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I went to a DW last year, and received an OOT bag. More than half the stuff in the bag never got used. It was a nice gesture though. There are only 6 of us in total going to Jamaica, so my FI and I are planning and paying for an excursion off the resort as a thank you to the 4 guests - I think a cruise to Rick's Cafe. Plus, the BM and MOH will receive nice gifts at our going away dinner.

We had our engagement party in January of this year at a friend's Italian restaurant. It was a luncheon in the late afternoon - but 3 course sit down lunch - it was so good! We threw it ourselves for our families and close friends to meet. It was about 30 people at $22 per person. We did have a cash bar, and noted that on the invites. We figured that since it was the middle of the afternoon, most wouldn't be drinking anyway, and the lunch included non-alcoholic drinks. I hired a co-worker to be the photographer - she dabbles in amateur photography, and now I have wonderful pictures of both our families and friends. We didn't say anything about gifts, but did register just in case anyone asked - and some family did ask. We get married 12/2 of this year, and are having our AHR on 12/11, the day after we get back, at the same restaurant as the engagement party - this time a buffet dinner reception - we are circling back to the place where we first celebrated our upcoming union

well, ladies, I have not asked her, and I am glad I have not...turns out this couple hasn't even booked yet. They do have some time though (less than 4 months to go now but I have a feeling they won't book). So, now we are down to just 2 others coming with us, just as we thought from the beginning... Thanks for all of your input!

Welcome Hannah and congrats! I too am marrying in Negril at the Sandals resort. We just have 4 others coming with us. You will find a ton of useful information on this site. Happy planning!

Congrats and welcome to the forum! Good luck with all your last minute planning and have a wonderful time in Negril! My FI and I will be at Sandals Negril in December. You will have to post a review when you come back!

My WC in Miami told me that the only two colors they offer for BB weddings in the orchids is white or purple. I tried to push my way into other colors without paying for an upgrade, but no luck. Since my colors are hot pink and orange, and I am trying to save money, I am bringing real touch flowers for me and the wedding party. Plus, we can't take real flowers home anyway. No one will know the difference in the pictures

I agree - it's not tacky at all. We are having a sit down dinner at a friend's restaurant for about 50 people - but not doing any of the formal things a wedding reception usually entails. Hors d'oeuvres on a Friday night sounds just fine! Keeping costs down for us was extremely important as well.

My FI and I are getting married in December, and there will only be 6 of us in total in Jamaica. Most of our friends and family couldn't afford to go - we are having a dinner reception the day after we get back for all who couldn't attend. The four going with us are the closest friends, so I think having them there will make the day very special! The number of guests doesn't concern me, and there is a LOT less planning And it will absolutely be fun...we can't stop talking about it, including our four guests, and wish December was here already!

Congrats and welcome to the forum! We will be at Sandals Negril Jamaica the week after you for our 12/2 wedding. Happy planning!

Congrats and welcome to the forum! Your wedding is just around the corner! We will be in Negril in December. Fingers crossed for great weather - have fun with your final planning!

Congrats and welcome to the forum! I love Jamaica too - we are marrying in Negril in December. Happy planning!

Congrats and welcome to the forum from another Jamaica bride-to-be! Happy planning!

Hey Ginger, We are just doing the BB package and having our "reception" at one of the restaurants after the ceremony. We are a small group of just 6 people, so to us, spending money on a reception didn't make sense. We instead are booking an excursion the day after the wedding for our guests as a thank you for joining us in Jamaica

My FI and I had planned a big traditional wedding, but after dealing with drama right from the start, we ditched that idea and decided to have a DW! We invited our small families and the original wedding party, but only 4 people are coming with us. We instead will have an AHR for everyone the day after we get back. We knew our families weren't coming, but some of them were creating the drama from the start, so it is a sigh of relief to leave them behind...but I have to say it makes me sad that my mom won't be there (financial reasons only). Do what you feel is best and what will make you both happy, and in the end, it will be worth it! Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by mrs*j*2011 I am the 2011 bride and I actually got a voicemail from my WC this afternoon telling me they would honor the promo price on the photography package as long as I book and pay in full by this Wednesday. I will have to thank my TA tomorrow, whatever she did must have worked because they were not making any exceptions at all when we asked a few weeks ago. That's great news! So glad you are able to get in on the deal