Islandgirl910

I had dress regret too but as much as I spent on my dress, it is what it is. I like it. But I wish I had tried on a one strap dress or gotten something flowy.

Originally Posted by susan1672 

Even though I already bought a dress, I'm now having dress regret and this is my new favorite dress that I might buy!

R I think you told me before but I forgot. With my wedding now 25 days away I have to get everything. Where is it that you bought your shoe "I Do" again? Was it Michaels? If so what aisle?

Thanks for posting this especially since my dress is lace too. I wanted to trash it but as of today I went to TJ Maxx and picked up a nice white summer dress that could pass off as a nice beach wedding dress for $16! I figure I'd rather wear that instead than the hassle of my own dress in the sand etc. I'm still on board with the TTD, just not my gown itself lol.
 

Originally Posted by Bride2B22 

I did a TTD session......at first i was going to get a "cheaper, lighter" dress.....but in reality, my favorite TTD pics are the ones where the bride is wearing her actual dress......so beautiful.......my dress was ALL lace, and got so much sand in it, even a red stain on the bottom from a drink during the wedding,  but i brought it to the dry cleaners and its BRAND NEW!! needless to say, i brought with it 125 pounds of sand in my luggage lol..... Once I get my pics i will share with everyone......

 

 

Thanks for this info!

We hired Kevan Stewart from JA Weddings. Many brides raved about him on hear and so we decided to hire him. He's great with email responses and can work with you.

Originally Posted by luvmoo 

Hey!

We are using steel pand band also.. but who did you guys get for a DJ if you don't mind me asking? We were just planning on getting the resort DJ, so we didn't have to pay the vendor fees and what not... but we don't want someone who sucks!! lol...  any suggestions?

 

 

We're going to use the steel drum band as I heard they are good. However, we are not using the resort dj as one of my girlfriends just got back from her wedding at the Suites and said he sucks. We booked an outside dj. Music is an important part of our wedding, so we can't have nonsense in between.

Originally Posted by Tropical Love 

I'm trying to decide on entertainment for the bonfire and the reception. Has anyone hired or plan on hiring the Mento or Steel Drum band? How were the resort DJs? I was told that I have an option of an onsite or offsite DJ. Anyone have any recommendations or suggestions? Thanks, Yolanda

So beautiful! Too bad he's not nested in Jamaica because I sure would've hired him!

Can any past brides give us future brides input as to whether the Suites provides a dinner menu at the guest table or on their plates at the reception? My wedding almost a month away!

How'd you get it to stay at $10K? We are also having 45 guests but we went over our 10K unfortunately.

Originally Posted by JessX823 

Our wedding is costing us around $10k which includes our 10 day stay at the resort and wedding reception with 45 guests.  

The camera cut outs are so cute! Does the craft store have an online website??

Originally Posted by passionsarcasm 

I heart these! Too adorable.
 

 

THANK YOU for posting this!! It's so unique and different. You've inspired me as I now want to do one after our wedding!!

Thanks Daisy. I figured if anything we would head to the beach resort as well for more privacy. Hopefully our photographer can do it really early in the morn. I want to be able to enjoy our day after wedding breakfast delivery to the room. What time was your breakfast delivered & what time was your TTD session?
 

Originally Posted by daisymable 

We did our ttd at the resort.  We walked up by the "beach" resort because there were more trees for shade and we didn't want our family and friends watching every move we made (they were all still in the pool!).  I didn't really want to leave the resort and take time away from our guests when we only had a few days with them. If you have a good photographer, he/she can work around the people, chairs etc. I was worried about chairs and stuff when she was shooting but then you don't even notice it in the photos.

For the other bride who asked, my dress was Watters with a Lazaro sash. My TTD was BCBG which I got from ebay for less than $100.  I washed it on handwash cycle and it's as good as new even after being in the salt water. I may wear it again if we have a at home reception.

For brides that did the TTD the day after their wedding, whereabouts did your photographer take you? Did you stay on the Iberostar resort, go to Dunn's River Falls, where? I'm trying to gather ideas of where I want our photographer to take us. Please share! Thanks!

Very nice pics Daisy!! Congrats! Question where did you do your TTD on the Iberostar property or off property? And also I loved that you & your hubby got to dance under the stars on the beach. Priceless!

Originally Posted by daisymable 

Hi,

 

I'm so sorry I have not posted my review yet. I am trying to finish an online course which is consuming my time right now.  Here is a link to my photographers blog in the meantime.  I will try to get the review up soon!

 

the wedding:  http://blog.lawsonphotography.ca/lensview-jamaican-wedding-mon 

 

trash the dress:  http://blog.lawsonphotography.ca/lensview-trash-the-dress 

 

Also where in Negril are you honeymooning? We will be there too @ Couples Negril.

Right now I'm in between where to have my TTD. If I we do it Negril two days after our wedding (actually 3), I would have to dress my dress with me. However if I do it the very next morning after the wedding, I could simply give my mom my dress to bring back home and go to my honeymoon dress free. My photographer's boss is telling me that Iberostar is big enough to take pictures, but my thing I don't want our guests seeing us, you know what I mean? I'd rather go off property somewhere. I took cut the wedding survival kit. I'm still doing the OOT bags but keeping it simple. How many guests are attending your wedding?

Originally Posted by akamikey11 

ok so let's see...

 

I am doing a TTD two days after the wedding from my honeymoon spot in Negril...I do not know where we are going..I am leaving that up to the photographer..but I told her what I was looking for and wanted.

 

I had to change a lot of stuff do to budget...so I am keeping it really simple..because at the end of the day...I am not going broke to make sure everyone else is having a good time.

 

NO OOT BAGS....this one really hurt the most...but it had to be done...plus I still can't get an accurate head count..and I am not going to try and track down 100+ grown adults that cant seem to respond to the invite or emails

 

Fans and bubbles for ceremony-check

programs--still deciding

ordered flower arrangements for the beach huppa-check

bells for the reception-check

documents notarized-check

all vendors contracted-check

ceremony script-check

 

things to do-

make cd for ceremony and first dances.

mail documents to resort

pick up dress from alterations

order grooms and son's outfit---yeah i know..that one is on him..I gave FI one job to do....hehe

pack

leave

make 

 

Are any of your ladies doing a TTD session? If so whereabouts?

Thanks BeachBride! I've hired her!
 

Originally Posted by BeachBridein11 

She did my hair, my two bridesmaids, and my mother's. All looked fantastic and held up the entire evening! Definitely recommend! Also, very good idea to bring along a pic of what you would like your hair to look like.

 

Repost!

For the past brides that who were married at the Suites and had a private reception, what types of stuff were done during the reception to keep your guests entertained and occupied? For example I've been to wedding where guests play games, or the bride and groom had dancers to entertain, to a little fire show. I'm just seeking ideas to fill the 4 hour window along with the dance with our mothers, the garter toss, cake cutting and typical dancing.

Also can anyone tell me what the "grill chicken supreme" dish served at Aunt Ruby's entails?

BeachBride I've hired Rashel as my makeup artist and I'm considering hiring her hair stylist as well to do three hairstyles. Did you have the hair stylist only do your hair or did she style your bridesmaids hair as well?
 

Originally Posted by BeachBridein11 

Well my post isn't fake! LOL  I adored her and the hair stylist!  I still recommend!!

 

 

Very nice thread. Congrats on your wedding! You've inspired me to order starfish bouts. A friend of mine suggested it too but you're right why spend $10 per bout when I can simply get 3 starfishes for $10. I wish you had gotten married last summer, simply bc I would've seen your posting about your wedding dress and would've order mine for just as cheap instead of spending the amount that I did on mine. Nonetheless I will be a beautiful bride either way. Congrats to you again!!

Awe thank you. I know it hurt me too a lot and still does. I know everyone has financial hardships. If we could pay for all of them to attend we would, but God knows my heart.
 

Originally Posted by BridetwoBe 

 I cried when I read 0/3 sisters going. But thank God for your momma. Sorry to hear that.

We're getting married at a different hotel, but we are having our honeymoon at Couples Negril! Whoo hoo!

For the past and fairly recent brides that who were married at the Suites and had a private reception, what types of stuff were done during the reception to keep your guests entertained and occupied? For example I've been to wedding where guests play games, or the bride and groom had dancers to entertain, to a little fire show. I'm just seeking ideas to fill the 4 hour window along with the dance with our mothers, the garter toss, cake cutting and typical dancing.

Hey MrsGreen..it's me Tiff. I say go for it. If your mom is offering to make your day special, then let her. It's also a special day for her too, because her baby, you are getting married! My mom is my heart too and she is walking me down the aisle. I have 3 older sisters and can you believe NOT one of them are attending my wedding?? Two of them live in the islands and one lives in NJ. I thought the one in NJ would at least attend to represent on behalf of my other 2 sisters. But as long as I have my mom, I'm happy. Yes I will be emotional on my wedding day because naturally I want my sisters there. But God will create a beautiful day for me, my husband to be along with our close family and friends. So girl live it up! Sucks re the guests that aren't attending your wedding, but you're going to be a beautiful bride either way marrying your hubby to be!

Originally Posted by mrsgreene2011 

My mom is so cool, she really just wants it to be special and I think she feels bad that so many people are cancelling that she is trying to make sure I get the day I deserve. I am really lucky to have her and thankful for all of her help. I really would like the sit down reception, but I am not totally against her idea. I just want everyone to enjoy it. I am going to ask the coordinator about a reception on the beach. I will let you know what I find out.