BrittR

@@BrittR Has anyone sent you pics at all? I am also wondering this as my wedding is May 22!! I see yours is coming up!!!

Does anyone know of any great Trash the Dress locations around Now Jade?

I had a make-up trial done at the resort the day before the wedding and I am so glad I did! It turned out horrible! I even think the lady who did my make up knew she did a bad job because she was laughing along with me. They definitely like lots of eyeliner!

Can any past brides send me photos if they got their make up done at the resort?

I have an appointment booked but have read lots of mixed reviews and cant seem to find many photos on google!

I just got my final contract from Pilar.

We have hired an outside photographer.

I was told we had to pay $150 vendor fee for the photographer and $150 vendor fee for the photographer assistant.

The resort is also trying to charge me for a $65 day pass for the photographer and assistant, is this correct as it sounds like they are double dipping to me?

We had 38 people in the bamboo room, and still plenty of room. We had 2 long tables at the front ( sat 10 of us including the wedding party), and 4 round tables with the rest of the guests . The tables sat from 6-10 people per table. We had 2 round tables on each side of room, and plenty of room to dance in the middle !! The rooms are much bigger than what the pics show.

Do you have any photos of your cake? I am trying to find a topper. Pilar told me the cake widths are 3.5 inches but most toppers are 5 inches....

Does anyone have the dimensions of the bamboo room?  I'm also stressing about the seating arrangements.  I can't decide if I want to do a U-shape, or 2 long tables or circle tables.  Any brides that have had their reception in the bamboo room I welcome your feedback.  We have 35 people total including us

Pilar sent me this:

14.10 mts long, 15.00 mts wide

for all you upcoming brides - i definately recommend getting the videographer for the whole day - just received my sneak peak of my video and i can't wait to see the whole thing - here's a lil viewing they sent me - wish i was able to do it all over agian

https://vimeo.com/121823055

We are having our reception in the bamboo room also. How did you arrange the tables? We also hired a DJ so want to have a good flow around the room for dancing.

Thanks!

Yep, I took pictures of exactly what I wanted and that is what they did.

Did you bring your own make-up for them to use? or did they have lots of selection of colors?

and did you pay for a trial before the wedding day?

i am having around 25-30 guests as well... i hired Dj Discomovil too with 4 uplights and 2 cold fireworks... i used weddingwire.com to arrange my floor plan which made it alot easier to plan in out.. im having 5 round tables go in a semi circle  around the dance floor and one rectangular square table as the head table... another table for my "photobooth" and guest book...

I have never heard of weddingwire.com, thanks for sharing!!!!

Anyone who had or is having their reception in the bamboo room...

We have 30 guests attending. Initially we planned to just go to the sports bar after the 3 hour reception to dance but decided to extend reception by 1 hour & hire DJ Disco Movil.

Has any one else with this number of guests hired a DJ? I want to make sure everyone gets up and dances as I felt 3 hours was cutting in short to do speeches, etc after reading all the posts on here!

I am trying to figure out whether or not I want uplights and how i will arrange tables, etc.

Can past/future brides share pictures or ideas on how you arranged tables, etc in the bamboo room? and how many uplights you would use, etc.

I just purchased a BOSE Sound Link MINI to bring to Mexico for our reception. It cost $199.99 but I had amazon gift cards and stuff so I only paid $100. My wedding is in 26 days, pergola and bamboo room! The speaker is super tiny and LOUD. Beats paying 800$ for a resort speaker!

Awesome, I will look into that.

Do you know if they will still have someone available to change the songs during the ceremony?

Brit, i see your wedding is for 2015 - they must have changed it for 2015, mine is still for 2014 so that would make sense!

By the time we reach 2020, i am sure nothing will be included haha

Haha it seems that way! the brides in the past sure lucked out !

Has anyone brought their own ipod speakers to use at the pergola for the ceremony or bamboo room for reception? Not sure if the sound would carry well or not...

I can't seem to find who was asking, but i just came across this in the planning form:

 

The wedding package  (Eternity  &  Divine)  includes sound system at the ceremony . Are you planning to bring your Ipod or cd  for special songs for Ceremony ? (In case your  answers is  yes please bring to us:

 

Prelude  songs. 

Processional songs.

Bride entrance.

Interlude Songs.

Recessional Songs

I have the devine package and Pilar told me I had to pay for the sound system for the ceremony! I also dont see that noted in the planning form she sent to me,

Are you able to send me a copy of the planning form that was sent to you?

Ok, 6 months out and working on the budget. I have a few questions.

We have the divine package.

1. Is the speaker system included for the ceremony or is that extra. ( I know it's extra for reception)

2. Is the gazebo for the pergola ceremony decorated and included (the drapes and flowers on poles?)

3. Are the white linens included for the bamboo room reception.

4. Anyone else finding this difficult to plan/ budget for

Pilar told me the sound system is $150 per hour + 16% tax. It is not included in Devine package for ceremony. Still have to pay the $150 even if using for only walking down the isle. You are able to use the guitarist or saxophonist at cocktail hour or reception if you plan to have sound system at ceremony!

The white fabric is included in te Devine package for the pergola. I have a picture pilar sent me, not sure how to attach it on here. I've read before the flowers for the poles are an extra $150 not sure if that is each or per bundle.

White linen and chair covers are included in Devine package. Bows are an extra $5 each plus tax and they charge you $40 to switch the bows from the ceremony to reception chairs

Hope that helps!!

We are having our reception in the bamboo room. We have approx. 30 guests. What is the best table set up option? We would like a small area for dancing but I dont know how big the room is!

Also am planning on bringing my own decorations down for center pieces. Would love some ideas from other who have done this or plans to do this?

Also can someone please comment on the resort photographer!! Thanks!

I have the same question about the hotel photographer. How much is it to upgrade since part of it is already available?

I am curious about this as well?

Our wedding is May 01, 2015 at the Now Jade! Can't wait!!!!

I am wondering what people thought of the photography offered by the resort company, Adventure Photo's?

Is it worth it to pay for an additional photography package as I know that 24 photo's are included in our wedding package and have heard that the photographer included in the wedding package will sell you the complete disc of photo's for a couple hundred dollars.

Any comments would be sooo appreciated!!!!