melissa43

The bouquet is beautiful.  I am glad you are as happy as I was.  It is unbelieveable how real it looks.  Wed ideas is great and so easy to work with.

Originally Posted by beachbride0519 


Beautiful!!!! I got my flowers as well and they are beautiful. I just wish I had gone with the 10" bouquet instead of 8"...other than that I am more than pleased with the decision to go with wed ideas.com

My son loved the camp.  He is 8 years old.  I have to admit the first day I was a little nervous but he was so excited to be with other kids.

They have a list of all the activities and the times.  You can check on them any time.  When it was time for a new activity we were there

to see if he was OK and if he wanted to stay.  He always did.  The counsels are all very good.  He was always excited to see them.

We would like to go back.  It was a great place for us to have our time as well as my son having a great time.

I hope this helps.

Melissa

That is a great idea putting the calla lilies with the orchids they give you.  It will look really pretty. 

Originally Posted by beachbride0519 

Here's the one I got !!

 

 

And I ordered these for my MOH...

 

 

I am actually going to take the Callas for my MOH and take the fresh orchids that Beaches gives you and put them together.
 

 

Melissa,

Where are you flying out of?  I flew AA out of JFK.  I prefer that terminal vs Jet Blue' terminal  which was the other option.

Melissa

I would love to see what you ordered.  I hope you are as excited as I was. 
 

Originally Posted by beachbride0519 

I just ordered mine from them today!! I oly ordered an 8" though. I'm sure that will be big enough. I can't wait to get it!! ))

HI,

I kept my bouquet in the box that wedideas.com had shipped it in and put it in a carry on bag.  It was is light so we were able to pack other things in the carry on.  I hope this helps.

Melissa 

Originally Posted by AlexaB731 

Hey Lizzdee I am also planning on bringing OTT bags and I was wondering how did you travel with them?? And also for other brides that brought their own bouquets how did you guys travel with those?
 

 

My bouquet was not real.  It was from wedideas.com.  They are the natural touch flowers.  The bouquet is 10".

I can't express how happy I was.  Everyone thought it was real.  Even Ileana from TI thought it was.

Originally Posted by beachbride0519 

Congrats Melissa43!!! Your pictures are amazing!!! It makes me even more excited for our big day!!

 

I loved your bouquet as well. Is that real or silk? And what size is it? I'm still trying to figure out what i'm doing with my bouquet.

Wendy,

I loved all of the locations.  We went to 2 places. 

The dock, colored buildings and palm trees and all next to each other. 

Then we drove about 15 mins to the next location on the beach. 

Melissa
 

Originally Posted by wendy5512 

I hit reply too soon...

 

Melissa43,

 

We are also booked for a Trash the Dress session with Ileana. I am so excited! 

 

What were your favorite locations around the island during your photo shoot?

 

Thanks!  Wendy

Melissa,

We did the exact same thing.  We had a wedding planned.  It started to become something I did not want.  The guess list was growing and we were fighting over everything.

We decided to cancel the wedding and eloped with my 8 year old son.  We had the best time.  I would not have changed anything.  There is nothing negative I can say about

our experience.  We are hoping to go back next year. 

Melissa

Originally Posted by mmb13111 

Thanks you!!

 

Question, did anyone go with just them and there kid(s) ? Did you still have a great time? anything positive, negative? Thank you 

The bottom one is from TI. 

Hi!

We also  go back on a week ago.  My experience was little different than Lizzdee.  We eloped with my 8 year old son.

We also stayed in the CV.  We were in the Caicos room on the 3rd floor.  We had a small view of the ocean.  It was perfect for us.

I agree that you do no need to spend the money on the room.  We were never in it.  This resort was perfect for all of us.

My son loved going to the camp and we were able to have some alone time as well as family time.

Ivette was our planner at the resort.  She was great.  We were were married on the beach.  My son gave me away, he was also

the ring bearer and best man.  He was awesome. 

I had my hair and makeup done by Shenque Perfections and loved it.  She is very nice and quick. 

Our pastor was also great.  He was both serious and funny.  The script was not religious at all.  We did a sand ceremony to make sure my son was included.  I brought my own script.  The one they have does not include a child. 

We did not have a reception, only the 1/2 hr cocktail hour.  This was plenty for us.  We did have dinner at Schooners that night.  Personally

I like Barefoot by the Sea better. 

Since we eloped, I did get the small package of prints and the video.  Bond was our photographer.  Surprisingly they came out good.

I also hired Ileana from TI.  I loved going around the island for the photographs. 

We loved everything about our wedding and trip.  We are hoping to go back next year. 

Here are some pictures from the resort. 

Hi,

I got the template from my  WC.   

Originally Posted by Jsquared 2012 

Does anyone have a template for the affidavit or spinster ship and bachelorhood?? Please help  

Hi,

My bouquet was $100.  I got the 10" round.  It is similar to the NT orchids & calla mix they have pictured on their website.  They wrapped it in the fushia/magenta ribbon.   I did not purchase anything else.  It is only my FI and son.  I ordered an extra boutinneer for my son from Beaches.

The orchids wedideas used will match the boutinneers from Beaches. 

Which one did you fall in love with? 

I am now wondering how I am going to transport the bouquet. 

FYI

I got my bouquet in a few weeks. 

Melissa

Originally Posted by beachbride0519 

Melissa,

 

Thank you so much for posting about the bouquet! I have been looking into bouquets online but was hesitant to purchase one in case it came out looking very "fake"...I can't see your actual bouquet because I don't have privilages yet (I have to stop being a lurker! LOL) but I went on wedideas.com website and found a bouquet I fell in love with and I think I'm going to buy. How much was yours? Did you purchase any others for the bridal party? Or boutinneers?

 

Thanks again for the post!!

I receive my natural touch bouquet from wedideas.com.  All I can say is WOW!!  I was very hestitant about ordering a fake bouquet but did not want to spend the money to upgrade my bouquet.  Beaches charges way too much.    I wanted calla lillies and orchids. I had read about wedideas on this forum and how past brides were very happy.  I would recommend using wedideas using the natural touch flowers.  They did excactly what I wanted.  They are very easy to deal with.  The whole experience was great.  MY BOUQUET LOOKS REAL.  IT IS BEAUTIFUL!! 

Hi,

Roxy is on maternity leave.  I am also waiting for pricing.  My new contact is Dexter.  His email is [email protected].

Hope this helps. 

I thought the arch was $350. 

Originally Posted by AlexaB731 

hey girls I need some help.. I am waiting for Roxy to get back to me on some pricing.  But does anyone know the price of an archway for the beach with colored sheets/curtains. I know the archway its self goes for $250 but wasn't sure if anyone had the answer to that question. I am looking to have an archway with pink and orange sheets. =]

 

 

Hi and welcome. 

I now have Dexter.   He took Roxy's place while she is on maternity leave.  I only  had 1 planning session with Roxy.  I did not get a follow up email from her.  I will need to touch base with him.

I hope he is not pushy.  She was not.  She was very open to any discussions and questions. The only time I felt like she was a little pushy was to book a photograper.  I booked TI but did not tell them.  I have read from previous brides that the Beaches photographers will not take any good pictures if they know you have hired an outside vendor.  I told them I did not want a package.

I will pay for each.  I also booked Shenique for my hair and make up. I did not want to take a chance on not getting a good person from beaches.   

Originally Posted by Jsquared 2012 

1st....Brandy... Who did ur hair/makeup from spa?? Session w/ BTI is a day after wedding need one day for shenique other for beaches spa...

 

Krys.... Anymore info. About locals?? Proximity from beaches resort?? Walking distance? Or cab/jeep ride away....?? Are locals set up for bargaining prices?? How are prices? Heard beaches is ridiculously inflated... Same everywhere??Or are they set?? What to expect?

 

Cepreto--when was promo offered for pix??

 

Anyone..... Does anyone have Dexter as WP ?? Assuming he took Monica's position??

 

Thanks  ladies/gents:)

 

 

Has anyone inquire or had a sand ceremony?  I want to include my son in the ceremony.  I think to know if containers for the  sand ceremony are packed for you once the ceremony is done.  Can you pick the color of the sand?  Are the containers nice?  I can't tell exactly what they look like from the brochure.  

I saw a thread about the scripts.  When I talk to Roxy, will she be able to provide the scripts.  I would like one that is more family oriented since I am including my 8 year old son.  This is one of the reason we chose Beaches.  We want him to be a big part of the wedding. 

Is Shane your WC?   I also never thought about asking for the script.  That's a great idea.

Thank you so much!
 

Originally Posted by Kendall 

Okay - let's try this again. 

 

 

 

 

 

Affidavit for Turks Caicos.doc

Jess,
I would love it...

Thank you 

Originally Posted by beachbride0519 

I have the affidavit if you would like me to email it to you! Monica had sent it to me months ago. Let me know

 

~Jess

 

I am trying to find a template or something for the affidavit of spinstership and bachelorhood.  Does anyone have any suggestions?

I have no idea what to right. 

Thank you

Mdcoug,

I would also be very intersted if they will change the BB bouquet by adding a few stems and changing to a round design.  I also would love the island paradise floral arrangement but not for $450.   Deod
Does anyone know if they would change the BB bouquet to round with the magenta orchids?  The package offers a round red rose bouquet but I would want the orchids.

Originally Posted by wendy5512 

Mdcoug,

 

I asked about upgrading the BB flowers to the Island Paradise ones (pinks, oranges, yellows).  I was told the bouquet is $450, and the boutonniere is $25.  I am guessing most of the upgrades run about the same, but I remember reading someone else just added some more stems to the existing bouquet or did a round one instead of long, and it was about an $85 upgrade.  Let us know what you hear when you have your call with Roxi

Thank you Wendy for the insight.  This is very helpful.  I am going to do what you suggested. Tell her what I am interested in then have her email me an invoice.

As it gets closer to my date I will confirm the add ons. 

Originally Posted by wendy5512 

RachelBride and Melissa43, 

 

I think you both were wondering about Roxi, the new WC in Miami since Monica now has a different position.  I had my call with her last month, and suspect she is as helpful as any person who reads a script and works on a sales commission.  I was excited and tried to go off script and she asked me to wait until the end to ask any questions.  I asked her some questions at the end, such as whether the Beaches Island BBQ Party is still on Friday evenings since it looks like I will only have a group of 9 rooms and won't get the "free" welcome/ reception dinner, and she said she'd have to call the resort directly to find out about that; I asked her to do so, but I never heard back from her.  I really wish I had used a travel agent versus calling the Beaches 800 number to make my initial booking, but I know it will all turn out fine.  I am really grateful for all the good advice, suggestions and inspiration from everyone on this site.  YAY!

 

I asked about the floral upgrades, and she said she could look into it if I gave her a code from the floral brochure, acting like it was a hassle.  Try not to get frustrated, and don't pay for anything during your consultation call.  Let her draw up an invoice and email it to you to think about.  Then you can see how much all the extras add up to so you can weigh the pros and cons of the add-ons before calling back to finalize anything.  I think I remember reading in earlier posts that you really don't have to finalize anything until you arrive unless you are upgrading flowers, but I defer to the past Beaches brides who can definitely guide us better

I was wondering how everyone's planning session with Roxi has been.  I have a meeting scheduled in a few weeks.