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wow its so cute and so unique!

they look amazing!

looks great!

wow they are gorgeous!

such a great idea!

they are so cute! I never thought about a "thanks for booking" card! such a great idea!

it looks great!

I like them both, but I definitely like the first one a little more

Quote: Originally Posted by August2010Bride someone from this forum is a photgrapher and offered to write names in the sand and take pics for several of us! thats awesome! I love the colors!

They are cute! I think I might have to steal this idea!

i love the colors! and the welcome kits are cute!

love it all! your so crafty!

yea I think wearing your dress for the AHR is a great idea!

Quote: Originally Posted by Girasole I went to Sandals Whitehouse with my ex-husband...the resort is gorgeous however this trip ended our marriage seeing he hooked up with an employee @ their spa. wow... note to self: don't let husband go to the spa!

my parents just got back from SGOR and they loved it... but their biggest complaint was all the walking and steps. My parents are close to 50, so they aren't what I would call elderly. So for an elderly person, I personally wouldn't recommend SGOR. They have rebooked for next year and they will be staying at Whitehouse. Their TA told them SGOR was hilly but they were never thought it was that much. The TA suggested when they return to Jamaica they go to Whitehouse because it is a more even layout. Hope that helps everyone who is looking at SGOR but has elderly people going.

Quote: Originally Posted by ErinB I guess it depends on which resort you choose, but it is very easy to get married in Jamaica - just as easy as getting married in the US. I had no trouble with the social security office, bank, etc. using my Jamaican marriage certificate. I know the process is more involved in Mexico and so pther places. If you decide to go with JA, then you really don't need to be married before hand. how does that work with jamaica? would you be able to tell me what the requirements are? also, how long do you have to wait for the marriage certificate.... and I guess it is legal in the US? thanks for all the answers... sorry for all of the questions!

Quote: Originally Posted by TA Jennifer Actually Sandals tends to be a little less expensive than Beaches! The operating costs for Beaches is higher as they have all the additional kids programs and such! thanks so much!

Quote: Originally Posted by sungoddess_08 I am SOO excited!! lol, just wanted to share my excitement with fellow brides!!!!!! congrats and good luck with your planning! btw, I noticed your wedding date is my FI's bday

Quote: Originally Posted by TA Dina Hi All! Just saw this and wanted to let you know that I'll be on the island in about a week and a half and this is one of the places I plan on visiting. I will give a full review on here when I get back. So check back over the next few weeks. If you have any specific questions I can try to answer for you before I leave or want me to check out while I'm there, email or PM me here. I would love to see pics of the resort!

congrats and good luck planning! choosing a hotel is the hardest part (well atleast for me it is! lol)

I just read this "The U.S. statute states that a marriage performed abroad which is valid under the laws of that country is generally accepted by any state. " So the answer would be yes. I am not sure if the resorts vary on requirements, but here are requirements I found when I looked it up: Notarized / certified copies of birth certificates Notarized / certified copies of passports Notarized / certified copies of passports of witnesses Single declaration ( translated in Spanish and legalized by an official Judge) Notarized / certified copies divorce papers ( if applicable ) Notarized / certified copies of death certificate ( if applicable) All documents have to be presented in Spanish and must be legalized by an official Judge and validated by the Consul of the Dominican Republic.

ambeato... do you think you could email me the info you have as well. [email protected] I was also looking into dreams but it is a lil pricey. Thanks so much and cant wait to hear your wedding review!

I saw someone mention in another thread that the hotel photographer at the Melia wasn't good, but not sure what the reasoning was. good luck with the rest of your planning!

do you know if the resort offers a beach ceremony NOT in the gazebo?

Quote: Originally Posted by Josie1073 I am getting married at Sandals Negril and we have 2 singles coming, the MOH and the BM. They are going to share a room just to save on costs even though they have only just met each other! We considered Beaches for them, as it is right next to the Sandals, but then they would only be allowed one day pass to join us for the wedding, and the other 4 days they are in Jamaica, they would have to stay on the Beaches property, or we would have to meet them off the resorts. We wanted both of them to enjoy time with us through the week, not just the day of the wedding, so they opted to share a room, as friends, at Sandals. Sandals Negril would have let them have their own rooms, but they didn't want to pay double occupancy. Hope this helps thanks! definitely helps! also, I meant to ask if BEACHES was cheaper than SANDALS (i put breezes but I was confused with all of these properties lol). thanks!