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@theSTEE7ERS58
@theSTEE7ERS58 4 күн бұрын
🎉Congrats Jennifer "Warm wishes to you on your marriage"🤍 👌Truly an excellent video Thanks for sharing 🎉 I've heard through my neice that they may do a destination wedding I'm the Mom of the bride 🎉 So excited...i hope to know more soon 🫶
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 4 күн бұрын
Thank you!! So exciting! You’ll have the best time!
@Jacy645
@Jacy645 23 күн бұрын
Wow this looks so fun! And for less money that’s just awesome!!! I hope you guys had lots of fun!!!
@ebonymjoyce
@ebonymjoyce Ай бұрын
Wow! Thank you. This is helpful. How did you budget over the course of two years?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding Ай бұрын
I paid for things slowly, I bought a few things a month and broke down the cost of the trip monthly and made monthly payments. I had a separate bank account I would transfer money to every month
@gloriaakizuki6237
@gloriaakizuki6237 Ай бұрын
How much was the hotel cost for the guests
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding Ай бұрын
I can’t remember exact numbers but for a couple for 5 days it was $1700
@MirlottePh14
@MirlottePh14 Ай бұрын
Where you able to hire an offsite DJ?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding Ай бұрын
No the resort doesn’t allow you to do that. You have to use their dj
@KaylaDelores
@KaylaDelores 2 ай бұрын
Did you also write a note to customs in your luggages?
@Hellofa6ird
@Hellofa6ird 2 ай бұрын
WOW! 'YOUR' hands magically transformed into manly non nail polished hands! Great upload 😃
@abelbagel
@abelbagel 2 ай бұрын
Your videos helped me decide on this resort for my wedding. Thank you! 🎉 Your day looked so fun, so I’m being highly influenced by your choices! 😂
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 2 ай бұрын
This made my day 😂 you are going to love it!! Seriously can’t wait to go back! Let me know if you have any questions!
@abelbagel
@abelbagel 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for all this amazing info! You said you’d share a link to a welcome letter template?
@TatianaCouto
@TatianaCouto 2 ай бұрын
thank you!! this helped :)
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@kailynkempf8799
@kailynkempf8799 3 ай бұрын
Where did you get your excel budget template?? Do you have a template to follow?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 3 ай бұрын
The resort provided it to us once we booked our wedding date,signed our contract, and paid our deposit
@Megan-oc7sd
@Megan-oc7sd 3 ай бұрын
Hi Jen! I am getting married at Dreams Jade on Sunday 5/5 and just found this video! Very similar experience to us so far! I couldn't find the customs letter you mentioned and was hoping you and post it? We would be so grateful! Thank you so much for all the tips and advice!
@Monica-hk6zw
@Monica-hk6zw 3 ай бұрын
Great video! Helped a lot!
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@erikaabaigar8049
@erikaabaigar8049 3 ай бұрын
Was the fire works an add on?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 3 ай бұрын
Which ones? The cold fireworks during my wedding? Yes, the other ones were from someone else’s wedding
@erikaabaigar8049
@erikaabaigar8049 3 ай бұрын
@@Dream_Destination_Wedding gots it! I’m considering having my wedding at Dreams Playa Mujeres!
@emmaedgcumbe5684
@emmaedgcumbe5684 3 ай бұрын
Ok, so I am not a hater by any means, I’m so sorry to say, but I found your video so boring that it even put my dog to sleep. Boring, not helpful.
@myriamm924
@myriamm924 3 ай бұрын
Hi thank you for the breakdown. It's super helpful. You mentioned getting stopped by customs. How did that go and did you have to pay a lot?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 3 ай бұрын
I had a letter in each of our bags explaining that we were getting married. It was both in Spanish and English. I didn’t have to pay anything, they let us go
@DebiSnoderly-fs5wd
@DebiSnoderly-fs5wd 3 ай бұрын
Where did you get personalized names for water bottles?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 3 ай бұрын
I made them on my circuit
@myriamm924
@myriamm924 3 ай бұрын
Were there any challenges bringing the welcome bag gifts? We are concerned with the restrictions at the airport. Had a terrible experience last year and had to pay a lot in taxes to get into the country for a wedding. How did you bring all that stuff? Also did you use outside vendors?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 3 ай бұрын
I didn’t have too much in our bags for welcome gifts, I tried to give out as much as possible. I had letters in each of our bags in both English and Spanish explaining we were getting married and where. They let us go. Yes I used an outside vendor for hair & makeup, photo & video
@Cocogirl44
@Cocogirl44 3 ай бұрын
This is SO helpful! Do you remember by chance how long the cold fireworks stay on for?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 3 ай бұрын
I want to say like a minute maybe a little shorter!
@skyju6043
@skyju6043 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@MsKMATIC
@MsKMATIC 4 ай бұрын
How did you go about adding the names to the Travel Mugs
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 3 ай бұрын
I made them with my circuit 3 days before the wedding. It was a last minute decision and honestly was the biggest hit with my guests!
@user-jy9ij7hv1x
@user-jy9ij7hv1x 4 ай бұрын
Super helpful videos. Question about the location selection. At what part of the process do you decide on the locations you want your events to held?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 4 ай бұрын
When signing our contract they asked for our top 3 locations and then they told us what was available
@tduzenberry
@tduzenberry 4 ай бұрын
As for Mineral Sunscreen, it really depends on brand, not all turn you white, Think brand doesn't for example, there is a Hawaiian Tropic kind as well that doesn't. Thank you so much for sharing this
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 4 ай бұрын
I’ll have to look into that for my next trip, thank you!
@raevollbehr8525
@raevollbehr8525 4 ай бұрын
Did you use a Wedding Planner or just what the resort has? Any unexpected costs?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 4 ай бұрын
I used the budget planner the resort provided and then the wedding planner the resort gives you 3 months before your wedding. No unexpected costs, the budget planner was very helpful
@ycv29
@ycv29 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this breakdown. This is probably the most transparent video I have seen!!
@pressurecreatesdiamonds5615
@pressurecreatesdiamonds5615 5 ай бұрын
Your breakdown is so amazing. My fiance and I have watched this a couple times and this is by far the best wedding breakdown video we have watched - We just booked our wedding at Dreams PM! Out of curiosity, Do you mind if we reach out to you directly for a couple questions?!
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! I’m glad I could help! Yes absolutely- my email is [email protected]
@ToxicBeauty2023
@ToxicBeauty2023 6 ай бұрын
I love your video, can you please tell me why did you get the rubber rings? Was it for safety? Or just so you didn't lose your actual ring? Just curious because we are thinking of doing a destination wedding but we are really new to traveling outside the states so I appreciate your response and video, thank you.
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 5 ай бұрын
I was nervous about losing them at the pool or beach or excursions. As soon as we would get back to the room I would put my rings back on for dinner :)
@ToxicBeauty2023
@ToxicBeauty2023 5 ай бұрын
@Jennifer_Allan that makes sense. lol thanks so much for replying.
@jacquelinezamora7194
@jacquelinezamora7194 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the overview! I'm putting the final touches on my wedding at Dreams Tulum in April. Your breakdown has made me feel better about the add-ons we've selected for the wedding package!
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! Have the best time!
@Mockski
@Mockski 6 ай бұрын
Does the Central garden only offer Buffet style food or do you have a choice for them to serve?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 6 ай бұрын
We had a choice for them to serve but I preferred the menu for buffet and it was faster. I already felt like the reception goes by so quick, I didn’t want to take more time for dinner
@Mockski
@Mockski 6 ай бұрын
@@Dream_Destination_Wedding thank you for the reply!! I’m planning a 2025 wedding there and love your videos. Can we still use the Central Garden if we have under 100ppl?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 5 ай бұрын
@@Mockski sorry just seeing this, we could when I booked but I'm not sure if that has changed
@RenoPayto
@RenoPayto 6 ай бұрын
50k for a 12 day stay and paying for other amenities for guests is a good deal
@user-zw7yl6ry9w
@user-zw7yl6ry9w 6 ай бұрын
So helpful! Thank you! Can you breakdown your itinerary? Was the informal welcome at the bar the same day as your rehearsal/bonfire night?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! Yes here was the order of events: Jan 31- most of our guests arrived, unofficial welcome party 7pm lobby bar Feb 1- rehearsal dinner followed by bonfire (all of our guests had arrived to the resort by this time) Feb 2- wedding
@calexespiritu3625
@calexespiritu3625 6 ай бұрын
Did you use any travel agent?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 6 ай бұрын
Yes, I don’t recommend mine
@yoharihernandez
@yoharihernandez 2 ай бұрын
Who did your make up?
@samanthadykes6504
@samanthadykes6504 6 ай бұрын
Hey Jennifer! We just booked our March 2025 wedding at Playa Mujeres. I came across your videos while researching for ideas of what we want.. your videos have been such a HUGE help and an even BIGGER inspiration!!!! You and your wedding were just ABSOLUTELY beautiful. I would love to talk more about your experience and your planning journey. Thanks Samantha.
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 6 ай бұрын
yay!! that is so exciting! Feb/March is a great time at the resort, we found that it wasn't as packed and you could really enjoy the weather and restaurants without a wait. Thank you so much for watching my videos! I would love to chat! send me an email [email protected]
@Mockski
@Mockski 6 ай бұрын
Me too!!! March 2025!! Im so lost haha
@MsLabeba88
@MsLabeba88 6 ай бұрын
You looked gorgeous. Congratulations 🎉
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! ☺️
@faitholson4092
@faitholson4092 6 ай бұрын
How much did your guests pay for their rooms?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 6 ай бұрын
Roughly $1300 I believe per couple
@irenenavarro7105
@irenenavarro7105 6 ай бұрын
Perfect I have a a cricut, I can work on that. Anther question, was that an extra cost and listed on the cost SP-ST. I haven't gotten it yet. If so, I would like to keep an eye out for it.
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 6 ай бұрын
Meaning was the take a shot find your seat an extra cost or was them setting it up an extra cost? I did pay extra for the take a shot find your seat but I didn’t pay extra for the setup of it
@irenenavarro7105
@irenenavarro7105 6 ай бұрын
Any notes about what to write on the save the dates for the "Event Details"
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 6 ай бұрын
Our save the dates looked like a plane ticket. I just had the resort name, date, and wedding website on it. I also included a “luggage tag” that had a QR code to go directly to my travel agents booking site
@irenenavarro7105
@irenenavarro7105 6 ай бұрын
I enjoyed your videos they were very helpful. I loved your "Take a Shot & find your Seat". Did the resort set it up for you. Where did you purchase the name cards and how were they attached to the shot glass?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! I brought the sign and the name cards. But they set it up for me. I made the name cards with my cricut. I made them with thick card stock and then my cricut cut a slit in them to be placed on the side of the shot glass
@kristaldail9198
@kristaldail9198 6 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! I am considering a destination wedding and want to invite 150 people and only have 50 come, lol! How many people did you invite vs how many people actually came?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 6 ай бұрын
We invited 120 and had 54 come. A lot said they would come and then when it came time to pay the deposit, they backed out
@janellfontaine4353
@janellfontaine4353 6 ай бұрын
What were your venue locations for cocktail and reception?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 6 ай бұрын
Central garden
@janellfontaine4353
@janellfontaine4353 6 ай бұрын
Question! What locations on the property did you have your wedding? Cocktail, reception, and ceremony?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 6 ай бұрын
Ceremony: beach gazebo Cocktail and reception: central garden
@ylysstaylor9981
@ylysstaylor9981 6 ай бұрын
Hi Jennifer! I was a December 2023 bride at Playa Mujeres and had the time of my life. Do you mind sharing if you got a credit from your guest room block and how much it was?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 6 ай бұрын
Hi! Congratulations! Yes I did, my travel agent issued it back to me I believe or maybe the hotel. I honestly don’t remember how much it was, I want to say $5,000-7,000
@alexandramcdonald9471
@alexandramcdonald9471 6 ай бұрын
Do you have a copy of the letter you placed in your bag during Mexico customs? I’m very worried the contents of my bag will be confiscated because of fear of resale! Thanks!
@des7073
@des7073 7 ай бұрын
Hi Jennifer, you are an absolute saint for breaking this down. I’ve tried contacting the resort to get in contact with a wedding coordinator. After entering my info a few times to their generic “contact a wedding coordinator” form, I haven’t heard back. How did you get in contact with Paola and is there a way you can connect me with her or have her give me a call/email. I plan on getting married in march or April of 2025 so time is crunching lol.
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 7 ай бұрын
Hey! Do you have a travel agent? My travel agent made initial contact with the resort and they were able to provide the dates that were available. Once you pick a date, they will email you the deposit and contract form
@des7073
@des7073 6 ай бұрын
@@Dream_Destination_Wedding thank you so much! I’ll reach out to my travel agent then!
@kristinkiceluk2940
@kristinkiceluk2940 7 ай бұрын
Hi Jennifer - your videos are super helpful as I consider Dreams Playa Mujeres for our wedding. Would you be willing to share the budget planner they provided as well as the additional spreadsheet you created?
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 6 ай бұрын
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WuQGhiS4GUfzDL6fLKZcLYvEmXp5AMd7esRizyZTbtg/edit?usp=sharing Let me know if this works!
@42376
@42376 7 ай бұрын
Super helpful! I have my wedding there on June 7th. Can you send me your budget planner? Thanks!
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 6 ай бұрын
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WuQGhiS4GUfzDL6fLKZcLYvEmXp5AMd7esRizyZTbtg/edit?usp=sharing let me know if this works!
@user-ie5cu3ho1f
@user-ie5cu3ho1f 7 ай бұрын
Might you share the two spreadsheets? It would be extremely helpful to have a sense of the planning and costs
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 7 ай бұрын
Do you mean send the excel spreadsheets? The resort can provide the budget planner, I’ve heard prices have changed a lot this past year
@ashleydlr9529
@ashleydlr9529 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the info. I’m also goin to dreams but in Puerto Vallarta they have never send me an excel sheet 😢 and our wedding date is not even two months away!’ When you made payments did they also go to their headquarters in Dominic republic I wonder if that’s why I haven’t received an excel sheet maybe the payments are going elsewhere and they have no organization of it but I would assume they all go trough the same headquarter.
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 7 ай бұрын
No I believe my payment went directly to the resort wedding department. Sorry I’m not familiar with that resort
@BrianTrudeau
@BrianTrudeau 7 ай бұрын
How about showing us the end result ffs!
@sheilahernandez5318
@sheilahernandez5318 7 ай бұрын
Wow! The most helpful video I have ever seen!!!! Thank you so very much!
@Dream_Destination_Wedding
@Dream_Destination_Wedding 6 ай бұрын
thank you for watching!!