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Hi Ceecie, I wanted to comment on Godfrey Guy. We also had a few problems with him (nothing like you are going through though). I did notice that his responses definitely get snippy/attitude-y. I was told that the money was due the week before the wedding and that's when I paid. The problem we had was we put a down payment on specific flowers, only to be told his wholesalers did not have those flowers in bloom...a week before the wedding. After much irritation, tears, and freaking out...I decided I didn't care what the flowers looked like really. Anyways...he did an amazing job with my "backup" flowers and they were seriously more beautiful than I ever imagined. Point of the story I guess is that everything is going to be perfect no matter what happens. You might be freaking out right now, but it is so important to remember how amazing your wedding day will be regardless of everything! As long as you and your groom show up.
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We are using Godfrey Guy...our budget is really tight and my bouquet was priced at $300 with Tai Flora. With Godfrey, it was $75 I think? We are getting a bridal bouquet, bout, flower hairpiece and 3 large centerpieces for about $400-something...sorry I don't remember the exact prices...but either way it is way cheaper than Tai Flora. Hope that helps!
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Technically if staying at the Beach, a pass will be needed to be on either the Suites or Grand property for anything. Staying at the Suites allows you to be at the Beach property without a pass....staying at the Grand allows you to be at the Suites and the Beach without a pass.
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I wish I would have seen this even a few days sooner...although I don't know if it would have mattered. Our date is booked also (2/26/12) for the Suites and pretty much only my side has booked. It's a small wedding, so there aren't that many people, but now we are also emailing and calling the rest of our guests to let them know. Looks like it'll have to be the Beach and day passes. So terrible....and frustrating since our save the dates specifically said to book ASAP. :mad:
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Also, we are trying to decide on the bonfire for a welcome party/rehearsal dinner (no wedding party, so no need for an actual rehearsal dinner). Does anyone have any input on their experience with that? I'd love to only have to pay for an hour, but am afraid it wouldn't be enough time. But then again there's only going to be 15-20 of us anyways. Input?
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Airfare to Montego Bay, Jamaica
bjcs21 replied to breathenagain22's topic in Jamaica Accommodations & Site
I would suggest checking out travelocity. They let you check by +/- 1 or 3 days to see if departing on a different day would be beneficial. We got our tickets out of LAX for about $450 for February 2012 and family/friends got tickets out of MSP for about the same price. -
Hey ladies...just wondering what everyone's doing regarding ceremony music? We're having a very small wedding, no bridal party even. At first I was thinking about getting the steel drum band to play while people are being seated, my walk down the aisle and then after/during the signing. I wanted that island feel I guess. Now that I'm listening to the beautiful, traditional wedding songs (Pachelbel, Bach, etc.), I'm really loving them. Can anyone comment on using just the CD? Quality, tips, thoughts, comments, etc. Much appreciated!!
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Regarding the photographers...we are in the same boat about having a strict budget. We initially weren't even going to hire a photographer at all and were going to rely on our family and friends taking pictures. Having a photo album and video of our wedding wasn't as important to us as long as we had a couple good ones just to be able to frame or something like that. I know a lot of brides feel differently though. We then realized that one of our friends is an amazing photographer and decided to invite him as a guest/photographer and pay him about $300-400, which we got away with by agreeing that he would be a guest, but play the photographer role during the ceremony. Half and half I suppose...and that worked out well. If we didn't do that, I don't think we'd have hired a photographer at all. And certainly not a videographer.
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Iberostar Rose Hall SUITES - Jamaica 2012
bjcs21 replied to Ceecie's topic in Jamaica Accommodations & Site
I went with our local travel agent and for the end of February 2012, she got us rooms at $225 per person, double occupancy ($450/room). I'm not sure what rates everyone else got, but I would suggest a travel agent. If you did get high rates with a travel agent, you might want to clarify...there could have been a misunderstanding somewhere. Otherwise tell him/her what you're finding online. Travel agents should usually get better deals. Hope that helps! -
Iberostar Rose Hall SUITES - Jamaica 2012
bjcs21 replied to Ceecie's topic in Jamaica Accommodations & Site
Congrats!!! I'm a week before you! 2/26/12! -
Iberostar Rose Hall and Suites Roll Call!!!!
bjcs21 replied to nolabride78's topic in Jamaica Accommodations & Site
Congrats!! You will be getting married two days before me! I will have to take a peek from afar. -
Iberostar Rose Hall and Suites Roll Call!!!!
bjcs21 replied to nolabride78's topic in Jamaica Accommodations & Site
February 26, 2012 at the Suites!! Can't wait! -
Bmaxam12, Thank you! Congrats to you too! I'm so excited to plan...and am very excited that it's not a regular, full wedding that I have to plan and stress over! I see you're from Minneapolis...I grew up in a town 45 minutes from there and all my family/friends are coming from Minneapolis! Small world.