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WE did the same thing as andrea we did it at the Japanese restaurant

Originally Posted by Jessica Correa 

 

 

yea I hear you on that. 

I did the same thing my cousin actually does do wedding videos here for a living so he did ours. I'm pretty sure brain is pretty new at doing video I believe. I think he just added it to his package.

Originally Posted by CGervaisToBe 

 

Does anyone think the upgrade to the Suites is worth the additional money? My mother is all over this and thinks the lazy river and additional options would be a better suggestion for the group.

Alright so it depends on what you want. 1st of all the lazy river doesn't move very much. WE actually got stuck in a number of places and it was really annoying. The suites staircase is much nicer. The rooms are slightly nice and you get one extra al a cart. However it doesn't really matter that much at the beach resort if you go to an al a cart and they aren't full they will let you go again. Also there are ALOT more kids at the suites because of the play area for kids. WE liked being at the beach because it was a lot more younger people and it was a non stop party it was great.

I only know how the suites was because the second week we upgraded to the grand and one of our guest was staying at the suites and showedus their room. IT wasn't that much nicer than our rooms though.

Originally Posted by cdelaney09 

 

How easy was it to sneak in to the Suites?

Well we didn't do it we stayed at the grand the second week so it was alright for us to go there but the couple from our group who snuck in just hid their wrist bands in their pockets and acted like they belonged.  you just have to hide the wristand from anyone who works there and act like you belong apparently lol just don't expect to beable to get a drink and stuff

Yah it does take along time! Theres also the cajan restaurant if you don't want uncle tonys we used the Cajun for the Air conditioning but both are really nice...some pics from the cajan

Originally Posted by CoEr 

So pretty!! Was it a private dinner? I'm the process of trying to secure a date for either February or May of next year, but it takes

Originally Posted by SWOK 

 

thank you so much for your suggestion! your pics are awesome! i adore the beach ball idea (the bowties were hilarious too!) . where did you get the mini balls? i may have to borrow that idea!!!

To tell you the true I have no idea where I got them but im pretty sure I just put mini beach balls into google because I saw the picture somewhere and was like im stealing that idea!

Originally Posted by DANIELLE03 

 

Wow your pictures were great!

 

I really do love his work! We actually did end up booking him and now that I seen your pictures I am even more pleased that we decided to go with him!

 

You looked beaufitul

Thank you very much. Yah he did a great job! he is a amazing photographer and a really nice guy!

Originally Posted by DANIELLE03 

 

Hi there!

 

I was wondering if anyone has recently used Brian for their wedding!!

 

I am trying to find pictures of recent work other then what is on his website and on FB.  They obviously are going to post their best work!  I absolutly love his work from what I have seen, but I was wondering if someone would be willing to share any experiences and any pictures they have from recently!!

 

 

That would be great!

 

Than

yah no problem I just got married in april, 2013 and have pictures

Originally Posted by SWOK 

 

I totally cannot decide which photographer to use. both prices are similar ~3000 for 8 hrs plue TTD included. they both will also reduce the rate for vendor fees. anyone have suggestions?

 

it seems misha is more artisitc while brian seems to catch everything.

 

anyone have anything to share?? PLEASE!

hey

I used brian and I wouldn't have had it any other way! He did an amazing job and he gets really artistic with the light. He is a really nice guy and I would totally recommend him. He did everything he could to get everything. He played with the lighting to get the perfect shots. He was early for the wedding he was suppose to arrive at 3 and showed up at 215. He stayed out of the way so everyone can see and he worked with our videographer to make sure he got everything. He did an amazing job.... Im attaching some photos

Originally Posted by CGervaisToBe 

 

Does anyone know if you can bounce between different properties? Like if most of the guests are staying at the Hall beach, but want to use the Suites' lazy river can they? Or if we stay at the Suites, can we be married at Hall beach?

Alright so if you are the beach you cannot go on any of the other properties unless you sneak on. Which a couple of us did. You have to hide your wristband bhind your back though because they can tell if your suppose to be there based on your wrist band. If you are at the suites you can get married at the beach and go to the beach at any time. If you stay at the grand you have access to all 3 properties.

I hope that has answered your question

Originally Posted by jnunez86 

 

Hey,

I am getting married there April 13 and I'm doing the semi private dinner because I only have 33 guests! I figured I would just book the disco after and make up for the lack of privacy I'm expecting at the dinner. I am getting nervous because Santena takes forever to respond to emails and the time is fastly approaching!

Im getting married on April 23 ....and the reason why she takes so long to answer about the DISCO is because she has to get confirmation form the Suites

Just courious. Did they make you stop the party right at 1030 because we are renting the disco and i was just told that the music has to stop at 1030 and then the DJ will start again at 11 when the disco opens to the public. I was wondering if theres anyway aroudn that? like maybe paying a little money to get the music to keep going?  cuase part of the reason why i wanted the disco is so that when dancing started it could keep going till 1 am or what not? any ideas on that?

Also did u send the DJ a play list?

Originally Posted by dragonflygroom 

 

Hi there,

 

We are getting married at the Beach on March 12.  Happy to say that we have been very pleased with Santena the WC at the Beach.  We just submitted our "Last Minute Details" file that spells out our detailed requirements.  Santena sent that document to us about 4 weeks out from our date.

 

For the bonfire, we chose to go with 2 hours after our rehearsal dinner (at the Japanese restaurant the night before).  We are having Steel Pans for the bonfire.  You need to have a min of 15 ppl for the bonfire.

 

Since we are only 17 ppl, we are planning to have the wedding at 4:00, dinner at 7:00 in the steakhouse and then a cocktail reception on the terrace with DJ afterwards, starting at 8:30.  Those who are into it will probably head to the disco afterwards.  According to the planning doc, you need to have 30 to book the disco and 80 for a private dinner reception.

 

Still thinking of having digipix do 12 pictures (free option) and then have one of our guests taking candid photos.

 

Anyone have any comments or advice?

 

Thanks,

 

Bill

Wanted to say good luck and enjoy your wedding and the week

sounds like everything you have planned is amazin

Originally Posted by jreist 

 

 

I ordered my chair sashes from here, I'm sure their fabric bolts would be good too. They have chiffon or organza. I definitely regret not bringing fabric for the huppa

 

http://www.tableclothsfactory.com/wholesale-fabric-bolts-chiffon-54x10-s/156.htm

 

http://www.tableclothsfactory.com/wholesale-fabric-bolts-organza-54x40-s/120.htm

Thanks alot i just purchases them That was by far cheaper than any other website i found and the shipping wasnt that bad either...thanks for your help

Also does anyone know if the huppah comes with white drapery?

Originally Posted by cherri 

 

How long does it take for them to process you deposit so I can say its really official. It's driving me crazy knowing I had the date but that they haven't ran through my credit card to tell me it's locked in. Did you girls call or email to find out or just let them contact you?

They still havent ran trhough my credit card and i got confirmation of my date in llike july. I heard they dont charge it till like the month before.

On a side note did anyone else get an email back saying that the wedding coordinators email address is different now?

hey ladies,

I was looking for were i can get material to dressa  huppa? We are goign to get married under a huppah and i was looking for some blue fabric to decorate it with. any ideas?

Originally Posted by KWandCM 

 

It says you have to book a one night stay for them at the hotel the wedding is taking place. However, I don't see why they would actually have to spend the night there after the wedding. I'll have to clarify with the resort. 

 

I hope your prices drop soon and your numbers go up! That must be nerve-wracking. 

It really is considering some of the wedding party hasnt booked. I dont know why they waited. I told themthe price might not go down. Like my family said they will be booking by the end of February no matter what. I hope the guys get a decent price....cause all the bridesmaids already booked.....just need the groomsmen to book!

Oh im glad i already booked everything and my photographre then because they told me i just had ato pay a vendor fee..im glad we got in there before the rule changes.

That really sucks for you though that you have to book them for a night makes it hard to get a really good photographer from jamaica.

WE rae doing a private dinne rhopfully ...we should have 40 people. Half of them havent booked yet! they waited becuase tehy thought the price would drop and it still hasnt! its annoying because we are getting married on Aprl 23 and only 23 people have booked...and some of the wedding party hasnt even booked yet.

Originally Posted by krista33 

 

Hi ladies,

 Did you guys know they are doing more than one wedding a day now?!?!?!  Did you here anything about this? One of the reasons why we picked here was because they only do 1 wedding a day....

WHAT? since when? are they started that this year? I was told they only did 1 wedding a day as well....i know they do weddings at the other resorts  that day but i thought htat at your resort it was only 1 wedding per day

Originally Posted by jreist 

 

 

 

If they do this then it is a VERY new policy! 

Agreed becuase my wedding is in April, 2013 and i already told htem i hired  Biran N...and they said fine theres a vendor fee..which brain covered.

so i dont get it! Thats so weird!

Originally Posted by staroxx 

 

Did any one hire an outsie photographer for the Iberostar Rose Hall Beach in Jamaica? They are telling me i can't bring one in, they would have to spend 1 night in order to take my photos. Any one have the same problems? What did you end up doing?

Im hiring an outside photographer...you just have to pay a vendor fee and admission....its 175 to have someone from outside.

Originally Posted by jreist 

 

 

Words of Wisdom: Don't worry about a thing!!! I planned a lot, but also forgot a lot. For the things that I forgot to make decisions on, the wedding coordinators made decisions for me, and they chose everything beautifully. They know what brides need and want and really take the stress out of the day. 

 

I did a lot of extras that I really liked and would recommend, but the ONE thing that I think made a big difference was the chair sashes. I watched a lot of weddings when I was down there and I think the ones with chair sashes really stood out. The resort sashes are, in my opinion, a little outdated. Also they are silver or gold and I prefer something that pops more when you are by the water and on the beach. But obviously not necessary, the wedding will be beautiful without them too!

Where did you get your chair sashes? Im worried about ordering htem becuase i dont know if the blue matches the one i have in mind properly. did you have that problem with yours?

Originally Posted by jreist 

 

 

This is looking from the entrance to the left. 

 

 

 

 

This is also looking to the left of the entrance, just on the other side of the meridian with the water wheel thingy. You can see the buffet on the far left wall, that is where appetizers are served. 

 

 

This is looking straight ahead from the entrance. The bar is immediately in front of you, and then the chairs and buffet to the left. 

 

 

This is looking from the back left corner. The buffet is on my left, the entrance is on my right. 

 

 

 

The Cajun restaurant is really beautiful!!!!!

Thank you so much for getting these for me it helps a lot! So exciting I have a couple other questions abotu the resort itself. ?

Where did you guys go to drink in the evening? how did u find hte buffet food?  Ddi you have anyone in your party go golfing? do you know how much it cost?

Originally Posted by Niki G 

 

Hi ladies! So my best friend is getting married in 2014 and we're trying to decide on a destination and resort. This forum has been really helpful and it seems Rose Hall is the #1 spot for destination weddings. How do I get my hands on a price list?

I dont have the 2013/2014 price listing i only ahve 2012. You can just email the resort....the email was listed a couple posts back and they will send you the price listing