Dreams Riviera Cancun - Brides post here (new thread)

[RollerBride]

This is great! Thanks again. I have one question, and I'm sorry if you've mentioned this before, but is that the pool terrace or the pool deck?

 

Originally Posted by Kmarch85 

On my lunch break I was able to start a new blog.

 

http://thetravelingbridedrc.blogspot.com/

 

I am continuing to add today - Thanks for emailing questions I am making sure to get to them in my blog!

 

FYI those concerned about Buffet.  The Caribbean Buffet was AMAZING! people are still talking about it.  

 

 

 

[LindseyM]

Did everyone carry them on or did they go in boxes in checked luggage?  Thanks!!
 

Originally Posted by Kmarch85 

I divided up the flowers between my bridesmaids and they carried theirs on in a box in their luggage - My now husband carried mine on in his carry on and all the bouts and moms wrist corsages fit in a tiny box that I was able to stick in my suite case - they fluffed up perfect at the hotel with a little tweeking.  Don't stress to much over it as long as you have a little protection you are good to go.  

 

 

[Kmarch85]

I think everyone just put them in their luggage wrapped in tissue - They were so easy to fluff up - on the way home I just threw it in the suite case and it was perfect just needed to adjust the wires so the flowers spread out - they weren't super huge and didn't take up a ton of room - so even those who used boxes didn't have space issue.

Originally Posted by LindseyM 

Did everyone carry them on or did they go in boxes in checked luggage?  Thanks!!
 

 

 

[Kmarch85]

We had our reception on the Pool Deck - its the drop off side of the infinity pool between the pool and the beach.

Originally Posted by RollerBride 

This is great! Thanks again. I have one question, and I'm sorry if you've mentioned this before, but is that the pool terrace or the pool deck?

 

 

 

[Ariane1126]

How many different entrees did you give your guests to choose from? Im still confused lol and it takes forever to get a response from Gina.
 

Originally Posted by LindseyM 

I have an aversion to mushrooms so we chose off the gold menu and mixed and matched.  I asked if it was allowed and Yamina said yes.  I ordered menu cards and everything off etsy so I hope that she doesn't go back on her word!  
 

 

 

[Ariane1126]

Your pics are amazing! Small world we have 4 of the same facebook friends, you went to High school with my best friend Jen Roser.
 

Originally Posted by Kmarch85 

I did my own hair and make up for the trash the dress, my hair was just scrunched and pinned up and I did my normal make up that day. + waterproof mascara and eyeliner

 

So excited you changed your mind to do it.  Best thing we did! plus you are more calm and relaxed as you can tell from my photos

 

www.facebook.com/kmarchewka - for others wanting to look

 

 

[Newbride2013]

 

We had our reception on the Pool Deck - its the drop off side of the infinity pool between the pool and the beach.

 

 

Hi Just wondering how it was for wind having the reception outside? I really want to take advantage of the outdoors but dont want people to be upset if it's too windy? I see you mentioned something about the candles? Is the Carribean buffet part of the package?

[Kmarch85]

To be honest the whole week we were there the wind was just perfect that night - just a slight breeze so there was no bugs.  The other nights it was crazy windy.  Now... just to let you know, it was a changing of the seasons the last 2 weeks which means all this rain comes in and wind, which pushes more warm air in.  They said it is how they know "spring" is here.  In that case I would see if other brides who had weddings around your date have had less windy weather.  

 

Yeah The candles didn't stay lit even with the breeze coming in - I would recommend flameless either way.  

 

The Carribean buffet is 1 of the 3 choices in the Ultimate package if your party is over 40 people - 

 

Tonight I will update my blog with the other options for dinners.

 

http://thetravelingbridedrc.blogspot.com/2012/03/buffet-dinner-menus.html  - STAY TUNED

Originally Posted by Newbride2013 


Hi
Just wondering how it was for wind having the reception outside? I really want to take advantage of the outdoors but dont want people to be upset if it's too windy? I see you mentioned something about the candles?
Is the Carribean buffet part of the package?

 

[Kmarch85]

OH wow!!! that is crazy!!!!

Jen is really nice!

Originally Posted by Ariane1126 

Your pics are amazing! Small world we have 4 of the same facebook friends, you went to High school with my best friend Jen Roser.
 

 

 

[RollerBride]

Evangelina told me that we had to choose one entree for everyone. I think it seems weird. If anyone else was able to give their guests options, please let me know how to go about doing so.

Originally Posted by Ariane1126 

How many different entrees did you give your guests to choose from? Im still confused lol and it takes forever to get a response from Gina.