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I Love dress number 1, yes its "different" but in a good way!!! A DW is always where we should wear "different" dresses. It would look fabulous on a beach wedding with tropical flowers, way more interesting than a "normal" dress Good Luck

Can any of the wonerful BDW ladies tell me what the weather would be like in November in the Riviera Maya??

cuba is a stunning place for a wedding and having stayed in Varadero previously I agree that it something for all ages....... The Iberostar Varadero is a stunnign resort and I have seen some gorgeous pics on here. Good Luck with your planning

We visited ROR in october and did the following: Dunns River ( it's a must, we had soooo much fun) Glistening water ( a bit disappointed, not as good as the website says) Bamboo Rafting ( nice relaxing and beautiful) I would have liked to do the horseback riding sounded amazing!!

the beach gazebo is on the very far left of your map just in front of the last block of rooms, it can be seen from the pool at the suite side.

I am now thinking of changing my wedding to canada. where are you having yours?

Congratulations, have you chosen a resort?

I am sooooooo jealous, i wish I was back in Jamaica, you will love ROR best wishes for yor special day

I havent stayed there but we saw this resort when we were in cuba and it looked stunning!!! You can catch the round robim bus that takes you into Varadero right outside the hotels we did the complete circle to look at all the hotels the Tryp was nice aong with the Iberostar Varadero and the Barcelo.

Have you tried the search tool on here I am sure I have see a wedding review from this resort but it may be from the summertime

I have heard mixed reviews about this resort. We stayed at ROR and only went into Ochi twice........ I did not think I would like to stay down town. The SJG looked in need of a refurb and the beach was tiny. I tink this would be ok for a holiday but maybe not for a wedding if your looking for a beach location IMO

I would look at the new Riu in Montego Bay that looked stunning when we passed it in October.

We drank bottled water but used the ice in the restaurants without any problems

Just saw your review the new gazebo is stunning. You looked beautiful glad you had a good time

Only saw Red Stripe but it went down a treat in the Jamaica sun

What is causing you to doubt your choice? I visited ROR recently and watched 2 weddings there and both were stunning (mfraz was one of them if you want to see the ROR set up you can search for her review) Does it have to be a Saturday, once everyone is there you are on Jamaica time mon!!!!

I would love it if we had this in England I have to rely on my Mum to look after him when I am at work. He can be hard work ( a 4 year old Boxer ) I saw this when we visited Canada and it seemed V Popular!!

Quote: Originally Posted by teacherbride Okay, I'm in the middle of trying to create a pre-wedding brochure. I'd like to include some tips about what to bring as far as money goes. I know that we will need to change our money to CUC's but should we bring cash? travellers cheques? Is visa and or mastercard accepted? Where is the best place to change money? Please pass on any advice you can give me You will be able to exchange money in your hotel and this will be to the Convertible Peso. The locals have a different currency to tourists and are not allowed to spend ours and vice versa Anything linked to America is not accepted and bank cards are also not widely used.

I would go with the main bar just off reception where the entertainment is............ There are plenty of seats and a reggae band on till the main shows start

I am so sorry it did not go as smoothly as planned. The weather is the reason we have switched to february as we experienced the storms when we were there in september and you could guarantee rain most days from 3pm onwards........ Your TTD was stunning how much did Michael charge for this? Did you get the photos on CD?

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper, ribbon and bows I like my presents to look beautiful 2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial, I hate cleaning up the needles 3. When do you put up the tree? I always have my tree up by the 12th for my sis' birthday 4. When do you take the tree down? Jan 6th 5 . Do you like eggnog? Noooo 6. Favorite gift received as a child? Bike 7. Hardest person to buy for? My FI he has everything and dos not help with ideas 8. Easiest person to buy for? My Mother in law to be 9. Do you have a nativity scene? No 10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail 11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Cheap bath set 12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Miracle on 34th Street 13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Begining of November 14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? No 15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Turkey 16. Lights on the tree? Twinkling white lights 17. Favorite Christmas song? The pogues 18. Travel at Christmas or stay at home? I would love to travel for Christmas but FI works away for Christmas 19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Yes 20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star 21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Morning 22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Busy shopping centres 23. What theme or color are you using? Chocolate and blue baubleas on the tree 24. Favorite for Christmas dinner.Turkey and chips on Boxing day 25. What do you want for Christmas this year? Circle of life necklace 26. Who is most likely to respond to this?Me 27. Who is least likely to respond to this? people who are boring __________________

Congratulations on your engagment - Good luck and have fun with the planning

What stunning photos I hope I find someone with as much talent as you for my wedding!!

Congratulations and good luck with the planning xx

Quote: Originally Posted by JUSTUSTWO I had the religious ceremony. Chandlyn sent their vow wording but we wanted to write our own so we did & I had a friend do the reading of the sand ceremony. Your ceremony can be done how you like it. If you don't like the vow wording that they provide, you can change it. They are very open to changing anything that you want. Just have everything printed out-vows, readings, etc, when you arrive & give it to Chandlyn at your meeting. She will give all instructions to the officiant. The ceremony itself was short & the officiant/minister bascially just said a few things about the importance of marriage....He wasn't long winded & didn't say anything off the cuff! Everyone thought he did a great job. Do you still have the print out of the vows Chandlyn sent out to you, I would love to see it. If you still have it could you send it to me please? My email is [email protected]