"New Resort Opening May 1 2011" NOW LARIMAR ~ PUNTA CANA

[deesanders33]

Vav no you don't have to use him, I think you just have to pay a vendor fee which if it's the same as the other resorts it's $75 or something close to that.

 

TJ when is your wedding again?? Your sis profile looks awesome

[moniwoni]

I don't think you have to use their photographer, but if you choose a package that includes a photographer that is who they use.  It makes it difficult, I still can't figure out how to breakdown everything down a la carte without choosing a package?? I think they do that purposely..... by the time you add up most of the important factors ceremony, florals, hair, food, drinks etc....., I think It works out to be close to the same???

If someone gets more answer on that please let me know( I still want premium liquor & food too! & DJ )..... I just bought a calling card today and I'm going to give claribel a call a soon as I have a free chance.   

[Amybscn]

Hi everyone!

i have been following all your posts on here for awhile but i just confirmed all my wedding stuff so i decided to join the group now!!

you can add me to the list.... getting married April 20th!!!!!!!

I am from Ontario (Toronto).

nice to meet you all!

Amy

[vav11238]

I loved your sisters portfolio!! Is there anyway she'll be in DR a week and half earlier? 
 

Originally Posted by TJfeb2012 

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!!  Too bad none of you ladies are getting married in the time frame that I am;  my sister does professional photography and she is coming to my wedding to do my photogrpahy for me.  www.aliciaprice.com  Check out her blog pictures and stuff, they are pretty good  

 

Moniwoni, those are great earrings!  I have been looking at similar stuff on Etsy as well.

 

Quick question... what does OOT bags mean?  I know what they are just not the exact acronym LOL. 

 

I am looking forward to getting more of the details done and complete so that I can relax a little bit!! I have a friend flying in this weekend to try on bridesmaid dresses.  Cannot wait to have this chore complete!!

 

[deesanders33]

Now Larimar Wedding Dates

 

Jamie ~ October 29, 2011

MoniWoni ~ November 12, 2011 

Katusha ~ November 18, 2011 

Sarah ~ February 17, 2012

Vav ~ February 20, 2012

TJ ~ February 29,2012

JB ~ April 14, 2012

Acutie~April 17, 2012 

Amy ~ April 20, 2012

Dee ~ August 11, 2012   

 

Welcome Amy, you have been added to the list Congrats and Happy Planning

[jbmarch2012]

Welcome Amy! I love our list is growing

[jbmarch2012]

Moniwoni,

 

Just wanted to share with you the price I figured if you I used the Moments package then adding on what I want and also the Eternity plus the add-ons.

 

Things you need to consider for this pricing is that I added:

Based on 2012 Pricing

Based on a 50 people(guest) count

No decorations (flowers and center pieces) because I plan to bring all those over and DIY

Pastor York $350

Gazebo (with white fabric) $350

Caribbean Trio $300

Platinum Cocktail and Dinner

Open Bar (International) --- wasn't really sure if ths would be included in the purchase of the Platinum cocktail and dinner $18 pp per hour???? So this was a pretty ridiculous amount @ $450/hr so I'm hoping I'm wrong on this for 50 people it would be $2,250 for 5 hours! yikes... I have a feeling it's included though if you purchase the platinum package.

DJ $1500

Photographer $2000

 

Moments Package:

$10,105.50 plus taxes if Open Bar is not paid for $7,855.50 plus taxes

 

Eternity

$ 11,356.50 + taxes (if less open bar= $9,106.5 +taxes)

 

Divine

$ 8,736.5 + taxes (if less open bar= $7,3865.5 +taxes)

 

So I think if you want  the Platinum package for the cocktail and dinner it actually saves you money to just go with the Divine since you only pay for the additional guests ass opposed to paying the per person rate. Ofcourse if you have a smaller group it wouldn't be as much as what I figured or maybe it would be about the same as the Divine so why not just get the extra photg for a session on your welcome dinner or something. I'm sure they would be ok with that.

 

Hope this helped!

[jbmarch2012]

Oh I got the Divine Numbers wrong! HA! I forgot to add the Photgrapher... Those are my numbers since I'm using the resort's photog for now... and the the less bar thing has an extra 5! OMG. just scratch that!!

 

 

Divine

$10,736.5 + taxes (less open bar =  $8486.5) if paying $2000 for photog

 

$8,753.5 +taxes (less open bar = $6,486.5) if not hiring extra photog.

[vav11238]

Don't know if any of this info pertains to you ladies but WC from NOW Larimar answered a few of my questions and figured they may help some of you (the answers are in blue):

 

 

1) Can you please send pictures of the options for the reception? I'm trying to decide whether or not I'll have hanging lanterns at the reception. Lanterms look great at a reception party and it is possible if you choose the beach area by the Castaways Restaurant. Pictures attached.

2) I'd like to have a bonfire to welcome my guests - is that allowed somewhere on the NOW Larimar - preferably the beach?Bonfires are not allowed at our beach, but at the contact info from kukua Restaurant it is possible, so please ask them. Info below

 

3) I'm thinking of having an event at the Jellyfish restaurant. Do you have a contact person there or can you send me info and I will contact them on my own? We have a contac person there and also at www.kukuarestaurantpuntacana.com (They didn't send me the Jellyfish contact, if someone has it please pass it on. Big thanks!)

4) During the reception I was hoping to have a floating lantern (also known as sky lanterns) event, is that allowed? (I have found ones that will leave nothing behind because the paper is biodegradable and no metal is put into the frame.) it could be possible but if you want that is to do the flating even by the pool area and it would need to be a buffet dinner because it is outdoor.

 

I'm not sure what the 'flating even by the pool' means but there you have it. The pics she sent for reception options are below. I'm bummed because I really wanted a reception by a pool, which they don't do. Still haven't decided where I want it. Hmmm...

 

[jbmarch2012]

Vav,

 

Thanks sooo much for sharing these pictures! It's good to see some of their reception set-ups. I think there is a thread on here about the jellyfish restaurant, if you just do the search you'd probably find the contact number... Also I think you might have to clarify with her the floating lanterns that you meant. I think she's thinking floating in the pool as in water. Like lanterns on pods you put in the pool not the flying ones... But I thought you can have a reception by the pool though, you would just have to do a buffet for it.

 

Thanks again for sharing!