JenArge

Hello! Just wanted to start by saying these are all my opinions and if someone booked somewhere else I am not trying to offend anyone! So I went on a "scouting" trip to Grand Bahama in March to book my venue ect. I read a ton on here and was so excited to see these places in person. So here I go (I apologize in advance for the length) 1) Viva Wyndham: This is where we stayed (it's all inclusive and they had a great buy 2 night get 2 free). So let me first off say we did bad planning because we went during spring break but this was my only vacation time. I can't tell if the service we got was due to spring break rush or just them. They were nice because when we first got there we were told to put our bags down and they "pre-checked" us in because our room wouldn't be ready till 3pm. They gave us the bands so we could eat drink use the beach ect. Despite the spring breakers I liked the resort. The beaches are full of palm trees and are beautiful. There is plenty to due between the trapeze, nightly shows, non motorized water equipment, dance lessons ect. Yeah the entertainment isn't top notch but it's something to do. They also did go out of their way to give us a room away from the majority of the spring breakers, and the staff treated us different by giving us real glass glasses instead of the spring break plastic cups. They were really nice to my mom, and kept apologizing for the spring breakers. The rooms also were clean and well put together however the decor was kinda over the top. BRIGHT Tropical fish on the bed spreads and walls (not my cup of tea). The bathrooms through were big, clean, and great water pressure (I have naturally curly hair-pressure is everything!). So the negatives....when we did get there early we decided to ask about wedding packages and location ect. They sent us to 2 different people who finally handed us a binder full of pieces of misc paper and told us to look through it and ask any questions after. No wedding coordinator or anything. Even before I went to GB I had a hard time getting in touch with someone at the Wyndham to set up a meeting. So basically it was kinda crapy service. We even asked if someone could show us where the ceremony would take place and all we got was "later they could". We were hassled more by the lady wanting to sell timeshares then getting help for the wedding. Also the "reception" sites were kinda small. (one was the chinese restaurant they have-Bamboo) Bamboo is all white and really a blank canvas so it does have potential. HOWEVER I do have to throw in the fact that when we had dinner there the linens were FILTHY! Stains everywhere. Besides that the food overall at the Wyndham was ok. Most times it was lukewarm (my moms biggest complaint) but it was by no means horrible. I actually thought it was fine for an all inclusive. Ok well I realize I'm lengthy so I'll post Pelican Bay next.....

Hate to be nosey but the AI is for how many days?? I'm going tomorrow to scout and am going to Our Lucaya Reef Village on Thursday. Also what made you choose an independent WC?? I'm still so new and am so nervous about booking and making horrible mistakes! Thank god for the forum!

Looks great! You make me motivated to start mine...I hear so many things about vistaprint...can't wait to find out on my own!

I think we all start out overwhelmed but this forum is a dream come true. Soon you will be on here daily with a wicked addiction but you will soon see all the support to make planning painless. Good luck!

I'm going to look at resorts on Monday!!! Pelican Bay is on Wednesday and would love to hear about your experiences!

Thanks for the great advice! I'll let you know how it goes. I'm going on Monday to the Bahamas to book a venue and hopefully have the STD out soon!

love the colors!

Absolutely beautiful!

Was looking for lounge chair towels for the OOT bags (then prob do our two towels with Mrs and Mrs). Anyway just wondering if anyone knows a place to get reasonable towels...I'm really only finding them for 35 each....Thanks in advance!

Thank you thank you thank you!!!! Love it! Great price! You truly made my day

Representing the Bronx..... getting married in the Bahamas!

Congrats and enjoy all the useful info!

We already have our heart set on a photographer for our Bahama wedding....however after looking around for pics to include on our website ect...we notice maybe some engagement pics would help. We are currently in NYC and are planning on spending most of our photo budget on the wedding photos, so any recommendations on reasonable simple photographers in new york? Thanks ladies!

I love the idea...they are so cute!!! My friend did similar photo centerpieces but each table was picture of her friend/family who were at that table. Love it

Custom Suits : Studiosuits.com, Custom Suits | Designer Suits This place is super reasonable and they have black linen suits! The best of both worlds if you want black and light weight!!! Hope this helps

Love the bags!!!! They are super cute...do you already have the fillers?

Thanks for the great tips...I'm in the same boat and was really wondering how to word both. I'm going to send the Save the date with both dates and then just also include the website which will explain more prior to the formal invite. Good luck ladies!

Congrats! Trust me there is plenty to read!!!!! Enjoy planning

Truly Amazing!!!

Congrats! Glad to chose to join! Happy Planning

Thanks guys!!! You make me feel better standing up to my soon to be mother in law!!!

Ok so I am a tad older than my FI and there is a little difference of opinions regarding the wedding party. I have always dreamed of a small wedding with a single maid of honor. He however is one of his first friends to be married and thinks he HAS to ask his 4 best friends plus his brother as his best man. Obviously we are going to be un-even! I just don't want to open the bag of worms by picking a "few" extra girls (I have two sister in laws on my side and 3 sisters on his not to mention my home friends, college friends, med school friends, and work friends) HELP!!!!! Does it matter if it's uneven? Can I just make the extra guys more "usher" like?? Any help

Gongrats!! there is so much information around here....get ready to be on the computer for hours!!

Very sweet! Congrats

I'm May 2011 ( over a year!!) I actually feel with my job ect its not enough time but I do seem to fill every single free moment looking around here and planning little things. Good luck with your planning! We are here!