Dreams Riviera Cancun - Brides post here (new thread)

[Mariposaazul]

Originally Posted by JustNoelle 

 

Hello ladies!

 

I'm curious... How many Save the Dates/Invitations dd you all send out? And how many of your guests actually booked and/or attended your wedding? My goal was to have a small intimate wedding but my mother is forcing me to send out STDs all of the "family". My guest list is now over 100 but I would really like to have no more than 50 people at our wedding. I 'm getting really nervous now. Is it bad to hope that not all of my guests will actually attend???

Hi Noelle:

 

At beginning everyone says yes, a very soon after the first payment they start dropping like flies. Make sure you communicate often If you are working with a travel agent and a payment plan for your guest. Be strict about your RSVP date. I am a month out and I still have people that have yet to said yes or no. I am talking very close people at that, granted I planned my wedding within 6 months. But for those brides who have a year of planning, you should stick to your guns and hold strong.

[JasmineRW]

October 24

[Laurbee03]

Hey Ladies,

 

I was wondering if any past brides could answer a few questions for me since Gina is not responding to my questions.

 

1. What type of alcohol do they serve at the reception? Brands/Type? Is it top shelf?

2. How much does it cost for guests to come over from another resort just for the wedding?

3. How many people did you put at a table? Gina told me up to 10 but I am not sure of the size to decide...

 

Thanks guys

[Laurbee03]

Lnidsey,

 

Your wedding was beautiful! I loved looking at your pictures. I wish I had Anel as my photograpther, but she was book!

[EmilyT]

I also wanted to have an intimate wedding but I think I sent out too many save the dates, i sent out 75 in total and most of them are for more than one person. HOWEVER, I sent them 6 months ago and now my wedding is 6 months away and believe me, people do drop like flies. 6 months ago I would have said 75 people were coming, today I estimate around 45 people. Now that its time to start booking and people hear the cost, everything changes!!! The only mistake i think i made was some people i didnt really care to come, i sent the save the date too and they might actually come. ( its no biggie, i just didnt expect them to come ) so im actually worried that my wedding crowd will be wierd.. mostly close people & some people i wouldnt have expected to be there at all but i jsut sent the save the date to be nice lol either way i guess it will all work out!

 

Don't feel bad.. i feel the same way lol

 

 

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustNoelle 

Hello ladies!

 

I'm curious... How many Save the Dates/Invitations dd you all send out? And how many of your guests actually booked and/or attended your wedding? My goal was to have a small intimate wedding but my mother is forcing me to send out STDs all of the "family". My guest list is now over 100 but I would really like to have no more than 50 people at our wedding. I 'm getting really nervous now. Is it bad to hope that not all of my guests will actually attend???

[Kerri RN]

Hi Ladies! I have a question for those of you who did the symbolic wedding. Is there an issue with using our own wedding officiant? We would like my FI's brother to officiate but want to make sure it is ok before we ask him. Also, what are some recommendations for reception spots? I would prefer somewhere other than the beach. Thanks!

[danicurl329]

So guys can't wear shorts or flip flop at any of the restaurants? Can ladies wear shorts and flip flops?

[danicurl329]

So guys can't wear shorts or flip flop at any of the restaurants? Can ladies wear shorts and flip flops?

[JustNoelle]

Originally Posted by Mariposaazul 

 

Hi Noelle:

 

At beginning everyone says yes, a very soon after the first payment they start dropping like flies. Make sure you communicate often If you are working with a travel agent and a payment plan for your guest. Be strict about your RSVP date. I am a month out and I still have people that have yet to said yes or no. I am talking very close people at that, granted I planned my wedding within 6 months. But for those brides who have a year of planning, you should stick to your guns and hold strong.

Wow... 6 months? Good luck with your planning. & thanks for the advice.  I am definitely going to strict with my RSVPs. 

Originally Posted by EmilyT 

 

I also wanted to have an intimate wedding but I think I sent out too many save the dates, i sent out 75 in total and most of them are for more than one person. HOWEVER, I sent them 6 months ago and now my wedding is 6 months away and believe me, people do drop like flies. 6 months ago I would have said 75 people were coming, today I estimate around 45 people. Now that its time to start booking and people hear the cost, everything changes!!! The only mistake i think i made was some people i didnt really care to come, i sent the save the date too and they might actually come. ( its no biggie, i just didnt expect them to come ) so im actually worried that my wedding crowd will be wierd.. mostly close people & some people i wouldnt have expected to be there at all but i jsut sent the save the date to be nice lol either way i guess it will all work out!

 

Don't feel bad.. i feel the same way lol

Oh Great! I'm relieved... a little! We'll see what happens. Hope everything works out for you.

[Kerri RN]

Originally Posted by LindseyM 

 

Here is our slideshow!!!

 

http://200712mcmahon.dreamsriveriacancun.adventurephotos.com.mx/

 

She also sent us one of ALL of our photos that she put together.  This is every photo she took:

 

http://mcmahonwed.dreamsriveriacancun.adventurephotos.com.mx/

 

Life is good!!  These pictures brightened my day so much!!

 

 

 

Great photos Lindsey! Thanks for sharing! Quick question for you...did it cost you extra to have your reception at the Seaside Grill? I love that spot and considering it for mine! Thanks!