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Hi Julie! Congrats on your engagement and to the forum!!

to the forum and congrats on the engagement!!!

I just grabbed a binder and used dividers for mine - but my categories are: Guest List Invitations OOT Bags Attire Week of Travel Ceremony Reception Flowers Music Photo/Video Decoration Timelines RSVP's At Home Reception Other

wow, great pics Stephanie! Congrats again!!!!!

very nice Tara!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by twinkletoes Yes, I am still looking at other destinations, mainly St.Thomas. However, it seems that Jamaica will be more realistic for my guests as far as prices and activities. I'm also thinking about traveling times. If I do Jamaica, most of my guests can take a direct flight with 2 hours or less. I understand that - Belize was my first choice, but Jamaica is so much more affordable & easy to get to for the guests. Reggie & I say we'll go to Belize for our 1 year anniversary!

Quote: Originally Posted by Wisco4 Thank you! There are some great ideas on there. The whole STD thing threw me... LOL! Me too the first time I saw that! haha!

Quote: Originally Posted by twinkletoes Thanks for all the info. If we do decide on Jamaica, I think the RIU will be the spot :~) woohoo! Let us know if you have any questions - I think by now we're all ROR experts!

All of that is still TBD for us! We'll probably all meet for dinner on Thurs night (Fri wedding), but I wouldn't call it a rehearsal dinner. Probably we'll do a week timeline with different options (I really want to do Dunns River Falls!) - not really sure yet though. Hey, we still have 9 months to plan!

that was great!!! wonderful work!

Here are Jerzzygirl's pictures:

Quote: Originally Posted by pouchie When I was in Dom. Rep last year we watched a bunch of weddings on the beach and they braided real palm tree leaves. It was incredible and looked so beautiful. I wished they did that at the Riu resorts. aw, that sounds nice!!!

does this mean you're a Jamaica bride now? You were looking at other countries too, right??

1. Did you book your date online at the RIU site? I'm asking this because my date (8/8/0 seems to be booked even though there are available times listed on the site. Is there a backup list just in case someone cancels? Yes- you MUST book your date online at this site: Wedding Packages by Destination. Honeymoon Holidays. Weddings by Riu You will get a confirmation number that you will use for ALL communications wtih Chandlyn, the wedding coordinator 2. Is there a deposit/fee associated with reserving your wedding date? Nada, zip, zilch. Though there is a cancellation fee if you decide not to go through with the wedding, don't remember what it is right now. 3. My wedding date will be on a Friday. I have heard that there is a beach party on Friday nights. Is anyone considering merging the beach party with their reception? If so, how does this work? (As far as guests not staying at the hotel, food, etc..) Also, how does this work if you are planning on doing some of the traditional reception things (ex: first dance, speeches/toasts, etc.) I am also getting married on a Friday, but we rented the Pacha Disco - I wanted all of those traditional reception things! 4. I'm assuming majority of people will be flying into Montego Bay. Are any of your guests complaining about making a 2 hour drive to Ochos Rios? YES! But 2 hours really isn't that long!!! 5. Is anyone using Air Jamaica vacations for their guests? I used them when we went to a friends' wedding in Montego. Yes, we are all flying with Air Jamaica

You are a "Centric-Venturer Traveler". You fit between Venturers and Authentics but with a leaning towards the Venturer side. Three out of ten travelers (30%) place in your group, making you one of the largest segments of travelers. You have a broad interest in travel and are more flexible and adaptable than both Authentics and Venturers, with a willingness to sample new destinations. Unlike Venturers, you prefer at least a modest selection of good hotels before you visit an area. You also favor destinations where you're sure to find food that can be trusted and an efficient transportation system. But, when over-commercialization sets in, signified by many souvenir shops, the intrusion of fast food outlets, and the diesel smell from too many tourist buses, you will move on. The great capitals of Europe have long been favorites, but some of these now seem overcrowded and far too expensive. Therefore, when you go to Europe you might visit smaller towns and enjoy leisurely drives through the countryside. And, when you go into villages, you particularly enjoy staying at quaint inns in contrast to well-known hotels. Your interest in a diverse set of destinations means you could enjoy a cruise in the Greek Isles, a car trip through gold mining ghost towns in California, or a shopping spree in New York City equally well. You will probably return to a place that you particularly like every two to four years, interspersing other new destinations in between. In some respects, you can have the most satisfying travel experiences because of your ability to absorb, and like, such different types of places. If you follow the typical pattern for your personality, you travel both independently (probably with a spouse or a friend) and occasionally take a fully escorted tour. This might include international tours and domestic to see New England's fall colors, a visit to Southern mansions, or follow historic routes as part of a tour group. Depending upon your age, the Elderhostel program is largely made up of your type. While you don't enjoy large cruise ships, you've decided that smaller cruises are more interesting than you ever thought. You especially like the fact that cruises are easy and comfortable ways to explore new places because your hotel room goes with you wherever you are and you don't have to pack and unpack every day. You don't mind flying, but you're also content to drive to your destination. And unlike many of those towards the authentic end of the scale, you sometimes fly to your destination and then rent a car so you can explore on your own. You also mix up the kinds of lodging that you use. On the same trip you might stay at a three or four star hotel, an economy/budget motel, and a B&B. MEDIA HABITS: You enjoy quite a few shows on TV, read an occasional book, and some of the popular magazines. SHOPPING: You don't like paying more for anything than you have to, so while you might be interested in newfangled technological gadgets, you won't actually purchase them until they have proven themselves in the marketplace and their prices have dropped. In general, you stick to popular brands, believing that they've earned their prominence in the marketplace on their quality and reliability. SPORTS: You participate in sports such as golf, tennis, or basketball in your spare time and when you travel you enjoy leisurely hikes and bike rides. Suggested trips: DOMESTIC Take a tour of the national parks in the U.S., especially by driving to these destinations. Stay at Hana Maui resort on the remote west coast of Maui. Check into a full-service spa in Arizona or New Mexico. Take a small, more personally guided tour of Southern plantation homes. Fly to San Francisco, rent a car and tour Redwood National Park, the Wine Country, and the small towns north of the Bay Area. ABROAD Take a SeaDream Yacht Club cruise from Alexandria, Egypt, to Piraeus, Greece. Rent a car and drive around Sicily. Check into the beachfront Canouan Island resort in the Grenadines. Sightsee in Bangkok, Istanbul, or Shanghai. Hike in New Zealand. Visit the souks, bazaars, and mosques of Cairo. Hideout at a luxury resort in the Seychelles. Sightsee in Tokyo and nearby towns. Book a walking safari in Zambia. Take a historical tour of St. Petersburg and Moscow. Snorkel in Fiji. Take a historical tour of Pompeii. Explore the ruins on Angkor Wat with a private guide. Attend a music festival in Salzburg. Take the family to an all-inclusive resort in Costa Rica.

Hello & to the forum!!! I am also a Jamaica bride and am here if you have any questions or need help! Congrats on your engagement!

what would I do without this forum & all of you?!?!

I just called my mom to see what she's paying, and it is about that... PHEW! I was getting worried there!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by LALA Are you guys talking about the same place? This thread is making my head swim!!! YES!!! The same place! This is just unbelievable!!!

OH MY GOSH!!! I'm starting to get mad!!! We already booked through my TA - put down a $300 deposit for the trip @ $3300, and a few guests have put down the same deposits for their trips. I emailed her with the info (she's traveling right now and only available via email), hopefully I hear from her soon. If I don't, any ideas about what to do

Quote: Originally Posted by Jerzzygirl OMG!!!!! I CANT believe you are paying that much!! The last time we went there in Nov. had a JR suite we paid alittle over 900.00 pp OUT of PHILLY!!!That price seems a bit high. What travel group did your agent use? Tell her to get a qutoe from GOGO tours or even Apple. She must have booked everything seperate? Some of my guests will be traveling on a thursday and leaving sunday so for 3 nights the price is just 280.00. By the way my prices went alittle lower since we 1st booked and my agent called GO GO tours and they adjusted our prices. WOW!!! My guests coming for 3 nights are paying ~$1000!

OK...I know rates increase annually but really?? We are paying $3300 for Jr Suite for 7 nights, air & transfer with flights out of Philly.... that's A LOT different!!!!!

Kelly- I love this dress! You look so beautiful in it!!!

Hello & ! Where & when is your wedding??

great pics!!! I LOVE her dress!!!!