April/May 2013 - DOMINICAN BRIDES

[Jadeevincent]

Hey Ladies,

 

I need some aide!  My finance and I are planning an early April 2013 wedding with 40-50 guests travelling from Toronto.  I have been looking at Dreams La Romana, Melia Tropical in Punta Cana and Iberostar in La Romana.

 

Any advice?  Help!

 

I am so lost looking at these wedding packages.  I want to have a 'non-beach' wedding (want sexy shoes!), and want to have a sit down dinner and reception with a Dj; my family likes to have a good time! 

 

Another thing, I do not want BLUE as my decorations, nothing against the colour, its just not for me!  I will be using oranges and corals and would like to keep it to these warmer colours.

 

I really don't know where to begin as I'm also trying to do this on a budget!

 

Sooo, soooo lost.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

Jade

[PuntaBride]

Welcome Jade!  I'm from Toronto too and I'm also looking at May 2013 - DR.  I just spoke with a TA the other day.  I'm getting quotes for the following resorts

 

1. Gran Bahia Esmeralda

2. Majestic Elegance

3. Dreams Punta Cana

4. Riu Bavaro

 

Have you been to the DR before or any other islands?  I am going with neutrals for my wedding party  Are you on Pinterest?  Lots to look at there!

 

Michelle

[sswed13]

Congrats on your enagament Jade and welcome! This forum is great for DIY projects, and ideas. I think going with orange and coral colors will look great in a destination location. Have you spoken with a TA about the 3 specific resorts you are interested in? They are usually pretty helpful in finding out information about wedding location on resort and options for reception. My TA was also able to contact my WC (on my behalf) with a list of questions about the location and reception options and she got a response in a timely fashion (didn't have to wait weeks). Best of luck with planning

[cindy2013]

Congrats and welcome!

[PuntaBride]

Well I got my pricing from my TA today.  We are choosing between the Majestic Elegance and the Gran Bahia Esmeralda.  I'm not sure how we are going to decide!!!  Anyone been to these resorts?