mizzrojo

Oh I also should tell you that the make-up and hair people here are great!  I got my hair done and makeup done by them and it turned out wonderfully.  I brought my own pictures and my own make-up to give to them because all they had was NYX and Wet n Wild type makeup (cheap stuff), so I provided all of my base colors to her in advance.  Okay I'm done for now, so much to share!

Hello Ladies!!

I am officially married!  June 18th, 2011 @ the Grand and the wedding was absolutely amazing.  You all have nothing to worry about.  The weather was perfect and the day and night was amazing.  Definitely a dream come true.  Will post pictures and a review once we return!  Happy planning!!

12 days and counting for me and still so much to do!!  I am having the hardest time reaching Janielle and Jodi for questions!  Anyone else having problems?!! I have pressing questions that need to be answered!!  Anywhoo, is anyone planning on using the make-up service provided by the Grand?  I was planning on using them to do myself and my bridesmaids since I do not want to pay to get a pass for Rishel. Have anyone seen their work?  This is one of the pressing questions that have gone unanswered :/

June 18th, 2011

Iberostar Grand

Okay phew!!! I feel a lil bit better

Nevermind!  Didn't realize this was Riviera Forum

Any ladies getting married in June 2011??? Have any of you seen the weather lately???

June 18th, 2011

Iberostar

MBJ

Ahhhhh any June Jamaican Brides?? Have you guys seen the weather?

June 18th, 2011

Montego Bay, JA

I'm going through the same frustrations!! They are horrible to get back to and sooooo expensive!  The flowers included in the package are cheap looking and not worth it!  I'm going to have them supply my arch and other items, but for my bouquet, I'm going to do my own thing.  Outside florists for a really nice bouquet are like $40 compared to $200! 

Hey Ladies,

I have finalized the look I'm going for and wanted your opinion.  I'm leaning towards the long curls look, but am worried about the humidity and wondering if my curls would fall.  I'm thinking it would be best to have my hair up like in the images below.  The J-Hud image is the make-up look that I am going for. What do you guys think?  Also, hope this helps bring inspiration to some of you still pondering.

y

Thanks so much guys!  I let them know that we would be covering hairstyling and make-up and hinted that if they wanted anything additional they were responsible for that.  Sounds like everyone is on board. Phew!! Now I just need to get my hair in order! lol

Hmmm we received 7 nights for $2880 total at the Grand for a June wedding, which is $411 a night and not per person.  I went with AAA travel services to book my wedding party and guests. 

Question ladies!  Are any of you planning to pay for your bridesmaids to get their "weave" done or just the hairstyling at the resort?  I was planning on just paying to get their hairstyled and make-up done, which is customary.  I was not planning on paying for them to get their "weave" done!  It was hinted by one of my bridesmaids! lol

Hi Beach and Suites Brides:

Quick question.  Does anyone have the price lists for services at the Beach and Suites such as hair and make-up?  I am getting married in a month at the Grand, and my bridesmaids and some of the wedding guests are staying at the Beach.  I am looking into having their hair and make-up done at the Beach since I would assume it would be cheaper than the Grand.  If anyone can share the price list that would be great!

Thanks so much!

Grand Brides!  Do you have all of your wedding party staying at the Grand along with the majority of your guests?  My wedding party is spread out bridesmaids at the Beach, Parents at the Suites, and Groomsmen at the Grand!  Grrr!  Does anyone else have this issue?  I was hoping that all of my wedding guests and party would be in one spot.

Jonesr1979- You looked great!  Did you get a full sew-in or did you have hair left out?

Ohhh these are cute!  Where did you order from?  My wedding is in a month, so I need something fast!  What are you putting in them?  I'm trying to gather what to put in them right now. Oh and thanks so much for the tip on paying a vendor fee for make-up.  I'll look into it again. 

Rashel just emailed me back and wanted $300 for 4 people....Hmmm might be a little steep for me, especially since I would have to pay for her to obtain a pass to come onto the property and then once you figure out the conversion to JA $$, she is making a lot!

Thanks for the info Toni!  You know it seems to take them forever to respond to e-mail.  It seems like we will have the place blocked off somewhat for the reception, so good to know.  Also, I didn't know about the times!  We were hoping to have our wedding at 5:30pm, so we might need to push it up to 5:00pm. I was planning on doing the first dance right afterwards and then do a soul train line on the beach since there will already be a sound system hooked up. From there we would go take photos with the photographer.  Hope that is a enough time.  Soooo much to do!

Has anyone begun their OOT bags?  Anyone getting them custom made?  What are you putting in them?

June 2011

Iberostar Grand

Ahhh getting married in 53 days!  Anyone bring down their own decorations or items for the dinner?  I e-mail Janielle and she mentioned that since we are unable to do the private reception since we do not have enough people (30) then we would need to eat in one of the eateries. Anyone else doing this option?  Do you know if they block off a section of the restaurant or are you mixed in with other guests?  I've asked this question and have yet heard a response.  

June 18th, 2011

Iberostar Grand  

June 18th, 2011 Iberostar Grand!

It's coming up sooooo quick! What do you guys still have left to do?? I wish there was a countdown planner similar on the Knot for destination weddings.  Anyone know of one?

Hey Ladies!

Ahhh so happy I found this forum...this topic has been driving me crazy for awhile.  I'm getting married in less than 3 months and will be getting a FULL sew in (no hair left out).  I'll be getting a test run this weekend so I can see how it turns out because I have never had a FULL sew-in ever...I've done partial. Anywhoo I'm thinking of these styles that will work with a full sew-in.  What do you guys think?  Side Note:  Sorry for the DVR pauses in the pictures.  I keep my eye out on TV shows for possible hair styles

June 18th, 2011

Montego Bay, Jamaica 

Thanks!  I'll check them out.

Hi Ladies,

My colors are Pink and Green and I am searching hard for pink and green solid striped ties or bow ties for the groomsmen. I have tried Express, Macys, Jos Bank, Jcrew, etc. and still no luck.  Does anyone know of any great places that might have pink and green ties or bow ties?

Thanks!

June 18th, 2011

Iberostar Grand, MB Jamaica

Hi Everyone,

My FI and are looking to get married in the USA at a courthouse before heading to our DW in Jamaica.  We want to do this to avoid paperwork and any issues in Jamaica have a US license.  I am not changing my name before we go down there until we come back.  We will still go through the ceremony and process in Jamaica for our parents who wont know that we got married in the states.  We were just going to skip the signing of documents at the wedding, but the resort treats this as a renewing of the vows and not a wedding, so we are going through the whole process anyway.  Anyone done this before? 

Hi All,

Thanks for all the suggestions! We were going back and forth between doing a prive reception or not.  The resort wants $2000 just for a private reception and additional $20 per person that is not staying at the resort.  Crazy amounts of money just for something that is all-inclusive anyway!  We are still thinking about it because we will have the flower girl and jr. bridesmaid on an all aldult resort, so the only way they would be able to enjoy the rest of the wedding is through a private reception...

June 18th, 2011

Iberostar Grand - Montego Bay