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Hi Ladies,

Sorry to bother by re-posting this question again (of course the resort just never seems to reply) - does anyone have a copy of the 2014 wedding packages they can share that includes pricing?  Specifically the Unforgettable and the Romance Extravaganza?

Thanks so much!

Also....does anyone else think it's highway robbery that they charge you a supplemental fee as part of the package if you have more than 30 ppl, AND THEN want to charge $1700 or $2500 to close out a private venue?  Isn't that double-charging?  What is the point of paying a supplemental fee if we're paying for a private venue?  Don't both supplemental and private venue cost cover the same thing??  It's also crap that if you have more than 30-40 ppl then they basically force you to have a private venue...which means they're basically forcing you to pay $1700 or $2500.  How does that make sense too?  Getting super frustrated with this place.  Not sure if anyone else is having the same headaches?

Hi!

Does anyone know the cost for the 2014 Unforgettable Package? 

And does anyone know if the $2500 for the Dolce includes open bar + DJ?

Thanks in advance for getting back to me

Hi if you send me your email address I can send you some pics that i received of the piscis.  It is a covered outdoor area right by the beach.  They do decorate it with mini lights on the trees but you can add lanterns etc if you want to add some colour.  It's a beautiful setting as I was there on vacation just this April.  You will get beautiful sunset shots.  It is quite informal, but  the view to me is what made me choose it for my reception.  Also it's private, away from most things.  There is a bar there too.  If your looking for more formal then I would suggest the Italian restaurant which is right next door.  I have pics of that too.  The Italian restaurant is indoors, they have a little section off to the side which they reserve for weddings etc.  It's away from the main resort guests.  If you don't want to pay for the Piscis, but still want that private feeling then this would be the way to go.  The steakhouse is not private at all......i did not like that.....however I liked the food there.  If you rent the Piscis, yu can choose your menu from any of the restaurants.  Hope this helps.   Barb

I just found in the Wedding Information sheet that was sent to me by Stephany in Mar 2013.  It says you can have up to 70 guests at the restaurant in a semi-private setting... To rent the Dolce Vita for a private dinner it is $2500, Piscis is $1700.

Hey Hey! I'm scheduled for a 4pm ceremony, dinner at the Dolce Vita and the gazebo with DJ in the evening. So exciting! Maybe we'll see you there. I have had some difficulty back and forth with the WC's. I plan on calling mid-October to try and figure some things out, while still giving myself time to change some things if I need to (like the way I bring my music for example.) My grandma is a seamstress, so she's bringing a travel steamer for me. I've heard other brides say they are/or have steamed up their bathrooms with their dress in it, and it usually does the trick. Or, buy a steamer?

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Originally Posted by STemple 
 

For those that don't have them here is the list of Appetizers, the Menu options, I have the tai flora brochure but is too large to attach, will send to whomever .

 

 

Hi There,

Can't seem to download your attachments.  Can you pls upload a screen grab perhaps?

List of Appetizers that comes with the Romance Extravaganza Package.doc

Grupos y Bodas 2010.pdf

Hi There,

Wondering if you might have Romance Extravaganza on hand that you could pls upload or email?  Cant seem to find my copy and Vinette is a pain to get a hold of.  Need to see what is included again.  We changed our venue from Pisces to Dolce Vita and they're now trying to tell me it's an extra $2500!!!!  Isn't a private venue included in the Romance package along with DJ, drinks, drums, etc.??

Much appreciated!

Question for the ladies who have had their wedding already! Which cake flavour did you get, and would you choose it again? We cant decide between chocolate, vanilla or coconut! Also, for anyone who rented the gazebo or poolside after dinner, and chose NOT to have a DJ, what was provided, if anything, for you to play music on? Was there a fee? Thanks in advance! Sarah

Has anyone been having any difficulty with the wedding planners at the resort regarding some of what they claim to offer in the package vs. what is actually being offered?!

For instance, the newest Romance Extravaganza states "live music during the ceremony".  When I spoke to Vivette about wanting a sax player she said that is HAS to be the steel band.  Nowhere in writing does it say, 'steel band', so I dont know why all of a sudden I have to pay extra to have a sax player when the package simply states "live music". 

Soooo frustrating!!  Anyone else having this problem?????

Also, I really wanted to do something different with the menu vs. eating the same thing that my guests will be eating all week.  So I wanted to bring in an Indian caterer (my favourite food!).  The resort is not allowing me to bring in an Indian catered because "I'm not Indian"!!?!?!.  I couldn't believe it.  VERY prejudiced.  She has never seen me nor my fiancee and doesnt know what kind of guests I'll be bringing.  Where do they get off telling me that I'm not Indian so I can't have Indian food delivered?!  I can, however, have a different cake from an outside bakery delivered.  WTF?! 

Becoming very frustrated with them telling me what I can and can't do for my special day. 

(sorry, had to vent!)

Originally Posted by dutchess 

 

No they are fake! They are called real touch flowers and my friend got one and it looks amazing! You would never know the difference.

real touch flowers?!?!  that sounds amazing!!  i'm looking into that stat!  thanks for the info!  LOVE this site!!

Originally Posted by MelB2012 

 

Amazing!! Thanks for posting this. I was wondering what the additional packages were, and if they gave you print outs or a CD. That's GREAT!

 

Chris Lee has such great reviews I would like him to, but not sure who I would book with with... contact him directly, or go through the WC at the resort.

Get him on Facebook - that's what I did.  He responds right away.

OH - and for the 2014 brides, he has mentioned to me that he may be venturing off to run his own photography business next year in which case we would be charged the stupid $800 vendor fee to bring him to the resort.  Fingers crossed he stays with the resort so we get him for free!!

Originally Posted by Wicket76 

 

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.  

 thanks for clarifying.  makes me nervous to not know my flowers ahead of time and to wait until i get there to browse the catalogue   but, i'll take your word for it.  thanks!

Originally Posted by dutchess 

 

Lol I am also doing fuchsia and tangerine! Popular! I am bringing my own bouquet. I want to beable to keep it and bring it home. It is from bloombridal.com Using the free one as my toss. But I want smaller versions for my ladies.

 too funny!  i wanted to stay away from standard nautical or beach colors  

interesting that you're bringing yours from home.  are they real flowers?  how will you keep them fresh?  i'd like to do the same, just not sure how to go about it...

Originally Posted by Wicket76 

 

Thanks!  I didn't upgrade my flowers - that is the free bouquet from Tai Flora.  We did purchase another bouquet for my MOH and it was exactly the same just a little smaller.

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

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

Originally Posted by CdnBrideJoanne 

 

 

Congratulations Wicket76!  Thanks so much for writing a review.  Did you upgrade your flowers?  Were they from Tai Flora?

Yes, I'd like to know too as fuchsia / tangerine are my colors as well, and your bouquet is EXACTLY what I'm looking to do.  What kind of flowers were they exactly and can you share an approx. cost?  Thanks!

OMG I LOVE THIS SITE!

We're getting married next May and have booked through Marlin Travel/Transat in Walkerton - $1494 inc tax with every 15th person free plus everyone gets upgraded to the Royal Golden for free. Pretty sweet deal if anyone is interested in booking through Marlin in Walkerton. Amazing service too!!

your photos are beautiful and your dress is gorgeous!! and the same minister that married us! I haven't seen anyone different yet so he must be the one that does all the  GBPJ weddings. he's wonderful and an absolutely lovely man!

I had hair and makeup done at the spa and I was just fine with it. I had the trial the day before as well. I had every intention of having my hair down but it was so hot I opted at the last minute for it to be up. they use this terrific spray that they call cement so your hair will stay in place. I found the price was reasonable. the only thing I would do differently, and you only have to ask them, is not have quite so much eyeliner. I don't normally wear it and I found with the heat by the end of the day it started to get droopy. to do it over I wouldn't wear any at all. but just make sure and tell whoever does your hair and makeup. they were very cooperative and easy to get along with.

Hi acw....my dress was by a designer called Ronald Joyce - the Victoria Jayne collection if I remember rightly....

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Hi! Just got an email from the Chandlyn at the hotel saying that I have to pay a day pass for Rashel for my hair and make up???? Anyone had that answer as well???

She gave me the same quote.  In the end it wasn't much of a cost savings to the resort so I decided not to use her.  

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Hi! Just got an email from the Chandlyn at the hotel saying that I have to pay a day pass for Rashel for my hair and make up???? Anyone had that answer as well???[/quote I read on here once that the resort said that if she comes in for a couple hours and leves then they'll waive the vendor fees. They'll obvs charge if she's there the whole day.