shelli_mac Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hi My name is Michelle. My boyfriend and I got engaged this past July while vacationing in Cabo San Lucas. Brandon isnt much of the wedding planning type so here I am trying my best to do everything alone. Right now Im contemplating getting married in either St Thomas or Jamaica but not sure which is better. I also am looking at either Breezes or Beaches since they have free weddings if you stay at their hotels. The dates I have in my head are either May 2010 or Nov. 2009 but since I dont want a reception in the wintertime Im leaning more towards May. I am open to any suggestions that anyone can give me. Thank you Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected] Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hello and Congrats Michelle and Congrats, I would be more then Happy to assist you, you need books and planing info this site is ther best for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacey Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Welcome to the forum!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLO Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 & Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinogomez.com Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Welcome to the forum and congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Bride2be Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Welcome to the forum & happy planning!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jteam Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hi there, Congratulations and good luck with the planning. There is heaps of helpful stuff on this site so I'm sure it'll help you lots! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hi Michelle! I am new too and also lost, but for various reasons I ended up deciding on Mexico. Nonetheless, first I looked into St. Thomas. I looked at this villa, which was super nice and reasonable if you want to try and house a bunch of people together. She also gave me a ton o f vendor names. Here are my emails from her: "Have you tried us virgin islands catering, st. john catering - Passion Fruit Chefs, they catered several wedding at our property before." "Please email Shelly at [email protected]. She will be able to quote you. You can also give her give her a budget to work, so you will be able to control the cost. She is very flexible. $8000 to $10000 seems high for a wedding and reception for 13-15 people. Please ask that wedding coordinator to give you a breakdown, so you are aware what you are getting and try to get a better deal from other professional. It is hard for me to estimate how much our guest usually spend on a wedding, as it is very personal and price will largely depends on the number of guest and their personal preference. Some of our guests are very talented and handy. They will just hire a caterer to cater for the receptioin and suggest the same caterer to help with the decoration, flower and photographer. It is very kind of you to descript Sand Dollar as a resort. It is just our home and we are fortunate enough to share with a lot of wonderful guests." "Congratulation! Certainly, you are welcome to marry at Sand Dollar. A lot of our guests chose to marry on our beach and have the reception by the pool or on the covered deck. The actual logistics, legalities and marriage application process is quite simple, please call the Superior Court of St. Thomas at 340-774-6680. They will be the best person to advice you about the marriage licence..... I don't expect there is any different if you are American and your finance is Swedish. Depends on personal preference and the size of bridal party, some of our guests hired local caterer which also provide wedding planning service. I will be happy to give you serval names for comparison. Our chief, Shelly, is not a wedding planner, but her son married at our home last year. She will be happy to help you. She can also arrange for flower, photographer......... The following rates had included the 30% discount and I also waived the $1000 venue fee: 13 people.........$11,725+8% tax 15 people.........$12,215+8% tax Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with." "Thank you for your inquiry of Sand Dollar. We don't have additional charge for children. Please advise how many will be staying at our property, so I can quote you correctly. Since you are travelling from Europe to stay with us, we would like to extend a 30% discount to your renta." The villa itself is: CARIBBEAN BEACH RESORTS - St. Thomas Villa Rental with Private Pool & Private Beach Good luck!!!!! If you have any Mexico research, share it with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Congratulations, and welcome to the forum! Best wishes, Andre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leahstafford Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Congrats and welcome to the forum! Happy Planning, Leah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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