malikmakhi

My wedding is April 13, 2013. I sent out the details well over two months ago. As of today only one guest has booked out of 40. I think the cost has scared everyone off. My fiance and I are now thinking about just us and the kids having a simple destination wedding. Any suggestions on resorts who have smaller wedding packages???? I have to start all over again. My wedding is booked as of now for Iberostar Rose Hall Suites in Montego Bay.

I am interested in booking Misha as well. The three hour package is within my budget, however I wanted photos before the ceremony, during the ceremony, dinner, and reception. I pretty much wanted photos of everything....Is that the norm or just the pics of the bride and groom typical????

I am confirmed for April 13, 2013 at the Suites!!!!

What are the options as far as location for the ceremonies on the beach? I know one location is near Aunt Ruby's restaurant? Is there another option? I have seen some reviews where water equipment, boats, etc in the background. I definitely do not want that location.

Hi Ladies, I have seen the long list of all the 2012 Iberostar brides, but I don't seem to see any new reviews. Where are all the new reviews????????????????????????????

Hello Everyone, I am confirmed for April 13, 2013 at the Suites. Date: April 13, 2013 Hotel: Iberostar Rose Hall Suites Colors: Fuschia and Orange Bridal Party: None Hair & Makeup: Rashel Edwards Photographer: Misha Earle Videographer: Any suggestions? Events Friday April 12, 2013 Welcome Dinner at the Japanese Restaurant Meet and Greet at the Lobby Bar Saturday April 13, 2013 5 p.m. Ceremony Location: Beach with band 5:30 - 6:30 Cocktail Hour: On the beach with appetizers 6:30 - 8:30 Dinner at Calabash 8:30 - 10:30 Private reception with DJ, open bar at Blue Moon Music Bar 10:30 Disco if we can make it!!!! Guest Amount: 35

My wedding is April 13, 2013 at the Suites. I wanted to do a welcome dinner on the night before the wedding. I wanted to do the Japanese restaurant. Are guest from the Suites able to go to restaurants at the Grand? I also wanted to do a cocktail hour after dinner. I am wondering should I pay for a cocktail hour or should we just go sit at a bar. My group will be about 15 to 20 people. I really don't see the point in paying for drinks when its an all inclusive resort..let me know what you all think. THANKS!!!!

Kinsellak 1, My wedding date is April 13, 2013 which is also a Saturday, at the Suites. I am having a cocktail hour/reception with a DJ. I confirmed already with Nicole. I am assuming they have more that one DJ available.

Courtney, My date is April 13, 2013 at the suites. I have been searching air/hotel rates for April 2012 just to get an idea of the rates, but the rates are extremely high. I was told by a travel agent that the rates are so high because we are so close to April. The rates for April 2013 will be released in May of this year. So let's cross our fingers. I am also worried about the rates for the actual wedding packages for 2013...We wont know that information until 2013.

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I thought there was a minimum of 30 people for the private reception, and I thought it was an option not mandatory.......

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.......

Thanks everyone. I will check with a few travel agents and I guess I won't know anything for sure until the 2013 rates are actually published. I have been stalking this site for a few months, and I have my entire wedding planned in my mind from all the research I did on this site. I am so stuck on Iberostar but if the rates exceed 1000 to 1100 per person I definitely have to start over and chose another resort. SAD FACE......

I am confirmed for the Suites on April 13, 2013. The airfare and hotel rates have not been published yet for 2013 so we have not paid for our air and hotel package. I started planning my wedding several months ago. I selected the suites and I checked random dates and the price for air and hotel packages varied between $1000 to $1100 per person. Now I am checking random dates for 2012 and the prices are outrageous anywhere from $1400 to $1600 to person. Did something change that I am not aware of? I really wanted to send out my save the dates, however I am certain if I should do so, because if the rates are that expensive when its time for us to book I wont be able to do the suites...what do you all think????

I received my confirmation for April 13, 2013 at the Suites. I really wanted to send out the invites at least a year in advance to give my guest time to plan. The issue is airfare and hotel rates are not even published yet for 2013. I am wondering should I send out Save the Dates now and send out the actual invites once I have purchased our hotel and air package. What are your thoughts on this????

I feel so much better now. The rates for 2012 for the Suites did not change.

MoBayBride2be, Thanks for the update. Can you please forward me the 2012 price list at [email protected]. Thanks......

Did the actual wedding packages increase as well or just the additional things like bonfire, private reception, etc. Does anyone know if the rates increased for the Suites as well? If the rates increased like the Grand....I may actually have to plan my wedding somewhere else. I understand the rates will increase, but for the rates to almost double is absolutely insane.

Hi, Can you please post the 2012 rates or email me at [email protected]. My wedding is not until 2013 and if you said the rates for 2012 almost doubled, I am scared of what the 2013 rates will be......hope I dont have to change my plans.

I will only have around 20 guest at the max so I won't be able to rent the disco. I wonder is it an option to do the bonfire on Sunday, evening. I know there are some restrictions with the bonfire just can't remember the details.

I am currently planning my wedding for October 2012. I was planning to do a beach ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner at Calabash followed by a bonfire on the beach with a DJ. I believe I read a post where they have a beach party on Saturday nights so you are not allowed to have a bonfire. Can someone please confirm this information for me? I was looking forward to the bonfire on the beach so we could dance and have fun. I think going to the hotel beach party is not personal enough. Any suggestions or ideas?????

Hey Everyone, I am planning my wedding for April 2012 at the Suites. My idea is to do a ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner at Calabash, and then Bonfire/DJ on the beach. My question is - is a cocktail hour really necessary???? I am thinking it doesn't make sense to pay extra for food and drinks at an all inclusive resort, but on the other hand what do my guest do between the ceremony and the time dinner starts. Also I read a lot of brides have cocktail hour right on the beach after the ceremony....I dont want to have cocktail hour on the beach and the bonfire on the beach as well...what are you thoughts???? what are your after the ceremony events?????

Hey Everyone, I am planning my wedding for April 2012 at the Suites. My idea is to do a ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner at Calabash, and then Bonfire/DJ on the beach. My question is - is a cocktail hour really necessary???? I am thinking it doesn't make sense to pay extra for food and drinks at an all inclusive resort, but on the other hand what do my guest do between the ceremony and the time dinner starts. Also I read a lot of brides have cocktail hour right on the beach after the ceremony....I dont want to have cocktail hour on the beach and the bonfire on the beach as well...what are you thoughts???? what are your after the ceremony events?????

Congrads Kimberli1211, I am considering the terrace as well. I am still undecided. I really want a beach ceremony, but the wind, blowing sand, and the random people in the background turns me off. The wedding arch is a complete eye sore. If I go with the terrace, I am not using the arch. I think the background of the ocean is enough scenery. I believe I have seen some pics where they use something other than the wedding arch. I will check for you and send you a private message.

I am planning my wedding for April 2012. What are you all planning for the events after the ceremony? I am thinking ceremony, cocktail hour for my guest (while we take pics), bonfire and DJ, and then the disco. Is the cocktail hour worth the extra cost. I think it is crazy to pay for drinks and appetizers and we are at an ALL INCLUSIVE resort. My guest could actually mingle on their own until dinner starts, but I kind of want to have something lined up. What do you think???? I am debating about the ceremony location. I wanted to do the ceremony on the beach, however I have seen pics with boats in the background and random people in the pics. I definitley did not have that in mind. I also have read it gets really windy during the afternoon. I thought about maybe the terrace, but why go all the way to Jamaica and not get married on the beach. What are your thoughts on this?