KristieSteven

Congrats wilsonj2...

Thank you so much for posting the review and the pictures. I am really excited about our wedding...it's in less than 3 months! I am definitely taking your advice on a lot of things. 

Thank you! and Congratulations!!!! )

Hi Stluciabound!!!

We are booked and ready to go! Our wedding is on 11.11.11 at the Sandals St. Lucian Grande and I am so excited! I have no idea why they have that silly rule about photographers...it's ridiculous! 

I'm curious to hear how wilson's wedding went. I couldn't find a recent review. I have no idea what we are allowed to do or bring...I want to have my own music and bring my own bouquet...I would love to hear what your experiences have been.

Congrats!

Congrats!!!! So glad you decided on the Now Jade!! Happy Planning!! 
 

Originally Posted by shorn 

I just got my confirmation...it's official, I'm a NOW Jade bride!! July 3rd, 2011!!

I know!! I'm really happy that I get to see his work at our resort! I'm really excited about everything. He is a great person and his work is amazing. I just hope if other brides are considering him that they go for it because nobody can beat his prices!! He's so quick at replying to emails also!! I love it!

Originally Posted by lisadias 

Yay Kristie! Lucky you casue you will be able to see my pics before yours but we will be able to see Tracys before both of ours.

WOW! Sara this is great! Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know all these things. I know we all wish we could do a site visit before our big day but we're glad that you were able to and can inform us. 

 

Thanks! Have a great time!!

Originally Posted by saraandjon 

My dad and I did a spur of the moment "site visit" and got into Mexico at about noon yesterday.  For those of you who haven't been down here, the resort is absolutely gorgeous, impeccably clean, and really is paradise.  The weather was beautiful yesterday so we walked around and went to the preferred pool for a few hours.  We had dinner at PURE last night, food was pretty good but service was not great.  My dad was joking that he is going to buy Rosetta Stone before we come down for my wedding because our waiter did not speak one word of english and we speak no spanish so it was quite a challenge.  The breakfast buffet was sooooo good this morning.  It has been pouring since about midnight last night.  I don't really mins since I'm mostly here to do wedding stuff, but hopefully it clears up so we can check out the other pool and beach this afternoon!

 

I'm meeting with Ana today to check out locations for my ceremony/reception, which is what I'm most nervous about and why I really wanted to come down.  I also have a huge list of questions to ask her, and I've been reading the forums every day so I'll try to ask as many questions as I can while I'm down here.  We are only staying until tomorrow, so literally 48 hours, but I'm going to try to see/taste as much as I can while I'm down here. I'll definitely update you guys and write a real review when I get back home.

 

We are booked Ivan for our 11.11.11 wedding at the Now Jade....we are also having a TTD session at the beach and a cenote. He has the underwater housing available now!! So if anyone loves this kind of photography check out Ivan he has great prices!!!

 

He's on Facebook also!!! He has a blog that has all of his amazing work. Google Ivan Luckie and it should pull right up for you.  

I will be there also!! So will Hanna. 
 

Originally Posted by lisadias 

Thanks Kristie! I think you are right. I think it's Pacific time which would be Vancouver BC time here in Canada and they are three hours behind me in time so that would make sense.

I'm pretty sure it would be at 1230pm for you and anyone in the EST zone. 

 

Originally Posted by lisadias 

I have registered for it even though I think most of my questions are answered just to be curious and see what is said. Thanks for the link though! Anyone know the time for someone who lives in ontario on EST?

hahahaha Oh Lisa you are too funny!!! Very true though!  

 

Very nice website!! I will add to my favorites!! 

Thanks!!
 

Originally Posted by lisadias 

I sure will Kristie! No clue yet though. I have seen those pictures and they are gorgeous, mainly because he is so gorgeous lol but that is just a plain cenote with lighting on the rocks. There are some really nice ones out there. Check out this website http://www.playamayanews.com/area_info/cenotes_the_sacred_waters_of_the_riviera_maya.html

 

 

Thanks Lisa!! Let me know which one you go with. Have you seen Trish Suhr's (from the show Clean House) pictures? That's the cenote I really like...there are many I like but that one just looks great!!

You're welcome. He is awesome!! I think you'll love him!! 

Hi Tracy,

 

That is great!! When is your wedding??

Ivan is replying to emails now.  If you email him now, you may get a reply right away.  

I was just wondering if anyone was going with an outside videographer?  If so, can you please send me some information.  

Thanks!

Hi Sarah,

 

Just sent you an email.

Oh Lisa I meant to ask you...how did you know which cenote to do your TTD at. Did he talk to you about it or did you research it? 

Oh that's good to know. Our wedding is on a Friday so we'll at least be there to see the entertainment. This is so exciting! I'm anxious already! I wish our wedding was this year!! haha

Hi Stacey,

 

I just emailed you.

Hi Lisa,

 

He is amazing! I love his pictures also!! I can't wait

Thanks for offering the fire dancer. I'll ask my fiance and see what he thinks. 

 

Thank you!

Hey LIsa...

 

I'm so glad you booked with Ivan  

Everything you said is so true!! He is becoming more of a friend also. 

 

We are going to pay our deposit sometime this week. I can't wait!! We are doing an engagement session, a couple hours on our wedding day and a TTD at the beach and a cenote with his new underwater photography! I can't wait to see your pictures!!!  

Hi FutureMrsHolt,

 

I also emailed Pilar and a sales manager and I got the same response from both. So maybe they're in a meeting or something? Maybe talking about them replying to their emails quicker!!! 

 

I'll let you guys know if I hear from Pilar. 

 

This is really frustrating! 

Just switched my cocktail hour to the Blue Beach Bar. Thanks ladies for all the info!! 

It seems like I'm NEVER going to get out of this NOOB status

SKing24,

 

I would keep asking her also! Let us know what happens

Idunson,

 

Thanks for the info! I am only planning to have about 25 people...it may be more or less but in that range. 

 

No, I haven't seen pictures of the Las Olas/Castaways. 

 

I'm going to PM you now