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    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    I have it, if you want to send me a email at [email protected] i can forward it to you. I don't know how to attach it here.

    Angela
     

    Originally Posted by exquisite02 View Post

    Hi ya Ladies,

     

    So sorry that I have been MIA in the last few months. A big Congratulations to all the new brides!!!! I really loved all your pictures and video clips. Also I would like to thank you for your honest opinions about your weddings at the GBP.smile159.gif

     

    I'm so shocked that they released a new package. My wedding is May 24, 2012 and I have not been told of the new package! Could someone please post the new package infomation please or I don't mind sending a private message to someone if I know you have it. I'm so confused about this option! wacko.gif Any help would be so great since there is such a lack of communication with this resort. Thank you Ladies for all your help.



     

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    Quote:Hi Ams! How many people do you have attending your wedding and reception? When did they release a new package? Chandlyn told me I had to pay $1700.00 for the picses restaurant, she still hasn't sent me out any info on it. I can't get into the files you sent me, just my luck lol. I have to pay an extra $30 pp after 30 and I have 70 going so far! So now I'm wondering if it would be $55 plus the $30 pp totaling $85 pp just for the meal and then on top of that $23 pp for the open bar? The prices seem to keep going up! What was your total bill? If you don't mind me asking. Thanks Angelacheesy.gif
    Originally Posted by PoshAms View Post

     

    Hi Angela

     

    My hubby-to-be is also called Trevorcheesy.gif

     

    The buffet was either $55 or $65- at one stage the price came down as they released a new package. Yes, we do have to pay the supplement per guest over the free allowance of 16 which is a pain. The open bar is on top of this and costs $23 for the 2 hours that we will be dancing after the meal. All drinks during the meal will be free of charge.

     

    Ams

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    I am also looking at the picses restaurant, how much did they charge you to rent it out, and how much was it for the Jamaican buffet? And did you still have to pay the extra $30 per person? Does it include an open bar? Or is that extra too?

    Thanks Angela
     

    Originally Posted by Tekeya Thompson View Post

    That's one of the snack bars.  I don't know recall eatting at that one.  I didn't know they had that one as an option, they only gave me the Grill and Dolce as options..so that's great.  I attached a map that I included in my welcome booklets so that you can see where it is.

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    Originally Posted by PoshAms View Post

    Another question for you ladies- has anyone had their reception at the Pisces outdoor restaurant? Is anyone planning on having their meal/reception there? I have booked it for our big day but not heard a great deal about it. We are getting the Jamaican buffet for our meal and exclusive use for our dancing. Sounds fab but worried as I have not heard anything on any forums about it.

     

    Just 4 weeks until we set opff for JA and I am a bundle of nerves! Stepped up the exercise today- woke up at 5am to work out. I wonder if I have enough time? I am ramblingundecided.gif

     

    Thanks guys

    Ams

     

     



     

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    Hi Futurejohnson! I've got the grill booked too! We are looking at menu 1 but really don't know what to do! Please let me know how it is!

    Angela
     

    Originally Posted by futurejohnson View Post

    Hi everybody!

     

    We're getting married in 3 weeks and I was just told by Donnalee that the Dolce Vita has already been requested by the other wedding that day, so we are doing our wedding dinner at the Garden Grill.  Has anybody eaten there before, and what menu did you pick for your wedding? Any suggestions on what's good and not good?  

     

    Thanks!!!



     

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    Hello ladies! I really think this resort needs to get its act together! My travel agent phoned the manager and told them of the problems we are having the manager seemed really concerned and said they would look into it and call her back last friday! Still haven't heard from them! Donnalee however did respond on Chandlyn's email to us and had the wrong restaurant and everything! I'm not to sure about that girl i think she needs to find a new occupation! I responded back saying I wanted Chandlyn as it was Donnalee that has caused all the mess with my wedding! I'm really dissapointed with the way this resort handles everything! My travel aggent only does group weddings and has never ever dealt with a resort that is so messed up when it comes to weddings, prices and hidden charges! I sure hope they pull up their pants when my wedding comes! My travel aggent is coming to our wedding just to make sure it goes as it should and for future reference for other brides! Don't think they are doing so well!

     

    Angela

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    Hi Ladies! This is a site I used and ordered all my flowers for everyone in silk, that way they all have a keep sake!http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Brides-Bouquetcom/141729106089?ref=nf>   They are really much cheaper and way more beautiful! I will use the free bouquet to toss! Hope this helps!

     

    Thanks Daphodil for your information! I just don't like the hidden costs that they come out with 6 months later! I think they should be more organised with their prices! The restaurant you were in I was told was $1700.00 see how the prices keep changing! I am waiting still for the manager to respond back to my travel agent on that it should happen sometime this week.

     

    Good luck Ladies!

    Angela

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    Originally Posted by monarch View Post

     

    Both Paula and Stacy Clarke are booked and I don't really have the budget to fly in a photographer in addition to the photography fees.  Cupcake's photos were beautiful but her photographer is in Virginia Beach.  I'll just have to keep searching!

     

    Hi Monach I am using Jamaican Wedding Photographer his name is Devon! He is very good! Check out his web site or google him, his work is amazing!  Angela

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    Hi Monach, I am using Jamaican Wedding Photographer! That the name of the website! He does amazing work! His name is Devon. Our package was $1350.00 but you can get other packages! Check out his website!
     

    Originally Posted by monarch View Post

    I am highly considering using your photographers antoinette and clayton.  Too bad the price is up to $2400!  When do you expect the remainder of your pictures?  Could you please let me know how they turn out?



     

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    Thanks Daphodil for the information! I've already had a lot of issues with Donnalee and refuse to even discuss anything with her, I just deal with Chandlyn now! Did you close down the restaurant for your dinner? If so was it worth it or would you do it differently? I have 70 plus going to mine and they seem to have all these hidden charges! $2500.00 to close down the restaurant and all that includes is set up of the restaurant and DJ I still have to pay $30 per person for the meal! I was told I have no choice once the party exceeds 80! But when we booked we were never told this at all and we told them there would be over 80 people attending the wedding! I bought all my flowers here! I had them made of silk because I didn't like their prices or flower arrangements. Angela
     

    Originally Posted by daphodil View Post

    Hey Tekeya,

     

    Forgot to tell you that your pictures were beautiful.  I agree with you about telling it like it is, but I didn't want my thoughts to have anyone second guessing.  Just for the record again, the property is gorgeous and most of the time the food was appetizing.  At the end of the day, we all feel differently about certain things and will have to rely on our own experience.  However, in response to some of the issues acw271011:

     

    My #1 issue is the unprofessionalism that Donnalee showed on the day of the wedding; I had weather issues on my day, but when the rain stopped and the sun came out, I asked a family member to locate Chandlyn or Donnalee about resetting back outside.  Donnalee told my cousin no to the request and when I was contacted, she spoke in a rude tone of voice and told me that she would not have staff reset outside (even though there was still time) and I needed to come to the Foyer. She went back and forth with me and other family members who tried to reason with her until the wedding was reset back at the gazebo. Chandlyn decided there was enough time and gave us our beautiful and romantic view.  Donnalee expressed frustration by being rude to guests and/or showing lack of participation (as per they reported).

     

    2. Make sure you address transportation request for any elderly guests that can't walk the distance and others, dress comfortably; the walk was too far for some of the guests based on the location from the gazebo

    3. Ordered appetizers to be served after the ceremony while bridal party would be taking pictures and guests waited for dinner to start, but they were just dropped off with no one to serve and still not sure all the appetizers made it outside 

    4. When dinner time came around, guests had to wait outside Dolce Vita because it wasn't set up; my family helped with seating.  Also, should have probably asked to see the restaurant to see how guests would be seated cuz had over 100 guests.  Some ppl seemed so distant in relation to where bride & groom sat.  

    5. Be prepared to wait a while for the food and/or drinks; some of my guests had to end up going back to the buffet restaurants because they were diabetics.  Chicken and jerk pork were the bestest.

     

    6. Should have brought OFF spray to deal with mosquitos, but never had this problem when staying at other Jamaican resorts, so was unprepared; but we all dealt with it

    7. Never got the upgrade, but just dealt with it cuz was in honeymoon mode at that time

     

    In the end, KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN so you get everything the way you envisioned it.  Don't remember everything right now, but in the end we had a good time and we were happy to be married.  It happened and have no regrets about location.  Remember, the pictures at the resort will always bring a smile to your face.

     

     



     

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    Wow Tekeya NICE pictures! Great job! I went with Jamaican wedding photographers. Devon does amazing pictures too! I'm booked with the Gran Bahia Principe for April 21st 2012. Did they have any hidden fees that came out after the fact? So far 70 people are booked to go and Chandlyn has said I have to close down the restaurant at a price of $2500.00 plus pay $30 per person after 30 people because of the large amount of people going. Has anyone had the same problem? Everytime I turn around there seems to be a charge for this and a charge for that! Originally it was just the one fee of $2500.00. A month later when i messaged to confirm this I now have to pay the $30 dollars per person too! I'm scared to ask if it covers the alcohol too or if that is extra as well! For an all inclusive resort they sure have a lot of hidden charges. If anyone can help bring me up to date on all the charges that would be great!

     

    Thanks Angela

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

    Posted

    We pretty much have everything sorted out including colors! We are going with yellow flowers and the guys will be in beige and whites and the girls will be in champayne colors! Just waiting for one last response from Chandlyn! Then its just the music left to do and alterations on dresses but we are doing that in Febuary closer to the date! We tryed in April to get the 16th 17th 18th 19th or 20th for our wedding date but they said it was all booked! When did you book your wedding?

     

    Angela

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