Ceecie

Hi Allieplask

The reason I used Godfrey instead of Tai was as due to lack of response from them and a few reviews I read that the flowers from Tia were very expensive for what you got and some of the comments were that they were brown and wilted.  I was trying to nail things down and think I made a rush decision.  He did have some good reviews though.

Ciecee

Originally Posted by allieplask 

Sounds like you had a wonderful wedding.  Congratulations.

 

Can I just ask why you used Godfrey Guy for your flowers and not Tai Flora?  I know Tai Flora is the hotels preferred vendor - just wondering?

Thanks!

 

 

 

Hi Ladies..

Just  wanted to put a big warning out there on Godfrey Guy...........

I was married at the Suites on March 30, 2012.  I had hired Godfrey for my flowers.  A few months before the wedding I started getting emails saying I had not decided on what I wanted.  I sent the emails showing what I had asked for etc.  Two weeks before the wedding I got harassed with phone calls and emails saying he needed more money.

My husband tried to speak to him as did Nicole - but we ended up sending more money as we were worried about the potential of not having flowers.  Arrangements were made to meet on the three days prior to the wedding to review what we wanted and confirm flower choices.  He never showed up. In all the back an forth around the extra money he mad some very disparaging remarks about the "Iberostar Brides" and working with them.  He also indicated we were to pay Nicole and he would pick up the money the day after the wedding when he picked up the vases etc.

 When the bouquets and Boutonnière were sent to the room I was visibly upset.  My bouquet was wilted and brown and the stems were way too long.  The Boutonnière were all wilted and he sent an extra bridesmaids bouquet.  My Matron of honor went down and met with him explaining the changes that needed to happen.  He was rude and condescending refusing to admit anything was wrong.  After the changes were made the harassing phone calls started.  He called constantly demanding his money now and threatening to take down all the flowers. These calls included fowl language and demeaning comments. In addition his final payment and what I had from the quote and down payment were about 150 off. He was demanding more money. Myself, Nicole, My matron of honor, my photographer and the makeup artist all tried to intervene to no avail.  It took Nicole double checking what he had brought, me going through all my emails and calculating costs vs payments vs material provided, and my friend who is 6'3 going down with the computer documentation and a payment to end the matter.

So proceed with caution ladies.

Ciecee 

Hi Ladies!

I can't believe I am back and a married woman!!!  It all seems so long ago now.

IRHS was amazing - food, rooms, beach, atmosphere and our wedding was perfect 

We had some initial trouble with lost paperwork (yes it does happen!), communication and the florist just before we left - it did all work out though.

One in-site I would share is that the coordinators are truly organized and do have all your emails in a special file (they read them even if they don't respond in a timely manner); they do seem understaffed and the communication is what seems to be the area that suffers and their priorities and future brides don't line up- on the flip side they are completely focused on you on your day. A really great example of this is our paperwork.  It was delivered to the hotel next door according to Fed-Ex.  We made several phone calls on the subject, to no avail. The day of our initial meeting my husband brought it to her attention again and by that afternoon our original "lost' paperwork was found.  Frustrating but true.  Our thought was since we didn't let it go and were right there she actually called over or walked over to the other hotel to check for it - It just wasn't a priority prior to then.  Unfortunately there don't seem to be a system to evaluate the priority or urgency of a matter - everything is no problem and deal in the moment.

Our wedding day was amazing.............

Nicole our wedding coordinator was professional and available as needed.

Misha Earle was our photographer - AMAZING!! she gives her all to her brides, is so respectful of your budget and the time you have paid for adjusting to give you the best.  Beyond that she is just a GREAT person.  We had a ton of fun with her and she was amazingly sweet to our boys.  My oldest was full of questions and became her little assistant on the TD shoot.  At the end she slipped him $20 for his help!

Rashel Edwards -OMG ladies!!  Drop everything and book her now!  The airbrushed makeup is so the way to go.  I have never looked so beautiful and it lasted all night (my eye make-up was still perfect the next morning! no word of a lie!)  Rashel is not only talented but the sweetest person ever and very professional.

Godfrey Guy was our florist - THIS WAS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE EVER.  Sadly in my opinion he is a major chauvinist with no respect for women and a shyster who manipulates brides financially.  I would not recommend any bride work with him.  (I will post the details later)  Thanks to my wedding party things worked out in the end,but not without a lot of stress on my wedding day.

Reggae Band - again AMAZING.  This was a surprise from my husband and dancing in the sand at sunset after the wedding was surreal.  The band was great and were arranged through Nicole.

Aunt Ruby's is where we had dinner.  Food was good - however if I hadn't wanted the outdoor beach reception more than I cared about the food I would have chosen the calabash.  AR is very country western in the menu and that wasn't the 'theme' I had in mind.

Our wish lanterns were a huge hit and we had no trouble doing them.

hope this little review helps 

Ciecee

Hi Ladies..

Just  wanted to put a big warning out there on Godfrey Guy...........

I was married at the Suites on March 30, 2012.  I had hired Godfrey for my flowers.  A few months before the wedding I started getting emails saying I had not decided on what I wanted.  I sent the emails showing what I had asked for etc.  Two weeks before the wedding I got harassed with phone calls and emails saying he needed more money.

My husband tried to speak to him as did Nicole - but we ended up sending more money as we were worried about the potential of not having flowers.  Arrangements were made to meet on the three days prior to the wedding to review what we wanted and confirm flower choices.  He never showed up. In all the back an forth around the extra money he mad some very disparaging remarks about the "Iberostar Brides" and working with them.  He also indicated we were to pay Nicole and he would pick up the money the day after the wedding when he picked up the vases etc.

 When the bouquets and Boutonnière were sent to the room I was visibly upset.  My bouquet was wilted and brown and the stems were way too long.  The Boutonnière were all wilted and he sent an extra bridesmaids bouquet.  My Matron of honor went down and met with him explaining the changes that needed to happen.  He was rude and condescending refusing to admit anything was wrong.  After the changes were made the harassing phone calls started.  He called constantly demanding his money now and threatening to take down all the flowers. These calls included fowl language and demeaning comments. In addition his final payment and what I had from the quote and down payment were about 150 off. He was demanding more money. Myself, Nicole, My matron of honor, my photographer and the makeup artist all tried to intervene to no avail.  It took Nicole double checking what he had brought, me going through all my emails and calculating costs vs payments vs material provided, and my friend who is 6'3 going down with the computer documentation and a payment to end the matter.

So proceed with caution ladies.

Ciecee 

Yeah this is a scary situation to say the least.  We plan to get in their faces when we arrive to try to get our hands on the originals.  fingers crossed!
 

Originally Posted by JamaicaSukie 

I am so sorry you are going through all of this at the zero hour, Ceecie.  Your story about your paperwork being lost is EXACTLY why FI and I changed our minds and have decided to (secretly) wed stateside before we go to Jamaica for the "real ceremony".  We are scared to DEATH of identity theft.  How do you even begin to follow-up/resolve this?  And why is it suddenly so easy to just bring another copy of your paperwork and still get married?  Don't they specifically say they need a month to submit your paperwork?  If I were you, I would go to the courthouse in your hometown and get married there before you go because the next thing you know, Iberostar will say they lost your paperwork again and are not officially married.

 

Good luck!

 

Thanks!  That makes me feel a bit better, and I appreciate the support.  My FI stepped in and chatted with him - I hope it helped !
Back to packing!

Ceecie

Originally Posted by bjcs21 

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.
 

 

OMG ladies........I am totally freaking out 

I leave for my wedding on Monday the 26th.  I have done everything by the book and now everything is exploding...........

So first I loose communication with Nicole at the Suites.  It seems she was getting my emails but I was getting nothing back.  Finally I did get in touch through my travel agent who emails, and I get through on the phone.   All this to find out a second problem............  I FedEx my paper work to Jamaica 6 weeks ago and Nicole doesn't have them!!  FedEx delivered them to the Beach instead of the Suites and they signed for them and now they are LOST!  No one knows where they are............  We have been told just to bring a new set and we can still get married......BUT all we can think about is IDENTITY THEFT!!!!

In the middle of this on Friday Godfrey Guy the florist I hired, has sent an email asking for more money?!  Some story about the flower shop changing their policy and now they want the money early - strangely they want $250 US dollars only??!!  After some debate and a discussion with Nicole and FH I say no, we will pay as per the contract agreement.  this results in a text message that asks why I am being so difficult and that all the "Iberostar Brides are so hard to deal with when there is a slight change".  Now he refuses to meet with me to discuss the flowers and will just drop off what he thinks I want and pick up his money from Nicole later!!!  REALLY?!

To add fuel to this debacle is Air Canada's strike/work to rule (or call in sick) campaign..................

Who said destination wedding were easier and stress free?

Thanks for listening.

Originally Posted by JamaicaSukie 

 

I have a question for past Iberostar brides.  My fiance is uncomfotable sending copies of our birth certificates and passports.  He is concerned about identity theft and whatnot.  How safe is it to send this paperwork to someone we've never met?  Has anyone had any negative experiences?  I could also use advice on what to say to fiance to ease his mind.

 

Thanks  

I've struggled with this too.  I've read through this entire post over the last 8mo and never read anything that has gone wrong, but it is nerve racking with all the identity theft......  Does sending it registered mail help protect us in anyway?

Ciecee

Originally Posted by malikmakhi 

 

I am planning the following events for my wedding day:

 

Ceremony 5 to 5:30 pm

Cocktail Hour 5:30 to 6:30 on the beach

Dinner Calabash 6:30 to 8:30 

 

My question is I would to do something after dinner with a DJ and drinks. Is it an option to do a cocktail hour at the lobby bar with a DJ after the dinner. I am thinking two hours 8:30 to 10:30. I will not have enough guest to do the private disco. Please let me know your thoughts as well as your wedding day schedule. Thanks.......

 

I love this idea! We have a very small group and that is the part I have wrestled with the most.  Have you heard anything or asked the WC?  I would love to hear more on the possibility of this.

Thanks

Ciecee

It's 2012!!! Our wedding is 2mo and 27 days away - sooooo much to do!

Just added us to the list!!!!

The count down is on 

Married!!!!

6.30.2011 – mrsdeloatch2be – Suites

7.13.2011 – daisymable – Suites

8.28.2011 - MrsWashington11

9.8.2011 - QTPie11 - Suites

9.9.2011 – Islandgirl910 â€“ Suites

9.10.2011 – toiinlove – Grand

10.8.2011 – futuremrstgun – Beach

10.30.2011 – nolabride78 (Stacy & Raymond)

11.6.2011 – pmwoodard1978 (Paula & xx) – Beach

11.6.2011 - ErinDoc (Erin & Bryan) - Suites

11.11.2011 – mrsgreene2011 (Jeanine & Reuben) – Suites

11.14.2011 - Sn2bMrsMarshall (Eric & Sheena) - Beach

11.16.2011 – starrysim – Beach

11.20.2011 - lianac (Liana & Jeff) - Suites

11.24.2011 – Bride2be – Suites

12.3.2011- DeAngelis2be (Christine & Joseph)- Grand

12.5.2011 - Marlena (Marlena & Brian) Beach

12.6.2011 – Kimberli1211 (Kim & Coleman) – Suites

2012 Brides

1.5.2012 - clonedtwice - Beach

1.9.2012 – daizyduke – Suites

1.18.2012 - RyGuysBride - Suites

1.18.2012 - nikadawn - Beach

1.29.2012 - JenAndBrad - Grand

2.2.2012 – shanas (Shana & Brian) – Beach

2.11.2012 - bmaxam12 - Suites

2.17.2012 - butyfuldreamer - Suites

2.22.2012 - X-Tina - Suites

2.23.2012 - Luvmoo (Jen & Bobbie) - Beach

2.24.2012 – hayjk – Suites

2.26.2012 – bjcs21 – Suites

3.4.2012- vbbbtk - Suites

3.19.2012-Saskbride2012 (Kari&Sean) = Suites

3.30.2012 - Ciecee (Candyce & Rich) = Suites

4.18.2012 – cGd41812 – Suites

4.27.2012 - Jamaica2012 - Beach

5.12.2012- photolvr77- Suites

5.14.2012 - poddoc - Beach

5.25.2012 - MissHoneyBee - Grand

5.30.2012 – MoBayBride2B – Suites

6.8.2012 – sunshine2413 (Shannon & Maurell) - Grand

6.9.2012 - Sj4680 (Susan & Kyle) - Grand

6.10.2012 - Leah 22 - Grand

6.22.2012 – dcrow55 – Suites

6.23.2012 - fungirl97 - Suites

7.1.2012 – JADE28 (Charene & Kevin) – Suites

7.7.2012 – JamaicaSukie – Suites

7.13.2012 - tdotey (Tomi & Kevin) - Beach

7.22.2012 – IslandBride201x (Kim & Eric) – Suites

7.22.2012 – MrsDesz – Beach

7.23.2012 – IslandBride12 - Suites

7.30.2012 - noreenp79 - Suites

8.12.2012 - dthomasg - Beach

8.18.2012 - MrsG 81812- Suites (Will and Ana)

8.24.2012 – Kadijah – Suites

10.6.2012- Jen723 -Grand

10.7.2012 - mcolon722 - Suites

11.11.2012- meeshamillz - Beach

11.11.2012 – futuremrsclark (Megan & Nick) – Suites

12.3.2012 - Sjay (Sarah & Nelson) - Suites

12.12.2012 Bridemichyboo-Suites

2013 Brides

2.21.2013 - Cateyedcutie (Monique & Robert) - Grand

3.07.2013- mcc842002 (Meagan & Tom) - Beach

6.5.2013- amybutz89- Suites

6.2.2013 - Lillove81 - Suites

6.17.2013 - Bruuning17 (Laura & Jaden) -Suites

WOW - beautiful - you -the wedding - everything!!!

I'm so happy I chose Misha for our wedding!!!

You made it!!! Now all your hard work is over and a beautiful week of celebrating your love is ahead.  All the best!

Have an amazing time

Brand New

Size 10

Ivory

Never worn

Never altered

Asking 1500.00 plus any shipping costs.

I have a brand new, ivory, size 10 designer Morilee wedding dress for sale. This dress has never been worn and never been altered.  

I am asking $1500.00 plus shipping costs.

Here is a picture:

Originally Posted by akamikey11 

The picture of the bride on the lounge chair with veil blowing in the wind had her hair done by the assistant.  I hired the assistant as well.
 

 

Sorry not to be dense....... is that on her Face book pg?  I am not on Face book - i know - i know.........bad experience so i abandoned the whole thing.  Is there another way to look at the picture???

I did!!!  He walked by and complemented me on my dress!

Thanks - I love my dress too - at first I thought it was too much but with all the complements, and encouragement and especially my Mom being speechless with tears in her eyes I had to go for it.  Stick with it your perfect dress is out there.

I just booked my Photographer - I went with Misha Earl she has been so amazing with responding to my questions and the write ups on the blogs are so amazing.  Since Pictures are my most important priority I splurged.

I've been talking with Guy Godfery for flowers and am waiting for some quotes from some other places so I can compare.

I booked Rachel Edwards for Make-up.  I'm trying to decide wether or not to go with her hair person or just go with the spa at the hotel. 

Save the dates went out two weeks ago, and invites were ordered yesterday!

ticking things off the list one at a time......

Hi RyGuysBride!

Congratulations  How is the planning going?

Kleinfelds was fabulous!  Sarah was my consultant and she is very talented!  It was really hard to choose as everything she brought out was amazing and what I wanted - LOL

They were taping a show while I was there too - cool to see.

My dress is a Maggie Sottero - 'clemence".

I have not heard anything - sorry.  The best luck I have had is when I call directly.

I just booked Rashel for my wedding in March

I am soooo excited after seeing these pictures and all the amazing reviews.

Did anyone use her new hair stylist?  I'm trying to decide whether to book her or go with the ladies at the IRHS spa.

thoughts??

Misee,

All the best - can't wait to hear all about it 

Ceecie

Good question daizyduke!  I was wondering the same.

I think I have my photographer narrowed down to Marcia Roberts and Misha Earle.  Does anyone have any thoughts or opinions that will sway me either way?!

Any imput would be appreciated 

CeeCie

Jade 28

Thanks so much for your post!  

I now know who the WC is and why it's been a nightmare to get in touch.

I just got back from NYC -I went to Kleinfelds looking for my wedding dress.  What a fun experience and best of all I said YES to the Dress 

Jade 28 - I was curious about the costs - so if you book your own florist and photographer do you get a credit back on the package??  Anyone else know?

Also another question re the documents.  My birth certificate doesn't have my dad's name on it? are they sticky on this?

HI!

Thanks for the welcome.

I have been reading lots of great stuff -your posts have been great - thxs C

Well I can't say it was an easy choice!  I haven't been to Jamaica since '94 so I had no frame of reference.  The travel agent and my fiance gathered a list and I did the research on line and in the blogs.  I just found the Iberostar had consistently great reviews and I loved the fact that they only did one wedding a day.  I also found out that it is Air Canada's preferred hotel for their staff (my sister-in-law works for them).

That was my method!

Thank you again for the link - I have been reading every chance I get!

I have my finalizing meeting with the travel agent on Thursday, and I hope that sometime soon the hotel confirms my date is available.

Have you booked photographer, flowers, music etc or are you just going with the package?