breeze616

Congrats! everything looks great! Thanks for posting.

Hi Ladies! FYI - my dress is finally complete! I sent in two rounds of changes and got the last set of pics yesterday. I have paid up and they will be sending it off!

 

I am pretty happy with it - my one issue is that you can see the seam above the gathers at the waist. But I know I can get my mom to sew the gathers so they cover it along with whatever other adjustments are needed - I just want it here!

 

Here are the final pics:

 

 

 

 

Originally Posted by delgadot 

 

Hello everyone I have been on this site reading through this wonderful forum and getting so much information from everyone. I have a question and I am hoping someone will be able to answer me...If you hire an outside DJ for the reception do you still have to pay the $450 price for the resort DJ or can you just pay the $125 day pass fee?

 

I am asking because I think I read that a bride had a friend DJ and she still had to pay the $450 for the resort DJ....

 

I dont think you would have to pay the resort DJ if you aren't using him. I think NegrilB used the eqiupment and her own DJ so I would ask her. Go to her wedding review in the 'old' wedding reviews section and post the question to her. She's very responsive.

 

I agree with everyone else in waiting to book. The best time I think is about 6 months before. We booked about 5.5 months before leaving and my guests are paying $1304 w/tax & air for the Beach hotel. We fly from Toronto with West Jet. West Jet has flights everyday from Toronto - Montego bay, so don't worry about planes selling out

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Originally Posted by jonesr1979 

Thats rediculous you have to pay to have someone drop something off for the wedding!

 

Oh well not like we can do anything about it lol

 

 

Jones - If they are just dropping off, you don't have to pay... (at least at the Beach resort) I was told that my florist doesn't need a permit to come and set up my centerpieces...

Originally Posted by sxcT 

 

I'd like to get in on this.  Such a cute idea.  I was considering the blue one but I don't think the timing would work for me with the bride before me so....clear it is.

 

1) I would like to join the 'dc22173's CLEAR starfish line-up'

2) 11/15/11 - 11/24/11

3) Riviera Maya, MX

 

Thanks!!  Yay how exciting.

 

You're In!

 

Best of luck on your special day Jess!! Can't wait to hear all about it!
 

Looks great Thanks for sharing

WOW!! Cindx this was totally worth the wait LOVE your swarofski necklace, and your cake letters are awesome! Cant wait to see pics on your return!!

MarzM your dress is gorg

Originally Posted by Leilanii 

 

Hi Toiinlove

 

I did manage to find one his name is Noel Sylvester. Website address is:

 

www.nasweddingphotography.com

 

He's very quick in responding to his email and sent me a price package. I am just not sure if I like the quality of the videos I've seen on his website yet. I'm still searching around and am considering flying a videographer to Jamaica instead....(for the right price that is).

 

Good Luck!!

 

Do let me know if you've found one as well k?

 

Thanks!!

This is the first actual videographer I've seen in Jamaica - can I ask what he quoted you?

Thanks so much for sharing!

This is wonderful information - saves me the headache of making them! I asked for 50 and she asked me to come pick them up as that was too many to send out oh well, guess that next time I'm in the city I'll stop by...

Hey Everyone - incase you didn't see it there is a thread for all the Iberostar Rose Hall Brides. Better to keep everything in one place for easier planning

 

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/34054/iberostar-rose-hall-brides-post-all-info-questions-here

Hey Everyone - incase you didn't see it there is a thread for all the Iberostar Rose Hall Brides. Better to keep everything in one place for easier planning

 

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/34054/iberostar-rose-hall-brides-post-all-info-questions-here

Hey Everyone - incase you didn't see it there is a thread for all the Iberostar Rose Hall Brides. Better to keep everything in one place for easier planning

 

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/34054/iberostar-rose-hall-brides-post-all-info-questions-here

Hey Everyone - incase you didn't see it there is a thread for all the Iberostar Rose Hall Brides. Better to keep everything in one place for easier planning

 

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/34054/iberostar-rose-hall-brides-post-all-info-questions-here

Love your colours. Thanks for posting!

Great thread thanks for sharing.

Originally Posted by Tina5978 

 

You're welcome Kimberly.

 

Breeze thats really not too bad hun.  You've already accomplished a lot.  Are you doing OOT bags?  I was just at Target and thinking of all the $.97 items I could buy but gosh when does it ever end lol.

 

Other than the taxi guy does Nicole have any other transportation options?

Gosh, thanks Tina. It doesnt feel like I've accomplished a lot, although I'm sure I have

 

I am doing OOT bags, I've already got alot of customized items and print items done (beach bags, tide-to-go, bottle openers, travel sewing kits, postcards and bookmarks) I'd like to add a few of those small packs of immodium/tylenol/etc, some bug spray, a beach ball and the welcome brochure... which I still have to do.

 

Originally Posted by blingbling 

 

Has anyone used (or planning on using) parasols instead of bouquets for the BM's?  Just wondering how they would work with the windy weather in Jamaica?  Any of the brides have pictures with the parasols?  Thanks!

I've seen lot sof the mexico brides use them, but I don't think I've seen many JA brides - try searching 'parasol riu' in the 'old' wedding reviews sections, there are a TON of ocho rios riu brides and I'm sure someone must-of used parasols!

I think you should get both Cindx, and maybe while you are PMing Kathie you can ask her to confirm with DWbridetobe that shipping will work out? Lemme know how it goes. Thanks!

Originally Posted by asheeki 

 

Hey everyone!

 

I have heard that the resorts DJ is not all that based on a bride that got married there late last year so thats my reason, for florist i am speaking with Natalie and she seems very reasonable and offers a great price does a fabulous job she was the one i got this set up photo from. Also very nice girl to work with she has been doing weddings for years she tells you all the scoop. I like the idea of the trip for the guest i met a driver while in Jamaica very nice clean bus christian, honest, clean looking person and he was giving us super deals. I arrangrd for him to pick up my friends at the airport and we will be doing like a day out together and he gives everyone a bottle of rum after as a thank you gift, i think thats cool he gets any size bus we want. I told Natalie about him she used him and said he is great she is using him for any transfers she is doing.Guys i am also doing  jamaican welcome gifts i will post a photo. Ooops i nearly forgot to share details with you for the for the florist you can email Natalie at [email protected] and for welcome gifts [email protected]  the drivers name is Jermain his number is 876-783-2975.   

Hi Asheeki, Thanks so much for that driver's information - getting to the ziplining was another concern I hadn't solved yet so I will definitely be giving him a call. Thanks!

 

Originally Posted by Tina5978 

 

Nikki,

My FI and family love to dance so having a reputable DJ for me is a big deal.  I've also given a great deal of thought when it comes to my ceremony songs and I honestly do not want to have to stress about it.  I want to be able to just give the DJ my list and an idea of what kind of music we like and trust that he will do the rest.  The reviews on here regarding the resort DJ are really not the greatest and not ones that I am comfortable bypassing.  I thought of an IPod but then didn't think it would be fair to have someone that spent so much money to be a part of our special day mandate an ipod all day.  Upon reading Breeze's comment I decided this would suit us and our day.

 

Breeze,

I've thought of taking everyone to Rick's Cafe in Negril for the rehearsal dinner but couldn't figure out for the life of me how I would get everyone there lol.  Definitely going to give it some more thought.  

 

So far I have the resort, TA taking care of all of the arrangements, save the dates are done and in the mail this coming Thursday, the photographer, the dj, music and my dress.  I guess most of my "big" stuff is taken care of with the exception of Jewelry.  Now just to find the best deal on invites (passports & boarding passes), OOT bags, bridal attire, weekend itinerary, decor, and a charity to donate to in Jamaica instead of giving out favors.  

 

Hope everyone's planning is going well 

 

Hi Tina, We will do our rehersal dinner at one of the resort restaurants - nothing special really! My guests seem to want to have 'their own time' for their vacation, so I'm not planning much for them except the one outing. I do plan on giving them all information on different outings though, and better pricing/contacts than I'm sure the resort has. It will be in my welcome brochure.

 

sounds like you have definetly figured out most of the big stuff! Especially for a wedding in May! I leave in less than 3 months and I still have these big things to do:

 

1) finish the invites (STDs went out a long time ago)

2) pick out GM clothes

3) BD shoot (do it? dont do it?)

4) Eshoot! (date has been re-scheduled 3 times cuz of weather - arg!)

6) create my honeymoon registry

7) order wedding bands! (I need to give them my Ering so they fit together and I need to wait till after the Eshoot to do it! Arg!!)

8) book group excursion

 

plus about a million other little things. Get as much done as possible in the beginning ladies. Its NEVER to early.

 

Originally Posted by Tina5978 

 

If you check his face-book it seems like they did a wedding together recently and Paula also sent another bride his way recently.  You have no idea how happy I am that I read this, I'm so excited .  Breeze are you having a beach party?  Sorry if I've already asked you.  

 

 

I want to have a beach party and fire dancers.  I also want to have a welcome party and possibly a bonfire after the rehearsal dinner.  Not sure if I'm going overboard 

Hey Tina,

 

I'm not having a beach party, just doing the rehearsal dinner for the bridal party and were taking all my guests on an outing. Probebly ziplining! Luckily I have a pretty adventurous group - even my 76 year old Grandmother just finished 'adventure camp' in Vancouver where she did trapeze, rock climbing, etc. Shes Awesome.

 

I thought about a beach party or incorporating a bonfire at the reception, but I don't think we'd have time for it anyways. Music and excessive noise has to be shut-down on the beach by 11pm as per Jamaica by-laws.

 

Originally Posted by NikkiT. 

 

Tina and Breeze,

 

Hello my ladies!  I wanted to ask you guys why you decided against the resort DJ?  I thought I was done with everything until you guys hired outside DJs.  Now I am super concerned because I really want to have a great reception so of course music is super important! Let me know what's going on!

 

 

Thanks,

 

Nikki

It was awhile ago that I was looking at the resort music situation - but I seem to remember that most of the brides did the Ipod thing, which I didn't want to do. I think one bride used the DJ and was not happy at all - but that might have been another resort. lol.

Really? I didn't see their refferal on there! That's fabulous, I'm so glad I chose him. I've seen a lot of good reviews about sungold and their work really speaks for itself. I'm sure you have no worries there! And you're right, that they recommend Kevan says a lot.