Heidi

Yay!!! Jamaica!!! I'm probably Jamaica too - top runner right now is Riu Ocho Rios. Where are you looking??

Quote: Originally Posted by KellyandMatt08 We ended up booking Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay! Why did you pick Rose Hall? Just curious...could help me in my decision making process!!

I LOVE #5!!! They're all great though!

Bienvenidos! My mother would LOVE it if I chose the USVI!!! Welcome to the board!

Mine aren't 100% done yet...still need to finalize date & location. But I would love some feedback! I definitely used ideas from some of the girls on here, thanks for your models! Here are mine - there are 3 pages that will be stapled together, like boarding passes:

we'll probably be in Jamaica April 2008 - trying to narrow down resorts. The top runner is Riu Ocho Rios

I use Macromedia Fireworks - it's like Photoshop but I find it MUCH more user-friendly!!! If you want to use it, I can email a larger, better version to you...let me know! (And you don't have to use it, I just like doing things like this; weird, I know!)

Quote: Originally Posted by tvt lets try this again. i'm awesome at pictures on myspace, but suck at them on this forum! eeeewww!! OK, Jamaica is back as the top runner!

Quote: Originally Posted by A10CALGAL Hey Shelley - I did cards & pockets invites. I can email you my templates - you'll just have to adjust the page size in print setup for the main invite - yours look to be a different size. PM me your email address & I'll send them to you! Hey Christa, Could you send me those as well?? I'll PM you my email address... THANKS!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by RaydensMama She is pricing a bunch of places (dont know what they will cost yet) but she said the Grand Bahia and Riu Ocho Rios in Jamaica would be about 1950pp. Lucky for me, rates in Jamaica drop in April 2008 (off-season)...you're in the height of the tourist season in Jan! Is the 1950pp for 6 nights?

Which resorts did you ask the TA to look in to (just curious!)? Would your guests be staying a full week? My TA is pricing it out for 3 nights & 6 nights, so people on a budget could still come & have a nice, long weekend.

Quote: Originally Posted by BEACHBRIDEMA How many guest are you having? Arbua is pretty pricey, so Jamica may be more affordable for your guests? Sarah Yeah, we're finding that. My TA has an in with the Divi & Tam, and could get good rates for us there. But it'd probably cost the same as Riu Ocho Rios, which seems SO much nicer. I wish I could just make a darn decision already!!!

Probably yes, married on the beach. I would love to get married at Bucuti, it looks GORGEOUS! But we're inviting 100, and Bucuti can only host 50 people max. I'm sure we wouldn't have more than 50 actually come, but if we do & we've reserved Bucuti, we're a little screwed!!!

I saved this picture because I LOVE it!!! Definitely would love this exact bouquet: I also like these, but in the same colors as the above image:

this isn't the same....but I was bored & thought I'd try!

ditto on the ppi....it'd be tough to fix. I tried to sharpen it in a publication I have at work, but it didn't work. Do you know what font the "B" is in? I could try to recreate it...

it looks like it's too small of a resolution. Is this the largest size you have it in?

Hi Dana, and welcome!! I think we all have at least a few people who don't like the DW idea. But, it's YOUR day, so do what you want!!!

Not all inclusive. But a VERY impressive property - The Rockhouse Hotel - a small, secluded hotel in Negril, Jamaica

Quote: Originally Posted by RaydensMama Thanks, I recieved you email and it was very helpful! Im going to keep looking to see if I can find a private area at any resort in Jamaica Let me know what you find!!!

I'm looking through all the info I complied about Jamaica, and thought this may be helpful for anyone interested in a wedding at the Rockhouse. Just be aware that they book up VERY fast! I emailed in March 07 about a wedding in April 08, and they're booked through June 08. Dear Heidi, Thank you for your request for information about our beautiful property. We are honored to be considered as the location for your upcoming wedding. Unfortunately we don't have an available date for a wedding in the month of April you are inquiring. Please advise if you may have any alternate dates in mind. Our goal is to provide ease of planning, from the small exquisite wedding ceremony, to an elaborate weekend wedding with friends and family. Our exceptional, experienced staff will create a special and memorable event for you. With the assistance of our onsite wedding coordinator, you can rest assured that all of the details and planning will be handled in a smooth and effortless manner. At Rockhouse there is no "wedding chapel"; instead the bride and groom choose their own very special location. The most popular wedding settings are on the cliff edge, oval stone deck at the end of the walkway in the pool area, or on the lower restaurant deck which is suspended over the water. For smaller weddings additional options include the bridge over Pristine Cove, the point surrounded by water, an array of stone decks and porches located around the property overlooking the water, or the balcony of your guest room. Simple Tropical Elegance The Rockhouse "Simple Tropical Elegance" package is the starting package for all weddings at the Rockhouse and includes; License and Legal Fees, Minister Charges, Choice of Location on the Rockhouse Grounds, Bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne, Wedding Cake (for up to 6 people),Witness (if required), Decorated Wedding Location including Walkway Petals, Bridal Bouquet and Boutonniere. The cost of this package is US$750.00 plus a 8.25% Government tax. Specific arrangements in respect to catering, additional flowers, photography, video, music and entertainment, decoration, etc. can be made and will vary dependant on the size of the wedding party and your preferences. Catering & Function Most of our weddings take place cliff-side before sunset. The ceremony is usually followed by cocktails and hors douvres, and then dinner and the wedding cake. For small wedding parties (six persons or less) the guests dine in a private thatch roofed gazebo on the cliff edge surrounded by water at the point. For parties larger than sixteen the wedding function takes place in our newly designed function space overlooking the Caribbean Sea in the pool area. All party sizes may choose to dine in the Rockhouse Restaurant. Note that in order to close the Rockhouse Restaurant for the evening to accommodate a large wedding party we require that our food and beverage minimums be satisfied. These will vary depending on the time of the year the wedding is scheduled. Also for larger wedding parties, particularly where entertainment or a DJ is included in the wedding reception, we require that the hotel be mostly occupied by guests attending the wedding. A selection of catering alternatives is available. For a limited menu tailored to your needs choose between our assortment of Elegant Dinner Menus (2 to 50 persons). A more casual and fun alternative is our Jamaican Family Style Dinner with appetizer and main course served by platter to each table (16 to 50 persons). For larger groups we offer the Rockhouse Caribbean Buffet (24 to 100 persons). Beverages are all charged at our regular Rockhouse prices based on what the group actually consumes. Please find attached a word document outlining in detail the various menus available for each catering alternative. Music & Entertainment There are many fine performers available in the Negril area to create the right vibes for the wedding. Reggae bands, Mento bands, Steel Drums, Soca Bands, Niabinghi Drummers, DJs, String Quartets etc. have all been part of successful weddings at the Rockhouse. In order to accommodate entertainment at the wedding, the reception must either be located at the pool function space, or that the restaurant by dedicated to the reception. Celebrants Reverend Gordon performs most weddings at the Rockhouse. In addition to the Reverend, or an equivalently qualified celebrant, the following churches have specific congregations in Negril and may be available to perform the wedding ceremony at the hotel or at their church: Anglican Episcopal, New Testament Church of God, Roman Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist and United Church. Religious services may have additional special requirements (and additional cost). Please inform us of your preference in respect to celebrant so that we may coordinate dates and times. In addition we require documentation including birth certificates etc to arrive in Jamaica at least 14 days prior to your arrival. Wedding dates and times are set subject to availability. We limit the number of weddings at the Rockhouse each year to ensure we can provide a wonderful experience and the dedicated support required for this special occasion. In order to begin tailoring our wedding proposal and draft contract to your specific requirements, after reviewing the attached food and beverage package, please provide us with information regarding your preferred wedding date (giving alternatives if possible), the approximate size of the group, your preferred location for the ceremony and function, your preference for the celebrant performing the marriage, your food & beverage preferences, entertainment preferences etc. Please do not hesitate to call, fax or email us if you have any further questions. Inise Lawrence Asst. General Manager & Wedding Coordinator Rockhouse Hotel, Negril Jamaica Ph: (876)957-4373 Fax: (876)957-0557 Email: [email protected]

Quote: Originally Posted by RaydensMama Thanks for the pictures!! It looks beautiful. My only complaint (and I know this is something that will happen at most resorts) is that its not private and that anyone can just walk up and watch. My sisters BF was married in Curacao and they had all these people walking up in bathing suits watching. I was hoping for something a bit more private. I wonder if they have a private area at the resort? Yeah, I agree. We were thinking the beach gazebo because it seems a bit more private. They also have another gazebo on the resort, off of the beach. But I think you'd have more people watching there since it's RIGHT on the resort near the rooms...who knows though?! Other info I did find out...you can have a 'free' semi-private dinner (with the Caprice & Royal packages), it's $10 per person to have open bar, and you can rent out an area for reception for $500 for 2 hours or $1000 for 4 hours. You can get steel band/DJ/etc for extra $$ - costs listed on Riu's website. You can have it until the Disco opens...I think 11pm, but don't remember for sure. I forwarded you my emails with the Riu in Negril - they're VERY responsive there, unlike Ocho Rios...

oh boy do I have information!! I've been emailing a lot with the wedding sales dept. for Riu in Negril & Ocho Rios. I got lots of responses from Negril, waiting to hear from Ocho Rios - but I'll forward you all of the information I have from them. Have you seen the newest wedding option at ROR - a new beach gazebo? My Photo Gallery - New Beach Gazebo with Basic included arch - Powered by PhotoPost Here's a picture of someone's beach wedding, with the free arch: My Photo Gallery - Free Pkg Coconut Arch Included in all packages - Powered by PhotoPost. And this one is the upgraded arch, it's $690 extra: My Photo Gallery - Beautiful Beach Arch Cost $690 US - Powered by PhotoPost

Maureen - this is beautiful!!! My fiance and I are strongly considering Riu Ocho Rios for our wedding/honeymoon. Now we're trying to decide whether or not we will have the ceremony on site or if we will go off-site. I guess it all depends on how many people are planning to come!!!

Hi!! I'm 99% sure I"ll be a Jamaica bride too, April 2008 though! We're trying to decide between Ocho Rios & Negril. What areas are you looking at? Our top runner right now is the Riu Ocho Rios.