Beginner Bride - Estimate Help!

[cifmah]

Hey there,

 

You can take a look at some of my pics on the ROR Pictures thread. Here is what I spent:

 

Free Wedding Package ($250)

White wooden chairs: $105 ($5/ea)

Upgrade to flowers on site and bouquet: $300

Hair: $80

Open Bar @ Seagrape: $230

Steel Band for 1hr: $250 (pretty sure it was $250, not $350)

Caprice Photo Pkg: $180

$50 additional photos: $400

Total: $1795

Tips not included . . .

 

The only thing I would have differently - get the band for another hour!

[JamaicaBride08]

Here is what I spent:

 

Seagrape Welcome Cocktail $400 (10 p/p open bar private)

Flowers $1000 (Bridal and 5 bridesmaids calla lillies, 6 guys, flower girl petals)

Steele Drum Band during Ceremony $350

Beach Arch $200

2 extra bottles of champagne for after ceremony $30

"symbolic ceremony charge" (we legally got married here) $165

Seagrape Reception $400 (10 p/p open bar private)

DJ for 3 hours $350

Tipping for everyone... $250-300?

[allaboutodd]

Thanks for the responses guys.. JamaicaBride08 - you have the same type of flowers I would like at my wedding. How beautiful!! Do you have pictures of your bouquets??

[Agape Gems]

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Originally Posted by allaboutodd twelve piece - What kind of music did they play? And YES, please send me their contact information for the flowers PLEASE?? Your bouquet was gorgeous and I really am leaning towards silk flowers especially for my hair. im glad i started this thread too because you guys have already been so helpful as far as providing me with quotes. twelve piece, although you're now married PLEASE don't leave the forum. i feel like you may be able to help me a lot as far as getting this thing under a wrapped budget. im excited but worried as far as this whole budget crisis and money spending thing goes.

The band played a lot of Bob Marley songs, but I'm sure they take requests! Everyone in Jamaica is extremely accommodating.

Flowers- beverly@beverlysspecialevents.com

Don't stress about the budget too much- you can have your dream day on any budget. Our budget was 6k and we ended up spending closer to 8k- but that includes EVERYTHING. Dresses(me and BMS), rings, 10 days in Jamaica, gifts, tips, excursions, OOT bags, professional photography ....... you just have to decide whats the most important

[allaboutodd]

I will definitely email your Mom and friend. I'm trying to keep it low cause I'm not trying to ask the family for money, complicated situation as far as my parents go. So... thank you again!

[JamaicaBride08]

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Originally Posted by allaboutodd Thanks for the responses guys.. JamaicaBride08 - you have the same type of flowers I would like at my wedding. How beautiful!! Do you have pictures of your bouquets??

All of my flowers were calla lilies...here is a link to a few pics.

[JamaicaBride08]

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Originally Posted by JamaicaBride08 All of my flowers were calla lilies...here is a link to a few pics.

Try this again...sorry!

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[allaboutodd]

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Originally Posted by JamaicaBride08 Try this again...sorry! Kodakgallery.com*Join now and receive beautiful photographic prints from your camera

AWWW I LOVE THOSE FLOWERS!! Ok.. where are the rest of your pictures. I'm curious to see because I may end up using Chris as well due to all the problems that are occurring with outside photographers.

[JamaicaBride08]

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Originally Posted by allaboutodd AWWW I LOVE THOSE FLOWERS!! Ok.. where are the rest of your pictures. I'm curious to see because I may end up using Chris as well due to all the problems that are occurring with outside photographers.

Thank you!! I love them too

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[ochoriobride]

We spent :

 

250$ for the free ceremony

380$ Seagrape reception

200$ for my bouquet and the 3 BM bouquet

45$ for 3 extra bottle of champagne.

 

My sister did my hair

We had our own photograph

I didn't upgrade the decoration

I originaly reserve the Mammee Bay but they move us at the plantation for free.