tiffanyt

Hi @@GoddessRocio,

 

My wedding was wonderful! There were a few things that didn’t go as planned but they were very minor. There is a Facebook group for Hyatt Ziva/Zilara brides that you can join. There are a lot of past and future brides on there. My long review of my day is on there but let me know if you can’t get in the group or if you have other questions, I’m happt to help!

I messaged her through FB but her email address is donnadalley58@@gmail.com.

 

Just an FYI though, the bride that used her doesn't recommend her after her experience.

So, I started thinking about airbrush make up and started looking at MUA in the Montego Bay area. I can swallow their travel costs, etc. I just don't know how to justify spending an additional $500 for the vendor fee. I was really hoping that the day pass would be sufficient. I know this was asked a few days ago, but I was wondering if anyone had any updates on that issue? I was told by my travel agent that Julianne from the resort should have reached out to me already, but I haven't heard anything from her yet. In case no one knows the answer for sure I will let you know once I get in touch with someone from the resort!

I would reach out to Julianne since you haven't heard from her yet. But as far as I know, there's no way around the fee. You could see if they would be willing to waive it since you're looking for something that they don't offer.

 

 

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@@tiffanyt - yes my DJ is a friend who was invited as a guest. He offered to DJ for us as a gift. Would the vendor fee be waived in this case?

Yup! As long as they are a guest of the resort then the vendor fee is waived

Hi all,

 

I have a question about vendor fees. I'm hiring a few outside vendors and I know the resort charges $500 per vendor. I already know I have to pay a vendor fee for my photographer, florist and DJ.

 

I was thinking to myself the other if I could say my makeup artist is a "family member" and pay a guest day pass to get her on the hotel property. Do you think this is something that could work?

I don't think they'll waive it unless they will be staying at the resort. Is your Dj staying at the resort?

 

 

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@@Harrisc15 it's no bother at all! I'm actually glad to see another bride whose date is close to mine so that we can share ideas  .

 

The ballroom terrace is an open concept from what my coordinator described. The side walls on one side in pictures appear to be low and open with the natural breeze flowing through. I will get to see in person when I go down in April.  I emailed three florists for quotes, 

1. Blooming Designs

2. Krafted by Designs

3. Floral Fantasy. 

I will let you know when they get back to me and the quote they provide.

 

I reached to Makeup by Trish and she quoted me $100 for my makeup and $75 for each bridesmaid plus a $150 travel fee. Sue the Makeup girl quoted $120 for my makeup and $80 for each bridesmaid.  Brushed by Nicole quoted me $150 for my makeup plus $55 for each bridesmaid.

 

My DJ is a friend of my fiance and I. He was coming to our wedding as a guest and offered to DJ our wedding as a wedding gift.  My hairstylist is also a friend who is coming to the wedding as a guest and will be doing my hair for me. 

 

My wedding coordinator is Marcinne and so far she's been really responsive and nice.

Trish T is amazing! I booked her originally but then she had to cancel since Jamaican carnival is on the same day and she typically is contracted to do that so that was a bummer! I'm using Rasine Hamilton $80 traditional bride, $95 airbrush, $50 bridesmaids/mother of the bride and a $100 travel fee. I thought about sue the makeup girl too but she was over my budget since I'm paying for my girls but she's awesome too!

@@Harrisc15 My coordinator was assigned to me after my preview but she was the same person who I met with during the preview so it was great that I had already met her in person.  I'm way too worried about shipping anything ahead of time so I'm bringing everything and dispersing it among my MOH and family. We are flying southwest which allows 2 free checked bags so that is a huge help! My dress will be coming with me onto the plane as my carry on because I am terrified of losing it.

I'm also doing a buffet so that there's more to choose from. The ballroom terrace is $5,000 to reserve ahead of time because its technically not a wedding space, they use it as an overflow for one of the ballrooms. So as long as the ballroom isn't booked 45 days prior to the wedding then you can reserve it for free. So far it's not booked so fingers are crossed that it stays that way. There's a beautiful view from the terrace and its close to bathrooms and A/C when needed lol!

@@Harrisc15 that's great!  You'll be able to see my entire set up and if you have questions while your there let me know. My mom actually ordered single flowers and made the bouquets herself I'll ask her where she ordered from. My hairstylist is coming so I won't be using them for hair services and I hired a make-up artist. I did have a  trial during my preview and I did not like how my make-up looked so I decided not to use them. A previous bride I spoke with used them and didn't really have any issues so definitely do the trial while you are there so you can plan ahead. I do plan on using them for a pedicure and I haven't decided what to do with my nails yet so I'm not sure if I'll use them or get my nails done at home.

My coordinator is Julienne. I did have an issue with her early on but that has since been resolved and she has been pretty helpful. Have you been assigned to one yet?

Hi everyone! I am getting married at the Hyatt Ziva April 20, 2018. I know it is super far in advance, but I am looking to see if anyone has information regarding the cost of all the "extras" (meaning flowers, centerpieces, decor, etc.). We are going to a wedding preview this coming April which we are super pumped about, but wanted to see if we could get a head start with looking at the other prices we need to consider.

 

Also, where is/was your reception? Right now we are scheduled to have ours on the deck over by the gazebo but I am worried that there is not enough space for our guests and a place to dance unless we order the $1,500 dance floor (which is just absurd to us).

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Hi,

Congrats! You'll be at the resort during my wedding weekend! I'm getting married on April 23rd! I'm having 70 guests, my ceremony will be at the sky lounge, cocktails on the east lawn and reception on the decks. If the ballroom terrace is available 45 days before my wedding then I'll be switching my reception to that location and the decks will be used for cocktails.

As far as costs for extras, they will send you a catalogue and you pretty much just ask for prices of things you want. They were pretty pricey so I'm brining my own centerpieces, chair ties, doing silk flowers for my 7 bridesmaids and brining my own napkins and sweetheart tablecloth. Just to give you an example, the cost for colored napkins is $7 per napkin.

I'll attach a photo of the decks set up because I had the same concern about spacing but I think it will be fine if you have the dancing area in front of the DJ booth.

 

 

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@@babijol, we are pretty much wedding twins- we are doing our wedding preview April 21! I apologize in advance, I will probably be pestering you a lot with suggestions/ideas/thoughts! If I get annoying just tell me to leave you alone! haha

 

Is the ballroom terrace and inside/outside area? We really wanted our reception to be outdoors, but we want to make sure we have enough space. I saw pictures of the lawn, it looks so beautiful with the ocean in the background

 

As for the the other vendors, let me know how it goes with the other florists with their prices, etc. We have friends who are guests to the wedding but are also going to be our photographer (I know- friendors are not a good idea but we are paying for their stay and flights and they insisted since I helped one of them with their divorce for free (I'm a divorce attorney). In any event, do you think we will have to still pay the vendor fee for them if they are guests at the hotel and wedding? I'm hoping not. But your are so right, almost $6K for 5 hours of photos? Absolutely insane! The DJ cost is insane as well. We were going to bite the bullet and just do it for the reception for 3 hours. Who are you going to use for the DJ instead and what are their prices? I'm worried about the MUA too. How much is your girl? Does she do hair also?

 

Again, I am so sorry for the questions! Thanks!!

I just saw your other questions lol!

You don't have to pay a vendor fee if they will be staying at the resort. The Dj cost is crazy and don't forget to ask your coordinator about lighting if you're doing an evening wedding outside, they charge for that as well. If you use an outside DJ ask them about lighting because it may be cheaper to do that with them.

 

 

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It's almost time! Good luck finishing up any little things and with packing! It's going to be beautiful! Can't wait to see pics when you get back!

 

 

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So sorry to hear about the passport! But I'm glad it will be set before you leave. I love the tumblers and the cape for your flower girl! Have fun at your bachelorette party!

 

 

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Hi all,

 

I'm new to this forum. I recently booked the Hyatt Ziva for my wedding in April 2018. Did anyone use the resort florist? If so what was the pricing packages like? If you're using an outside vendor for florists would you mind suggesting some you've come across?

 

Thanks!

Hi! There's a Facebook group for hyatt ziva brides, you should definitely join. I'm not using the resort florist because their prices are ridiculous! I am making the standard bouquet that comes with the package a little larger and paying $40 for that. I'm probably going to use silk flowers for my bridesmaids.

 

 

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@@Bride2Be2017 so I asked the other bride and she said she did use the resorts makeup artist but she ended up taking over in certain areas. She said she had to do that because she actually has training in make up artistry and in speaking with the makeup artist at the resort she saw that she wasn't really professionally trained and didn't use some products that the bride would have wanted. She said that the make up was okay but since she is particular about makeup due to her training she had to add some more and fix some aspects. She also suggests that you bring a setting spray and primer because they did not have any at the spa.

Hope this helps!

@@Bride2Be2017 I did to the trial while I was there and I really didn't like it. It just didn't look how I wanted it to. But I'll def ask her what she did and let you know!

@@Bride2Be2017 I spoke with the other bride and she is unsure of which room her reception was in but she said it was right in front of the ballroom terrace if that helps! She had about 60 guests.

@@Bride2Be2017 she did have her reception indoors, ill let you know what she says on which ballroom it was in. Julianne is also my wedding coordinator, so far she's pretty good and has given me some suggestions. That's great that you're using elite media concepts, I'm just going to use the resort DJ. After speaking with Julianne I'm not going to make an exact playlist, I'm just going to tell them which songs I want to hear for sure and then music genres for the other stuff. It's a DJ from the resort, and while I was there they played great music at the Zilara club and the sports bar so I'm not really worried.

@@Kcusack89 I understand what you mean about the holidays. I'm sending my invites out this week and the RSVP date is Dec 3 but the room needs to be paid in full by the end of January. So hopefully they will plan accordingly because I really don't want to have to track friends and family down to ask whether or not they're coming. I know brides sometimes have to do that but I really don't want that added stress.

@@Bride2Be2017 I blocked 35 rooms with my travel agent. There are several different room categories for my guests to choose from at both the Zilara and Ziva. And any room category I didn't block, my TA can request it if any of my guests want it.

Hi ladies,

So I have been talking to another bride who got married a month ago at the Ziva. She said that she and her guests had an amazing time! She also gave me a few tips. She suggests having someone as your point person to make sure everything goes as planned so @@Bride2Be2017 you'll be fine since you have your sister in law to help with things.

Her ceremony was at 4:00 on the sky lounge and she said it was hot but she requested a water bar set up for her guests and she provided fans.

She was also super organized so she had spread sheets and outlines for everything that she provided to her coordinator! I started working on mine just to make sure I start somewhere.

She also made a playlist for the DJ. I feel like I'm going to hate having to do that! I was hoping I could give them a rough overview and it would work out, but she gave him a list of songs and organized them by when to play it like predinner/during dinner/after dinner.

Anything in particular you guys want me to ask her?

She's been great! She said the staff was amazing and they all had a great time!

@@Bride2Be2017 I showed my fiancé the pics and we're both getting so excited! Having one of your in laws help with the logistics is such a good idea! I may need to ask a family member to do that for me too.

@@Kcusack89 yeah, if a conference or meeting group doesn't have the ballroom then we can use it otherwise it can't be booked in advance unless you pay a fee.

@@Kcusack89 Ballroom terrace, the space that is an unofficial location for weddings.

@@Bride2Be2017 thanks for sharing those! Every so often I do a search to see if any new wedding photos have been posted anywhere but I haven't seen the Denise Mason pics. Looking at them is making me even more excited! I'm glad to see more pics of the set up at the decks, my coordinator sent me a couple of pics but none with guests seated, only with the set up.

Yes, I am having my ceremony at the sky lounge. I love the idea of overlooking the beach instead of being on the beach and when we walked out there during our visit we were both stunned by the view that we knew our ceremony had to be there! Parasols are a great idea! I'm doing fans for my guests since my ceremony is at 5:00.

 

I was able to message with @@jjbrown briefly right after she returned from her wedding and she said everything was beautiful. She said the issues she had were mainly with her decorator so her ceremony ended up starting late as a result. She also said that her guests didn't really know where to go after the ceremony and cocktail hour, like there was no real direction given to guests on where to go next. She also said that after the wedding they decided to stay in the swim-up suite on the Zilara side and loved it and she still had the butler from the butler suite that she was in before the wedding.

She did say that she would have enjoyed the resort more before the wedding since she was running around, she didn't really get to have that time.

Here is another wedding at the Ziva by Denise Mason. Their reception was at the ballroom terrace!

http://www.denisemasonphotography.com/blog/2015/11/jackie-edmund

@@Kcusack89 I'm glad you got to reschedule! Yes, hopefully the weather will be in your favor then! The swim up suite will be really nice!

@@Bride2Be2017 the beds are really comfortable! That was one thing my fiance and I made a note of lol! Are you going to stay in a junior suite for your wedding or one of the other suites? I considered it but we were fine with the regular rooms so we're just going to stick with that and sue that money for something else. I am going to switch to the Zilara though and then book a one bedroom suite for the night before my wedding day at the Ziva for myself and the bridal party to get ready on the day of the wedding. I was going to book the room in the spa but it can only hold 10 ppl and I have 7 bridesmaids so I think with my mom, makeup artist, hair stylist and photographer it would be too cramped. 

@@Bride2Be2017 message sent! Yeah, you can def book the decks now and then if it turns out the terrace is available then you could always switch to that later. The decks are beautiful and I keep thinking about the beautiful pictures that could be taken there!

What did you think about the rooms? Were you able to look at a few? How was the construction?

@@Kcusack89 I haven't booked them yet. I know I want a steel drum band at the cocktail hour but as far as booking the DJ and MC how does that work? Is there a list of Djs to choose from or is it just like a yes we want one and its booked?