Lmao and they were definitely out there.

gojane.com

Originally Posted by JessicaP2012 

Wow, everything look amazing! Where did you get your BM dresses?

 

During my wedding, Nicole and her assistant guarded the beach so people wouldn't walk through my ceremony.  The photo/video people were working no time to sit.

Originally Posted by BridetwoBe 

Past brides or anyone who may know

Does Nicole and Tiffany sit during wedding? What about photographer/video/etc. I'm planning tables and chairs arrangement.

Thanks

Beyonce revealed her pregnancy yesterday on the VMA's and I'm really happy for her and Jay but for some reason and I'm also a tad bit jealous.  Maybe because I wouldn't mind being pregnant lol.  In due time....

As far Beyonce, it took long enough!

Yup, I just felt extra old.

Yup I actually literally LOL'ed

modern

infants or toddlers?

I would never get married any other way.

If money was no object, (I know this is blasphemy) I wouldn't have had a DW.  My wedding would have been in an all-white loft in midtown manhattan with 250 guests with royal blue decorations.  I would have John Legend sing me down the aisle ( I had someone sing his song instead) and my reception would be more of an all star concert.   Just saying....  BTW, I loved my wedding and the price in JA!!

Dislike, too old to Trick or treat.

Chihuahuas?

I'm 27 and behind my schedule, my goal was pregnant at 26 but then we pushed the wedding back and now we are going on vacation to Dubai next year.  I think after New Year, no more BC.  If it happens, it happens.  I really didn't want to be pregnant on such a big vacay, but I'm tired of waiting.  If we weren't going I'd start now.

Originally Posted by mrsdeloatch2be 

Past Brides and Any Future brides if you have insight-  Im planning to walk barefoot on the sand for the ceremony.  Do you think the sand is too hot? L

Originally Posted by eholt 

I need to know this too!  I am wearing sandals for reception but I do not want to wear them through the sand!

 

 

The sand was fine, I purchased wedges but the sand was getting in my shoe and getting irritating so I took them off after the ceremony for the pictures.  I didnt even notice the sand, so it was not hot at all.

Originally Posted by DeAngelis2be 

 

Hi Mrs.Smith,

 

I think I'm going to book Rashel this weekend (she's having a great sale!!!) for myself, 6 bridesmaids, and mine and FI's Moms. I was curious if your bridesmaids got their hair and make up done with her as well?

 

Thanks,

Christine

No it was just me, everyone else was too cheap lol.

Originally Posted by akamikey11 

 

Does anyone know if children are allowed in the music bar?  I wanted to have the speeches and dances there after the reception dinner, and want to make sure that kids are allowed.

They are allowed, my godsister came and she is 12.

Originally Posted by mrsdeloatch2be 

 

 

Good to know!  Thank you.... One more set of questions.. LOL  Did you do the TTD? and pay for her to stay over?

 

 

 

NO TTD Hubby wasn't willing to get his clothes wet lol

Originally Posted by Prettysparklie 

 

 

Good question Mrsdeloatch! Marcia did not include the room in her quote (I only found about it from ladies on this board). Also, don't forget that you still need to pay an addl $100 for the vendor fee for her assistant.

 

Has anyone else been asked to cover her room for the night if you are doing the TTD the next day?

 

Last question, what time are you guys starting your TTDs and have you picked your locations?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I did pay the vendor fee for 3 people (i also did videographer)

Originally Posted by mrsdeloatch2be 

 

Not sure about the mugs.. But I think if you look at MrsSmith2be's review, it looks like she used the artificial flowers for her Huppah

 

 

 

 

Yes they were artificial they were included

Originally Posted by BridetwoBe 

 

Is it best to go for Meditarranean if your group count will be below 40 guests if you are wanting a private reception? Meditarranean is 25-40 guests. Anyone have any feedback on the Meditarranean. I wonder why they hosts smaller guests? The prices are $800, so why is Meditarranean only up to 40 guests?

I think this is the smallest, i never saw it but it was booked anyway so it couldn't be privatized for my wedding.

No down payment, just touch base with her before you leave if you don't hear from her.  She contacted me about a week or 2 beforehand.
 

Originally Posted by mrsdeloatch2be 

Hey Mrs Smith-

 

Questions about Marcia-

 

How soon before the wedding did you hear from her?  Im so afraid, I booked her back in November but havent heard anything about down payments or anything.  I know this is normal for her, but how close to the date should I hear from her

 

 

no fee for rashel...

I did have to pay for the vendor passes for 3 people

Originally Posted by eholt 

Pics look great!  I'm glad I booked Marcia. 

 

Another question for you: Did you have to pay for the pass for the other people Marcia bought with her?

 

 

Hey guys, Marcia Roberts posted some of my pics on her website!

www.jamaicanphotography.com

Weddings

Shari and Ryan Smith

Originally Posted by daisymable 

 

 

 

Do you have any pictures of the music bar? Do you think the terrace or music bar would be a better place for the speeces/first dance etc.

 

 

The music bar  would be probably more appropriate (less noise)

Originally Posted by Tina5978 

 

Oh MsSmith I've been dying to talk to a bride that used Rashel.  I booked her and she told me she did the wedding but I didn't realize it was yours.  She was waiting for pics from you so she could post them.  What did you think of her and her services?  I'm having her airbrush my tattoo as well.  

Rashel was great!

I saw you found the thread

Originally Posted by pintsize1 

 

Hi!

Does anyone know the procedure to having a welcome dinner at the Iberostar Suites? I couldn't find a recent post on it.  Do we tell Nicole in advance vis email and she will set it up or do we tell her when we arrive to Jamaica?  Also, does it cost extra to do a welcome dinner?  

 

Second ques.- For the a la carte restaurants, I wonder if I could just reserve it for my entire group or if it has to be done individually by guests.  

 

Thank you!!

 

Happy Planning!

The welcome dinner should be free you just need to make reservations ahead of time.  You can either reserve for them or have them do it themselves.

Originally Posted by akamikey11 

 

So the new Mrs. Smith has been great answering everyones questions.  I sent her a very detailed list of questions, and since I was starting to see the same type of questions pop up to her..I am posting her response to my very long list.  Mrs. Smith again I want to thank you for taking the time to answer all of these questions and helping me and I know other brides out tremendously....

 

 

 

You had a Welcome party at the lobby bar.

 

Which day was that? Thursday when most people arrived

What time? 9 pm

How long? we left to go to margaritaville at about 12

Did you have a music? no

Appetizers?no

The open bar? yes we just used the bar located there for free

 

Did you pass out welcome bags? If so when? No, I had welcome letters with an itinarary but because that changed i decided not to pass them out

 

Then you went to Margaritaville.

            Is this on the property? no you take a free shuttle it stops at all the resorts

 

You had your rehearsal dinner at Aunt Ruby’s

            Which day? friday

            What time?7:30

            How long?we left at about 9

            Did you make reservations for this restaurant when you got there on March 9th? i did this before i got there Nicole will send you paperwork to fill out

 

Day of wedding

            What time did you have your hair appointment at the salon? no salon did hair myself

            What time did you have Rashell arrive for makeup?she came early about 1 but started at 2:30 

                        How did the airbursh makeup hold up for the wedding?great, i forgot i had it on

                        Did it come off on anyone’s clothes?nope

Ceremony

            What time was it?5pm

            I saw your CD on your planning thread, who worked the CD player for the ceremony?i used an Ipod that the DJ played

            Could your guest hear the music? yup it was loud

            How did the person know when to change the songs for the processional?i had a singer

            Did you provide the minister with the ceremony wording or just used theirs?i used theirs

 

Photographer

            Who did you use?Marcia Roberts

            How did you like them?she was great, i can't wait to see the pics

            You said your guests waited at the reception place while you took pictures how long was that?after the cocktail hr about another 40 min, i didn't know they were waiting

 

Videographer

            Did you have one?yes

            If so who?marcia roberts too she brought 2 pp with her

            Did you like them?yes

           

Reception Dinner @ Calabash

            Was this the 6:30pm seating?it was supposed to be

            Did you have your guest pre select their entrees?no everyone ordered from the menu because it wasn't private

            Did you do a printed menu?no

            Did you do a seating chart?i did and they still used it

 

First Dance and Toast at Music Bar

            Is this where you cut the cake and had the champagne? we had champagne after the ceremony but we cut the cake here

            You said the dj was $350, on my price sheet it says $150/hr we paid the $350 for the music bar he came along with it so it the open bar

            Or $450 for private reception minimum 3 hours

 

Disco for the after party

            Did you rent out the Mango Walk for $350 or just went there at 10:30pm when it opened for the public? no we partied with everyone else

 

Did you do a cocktail hour after the ceremony? yup, i paid for the cocktail hr on the lobby terrace, no open bar, guests just walked over to the bar in the lobby but I did do appetizers.

 

What did you bring with you to decorate? I brought down blue chair sashes, and blue tulle for the huppah.  I also brought my centerpiece filler, floralytes and candles.  I rented the vases from tai flora.

 

 

 

 

No problem, thanks!

Originally Posted by jonesr1979 

 

Hey Ladies!

 

I am not quite back home yet( Back on thrusday) but i wanted to let you know everything was AMAZING. Nicole is well organized and very nice person. She is very busy though with a wedding about every other day so be patient and she will get back as soon as your time gets closer. Here a few pics i have so far

Originally Posted by jonesr1979 

 

a few reception decorwe purchased centerpiece from Tai flora and couldn't be happier with the way the turned out (trumpet style). When i get better pictures i will post!. Oh and makeup was done by Tamika Nelson. you can find her by her website:

Mirabel Beauty and Aesthetics Consultancy

hey you are back! Congrats! everything looks beautiful!

Originally Posted by mrsdeloatch2be 

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS MRS SMITH!!!!

 

You looked beautiful!  Sorry about the privacy issue.  I completely understand.  I only have about 12 guests coming so i wont be able to have a private event either.  How did the Music Bar work out for you? Was that private or are other hotel guest loitering? What did you do during dinner? How was the mood? The tableware/china.. did you provide those or did the hotel?

 

 

 

The music bar was great, we privatized it for $350.  For dinner we just ate and everyone mingled, the mood for everyone else seemed relax, i was on edge because we were running late and we only had the music bar privatized til 10:30 (we didnt finish dinner until 9pm) The hotel provided the tableware and used my centerpieces.

Originally Posted by breeze616 

 

 

CONGRATS MRS SMITH!!! You looked sooo gorgeous!!

 

That totally sucks that you couldnt have a private reception. Sounds like everything worked out ok though. So stupid and annoying that rule. And you had 2 extra guests (from Jamaica) show up? I know another bride who got married at the beach resort and had OVER 20 people show up (from jamaica) She was FREAKING OUT. She already had over 100 ppl so it was crazy. Seems to be a cultural thing. LOL

 

 

Yes, May is definetly busier than December (my wedding month) - but its still a day-to-day thing. Like my resort was completely booked for the dates of my wedding trip - some friends who wanted to take the same plane as us couldnt cause they were totally booked - up to the day of my wedding. Then it slowed down a bit on my wedding day (it was a friday)

 

 

Definitely is a cultural thing! 

Originally Posted by Tina5978 

 

MsSmith you look beautiful...who did your hair and makeup?

I did my hair myself and Rashel Edwards did my makeup. Chasity Artistry on facebook

Originally Posted by chan_porty 

 

Mrs Smith,

This may sound like a silly question but I was wondering: What do you rehearse at the rehearsal dinner?

We did the rehearsal during the day. Nicole arranged that.

Originally Posted by chan_porty 

 

I am having my first dance, toast etc... at the mango walk disco. We are 35 people. Will the disco be too big for such a small group? Can anyone comment? Would we be better to go to the music bar?

The mango disco walk was pretty large, it's bigger than the music bar and the music bar was large for my 33 people.  We pretty much just used half of it.

Originally Posted by Islandgirl910 

 

 

Hey Mrs. Smith what time did your ceremony begin? We picked 4:30 for ours, but now I'm wondering if 5pm is better.

 

 

5pm was good, I actually showed up late so we didn't have much sunlight left for pics, 4:30pm would be good.

Thanks!  The music bar booked private until 10:30 cocktails and DJ included.  I didn't know about this until we got there, but it worked out well.  I would suggest confirming everything before arrival, no surprises!

Originally Posted by daisymable 

Congrats Mrs. Smith! I am now very worried about not getting a private reception. This is SO important to us.  Did you have the music room booked out privately for cocktails or something? Had Nicole told you that you could do this via email or over the phone? How would you suggest confirming this so that there are no surprises?

It looks like you had a beautiful day, the beach set up was gorgeous!

No those pics are from my maid of honor. Thanks!

Originally Posted by IRIEGIRL 

wow your makeup looks so gorgeous. but did the hotel take those pics the camera quality doesn't seen too high def!!!

 

The ipod worked great just make sure you have everything labeled.

Originally Posted by eholt 

Speaking of Ipod, how did you manage the music for the ceremony?  We only have a few songs to play but IDK how that's handled.  Is it best on CD or Ipod?

 

 

Originally Posted by Soniag123 

HELP!! i desperately would love to read this latest review of the rhs...but cant seem to figure out how..yeah..i am new

go to resorts and villas, jamaica and iberostar rose hall suites

Thanks, as soon as I get my Ipod charged I will upload some pics of the resort for you guys, I kept you guys in mind while I was out there and I know we love our pics!!
 

Originally Posted by Prettysparklie 

Congratulations Mrs. Smith!

 

First and foremost, you were a beautiful bride and I can't believe you're married and back already (you are totally a friend in my head from this board LOL).

Thanks for all of the information, I am sure there are many of us that benefited from your posts.  At the end of the day, the most important thing is to remember the great things about your wedding and enjoy the start of your lives as Mr & Mrs Smith!!!!

 

I'm off to read your review and CALL Nicole now, as I too am totally willing to just pay for 50 people (currently we only have 20 booked and 47 that RSVP'd yes).

 

Congrats again.

 

 

 

The meditarranean was booked as well.  We still decorated with centerpieces and candles and it was beautiful.  I didn't get near water beofre the wedding couldn't get my hair wet lol.  I had a welcome party and the lobby bar and we went to Margaritaville afterward and or rehearsal was at Aunt Ruby's and the girls and guys separated after that.

Originally Posted by BridetwoBe 

Mrs. Smith,

 

 

Did Nicole give you an option to switch to the Meditarranean restaurant or was that too booked as well...I think the info says 25 minimum. Doyou think that is a better alternative for smaller groups.

If a reception was semi private do you recommend still decorating?

Did you get in the pool the days before the wedding? I will be there 3-4 days before the wedding as well. How did the days before the wedding come out?