katehunter

Hi katehunter,

 

We are expecting btwn 50 and 70 people.

 

How big is your group? Where is your wedding taking place? Are you hosting a private reception?

 

I am very excited as I'm sure you can tell by the 20 questions. Appreciate your feedback

Hi deckerk!

No worries! I was the same way when I first booked Memories. I had a million questions!

We are a group of 60 total. We are doing the ceremony on the beach and then a private reception in the "garden" area which is like a grass area with a gazebo. I *think* it is between the pool and the beach going by the few pictures of it that I have seen so far.

Hi deckerk and Janellep107!

That is great you have booked Memories! I am booked in for July 1 2014! Less than 2 months! I am hoping everything will be great. I know it is definitely a risk booking a place that is just opened but the resort looks beautiful and I am sure everything will be awesome!

How many people are you expecting for your weddings? 

Thank you Kate that is a great deal! I am going to check out this resort again. Has anyone heard back from the wedding planner about their packages?? Thank y'all so much for the help. I am a bit overwhelmed with the hotel search at the moment!

I emailed the wedding planner last week and she responded but only to say that they still don't have any further information. The resort was set to open this week but the opening has been delayed until February 1st so I assume it will still be a few more weeks until they have any information for us. Makes me nervous!! Perhaps afidler88/Amanda has received some information as I believe her wedding there is in April. 

I saw these posts and check out the site for memories and check prices just on the site for July 2014 and it was $250 a night. Did you get a group rate from the hotel or are these close to the rates you got? I just trying to figure some stuff out as we have to do our save the dates this month and I need to get this figured out. I wanted nassau until I saw this post and thought I would check it out!

 

Thank you!!

 

Mandy

Hi Mandy!

We booked a "package" that includes flight and hotel together from a tour operator, Sunwing, so I don't really know what the hotel portion of it is. Our group rate for the base room was about $1350 per person and that includes taxes, flight and hotel and it is a 7 night package. So that works out to just under $200 per night but that is including flight too. I hope that helps!

It is definitely a good price for the Bahamas and the resort is supposed to be nice. 

So I just for off the phone with Mark from Mango Tree. He seems like a really great guy and I can't wait to work with him! He reassured me that the resort will be beautiful and he asked me several questions in order to create a photo package with he will discuss with Memories to price. Yes we booked our package through Sunwing but I didn't really do much. My aunt is a travel agent so I called her and she was able to get us a group quote at a great price and every 11th guest goes for free. I live in BC but will be flying from Toronto as most of our guests are there. We have guests flying from Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton and across US. Delta does offer packages but they are very expensive so our American guests are purchasing flight and hotel separate. Let me know if you are looking for a travel agent and I will give you my aunts contact info. If you would rather email me at [email protected] Amanda

Hi Amanda!

Have you received any further information from the wedding planner at Memories? I know they are set to open up very soon so I am getting anxious to receive more information on the wedding packages, etc. Also, do you have a contact email for Mark from Mango Tree? I tried to reach him through his website but didn't get a response. Thanks!!

Hi Amanda!

Thanks so much for the information about Mark from Mango Tree. I think I will shoot him an email to discuss.

We are using a travel agent as well and expect over 50 people too. If you don't mind, I am going to send you a private message as I have a question about Sunwing that you may be able to answer for me!

Kate

I am so happy to have someone to discuss with!!  There really isn't even any information on the Freeport area here as it is mostly Nassau. I think we are going to pull the trigger and book today for a July 1st wedding. Travel dates would be June 28-July 5th.

I did get the basic wedding packages from the Memories wedding planner. I just thought that maybe once you booked, she would provide more information. That's okay though. I am kind of happy I won't have that information until January because I can focus on things like invitations etc now and it won't be too overwhelming. 

I am very excited to hear that there is a good photographer in the area as that was something I was worried about. Do you need to book directly with Mango Tree or is it all done through the resort?

Can I ask where you are flying out of? Did you book with Sunwing (I thought I remembered reading that they have the exclusive rights to sell packages for this resort)? If so, I have a couple of questions for you on the group booking process, if you don't mind.

Thanks so much!!

Hi there! Did you end up booking the Memories? I am in the same boat as you right now - thinking of booking this resort as it is inexpensive for the Bahamas since it is new. Definitely risky with no reviews, etc. but I think we may go for it too! Let me know if you booked and if they gave you any more information!

Hi!

Did you end up booking at Memories Grand Bahamas? I am in the same boat as you and wanted to take advantage of the inexpensive fares. It looks like we might book there for June or July, 2014!! Let me know if you decided to book as well and if you have any more information on the resort!