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Quote: Originally Posted by Loveisintheair Hello Ladies, I am happy to answer your questions! It was fabulous. Well, We did our very first dance on the beach after the cermony. We brought our own music on CD for the ceremony. I had one for pre-ceremony just to play and another for the actual cermeony. After we marched down the aisle and took a few pictures, we just heard one of our songs and started dancing. As far as semi-private reception, you cannnot play your own music. The restaurant has some background music and then the beach party is right by the restaurant and you start hearing that as well. I am not sure which music it was but right after the bouquet toss we started dancing again. As far as bouqet toss. I wanted to do it on the beach after the ceremony but forgot :-( But it worked out perfectly. My photog came back right before the cake cutting to take pictures of the cake cutting. So after the cake cutting we called all single ladies and did the bouqet toss. I think space depends on the number of people in attendance. There is a new size space by your table with no chairs that was perfect for the toss. We did not have a reception and it worked out well for our group. No one expected it and no one missed it. We had spent so much time during the trip with everyone as a group that it was not missed. And like I said before I was EXHAUSTED!!! And so were many of my guess. I did see a wedding that a beach side reception but it was extremely windy and a little chilly so it wasn't really lively but I am sure they had a good time. This is long but here is my two cents. If you have the extra money and feel that your wedding is not complete without go for it but don't feel that it will diminsh your wedding day in any means if you don't. All of our guest had an amazing time. And I even have a few that say if they get married they will do the exact same thing. Thanks!! This is very helpful and I appreciate your 2 cents. I still have time to think about this but I'll keep your advice in mind.

Marie, you have been so helpful. Thank you!! I seriously can't wait to hear how things go for you, it sure is coming up quick! I wish you all the best and that your day is perfect.

Thanks Marie! That's very helpful information!!

Your wedding looked beautiful and it looked like you had a great time. Your TTD pictures are hot! Photographer is really talented. Thanks for sharing your pictures!

Quote: Originally Posted by Marie HA!!!!!!! You should see my to do list, Im feeling very over whelmed,....and moody lol....I still wanna write our ceremony, get wedding music for our ipod, groomsmen gifts, find a pic of a nice cake, hair style,- to bring along with me....gotta get wedding shoes, earrings...find fi shoes, belt, shirt...decide on songs to dance to for us, Im still looking at beach clothing in stores, still need a carry on.....gotta finsih the fans, order travel mugs, create welcome letter etc etc etc-the list goes on....panick attack...between work, and the gym-Im t-totally stressed out-all this wedding stuff has my head in a spin! Now I gotta figure out how to pack it all too... Ohh Marie, I feel your pain!! Although, I still have some time on my hands so I can't fully relate to the last minute stuff you're experiencing right now. I've been trying to plan so that I minimize my freakout session that is sure to come as we get closer to November. I think I have a few of the things you have listed completed but now I'm on my FI to get his attire together. He keeps making the mistake of thinking "I have 7 months so I have lots of time" and I keep telling him "Good luck finding shorts in October!" LOL... I'm also quite amazed at the people who think that planning a DW takes away all the stress that "normal" brides have... HA! If only they knew!! Good luck Marie, and I can't wait to hear all about your experience when you return. I have been learning so much from brides who have gone before me.

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrs.D Actually we got a price for a direct flight out of Moncton... :-) That's awesome! I think it makes a big difference that you're flying in April. We're getting married in November so they are not doing many direct flights during that time, especially to Jamaica. Oh well, I say, because it was a good excuse to go to Ontario and see my family. Many of them are not able to attend the wedding in Jamaica, so the reception will be a nice way to see all of them. Have a great time!

Quote: Originally Posted by jo2011 Im from NB and going to be a feb 2011 bride )) Have you decided on your location yet?

Quote: Originally Posted by DelightfulDani Cant wait until i get enough point to see this.. Delightful, I hear you!! I still don't have enough posts to open attachments. I did, however, directly email Michael for his price list and he was really good about responding. After seeing his price list I had a bunch of questions which I emailed him and, again, he was really good about getting back to me. You can get his contact information from his website at: best images

Congratulations!! You've come to a GREAT place! There is soo much information here that will help you with the details and give you some great ideas you may not have considered. Everyone here is so helpful. All the best to you and your FI as you plan this exciting event.

Quote: Originally Posted by barbiegirl_27 Yeah Atlantic Canada! I'm in Halifax! We've finally just secured our date for Dreams Tulum Feb 2, 2011. Now we're just waiting to find out about pricing! -Anita That's awesome! What made you decide on that location? We chose Jamaica because it was in our budget and we didn't have to worry about blood work or translation services. Feb 2011, eh? The time will fly! I started planning in Aug 2009 and at that time a year seemed such a long time away but before I knew it, it's like 8 months away and time is ticking. I'm trying to get the FI to figure out his attire while the spring/summer stuff is out. He seems to think he's got LOTS of time because we're not getting married until November. I've said to him, good luck finding shorts in October! LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrs.D Right here! :-) from NB! Wow, your wedding is close!! Have a great time! What airport are you flying out of? We found Fredericton/Moncton insanely high so we thought we would go out of Bangor.. but.... a friend is hosting a reception in Ontario for us (I'm originally from there) so we're driving to Ontario and flying out of Buffalo. I couldn't believe the difference in price by flying out of the US.

Quote: Originally Posted by Loveisintheair I just came back and had a Saturday wedding and did not do the party after the semi-reception. Let me tell you why we decided against and I will tell you about the beach party. 1. We did not want to take away that much time from our guest trip 2. Only half the group drink so thought it was a waste of money to pay $15 person to have it which was for the bar to be opened. 3. The resort had a beach party so people could go to that. Let me tell how it worked out.....GREAT! By the time the sit down was over everyone was tired including us!! I could have not imagined one more thing to do afterwards. The younger group went back to to their rooms and changed and went to the beach party. It was cool nothing to rave over but we had a good time as a group. Laughing, clapping and talking about about the wedding. I kept my dress on and everyone congratulate us everywhere we went. On thing to remember my ceremony was about 35 minutes long plus everyone stayed about another 45 minutes taking pictures and dancing. We had good music playing in the background. It was at 4pm so everything was back to back with the ceremony and the dinner. All this to say that it is no big deal if you don't have something else planned afterwards and go with beach party. No one knows the difference and they are just happy to be there with you. We did our first dance after the ceremony and bouquet toss after dinner in the restaurant during cake cutting and it was a blast! Congratulations, Loveisintheair, on your wedding. I can't wait to see your pictures. Also, thank you for this bit of feedback. I've been on the fence about having a reception/dance after our wedding and I've been leaning on forgetting about it. I don't think we'll have enough people to really justify planning/budgeting $15/person when most people won't even dance/drink. May I ask you a few questions about doing the first dance at the restaurant? Did you find there was enough room for you to do that? How did you transition from dinner to dance without it being awkward? Did you bring your own CD player or IPod connection to the restaurant? Did you have a few songs for your guests to get up and dance with you? I'm really interested in how you had the first dance at the restaurant. The first dance and the father/daughter dance are really important to me and I don't want to miss that opportunity but I didn't know how to incorporate it without putting on a full beach reception after the dinner.

Quote: Originally Posted by Marie Let's face it....the white chairs DO INDEED make the set up look a whole lot prettier....or at least I think they do. All along I said "chairs? who cares about the chairs...Im not paying for nicer chairs...." I thought all the fuss was foolish, and waste of money...but now....now that Im 6 weeks away from my own wedding....you btter believe Im getting those white chairs lol.........may just get the fold out ones...may or may not use the sahs...but either way, Im not using the brown ones. After spending this last year looking at all the pics of everyones ceremony-I agree that the white chairs totally look like they're worth the few extra bucks.....its ridculous that we have to pay for nicer chairs lol..but I guess thats how they make their money......having said that-Im so sick of guests thinking we are not paying for a thing down there......they dont understand why we're getting a professional photographer, dont understand wh we re videoing it...cant believe the price for hair, flowers, people to eat at a private meal and to drink etc etc...you all know the cots Im talking about...its just so annoying when people make comments about how we're "getting away so cheap"....and here I am paying 300 bucks for people to sit in a nice chair......ok, theres my vent lol...sorry-Im finding myself vent sooo much about everything now that we 're so close to our date........ Right back to the chairs.....I like the white ones lol Marie, I totally love your rant, I was like "right on, sista!" The guests just don't get it, do they? About the chairs, yeah, I agree with that too.. I didn't want to pay extra for something like chairs but the pictures in this thread totally changed my mind. And heck, I only plan to do this once so I might-as-well splurge a little. Good luck with your wedding in 6 weeks, I still have just over 7 months..

Quote: Originally Posted by Marie I just reread my documents from Michael at the photoshop and it says that tax was included in his rate. I plan on asking Chadlyn about it in emails soon-if I hear Ill let you know....we're only 6 weeks away.... That's great Marie, thanks! I'd appreciate any information you can send my way. 6 weeks away, that's exciting! Are you going crazy with last minute plans or have you been pretty organized?

Does anyone know of any good Classical Musicians in Jamaica who would be willing to play at a wedding? My FI and I are particularly fond of this type of music but would prefer to hire local musicians rather than use a CD. Thanks!

Hey, wondering if I have any fellow Atlantic Canada brides? I'm getting married in Jamaica in November 2010. Thought I would check on how planning is going with brides on this side of the country.

Quote: Originally Posted by miznunu2010 Ill try to find it for you but it is L shaped. Its sort of weird because the bride and groom and turned at one angle, then the rest of the people is in a long row. Dont seems great for socializing but it will do. Do they use the "L" shape for weddings with less than 12 people? I was thinking it would be nice to sit in the middle on one side of the table. We're going to be a small group.

Yeah, it would be nice if it was clear on the website. Does anyone know how much the tax would be? I'd rather plan for it then not. Thanks!

Congrats! Sounds like an awesome time! Enjoy the rest of your stay and I can't wait to see your pictures!

congratulations!! I'm so glad you had a good time. Thanks so much for reassuring us future ROR brides that it is a great place.

That's a great story and you've got a great man!! I LOVE how he totally respected your wishes to have your friends & family included. That was awesome. I wish you all the best!!

Thanks so much for sharing your pictures. I really appreciate the pictures of the Seagrape because that's where we're planning on having our reception. Thanks also for coming back to this forum to answer our questions. It's a huge help! Congrats on your one year anniversary, too!

Thanks so much for providing us with this information! it's so helpfu. You actually saved me a bunch of time. I had already contacted Jan's and liked the prices she quoted me. I'm not even going to bother with the others because you've already done the work and I think I'll stick with Jan's. Thank you for that!!

congrats! Glad things turned out so great for you, I hope I have the same experience at the ROR.

I wish I could see this attachment. I've researched online and can't find what I'm looking for. It sounds like this attachment is exactly what I need. Better start posting more, I guess.