Iberostar Rose Hall Brides - Post all info/questions here!

[Islandgirl910]

I also booked SunGold but went with one of their associate photographers like you BMAXAM12. I think they really do a great job of taking good pics and not so much of the forced pose pics that I saw some photographers doing when I was searching around for one.
 

Originally Posted by bmaxam12 

I also went with SunGold but booked their associates which are much cheaper.  The pictures on their website look great (wpajamaica.com), and with some packages you get 2 associates.  I figure, if they have the backing of Paula and Damien, they are good enough for us!!

 

 

 

[wendyjd]

 

 

Originally Posted by akamikey11 

 

Thanks to all the brides for the words of wisdom.

 

Eholt..how many guests total did you end up having? 8?

 

 

We had a group of 9 total, it was great.  We'd hoped to have a few more guests but those that came were amazing and we were able to spend time with everyone each day.  We were able to make dinner reservations each night (at a different restaurant) and most nights all came, but if they didn't no big deal.  We also finished the night at the lobby bar and the show.  

 

 

Originally Posted by BridetwoBe 

 

 

uh Oh. I didnt think about that. Can you carry your own engraved set in the bags below? Hmmmm...I would like to hear about flowers too. I am hoping other colors can be involved.

 

 

 

 

My cake matched my bouquet and arrangement that was on the table where we signed the marriage certificate (pink antherium and ginger with sprayed orange babys breath). Pardon the glow sticks we were having tons of fun by that point (well the whole time but the glow sticks made their appearance at dinner).  We put them in the OOT bags and said to bring them to the reception.

 

 

 

 

[BridetwoBe]

Did you pay the vendor fee? I know we don't have to if they are dropped off correct?

 

Can you please send me the contact (email) info?

 

Thanks
 

Originally Posted by Misee17 

Yes. I was. Tai Flora was too expensive. I got 1 Bridal Bouquet, 2 sprays for the Huppa (that were used again for 2 more center pieces at dinner), 5 center pieces for dinner, & 8 bouts all for $550. It was such an amazing deal compared to TF. The flowers were beautiful!!!

 

 

[BridetwoBe]

Eholt

 

They are in the making. I wanted to "mention" IRHB just as alternative. I prefer the beach over anywhere else. Would you avise including Beach?

 

Originally Posted by eholt 

Are your invites already out?  I only offered info on IRHS as the HOST resort and no other resorts.  I was worried about people doing that as well, but no one tried it.  My TA did price match other deals @ Iberostar but none others came up (that I know of).  I was prepared to tell people if they chose to stay elsewhere, they would be paying the $100 fee but again, I didn't have to do so.  It's so much better to have everyone at the same resort.  I hope your group comes around and chooses to enjoy the Iberostar fun!

 

 

 

[casontag]

I am trying to find the price per person for the wedding at Rose Hall Suites? Im planning on about 40 people.

If someone has a list of the prices needed when planning a wedding at Iberostar, please post it! This is such a confusing process trying to get information from another country. lol. I guess I will just have to have patience.

[futuremrstgun]

casontag...keep going through the thread..i'm pretty sure the prices were listed a few posts back...good luck and happy planning!!!  R~

[Jamaica2012]

You looked soooo beautiful at your wedding! So happy for you two!

Excited in your new role to calm us freaking out brides :-)
 

Originally Posted by eholt 

CALM DOWN!  First and foremost, know what you can and can not control.  Your guests are the main folks you have no control over.  I had suprised and let downs in terms of the guestlist along the way and in the end, I could not have had a better group.  Those who are supposed to be there will be there.  Iberostar is amazing and if they ready ONE bad review and back out then so be it.  Youjust imagine yourself poolside and don't let that cloud your mind. 

 

My new role on this thread is to now encourage and push you all along the way.  YOU WILL MAKE IT TO THE WEDDING OF YOUR DREAMS!

 

 

 

[Jamaica2012]

So, i was wondering why it seems like no one is going with the photographer from the resort. is it just me or is everyone choosing outside vendors for the photography? Is this because you guys want extra specail picture and they don't have the best quality there or something?

 

I was totally stressing out until just recently when I decided to not do that anymore! If they can't come, they can't come! If they don't like something....too bad! Someone mentioned earlier that the people who are meant to be there, will be there and I keep reminding myself that all the time!

 

Thanks to all the WIVES, for all the calming and inspirational advise!

[eholt]

The only issue with mentioning an alternate is having more people lean towards the less expensive option and then comes the issue of paying the $30 pp to come over for the day of the wedding.  Do you have a TA?  I mentioned to her that some folks with kids would likely lean towards the Beach but I DID NOT want it to be a first option.  I toyed with the idea of paying the $30pp fee but I only ended up having 1 guest there and he paid his own fee.

 

Bottom line, I would not mention an alternate on the STD's.  I would prefer to have personal convos with those it may affect and have my TA is the loop on what your intentions are.

 

Originally Posted by BridetwoBe 

Eholt

 

They are in the making. I wanted to "mention" IRHB just as alternative. I prefer the beach over anywhere else. Would you avise including Beach?

 

 

 

[eholt]

Jamaica2012,

 

It think that people leaned towards the other vendors based on poor ratings for Digipix, trouble finding pics of their previous work and the fact that the pics included with the package are very limited and they still charge an arm and a leg for additional shots.  Once you do some research, you find that there are reputable photographers who can get the job done for reasonable prices and quality work.

 

Originally Posted by Jamaica2012 

So, i was wondering why it seems like no one is going with the photographer from the resort. is it just me or is everyone choosing outside vendors for the photography? Is this because you guys want extra special picture and they don't have the best quality there or something?

 

I was totally stressing out until just recently when I decided to not do that anymore! If they can't come, they can't come! If they don't like something....too bad! Someone mentioned earlier that the people who are meant to be there, will be there and I keep reminding myself that all the time!

 

Thanks to all the WIVES, for all the calming and inspirational advise!