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    Iberostar Rose Hall Brides - Post all info/questions here!

    in Jamaica Accommodations & Site

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    I am leaving tomorrow morning and am so nervous. I have emailed Nicole several times over the last few weeks with last minute questions and concerns. Unfortunately, I have not heard back from her yet. I really hope that things work out and go as planned once I'm in at the resort. I guess there is no sense in stressing about it now... Anyway, I will be sure to post a review and pics when I get home.

     

     

    Thanks for all the help over the last year! I couldn't have done it without all the people on this forum.

     

     

    Sincerely,

    Chanelle

    Iberostar Rose Hall Brides - Post all info/questions here!

    in Jamaica Accommodations & Site

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    Hi ladies,

    I'm using my bridesmaid flowers for my centre pieces. We're only 35 people so I want to rent out 5 vases and put the 5 bridesmaid bouquets in the vases so that they double as centre pieces. I called Tai Flora 2 weeks ago to see if I could rent the vases from them but have not heard back from them. Any other suggestions as to where I can get 5 vases? I really don't want to bring them from Canada.

     

     

    Iberostar Rose Hall Brides - Post all info/questions here!

    in Jamaica Accommodations & Site

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    Starrysim,

    I'm doing a semi private reception at Calabash and then renting out the disco from 830-1030 for speeches, first dance etc... The disco opens up to the public after 1030 and I'm fine with finishing the night off with other resort guests. As long as having other resort guests there doesn't bother you, you and your guests can dance until the disco shuts down :)

    I hope this helps

     

    Originally Posted by starrysim View Post

    Hi girls!  The first time I posted this it kind of got lost in the mix, so I'd love to see if anyone else has any comments:

     

     I'm just wondering what everyone is doing for dinner & reception.  From the info I have, private restaurant rental is from about 6:30 -10.  The disco can only be rented out privately until 10:30, so it doesn't make sense to do private dinner and then private disco.  But I feel like 10 pm is pretty early to call it a night, and I would like a PRIVATE reception to go a bit later into the night, like midnight at least.  I'm not sure if it makes sense to have a DJ and dancing if we have to clear out by 10 pm.  Am I missing something?  How is everyone else planning the reception?  Is there any way to have the reception last until midnight?



     

    Iberostar Rose Hall Brides - Post all info/questions here!

    in Jamaica Accommodations & Site

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    Hi Jones,

    Thanks so much for the review. It was really helpful. When you say that you saw a couple who had their reception at the lobby terrace, do you mean that they had their dinner and everything there? Or just the dance and speeches?
     

    Originally Posted by jonesr1979 View Post

    Hi Ladies i posted my review.

    Let me know if you have any questions

    http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/iberostar-rose-hall-suites-all-inclusive-montego-bay-jamaica/reviews/4402

     

    Thanks!



     

    Iberostar Rose Hall Brides - Post all info/questions here!

    in Jamaica Accommodations & Site

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    Here are some questions answered by Nicole. I hope this helps

     

     

    Welcome Dinner (Saturday May 7th from 630-830) - No Charge

    I would like to make reservations for 34 people + 1 toddler at Aunt Rubby's for my welcome dinner. There will be 3 vegetarians in the group. They are true vegetarians and do not eat fish. Will there be vegetarian options for them at aunt Ruby's? The rest of will be fine to order from the regular menu.  We will advised the chef  and he will see what he can do.

    Bonfire + Firedance $250 + $250 + $7 per person for extra people after 15 people for national open bar. Bonfire at the Beach for more than 15adults $250.00usd for 1hr for every extra other  person if you would like to have National open bar $7.00usad per person .

    After dinner at Aunt Ruby's we will head to the beach for the bonfire and to watch the fire dancer. Does the fire get put out after 1 hour or can we stay at the fire and then just go to the nearest bar to get our own drinks?  The Bonfire enclosed a open bar for 1hr for 15people if it over 15  for each extra   person its $7.00usd  per person  per hour if you want the National open bar . Is there a bar near the area where the bonfire will be? Yes

     

    Wedding Ceremony - included in wedding package

     Location: Lobby Terrace

    Seats: 30

    Time: 3:30pm

    Chairs: White covers and silver bows

    Runner: white

    Huppa: decorated with white sheer fabric, artificial Ivy and artificial flowers 

    Steel pan band for ceremony $350

    I would like to hire the steel pan band to start playing 5 minutes before we walk down the aisle until the minister starts his speech (approximately 15 minutes). I would then like them to play for 45 minutes after the ceremony (while we do our toast). This equals an hour of performance. Is it possible to do this? Yes

    Is there space for them to set up on the Lobby Terrace? Yes

    Can I request songs or do they choose their own play list? Yes you can

     

    Cocktail Hour - (430-530) no charge

    Guests will be instructed to head to the main lobby for cocktail hour where they can order drinks from the lobby bar. The wedding party will be taking photographs at this time That will be fine.

     

    Reception at Calabash (545-8)

    I would like a NON private reception for 34 guests + 1 toddler (including bride, groom and bridal party). I would like the tables set up in a U shape so that everyone can interact. I will bring seating cards so that everyone knows where they are sitting. Guests will be instructed to arrive at Calabash for 545 and at 6pm the wedding party, bride and groom will make an entrance. 

    Questions re: reception:

    1. As I said before, there will be 3 vegetarians. Is there options at this restaurant for them?

    2. I am bringing wedding favours to place beside each plate setting. Will the staff be able to set these up or am I the one who has to do this? Yes they will be able to do so.

    3. Are the chair covers from the ceremony brought in and put on the chairs for the reception?  yes that can be arranged.

    4. Are there candles that can be used to put on the tables or do I have to bring these with me from Canada? What we have are tea light candles but if you want to bring your own that’s fine.

    5. I want to put the bridesmaids bouquets in vases on the tables. Do you have 5 vases at the resort that I can borrow to put on the table or do I have to bring these from Canada? You would have to rent those from the Flower shop or you can bring your own.

     

    Rental of Mango Walk Disco (830-1030) $350 for 30 people 

    We will rent out the disco to do our first dance and to have some time to dance and party with our guests before the general public arrives. 

    Questions:

    -Is the disco far from Calabash? 5 min walk

    -Is there anyway that I can get in contact with the DJ to give him a play list (first song, dance with father etc..) you can send your play list to me and i will give it to him.

    -We have been taking lessons and got our first dance choreographed, is there a spot light of any sort on the dance floor so that everyone can see when we do our first dance? Yes we do have one  at the Disco.

    Iberostar Rose Hall Brides - Post all info/questions here!

    in Jamaica Accommodations & Site

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    Hi ladies,

    I have contacted Tropical Weddings Jamaica as I am so frustrated with IRHS. I have so many unanswered questions and feel as though the resort is not very accommodating (ie: charging per person for dinner and drinks although it is all inclusive, having to pay $800 to rent restaurant etc..). Unfortunately, my wedding is May 9th 2011 so I'm not sure that Tropical Weddings Jamaica can help me with only 8 weeks left until we get married.

    Maybe some of you can help answer my questions?.... If I do not rent out Calabresh, can I still have a microphone for speeches and such? Can I still have my first dance in the restaurant or do you need to rent it out to have control of the music being played and to have  a space made for first dance? 

    I am just so frustrated with all of this. Other destination wedding couples that I have spoken to say that they never had to pay extra for food or to rent out restaurant. I really wish that I would have chosen a different resort :( 

    Iberostar Rose Hall Brides - Post all info/questions here!

    in Jamaica Accommodations & Site

    Posted

    Hi Cam,

    I also forgot to ask, what did you bring to decorate Calabesh? Did you bring paper lanterns or anything like that? Did you have a welcome/card table?
     

    Originally Posted by chan_porty View Post

    Hi Cam,

    Thanks so much for the information. I have decided to go with Calabesh and since I also have 35 people, I will sit them all in a U shape as you did :) If you didn't have the option of playing your own music, how did you do your first dance and dance with father? What did you guys do after Calabesh? 

     

    Thanks again for the information,

     

    Chanelle

     


     


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