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    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    Originally Posted by diana2409 View Post

     

    Hi! Anyone knows what type of decorations is included in the different packages?

    The ribbon decorated on the gazebo is it included or we have to pay extra? Or bring our own?

    And what are included for the chairs? Do we have to pay for the sasches?

    Thanks!

    The decorations don't really vary between packages from what I saw.  They put up the ribbons on the gazebo (no charge), they have white slip covers on the chairs (no charge).  They will provide chair sashes at a charge of $3 per chair or you can bring your own.  I got mine online for about 55 cents/sash.   Depending on the package you are also provided with a floral centerpiece.  

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    Originally Posted by tram13 View Post

     

     

    Just wondering...how many songs need to be on there for the pre-ceremony?  Do they want 15 minutes? 30 minutes? An hour?  Or did you just load a bunch of songs on there...and noted which song you wanted to walk down to and the changed the music when it was time?

    I am not sure about the other wedding packages but if you get the Unforgettable package there is a little musical trio (steel drums) that play before and after the ceremony so you don't have to worry about music.

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    Originally Posted by mizjax25 View Post

     

    Hi Wickert,

     

    Thanks for posting an awesome review!  Everything looks stunning!

     

    I'm milling over the different packages and was wondering if you can explain a bit further what the luxury turn down service is... how does it differ from normal housekeeping??

     

    Also, did you enjoy having the romantic breakfast in bed?  I'm just wondering if it's worth paying for these little extras...

     

    Thanks a bunch!

     

    To be honest, we never got the turn down service as our son was asleep before 8 each night even though we told them several times about this so they never came early.  Normal turn down service is that they come in, in the evening and turn down the corners of the bed and usually lay the robes (if in your suite) on the bed.  I imagine luxury includes some towel art.  The night of the wedding they did go in early and sprinkled the bed with rose petals, did towel art and turned down the sheets.

     

    The breakfast in bed was disappointing as they only do toast, fruit, yogurt.  I wanted some eggs but they said I would have to go to the buffet. The toast arrived soggy as they wrap the plate in plastic wrap and fruit and yogurt was nothing special.  

     

    That being said, I think the package was good value for what we got the day of the wedding compared to other resorts that charge thousands.

     

    We really enjoyed the romantic dinner for two that is on the deck over looking the water at Dolce Vita.  We ended up having the entire deck to ourselves and it was so lovely just to enjoy the view, drink champagne and enjoy the food.  It was a lot   of seafood which my husband doesn't really like but the waiter asked us if we were okay with the menu and offered substitutes for the soups and salads.

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    Originally Posted by Jennelle View Post

     

    Im sorry if this has already been answered but can someone tell me how they brought their own music (for ceremony and first dance); did you bring your songs on an IPOD or burnt CD?

     

    Thank you :)

    We brought a CD and they played it.  You can list which track you want for the MOH and then for yourself.  They don't have an Ipod dock that I know of.  We used Bach's Cello Suite and just let it play from the minute my MOH walked down and then to me.  It was so beautiful - have a listen to it on Youtube

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    Originally Posted by HopeToBe View Post

     

    sorry, just saw this reply.  what floral # was that so i can reference it to Tai Floral as well :)

     

    I can't actually give you a reference number as Chandlyn showed me the book and then asked what my wedding colours were and suggested some orchids and this is what they brought me.  Honestly I would just trust them.  I don't think the pictures in the catalouge do any justice to what the flower shop can really do.  

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    Originally Posted by soontobeawalsh View Post

     

    Thank you so much for your review Wicket!  You both look so happy and beautiful! 

    Your flowers are beautiful as well. Which wedding package did you go with if you don't mind my asking.  We are planning on going with the Unforgettable package.  Are your flowers one of the free ones or did you upgrade?

    Im very happy that I am going with Chris Lee as my photographer as well.  Your pictures look great!

    We used the Unforgettable package which was perfect.  

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    I just got back from getting married at the Gran Bahia on 25 May.  We had a 4pm wedding and it was just amazing.  For anyone that is panicking - don't.  The wedding team knows what they are doing and they are there to make your day special. 

     

    We arrived a week before our wedding and we had guests (27 of them) arrive all week so it was really nice to have new faces to see each day.  We have an 8 month old son and he had some many people that wanted to play with him in the water.  We were upgraded to the Golden Club with our Unforgettable package and briefly considered upgrading to Don Pablo but in the end it would have been a waste not being able to use the exclusive areas and not hang out with our guests.

     

    On the day of the wedding, my MOH, mother of the groom and my mom headed to the spa for 1:30 to get hair and make up done.  We were suppose to be back at my MOH's room for 3 pm for pictures with the resort photographer but we didn't get out of there until 3:15 which wasn't really a big deal even though everyone was looking for us!  The Spa did a wonderful job of the hair and makeup and I couldn't have been more pleased.  

     

    Having a little one complicated things slightly as he needed to be fed before walking down the aisle but photographer waited until that was done and I was in my dress.  I am not sure what time we got down to the lobby but we were a little late as it was and the wedding cart got blocked in by some tour buses which totally didn't stress me out.  My dad was stressed but I told him if we wanted to get married on time we would have gotten married in Germany!  Finally we were on our way about 4:15.  The Gazebo looked stunning and I am so glad I brought my own chair sashes - the fuchsia really stood out against the background of the sea.  

     

    The ceremony was really lovely and the minister was just great.  He told my fiance not to turn around until my Dad and I arrived at the chairs even though all the guests were telling him to turn around - I thought it was a nice touch.  The ceremony lasted about 15 minutes and was fairly religious but that didn't matter to us.  Right after the ceremony we had the champagne toast and then some family pictures all the while the steel band that - was part of our package - played.  We then cut the cake and had some more champagne before our session with the photographer started.  We had an hour with him and we had such a good time.  We had Christopher lee and he made us feel really at ease.  

     

    From there, we went straight to our dinner at The Garden Grille.  We were seated along one side of the restaurant with the head table in between the two tables of our guests.  We weren't facing them which was a bit of shame but the way the restaurant is set up they couldn't really do that.  The food was excellent and the portion sizes were just perfect.  Someone on here mentioned they were very small and their guests headed to the buffet after - I don't see how.  The wedding cake was served with the cheesecake and they could have just served cake as it was just delicious!  

     

    After the dinner and after we put our little guy to bed we met our guests back in the Daquiri Bar off the lobby and had a wonderful time.  We didn't have late night but the rest of our guests headed out to the disco after 11 pm and were out until 3 or 4 am.

     

    It was truly the most special day and everyone at the resort works hard to make you feel special.  

     

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    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    Hi guys! Has anyone else noticed there's a new package offered for next year?

    ROMANCE EXTRAVAGANZA

       Bride’s Bouquet & Groom’s Boutonniere- Tropical Flowers

    • Champagne Luxury Toast with Moet Chandon after ceremony(maximum 7

    bottles)

    • Complimentary room upgrade for couple & parents( Confirmed)

    • 30 minute Massage for Bride & Groom

    • VIP Amenities for Bride and Groom and Parents

    • Special Fresh, elegant floral décor on the Bridal Table.

    • Gourmet wedding cake or variety of Chef’s customs pastry desert choice

    • Late check out for couple & parents ( upon request & subject to

    availability)

    • Luxury turned down service for couple & parents

    • Music for the marriage ceremony with recorded CD ( couple may bring their

    own)

    • Newly Wed Romantic Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding for

    Bride & Groom & Parents. ( Once per stay)

    • Manicure & pedicure for bride & groom

    • Cocktails & Canapes served after ceremony (One hour)

    • Open bar after reception Dinner (2 hours)

    • 25 professional pictures of the wedding full colour photography ( included)

    • Professional Services of an Onsite Wedding Consultant

    • Romantic Ornamental decoration of the wedding site ( location assigned

    after arrival)

    • Romantic Candlelight Dinner with Reservation

    • Sparkling bottle of wine ( international brand) in the room on arrival ( just

    for the couple)

    • Sit down wedding reception Dinner in one of our restaurants with set

    menu

    • Live Music(ceremony or dinner)

    • Witnesses ( if required)

    • Romantic decoration in Couple’s room

    • Special Welcome surprise

    • VIP Treatment for Couple and Parents

    • Special Wedding present from Grand Bahia – 3 Free nights (Condition

    Applies)

    WINTER 2014 (December 23-April 30, 2014)

    Civil Wedding (judge, fees, expenses, rates)–USD250.00

    Wedding Package for 30 persons=USD2420.00 (Grand Bahia)

    Wedding Package for 30 persons=USD2570.00 (Don Pablo Collection)

    Supplement per additional person- 40USD

    SUMMER 2014 (May 01-December 22, 2014)

    Civil Wedding (judge, fees, expenses, rates)–USD250.00

    Wedding Package for 30 persons=USD2420.00 (Grand Bahia)

    Wedding Package for 30 persons=USD2570.00 (Don Pablo Collection)

    Supplement per additional person- 40USD

    All prices attract a 10% TAX charge) Does anyone have any clue what this new "Don Pablo Collection" option is for the wedding packages? Are we now able to do our dinner there, or what's the difference that makes that package option $150 more? Love that they've included the 2 hour bar in a package finally! And it's pretty cool that your parents get special treatment as well Also, how many people have done their legal marriage prior to GBP? Do they refund you the $250 minister fees? Is there a nonreligious ceremony option? The FI and I are not religious in the least bit. Love this thread! Anyone else looking to get married November 2014?

    The Don Pablo Collection is an exclusive area of the hotel - not to be confused with the Don Pablo restaurant. There is a section of the pool that is just for those rooms, butler service, a private club lounge in the hotel to relax. They have numerous other benefits. We just got married there last Saturday and perhaps if we didn't have 27 other guests we wanted to spend time with we would have upgraded from the Golden Club.

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    Originally Posted by HopeToBe View Post

     

     

    Have you seen the hair/make up work from the spa at the resort? Rashel's work just seems sooo good! (I've been watching her on FB)...haven't seen the work from anyone at the resort, hence my fear, regardless of price...

     

    JayKay on this forum told me she used the resort spa and so did SarahJ and I think they looked beautiful so I am not worried.  Rashel tried to scare me into using her by saying get your hair done by the resort but not make up.  Fair enough to her - her work is very good and if my budget was unlimited I would have booked her.  I am confident the spa will do a good job.  I am getting married in almost 2 weeks so I will let you know!

    Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

    in Destination Weddings in Jamaica

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    Originally Posted by JayKay View Post

     

    I can't help you in regards to the Unforgettable package.  We used the free package.  That being said we only paid for an extra bouquet, bouteneeir and two extra people for dinner, plus the minister fees.  All together it was $330.

     

    We were married at 4pm.  We had to meet the wedding planners at 345pm in the lobby (myself, my maid of honor, my parents who were walking me down the aisle) and they took us by golf cart to the site.  Our ceremony lasted approx 20 minutes.  After our ceremony they give you champagne and we just chatted with everyone and had our congrats for probably 20 minutes.  After that we took our family type photos and then my husband and I went off with the photographer for photos.  Everyone else either went to their room to freshen up or to the lobby bar.  We were done our photos about 6pm (it was dark already) so we met with everyone at the lobby bar for about 20 minutes before going to dinner at 630.  I wish we would have had our ceremony at 330 to give us an extra half hour for photos because it did get dark so soon.  Our dinner lasted about 2 hours, until 830pm.  We then went to the pool side bar which was open until 11pm.  We were the only ones there and they had dancing music so we had our own little party.  We chose to do that verse pay to rent the gazebo as there was only 18 of us.  After that we went to the disco.  Hope that helps!

    Thanks very much.  Did you have any speeches and where were they given?

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