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Thank you! Did anyone work out an arrangement that guests could have access to the other two resorts? Especially the buffets... Or, if you came with a large group, and not everyone stayed at the same resort, did that mean you couldn't do things together throughout your stay?

How far in advance did everyone contact the resort to book their date? We are looking for December 2015 so I know I am early, but I also don't want to be late!

Oh... then my fiance heard about the BBQ buffet / poolside reception combo... that actually sounds pretty amazing and might be a great fit for our group. Oh, I am going to drive myself crazy with planning, I can tell! I will bug with more questions as we go along, I'm sure!

Hi everyone! I have, I think, read through most of the 700 some-odd posts in this thread. I say, "I think" because I can't keep track! GHP is our top choice for December 2015. I haven't yet decided on which location, but I love that the three resorts are connected. We have a large group coming, and I'm not sure it would be fun for ALL of us to be together for 7-10 days. It's a very mixed group... but that's a long story A few specific questions: 1. Has anyone done a morning ceremony at this location? Sunrise is a significant time for us, and it would make sense... it'd be perfect. Plus, we have a a lot of young kids coming so evenings will get grumpier and grumpier... ...and, a part B to that question...could we then do like a brunch or something after (rather than dinner)? Then we can celebrate all day... ? Hmm... 2. Our son will be 3 1/2 at that time... and we've been together for 10 years and are the last in our group to get married SO there will be 10-15 other kids age 2-10 there. We are considering NOT having a formal reception... we aren't really into many of the "traditional" wedding things (this dance and that dance, speeches...) which is why we are having a destination wedding in the first place... and with all the kids, maybe it will be a waste? I'm rambling... I guess I'm asking, what are the other options? If we do dinner, then maybe the "younger" crowd can meet up later in the evening? We have talked about pitching in to pay for someone who can hang with the kids... I don't know what I'm even asking haha... at that stage where I am trying to balance expectations of a "wedding" (in quotation marks) and what will work for us. Oh, and 3. We would like a symbolic ceremony. My FI's best friend of 30 years, his dad would be our minister if we got married here. He has already confirmed to come, and he can't actually MARRY us there but we thought if we took care of the paperwork in Canada before we left, he could still play a significant role in the ceremony. Am I way off in thinking that's possible? Or is it very strict in what we are able to do? OK these are random questions... ack! Thanks. P.S. I love this forum...

Just introducing myself! Figured it was about time considering all the creeping, researching, and more creeping I've been doing! My other half of more than 8 years and I recently decided to finally make it official. We are aiming for late 2015 early 2016. It's a little ways off, but we need time to save and so do most of our guests. We have son who will be almost 4 at that time, and it looks like we will have 10-15 young kids attending as well. It is going to be awesome. And, we will probably have a large group. Affordability is important, as is a big enough resort with enough to do that we don't all have to hang out together the entire time (...sorry if that sounds harsh...) Oh, and I want a sunrise ceremony, or at least a morning ceremony... but just a symbolic ceremony, as we are bringing someone to help us through our vows. Hmm, any advice on ANY of that? I am overwhelmed with step one: selecting a location. I am working with a TA who knows me very well, so I know I have a lot of help...but she can't do much until I narrow down a few locations. EXCITED! But, overwhelmed! ALREADY! Thanks, in advance, for all the help I'm sure you will give over the next few years. You've ALREADY been very helpful!