jQQ https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8hpLpVjszQ3TmVuRGlhMGtSTG1vT0FrUVI2dGJ3QQ https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8hpLpVjszQ3R3ZtSE53VlRUVTZNMHRKTy14cVJZUQ  

Originally Posted by Newbride2013 

Yes, I was having the same problem, unable to open or download these great documents! would really like to see them