BachataBride

Thanks everyone!! I'm going to listen to all of those suggestions! I think I might listen to our wedding song too - make me feel romantic!! Angela - I'm getting Shelley, from Shelley Jean Photography in Guelph to do them. She's a member here! She's great...and she's offering such a great deal!!! Here are the details...http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...d-shoot-49097/

Quote: Originally Posted by Amarillis wedding planning may have brought us here, but it is the friendships and comradery that keep us coming back. This is so true!! Well said Amy!! Lisa (aka Coug!!) I'm just so glad that I could be a small part in something so great! You are absolutely right - when you are at your absolute lowest, or experiencing your highest of highs, you know that your desties will be there for you!!! I too feel truly blessed to be a part of such an amazing family! And yes - the get-together will be an absolute shit-show!!!

I will be having my boudoir photoshoot in a few weeks - I'm giving them to my DH for our first year anniversary! I was wondering...Did you have music?? If so, what songs?? I don't know if I should go soft & romantic...or hardcore!! What did you all do!? Thanks in advance!!!

I suggest contacting Shelley & keeping in touch with her then!! Or you can resurrect this thread then!

I agree Kat - I don't know how much that smile/smirk I can take!! lol OMG - I just noticed your ticker!! Any day now!!!! So exciting!!!!

Agreed! Jen sucks!! And so does Adrianna!!

So - I just thought I would update all you ladies that Jake is the new bachelor!!! (like we all knew he would be!) The new season is starting in January!

Quote: Originally Posted by cougs i confess that i just listened to about 2 bars of the song i used for the father/daughter dance at my wedding, and got so upset i almost puked all over my keyboard. won't be doing that again anytime soon. *hugs* I am so happy you will always have that memory to cherish no matter what! Btw...love the new name!!! It's just as well! lol Speaking of coug....are you watching the show cougar town?? I think of you everytime! lol I actually really love the show!!

Thanks Kayte!! Love your siggy! cute!

I'm not an Jamaican bride either - but I'd like to know if we have to register our marriage in Ontario. I have my name changed over on everything, but I don't know if I still have to actually register myself as being married with the Ontario gov't?? Thanks!

We are back down to 2...please let me know if you are interested for November 7th!!! We have 2 spots to fill! If we get 4 people booked then the hotel suite is included!!

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Congratulations ladies!!! You are both very deserving!!!

Hmmmm...I don't think I have anything! I'll have to come back to this.

Again...so tough to chose! Good luck!!

Wow! So tough! Good luck to all the lovely ladies!!

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Hello ladies! My DH and I are thinking about Sandals Grande for our first year anniversary. We will be there from January 17th to the 24th (2010), is anyone getting married there at that time!!??

Quote: Originally Posted by JamaicaorBust2010 Well Bachata Bride is sort of correct about Riu offering free weddings, but if you are planning a wedding for over 10 people, the whole "free" thing goes out the window. I was originally planning to get married at the RPTB and am well-versed in their wedding packages. For my wedding, because I was going to have 30 (+/-) people, the basic (aka Royal) Package was going to cost about $1200. The package that more closely matches the Iberostar package (aka The Caprice Package) is about $2250, so the prices are pretty comparable. Sorry to burst your bubble Bachata Bride... Ouch.... But just to let you know, I had 20 people attend my wedding and again FREE. I had enough cake for everyone, enough champagne to go around...I was lacking nothing. Anyway, that's enough of this - that's not what this forum is about.

Quote: Originally Posted by daifje Taylorbride: I am so sorry to hear that you are having a hard time. As far as the cost of the wedding goes I know that it kind of stinks that you have to pay for it. What I will say is at least they are upfront and open about it. Take my advice--> I have been looking at destination weddings since september 2008....THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A FREE DESTINATION WEDDING...THEY ALL GET YOU IN THE END....AT LEAST IRHS IS UPFRONT ABOUT THEIR COSTS AND YOU DON'T GET SURPRISED AT THE END. If your travel agent is suggesting that you can have a free wedding in the carribbean I suggest that you fire him or her becasue they are giving you very bad advice. In long run it is still a lot cheaper than getting married in the US. There are some resorts that have cheaper packages but they are cheaper resorts that are not as nice. I was searching this thread since I'm planning on going on vacation to the Grand Rose Hall and came across your post. I really cannot help but comment on it. I got married at the RIU Bachata and my wedding was FREE! I had to pay for the judges fees...but I did not pay for my decorations, my bouquet, DH's bout, dinner was included, cake was included, champagne toast after the ceremony was included, chair covers & sashes were included. So yes...we had a FREE WEDDING! I did have to pay extra for my MOH's bouquet & the BM's bout. But really, what's $40? And the resort & wedding was beautiful! Most RIUs offer this free wedding package, so if you do not like Puerto Plata, you can go to Mexico, Ocho Rios, Punta Cana, etc. I suggest you do not make such strong statements if you do not know all the facts.

Ok - so we've got 3 people so far and we're looking for a fourth. Let me know you are interested!!!

I got my invites from Vistaprint as well... http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t29462

Shank - I think you should wear a portion of your ff'ing gear! That would be hot! My DH is a police officer & I'm going to wear one of his uniform shirts - I might even incorporate handcuffs in there too! I'm doing a BD shoot the beginning of November to give to my DH for our first year anniversary and have been doing some researching as well! Here is a great site I found... Boudoir Photo Session - Tips! and some of my fav shots I want to recreate! - IRISHPOCAHONTAS's Purple Wedding by Color Blog

Yay Krista!! Shank - the cost is $225 I don't believe there is tax on top of that. If you want makeup that will be extra - I am doing my own. If we get 4 people the hotel is free, otherwise we may do it at my house, or it will be another $40-$50 for hotel?? (I don't know - I've never gotten a hotel in this area & do not have a clue what the cost is!) Oh, and it's in the Kitchener/Guelph area!