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Originally Posted by angelnjewels 

Good morning ladies,

So I ordered a dress from baby online recently. not my wedding dress but a blue dress fort rehearsal dinner. I requested that they send pictures prior to sending the dress. well they delivered the dress without pictures. I was away for the thanksgiving holiday and now I have to go out of my way and pick it up. it is crazy how they work. I hope the dress looks great but I am upset at the fact that they did not send me pictures as I requested. What is that?

I am furious!

I am not at all surprised that they did not send you pictures.  The same thing happened to me and it seems like a number of other people if you read through the forum.  I was prepared for this when I ordered.  You could try to get a discount if you have to have work done on it..

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Originally Posted by baezsolano 


I am hesitant to begin doing any alterations/changes based on all the feedback on this blog. Seems that all issues reported with any vendor were size and alterations. Maybe it's just me but once I start expecting perfection I may just be disappointed. Instead if I get a cookie cutter size I know I have my alteration options at home. Also based on my measurements it is very close to their charts. Am I crazy??

If you are expecting perfection perhaps ordering a dress online is not for you.  These are replica dresses and will not be 100% like the original and not 100% perfect. 

I ordered from Jasmines and did custom measurements.  I went in to the process still expecting to have some alterations done because of the way we measured and I would need a bustle added anyway.  The dress showed up and fit great!  I had the bustle added and just a small gather fixed on one side.  All in all it was at least 10x cheaper to order it to my measurements than to have it done after the fact.

I would order custom measurements and just like the rest of the process don't expect perfection realize that there may be some differences, alterations, etc but you are saving a TON in the end!

Originally Posted by Shauna253 

 

Hey Ladies,

I just need to rant. I finally got back in touch with the wedding coordinator at the suites after sending a bunch of emails over the last month. I called her and tracked her down rather than continuing to send and ask for a response. I went through all the details I had worked out with Tai Flora regarding my beach reception and now out of nowhere she tells me I require minimum 50 people. I told her this was in none of the correspondence we went through over the past 8-9 months. She said oh well, that is there policy. I told her the whole reason we were discussing doing the beach reception was because we didn't have the numbers for the private reception we wanted. She looked through some paperwork and then said 'well it doesn't matter anyway because you definitely do NOT want a beach reception in January'. Its their winter time and she said it is crazy windy on the beach after 5:30pm. So why did Tai Flora tell me it would be fine? Maybe because Tai Flora makes more money from us for a beach reception? So my question is to anyone who has been to Iberostar in January or even better anyone who has had a beach reception in January. How windy is and cold does it really get? We are from Alberta Canada so are use to wind and cold in January, but at the same time we will all be wearing summer dresses. Any input would be very helpful so I can make my final decision this weekend.

On another note, the coordinator told me that she does not send the overall wedding package where I confirm all the misc. details (ceremony & dinner time, guest list, food choices, rehearsal dinner requests, beach welcome party, etc) until 1 month before. I asked if she could send early so I could take a look at what they require and she said no because this is their process.

Oh and I asked about scanning in and sending the Notarized documents (because I heard the Grand and Beach accept this). She said this is not an Iberostar requirement but rather a requirement from the Government of Canada. So Fed Ex they went for $82.

So back to square one I go with planning of the reception!

I was not in Jamaica in January but in the first part of March.  Almost every and evening it got windy on the beach around the time of your reception and sand was blowing everywhere.  Dont get me wrong we were very comfortable temp wise.  Someone had a dinner on the beach and it looked like it was going to be miserable.  The chairs and everything set up looked great but I am sure sand was everywhere.  Towards the later evening the wind typically dies down and we had a bonfire on the beach after our dinner and had a wonderful time.

As a side note to the ladies that want crystals on the huppa make sure to have some way to fasten them down.  I would say that most early evenings there was a steady breeze and those crystals will be flying and tangling in the breeze

Originally Posted by justine416 

 

I also wanted to do a welcome bonfire. I was told $250 is for 15 people for an open bar. After the 15 ppl a cost of per person for an open bar is charged. I'm assuming that means they will set up a private bar for the bonfire.

Yes if you pay the initial bonfire cost and for the additional guest they set up a private bar at the pool bar.  It works out great!

Yes the bonfire is right next to the beach bar but the beach bar is closed when you would be having the bonfire.  I can not remember what time it closes but it is earlier in the evening

Originally Posted by Shauna253 

We are looking at having a beach bonfire as our welcome party. I have been told the bonfires are right in front of the beach bar by the infinity pool. Does anyone know if we need to pay to get the national or international open bar or if the beach bar is close enough to walk a few steps and get a drink?

Originally Posted by Jaciv2000 

 

Does anyone know what kinds of "top shelf" liquor the suites has? I know that sometimes when they say top shelf they don't always have what people expect........so anyone do a resort tour and actually got to see what they offer? Especially tequila and vodka.....I have some picky guests!!!

 

I know for vodka the suites has absolute... tequila I can not help you there

These are beautiful pictures! 

Originally Posted by bondgirl0072010 

 

@Sara Tamargo & @Ty Roane, TTD + Horse..check it out! 

 

 

 

Originally Posted by KKertz 

 

Ladies...

 

Are any of you fighting more with your fiance now that you're engaged than you ever did before you were engaged?? 

 

So my fiance and I have had the most amazing 2 years together.  It's been unreal at times how loving, secure, and right it feels.  Simply put we just clicked right away and from the moment it started I knew we were going somewhere.   So when he got down on a knee and asked me that important question, I didn't have any doubt in my mind, of course I said yes, and couldn't wait to officially start our lives together.

 

...Then came wedding planning!!! UGH!   I knew it would be hard, I've seen the Bridezilla shows and heard stories from friends.  But I  thought destination wedding planning would be less stressful than a wedding in the states, I had NO idea things would be so hard at times.  The guilt over asking friends/family to travel.  Dealing with "Caribbean time".  Friends/family that make me feel selfish for doing this.  It's all adding up and it's making me stressed out or anxious all the time - and I'm usually a low key person.  I mean, the stress even has me posting on FORUMS and asking STRANGERS for advice?? This isn't me! 

 

Anyway I don't know what's happened to us?? We used to be on the same page, we used to understand each other, talk with respect to each other, be a team...and now, I feel like this wedding planning is pushing us farther apart. And no, I'm not a crazy bridezilla, just dealing with more stress, he's dealing with more stress, etc.  

 

I just want to marry him, to tell him I love him enough to commit to him forever.  And I hate all the other bullshit involved.

 

Anyone else feel this way?

Fortunately I did not have this issue but if both of you just want to be together and the wedding planning is causing the issues... ELOPE!!!  Just the two of you go get married and become man and wife, cancel the rest and be done!  I know its sounds cruel and unfair to everyone else but after all it is about the two of you.  I have had family members do this and there are no hard feelings they did what was best for them.

Just my 2 cents

Ladies, Here is a link to our Trash The Dress Session-  I used a horse... my Hubby is not a huge picture person so it was a bit more of a bridal session if you will.  But it was amazing

http://www.aaronwatsonphotoblog.com/2012/03/trash-the-dress-photography-in-montego-bay-jamaica/

Hope it works!

Beach Guest are not allowed on the Suites property unless they pay a fee.  This is the benefit of paying more and having the upgrades of the Suites.  It would not be fair to everyone whom payed more to stay at the Suites if they just allowed everyone from the Beach who payed less over anytime they want.  If you want to hang out with all of your guest at one place you will most likely have to all hang out at the Beach unless your guest want to pay the fee for each day, I do not know cost. I know this sucks!  As for the wedding day your guest will have to pay the $30 I believe and they will be able to join you at the Suites for all the wedding functions.

I would ask the WC to be sure.  I know to get to the Grand they had guards standing at the door making sure that you had the wrist band for the Grand and a guard on the beach. They would not let my sister through to help me with the dress. 

Originally Posted by Sjay 

 

Hey Jreist - I saw on the 'services with extra charges' document that there are passes that cost: Day $75, Night $100, All day/night $150, but I understood this was the cost for non-Iberostar guests to come onto the property. This is what I'm hoping to get clarification on. Surely Iberostar won't charge a Beach guest $30 to come over on wedding day, and $75+ to come over any other day...??

 

 

Thanks LolasMom71 - I don't think I've ever heard/read it was free for guests to come over, but that would be awesome if it is the case!

 

I've put all these Qs to the WC so hopefully I'll know soon. I'll be sure to post her response too.

Thanks

It took almost 6 mo or better for me to get our marriage license from the resort.  I was actually able to get it earlier because I was tired of waiting and went online to the registrar general and submitted a form payed $80 and got 6 copies or our marriage license 10 days after my submission.  I did not submit the request till about 3 to 4 mo after our wedding but I am guessing if you did this online sooner you would be able to get your license pretty quick.  They give you "a certified copy" at the wedding but there is no raised seal or anything on it so most places will most likely not accept this.

Originally Posted by lindseejill 

Hello ladies!

 

I am sure this has been answered somewhere before, but does anyone know how long it takes to get your marriage license? Do they give it to you right then & there after you sign it or do they have to mail it to you later? I am asking because my fiance is in the military and we will need our marriage license quickly in order for me to get under his insurance, benefits, housing etc. I have been reading through the threads and some said it took about 6 months to get it while others said they got it right after the ceremony. We may have to secretly get married at the courthouse before we go!

The liquor gets better as you go up in Resorts so at the Beach I do not believe that they have Absolute or Jack Daniels.  I know the Suites has Absolute and the Grand has even more name brand selection.  This was my experience anyways and something I and a couple of my guest noticed as we stayed at the Suites but occasionally went to the Beach and they did not have the some of the choices we had at the Suites.

Originally Posted by Jaclyn111 

We are also going to get married in the states before we go.  I read somewhere 1-3 months before you get your marriage license and we don't want to wait that long!  Another question I have...does anyone know what types of liquor they have at the beach resort?  We like Jack Daniels and Absolute (or other decent) vodka.  Is this included or can we pay extra for it?  If at all?  Thanks again to everyone for the responses!  Very helpful!

I did not purchase a separate dress for my TTD session!  After hopping in the pool for a rinse and then getting in the shower for a final rinse I hung it on the balcony to dry and everything was fine!

Love these photos.  where did you jump off the cliff?

Originally Posted by CdnBeatPrincess 

Thank you... let me know if you have any other questions or want to see some of the pictures that they sent me which is a bit easier to see some of the details.

Originally Posted by MissJali 

vbbbtk Wow your dress came out beautiful!! i will look into jasmine's bridal also. Thank you so much for posting a pic of your dress.

Originally Posted by MissJali 

 

Ok girls here's the dress I'm obsessed with (Pronovias Dahir). Question is...dressilyme, landy's bridals or jasmine's bridal shop.

For the brides who went with dressilyme, exactly how did you get your photo over to them? I don't see an option on the website.

I ordered a knock off of Sottero and Midgley Clarice which your dress reminds me off with a few differences.  I ordered my dress from Jasmines bridal and could not have been happier!  I have added a few pictures of my actual dress

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All right ladies I am finally getting around to posting some pictures of my dress from our wedding day!  I have a post quite a ways back but I ordered my dress from Jasmines Bridal Shop and the only modifications required were to add a bustle and then fix a little pucker that I had on my hip.  I would highly recommend them as I could not have been happier with my choice.

Thank you ladies for the wonderful comments!  Yes the horse I had planned this all online through emails and I did not know how it was going to turn out but it was amazing!

I have not seen the 2013 price sheet but personally I do not think that you need to rent out the restaurants unless you really want to.  We did not rent out Aunt Rubys and I am so glad we didn't there was hardly anyone else there and we pretty much had the place to ourselves.  So glad I saved all that money by not making it private!  As far as a reception on the beach I do not remember the details but it was extra money to have it on the beach.  There were a few nights that I don't think the meal on the beach would have been much fun due to the wind and sand blowing into your drink etc. yuck!  Just my opinion but keep that in mind if you are looking at doing the reception and meal on the beach.
 

Originally Posted by Shauna253 

So the Suites wedding coordinator just sent me the new information package for 2013 which now says that you need 100-200 guests to rent out Aunt Ruby's steakhouse.  This now changes everything for us because we only have 50 guests and wanted an outdoor reception.  Calabrash we need 70-100 people so that doesn't work either.  So pretty much our only option is either the Mediteranean (which isn't really the look I was going for) or reception on the beach.  I haven't really heard anyone mention anything about having their reception on the beach at all.  Has anyone read any reviews or have any information on this?  I have the pricing for the WC, but I haven't seen photos or anything of what it would look like.  My main worry is it getting too cold and windy.  Any input would be appreciated.

Forgot to add one of the pictures so here it is

Ladies, Here is a link to our Trash The Dress Session

http://www.aaronwatsonphotoblog.com/2012/03/trash-the-dress-photography-in-montego-bay-jamaica/

Hope it works!

They allow you to remove the wrist band for the day and get a new one at the front desk

Originally Posted by albellis 

I see a lot of pictures of brides that got married at the Iberostar that aren't wearing a wristband. Does this resort not require them, or have the brides worked something out where they can remove theirs for the wedding day and get a new one afterwards? I just don't want a big colored band on my wrist in all the photos.

Our bartender stuck around for the 2 hours that I had the DJ, even though I payed for 1 hour of bar.  I do know that people were actively tipping his so this might have made a difference.

Originally Posted by Swanee07 

Hi Everyone,

 

We are getting married at the IRHB on May 4th. We are doing the semi/non private reception dinner and planning on having the bon fire after. Anyone who has had a bon fire, how long do the bartenders stick around for the bon fire. Is it exactly an hour?

 

Thanks for any input anyone can provide!

Erinmc I did exactly this. I tried on quite a few dresses so i knew what i wanted and what looked best on me. I found a pic online but could not find the real dress anywhere close enough to be able to go. I was not going to fly across the country to try on a dress! Anyways i took the gamble and ordered the dress i saw online from Jasmines bridal figuring worst case i would still have plenty of time to find something else and i didnt spend a fourtune. It came in and could not be happier! So if you know what looks good on you and what your looking for i would say go for it! Good luck i hope you have the same experience i did!

has anyone ordered a Knock off dress with-out trying the dress on first? I really like this dress and I have tried on similar dress's like it. No shop in the STATE has it =, so I think I'm gonna take the chance and order it. I just need some reassurance.

Great Thread!  Thank you for sharing and can not wait to see pictures from Del Sol.  I too love their work!