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Hopefully, I'll have some good pics when I come back at the end of February. We are doing a private reception at the plantation with about 50 guests w/ DJ.

Quote: Originally Posted by bobbi-francis Hi KimmyKat & all other ROR brides!! I'm a newbie!! My date in June 28th '08, and i'm so excited...i was wondering if anyone had great photo shots of the plantation restaurant....i will be having a 4 hour private reception there and wanted to make sure there was enough space for 100 people as well as dancing room...congrats to all!! and thanks in advance for any info you can give! I haven't really seen too many of the plantation. However, I think Mo had 1 or two in her review but you couldn't really get the whole picture. I'm also having a private reception at the plantation for about 50. I'll have pics when I return in February.

Quote: Originally Posted by bobbi-francis Hi there!! Congrats on your upcoming wedding. I'll be getting married at ROR on June 28th. I've booked the plantation restaurant for my private wedding reception of 100 guests..but now i'm second guessing whether or not the disco would be better? Do you know how many people it holds? any pics? I'm having a private reception at the Plantation too for around 50 guests. I'll definetely have pics for you when I get back. If I can just figure out how to post them! We are going to head to the disco after...

I had my reception off the resort at Evita's restaurant. The Plantation has plenty of room it's just that a lot of areas in the restaurant are narrow so think of longer tables lined up rather than anything side by side. Hey Mo - did you see an area at the top level of the Plantation for the DJ & dance area? I'm having the DJ there for 4 hours so I hope there is room to dance. Chandlyn told me there was.

Super cute!! What's the difference in prices between the two places??

Thanks for the pics Mo!! I'm having my reception at the top of the Plantation Restaurant and you can kinda see some of it - thanks!! If anyone has any more of the plantation please let me know!!

Quote: Originally Posted by laura b These are pretty funny. What a great thread! I wish I could post my entire wedding video, because the minister who did it was hilarious (unintentionally). I couldn't understand many of the (HEAVILY accented) things he said, and at one point, it sounded like he said, "your love is endless...like the grapes" and you could see the confusion on my face while he kept repeating it, until then he motioned to the sea behind him and said, "you can hear them now" and I realized he was saying "waves." Also, we requested a non-denominational ceremony, and he did a LOT of LONG praying, in which you can see Michael and I getting antsy and giving each other glances. Then I got the giggles because when it was the "repeat after me" part, neither one of us monkeys could resist saying our vows in heavily accented English. I mean, a little bit of them. I'm sure someone has some great pictures of my new brother-in-law who decided to fall off the wagon after 12 years of sobriety the day before our wedding, proceeded to be wasted the entire day, broke two chairs at the welcome dinner, stuck his head in my boobs when he was hugging me goodbye, and took off his clothes at the outside bar while laying across some tables. He was escorted out by hotel security and THEN was MIA for the 10:00 ceremony the next day...good thing he wasn't the best man or anything. Also, my cousin was so wasted the entire time, that he came in to my welcome dinner, backed up to me doing a booty dance, and sang at the top of his lungs "Oh yeah! Big booty hos!" Good times, my wedding. Good times. OMG - that is absolutely hilarious!!!!

Yeah, the one that David's gave me is pretty thin and it also has a cardboard type torso/boob thing inside the dress to keep it's form. It just feels real flimsy when I carry it.

Quote: Originally Posted by jmhein Hi! I just had a copy of each of our passports and each of our birth certificates notarized, so 4 sheets in total. It says on the Riu website Passports OR Drivers license. And to answer my own question - haha - to send registered mail to Jamaica from Canada was only about $15. They gave me a tracking # so I think I'm set! Here is the requirements from the Wedding Packages by Destination. Honeymoon Holidays. Weddings by Riu site: Jamaica: Notarized copies of Birth Certificate Notarized copies of Passports or driver’s license Notarized copies of divorce papers (if applicable) Notarized copies of death certificate (if applicable) Notorized Documents stating name changes (if applicable) Notarized, written parental consents (if under 21 years of age) *All documents have to be notarized and presented in English 30 days prior to the ceremony. Thanks!! I'm going to get this going this weekend!!

FI's mom got us toasting flutes when she was in Ireland so we are bringing those. I don't think I'll be bringing a cake set though. I'm sure they have something to cut it with! Too much stuff!

Congrats! Now, you can concentrate on the funner stuff!

Quote: Originally Posted by MelissaH I have the one the bridal shop gave me, but they also showed me another one that I ended up buying - it's made of cotton and lets the dress breathe and is supposed to keep it from yellowing. Where did you get it and how much was it?

Congrats on getting your official wedding certificate. Also, the DW TA sounds like a great opportunity!!

Great pics!! Looks like you guys had a blast!!

Quote: Originally Posted by pouchie hahaha Good thing I saw your posting I have to get that stuff together and get it out. Time is flying by sooo fast!!! Are you already Ok - I plan on getting this together this week but quick question. Did you notarize a copy of your license, passport, & birth certificate for both of you? So, there is a total of 6 notarized sheets?

Hey Ladies, Where did all of you get your garment bag that you are transporting your wedding dress in? I have the one that the bridal shop gave me but it's really thin - Suggestions?

I just had my shower on November 24th! Our families wanted to have it before the holidays. Our bachelor & bachelorette parties will be in January. The wedding is Feb. 15, 08.

Congrats & Welcome!! I'm also getting married at the Riu in Feb. of 2008!

Quote: Originally Posted by PaulaV Sounds like my ring! I tried on both white gold and platinum bands with mine and you cannot really tell (except for price tag). I think they wear differently, but that may be it. I have not bought mine yet, but I will let you know how it goes Awesome Paula... Let me know what you decide. Hopefully we are going next weekend to look!

Thanks for all the good tips!! I'll probably try on both the white gold and platinum like everyone suggested. Since I'd like to have half of it diamonds you probably won't even tell. I'll wait & see!

My engagement ring is platinum. Do I have to get a platinum wedding band too? Pros & cons My ring is a solitaire with a princess cut diamond & a thicker band. I want to get a diamond or half diamond band. Any suggestions??

Lindsay - Congrats & Welcome!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsButler08 We're actually bringing cd's and my iPod for backup. I know there are a few songs that I wanted played at the reception that I am sure they won't have and I wanna make sure they are played... We are gonna just have the stereo playing while I walk down the aisle. Do you all think it will be loud enough especially since I am walking a little distance? Should I bring something to play the music If you want to play your own cd's during the ceremony, Chandlyn has a cd player so you don't have to bring one!

Happy Turkey Day!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by jmhein Hi foxytv - I did use discountmugs.com and I did pay $4.99 but they are stainless steel so I still thought it was a decent deal! Yours are also nice! Foxytv - I'm going to order some samples and I was wondering what item # this is?