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Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz Thanks for the idea, Melissa! Let me know about the price when Chandlyn gets back to you. Will do...ASA she replies! I'm sure you know it may be a week or two from now.

Congratulations Everyone is so nice and helpful here!!!! Happy Planning

Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz I know that we can pay to have cocktails on the beach after the ceremony while the pictures are being taken, but I don't think for too long because there are other weddings that will be happening after ours. They may be willing to set up an outdoor luncheon, I never asked Chandlyn that question. Lizz, Chandlyn told me in an email that Mammee Bay is available between 12-4. The only con is that it will be buffet vs. a platted meal, but you and your guests will be sectioned off from other guests. Some of my family members offered to fix and serve plates to everyone. I think that was a great idea. Even though I got a 2 pm slot, I still have a long wait until 6:30. One of my friends used the Riu's Hors D’ Ouvres menu to create a menu that included a variety of finger foods, a desert and fruit. I emailed it to Chandlyn to get a pp price. I didn't get a response back yet. I will do the hors D' Ouvres on the beach for an hour and the 2 hour disco. This will have everything ending at 6. I scheduled the dinner at Mamme Bay for 6:30. I am making it optional and informal. I want those who would like to start enjoying their vacation to do so. I plan on leaving the disco a littler earlier to take a shower and slip into comfortable clothing for dinner. Hope this idea helps some of you! Happy planning

Quote: Originally Posted by RiuBride2b That is great to hear. Maybe we can have an early, early breakfast together before our ceremony begins. Let's see what happens! FOR SURE...BREAKFAST AND SPA TIME!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by lizz10179 I'm glad to hear he made it there safely. Keep us updated. He's in my thoughts. Thank you!!! I like the new pic. Robert called last night...he made it to Balid, Iraq safely. It was about 8 pm for me, 4 am for him. Thank you ladies for the support!!!! God Bless all of you!

KEEP HOPE ALIVE LADIES!!!!!!!! I regret to inform you all that I am no longer a noon bride! I purchased a $10 phone card on the website below. I called 011-52-984-877-2320 to find out if the 2 pm bride was confimed...SHE WAS NOT. They moved me to her spot and gave me a new confirmation number. St. Pierre & Miquelon Calling Cards - Phone Cards St. Pierre & Miquelon God is soooo Good!!!! I still have some time before six so I am still considering all the suggestions you all have posted. Girls, call yourself to ensure the later slots are confirmed!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by lizz10179 I'm glad to hear he made it there safely. Keep us updated. He's in my thoughts. Will do! Thanks a million!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by lizz10179 Melissa, I'm sorry to hear that he has left for so long, I will keep him in my prayers. This forum will definitely keep you distracted for the next 9 months...lol! Thanks for the prayers...we can never have too many!!! You are so right...thanks to you all I have so many things on my to do list.

Thanks Tee Tee!!!! Robert called tonight He has made it to Kuwait safely. He will be flying to Iraq tomorrow or Tuesday morning. I have been forwarding Robert all the info you have been sending me. He said you girls will probably become life long friends, considering we will always have the same anniversary. I think he's right.

I started this thread because this question has been driving me insane. I would like to thank all of you ladies for all the helpful and useful information and ideas. The Riu brides are the greatest! Early brides should have a lot of options to consider now. I'm so glad I found you all to share ideas with. Robert left for Iraq this morning. This has been the worst day and I know the longest night ever!!! He has been right by my side for every decision that has been made for our wedding. Even the tiniest details...like font types!! It helps to know that you all are out there now. For all of you with faith...please keep our soldiers in your daily prayers. Thanks again for all the great info!! Tee Tee, I'm holding it down girl!!

I'm so glad I found you all. I am stressing because my wedding is at 12 p.m. and I have no options until 6 p.m. The Riu OR brides are a great bunch...they are really the experts!! You guys are great too!! My FH has left for Iraq today. It has been a long night!!!!!!!!!!!!! These next 9 months will be sooooo hard!! He has been right by my side in every decision we have made regarding this wedding. I'm glad I have you all to plan with now!! For all of you with faith...please keep our soldiers in your daily prayers.

Thanks Mo, this is awesome! My TA also gave me this weblink Jamaica Tours Limited

Quote: Originally Posted by MoBride When I asked about private or semi-private space immediately following the ceremony I was told no. When I asked for suggestions I was told wait for Mammee Bay at 6:30. The beach option was never given to me. I'm not sure but I would imagine it is only an option for thos having the last wedding of the day considering they need to set p for the next wedding. I am not positive about that though all I know is I pressed this issue and was never given it as an option. It is worth asking about though. We have two tour buses picking us up outside the main lobby at 12:30 and taking us to Evita's and returning us when we are finished there. The company we are using is Lee's Taxi and Tours. They have been great. The cost is $10.00 per person. Jamaica Tours wanted $12.00 per person and I can't remember any of the other pricing. The restaurant is costing us $46.00 per person for appetizers, salad, 4 choices of entree, and wedding cake made by a private baker. We are adding to that with the help of the restaurant's owner, floral centerpieces for $20.00 each, and a reggae band that will play for 2 hours for $600.00. Open bar is $10.00 per person per hour, or you can run a tab. we are running a tab.By the time we would have added cocktails and appetizers on the beach, paid for the Plantation, added the Riu's centerpieces, upgraded the menu, added open bar, and booked the disco, I think it comes out to almost the same. Plus I think it will be a nice touch to treat the guests to a trip off the resort and to a new restaurant that they will not be eating at during the rest of their stay. Thank you...It's nice to have options!

Quote: Originally Posted by MoBride I have an 11 am ceremony!!! My ceremony was confirmed and then 3 weeks later I got a response from Chandlyn saying there is no private function space available before 6:30pm. I offered to pay whatever was necessary to open one of the ala carte restaurants or close the Plantation. I had my travel agent take it higher than Chandlyn. I was told no and was not given any other suggestions. So I booked my reception offsite begining at 1:00 at Evita's and I am so glad I did. The owner of the restaurant has been way more helpful in planning a recpetion than Chandlyn. That being said I realize that it is preferable to stay on the resort. I also thought of looking into some sort of boat ride or catamaran so I think that would be a nice option. If that deosn't work out I think that just having cocktails and maybe appetizers on the beach following the ceremony would be fine. In fact my sister was mad that I didn't just go with the 6:30 dinner because she wanted to go to the beach and pool in between the ceremony and reception. So I think your guests would enjoy some time to relax. Hi Mo, Did you know anything about the beach reception? Do you know if that is an option? How are you transporting your guests to and from Evita's? Is that a very expensive option? Sorry, I have so many questions

Quote: Originally Posted by BrittneyD We had considered having our reception on the beach. She said that it would be $50/person including drinks. The menu she sent me for this was barbeque. Let me see if I can find it. I am sure that if they do this at lunch time it is the same menu. $50/person was way out of my budget though. Hi Brittney, Thanks, I would really like to see that menu. That can be an option depending on how many guests actually book. I pray we do not exceed 50. If we have 50 that's $2,500. My best friend just got married in Mobile, AL and just her food was $4,000. Congrats...my wedding is July 26, 2008. RiuBride2b and I are on the same day!!

I heard that we have a luncheon option, but the costs may start at $50/person. I never emailed Chandlyn to confirm this because I think I will have too many guests to do that. Maybe we should email her to get prices.

I emailed her that question. Who knows when I will get a reply!

I have the same idea as Iriebride08. What about music and dancing...I don't feel like it's a real reception without dancing. Does anyone know what is the earliest time that we can book the disco at the Riu?

Mamou...near Opelousas! My FH is from Lake Charles

Guys, I’m so disappointed!!! My ceremony time is 12 noon. I am just finding out that we have no options until 6 pm. Maybe we have other options…I need your help!! Can you all share your after ceremony plans/timeline?? Thanks girl

WELCOME!!! I'm a newbie 2. I know the feeling...I was just reading for info, but I just had to join this pary. These girls are grate!!!!

I'm with you...I planned on using the resort photographer! I really don't think his work is so bad that I would incur any additional expense. I would rather spend more money in another area, but that's just me...I'm an accountant

WELCOME!!! ROR bride here...July 28, 2008. Have you ironed out all your plans yet? I have some info if you need it...thanks to Tee Tee (another July 28 ROR bride).

Will do. I'm so disappointed!!!

Hi girls, I'm stuck with a 12 noon ceremony. Any ideas on what I can do after the ceremony? Does anyone know if the Riu has some sort of lunch option? Just a thought...I have a friend who got married at an AI. She said that she was very upset that she paid $10/person for an open bar and their was a resort bar a few steps away. All her guests stayed at the resort so they could have drank for free anyway!