mrsdeloatch2be

Hey there-

Yep Marcia did an album 2 dvds and 2 cds of all the photos taken....
 

Originally Posted by Islandgirl910 

MrsD is Marcia making an album for you as well?
 

 

The night of the wedding after the bonfire... the bottom  was definitely dirty from sand and walking in the water but still had to wear it for the ttd so after jumping in the water I hung it up on the balcony and let it stay there for the entire day... by the time we came up from being on the beach most of the day... it was dry and clean.. LOL

The Bonfire was awesome.. the weather was great  just super during the ceremony.. It rained a little the day before my wedding during another wedding but only lasted about 10 minutes or so.. Nicole said its usually windy the day after rain, but I'd rather the wind over the eain anyday

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Originally Posted by BridetwoBe 

Wow what about the sand? Did you just hang it up afterwards? Your Bonfire looks great. How was the weather? I guess thats a good plan if you can't privatize the restaurant.
 

 

I purchased the sandals etsy.com  Marcia is awesome and worth every penny!!!

Originally Posted by MrsDesz 

Beautiful pictures.  This is getting me excited although I have a long way to go.    I just requested a price list from her recently.  By the way, where did you purchase your barefoot sandals?   like the fact that they are simple and elegant. Lovely! 
 

 

Thanks.. Believe it or not my dress is perfectly fine... Its was actually alot cleaner than it was the night before LOL!!!

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Originally Posted by BridetwoBe 

OMG I love the pics...I laughed when you and hubby jumped in the water...PRICELESS!!! How did your dress turn out afterwards?

 

 

Pics from my wedding--- There are a bunch----

http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=979259552214%3A982805520

Hi Ladies-

Sorry its been awhile, Ive been enjoying married life....  I got my professional pics back from Marcia and WOW!!!  Here is a link to asome of our favorites... We had over 1400 pics to choose from so it was hard.. Enjoy and let me know if you have questions

http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=979259552214%3A982805520

Without letting the entire cat out of the bag... Lets just say I low-balled her BIG TIME! and she met me in the middle which is probably one of the lowest rates she has taken if not the lowest.  I also paid for her to saty overnight at the resort so that i could get my TTD the next morning.  My suggestion is to NEGOTIATE.  I got the same package and treatment of other brides so it can be done....
 

Originally Posted by jadesuga 

Thanks mrsdeloatch2be. If you don't mind me asking, ow much did you spend on your package?

 

I'm trying to find a reasonable yet a great photographer.

 

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by SouthernBelle83 

I am thinking of booking Marcia for my June 24 wedding. She gave me the option of two different packages... One was $1000 and the other was $1500.
 

 

i would have rathered putting down a deposit, however I was one of the ladies that had to carry all that cash on me to pay her in full when I got there....  However either I would say that my experience with Marcia and her team was nothing but wonderful... Good Luck!  You will enjoy her...
 

Originally Posted by burnison09 

Hi everyone!!!  I do not post very often, but I read this board everyday!  I have introduced myself before but I will do it again!  My name is Samantha and FI and I are getting married at the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites on June 15, 2012!  I am so excited!

I have booked Marcia Roberts for my photography after reading such wonderful things from you ladies!  She is asking for me to pay the deposit by depositing it directly into a Bank of America account she has.  Has anyone else done this?  They said I could do it online because the closest branch is a good 30 minutes from me, but I can not figure it out.  Is this weird or do you guys think it is normal?  Thanks!

These are all pictures from the Suites...

Originally Posted by beachbum21 

Hi mrsdeloatch2be! Thanks so much for posting those pictures... those are from the Beach, right? Not the Suites?

 

Also, do you know if there were a lot of random people walking through the wedding while it was going on? Just wondering about pics... it's one of the things that is making me consider an off the resort wedding.

 

Thanks!

Artificial flowers are included.. However if I did not use tai flora I would not have used the aritficial flowers (hmmmmm is right).. Just my opinion...
 

Originally Posted by akamikey11 

OMG I can't believe you are at the 2 mths mark..that means two months is closing in for me...

Does Nicole contact you with the wedding details sheet? Or do we have to contact her?

Islandgirl did you get an email or something that told you to send down your birth certificates or are you just being proactive?

 

 

Thank you so much for these pictures..I have been going back and forth about the artificial flowers or not. hmmmmm
 

 

I wore barefoot sandals.. My MOH went barefoot... the groom and best man wore sandals.. I will tell you that for my wedding and other weddings most women (including guests) went barefoot..
 

Originally Posted by BridetwoBe 

what shoes did you wear for beach?

 

 

Artificial flowers are included...

Originally Posted by luvmoo 

If you were to choose artificial flowers for decorating, does it cost money? or is it free for them to do that?

My ceremony was at 5pm...

My hair appointment was at 1 and she was done around 2:30 and all she had to do was curl it and pin it..

Marcia Roberts got to my room around 3:30 and by the time she got all her pics done I was 5 minutes late... LOL .. Marcia was scheduled to get to my room at 3:00 but I hadnt anticipated my MOH being as slow as she was getting ready.. She was a real prima dona and slooow and did not want Marcia to take pics of her doing my make-up until she was absolutely ready..  Marcia takes aloooot of pictures but Nicole also told her to take her time because the wedding day is about capturing the moments not about sticking to a vigorous schedule...

Originally Posted by IslandBride201x 

What time is everyone planning on starting to get ready for the wedding?  We are having a 5pm wedding, and I want to get my hair and make-up done at the spa.  I'll have 4 bridesmaids who may also get hair and make-up done.  I want to have time to relax in the room and take all of the pre-wedding pictures.  I am just not sure how long it takes to get ready and how early I would need to make our spa appointments.  I don't want to start too early, but also not feel rushed.  Any insight from past brides or suggestions as to what upcoming brides are planning would be greatly appreciated.

You are very welcome... People kept asking me why i was taking all of these photos.. I said I had to make sure my BDW girls got what they needed too.. LOL

Originally Posted by Jamaica2012 

Thank you sooooo much for posting this! You guys who are now wives who are still helping us brides out are sooo awesome and I am so grateful to you all!!!!

 

Ladies-  As promised, below are pics of a 2 weddings with standard packages that I saw during my stay.  The Beach Wedding had the Chuppah and Silver Chair Sashes.  The Lobby Terrace wedding had the arch and Gold Chair Sashes.  Both weddings used the artificial flowers.

Marcia Roberts Photography-

I just got married in Montego bay last week at the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites so I havent gotten my pictures yet, but she was awesome to work with and her prices were good.  The past reviews and photos have been awesome.  Check out her website.

http://www.jamaicanphotography.com/

Hey All-

I posted my review with pics.. I actually have more pics I will post in a separate forum later today.  I took alot of pictures of the wedding the day before us where she used the standard package with the standard flowers etc...  I will post more pics of my wedding when I get them back from Marcia.  As of now you see Digipix photos and photos from my camera.. Sorry they arent the best quality... Feel free to ask me questions...

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/products/iberostar-rose-hall-suites-all-inclusive-montego-bay-jamaica/reviews/4797

No I would keep the 4:30/5 start time.  The weather is hot or miss and really does pass through quickly, so even if it starts it usualy lasted no more than 5 or 10 minutes during our stay.  I say just wait it out if something pops up.  I couldnt wait out the wind but it was so beautiful that it didnt matter
 

Originally Posted by BridetwoBe 

PRETTY... CONGRATS LADY...DO YOU RECOMMED AN EARLIER START IN CASE IT RAINS YOU HAVE MORE TIME TO PLAY WITH?

 

I stayed at the Suites but will try to answer from that point of view

1) Did you or any of your guest plan or used calling cards or rented a cell phone while in Jamaica? We bought minutes and logged onto FB to tell people we were there.. 15 minutes of internet was $3US and 30 minutes was $5 so we bought one card and shared with family and friends

2) For the Grand Brides- is there a required dress code for the restaurants? I thought I read somewhere that men are required to wear collared shirts and shoes for dinner.

All specialty restaurants required long pants for men... They werent strict on footwear as along as they had some on

3) How much time are you allotting for pictures between the ceremony and the reception?

we did 1hr but Marcia Roberts could have done longer, so we got dinner started and left back out to take more after orders were taken

4) What did you do or doing for music at the reception? I'm trying to decide on a DJ or a band, any recs would be appreciated!

We did the bonfire and hired the dj.. he was great!  he played most of the songs on my request list and thre in a few more great choices

5) Did you op for an open bar at your reception?

The bonfire included the open bar, however the dinner did not.   Every restaurant has a bar in it and the waiters got the drinks per the guests requests and guests got up and got their own if need be

6) DO you think it's okay to have the guest go to the lobby bar for the cocktail hour? Anyone know how many people the Grand lobby bar can accommodate?

Not sure about the Grand exactly but from what I hear they are all set up the same.  The lobby bar is a long walk from the beach.  If you have guests that have walking issues that might be an issues.. We did the cocktail hour on the beach right next to the ceremony which included the champagne punch and water in the package and appetizers we ordered.. they were all satsfied.

Originally Posted by Tropical Love 

Evening Ladies,

Have a couple questions and I'm really hoping one of y'all has the answers.

 

1) Did you or any of your guest plan or used calling cards or rented a cell phone while in Jamaica?

2) For the Grand Brides- is there a required dress code for the restaurants? I thought I read somewhere that men are required to wear collared shirts and shoes for dinner.

3) How much time are you allotting for pictures between the ceremony and the reception?

4) What did you do or doing for music at the reception? I'm trying to decide on a DJ or a band, any recs would be appreciated!

5) Did you op for an open bar at your reception?

6) DO you think it's okay to have the guest go to the lobby bar for the cocktail hour? Anyone know how many people the Grand lobby bar can accommodate?

 

Thank you in advance for the assistance!

Thank you!!! Yed Im working on my review now but just for you.. The wedding was on the beach the cocktail reception was right next to the ceremony location.. Dinner was inside at the Calabash and the bonfire was being set-up during dinner since it was a surprise.. Guests knew there would be dancing but had no clue what was in store and were pleasantly surprised.. the bonfire was next to the Sunset Pool and Bar which was a short walk from the Calabash restaurant.  No dancefloor... we really were excited about capturing the beach effect so dancing in the sand was AWESOME!!!
 

Originally Posted by tdotey 

MrsDeloatch2Be - You looked stunning and I love your itinerary and setup.  I know you plan on posting a review and when you do can you please include where your cocktail party was in relation to the ceremony and bonfire?  I know they were all on the beach but was the cocktail party close the ceremony location and then the bonfire was on another part of the beach?  I'm wondering because I want to know if the bonfire was a bit of a "surprise" for your guests?  Also did you get a dance floor for the bonfire?  I know some of the girls had dance floors on the beach but I cant remember if they were at the beach or the suites (so I dont know if thats an available option at the beach - which is my real question).

 

I'm not getting married until next July but everytime I read a review or a "just got back" message I get excited as if I'm leaving tomorrow!! 

 

 

Hey there sorry you are having such a hard time.  Nicole is truly awesome and makes sure that everything comes together once you are there. 

I did a cocktail reception on the beach right after the ceremony with food and drinks.. Call Jodi @ Tai Flora.. It is easier to get through by phone then email. 

Also, I wouldnt worry about things being booked.  They have a wide variety of vendors and people they use for the weddings so they can call people at the last minute to make sure your day is special. 

Im not sure how much input I can give since you are getting married off-site, but feel free to PM me if you have questions.

Originally Posted by daisymable 

I asked about eating on the beach and was told it was not an option (at the suites).  However, I am finding that some people are being given different options that others.  I am quite stressed right now... I sent my final wedding details almost two months ago. I have no restaurants confirmed and they just emailed me and told me that I have to source my own flowers. Because I am having my ceremony off site, they won't deal with flowers for the reception/centerpieces for me. I am only four days away from leaving!! I just sent an email to Tai Floral with the msg line- "HELP!!" in hopes that they can help me out on such short notice. She originially told me $350 for the slide show and just told me now it's $450 and that they have to source it from an outside vendor... which means it's not even booked yet. I have two bridesmaids that spent weeks making the slideshow and now I worried that they may not have equipment for me. Also, I am bringing my own gluten free cake mix because I am celiac. She told me that they would do it for free since I am bringing the ingredients. Now she tells me it's going to be $160. I am just praying that everything will work out at this point! I know whatever happens, we'll make the best of it and I am not going to stress once I am there.. what will be, will be. However, right now just days before leaving I am not impressed with the wedding coordinators.

THANK YOU!!! 5 was actually perfect.  There was a wedding the day before and 2 days after it rained at 4 both days so they wound up pushing it back til 4:30 anyway.. Seems like the crazy weather hits between 4 and 4:30 and was usually done by 4:30/4:45.  We didnt get rain but we had crazy wind...
 

Originally Posted by Islandgirl910 

Welcome back newlywed! Everything looks like it was beautiful. Love your dress!! Congrats again!  I choose 4:30 for my ceremony, but I see you choose 5 and it was still very much light outside. I'm toying around with pushing it back to 5...but perhaps not since I already have schedules being set with our vendors.

 

I must say I loved my set up.  Nicole was awesome.  We did our first dance in the Calabash as soon as we walked in.  They had the music set-up just for that purpose and we did not have to pay for the "private" reception.  We did the garter on the beach during the bonfire and did not pay to have the bar upgraded.  The bonfire was from 8:30-11:00 (it was scheduled to end at 10:30) and would probably have gone longer without added cost but we we all exhausted and left while the dj was still playing music)- Th cost of the bonfire was $250 and the dj was $300 (for 2 hours)

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Originally Posted by meeshamillz 

Beautiful... So during the bonfire did you have a DJ and do all of the "wedding" things like the first dance garter toss etc? I was planning on springing for the BBQ Buffet reception on the beach for three hours with a DJ. But the way you did it seems more cost efficient. Did you have the bonfire for 3 hours? If so, how much was it?
 

 

You look beautiful Kecia... I selected "insert image" and resized the pictures

Originally Posted by Prettysparklie 

Sorry the pics are so big!!! MrsDeloatch, how'd you lay yours out so nicely??? LOL

 

Yes.. I will have a review and lots of pictures once Marcia gets them ready for me.. She and her assistant Christopher were AWESOME to work with...

Originally Posted by vbbbtk 

Everything looks beautiful!  Can't wait for your full review with lots of pics i hope  
 

 

Hi Ladies-

IM BACK!!!!  I had the BEST TIME OF MY LIFE!!!!

Below are a few oics and a quick recap of my wedding

Ceremony on the Beach @ 5PM

Cocktail Reception on the Beach 5:30-6:30PM

Dinner at the Calabash 6:30-8:30 (Semi-Private)

Bonfire on the Beach 8:30-11:00PM

Vendors

Tai Flora (Florist)

Marcia Roberts (Photography)

Hey Ladies!  Well its that time.  I leave for the airport in a few hours and I am SUPER EXCITED!!!  Our wedding is Thursday and i cannot wait...  Im sure I will provide you a brief update when its all over since i am an internet junkie.. LOL  Thanks for everyones input encouragement and answers to all the questions.

Talk to you ladies soon!!!

Carol

I ordered chair sahses and table runners from efavormart and they look awesome!.. Cant wait to see them in action next week
 

Originally Posted by daisymable 

The round table are 71.5 in diameter 29 in height. Tiffany told me this was in cm but I took out my measuring tape and it HAS to be inches.  I ordered some linens from efavourmart.com and paid about $11 each for them.  I have not recieved them yet so cannot comment on the quality but they look nice online.  Tai Floral quoted me $45 per table cloth for renting. Way too much! I also ordered organza chair sashes from the same company for only $0.79 each! The resort only has silver, white and gold.

 

 

I am kicking out my FI the night before too.. Me and my bestie/MOH will room together and He and her hubby/BM will room together.  I plan to sleep in, order room service for breakfast, do one last ab workout LOL and then head to the Salon...  I was going to arrange for his ATV ride but with the luck we've been having with injuries lately, I would have him do it the day after LOL
 

Originally Posted by akamikey11 

I am kicking him out the night before to go spend time with his friends and I plan on not seeing him the day of.. I saw on someones review where the FI took off with his friends for like a jeep trip or something and the ladies went to the spa.  I plan on sleeping in...hehe

 

Thank you ladies... i figured as much just wanted to be sure since the document contradicted itself.

Thanks.. Super excited.. Leaving in 6 days! Marrying in 8... woohoo!

Originally Posted by eholt 

I paid with credit card upon check-out! well actually a few days after transferring to the Grand!   Not sure abotu DJ since I didn't use it.  I traveled with cash for photographer, make-up and tips.  Everything else went on CCard.

 

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Originally Posted by wendyjd 

Paid with credit card on check out... actually they almost forgot to charge me for the wedding.  I think the shocked look on my face when they said my balance due was $12, made them look again...  fyi, if you aren't charged on check out, I was told they would NOT call to charge you for it.  However, I bet someone could lose a job over not collecting several thousand dollars.

 

We paid for the steel drums with cash before the wedding

 

We paid Marcia with cash.
 

 

Past Brides-

A few questions about how did you pay your final bill:

Cash or Credit Card?

Do you pay the bill before wedding and pay upon checkout?  It states both on the estimated charges sheet- which one is correct? It seems like most brides pay upon check-out. 

Does the DJ have to be paid in cash before the wedding as it states on the estimated charges sheet? 

Trying to figure out how much cash I have to bring since we have to pay Marcia Roberts.

Thanks in advance

Congrats Prettysparklie!!!  I hope you have a wonderful and blessed day!  I cant wait, I am so excited im jumping out of my seat mimute by minute...  Make sure you email me once you have a moment to breath....

 

Originally Posted by Prettysparklie 

Wow, it's my turn......we leave for our June 23rd wedding on Sunday morning. I can't believe that 7 months has flown by this fast! Thank you to all the wonderful people on this board for all their ideas, advice, reviews and templates. I honestly don't think I would have been able to pull all this together without BDW and especially this thread's help.

 

Special thank you to IslandGirl910, EHolt and MrsDeloatchtoBe! Without you ladies, I think I would have lost my mind, but here I am calmly counting down the hours until we leave, THANK YOU!

 

I promise to leave a review when we are back, but have taken up EHolt's approach....we are just going to go with the flow and enjoy ourselves.  Whatever happens, it will still be a fabulous, joyous, loved fill day and nothing can change that.

 

MrsDeloatch you're up next, have a fabulous wedding and IslandGirl, I will call you the minute we are back from the honeymoon.

 

Cheers!

Kecia aka prettysparklie

I believe its a 3 hr minimum if you hire them for a private reception- see below taken from the extra charges document

DJJ & Sound Systtem PRIICE

Price Per hour US$ 150

For Private Reception minimum 3 hours US$ 450

DJJ & Sound Systtem PRIICE

Price Per hour US$ 150

For Private Reception minimum 3 hours US$ 450

Originally Posted by Kimberli1211 

Does anyone know if that minimum of 3 hours ($450) for the DJ is really required at the Suites? I've noticed a few people who only had a DJ for 2 hours and paid $300. Trying to figure out if this is okay across the board or just depends. Has anyone else noticed that the rules seem to vary at the same resorts? For example, Misee17, you didn't rent the restaurant out but they would still put up the lanterns, and I remember another bride in the same situation and they wouldn't put them up. Maybe it just depends on what's going on as far as what rules they bend?

LOL.. Same here

Originally Posted by Kimberli1211 

My personality is sure going to get a makeover during this whole thing...  I need to take up yoga or meditation or something! hahaha!

 

Casontag-

At the Suites you pay $18pp over 8 for chair setup etc....  However you may have to also pay the $800fee for a private reception. See below:

Taken from the 2011 Package Info:

Our wedding package is for 2 to 8 people. Groups of more than 8 people will be charged an additional fee of $18

USD per each extra guest [iberostar Guests] (Incl. GCT and service charge).

Children under the age of 12 are free of charge.

Private Restaurant Rental PRICE

Steakhouse Restaurant “Aunt Rubyâ€

**Groups of 50 up to 80 adults**

Located in front of the beach. Open air.

From 7:00 until 10:30 pm

Includes dinner, soft drinks, beer and wine, coffee & tea

Open bar optional with extra charge

US$ 800

Mediterranean Restaurant “Mare Nostrumâ€

**Groups of 25 up to 40 adults**

Air Conditioned, non smoking

From 6:30 until 10:00 pm

Includes dinner, soft drinks, beer and wine, coffee & tea

Open bar optional with extra charge

US$ 800

Gourmet Restaurant “Calabashâ€

**Groups of 40 up to 80 adults**

Air Conditioned, non smoking

From 6:30 until 10:00 pm

Includes dinner, soft drinks, beer and wine, coffee & tea

Open bar optional with extra charge

Originally Posted by casontag 

I am trying to find the price per person for the wedding at Rose Hall Suites? Im planning on about 40 people.

If someone has a list of the prices needed when planning a wedding at Iberostar, please post it! This is such a confusing process trying to get information from another country. lol. I guess I will just have to have patience.

LOL.. I know!!!  Soon it will be over!  Thank God.. LOL
 

Originally Posted by Prettysparklie 

Mrsdeloatch2be: We both have got to work on our controlling tendancies!!! LOL

 

We're almost there......

 

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Eholt-  Im walking down to the same song....   Good Choice!

 

Originally Posted by eholt 

Ladies, in Jamaica they say "no problems only situations."  My wedding was so laid back it wasn't even funny but when I tell you it was PERFECT, I mean it.  I do not remember what part of the song played at all.  I walked out to "Giving Myself" by Jennifer Hudson.  Once I locked eyes with my hubby, it was only me and him.  My guest looked like the Wii characters, floating around! LOL!  For all I know, they could have plaid a Mickey Mouse or Barney song!  Lol!

 

Oh and you give your CD to Nicole and she gives it to the DJ.  Just have a note of what to play when.  We had a CD with like 12 songs.  Song #1 was to walk out to.  Song #12 was to walk out to.  Jazz in the middle to play for signing of documents, during champagne toast and while we took pics.

I have a group of 14..   I forget did you do a private reception? or just the dinner?  Im concerned with doing to much for such a small group but not doing enough since its still my wedding... What are your thoughts or woulds and wouldnts since youve gone through it?
 

Originally Posted by eholt 

All together, included bride and groom, we had a group of 19. 
 

 

Thank you.. makes complete sense.  Now I just have to figure out how to cut my song down or at what point I need to start walking out at.... LOL theres my need to control everything... LOL
 

Originally Posted by eholt 

It depends on when you want your music to start.  You wait at a side door until its your time to shine and have to walk down the sidewalk in front of aunt Ruby's and then step into the sand.  I had my music start just before I got to the sand and it there was only enough time to plan a portion of the song.  Keep in mind that your aisle is dependent upon how many guests you have.  All and all, you say how long/short you want your walk to be.  Make sense???

 

 

Good Question!

Originally Posted by BridetwoBe 

Past brides,

 

If you have your music played on a cd, who did you get to take control over it?

 

Originally Posted by Prettysparklie 

Thank you for this response. I plan on feeing my vendors as well and this is all good info to know AHEAD of time.

 

 

PAST Brides:

Random question- For music selection purposes dor the ceremony, about how long was the walk  from inside to the Chuppah at the Suites?

Thanks in advance...