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Thanks autjo! I appreciate all the info! I have contacted Stacey Clarke and Brian Nejedly for more information on prices and packages in an attempt to explore other options outside of the resort. I looked on both their web sites and they look pretty good. I am waiting on replies. I couldn't find any price lists or anything on here. Does anyone have any other suggestions for photogs? My latest idea for the OOTs is to actually just do a personalized water bottle and then stuff it full of stuff like travel size bug spray, advil, sunscreen, chapstick, that kind of stuff. So it has a lot of the necessities but not as bulky as a bag. So I'm looking into some websites for water bottles. Anyone know of a good one with good deals? Thanks ladies!!

Hello brides! I am so excited I found this thread! Love that its dedicated to us December girls. We are getting married December 18, 2009 at the Riu Palace Tropical Bay in Negril, Jamaica. We took a leap of faith booking there since it just re-opened this past December after a total renovation. I have looked at a lot of reviews of other Riu resorts in Jamaica and they are great, but there have been none about Tropical Bay since its re-opening. So we are hoping for the best and being optimistic! I have all major things done like buy a dress and send invites. Lately I have been debating on whether or not to go with an outside photographer or use the resort photographer. Anyone have advice? I also am wondering about the OOT bags. I think its a great idea and I would love to do them but I am hesitant since I will have to be taking everything down there in another suitcase! Are you ladies doing them? How are you getting everything down there? I am also tossing around the AHR thing. I would really like to do it for everyone who can't attend the wedding, but at this point, the thought of planning it completely unmotivates me! We also wouldn't be able to have it until several months after we are married and so it seems a bit awkward to have a full blown reception after we have been married so long. What are everyone's plans for your AHRs? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I just love this site, I have learned so much! Thanks ladies!!

Thanks for all the great info Chellefrz!! Let us know how it all goes!

Yay Jamaica! Name: Amy and Aaron Location: RIU Palace Tropical Bay in Negril Wedding: December 18, 2009 In JA: December 14-24

Hello! My name is Amy and my fiance and I have just recently booked our December 18th wedding to be at the RIU Palace Tropical Bay in Negril, Jamaica! We are extremely excited. I know the resort just reopened about two months ago so there aren't any wedding reviews that I have been able to find. Does anyone have any advice? I don't really know what to expect. I'm not sure if I am going to need to bring anything with me (programs, music, etc). I would really like to know what the wedding package decor typically includes. I'm guessing all RIU wedding packages are the same, whether you're at Ocho Rios or Tropical Bay. I would love to hear some personal accounts! Thanks ladies!