EmTy23

Thanks so much for your review, love your dress

I know that is horrible. the photographer for the resort just got back to me. my friend is not a professional photographer but does own professional equipment (he does it as a hobby) thats what they are looking for, the equipment. however we have to provide employement documentation proving that he does not do this professionally, from his employer so we dont have to pay them. however, i think the photographer is going to use up too much of our time and i just may pay him to go away. Maybe you can write an email to the head of bahia resorts, as he is a family member and a guest lodge a complaint. this rule they have causes too much stress on brides

the gazebo is only rented to one bride per day.

the email thing also happens to me once in a while. I rewrite the email not just click the contact and send it. that seems to work. brides have said that they have sent their information by scanning email? sorry not much help

yes i confronted chandlyn with this. this is what i was told. the photographers has exclusive right to the resort if you request that they not be part of your wedding at all then you need to pay the photographer $800 before the wedding is performed.... you can request him not be in your room. chandlyn has forward my email i sent her to the photographer. i will let u know what the response is. LOL!!

Thats so much for that information, makes me feel better. i got this very stern email from the photographer at the resort which basically told me I had no choice in the matter. Saying that he has full rights to attend my meeting........ If i dont want you there who gives you the right...

I completely agree with you, the invasion of privacy..... I personally dont want some random dude in my room. i emailed chandlyn to correct that issue

Hi I ordered the wireless ones from justartifacts.com. The package size are approx. 15 inches by 15 inches and about 3mm thick. They are super compact. Hope that helps

Hi There, I am in the same boat as you. I am booked at GBPJ but we are bringing our friend along who has a full time job and does photography as a hobby however, he does have professional equipment. I was talking to a previous bride who did the same and the photographer made a big stink and alittle scene at her wedding and insisted that she pay the $800. I called the resort and asked Chandlyn and she told me that the photographer does have to right to ask for the vendors fee if he FEELS that you have a professional guy/girl !!! That is why every package at this resort (even the free one) includes some type of photography, and they are allowed to be at your meeting with the wedding planner. There are many mixed reviews on this site about this issue. Some say it was okay, some say no! I have no idea, just don't want to give people the wrong answer and you end there minus $800 dollars. The GBPJ photographer wants to be in your room, at the ceremony, and to do couple pictures...... that is alot of time So when would your photographer be able to take control of the shoot? If you get married there after me I can tell you how it went LOL

Hi and welcome to the site! Piscis, Dolce Vita, Beach,Disco and the Gazebo are good spots for private receptions.

Hi there, To my understanding your family and friends are allowed to take pictures. However I got an email from the photographer for the resort which states that even if I dont hire him (because we are going with the unforgettable package and have free photos) that the photographer will still be taking 200-500 picture of you. I think they do this to assess if you do have a professional photographer with you or if it is just a friend taking pictures plus they want you to buy more picture @ $10 a picture!!!. The next day you are to go to the photo lab and they make you watch this slide show of ALL their pictures. So I think if they get the vibe that you had a photographer then they want you to pay the fee.

Awesome, I heard the steel drum band really put on a great show. You have the whole day planned. ( I am so not there yet) your guests will really have alot of things to do at your wedding with a little bit for everyong. The nice thing is that you will get more time to spend with everyone. I too think it is criminal to charge $20 per person for booze at an all inclusive resort. GRRR! and they put the rental places like Piscis and Dolce and the gazebo so far from a bar that it would be hard having your guests run back and forth.

Noon isn't bad, atleast it's not 10am. What you going to do in between cereemony and reception? Just an Idea....... ceremony will be 12:00-12:30 but by the time pics are done and everyone has congraulated you it's more like 1pm or 1:30.... let your guests relax and change and have a cocktail party by the pool or on the beach at like 4:30 or 5pm- it's for an hour- then make way to dinner? Some have done wicked excursions, or booking lunches, some have even liked this for a second dress? Sometimes it is nice to have a break. Plus your pics are going to be amazing in noon sun! Ours is at 4pm, Chandlyn told me that each bride has the wedding gazebo for 1.5hrs for the ceremony. (if they need that time)

That would have been awesome to have that for your guests. I just noticed we are getting married the same week!!

I called my carrier today (westjet) they told that sparklers ar okay as long as you tell them and they are in checked baggage. They can refuse them if you don't tell them. Also Westjet allows Sky Lanterns as long as the fuel cell is wax and does not have a restricted fuel in it?

ok so it turns out that you are not allowed to bring any type of fireworks which includes sparklers this is according to canadian air transit athority and my carrier westjet i am still looking into the lanterns

Hi I have looked this up as well, even though Canadian/US customs says it ok, cause a wireless sky lanterns fuel cell is wax, therefore just like a candle. I can't seem to get information from Jamaician customs. I have seen them in videos used at wedding at GBPJ but not sure how they got them there? Maybe call your carrier that is taking you to Jamaica?

hi all does evryone know if you book piscis restaurant you can only order from the italian menu?? has anyone else been told this? i was told that the italian restaurant is next door so thats the only one i can use unless you have 90-100 guests you can get a different menu Any thoughts?

hi there, If you rent Piscis there is not decorations included, they provude white table clothes and white napkins. Everything else you must either pay for or bring your own. I don't have any pics as I haven't married yet but if you google GBPJ piscis wedding reception u can see some pics

I have thought of that as well... I was looking into that as I think that there would be alot of things to consider. Are you thining to bring the alcohol from Canada or buy in Jamaica? If bringing from Canada 1. Would the air line you have chosen allow such a weight and volume of Alcohol? 2. I know fed-ex will not secure or guarantee any shipping of glass 3. The cost to ship would be astronomical 4. Not sure about Jamaician customs? If you are buying in Jamaica 1. The price states that there is corkrage fee of $15 per bottle which carries a 17.5% tax on top of that 2. If they are doing a fee for that, does that cover the service or are they just opening them and leaving them for a free for all. ( I have heard of some resorts doing that, Opening 30 bottles at once and just walking away. 3. What about mixers and ice? Glasses, 4. Who clearing the glasses, and are new ones available? 5. If you are required to hire service then there is also 17.5% tax on that. Sorry if you feel I am being negative I am just trying to think of everything, It would be bad if you did all this planning and there were hik-ups when you got there. Now I have heard of a bride at GBPJ who asked for a cooler and ice, but they were all on their own for service. I am sure there is a great solution! With 60+ guests I think the biggest problem will be the clearing of glasses and the new glasses available to you ( if there is no service) Average person drinks 3 drinks an hour 60 x 3 = 180 times by 2 hours = 360 I know it's frustrating...........

Hi Belledame, I still have alot of conflicting information. I am planning on calling her again on Tues after the long weekend. But it is an all inclusive resort. I don't think there is any problem with this, however the question is how far do the guests have to go. I will try to get some concrete info

Hey No Worries, That why we have sites like this. The number is not toll free, they do not have one! 1-876-973-7000 Reception will ask - tell them the wedding department. Hope that helps relieve your stress!

No worries.... Just yet. I called again to recomfirm everything LOL So I got the following document stating that the $1700.00 does include the DJ for 4 hours Private Dinner: For private receptions guests are accommodated at the outdoor location of the Piscis restaurant at a cost of USD1700.00. The indoor location is offered at a cost of USD2500.00. Both locations are for 4 hours only and include DJ for dinner and dancing music. The earliest time for dinner reception is 6:30pm. Couples who wish to provide their personal silverware, place cards or other items to be placed on the table, must advise the wedding co-ordinator during the wedding interview. The attachment that they sent to me. It talks about everything on page 2. The font is crazy big? She did say $20 per person per hour for bar? And actually that is what is listed in the Gran Principe Additional Services page in the GBPJ Package information. $16 per person for cocktails Now maybe she gave you the price without the taxes? $20.00 per person or $16.00 per person X 17.5% tax..... still only comes to $18.80 per person? LOL Okay I will bank on the $20.00 per hour per person X 17.5% tax which will be $23.50 per person per hour When I talk to her I have to say she is great! She is on the ball and she even doubled checked things for me in another room, even though I was on hold....... long distance LOL GRAN BAHIA Wedding Information.doc