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I have a friend who is a photographer and accompanied a bride to a Riu hotel. He said the resort photographer just shot his pictures and and my friend did his. He said after the hour the resort photographer was gone. They got everyone to pretend for the ceramony and do some more shots. They said it was no problem. The brides photographer even agreed to go off site and do some extra photos the next day for the bride and groom. They just got re dressed for a couple of hours.

Quote: Originally Posted by naga0066 Are you working with a TA? My TA is taking care of booking everything for me. I emailed her immediately (in a slight panic) with the concern of reserving a room and whether I need to have money available right now to do so. She told me not to worry and I just gave her the confirmation number they gave me and the rest of the info and she said she would take care of it. Something about switching the request to be "under a TA". Sorry I know that's not extremely helpful... but if you have a TA maybe they can help? I also emailed Valeria back in my initial panic asking about the whole room reservation thing and how long our wedding time would be "held" before it was given away. I havne't heard back from her yet but will let you know when I do. This is what mine said about not book and the cancellation of your date: " Please be aware that if you do not confirm your wedding in the next three months, the wedding request will be automatically canceled."

My travel agent gave me a brochure before Christmas and these were the prices etc. I don't know how old it is, but I am guessing fairly new Caymans Golf Club (near Kingston) - GF(green fees) $53, cart $20, caddy $12 Manchester Country Club (Mandeville) GF $14, Caddy $5 Negril Hills Golf Club (negril) GF$58, cart $35, caddy $14 Half Moon (Montego Bay) GF $94, cart $30, caddy $14 Sandals Golf and Country Club (Ocho Rios) GF$70, Cart $30, Caddy $12 Ironshore Golf and Country Club (Montego Bay) GF $45, Cart $25, Caddy $15 Breezes (Runaway Bay) GF $58, Cart $25, Caddy $12 Tryall Golf & Beach Resort (Montego Bay) GF $100-125, Cart $27, Caddy $15 Wyndham Rose Hall (Montego Bay) $50-60 GF, Cart $33, Caddy $12

Thanks so much for the advice. If I cant get the song it is no big deal, but I will at least try.

I love hearing peoples reviews. Everyone sounds like they love the resort and have a stress free wedding. It makes me less stressed that my guests wont have a bad time. Thanks for the review!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by misstoya Those pics were gorgeous! I really loooove the color of those dresses. I posted a pic of my bridesmaid dress. Although I would've gone with a blue I thought I might break that blue up a bit. What do u all think? I love that dress.

Welcome from a fellow Torontonian and Riu Ocho Rios Bride!!! Don't hesitate to ask me any questions. I will try and answer.

This might be crazy but if there is another bride on here with the same date maybe they are in the same boat. If it is just hanging out and dancing why not rent out the disco together?

Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz I emailed them for their catalog over a month ago and never heard back from them. Has anyone else ever had any luck contacting them? I guess everything is IRIE eh? It takes months for everything. I got a copy of it from Yolanda. They also have some on their website. No pictures though

Any idea if you could give them sheet music to play? Is there anyway someone could ask when they are down there? I wanted to walk down the isle to "all my life" by kci and jojo, but I thought it might sound silly on an ipod

Has anyone contacted TaiFlowers themselves to get a quote? May be quicker?

These are from previous posts from TaiFlowers. The prices are probably old, but it may give you some idea. Destination Wedding 2.doc

These are all my pictures of beach gazebo set up. All borrowed from previous posts Destination Wedding.doc

These are all my pictures of the restaurants. They are copied from past posts. Restaurant Pictures.doc

Are you kidding me, Le Chateau? I would have never thought. I am so excited to looking now. Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by kater Gorgeous colors! I have a question for you, and any other brides who have recently been to the Riu. Is there a casino in the resort? We have some elderly people traveling with us who love to gamble, and some websites/publications say the resort has one, and some don't mention anything about it. I think if I remember correctly they have slot machines...not a casino?

Quote: Originally Posted by naga0066 I heard back from Valeria and Riu ... she said that they have at max 3 weddings a day. With at least an hour break in between them. Therefore, since my wedding is at 4 the next closest would be at 2. So I think your guests should have plenty of time inbetween! Oh thats awesome to hear. I don't want to feel rushed with anything.

Quote: Originally Posted by naga0066 For those of you had a group of 35-50... did you have a seating arrangement/place cards set up. Or did you just let your guests choose for themselves? For me it is going to be decided on who RSVPs. I have a couple of people who dont get along so well. I was hoping to just let people sit where they want. I want to do one long table with us in the middle.

Quote: Originally Posted by melwru I AM SO EXCITED!!! Finally, got our confirmation today! So it looks like on Thurs.Jan15, 2009 at 1pm on the beach FI and I will become Mr&Mrs Wood!!! Yahoo!! Congratulations!

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Quote: Originally Posted by JamaicaBrideToBe Did they book your rooms for you? I'm not able to finish my confirmation because the room rates are not released past Dec 31st. What did she email you this morning?? I only got the first confirmation email, Friday night same as you. My TA is with Marlin Travel and she is arranging ours. That might be an option.

Quote: Originally Posted by jenanmag Hey brides! How do you go about setting up a welcome party at the hotel for your guests? I have like 6 people coming in on Thursday and 6 people coming in on Friday. . .so I am not sure what to do or how to go about doing it. Why don't you just have one in your room. You have the liquor from the despenser and I am sure you could get from the resort whatever else you want. Have so drinks and then go for dinner?

The two c's, plain and simple. Children and Cost.

Quote: Originally Posted by jen&tyler I'm so frustrated! I can't believe that there are so many dates and times taken for Jan2009! Originally we wanted to get married around 2pm; that time is unvailable for the whole week we will be there. The only time left is 1100! I don't know what to do. It seems so early; what will my guests do until dinner? Remember that some people request their time and then later end up cancelling. If you book the time of 11 it might not be the best time, but if you wait a couple of months and are persistant you may get a time that another bride didnt confirm. Hope that help a bit.

Thanks so much for the input!!!