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Hi Pam! thanks so much for all your advice. I cannot believe they didn't compensate you for a date change! That is unacceptable. I'm glad to hear you got a bit of a deal (still think they're charging way too much, especially considering you're bringing them more than 50 ppl!) on the menu and drinks. I'm curious about whether I'd have to pay for each individual guest if they don't all drink. I anticipate at least 30-40 guests won't drink (some can't as they're underage and others don't drink). Wonder if I will get a break because of that. I too, was looking at the lanterns as an option. I may look at trying to buy them online and bring them myself -- do u know if they'll charge a fee for that? It seems they have a fee for everything. I also didn't see a surf and turf menu in my list -- unless I have older copies of the menu pdfs. My sister in law told me to stay away from fresh flowers as a centerpiece if I'm trying to save money. I may also just go with one dance floor as not all 90 guests will be dancing at once (some ppl sit and others are at the bar). Are you doing gift baskets upon arrival for your guests? I saw in the resort's package list that those start at $43 (no idea what they include though) and that's not a price I can afford. I contacted Helen G events to inquire about her wedding gift baskets and she pointed me to her pinterest page if anyone is interested : www.pinterest.com/jamaicaweddings

Has anyone tried to negotiate? I'm wondering if that's an option. Worth a try. Anyone who has a large group should get some sort of discount! I was just looking through the basic packages and nothing works for us so I'm assuming we'll go with the a la carte? Now I know why so many people choose Mexico -- it's so much cheaper! We're bringing a friend who is a photographer so we're saving some money on that but I know it will all add up when we add rehearsal dinner plus wedding/reception. I can't plan my wedding til June because that's what I've been told. I was emailed the documents for wedding packages, food, drink, music etc. I was also able to get the flower and decor pdf thanks to Pam. Are there any other documents I should be looking at? Also, all the outdoor receptions have to end at 11pm? Anyone with an upcoming wedding concerned about that? I know my guests will want to party later than that!

wow! I sorta looked through the packages and noticed that they only offer a bartender for 2 hours and then we'd have to pay $10 per hour per person extra. We'll probably have around 90 guests total. So the resort is making more than $100k just from the packages off our wedding. You think they'd give you a break on some of the other services based on what you're bringing them! I think I read that a dance floor for 50 people is $750 so I will need two of those. It's just insane! A friend got married in mexico with 60 guests at a 5 star resort and it cost them $20k. I have no idea what to budget for this wedding now because of how expensive each little thing is. I am going to look for places around RWS -- there's got to be a restaurant or something where I can get a quote -- just to compare what RWS is charging.

Hi all, great thread going here. Wish I was more involved in planning but my wedding is at the end of the year so I can't plan yet. My friend said I should consider venue options off the resort or at least get some pricing to compare RWS with. Has anyone tried to look at reception venues outside the RWS? Any idea where I should start? I want to have some pricing so I can assess the difference between what RWS is offering. Some of the things they are charging for are ridiculous! We have a very large group and we think we're already bringing them a lot of business so I think it's strange that they nickel and dime for everything. Thoughts?

Thanks! Hopefully we'll all know what to expect by the fall!

Hi Pam! Congrats on booking your date. I'm a month after you at the RWS. I've got all the documents you uploaded from the resort as well. Hoping this thread will be helpful to other brides planning a wedding at this new resort! Good luck!

So exciting! We booked dec 10. How about you?

So exciting! We booked dec 10. How about you?

Hi there! New to this and the forum. Glad to find others inquiring about the RWS. Getting married there December 2014. Will follow this thread for any info or pics of the venue. Thanks!