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I totally agree with if you arrive too early and your room is not ready yet, enjoy the other amenities at the hotel. The 1st time I went to Jamaica, my room wasnt ready and the hotel was just like line your suitcase along the wall, go have fun, and come back in an hour and 1/2. I was like what! I really didnt want to leave my stuff out in the open. Good thing I brought along a suitcase lock! I know there were a few mix ups with people picking up other people's luggage! However, when I went last year, they actually had a secure room where you could lock your luggage in and you are issued a ticket to come back and retrieve your stuff. Much safer in my opinion. I guess it varies by resorts. With all that being said,lol, if you dont have a unique looking suitcase, a good idea in general would be to mark your suitcase so it is easily identifiable. Most luggage is black or blue. We usually get some red tape and wrap it on multiple parts of the suitcase.

Freakin hilarious!!!!

All were pretty cute to me, but I voted for #1 & #3. #1 is really unique, and like someone mentioned before, fits the whole beach/DW theme. And #3 is cute and not too overdone, but still has that tropical feel. You did an awesome job! You've given me motivation to start working on mine, lol

I see that reading through a few of the Riu posts that some girls have decided on their ceremony location. Since so many Riu girls have joined now, I was just interested in getting a general consensus of where everyone is holding their ceremony!

Welcome to the forum! You'll love it here!

to the forum Leticia. This is a warning, you will become addicted and make lots of new friends! Happy planning!

Reggie - you are awesome! Does this mean that you are officially part of BDW forum? :~) (Heidi, go ahead and make him a username, lol!) Enjoy your weekend away, you both deserve it! You guys are extremely blessed to have each other!

All I can say is wow! and Congrats! Everything looks amazing! And it looks like you guys had a blast! Love, love, love the entire wedding party attire! And the shot of you drinking the wine ... too funny! That is so totally going to be me! lol you're officially a Mrs! Yaaaaaay!

All I can say is wow! and Congrats! Everything looks amazing! And it looks like you guys had a blast! Love, love, love the entire wedding party attire! And the shot of you drinking the wine ... too funny! That is so totally going to be me! lol you're officially a Mrs! Yaaaaaay!

Here's some attachements: Bliss_in_Paradise - Sunset Jamaica Grande.doc BANQUET_MENUS- Sunset Jamaica Grande.doc

I know a few people asked about having weddings at this resort. I'm not using the info, so I decided to no let it go to waste and share! At Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa we have an attractive wedding package along with many menu options from which to choose. Please find attached, a sampling of those options should you decide to host a private dinner reception. In anticipation of your interest we recommend that you take with you your wedding songs on a compact disc as we may not have the songs of your choice. It must also be noted that “burnt” CD’s are not always compatible with our system. We therefore recommend that originals be brought with you. For information, a non-traditional wedding usually requires a selection of at least four songs – •Bridal party •Bridal March (Processional) •Exit Song (Recessional) •Signing of Registry The Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa is an all-inclusive property. We wish to advise you that as our valued in-house wedding guests, the Resort allows non-residential persons attending your wedding access to the property one half hour prior to the start of your wedding. We require that they stay within the immediate area of the wedding at all times. As a policy, only resident guests are allowed on the guest floors. We recommend that your non-resident guests come to the Resort already dressed for your wedding. Should any of them wish to change, they will be required to purchase a day use room at a cost of US$120.00. If your non-resident guests wish to enjoy the Resort facilities we have two options available: Day Pass US$60.00 Valid: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Evening PassUS$80.00 Valid: 6:00 pm – 2:00 am Picture identification is required to be left at the Front Desk for all passes issued. The access and policy as it relates to non-resident persons is strictly enforced. We ask that you communicate this to them prior to their arrival. We thank you again for choosing Sunset Jamaica Grande. I am available at any time should you require additional information. Best regards, Patricia Hay Wedding Co-ordinator SUNSET JAMAICA GRANDE Main Street Ocho Rios Jamaica Tel: 876-974-2200-19 Fax: 876-974-2162 E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: Sunset

Quote: Originally Posted by Denise Hi Girls, While I Was Making My Decision Between Riu Negril And Riu Ocho My Date That I Wanted Was Taken.. So Now I Do Not Know Wat To Do.. We Are Supposed To Be There April 5-12 And I Wanted April8? Any Other Ideas? How Is The Sunset Jamaica Grande? Thanks Denise Hi Denise, You may want to try and contact the Riu directly. I think someone else posted a phone # for the Riu. The date I wanted was also taken, however when I contacted them via email I asked about being put on a "waiting list". I hadnt heard back from them in a while so I contacted them again and they actually said that 2 of the weddings had not yet been officially confirmed. They are going to get back with me sometime this week supposedly to let me know if I can have the date or not. I'm keeping my fingers crossed :~) This is the email I use to contact them: [email protected] Not sure if you wanted to get married at an acutal hotel or beach. But another option I did see was getting married at the Ruins at the Falls. I wanted to get married on an actual beach, so this option doesnt work for me! Hope this helps.

Here's one Ive always liked: One Love

FYI: When I did a search for Riu Ocho Rios in April, there were no more times available at all!!! The Riu Negril had a couple of days open. However, you can contact them and see if the date you want is actually confirmed. I think the Riu Ocho Rios is becoming very popular! Just wanted to warn you

LOL! I remember these jokes! (I have a few...hope I didnt repeat any from above) The funniest part I remember about these jokes is that my sister and I used to do them to each other! Here goes: Yo mama so dumb, she thought a quarterback was a refund Yo mama so dumb, when you said, man, its chilly outside, she ran outside with a bowl and a spoon Yo mama so dumb, she thought she had a twin when she looked in the mirror Yo mama so old, she squirts powdered milk out of her nipples Yo mama so dumb, she asked,"What is the number to 911?" Yo mama so fat, they had to change "One size fits all" to "One size fits most!" Yo mama so fat she had to get baptized at Sea World Yo mama so dumb, on education under her job application, she wrote "Hooked on Phonics worked for me!" Yo mama so skinny, she has to use a belt with spandex Yo mama so old, her social security # is 1 Yo mama so old, she knew Burger King when he was still a prince ---- Ok, that's enough! I could go on for days! I cant believe we used to use those! looooool

1. Introduce yourself. Hola! Me llamo Christina 2. It's Thursday at noon, where are you usually? Waiting for 30 more minutes to pass bc I'm usually starving! 3. Who was the last person to send you a text message? My close friend from Philly 4. When did you last take a shower? This morning 5. Accomplish anything fun yesterday? Fun? Hmmm, I finallly finished a website for one of my new clients! 6. What are you listening to right now? To my all male coworkers talk about how to pick up girls! 7. Do you watch MTV anymore? Nope, sorry 8. How do you feel about your hair? I want to cut it! 9. What time do you wake up for work? Depends on how many times I hit the snooze button, but usually by 6am 10. What movie is in your DVD player? Transformers or Shrek. I cant recall 11. Last two numbers of your phone number? 65 12. What side of the bed do you sleep on? Left, I think 13. Do you like roller coasters? Love them! 14. What magazine(s) do you buy regularly or subscribe to? Hmmm, I dont buy magazines 15. What month is your birthday in? January 16. How many people are under "contacts" in your cell phone? way too many to count 17. What do you think about gay marriage? Hey, everyone is entitled to live their life the way they want. I dont like to be judged, so I dont judge! 18. What do your pants look like? Black 19. Who was/is your prom/homecoming date? I went with a large group of friends 20. What is the worst part of your work day? When I get an IT request at 3:55 asking me to do something, knowing I leave at 4! 21. Have you ever won anything in a sweepstakes? Sure, only in my dreams 22. What's your favorite number(s)? 7 & 21 23. What are your plans for Saturday? Volunteering at a silent auction at the Ritz downtown 24. What is the dumbest thing you have ever done with your cell phone? forgot my phone number 25. Did you ever have a fake ID? Nope 26. Are you a collector of anything? I collect masks and elephants 27. Are you doing anything now? Eating dinner 28. What age did you get your first boyfriend or girlfriend? 16 I think 29. When was the last time you were up all night? Saturday 30. Do you use a fake name to wait for tables at a restaurant or to order food? No 31. Do you ever think about the price of gasoline? I cant help but think about it, I drive an SUV! 32. Do you sleep with a fan on? Yep 33. What is the best thing about winter? I usually have 2 weeks off at the end of the year! 34. Do you have an AIM screen name? yes, but i havent used it in forever, so i dont even remember what it is 35. What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you? In highschool, playing during a basketball game. I invited my crush to a game, and he came...I was running too darn fast and ran right into the wall past the goal. Good thing the school had just installed mats on the wall! 36. I've come to realize the last person who held my hand is... is defitenly the love of my life 37. The closest blue thing to me is... a blanket 38. I am ... a little fatigued 39. My best friends... are one of my biggest support systems, even though they live far far away 40. My car is... extremely in need of a car wash! 41. I hate when people.... lie, especially for no reason 42. Love is... omnipresent 43. Marriage is... what i'm looking forward to the most 44. Somewhere, someone is thinking... I wish I was on the beach 45. I'm constantly... bending over backwards for people 46. I have a secret crush on .. No secret crushes -- everyone knows I think Matthew Mc is a hottie 47. My cell phone.. rings too damn much 48. When I woke up this morning... I hit the snooze button and stayed in bed another 20 mins,lol 49. Before I went to bed last night I... made whoopie 50. Right now I am thinking about.... how my AIDS Bingo benefit lunch on Friday that i'm hosting will turn out & what i'm going to do for the holidays 51. I get on BDW to... (it said ‘Myspace’, so I changed it!) Get plenty of ideas and vent 52. Today I will... sit down and make myself a nice pina colada 53. Tonight I will... Sit on my behind! 54. Tomorrow I will... Work on my business plan 55. I really want... to travel more often and see my friends and family more

Congrats, you are now officially a Mrs!!! And great job on the detailed post! Like everyone else, I cant wait to see pics!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz The same thing happened to me last week. When I asked Tammy (the host) about it, she said that if you click "Remember Me" when you're logging in, that should do the trick. Let me know if it works! Thanks, I'll try that and let you know!

to the forum. You've come to the right place for plenty of ideas. Everyone here is so helpful! Congrats & Happy Planning!

to the forum. FYI: You WILL get addicted! lol Congrats & Happy Planning!

Everytime I get a new high score when playing Tetris, I get the following message after it attempts to submit my score: Your score won't be stored in Database because the Arcade only saves users top score per Game. What in the world does this mean? I only play once, usually when I first log in, and then I get the message. If I attempt to play the game again, I no longer get the message! Any thoughts?

Quote: Originally Posted by Littlelegallady Do you know if the Wyndham allows you to use outside vendors for such things as photography and DJs? I'm considering this location as well as the Marriott. Thank you for the posts. Have you decided where you are thinking. I'm also planning for 2009. They allow outside vendors, however, they must be on their approved vendor list. I'm not sure if there is a fee associated with it though. I'll see if I can find the list they forwarded me.

Ok, here it goes... Since Hurricane Dean, my FI is now talking about NOT having a destination wedding! I do NOT want to have a local wedding. Plus the extra stress of our family putting in their 2 cents about having a wedding away. I'm not sure what I can do to convince him that a destination wedding will be okay. My favorite cousin, who was one of my best friends, is totally upset with me right now since I was honest with her about how I didn't like her current relationship. So she is no longer talking to me! One of my sisters is telling me that I'm jealous of her and that's the only reason I want to have a wedding away, so she won't be going! My FI's family .... thats a whole other story in itself. (I dont think the forum has enough bandwith to tell that story!) I have yet to book anywhere because I can't decide where I want to go. I originally wanted to do St. Thomas but since I was concerned about my guests expenses and trying to be considerate, Jamaica was the runner-up. But if most of my guests keep bitching, I think I will just elope. I refuse to let them put me under any more unneccessary stress. Out loud I say I dont care if none of my family is there, because in the end, its really about me and my FI (my new family). But deep down inside, I will truly be devastated if they aren't! I'm starting to rethink this whole destination wedding thing! Even though this is ALWAYS what I wanted to do. Something small and simple. Okay, I'm rambling.... so I'll just leave it at that. Thanks for listening! What is a girl to do? These are all the emotions I'm going through!

to the forum. You have defitenly come to the right place for ideas! Just beware, you will become addicted to this site! Congrats & Happy Planning