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Hi Nicky!! I am a 9-10-11 and I am getting married in Jamaica!! Too fun!! Where are you getting married?? I am getting married at the Grand Palladium....

The travel company the resort uses is being difficult...haha! They gave me rates for private car transfers (1 to 3 people), but the will not get me private bus rates without every name and flight number/ arrival time of every single person. I told them we will have 10 people landing around 2 pm on September 7th, and she still isn't willing to give me a rate.....makes no sense!! So, I am price shopping. But, the most important thing is that everyone gets to the resort safely, so I want a referral.

Geez, that is a little scary....with the way they drive there, you will definitely want the children in car seats!! I have a couple of 5 year olds in my group, so I am hoping they can get a booster, but at least they aren't little babies or toddlers any longer. Good luck!

I am going to email Kenny now! Thanks, LisaAndDreJamaica2011!!

Hey Ladies, I need help finding a reliable company who can provide transportation from the Montego Bay Airport to The Grand Palladium Resort & Spa for about 10-15 people. We are hoping to find some sort of bus so we can all be together, and the transportation company recommended by our WC only has cars. Thanks in advance for your help!

Hello Fellow Jamaica Brides! I need help finding a reliable company who can provide transportation from the Montego Bay Airport to The Grand Palladium Resort & Spa for about 10-15 people. We are hoping to find some sort of bus so we can all be together, and the transportation company recommended by our resort only has cars. Thanks in advance for your help!

How many lanyards are you selling?

Toiinlove, I am booked with Rashel for my 9.10.11 wedding as well! But, my wedding is at 10 am, so she will have plenty of time to get to you!

Toiinlove, Did you do your own brochures, or have them done? I love them!! I also love the idea of the scavenger hunt! I may have to copy it!

Oh my gosh!! Everything looks so amazing!! You are on it!!! I am getting married the same day as you at the Grand Palladium in Jamaica. You have officially made me feel unorganized and behind. Haha!!

Wow!! That is a great deal!! What is their website? I may need to check them out!

No, I found out that we just have to pay for a day pass, not the vendor fee. So, it is all great!

I am so excited for you!! Today is my 100 Day mark! Still have plenty to do, so I am glad I still have a little time. Good luck with everything! I hope your day is absolutely spectacular!! I know it will be!! Thanks for all of your help!

The always helpful and full of knowledge BeachBridein11 answered this question for me in another forum. She said that Natalie (one of the WC) said a day pass will be fine for the makeup artist. Thought I would let everyone know I had my answer, and it is the answer I wanted!! Thanks, BeachBridein11!!

Yay!! That is great news! I just posted the same question in the Grand Palladium forum.....guess I can go and answer the question for everyone now. Haha. So, you are going to get Rashel a day pass and use her for your makeup, right? Are you also getting a day pass for her hair stylist? You must be over the moon excited! Your wedding day is almost here!!! Woooohoooo!!

Ladies, Question...I am hoping one of you can help me. I am considering booking a hair and makeup artist from outside the resort (Rashel), but I do not want to have to pay a $300 vendor fee to get her in. Does anyone know if it is possible to get a day pass for these types of services, since it will be done in my room? Let me know if you have any suggestions on this. Thanks!

Canadiangirl, I'm sorry I am just now replying....I didn't even see your post for some reason. I think I missed it in all of the pretty flower pictures! Haha! My True Colours package is the Island Deluxe package and is $1400. It includes the bride dressing, the ceremony, and the formals. It is for 2.5 hours of service, digital proofing, 150 images on disc with print permission, and a sunset shoot (if available). When Judine w/ True Colours called me (immediately after I emailed them) she offered to upgrade the package and include and extra 30 minutes to get the grooms "dressing" (meaning pics of him and his guys in their room, probably drinking a beer...haha), and all of our images on disc instead of just 150 (to avoid us spending a day of our honeymoon trying to pick only 150 photos) for an extra $150. We have the option of adding the TTD shoot for $300. I am still undecided on that. But, the rate you received sounds great. Which photographer gave you that rate and what does it include?

Any, not Amy. Sorry! Smart type on my cell phone....haha!!

BeachBridein11, have you gotten Amy more information on whether or not Grand Palladium will allow you to get a day pass for Rashel? I think I going to book her, but I want to be sure I will not have to pay the $300 vendor fee. Thanks in advance for all of your help!! Your day is SO close!!! I'm so excited to see your pictures!!!

I contacted the group reservations department at the resort (I asked Simone, my WC, for their email address), and they did email me back that if a certain number of guests book DIRECTLY through the resort, you can get your room for free. Here is what she sent: Thank you for considering our wonderful resort for such an special event. Our group rates based on a minimum 10 rooms is as follows: Junior Suite Single Occupancy: US$194.00 per person per night Double Occupancy: US$121.00 per person per night Adult extra: US$116.00 per person per night Children (3-12 years) US$61.00 per child per night 1 Bedroom Suite Single Occupancy: US$200.00 per person per night Double Occupancy: US$131.00 per person per night Adult extra: US$126.00 per person per night Children (3-12 years) US$66.00 per child per night Group Concessions (10 rooms minimum) One room for every 25 paid adults, maximum 4 rooms Suite upgrade for group leader subject to availability 1st child in room free (2 children sharing with 2 adults) So, it sounds to me like if you have 25 adults who book through the resort, you can get your room for free. If not, you get the room upgrade. I contacted Angelly Arias, and her email address is: [email protected]. In order to get the free room, there is a form that each of your guests has to fill out and email back to her, so make sure you contact her if you are interested in going this route. Hope this helps!

I am having a "welcome dinner" the night before the wedding, but we are doing it at one of the restaurants at our resort. Since the resort is all inclusive, there is not additional cost. So, we are inviting all of our wedding guests. One thought on the "tequiler" that I would consider......people may be hungover the day of the wedding. Not that you would really care since you and your FI will not be hungover, but thought I would throw it out there! Haha! But, it is a great idea. Good luck finding everything you are looking for!

I think the Coach earrings are plenty, and something your BM's will have forever. Rather than smaller/ less expensive gifts they probably wouldn't cherish as much. I love the idea!! Can she get us the deal...haha!

Love the bouquet, BeachBride!! Have the time of your life on your wedding trip! Can't wait to see your pics!! Sleigh, my WC usually resonds within 24 hours. I started planning in March/ April for our September wedding (5 months before the wedding), and it has been plenty of time. I wouldn't worry! And, these ladies are right, this forum is VERY helpful! Canadiangirl, I am having about 20 people (counting me and my fiance), and we are doing a private beach bbq for our reception. There is no fee for the area, and it is $55 pp. It includes all food, drinks, etc. We can have the beach area from 6-10 pm, and we are renting the resort's sound system so we can cut a sand rug...haha! Also, I replied to your post about the photographer, but I am not seeing it on here...did you ever receive what I wrote? I am going with TrueColours, and they have been amazing to work with so far. Look at the new pics on their site and blog.

We got my fiance's suit yesterday, and we absolutely LOVE it!! It is SO PERFECT!! We had a very specific order, changing the shape of the pants (fitted through the waist and legs, and bootcut at the bottom), and we order the Manhatten jacket, both in the Irish white linen. They both fit him PERFECT! I am so excited!! I will try to get him to model it for me soon and I will post pics.

I have liked shotclip on Facebook. My top choice for a camera crew member is Darren Currie. He is a dear friend of ours, and he has some camera experience through church. Also, he shot the video of my fiance's proposal/ our engagement, so it is only right that he film the wedding!