MayaGirl

Jamaica08Bride, that is such a relief to hear. I feel like I've heard that Chandlyn is completely on point, or actually lacking in the detail department.

You brought your own flowers...I want to do this, was it a hassle to get everything down there?

I see that you just got married, congratulations!

It sounds like so much fun, I feel like I would not want to have all the guests lose it, when I can just as well have the poolside reception. Does anyone recall what time it starts/ends? It would be great to go down to the beach after the reception for all the entertainment!

Wow, this is fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing it, I'm definitely going to have to use it now! Congratulations!

My gosh, your pictures are so beautiful! Such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing.

Oh this is so good to know! I really wanted a beach reception, but because of the Saturday beach party, I just assumed this wasn't an option. Thanks so much ladies!

For the ladies who have already been to ROR, do you remember where the Friday/Saturday night beach party is held? Is it closer to the activity pool or the infinity pool? I want to have the poolside reception, but I am afraid that there might be too much going on, with the beach party music and entertainment on a saturday night? Thank you!

You are so great to do that, especially after you have rescued your other animals as well. She is so cute, I'm sure its going to be so tough to see her go, even though she'll have a permanent home!

Congratulations, I love both your dresses! And your Jamaica bouquet was gorgeous!, Did you get it from the hotel florists?

I agree with just being as aware as you can out in town. There are many many people who make their lives out of selling souviniers to tourists and they can be very pushy which is intimidating.

The first time I went, my FI and I had a woman watch our rented jeep with all our luggage for 4 hours while another man took us to some beautiful secluded waterfalls and jungle. I was scared the whole time that the guy would do something or the jeep would not be there but all was OK!! I felt really ignorant after that!

On your other question. THe CAVES in Negril is beautiful, and also the #1 place in Jamaica to stay on TripAdvisor. However, it is very expensive, and there is only about 10 rooms.

Wow thanks for all the great info, I had many of those questions as well!

Wow, your wedding looked like it was absolutely amazing! THank you for sharing your pictures, you look so beautiful and HAPPY! I love your bouquet, and my bridesmaids have the same dresses in the same color! Everything looked fabulous! Congratulations!

Congratulations, and thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures. I love your colors, the bouquet was fantastic, great job!

When I first started researching location in Jamaica, that was my first choice. The pictures on the website look beautiful. They have so much information on their site, and links to pictures of sunset weddings that look just breathtaking. They also have a large indoor, or amazing reception area on the cliffs. The themed rooms seem like a lot of fun as well. It also has a great rep on trip advisor, with some wedding reviews.

I ultimately chose ROR because it is AI, and I wanted a beach wedding. But the sunsets in Negril cannot be beat, and I'm sure Negril Escape would do a fabulous job with your wedding.

Thank you Jocelyn, I'm sure most of that info applies to the poolside as well! The beach does sound beautiful, and soo authentic, please take many pictures, you will be there so soon!

Hulahooty, thats fantastic and exciting, what is your date?

I'm so excited there are so many ROR brides here! It makes everything so much less stressful, but its also making me way too anxious for next winter!

Ok I got a little more info from my travel agent. She said that it is $50 per person, but I am not sure about the menu. I know the beach reception menu is more like a barbeque for $50 pp, and this is not what I would want for poolside, especially because everyone seems to be raving about the food in mamme bay and the plantation. I am also not sure if that would include open bar...maybe another $10 per person?? She said it is set up along one of the sides of the jr. suites infinity pool, and the reception cannot begin until after 6:30. She said it could accomodate my 75 guests with dancing, but suggested I do the disco? But after seeing all the fab pics, I'd definitely want the BEACH!!!

Beautiful pictures, I love your dress! Thank you for sharing, the pictures are making me so excited to go!

Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your pictures!

Hello! I am a new ROR bride and I am looking into the poolside option for our reception, I think it could be so gorgeous. I'm wondering if any ROR brides have seen this set up yet? Sorry if I am just repeating this question, I have a LOT more wonderful forum to search through!

Thank you everyone, for your warm welcome! I have been reading, reading, reading for hours now, but I still have many questions! I look forward to chatting everyone! Thanks!

Hello ladies. I am very excited to have found this wonderful website. My wedding is at Riu Ocho Rios is January 17, 2009, and I cannot believe how much info I have already found at BDW. Thank you everyone!