Hi Laura,
We used the "free" wedding package, which was fine for us. That came with the use of the minister, pressing of the dress/suit, flowers, cake, champagne, altar set-up. I did not see anyone use an aisle runner, but I am sure they can do it for you. Send Sandra an email now so she can work on it. Bring whatever "walking down the aisle" music you want. I think some people had candles creating an "aisle," I had flowers. I didn't choose.
I am not sure why they upgraded us, I am sure it was because we were honeymooners. They placed a big sash on our door that said "Honeymooners" - we took ours home! There were honeymooners on either side of us. I think the rooms are great, and they are convenient to the ceremony (Sandra or Landy can come right up to the room to get you). Plus, you get to watch a few before your big day.
Now, Mike and I got married here a few weeks before we went, so we didn't have to do the whole blood test and marriage license stuff there. It made everything so much easier, and our families had no idea.
For dinner, Sandra made our reservation at Portofino for 13 of us. We had dinner and we cut the cake there. Landy brought it over for us. We were going to head over to Desires, the "disco," but it was just not our style. So we didn't do the whole "first dance" thing. But, if you do want that, talk to Sandra about where you can do it: beach, a restaurant, the disco.
The ONLY down side is there will be people watching you, walking on the beach in front of your ceremony. We felt a little weird about that beforehand, but during the ceremony, all I could see was Michael. I am SOOOO excited for you guys, I wish I could go do it all over again. It was perfect, great memories. ENJOY!!!
-Jesse