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    SUSAN'S PLANNING THREAD - IBEROSTAR GRAND - MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA - JUNE 9, 2012

    in Destination Wedding Planning Journal

    Posted

    Yes - I tried the chapsticks and they smell delicious!! I think I got my wisps at five below too because that was the best deal I found. Good luck : )

     

    Originally Posted by dominiqueamber View Post

    They look amazing! We have the same chapsticks!!!! Actually we have a lot of the same things from dollar tree but I havn't seen anyone yet with the same chapsticks...Looks like you have more flavors than I found. Did you try them? I was wondering how you like them.  I went looking at 5 below for wisps...I saw 4 in a pack at dollar tree..Can't wait to see what else you have to share!



     

     

    SUSAN'S PLANNING THREAD - IBEROSTAR GRAND - MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA - JUNE 9, 2012

    in Destination Wedding Planning Journal

    Posted

    OOT bags so far with a few personalized items. I am still working on personalizing everything else and will post pics once that is finished.

     

    Price Breakdown:

     

    14 oz. Mugs: $1.17 each (discountmugs.com):

    Beach scene disposable camera for photo treasure hunt: $1.99 each (theknot.com)

    Sewing Kit: $1.00 (dollar tree)

    First Aid Kits: About 70 cents each (ebay)

    Chap-Ice Tropical Chapstick SPF 15: 2 for $1.00 (dollar tree)

    Travel Tissues Pack: 8 for $1.00 (dollar tree)

    Door Hanger: Free from Vistaprint

    Personalized Key Card Holder/Beach Safe Container: $1.50 each (oriental trading)

    Flip-Flop Playing Cards: .67 cents each (oriental trading)

    Emery Board: 20 for $1.00 (dollar tree)

    Tropical Scented Anti-Bacterial Hand Sanitizer: $1.00 each (bath & body works)

    Wisp Toothbrushes: .25 cents each (five below)

    Crest Toothpaste: Free from relative who is a dental hygienist : )

    Gold Bond Body Wash: .33 cents each (shoprite)

    Banana Boat Sunscreen: .97 cents each (Target)

    Flip-Flop Gummy Treats: .33 cents each (oriental trading)

    Tropical Candy Fun Packs: .08 cents each (oriental trading)

    Seashell Shaped Hard Candy: .16 cents each (oriental trading)

    Shout Wipes: .39 cents each (minimus.biz)

    Advil Packet: .27 cents each (dollar tree)

    Pepto Packet: .60 cents each (minimus.biz)

    Bags: $1.46 each (discountbags.com)

     

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    Iberostar Grand Rose Hall

    in Jamaica Accommodations & Site

    Posted

    Here are some responses I received back from Janielle. I'm still waiting for the 2012 Price List.

     

    1. In your last e-mail, you said the agreement and fees for the free wedding package would be available a few weeks ago. Could you please send this to me? The agreement was ready but we added the 2012 prices, I will send these to you by tomorrow 

     

    2. Also, I've been hearing from previous brides that the DJ used by the resort isn't that great. I want to hire an outside DJ named Kevan DJ-Vaun Stewart but I don't think I should be charged a vvendor fee, given that the resort DJ hasn't received great reviews. Please let me know if it would be possible to waive the vendor fee. On that same note,  I also don't understand how one resort charges a vendor fee for booking Rashelle Edwards and outside photographers, but the other doesn't. I know there are 3 separate resorts but they are all Iberostar so there shouldn't be a difference. It should be consistent. If I am charged vendor fees during the week of my wedding and then find that a bride at the Suites is not charged, I will want to speak to someone about this. As said before we have different standards at the Grand. And the fee for Rashelle is a day pass fee of US$ 100 which is mandatory. If needs be let me know if you need to speak to a manager. Please note we no longer permit outside entertainment vendors, hence you will have to use the DJ provided by the resort. Also I can assure you that the reviews on the blog are not about  DJ’s at the Grand as we just started using our DJ’s at the Grand, as in the past brides have taken their own.  The DJ’s at the Grand differ in quality they are the best of all three resort. 

     

    3. What night is the beach party held at the Grand and what time does it begin and end? We do not normally have it on a particular day,  and I won’t be able to confirm with you until a week in advance  for both the Suites and the Grand. What night are the beach parties at the Suites and Beach in June?

     

    4. Does the Grand offer a trip to duty-free shopping in Montego Bay?  Yes we have a complimentary shuttle to the Shoppes at Rose Hall which goes from Monday – Friday from 10:00am -5:00pm. I want to go a few days before the wedding to purchase small bottles of Appleton Rum. 

     

    5. I want to book a steel drum band for the ceremony. Who are the available bands to choose from and what are the prices? Do I have to wait until we arrive to book this? I will book the Steel Band for you they cost US$ 450 p/h

     

    6. Another bride received incentives such as a free welcome party and free cocktail hour for booking 25 rooms. I already have 16 rooms booked. Would I be eligible for any of these incentives once I reach 25 rooms? The only thing I did was organize the welcome party it was an incentive provided by her Travel Agency. Also, how many rooms do you need to book in order to stay in the presidential suite?  Would we be able to get it for our wedding night?  You will first have to book a regular room for your entire stay and then pay for an upgrade at US$1000  p/n The sales department wasn't able to help me with this question so if you could answer, I would really appreciate it.

    SUSAN'S PLANNING THREAD - IBEROSTAR GRAND - MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA - JUNE 9, 2012

    in Destination Wedding Planning Journal

    Posted

    Here is my first personalization project for my OOT bags! I bought tropical flavored chapstick from the Dollar Tree (2 for $1.00) and removed the labels. I then used Avery return address labels and printed my logo on them, then added SPF 15 at the top. I decided I needed a Red Stripe during this project as you will see in one of the pics lol.

     

     

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    SUSAN'S PLANNING THREAD - IBEROSTAR GRAND - MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA - JUNE 9, 2012

    in Destination Wedding Planning Journal

    Posted

    We sent out our save the dates about a year in advance to around 200 people and asked them for a tentative RSVP. We sent a letter using neon paper from Staples, neon envelopes from Staples, customized stamps with our logo from Zazzle.com, a tentative RSVP postcard which we got free from Vistaprint, tropical confetti from Party City, and a save the date magnet. For the magnet, I had a graphic designer use a picture of us laying on the beach from a previous trip and add it into a different background which only cost about $30.

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    Iberostar Grand Rose Hall

    in Jamaica Accommodations & Site

    Posted

    That is so exciting Christine! I can't believe your big day is almost here! Have a safe trip and the best time of your life : ) Enjoy the presidential suite as well!!

     


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    Originally Posted by DeAngelis2be View Post

    I leave one week from today!! I have 3 bags already only with OTB and wedding items. Just picked up my wedding dress last night and dropped off my e-ring to be cleaned today. AND my FI booked us the Presidental Suite for our wedding day/night!! I'm so excited I can't wait!!!!!pinkie.gif



     

    Our MIB Invites with lots of pics and additional info!

    in Wedding Invitations, Passport Invitations, Boarding Pass Invitations, STDs, photos & website

    Posted

    LOVE these Shannon!!! Just curious - what size envelopes and response cards did you use and how did you stuff them into the box? If I do these, I am going to order the boxes from sand art supplies and they are only 7" x 2" x 2" so I am trying to figure out whether or not I want to do response cards or just have them RSVP on our wedding website. Great job on these : )

    Iberostar Rose Hall Brides - Post all info/questions here!

    in Jamaica Accommodations & Site

    Posted


    AWWW Congrats Erin!!! You look amazing I'm so glad everything worked out! Can't wait to see your review! Enjoy married life  : )
     

    Originally Posted by ErinDoc View Post

    Hi All - We just got back from our PERFECT wedding at the Suites and our incredible honeymoon in Negril at Couples Swept Away late last night.  It was more than I could have expected!!!   For anyone doing any freaking out about how things are going to work out and what everything is going to look like, if I can offer you any advice, I would say that IT WILL WORK OUT.  Nicole and Tiffanie and the staff at the IRHS are wonderful!!  They are so easy to work with and will help take care of everything.  Remember they plan and execute a wedding almost everyday, so they are so much better at this than we are. :)  I hope that helps a little bit.  Just wanted to share a few pics with you before I do my review.  IMG_0305wm.jpg IMG_0271wm.jpgIMG_9174wm.jpg



     

    Iberostar Rose Hall Brides - Post all info/questions here!

    in Jamaica Accommodations & Site

    Posted



    Love the bouquets! Good luck packing! You can do it!! Have the time of your life and congrats! : )

     

    Originally Posted by starrysim View Post

    Thanks girls!  It's coming together, all my random errands and chores are done, all that remains is packing.  I can totally pack in 12 hours!

     

    Here are my girls' bouquets, I got up at 6 this morning and made them :)  I have so many pictures that I've been taking along the way with the planning thread in mind, it's too bad I won't get to do it until after we get back.

     

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