Originally Posted by JVwright 

 

Hello,

 

I'm new to this site. Im just trying to get feed back. I'm having In May at Beaches Negril.

 

I'm having about 40 guess so I would be considered a Wedding Group. They giving us a free Rehearsal dinner. Can any one tell me how that is, I just found out they are on the beach but no DJ or anything. What would we do for 2 hours?

Another question I choose the Ultra Package for the Videography, Do you think its worth the 1400 or should I just keep it simple with the 500 dollar package?

 

 

Also what about the Bridal Bliss? $280 for trial hair session, make up session, manicure and Pedicure, bridal hairstyling and make up the day of the wedding? Only reason i ask because since i have 10 rooms or more i get a free manicure and pedicure so its kinda pointless to get this package if i get it free already. Then will i really need a trial hair session and make up session they should just be able to do it nice the day of the wedding. Im trying to do as least as possible.

 

 

Did any one do the Catamaran Cruise for the reception, I think this a great idea instead of a sit down reception but I heard its knee deep to get in the boat afraid my dress will get wet.

I had about 31 people I think. We got married at Beaches Negril as well October 2011. Our rehearsal dinner was at a restaurant outside and we technically didnt have a DJ, but there was another DJ playing very close by. I dont think the DJ is necessary because everyone was just getting there, we were going around greeting our guests and just talking in general. The time will fly. We did dance a little at the end because the DJ was at the hamburger hut place.

 

I can't help you as far as the video. I got my uncle to video. I didnt mind non professional video, I just wanted to be able to see the wedding. He got footage pre-wedding, wedding, post wedding and other activities. I put more money towards photography, because thats what I really wanted. My friend is a professional photographer, so she took the pictures. I didnt have to deal with only having a certain number of prints, or coverage for only a certain amount of time.

 

Hmmm, my sister is a cosmetologist and she was my maid of honor, so she did my hair and the 4 others in the wedding. However if they were doing my hair, I would have either gotten a trial or had it done very early to make sure it was right. I originally scheduled them for makeup and trial, but I cancelled it. Before hand I went to a MAC masters class to learn to do makeup. Once I found the look I wanted, I took the picture to the MAC people, and asked them how to recreate it. My mom and I videoed them while they did it. They do one side and let you do the other. I went home and practiced. I was a novice at doing makeup, trust me, but you wouldnt have known it. I wear gel nails and got my nails done before hand. So the complimentary manicure did me no good. I got the pedicure, just because, but wished I hadnt because 1) my toes were done already 2) you have to pay taxes on it. But I enjoyed the conversation in there, so it wasnt a waste.

 

Definitely get the trials in my opinion. Also, I know you didnt ask but dont pay extra for a sunset wedding like I did. Just have the wedding as close as possible to the sunset time and save $600. I wish someone had told me this. I moved my wedding up an hour, because we were scared we wouldnt have any sun for pics, and boy was I right. So glad I moved it up. But they dont refund you for that sunset slot.

 

Hope I helped a little

I'm sorry, no. They have been sold

The bouquets have been sold. Thank you for all of our interest. My dress however is still for sale. View my profile to see the thread for it

Yes Laurelyn, they are still available and waiting on a new home

Thank you brittmcfarlin, If you are in need of flowers Judy @ bloombridal.com is available to create you something. Tell her Trenise sent you

A few more pics of the bouquets.

 

 

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They did a wonderful job at recreating my husbands Chevelle.

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Features of this bridal gown include:  

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I wore this for my wedding October 15, 2011. I wore the dress for only a couple of hours and changed for the reception. The dress has been cleaned.

 

Please note: The price does not include shipping.

 

The size on the dress reads 12. With the dress on I measured 36-30-40 with the dress off 34-28-40

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That helps SOOO much.. I had so many people read it and nobody could understand it!! So if I have people book and they und up paying $700.00 a night double occupancy I would get that amount minus taxes off of our overall bill.. gheesh! confusing!! So what happens if you book 25 rooms?!?!?

 

You are like a complete life savor otherwise haha Glenroy, the guy who sent me all of the paperwork, would already be sick of me!! HAHA!!

 

 

 

 

 

I wish i got to 25 rooms. I guess it would be double. Since i booked through a travel agent, they would not break the formula down to me. They relied on her to do it. She didnt even know about the credit, i had to tell her. I have a little bit of control freak in me i think, because when I hear 'we cant discuss that with you since you booked through a TA' i get pissed. I mean im the one getting married people lol Have some one break the formula or a sample formula down to you on paper. Also I email my WC so I can have everything in writing.

I also had him send me a menu this AM!! The choices are great I just hate how you can only choose one entree but oh well!!! Do you know if you choose off of this for both the "free" private welcome and the wedding reception dinner or do they choose the food for the welcome dinner?!?

You have the same questions I had I hate that you can only choose one as well. There is a upgraded/ premium menu ask him about that. It is more $ of course. You could do a buffet if you want more choices but it will go back up to $75 per person. You lose the $15 discount. The welcome dinner is chefs choice and from what i understand its buffet. You cant choose the menu and I guess you wont know until that day. Im going to PM you for the menu i want to make sure its the same as I have. Ask me as many questions as you like. Of course confirm with your WC. Krystina on this forum has helped me a LOT.

Chloe called me today and she said she sent me a newer copy. I have to check. My current brochure said 1-25 guests = $2k, that was cut and dry. But they have changed the pricing to say that it starts at $1950 I guess. So nope, I'm no help for you there. Wow thats a lot for makeup, you must have a lot of girls though.
 

The  One (1) complimentary person credit based on first (12) paid double rooms.... part. I had a million questions as well. The explained it to me several times and I thought I understood, however when I got my comp, it was still less than I expected. Here is the way it was explained: They look at the way the majority of your guests booked and how much they pay for the room. For example I have 18 rooms total, 4 couples are staying at sandals, the rest are at beaches 5 double rooms, 9 single rooms. So although the brochure said double rooms, Connie in the groups department explained that the majority of my guests stayed at Beaches, so they didnt look at the Sandals room amount, and the majority of my guest booked as singles. Which was about 750 a room. So I was thinking I was going to receive 750, but I got about 590ish. My TA said they dont give you back the taxes and stuff.

 

Connie said they were going to send my TA a check, however they just took it off of what I owed. S/N wish I made it up to 25 rooms

 

Clear as mud?

 

 

Originally Posted by Sllefebvr 

Thanks so much for your feedback and answers!!! My kit is dated for 8/4/2011 so I guess it is a newer copy.. So you don't know about the Catarmaran cruise? In how it says it starts at $1,950.00? I just don't understand how the pricing structure is I guess? I actually e-mailed "Glen" today about the menu situation as mine does not have one enclosed to look at!! I also think we may cave and have the steel drum band.. We don't like the mento band too much from what we have seen on google searches. And she is going o come to our resort and do the hair/makeup and she said usually the resorts are cool with it.. I'm just on the fence about it I don't want to pay $1400.00 for them to say "NO" to me!!

 

I also have a question from what I came across on the group code contract.. It states that One (1) complimentary person credit based on first (12) paid double rooms....

What the heck does that mean?!?!?!

 

Thanks again for all of your help!!!

 

 

Hi, Congrats. My wedding is October 15 @ Beaches Negril. I'm ready ready ready lol. I'll try to help you as much as I can. The $75 reception is discounted to $60 all the time, once you have the 10 rooms booked. Something about the complementary cocktail being $15 so they take $15 off.

 

1. I'm still stuck on whether or not to do the DJ, mento band or both. I read somewhere on here that someone got a 1 person mento band and 1 hr DJ. They said the mento was nice.

2. My brochure says the Katt cruise is 1-25 for $2000. My brochure is dated 2/18/2011 maybe its old. Which one do you have?

3. I'm taking my own glasses. I got them engraved. Found them on sale on the knot.

4. The brochure should have the different menu choices. There is also an upgraded menu, which is more per person.

5. I have that same question. Cant help you there.

6. Another great question. I dont fully know the answer, however to my understanding the reception is outdoors and you can rent a dance floor.
7. They dont allow outside vendors, but will allow yuor guests to perform services. Once of my guests/friends is the photographer. I asked the W.C. about that and she said its fine as long as she is a guest and uses no equipment. A makeup artist is different I assume. She will be in your room I guess so she will need a day pass. Or are you going to her? If thats the case you will should be fine.

 

Hope I helped a little

Originally Posted by Sllefebvr 

Okay girls.. I am FULL of questions.. I just booked my wedding and have received my "wedding kit" my session is not with Chloe until Jan. and I am full of questions.. So I am going to see if anybody can answer some of them!! We are having about 50 guests and are planning on the 3-hour sit down reception for $75.00 per person. I saw in this thread that it was discounted to $60.00 if you had more than 10 rooms booked.. Was this promotional or something they offer all of the time?

 

1) Has anybody booked their steel drum band? $600.00 per hour seems a bit steep...?

2) The Catamaran cruise.. says it occupies 1 - 110 passengers and it is starting at $1,950.00... How do the prices increase.. Isn't $1,950.00 enough?

3)Is anybody or has anybody used Martha Stewart's champagne glasses for $100.00 or is it better to bring your own?

4) Do you get menu choices for the dinner service? and choices for hors deouvres?

5) We have a vegan coming.. can the resort accommodate these special food requests?

6) How do you do your "first dance"?

7) Did anybody or has anybody made an inquiry to bring in an outside hair stylist/makeup artist? I am looking to book Rashel Edwards and she wants a 30% down payment but seeing here they don't let in outside vendors is that what she would be considered?

 

Thanks ahead of time girls!!!

 

MyMy, no, I have not talked to her in quiet some time. I called this week and her message stated that she was out of the office for some time. When she gets back you may want to try what another thread suggested... Call the main number and have her paged.

Sllefebvr , I dont think I can travel with real flowers. When I said my florist I meant a florist in Negril I found Floral fantasies I believe is the name.

 

Cbrewster, those are gorgeous. I have heard realtouch is expensive, how much were they if you dont mind?

Sllefebvr... she asked her WC, they said she couldnt pick them up and bring them onsite, so I'm sure they wont allow delivery lol. But if I decide to go with real bouquets I'm using my florist and I'll put the bouquets in bags and be done with it.

 

I'm trying to be good and look into silk ones though.

Thanks, I have never heard of that store.

BTW I say this on another thread, for those looking for OOT Bags. Dollar Tree has these cute totes. When I saw them on another thread I had to see them in person, I figured they would be cheap looking , but I went just in case and I fell in love. I bought 20. I will either do an iron on or embroidery, or both. Here is the link: http://www.dollartree.com/new-arrivals-seasonal/seasonal/big-polyester-beach-totes/215c277c277p310914/index.pro?method=search

 

MyMy, yes I will go with the private reception. The $75 one, since we have 10 or more rooms, it will be discounted to $60. There is a time frame to get the money to the resort, I think its either 30 or 45 days, I would have to check. The ask for a guest list and all of that. My wedding is in October, so not many have booked yet, so I'm kind of estimating 40. We will see what I really get.

 

The area... its outside, so you will be in sand, I ran across a guests pictures on one of these threads, if I happen across it again I will post it. But from what I understand tables are in the sand under a wooden tent??? I cant find the correct word at this hour. My question will be where is the dance floor. I will have to pay for the guests upfront I believe. To my understanding everything is paid for 30 or 45 days upfront.

 

Hair/Makeup... My sister is a cosmetologist and my maid of honor, we will try my hair style out that I have chosen one of these days. For makeup *sigh* I may have to break down and pay the $100 for them to do it. There is a $30 trial charge and a $70 wedding makeup charge. Such a ripoff!!! I'm praying that my makeup artist cousin comes with us.

 

Krystina, your flowers are absolutely stunning. Are they silk or the real touch I've been hearing about?

 

I would like to see the silk flowers as well Krystina, I'll PM you. Since I am not prohibited from bringing my own items for the wedding, I thought I may just get away with going to pick up my flowers, I  would put them in bags if I had to. I mean what are they going to do, take them from me as I walk down the aisle. However I am not opposed to silk, I have heard of many brides doing this, I just need them to look real.

 

I guess Renee is everyones WC lol, she takes a while to get back to you. I'm still waiting on her to email me a price for a grooms cake, I think it has been a month.

 

MyMy, my wedding party has dwindled from 8 to 5 girls. We are budgeting for 40 people to show up, but booking has been really slow.

drfoune, yes my WC told me that it is discounted by $15 if you book 10 rooms. I'm curious as to how the wedding planning works as well, cant help you with that one.

MyMy, I will go to pick up the flowers, so the vendor will not be on site. However the owner says she has delivered to Beaches before, I dont want to chance that.

My next task is figuring out what to do as centerpieces because I refuse to pay $100 per table for a vase of orchids.

I havent looked into it, but thanks I'll start here.

drfoune...

Anybody know information about wedding planners who plan Beaches wedding. , what do you mean WhatWhatoifjdff

 

What do you mean???

 

I'm doing the Beautiful Beginnings wedding as well, however I don't care for the orchids and prefer round bouquets so I'm getting them from Floral Fantisies. Also, I found from another thread that Beaches will provide free tables (with white table cloths, china, glassware...) for free. So essentially I would be paying $100 per table for a pink matt and a vase of orchids to be added. Thats crazy, so I'm trying to figure out my own centerpieces. We are doing the 3 hour reception, and since we will have over 10 rooms, we will do a $60 per person dinner, which is the $75 one discounted.

If I remember correctly, it was if they are guests of the resort. I just went through my emails with the WC, but I guess we verbally discussed that one. I would ask her or call the resort if I were you. With that said, if your photographer doesnt have lighting etc, seems to me it shouldnt be an issue if they snap you. The same as if you were to pose for another guests pictures.

I'm getting married at Beaches Negril Oct, 2011. I would love to do a grooms cake for my fiance'. Has anyone done this in Negril? If so, where did you get it done? I would like to find a bakery. My WC is getting a quote from their bakery, but I know it will be an arm and a leg. Can anyone help?

I asked my WC, she said as long as the photographer is a guest and brings no equipment we were fine.