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  1. Your wedding looked beautiful!!  How did you do the table decor?  Did you bring it yourself?  Did they set it up?  I want something classy like yours!   Also, did you pay extra to have your cake look like that?? It is beautiful!!

     

    Courtney Mara

    http://CourtneyMara.com/Wedding

     

    Originally Posted by mrsdeloatch2be View Post

    Hi Ladies-

     

    IM BACK!!!!  I had the BEST TIME OF MY LIFE!!!!

     

    Below are a few oics and a quick recap of my wedding

     

    Ceremony on the Beach @ 5PM

    Cocktail Reception on the Beach 5:30-6:30PM

    Dinner at the Calabash 6:30-8:30 (Semi-Private)

    Bonfire on the Beach 8:30-11:00PM

     

    Vendors

    Tai Flora (Florist)

    Marcia Roberts (Photography)

     

     

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  2. Hi!  Just a heads up:  My TA told me not to do Hard Rock because it is just too big for a wedding.  But, I am sure you will pick the BEST place for you and your group!  Happy planning!

     

    Courtney Mara

    http://CourtneyMara.com/Wedding

     

    Originally Posted by ntlsnow View Post

    Thank you so much for the website information! I already made mine and I love it, it has been a helpful tool with my guests as well. We have narrowed our search down to Hard Rock and Majestic Colonial. (Dreams locations were out after many things I did not like).  I will let you know what we choose. We will be meeting with out travel agent in a few weeks to go over both places and then we will get going on the contracts. Getting excited for January 2013! Now I just have to start with the DIY things....sigh...this year is going to fly by I have a feeling. ;-)

     



     



     

  3. Thanks for the information.  This was so useful!  And, I love your photos!  If you don't mind, would you share the prices Sandy May gave you?  Also, do you have her contact information (e.g., website and email)? 
     

    Originally Posted by abbyroldan@yahoo.com View Post

    It's been just a little bit over a year since I tied the knot at Iberostar Rose Hall in Montego Bay.  We had a blast.  Here's is my slide show link that Sandy May, my photographer put together.  She and her husband, Pata, were wonderful to work with! She was quick responding, very reliable, and trustworthy.  I received all of my pics on a CD just a few weeks later at home. 

     

    http://www.pictage.com/photographer/slideshows/viewslideshow?autoplay=1&slideshowid=28208&slideshowkey=ooalmhqhlqbtctjb

     

    Also, If there is anyone interested in touring the country, I would highly recommend booking tours with Ken Gracey who operates Doctorbird Tours!  He grew up in Jamaica as a boy and knew a lot of about the towns.  My small group of 20 booked several personal and private tours with him and felt very safe and trusted doing business with him.  He is so easy going and laid back!  He even drop me to my Trash the Dress site, which was a nice small secluded beach.  One great thing about Ken is how he takes pictures of you and your group during the entire trip and burns the photos on a CD for you to take home! You can search him on tripadvisor. 



     

  4. Hi, All!

     

    I got my confirmation today: April 6, 2013!  So I thought I would start a thread for all of us 2013 Iberostar Jamaica brides! 

     

    I will update this when I have more information/when we book everything, but the following are my details/thoughts:

     

    Date: April 6, 2013

    Time: 5pm

    Hotel: Iberostar Rose Hall Suites

    Ceremony Location: Beach

    Cocktail Hour: We are thinking of using the lazy river island, having 6 appetizers, and an international open bar.  6-7pm.  We are also thinking we will get one of the bands to play during this. 

    Reception Type: Private.

    Reception Location: We are thinking Aunt Ruby, but not sure if it will be too hot.  I am not fond of the menus at the other restaurants. 

    Reception Time: 7-10:30pm

    Music: DJ

    Photographer: ??

    Videographer: ??

    Travel Coordinator: Ellen Paderson from Smiles and Miles Travel, Inc. 

    Guest Amount: ?? Probably 50. 

     

    Questions I have:

    1) Has anyone found out if we can do anything after 10:30pm?  I would really like to do a bonfire on the beach or something on the beach, but I think they don't let you do anything after 10:30pm that is private... Anyone know? 

    2) Does anyone have any experience with Aunt Ruby?  Do they think it will be too hot for a private reception from 7-10:30pm.  Also, is there room to dance?   

     

    Don't forget to add your date to the roll call: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/70055/iberostar-rose-hall-and-suites-roll-call

     

    And, make sure to check the huge Iberostar Rose Hall forum for answers to any questions (although we can post 2013 relevant questions here): http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/34054/iberostar-rose-hall-brides-post-all-info-questions-here

     

    Happy planning!

     

    Courtney

    http://CourtneyMara.com/Wedding

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  5. Hi, All! 

     

    I thought I would start a forum for all of us yellow diamond brides!  I am obsessed!  I went to many jewelry stores and nothing caught my eye except for the yellow diamond rings.  Thank goodness that is what my fiance got me.  Unfortunately, I can't seem to get a good picture of it, but see it below!

     

    Hope everyone is having a great time planning!

     

    Courtney

    http://CourtneyMara.com/Wedding

     

    Yellow Diamond Ring

  6.  Just got my confirmation!!  April 6, 2013!!  Added my name to the list!  Also - FYI, I know that 4/13/13, 4/20/13, and 4/27/13 are already taken since we checked those dates as well.  Hopefully those ladies see this thread and add their names!!  So excited!

     

    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

    1.5.2012 - clonedtwice - Beach

    1.9.2012 – daizyduke – Suites

     

    2012 Brides

    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

    7.19.2012- flamenca520 (Kelly & Andy)- Suites

    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

    04.06.2013 - CourtandMatt (Courtney & Matt) - Suites

    6.5.2013- amybutz89- Suites

    6.2.2013 - Lillove81 - Suites

    6.17.2013 - Bruuning17 (Laura & Jaden) -Suites

  7. Update:  Sorry all!  I changed resorts.  It was a last minute toss up!  I have changed to Iberostar Rose Hall Suites.  
     

    Originally Posted by CourtandMatt View Post

    I thought I would start a thread for all of us 2013 GPJ brides to see what your experiences with planning have been and see if there are any questions.   I just put in a deposit today so I am very excited!  My details are as follow:

     

    Date: April 20, 2013

    Time: 04:00pm

    Location: Beach

    Package: Waves of Love

    Reception: Private reception at the Blue Lagoon

     

    I don't have many more details than that yet, especially since it is over a year away, but I will keep you all posted!   Btw, we chose GPJ/GPLH resorts because it appears to have a lot of amenities to keep our guests occupied (e.g., a beach, large pool, bars, restaurants, night clubs, putting green, etc.) and the 2012 room prices are reasonable (2013 prices aren't out but group rates for April 2012 are $126/pp/pn/do). 

     

    Best of luck to everyone,

     

    Courtney

     

     



     

  8. I have now figured out the quote thing!  Now I just need to figure out how delete a comment lol!  I still love the multi-colored one in the middle! 
     

    Originally Posted by CourtandMatt View Post

    Krysta lee ann: For some reason I also can't figure out the quote thing but I am a newbie.  I don't see a quote button...  Besides that I love the idea of a poster!  And, I love the multi colored one in the middle. 



     

  9. I thought I would start a thread for all of us 2013 GPJ brides to see what your experiences with planning have been and see if there are any questions.   I just put in a deposit today so I am very excited!  My details are as follow:

     

    Date: April 20, 2013

    Time: 04:00pm

    Location: Beach

    Package: Waves of Love

    Reception: Private reception at the Blue Lagoon

     

    I don't have many more details than that yet, especially since it is over a year away, but I will keep you all posted!   Btw, we chose GPJ/GPLH resorts because it appears to have a lot of amenities to keep our guests occupied (e.g., a beach, large pool, bars, restaurants, night clubs, putting green, etc.) and the 2012 room prices are reasonable (2013 prices aren't out but group rates for April 2012 are $126/pp/pn/do). 

     

    Best of luck to everyone,

     

    Courtney

     

     

  10. A TA contacted me so hopefully she is able to find me some prices.  I also took my brother's advice and called the resort and asked for the average group rate for past Aprils.  The woman told me that in April 2011 the price was $127/pp/pn/do and in April 2012 it is $126/pp/pn/do.  She did not know the prices before 2011.  I decided to go ahead and put the deposit in for 2013 off of that and hopefully it works out.  I am waiting for the TA to get back to me about if she can start negotiating rates.

  11. Hi, All! 

     

    My fiance and I have decided to get married at the Grand Palladium Jamaica in April of 2013.  We are ready to put the deposit down, except the hotel claims that they will not have the room rates (including group rates) until June or July of 2012.  I don't want to book a hotel that is too expensive that no one could stay at.  What do I do?  Did anyone else have these issues and, if so, how did you resolve them? 

     

    Thanks,

     

    Courtney Mara

  12. My fiance and I are looking to get married in Jamaica in April 2013 at the Grand Palladium.  However, GP will not give us the 2013 rates for rooms and if it is too expensive for our guests to come we don't want our wedding there.  What do we do? Did anyone else have issues like this and how did you resolve it?   I am tempted to put the deposit down for the wedding, but then if the prices of the rooms double we are not doing it there and just lost our $300.   I would really like to give our guests a year advanced notice, but the hotel said the prices will not be available until June/July.  Does anyone know if the hotel rates for GP tend to go up each year?? 

     

    Help!

     

    Courtney Mara

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