Kassi22

Originally Posted by jsamaras1 

 

Also - would we have to pay guest passes even though the Beach is a sister property?

As far as I know you need to have a large % of your guest staying at your hotel to have the wedding there. Though, I don't know if that means Iberostar.. or the actual hotel

If most people where at the suites, and some at the beach, this is ok for sure.. but the beach guest need to pay a fee. I also no that you can stay at the Grand of Suites and get married at beach, I don't know if you can upgrade it though.

In the brochure I have it says

"Special Wedding Pass for Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Quest"  $30.00US

It is a sister property, but its cheaper so you need to pay the difference I suppose.

If most people where at the Beach, I would just get married at the beach. The wedding part I hear is great on all resorts.

Originally Posted by Lisa Dyer 

 

Has anyone received confirmation that if you book Rashel Edwards for hair and makeup that you don't have to pay the vendor fee? Rashel has told me that the fee is waved for her at the Suites but I've seen conflicting responses on this forumn.

 

Does anyone have confirmation of this?

I would also love to know this.

I told the WC that I was bringing in an outside Makeup Artist and they said I do need to pay a vendor fee ... However, I did not specify it was Rashel.

When I talk to the WC next I will ask them to confirm this as well.. but does anyone have it in writing?

In regards to the 2013 pricing... I was looking through it and was like WOW! they changes so much.. its way better.. .then I read the bottom.

" Prices are valid 12/10/12 for weddings taking place 1/1/13 and beyond. Available for new bookings only."

So I guess that means that this may not work for us.

It also said "Packages available for U.S. market only."  .. so us Canadian Brides might be out as well
 

Boo!

Once I hear from the coordinators to work out my final details (as it should be long now) I will post and confirm for those who booked there dates last year.

Originally Posted by staroxx 

 

Does any body have Micha Earle photography prices? I also assume because she is an outside vendor you had to pay a fee for her to attend the resort for your pictures?

Just contact her directly for her price list

[email protected]

I booked her and have talked to her several times through email and she is really prompt at getting back to you.

She told me she will be covering the vendor fee.

Originally Posted by heather1214 

 

Yes we reserved a year and a half ago... but I cant budget everything because we were told "prices are subject to change" 

 

In September I was told the new pricing would be out in November... in November I was told the "packages" would remain the same but the extra charges were changing (open bar, restaurant rental, bands, etc.)  and the sales department hadn't finished yet. We are doing a lot of extras so I'm anxious to see what the price changes are.

 

We have 2012 pricing but were told up front that they did not apply in 2013 even if we locked in our date in 2012. 

I was told that prices would probably go up by about 10% .. now whether there is any truth to that.. who knows.. but I budgeted for it.

Originally Posted by StephF 

 

Anyone with good perks from Canadian companies? Air Canada is offering the 26th guest thing as well. I'm wondering if the better perks seem to be from the american travel companies or if they come from Iberostar themselves and its just a matter of your TA negotiating? Anyone with any "perk" insight?

I think it depends on the carrier and the hotel.

I know for us with Iberostar Rose Hall Suites booked with Transat we got every 21st person free. Not sure if that is still in affect. .but that's the deal we got.

I have seen other perks out there (as advertised) with every 6 or 8 person free.. Unfortunately I couldn't find anything that good for this hotel from Toronto.

I would be interested in this too!

My wedding is a little over two months away now but from what I saw in the documentation it says they will send you the details 1 month prior.. which is really cutting it close! Though, I think this is all random depending on how busy they are.

In the meantime I just did up a detailed spread sheet with all the tings I wanted, and then all the extra cost it would be to get the best guess on what it will cost so you could try doing that.

I booked Mishe Earle after finding several positive reviews on her.. and I love her work.

http://www.mishaearlephotography.com/

You can also check her out on Facebook.

Originally Posted by marysnow19 

 

I have sent SEVERAL e mails to Nicole and Tiffany concerning my documents that I have sent THREE TIMES and to see if we can change the menu to a more island menu. I am STILL waiting for a response. My nerves are already in an uproar because I am soooo hands on everything and me not being able to physically be there is driving me crazy.

I keep reading this post with people stressing out over lack of response form the WCs ... Please don't stress people!! Its not worth it. You probably have enough other things to stress about. .. or I know I do at least !

I look at it this way.. They do a wedding almost every day. They also meet with brides throughout the week that are getting married that week to do a tour, plan out their day. Which means, every day they are dealing with that wedding, and the needs of the bride, the needs of the brides on site waiting to get married that week. On top of that, they are getting emails daily from all other brides that have booked, looking to book, etc ... so they are probably really swamped.

When I emailed them I just sat back, and waited. I sometimes wondered if my email were lost in the pile they receive, but every time, I did get a response. Sometimes it would take a month or even longer to get a response...but I always got a response.

I totally understand what it feels like to have no control while you are just waiting, but that's how it works with destination weddings. I just decided that its not worth stressing over. Once you get to that one month mark to your date they will give you more attention, and once you are there.. the attention is all yours.. which is exactly what you should want... the last thing you would want is them busy dealing with other brides issues that there wedding is months and months off.

They really should have someone on full time just answering these questions, but unfortunately they don't.

If you really can't wait and need answers you could always try calling them? I heard someone people got a better response when calling.

I see everyone posting that the wedding coordinators contact you about 3 months prior to the wedding date to get everything ironed out.

Has this actually happened with people?

I was told by my TA and its also in the Wedding Package Details that they will contact you 1 month prior..

My wedding is less then 3 months away and I have not heard anything. I don't expect to until 1 month prior... however I am curious if people heard as far as 3 months out as it would be nicer to have things ironed out sooner rather then later!
 

Does anyone know what the tables are like.. or how the seating is set up in the Calabash Restaurant for a Semi-Private? We will have about 60 people so I'm curious to how it will be set up. I saw some pictures previous and it looked like round tables, but the wedding coordinator says it will be square tables and hold 10 people.

Can anyone confirm this, or does anyone have any pictures?

Thanks!
 

Originally Posted by Chantille Ryan 

 

Can anyone recommend good quality mens linen wear? Le Chateau doesn't have the 100% linen suits available.Help!!

My FI got his linen suit at Banana Republic. He tried on suits at Zara, Le Chateau, Club Monaco, but Banana's was by far the nicest. They may not have them in stores yet, he got his last spring as that's when they bring them out..

Originally Posted by Shauna253 

 

I just need to send in my entree choices for Aunt Ruby's.  They give you three options (steak, chicken, or salmon), however you only get the choice of 2 among your guests.  I have sent requests to all quests for 1st and 2nd choices and was going to go with majority, but they are pretty much even.  Can anyone give some input as to what tastes the best there or if any of the options maybe aren't any good.

 

Also, does anyone know if they have seperate meals for children and babies?

I can't comment on the food quality but I thought of this situation myself. Just one thing to think of that may help you in the decision is if you have anybody in your group that does not eat meat.. then you may want to have a fish option (as some vegetarians will eat fish...)

I asked the WC about meals for kids and I'm still waiting to hear back. If nobody answers and I hear anything I will post.

Originally Posted by Sjay 

 

Thanks Kassi! I will definitely post a review and photos when we're back.

Wow did that year go by quick, lol.

I know! I was just talking to my mom as I'm now in crunch time getting all the little stuff figured out (invitations, etc) and I'm just 4 months away.... which I know will go so fast! I do remember looking on here when it was a year away, and it just felt like days ago!

Can't wait to see your review/photos!

Originally Posted by Sjay 

 

Whoa, I'm next!?! I swear I was just at the bottom of the list, lol!

Congrats and good luck! I'm sure everything will go off with out a hitch.

Be sure to post a review when you get back. Would love to hear how it all went!

I should also say I take all the information with a grain of salt... My FI and I have bets on how many things will change or be changed once we get there. But hey... we aren't going to sweat it. Everything will work out!

Originally Posted by sfox4214 

 

 

 

 

 

Allie,

 

They are VERY strict about their minimums ... I've already gone rounds with Nicole on this. I would email her immediately and ask her about the possibility of having less than 70 and see what she says. You don't want to wait till last minute to find out they won't do it :/ Or better yet find out the restaurant you can use is already rented out ... I've seen brides complaining about this lately.

 

Kassi,

 

I was told that you could not have a DJ and sound system if you are doing a semi-private, that you only get this if you have a private reception. I believe the paperwork says that as well. Also, they say that there may be other guests dining at the same time with a semi-private ... However maybe because you have a larger group that wouldn't be the case.

I was told this:

"You can have a semiprivate dinner for $450.00usd from 6.30-8.30pm where there will only be you and your guest in the restaurant until 8.30pm"

"If you are dining at the Gourmet restaurant, yes, you will be able to have micro-phone in the restaurant from 6:30-8:30pm which would be $200 for the 2hrs a DJ will be there to set-up the system"

So, I could be wrong about the DJ now from reading it.. but its if we are the only ones in there, then I can't see why we can't have the DJ. Also, I can't comment for any other restaurant as she specified the Gourmet.

Originally Posted by allieplask 

 

Noticed someone mention a private dinner for 50 guests.... I'm looking at the paperwork that I have and it says that for a private reception you can use Mare Nostrum for 40-50 people, Calabash for 70-100 people and Aunt Ruby's for 100-200 people.  I don't see a problem in us having 70 guests for Calabash (we are at 60 right now) but if you are between 50-70 what do you do?

 

Also, I think I know the answer but I've been a lot of disco talk recently... if you rent the restaurant for your reception you are able to have the DJ and a dance floor in the restaurant, right?

I will have around 60ish guest and we are planning on having our dinner at the Calabash. I was told that if you have less then 70 you can't have a private reception (4 hours) however we can have a Semi-Private which we will have the restaurant to ourselves for 2 hours. With the semi-private you can set up the sound system and have a DJ, so I assume its the same for the Private. They say you can have room for dancing, depending on the amount of people. If you had 100, it would probably be tight, 70 should be fine. ...

My assumption is that if its private, you would only have the restaurant space from 6:30-10:30, in which it would finish up. The Disco opens at 10:30. If its the same resort DJ, he would then move over there and play for the rest of the night. (which is then... free!)

Originally Posted by Sjay 

 

Question about vendors and dinner time...

 

Where I'm from, traditionally you feed your DJ, photog, etc., but what about at a destination wedding? I assume the officiant will take off after the ceremony, so we'll only have the photog around at dinner. Do I need to arrange a meal for him and pay another $18 for his food/drink?

 

Thanks!

Good question, I was wondering this as well.

Originally Posted by oblaka9 

 

My dress has a long train. I was planning on having it chopped off, but my mom and future mother in law had a cow when I told them about it. I'll definitely at least get it shortened, but I'll play around with bustling. I just don't like the idea of dragging it around on the sand.

My mom had a cow as well when I said I was thinking of cutting it off "why did you get a dress like that if your going to cut it off!?" arg! I agree too that I don't want to carry it around all night. However, I think at this point I'm going to take the advice on keeping it and see if I can get it bustled. If not I will cut some of it off, and bustle the rest.

Originally Posted by newbiebridetobe 

 

Hi ladies!

 

Does anyone have or know where I may be able to find the menu for the mediterrenean restaurant at the Suites?  I remember seeing it somewhere...but I have glanced at so many different websites and threads I have no idea where!

 

Thanks a bunch!

Its in the wedding details brochure.. which was online but when you go to the link, it gives you the one for the beach!! Go figure.

Anyways, here is what I have in my copy for the wedding menu (If that is what your looking for?)

Buffet of warm and cold Appetizers & Salad bar

Soups  1. Lobster Bisque

           2. Fish Soup

Entree: 1. Surf & Turf

           2. Charcoal grilled Tuna Fish

           3. Spaghettis Frutti di Mate

Buffet of Desserts

Originally Posted by erin2100 

 

 

ew that sucks.  but thanks for the feedback   i have a few emails out to get some prices so I will continue with that.  I actually received Clayton's info from Paula yesterday so that's great to hear you enjoy working with him and his work was good! I have asked her a few questions so will wait for her reply. 

 

Does anyone happen to know what the fee is to bring a photographer onto the resort? I know some cover it for you but just want to know in case I find someone that doesn't cover it.  Not sure if its a day pass or vendor fee or if it all depends on the amount of time they are there?

 

Thanks!

As far as I'm aware you are to just pay a Vendor fee (which is $100) and not a day pass as they are not using the resorts facilities (like a guest would)

I booked Misha Earle and she does cover this fee, you could check her out as well.

Ok, thanks. I will talk to my seamstress and see what she suggests. I'm sure there is something she can do with it so it doesn't make me look like I have a huge butt!!! ahahah.

Hey Everyone,

I'm having a dilemma with my dress... I'm at a complete loss of what to do.

My wedding dress is Allure 8915

http://www.allurebridals.com/Store_ProductDetail.aspx?pid=28h0h8267641G160I65h

It has a fluffy ruffled bottom and a train that sticks off the back about 3 feet. It actually is longer then it looks in the pictures. I don't know what to do about it!!!

I like the train, and think it would be fine for the ceremony part but I dont know what to do about it later. Its too long to just have dragging about everywhere, people will be stepping on me

I thought about cutting partial of it off, maybe a foot, to a foot and a half. However I'm worried it would ruin the look of the dress. It may be fine, but once I get it cut off, there is no going back.

The other option would be to bustle it. However, its so fluffy, I think the bustle will look huge!

What can I do? Should I do one of the above? Anyone have any other suggestions or have a similar dress that you have come up with something?

Thanks,

k

Originally Posted by Shauna253 

 

In the wedding package information for a legal marriage it notes that we are required to submit a 'notarized copy of the bride and groom birth certificate which must include the fathers name'. Our birth certificates in Canada do not have a mother or fathers name on them. Does anyone know exactly what is required? Just notarized photocopies or our passports and birth certificates, or something more?

I know that there are two forms of BC in Canada for sure. One is smaller (fits in your wallet) which does not have your parents name on it. Then there is the long form which has your parents name on it. This is the one you need.

For Alberta, this is what it looks like

http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/vs/AB-birth-certificate-SAMPLE.pdf

For more information, you can go here:

http://www.servicealberta.ca/785.cfm