2013 Now Larimar Brides !!! Any out there ???

[mvee1025]

Originally Posted by jennifer8913 

 

 

sorry I didn't get right back to you!! we are going with the middle package and adding some extras, like the dj and 2 fire dancers hopefully will be a nice surprise for everyone! what package are you going with?

Thats ok!  As you can tell I haven't been on here for a bit.  I went the Divine package, mainly for the lobster and steack perk lol.  Kinda my favorite

 

So I thought about the fire dancers too but I think I'm going to see if they are booked during the week we are there.  If so, I'll switch it for a cigar roller.

 

What package are you thinking for the DJ?  I heard great things about DJ Mannia but have read recently that the resort dj is good so I wonder if they are trying to get better with certain things.

[jennifer8913]

Originally Posted by mvee1025 

 

Thats ok!  As you can tell I haven't been on here for a bit.  I went the Divine package, mainly for the lobster and steack perk lol.  Kinda my favorite

 

So I thought about the fire dancers too but I think I'm going to see if they are booked during the week we are there.  If so, I'll switch it for a cigar roller.

 

What package are you thinking for the DJ?  I heard great things about DJ Mannia but have read recently that the resort dj is good so I wonder if they are trying to get better with certain things.

 

Yea I was thinking of upgrading for the steak and lobster myself, yummmmm!!!

I am hoping we can do the fire dancers, I will put it on my spreadsheet as I am almost ready to send it off to Luisa.

I think we will just do the basic dj package since we are only doing the 3 hr reception. I didn't look into DJ Mannia, are their packages comparable and in price?

[Juli33s]

Hi Ladies!!

Just got back from my wedding at NOW Larimar which was on May 4th 2013.  I had the Divine package and paid extra for an additional 33 guests.  My wedding coordinator was Silvia and she was amazing!!! My wedding day was perfect! They alone had 61 weddings for the month of May...there is no need to worry they handle everything!!  I will answer any questions you may have but here are some tips and ideas I went with...

--I had my ceremony on the beach which was beautiful!! Yes it was a little windy but it's refreshing since the sun is so hot.  There are beach chairs near the set-up and yes there were some onlookers but it was 5pm so most of the beach was empty.  The weather was perfect at this time of the day which made for amazing pictures.  I did not pay extra for sashes--it became too expensive and everything looked great without it.  I did pay for 3 sashes for the cocktail tables and for 2 tiki torches with flowers which were 35$ a piece. 

--I rented the bridal room for 150$ for 4 hours since we had 10 people for hair and make up--it was well worth it!!  4 bottles of champagne and lots of fruit. I also brought my ipod and played music.  They did a great job with hair and make-up but I would recommend bringing a picture of what you want b/c of the language barrier.  I also recommend doing a reveal with your groom ahead of time and getting your pics out of the way so you can enjoy your cocktail hour with your guests!

--Reception--we had booked the ballroom but they changed us last minute to Mercure...the french restaurant.  Normally a 5000$ rental fee but since the last min change it was free and boy was I happy they did!  Mercure was exquisite!! So beautiful with the red and white decor....the set-up was amazing and if you are looking to rent Castaway's or Mercure I would highly recommend Mercure!! I made a donation instead of favors so that was less to travel with.  For centerpieces I rent vases from Silvia--10$ each and brought my own LED lights with clear stones and floating candles.  I also brought my own votives with tea lights for each table, it looked perfect. 

--I paid for their DJ services Package A.  The DJ was awesome--he played everything we requested.  I did not pay extra for the MC--save your money and have a family member do it!  We brought our own props to hand out and these were a big hit!! 

--I paid to have the reception extended and this was the best decision I made!! If you can do it --do it.  3 hours is not long enough and yes it's an all inclusive and you can go to the bar after but it's nice to be in a private area with your guests....well worth it!  All you pay for is 200$ for DJ and how ever many people you X 12$ pp for international bar. 

--My color was coral and I chose coral and hot pink roses and stargazers and the flowers were incredible.  I did splurge on bridesmaids bouquets for pictures and they turned out better than expected.

--For dinner we chose the steak and lobster...this was by far the BEST meal we had all week. Dinner was incredible, the best lobster I ever had..guests raved about the food!

The one thing I am upset about is that they screwed up 20 out of 26 rooms!  Most people booked suites or ocean view and they were placed in a tropical view in Secrets--when they paid for an Ocean view at NOW.  Secrets is just across the pool area but our guests were very upset and this was a huge inconvenience.  But other than that everything was more than I could have hoped for so don't stress, enjoy yourself, your wedding will be awesome

I would also recommend a Booze cruise Party boat--we rented through Malibu Party Boat

http://puntacanapartyboat.com/Punta-Cana-Malibu-Party-Boat.php

I booked on my own ahead of time.  We had the boat to ourselves with 40 of my guests.  It was so much fun!! We snorkled, danced, drank, had plenty mamajuana shots...and they took us to a shallow part in the ocean where got out of the boat and hung out in the ocean while partying with our guests.  This was a highlight of our trip!

Attached are also pics of my Welcome Bags... I bought them from the dollar store and made a little hangover helper kit for all of my guests--they loved them!  And we greeted our guests in the lobby to hand them out--the resort charges a fee to deliver them!

Anyway best of luck to all of you!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mvee1025]

Originally Posted by jennifer8913 

 

 

Yea I was thinking of upgrading for the steak and lobster myself, yummmmm!!!

I am hoping we can do the fire dancers, I will put it on my spreadsheet as I am almost ready to send it off to Luisa.

I think we will just do the basic dj package since we are only doing the 3 hr reception. I didn't look into DJ Mannia, are their packages comparable and in price?

DJ Mannia was actually cheaper on some things like the lit floor, sparklers, and on some of the packages even with the 150 vendor fee if you booked before 2/16.

 

What are you doing decor wise?

[AMYEVANS]

Donna

 

Could you tell me what decorations you took yourself. I want to take the colour for the gazebo and the chair sashes so that they match the bridesmaids colour exactly... did you take the pompom chair decorations too? Were Larimar happy for you to use the decorations you took without extra cost? Also how did you know what size table cloth to take?

 

Thanks

Amy

[jennifer8913]

Great advice!!!! Thank you so much for sharing with us!!! You look like you had a beautiful wedding! Who was your photographer?

Originally Posted by Juli33s 

Hi Ladies!!

Just got back from my wedding at NOW Larimar which was on May 4th 2013.  I had the Divine package and paid extra for an additional 33 guests.  My wedding coordinator was Silvia and she was amazing!!! My wedding day was perfect! They alone had 61 weddings for the month of May...there is no need to worry they handle everything!!  I will answer any questions you may have but here are some tips and ideas I went with...

--I had my ceremony on the beach which was beautiful!! Yes it was a little windy but it's refreshing since the sun is so hot.  There are beach chairs near the set-up and yes there were some onlookers but it was 5pm so most of the beach was empty.  The weather was perfect at this time of the day which made for amazing pictures.  I did not pay extra for sashes--it became too expensive and everything looked great without it.  I did pay for 3 sashes for the cocktail tables and for 2 tiki torches with flowers which were 35$ a piece. 

--I rented the bridal room for 150$ for 4 hours since we had 10 people for hair and make up--it was well worth it!!  4 bottles of champagne and lots of fruit. I also brought my ipod and played music.  They did a great job with hair and make-up but I would recommend bringing a picture of what you want b/c of the language barrier.  I also recommend doing a reveal with your groom ahead of time and getting your pics out of the way so you can enjoy your cocktail hour with your guests!

--Reception--we had booked the ballroom but they changed us last minute to Mercure...the french restaurant.  Normally a 5000$ rental fee but since the last min change it was free and boy was I happy they did!  Mercure was exquisite!! So beautiful with the red and white decor....the set-up was amazing and if you are looking to rent Castaway's or Mercure I would highly recommend Mercure!! I made a donation instead of favors so that was less to travel with.  For centerpieces I rent vases from Silvia--10$ each and brought my own LED lights with clear stones and floating candles.  I also brought my own votives with tea lights for each table, it looked perfect. 

--I paid for their DJ services Package A.  The DJ was awesome--he played everything we requested.  I did not pay extra for the MC--save your money and have a family member do it!  We brought our own props to hand out and these were a big hit!! 

--I paid to have the reception extended and this was the best decision I made!! If you can do it --do it.  3 hours is not long enough and yes it's an all inclusive and you can go to the bar after but it's nice to be in a private area with your guests....well worth it!  All you pay for is 200$ for DJ and how ever many people you X 12$ pp for international bar. 

--My color was coral and I chose coral and hot pink roses and stargazers and the flowers were incredible.  I did splurge on bridesmaids bouquets for pictures and they turned out better than expected.

--For dinner we chose the steak and lobster...this was by far the BEST meal we had all week. Dinner was incredible, the best lobster I ever had..guests raved about the food!

The one thing I am upset about is that they screwed up 20 out of 26 rooms!  Most people booked suites or ocean view and they were placed in a tropical view in Secrets--when they paid for an Ocean view at NOW.  Secrets is just across the pool area but our guests were very upset and this was a huge inconvenience.  But other than that everything was more than I could have hoped for so don't stress, enjoy yourself, your wedding will be awesome

I would also recommend a Booze cruise Party boat--we rented through Malibu Party Boat

http://puntacanapartyboat.com/Punta-Cana-Malibu-Party-Boat.php

I booked on my own ahead of time.  We had the boat to ourselves with 40 of my guests.  It was so much fun!! We snorkled, danced, drank, had plenty mamajuana shots...and they took us to a shallow part in the ocean where got out of the boat and hung out in the ocean while partying with our guests.  This was a highlight of our trip!

Attached are also pics of my Welcome Bags... I bought them from the dollar store and made a little hangover helper kit for all of my guests--they loved them!  And we greeted our guests in the lobby to hand them out--the resort charges a fee to deliver them!

Anyway best of luck to all of you!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[jennifer8913]

Originally Posted by mvee1025 

 

DJ Mannia was actually cheaper on some things like the lit floor, sparklers, and on some of the packages even with the 150 vendor fee if you booked before 2/16.

 

What are you doing decor wise?

 

awww darn!! I didnt know that, oh well will prob go with the resorts basic dj package. As far as decor, I already bought chair sashes and table overlays, and I am now concentrating on the centerpieces, either the paper lanterns that I have now, or will rent the glass vases from the resort and bring my own shells and floating candles to save on some of the cost. i am also attempting to make my cake topper myself. I printed thank you notes for the table on vistaprint. I can't even think of anything else!

What about you?

[jennifer8913]

Originally Posted by AMYEVANS 

 

Donna

 

Could you tell me what decorations you took yourself. I want to take the colour for the gazebo and the chair sashes so that they match the bridesmaids colour exactly... did you take the pompom chair decorations too? Were Larimar happy for you to use the decorations you took without extra cost? Also how did you know what size table cloth to take?

 

Thanks

Amy

 

I do know the round tables are 72".

[Juli33s]

Originally Posted by jennifer8913 

 

 

awww darn!! I didnt know that, oh well will prob go with the resorts basic dj package. As far as decor, I already bought chair sashes and table overlays, and I am now concentrating on the centerpieces, either the paper lanterns that I have now, or will rent the glass vases from the resort and bring my own shells and floating candles to save on some of the cost. i am also attempting to make my cake topper myself. I printed thank you notes for the table on vistaprint. I can't even think of anything else!

What about you?

 

Hey! My photographer was a close friend---but some of these pics are from the photo's the photographer at the resort took that were included in the package.  Tissue paper lanterns are a great idea and easy to pack!  They do make you fluff them yourself though...lol

Good Luck!

[CrystalRomero]

What are these paper lanterns?