HELP Grand Palladium Brides!!!!

[snowbeltchick]

I'm getting married in November and decided to go with the Sapphire package (I was originally going to go with the Waves of Love).  I've been working with Tai Flora directly and doing upgraded reception flowers (lots!) and centrepieces for my reception at Blue Lagoon and the price worked out more favourably than going with the Waves of Love and doing upgraded centrepieces, linens, etc. I'm getting exactly what I want, instead of making it work.  I'm probably going to just take down chair sashes in my colour and my favours.

 

I struggled with my decision but ended up going with the package that suited my vision.  I also knew that we probably wouldn't use the extras included in the other package like parasols and breakfast

 

Good luck picking!

 

 

 

 

Originally Posted by RosieKyle1 

Hello Brides,

I just recently booked my wedding at the GPLH for April19th 2012.  I'm extremely excited but also very nervous.  We have 36 people booked so far.  I was wondering if any of you have booked the Sapphire Package.  I can't find pictures of that package.  I think I'm looking at taking the Island Pearl Package.  Any suggestions?  We're going to be booking a dinner at one of the restaurants.  We're not going private.  A little to costly.  Anyone have any suggestions as to which restaurant we should ask for?  Also is anyone dealing with Nekeisha the WC.  She seems pretty good but I guess she's pretty new. 

Thanks for all your input Ladies

 

[RosieKyle1]

Is Tai Flora the Flower Shop that the Grand Palladium deals with?  Have you seen what the Sapphire package looks like?  I'm just looking at making the ceremony really pretty since I'm not having a private reception.  I wonder if, I get my own flower from Tai Flora, I can bring them in to the restaurant we decide to have the supper at?  Now you have me thinking...lol

Thanks for the input.

Wow your wedding is soon approaching...How exciting!!!!

[RosieKyle1]

What I meant by "does Grand Palladium deal with this Florist" was. do they have a problem with them coming onto the resort to decorate?  Do you have to pay for a day pass?  If that's the route I decide to take, do I figure it out with my WC?  How did you communicate with Tai Flora?  So many questions..LOL

[canadiangirl]

i know ive posted our date before, but i wanted to update our progress

wedding date april 14th 2012 at the GPLH

wedding dress bought and at home

reception dress bought and at home

welcome dinner dress bought and at home

TTD dress bought and at home

photographer booked

group rates for guests done

invites done and sent

AHR invites done

OOT tote bags bought with some goddies, have to get more

welcome book done

one month before travel book done with luggage tags

pashmina tags done

survival week tags done

monograms done

door hangers done

advil/imodium tags done

eat drink be married sign done

first aid kit labels done

chapstick labels done

menus done

wedding program done

 

all i have to do now is get the DJ/MC and finish with the decorations, and i have to get the AHR dress. i think thats it lol

[BeachBridein11]

Tai Flora is the official flower shop for GP, so no vendor fee and no problems.  Highly suggest working with them because they will give you a better price compared to what GP will quote you.  I worked with Sandy Shippey (sshippey@taiflora.com) from Tai Flora and she was wonderful and quick to respond. 

 

On if they will move your ceremony flowers to the restaurant... I'm pretty sure they will, but that's definitely a question for your WC.  I know they would have if you had a private reception, but unsure what they allow at the restaurants.

 

 

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Originally Posted by RosieKyle1 

Is Tai Flora the Flower Shop that the Grand Palladium deals with?  Have you seen what the Sapphire package looks like?  I'm just looking at making the ceremony really pretty since I'm not having a private reception.  I wonder if, I get my own flower from Tai Flora, I can bring them in to the restaurant we decide to have the supper at?  Now you have me thinking...lol

Thanks for the input.

Wow your wedding is soon approaching...How exciting!!!!

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Originally Posted by RosieKyle1 

What I meant by "does Grand Palladium deal with this Florist" was. do they have a problem with them coming onto the resort to decorate?  Do you have to pay for a day pass?  If that's the route I decide to take, do I figure it out with my WC?  How did you communicate with Tai Flora?  So many questions..LOL

 

[BeachBridein11]

You're getting the MC with the DJ?!  Yea!!!!  I think he was totally worth it!!

 

Originally Posted by canadiangirl 

all i have to do now is get the DJ/MC

 

[canadiangirl]

are they cheaper to work with personally??? how do you go around the resort??
 

Originally Posted by BeachBridein11 

Tai Flora is the official flower shop for GP, so no vendor fee and no problems.  Highly suggest working with them because they will give you a better price compared to what GP will quote you.  I worked with Sandy Shippey (sshippey@taiflora.com) from Tai Flora and she was wonderful and quick to respond. 

 

On if they will move your ceremony flowers to the restaurant... I'm pretty sure they will, but that's definitely a question for your WC.  I know they would have if you had a private reception, but unsure what they allow at the restaurants.

 

 

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[RosieKyle1]

Thanks so much BeachBridein11...You've been great help   I'll keep you posted

[snowbeltchick]

It worked out cheaper for me personally, as the centrepieces were not outrageous ($40 vs. $125 at the resort).  I'm not having to work around the resort at all.  I asked Natalie about additional flowers and upgrading my bouquet, corsages etc. and she told me to work directly with Tai Flora (I'm working with Sandy Shippey). 

 

 

 

 

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Originally Posted by canadiangirl 

are they cheaper to work with personally??? how do you go around the resort??
 

 

 

[canadiangirl]

perfect, thanx.... i will get in contact with them. i like saving money lol

Originally Posted by snowbeltchick 

It worked out cheaper for me personally, as the centrepieces were not outrageous ($40 vs. $125 at the resort).  I'm not having to work around the resort at all.  I asked Natalie about additional flowers and upgrading my bouquet, corsages etc. and she told me to work directly with Tai Flora (I'm working with Sandy Shippey). 

 

 

 

 

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