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Hi DeAngelis2be,
I had mine almost the same date (12-4-10) and I scheduled mine for 4:30. I ran late, so it was more like 4:45, but I thought the timing was good anyway. I didn't want to be too hot or anything during the ceremony. It really depends how long your ceremony will be and how long you need afterward for pics. We did some family and bridal party ones afterward, and my husband and I did some outside and then did a bunch inside as well. I liked the time since we had cocktail hour from 5:30 - 6:45 and then reception at 7:00. If we had finished much earlier, I don't know what guests would have done in between (or I guess we could have started reception earlier...).
Enough of my rambling...hope this helps!
Originally Posted by DeAngelis2be
Great pictures Maura!! I'm so excited I want the next 10 months to just fly by!! Do you think I should have my ceremony at 4:00pm on 12-3 at the Grand? I want enough time to take pictures on the beach before it gets too dark. What do you suggest?
Quote:Originally Posted by maura777
Hi girls! I got married at the Grand in December and finally got a bunch of my pics uploaded. I thought you may want to see the pics so here are the links to the wedding day pics and the day after shoot. Be warned - there are a LOT of pics on here!
Wedding!
After Wedding Photoshoot
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Hi girls! I got married at the Grand in December and finally got a bunch of my pics uploaded. I thought you may want to see the pics so here are the links to the wedding day pics and the day after shoot. Be warned - there are a LOT of pics on here!
Wedding!
After Wedding Photoshoot
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Yes, I took pics in between. We god some sunset ones but it did get dark quickly. We took a lot of pics inside, too, though. I did run late, so if I was on time we would have had more time for outside pictures.
I actually just got all my pics uploaded and I will post them on this thread shortly!
Maura
Originally Posted by chan_porty
Hi Maura,
Did you take pics in between your ceremony and reception? If so, were you able to get sunset pics? I'm trying to figure out my times so that I can get sunset pics
Thanks,
Chanelle
Quote:Originally Posted by maura777
Thank you! The wedding was at 4:30 (but I ran a bit late) and the cocktail hour was 5:30-6:45 and the reception from 7:00-11:00. It worked perfectly!
Quote:Originally Posted by ErinDoc
Hi Maura - your pictures were beautiful!! What time did you have everything begin the day of the wedding.....wedding, cocktail party, dinner?
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Thank you!!! The song is John Legend "I will Stay With You." It was our first dance song, too
Originally Posted by chan_porty
OMG Maura!! Your pics made me cry
They're so beautiful. Congrats.PS: what is the song playing during the slideshow?
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Thank you! The wedding was at 4:30 (but I ran a bit late) and the cocktail hour was 5:30-6:45 and the reception from 7:00-11:00. It worked perfectly!
Originally Posted by ErinDoc
Hi Maura - your pictures were beautiful!! What time did you have everything begin the day of the wedding.....wedding, cocktail party, dinner?
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Thank you!
My flowers were all dendrobium orchids. Mine were all purple (with white centers) and the girls were mostly purple with some white orchids throughout. I loved the way they turned out! Let me know if you have any other questions
Originally Posted by Julie's Iberostar Wedding
The pictures are just beautiful Maura. Thanks so much for sharing! I loved your dress and your colours. What kinds of flowers were in your bouquet? My bridesmaids are in a Jade ocean colour and I was thinking of havings purple in my floral arrangements.
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Hi!
I got married at the Grand in December and wanted to share my slideshow with you all. Click on the link below and scroll down to "Tom and Maura Iberostar Resort." I will all my professional pics next week so will share more then!
Hope everyone's planning is going well!
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Hi! I recently got married at the Grand so my info might be a little different but I figured it might be of some help so I might as well weigh in:) Hopefully it helps some!
Originally Posted by MsSmithtobe
Hello everyone, so Nicole is gonna hate me. I have a list of questions I need to ask her, a page long. I figured I would try you guys first, try to eliminate some of these. Any help would be appreciated.
Rehearsal Dinner
I would like to have a rehearsal dinner at Aunt Ruby’s on Friday 3/11 at 7:30pm. It does not have to be private, we would just like to sit together. There will be no additional cost for this right?
Ceremony
5PM beachside
Is there actually a rehearsal? We did have an actual rehearsal the day before at the same time. We just walked over from the pool in our bikinis.
What is the ceremony script? We met with the officiant a couple days prior and went over it. We already had programs, though, so I wanted it to match that. It basically went: Introduction, Reading, Vows, Exchange of Rings, Sand Ceremony
Where does the bride enter from if it is beachside?
Where is the back-up location in case of rain?
Is there proper equipment for my ceremony singer to plug in his keyboard and amplifier? They had speakers right on the beach for other weddings I saw (we had a band).
Cocktail Hour
6PM Lobby Terrace
Is the terrace large enough to hold 55pp for the cocktail hr? The one at the Grand can hold TONS of people and I think the one at the Suties was the same set-up and size.
How much is the saxophone player?
Can the bar in the lobby be used? We had a "Welcome Cocktail Hour" a few days before the wedding. We used the lobby bar for drinks but they still set-up high-boy tables for us outside. There were even some waitresses who came around taking drink orders and we didn't pay for this, either.
Reception
7:30PM Calabash
Is the restaurant large enough for 55 seated and dancing?
DJ $450 Can he use an Ipod?
Can we use our own MC?
Where do I change into my reception dress?
Will all the decorations I bring down be set up for me? I brought TONS of decorations and they set them all up for me.
Can the cake be 3 different flavors? A flavor for each tier?
Checkout
We have to check out really early Sunday morning, when do we settle the bill? We paid ours at checkout but asked for a copy the day before so we could review it.
Marriage License
When do we receive our marriage license? They said it takes 4-6 weeks as I recall. Ours was December 4th and we haven't received anything yet.
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I used them for my wedding (and they did a great job) but they were oftentimes difficult to get hold of. I called, though, and they were always so helpful when I did so you might want to try this.
Originally Posted by Jules23
Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has been in touch with Tai Flora? I have sent them many emails over the course of the past 2 months but no responses. I only received one in october saying they would be away on vacation until the beginning of november. I emailed them later on but still no response.
Thanx,
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Hi mrsdeloatch2be,Glad it helped
But please please don't be down about your wedding! Trust me, having a destination wedding was the BEST decision I've ever made (well, other than deciding to marry my now-husband)! My entire family and all of our friends can't stop talking about it and what an amazing week it was. With standard weddings you get 5 hours with all of your loved ones...we got several days! It was hands down the best week of my life and I'm sure your wedding week will be yours, too
Originally Posted by mrsdeloatch2be
Maura-
Thanks so much for your review and pictures... Ive been down lately about the wedding and things not going as planned, but your review and pictures put a smile back on my face. Although Im having my wedding at the Suites, it just reminded me of why my fiance and I chose a destination wedding.
Thanks Again and Congratulations!!!
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Hi MsSmithtobe,
The resort actually provided that box. I had told my fiance to get one and he didn't so we just didn't take one and the Wedding Coordinators happened to have one.
This site has them, though. At the bottom of this page they have metal and wooden boxes. I really liked the wooden ones but didn't want to spend the money...
http://www.shorechic.com/starfish.html
http://www.shorechic.com/sandbox_trays.html
Originally Posted by MsSmithtobe
Hey Maura, the pics are beautiful considering they are not professional! Where did you get the sandbox for your placecards, I have been looking for that for ages!Quote:Originally Posted by maura777
Hi again!
I updated my review with pics taken by friends/family. I will update again later with professional pics once I receive them.
http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/iberostar-grand-rose-hall-montego-bay-jamaica
Hope this helps!
Maura
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Hi again!
I updated my review with pics taken by friends/family. I will update again later with professional pics once I receive them.
http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/iberostar-grand-rose-hall-montego-bay-jamaica
Hope this helps!
Maura
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Hi Girls! I am back from my wedding at the Grand and finally put together a review! I will try to update it with pictures soon. Let me know if you have any questions!
http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/iberostar-grand-rose-hall-montego-bay-jamaica/reviews
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Hi girls!!! I am back from my wedding at the Grand - everything was AMAZING!!! It will take me a few days to get a review up but let me know if you have any questions in the meantime!
xo
Maura
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Hi Girls! I just wanted to let you all know that I am leaving tomorrow for my wedding at the Grand (on Saturday), and to say THANK YOU for all the help over the past months! I know I haven't been very active on here in terms of posting, but I promise to provide a thorough upon my return
Feel free to let me know if you have anything you want me to check on while I'm there! I leave tomorrow night so I'll check back before I go.
xo
Maura
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Hi Tropical Love,
I am getting married at the Grand in less than 3 weeks (December 4th)!!!! I am not the most active on here but I will be sure to do a review when I get back and feel free to ask me any questions! Good luck with the planning
Maura
Originally Posted by Tropical Love
I've noticed that a most of brides on this particular forum are getting married at the Suites. Would the ladies who were married or are getting married at the Grand shout themselves out! LOL It would extremely helpful!
Thanks ladies!
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Hi Camilla,
The tulle is white. I have 50 yards of it, but will be cutting it to fit whatever I use it for.
Thanks,
Maura
Originally Posted by CamLovesJA
Hi Maura
What colour is the tule?
Thanks, Camilla
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Hi jonesr1979,
I am going to check to see how many of the lavender and lilac laterns I have and will get back to you asap. I think I ordered 4 of each color so I probably have 8 (in varied sizes) but I will confirm.
Thanks,
Maura
Originally Posted by jonesr1979
Hi Maura777,I would love the purchase the lavender and Lilac lanterns and all of the LED lights as well as starfish table seating cards please and net lights! I can send you a private message to work out the details of payment and stuff.
Thank you XOXO
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Hi everyone,
I am getting married at Iberostar Grand on 12-4-10 (soon...woohoo!). I have bought a TON of decorations, etc. that I am taking down with me and I would love to not bring it back so I was wondering if anyone who is getting married at Iberostar after me might be interested in buying it all. It would save you a lot of time in research, and money since you don't have to buy it at full price or pay shipping on anything. And you wouldn't have to bring it all down with you!
I have the following items:
- 32 paper lanterns in 6 different colors (a mint green, aqua, turquoise, blue, lavender and lilac) along with the LED lights.
- 36 floating votive candles and holders (the candles will be burned but their burn time is more than twice what my wedding length will be)
- Sea glass in various shades of blues, whites, clear and aqua (for decorating the tables)
- 2 sets of net lights, which I will use to wrap around poles a the entrance to the reception location
- 50 yards of tulle, which I am using to wrap around poles or to separate rooms (exact use TBD)
- 50 starfish to be used for table seating cards (tying ribbon around them and attaching seating card).
- 10 turquoise crinkle taffeta table overlays (for over the white table cloths)
Hm, I think that is it. Please let me know if anyone is interested in any, or all, of the above and I can just leave it at Iberostar!
Maura
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I am also doing name cards attached to starfish. Are you putting them in a box with sand? I haven't been able to find a good box (that is affordable). My friend used some cooking sheet or pan and spray painted it to match her wedding colors. And other ideas?
Originally Posted by Aumuller
I saw those in the magazine too and they look really cool. I am doing name cards attached to starfish.
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Tropical Love,
I googled how to make an inspiration board and it doesn't sound too hard...of course I don't feel like taking the time to do it. Then again, all my decisions are pretty much made so anymore inspiration might confuse me! I looked at the bridesmaid dresses again and they are kind of a mint green/aqua and I think they are so pretty!
I will be able to send you all of my pictures in just a couple months!
Maura
Originally Posted by Tropical Love
Maura,Fuschia is my FAVORITE color and my dress is white with an asymetrical Swarovski jeweled shoulder strap. So that's the Fuschia and Silver aspect...but what other color? I was leaning towards turquoise...or ? I don't have a inspiration board either and have NO idea how to do so. YOU ARE NOT ALONE
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Hi Tropical Love,
We thought about having a bonfire the night before the wedding; however, we can't afford a ton of "extras" and we figured why pay for the cocktails/bonfire whe there are plenty of bars close by with drinks already paid for through the all-inclusive deal. Also, we didn't want to fill every night since people are making this a vacation and might want to do their own thing. I saw some pics of other people who did the bonfire, though, and it did look like a lot of fun!
Maura
Originally Posted by Tropical Love
Is anyone having a bon fire? If so, did you get a band, have a cocktail reception? Im not sure if we can afford to have cocktails at the bon fire and the reception.
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This looks like tulips and orchids, though I am not totally sure. And I am not sure what type of orchids they are. Hope this helps!
Originally Posted by smangicap
Hi everyone,
I found this bouquet picture online and I love it - but I don't know what the flowers are! (I know NOTHING about flowers
)Can anyone help me figure out what type of flowers these are please?
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I've seen a lot of posts about booking costs and timing, etc, so I wanted to weigh in on what we did, which seems to be working so far (fingers crossed that it keeps working!).
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We worked with a travel agent about 6 months prior to the wedding and got a group rate through her. We DID have to put down a deposit for a certain number of people, but there was no penalty if we went over that so we booked at the very low end of how many people we thought would come. We actually asked a lot of our friends and family if they thought they would make it so we had some vague idea of what the numbers would be. Now the money we put down as our deposit ($50 pp, as opposed to other Travel Agents we had talked to who wanted $100-$150 pp) just goes towards our hotel stay.
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We didn't do anything with the flights because we have people coming from 10+ different airports and it would have been too difficult to organize that.
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Good luck everyone!
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Thanks, eholt!
My photographer was Neville, a Sungold associate. We really loved working with him and am very happy with how the pics turned out!
Maura