ErinB

I would try TA Maureen or TA Jennifer. They both work with Caribbean properties and Sandals/Beaches properties. And they are both super nice!
 

You look beautiful and so happy! The sunglasses were such a fun touch!

I can't wait to hear all about it! Now get off teh computer and go enjoy your new hubby!

Welcome Ashley!

You'll find tons of helpful info on the forum!

Congrats and happy planning!

Great pics! What the hell were you all doing with the chair on the dance floor?

I love the pics with you and Carly and the "reserved" sign on your ass! I agree the reserved should be your new avatar or siggy pic! LOL

Yay! You're wedding is going to be amazing! I can't wait to hear all about it and see pictures, of course.

Have a fantastic trip! We'll be waiting to welcome you to the MRS club!

Ugh! Not a good week for me. I had a great start and need to get back to it. I only worked out once and it was a full day of yard work, so not anything like structed in the gym. I did however sweat my ass off!

I am super busy this week and probably won't have time to work out either.

I'm a chef and do catering and events and am coming up on my busy season - KY Derby and wedding season. It sucks that I have to taste all of the food before it goes out and all of those bites and nibbles add up! I really have to work-out and after a 12+ hour day, that is the last thing on my mind!

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Fantastic review and AMAZING pictures!

Congrats!

You look great! Your FI will love them!

#1 Take a deep breath

#2 No matter what, there will be people who can't attend and people who complain. I do not know of a single bride on the forum that hasn't had some kind of guest issue. You will be surprised who doesn't show up and at the ones who do make it.

#3 This is YOUR WEDDING! It needs to be what you want.

#4 You can offer your guests cheaper hotels, but you need to decide who will end up paying for the day passes and how those guests will get to the resort. Also, the Riu has a policy that 80% of your guests need to be staying at the Riu to host your wedding there. So if you have 20 people total, 16 must stay at the resort.

#5 You should try to explain to your guests the value of an AI package. Once I sat down and went through everything that was included people were much more ok with the cost. The package price is the bottom line is a good way to budget instead of a hotel that costs $300 less but then you have to spend and extra $100 per person per day for food and beverages, KWIM?

I was married at Couples and they have a little comparison list:

Couples Resorts Amazing Inclusions: What is included in your all-inclusive vacation

You might be able to use this as a template or guide when explaining.

Good luck!

That is a great teaser! I can't wait to see more!

Have a fantastic time at your TTD and during the rest of your trip.

She was Dorothy. Her ex-husband on the show was Sonny Bono. That makes me sad. I loved Golden Girls.

Welcome Tammy!

I can't wait to hear about your plans! I've always wanted to go to Barbados!

Hi Mags,

Congrats on your upcoming wedding! I noticed that you aren't getting married until 2011. That gives you ample time to do your research and find a TA to help you.

From my experience in researching, we could not find an AI in Jamaica with airfare for a full week for less than $1500. We did find a 4 night stay so we offered guests 2 packages - 4 night for $1500 and a 7 night for $2000.

I always find that making lists helps me keep track of info and helps me make a decision. Here is the link to my template for the list I used. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t34495

Be sure to search/browse the Jamaica and Wedding Review sub-forums. There is tons of info on Jamaica, including some pricing that could at least give you an idea.

I think the problem you will run into is that you cannot get whole package pricing this far in advance. Airlines only develop fares and schedules 9-10 months out and those are still subject to change.

If it were me, I'd find a property that I liked and would best meet the needs of your group. Your wedding is special so you should go somewhere you want to be, not just someplace that is a particular dollar amount.

You and your guests both have time to start saving. I would send out Save The Date (STD) info and develop a website to keep your guests posted about developments. Heck, you could even have a poll and let your guests decide where you should get married! LOL

Good luck in your search!

Congrats Andi! I hope it's the best day ever! I can't wait to hear all about it!

I did round up the price, but not by $50 or $100, we're talking like $10 or so. I think one package price was $1467.82 so I said $1475. With the group rate it was cheaper than if people had booked independently so I wasn't scamming them for money.

I had a small cushion of about $300 that went to pay for additional costs so my guests wouldn't have to pay more than the original amount and the published price on my website. Anything that was left over went back into the wedding so all guests could enjoy.

I'm OK with that (obviously since I did it, LOL) but I wouldn't raise prices to pay for any specific people.

I wore a slip. Somewhere on the forum is my drama of dyeing it blue, LOL It was an A-line and was $60.

By having the added fullness, I didn't have to have the dress hemmed as much so alterations were cheaper. If I had gone too much shorter, the shape of the train would have been altered as well.

I also didn't want my dress sticking to me because I knew I would sweat no matter what. I was also told that having a slip made for better outdoor pics because it kept the shape of the dress.

Welcome to the forum! All of the mods have a link in their signatures (stuff at the bottom of the post) that directs you to frequently asked questions and tips for navigating the forum.

I'm sure as you browse around you will become more comfortable. There is a TON of information on the Riu Ochos Rios (ROR). You can probably find answers to all of your questions.

You might want to start by browsing/searching the Jamaica and Wedding Reviews sub-forums.

quirky : quacks

My DH used to play WOW, nonstop! At times it was a big issue in our realtionship. We're talking sreaming matches and tears. Not good. Well, his computer died and I won't let him spend $5000 on a new Alienware, Voodoo, or whatever the thing was called, so he isn't playing.

Yeah, I used to bitch because he wasn't around enough but now he's around too much! I really have to have my own personal down time and quiet everyday and now we're together all the time! LOL He's making me a little crazy!

Tracey - if you need a test subject, let me know! LOL

You look beautiful! I love your lingerie selections!

Shelly!!! I'm so excited for you! Your wedding is going to be perfect and SO beautiful! I can't wait to see pics of the real thing.

I think I might have to steal the card idea for our first anniversary!

crayon : tracks