Hi ladies, I am just starting to do research for my destination wedding in Jamaica. I have been looking through all of the different resorts and a few caught my eye but as soon as I saw Moon Dance Cliffs, I felt like it was the one! I literally read every single post in this thread yesterday on my day off and I cannot believe how many glowing reviews there are of MDC. The other places I was considering were Half Moon Bay and Rock House - but there were some iffy reviews on accommodations and staff. I am in love with MDC and all of the photos everyone has posted! Anyway, I was hoping you may be able to help me with a couple initial questions I have. I already heard back from Kerry and received their prices for amenities, but there are some things I'd like to find out before I go further into researching vendors, planning a possible site visit, etc. 1. All Inclusive v. European plan - I read on the other posts that your guests either have to be 100% AI or no one can be AI. I am trying to work out what is the best thing to do. I know people said some of their guests are not big drinkers/eaters so they did not think it was worth it. Our guests will mostly be big drinkers. I am worried about a couple of things: #1, asking my guests to pay for AI on top of what the rooms cost and #2 if we don't get AI, that bar tabs will be very expensive at Moon Dance. I am wondering if there are some ways to work around doing All Inclusive, especially since the Rehearsal Dinner and Reception would be open bar on us, so that would take care of two nights. I read on someone's posts that they were able to work out a $30 pp all inclusive dinner some nights they were there. Plus, that would leave us open to leaving MDC to go explore a bit and have lunch/dinner elsewhere. On the other hand, $150 per night per person for all inclusive doesn't sound all that bad when you consider you will probably spend at least $75 on your food for the day and then that's another $75 in drinks. I was thinking that if we did do All Inclusive, I would cover the cost of the AI for our guests the day of the wedding/reception, etc. Sorry if this sounds confusing or all over the place, I am just so confused about what would be a better option! 2. Budget - I honestly am not sure how many people will end up coming - I am thinking anywhere between 25-40 people. My main question is, do you think it is realistic to be able to do a Welcome dinner, Rehearsal dinner and Ceremony and Reception at MDC within a budget of $15,000-$20,000? I estimated some things according to the numbers Kerry sent me but I know there can be some extra/hidden costs thrown in that are not apparent until you are halfway through the planning process. I would rather know now if we can't afford a wedding at MDC. Sorry if I sound completely clueless. I am just starting this whole process and just trying to figure things out and what to expect! Thank you in advance for you help! Carrie