Furturemrsg

Can't believe we leave bright and early tomorrow morning!  I got my dress back Wed from adding a last minute corset due to being prego and I love it more than I did before!  I think it fits even better now!  Can't wait to show it off!  There are a fews things I didn't get done but oh well!  Not going to stress!  I still have no idea what to wear the night of our wedding.  I didn't think I would want to be in my dress ALL day and night but who knows.

Originally Posted by photogirl0403 

 

For those of you who have stayed in the GPLH Villa Suites, is there another shower inside the room? Just curious if the outdoor shower is the only one for each room.  Thanks!

Hi!  We stayed in the honeymoon villa last time we were there and the only shower was outside.  It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be.  You just had to shower before it rained!

Can't believe how calm I am right now and I leave in less than 2 weeks!  I am so excited.  All though I tired my dress on last night because I am now 10 weeks pregnant and it doesn't zip! I am going to have someone help me with it tonight!  I am almost thinking of adding a corset that way it will continue to fit while waiting for my reception in 6 weeks!  I am still calm and know everything will fall into place.  We worked on our OOT gifts and I am super excited!  We had shirts made for everyone going and should get those Friday!  We are going to stand out in the airport like a sore thumb and I love it! lol

Originally Posted by PuntaBride 

 

 

We did it  What an amazing week.  Everything went off without a hitch.  The weather was perfect and the memories were unforgettable.  I'm so sad it's over ... today was so hard.  Enjoy every waking moment girls.  It goes so fast!!!

Beautiful!!! Congrats!

Originally Posted by khunt29 

 

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Originally Posted by Furturemrsg 

 

Hey Ladies....So we leave in less than 3 weeks!  I am stressed to the max on getting everything finished.  We already started packing but still have so much to do.  On top of this...We found out yesterday we are pregnant!  I am so nervous now about leaving the country!  I am not sure how many weeks I am because my cycle is complicated.  We thought we would try in Jamaica but I guess there is no trying this time around!  I did hear from the doctor today and so far my labs are all good!  I just have so many emotions!  We totally wanted this but wasn't expecting it 3 WEEKS before! lol

 

Wow, talk about a wedding gift   That's so exciting!!

 

And- good for you for starting to pack, we leave in 2 weeks exactly, and I'm SOOOOO disorganized!

I just hope I can fit into my dress in 6 weeks for the reception!  I might need to remove the pads up top! lol  This is my 3rd baby so I show right away!

Hey Ladies....So we leave in less than 3 weeks!  I am stressed to the max on getting everything finished.  We already started packing but still have so much to do.  On top of this...We found out yesterday we are pregnant!  I am so nervous now about leaving the country!  I am not sure how many weeks I am because my cycle is complicated.  We thought we would try in Jamaica but I guess there is no trying this time around!  I did hear from the doctor today and so far my labs are all good!  I just have so many emotions!  We totally wanted this but wasn't expecting it 3 WEEKS before! lol

Today is my shower/bachelorete party!  Getting excited but wish this rain would go away!  I am kind of bummed that more than half my family cannot make it but happy to have a few and my close friends!

Originally Posted by khunt29 

 

Ladies, I need help!

 

What are you getting as a wedding gift for your groom? We have set a limit of $200 each, but I am at a total loss. A watch is out, as he's said on numerous occasions that he'd never wear it. I got him "I love my dad" cuff links from daughter to him in an engraved case. Other than that, I am so screwed!! Any fab ideas out there?

 

Kristen

I am engraving the inside of his ring...not exactly sure with what yet and I am running out of time but that is my plan!  I also did a boudoir photo shoot so as soon as I get those back I am going to make a book for him.  I feel like I need to get him something else but not sure what yet!  I leave in 1 month from tomorrow!!!

Did anyone bring there own IPOD and dock?  I was wondering if we need to have all the music on the IPOD before we get there or do there supply the IPOD and music.  I guess I am a little confused!  Also, we got married already here but nobody really knows.  I am sure a lot of people do this but is the ceremony the same where nobody can tell it isn't actually legal?  I have 40 days until we leave!  So excited!

Picked up my dress and absolutely loved it! It fit perfect but a little snug in my tummy! lol I think I really need to start eating better this last month and a half. I am a little nervous about taking my dress on the plan but my travel agent told me they will take special care of it and not to worry!  I can't believe how fast it is coming.  Just a few more things to do and the time to complete everything for the AHR.  A little stressed but that is normal  

Picked up my dress and absolutely loved it! It fit perfect but a little snug in my tummy! lol I think I really need to start eating better this last month and a half. I am a little nervous about taking my dress on the plan but my travel agent told me they will take special care of it and not to worry!  I can't believe how fast it is coming.  Just a few more things to do and the time to complete everything for the AHR.  A little stressed but that is normal  

Need to vent....lol so my future sister in law as backed out going to our wedding at the last minute. We had doubts all along but she finally told his mom (not us) the other day. I feel bad because it's his only sibling and she isn't coming because she doesn't have money. She is single with no kids and has known about Jamaica for 2 years. Lol then I found out my girls are getting a hotel room for my bachelorette party and she is the only one not staying. Now tonight I text everyone about getting there hair done for our reception back home. I found a friend to do it for only $30. We are having professional pics here. SIL replies back and says she will do her own. Ok I'm really annoyed because she is not invoiced with anything and not sure how to reply . She is not a hair stylist by any means. i feel like something like this is suppose to involve all the girls and having us all together. She hasn't lifted a finger to help the other girls. ....ok thank for listening lol

Originally Posted by PuntaBride 

 

What is everyone doing for gift for their guests?

 

We got personalized tumblers and key holders ... I don't know if I should do canvas bags.  I worry that guests won't use them past the wedding or they bring their own beach bags anyways.

Hi!  We are doing Bubba kegs, snacks and having shirts made for everyone to wear on the plane.  I thought it would be fun to all wear the shirts at the airport to have our group stand out to find each other.  We have as of now 24 people going!  I would like to do some med/ hang over items but I am thinking people will bring that stuff.  

Originally Posted by n2godsheart 

 

Anyone know a great location/room for honeymoon villa suite on lady hamilton side closest to everything... and close to wedding gazebo... if thats even on same side?? Cause I have no idea if its anywhere close anyways. Thanks

Originally Posted by MrsJones1 

 

Just got back yesterday and it was such a beautiful experience. Everything was perfect !

Congrats!!! I am getting so excited and anxious about everything coming together

Originally Posted by IrieBride 

 

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Originally Posted by happyfamily 

 

Hello.  We have been to the resort before.  This was my second trip and my husbands 4th!  lol.   We did not have a bonfire on the beach, just a private cocktail hour (2 hours really) and we lit our sky lanterns that we brought with us.  We did not have our dinner on the beach, and I'm not sure about the private beach bbq..  The Grand Palladium hosts a beach bbq (actually by the pool on the beach volleyball court) most Friday nights.  We ended up not doing that.  We had a non-private dinner in the Jamaican restaurant instead.  You could totally do cocktails and hors d'vors on the beach as a private party if you wanted.  I believe the cost is $15pp for the first hour.  If you just want drinks (no food) its $6 pp per hour.  

Let me know if you have any other questions

Can I ask how you did the door hanger on Vistaprint? I love that idea and am gonna steal it lol!   Another question - did you get upgraded to the honeymoon suite? We booked one of the Villas but are hoping to have a bit of seclusion from the rest of the group (and a GOOD oceanview is very important to me!). Man I would hate to end up being next door to our parents or something! haha. Thanks again...Sarah

We have been to the GPLH before and had the honeymoon suite and loved it!  It had a beautiful view and perfect location.  We are trying to get the same room again.  We have 2 kids but they are staying with family.  That would be our luck to have a parent next door!  lol

Originally Posted by DanielleJasmine 

 

Hello My Fellow Wedding Planners,

So this pretty much goes out to everyone as I'm struggling with booking my group rate through a Travel Agent for the Grand Palladium and could use some perspective on what others are doing/have done.

 

I understand that the resort directs you to contact their official booker, Fiesta Hotel Group, but has anyone booked through Vacation Store Miami? Their rates online are cheaper, but I'm not clear if they offer group rates or not.

 

Also for anyone having larger groups, did you contract directly with the resort (fiesta hotel group) for your group rates or go through a travel agent?

 

And, last but not least, does anyone have a travel agent that they used and could recommend?

 

Thanks Everyone!

Welcome!  Congrats!  We used a travel agent and we have 24 people going so far.  My matron of honor and her hubby might be booking last minute!  My travel agent has made all the contact with the resort for me.  It has been pretty easy so far!  I love my travel agent!  Her name is Rhonda Link @ 314-831-5465 [email protected]  Tell her Nicole and Billy sent you and she will take great care of you! We have used her in the past when we went to Jamaica! 

Originally Posted by MrsJones1 

 

Futuremrsg and all other brides I emailed the wedding dept manager Erika and she responded in writing there is no fee for true colors photography for the GP. It's better to ask the resort then the photographers because they may be trying to get over . Good luck

Thank you!  I did have True Colors email me back and broke it down easier.  I haven't had any communication with the resort yet.  I have been working with my travel agent and assume I will start talking with the resort soon because we are getting close!  Less than 100 days

Originally Posted by MrsJones1 

 

That is not true. I have emailed the resort wedding coordinator and manager to clarify. I have booked true colors as well and I read that there is no fee for using in house photographer. 

Thank you!  I received another email with him breaking everything down a little easier and there is no fee.  Sometimes things get so confusing trying to communicate through email vs phone for this kind of stuff.  

Originally Posted by n2godsheart 

 

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Originally Posted by Furturemrsg 

 

Has anyone used True Colors photography?  I am confused.  I thought that was who does the pictures through the resort already.  I have emailed them about the packages and the prices seem good but was told I also need to pay the $300 resort fee for them coming.  I would like more than the few pictures that come with the wedding package but affordable.

hum, that is confusing. I really thought True Colors is the resort's chosen photographers. I can't imagine you would pay the fee for them. Who told you that? otherwise, that defeats the purpose of using them.  I get married the day before you!?  How's your planning going??!!

 

I have emailed True Colors and they told me I still had to pay the resort fee.  It is hard when you can't pick up the phone and call! lol  Planning seems to be going good!  What day are you getting down there?  We really wanted to get married that Monday but they told me we wouldn't be there long enough be time.  We are getting there Saturday.  We have 24 ppl coming!  I am not doing anything extra really for the wedding. We are having a large reception back home.  My invitations should arrive in the mail today!  I am still needing to make my OOT bags and I would like to do a program.  How are your plans going?

Has anyone used True Colors photography?  I am confused.  I thought that was who does the pictures through the resort already.  I have emailed them about the packages and the prices seem good but was told I also need to pay the $300 resort fee for them coming.  I would like more than the few pictures that come with the wedding package but affordable.

I am stressed to the max and now doubting about doing this designation thing!  We do not much done yet for the wedding and we have our trip booked for May 25,2013 to leave!  Time is going by so fast.  We don't have anyone who has booked but yet a lot of people saying they are going to.  The holidays are around the corner and I doubt people will put there down payment down now.  I am not good at being mean or pushy but I did send an email out about the travel agent holding a better price for 2 weeks.  My fiance's feels the same way.  We need to make up our mind about a wedding here or away like ASAP.  I hate making this decision.  We both want to be on a beach but it almost seems easier to have it here.  If we don't have 20 people book than we have to pay for the wedding ourselves in Jamaica.  I want us to make the right decision and not regret it.  AHHHHH.....  sorry just had to vent  

Originally Posted by n2godsheart 

 

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Originally Posted by Furturemrsg 

 

We are having our wedding 2:00 on the beach!  I am doing the cheapest package I think.  We put the deposit down but need to get more details about what is included before we decide which package.  We decided not to have a reception dinner there.  It is $40 or so a person.  To me, I think that is to much for an all exclusive place.  Maybe it wouldn't be so bad if we were not having a large reception back home.  The travel agent said we could still have dinner together it won't be private.  I am getting nervous because we have almost 30 people saying they are coming but nobody has booked! lol

 

 

Haha no one has booked yet with us either but guests don't feel the urgency I don't think!! I agree --- for an all inclusive , we aren't going to do the private reception either, it's soo much $$$ considering we all just want to go eat and party after anyways. I just hate I'll be missing a few traditional things like our first dance etc- my only concern of Not having a reception ... but I'm still excited and can't wait, Jamaica is beautiful! One more question, did u wire money to their Miami bank?

 

I did not have to wire anything. Our travel agent is taking care of getting the down payment to them.  I am sure you could request a song to be played at the Infiniti Bar that night!  

Originally Posted by n2godsheart 

 

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Originally Posted by Furturemrsg 

 

My fiance and I went to GPLH 2 years ago and loved it!  We are getting married on the beach May 28, 2013.  The beaches are nice but can be rocky.  One section of the beach there were people on a boat getting rocks out.  The beach might be my least favorite part.  We loved the resort and everyone at the resort.  Don't get me wrong...the beaches are nice just not your Beaches or Sandals pictures you see.

Okay, I'm new at forums and totally responded in the wrong place at first! lol...  I'm getting married May 27th, 2013, so we will probably pass each other at some point!  Have you decided on any details yet? If you're doing a personal reception.. any details??  Thanks, Julia

We are having our wedding 2:00 on the beach!  I am doing the cheapest package I think.  We put the deposit down but need to get more details about what is included before we decide which package.  We decided not to have a reception dinner there.  It is $40 or so a person.  To me, I think that is to much for an all exclusive place.  Maybe it wouldn't be so bad if we were not having a large reception back home.  The travel agent said we could still have dinner together it won't be private.  I am getting nervous because we have almost 30 people saying they are coming but nobody has booked! lol

I was the same way!  We were engaged 2 years and wanted to start booking!  Once you can book time flies by!  We are getting married May 28, 2013 at Grand Palladium!  Can't wait!