Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica

[JayKay]

These are the 2012 wedding packages:

 

FREE WEDDING PACKAGE

 

• Bride & Groom’s Boutonniere- Tropical Flowers
• Complimentary room upgrade ( subject to availability upon arrival)
• Gourmet wedding cake or variety of Chef’s customs pastry desert choice
• Late check out until 6 pm ( upon request & subject to availability)
• 10% Discount on Spa Treatments(except pedicure, manicure, hairdresser and makeup)
• Picturesque Wedding Location may be celebrated on the beach or Wedding Gazebo ( consult beach area restrictions)
• Music for the marriage ceremony with recorded CD ( couple may bring their own)
• Minimum 7 nights stay(all guests of the wedding must stay at the hotel where wedding is to be performed) 
• 5 professional pictures of the wedding full colour photography ( included)
• Professional Services of an Onsite Wedding Consultor
• Romantic Ornamental decoration of the wedding site ( location assigned after arrival)
• Sparkling wine Celebration toast ( Domestic Brand) after ceremony
• Sit down wedding reception Dinner in one of our restaurants with set menu (wedding more than 30 pax is subject to availability. Group may be in different tables, please coordinate with you wedding planner. Included in the all inclusive package. No more extra menus.
• Witness ( if required)

 

Wedding Package for minimum 16 pax- FREE

Supplement per additional person- 20USD

USD200 Minister & Marriage licence fee

 

 

SUNSHINE WEDDING PACKAGE

 

• Civil Wedding ( Minister Fees)
• Accompanied to the Wedding Location- Gazebo
• Bride & Groom’s Boutonniere- Tropical Flowers
• Complimentary room upgrade ( subject to availability upon arrival)
• 10 % Discount on Spa Treatments
• Gourmet wedding cake or variety of Chef’s customs pastry desert choice
• Late check out until 6 pm ( upon request & subject to availability)
• Luxury turned down service
• Music for the marriage ceremony with recorded CD ( couple may bring their own)
• Minimum 7 nights stay(all guests of the wedding must stay at the hotel where wedding is to be performed) 
• Picturesque Wedding Location may be celebrated on the beach or Wedding Gazebo ( consult beach area restrictions)
• 10 professional pictures of the wedding full colour photography ( included)
• Professional Services of an Onsite Wedding Consultor
• Romantic Ornamental decoration of the wedding site ( location assigned after arrival)
• Sparkling bottle of wine ( domestic brand) in the room on arrival ( just for the couple)
• Sparkling wine Celebration toast ( Domestic Brand) after ceremony
• Sit down wedding reception Dinner in one of our restaurants with set menu (wedding more than 30 pax is subject to availability. Group may be in different tables, please coordinate with you wedding planner. Included in the all inclusive package. No more extra menus.
• Up graded amenities
• Witness (if required)

Wedding Package for 24 pax- 400.00USD

Supplement per Additional Guest- 25 USD

 

 

REMEMBER WEDDING PACKAGE (Renewal of Vows)

 

• Bride & Groom’s Boutonniere- Tropical Flowers
• Gourmet wedding cake or variety of Chef’s customs pastry desert choice
• Late check out until 6pm ( upon request & subject to availability)
• Luxury turned down service ( just for the couple)
• Music for the marriage ceremony with recorded CD ( couple may bring their own)
• 10% Discount on Spa Treatments(except pedicure, manicure, hairdresser and makeup)
• Minimum 7 nights stay(all guests of the wedding must stay at the hotel where wedding is to be performed) 
• 10 professional pictures of the wedding full colour photography ( included)
• Professional Services of an Onsite Wedding Consultant
• Romantic Ornamental decoration of the wedding site ( location assigned after arrival)
• Sparkling wine celebration toast(domestic brand) after the ceremony
• Sparkling bottle of wine ( domestic brand) in the room on arrival ( just for the couple)
• Sit down wedding reception Dinner in one of our restaurants with set menu (wedding more than 30 pax is subject to availability. Group may be at different tables, please coordinate with you wedding planner. Included in the all -inclusive package.
• Up graded room amenities
• Witness ( if required)

Wedding Package for 20 pax- 600 USD

Supplement per additional person- 25 USD

 

 

BLISSFUL LOVE WEDDING PACKAGE

 

• Civil Wedding ( Minister Fees)
• Accompanied to the Wedding Location- Gazebo
• Bride & Groom’s Boutonniere- Tropical Flowers
• Complimentary room upgrade ( subject to availability upon arrival)
• 15 % Discount on Spa Treatments(except pedicure, manicure, hairdresser and makeup)
• Fresh, elegant floral décor on the Bridal Table.
• Gourmet wedding cake or variety of Chef’s customs pastry desert choice
• Late check out until 6 pm ( upon request & subject to availability)
• Luxury turned down service
• Music for the marriage ceremony with recorded CD ( couple may bring their own)
• Minimum 7 nights stay(all guests of the wedding must stay at the hotel where wedding is to be performed) 
• Newly Wed Romantic Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding ( Once per stay)
• Picturesque Wedding Location may be celebrated on the beach or Wedding Gazebo ( consult beach area restrictions)
• 10 professional pictures of the wedding full colour photography ( included)
• Professional Services of an Onsite Wedding Consultor
• Romantic Ornamental decoration of the wedding site ( location assigned after arrival)
• Sparkling bottle of wine ( domestic brand) in the room on arrival ( just for the couple)
• Sparkling wine Celebration toast ( International Brand) after ceremony
• Sit down wedding reception Dinner in one of our restaurants with set menu (wedding more than 30 pax is subject to availability. Group may be in different tables, please coordinate with you wedding planner. Included in the all inclusive package. No more extra menus.
• Up graded amenities
• Witness ( if required)

                                             

Wedding Package up to 30 pax- 650 USD

Supplement per Additional Guest- 30 USD

 

 

UNFORGETTABLE WEDDING PACKAGE

• Civil Wedding ( Minister Fees)
• Accompanied to the Wedding Location- Gazebo
• Bride & Groom’s Boutonniere- Tropical Flowers
• Champagne Luxury Toast with Moet Chandon after ceremony(maximum 4 bottles)
• Complimentary room upgrade ( subject to availability upon arrival)
• 20 % Discount on Spa Treatments. (except pedicure, manicure, hairdresser and makeup)
• Fresh, elegant floral décor on the Bridal Table.
• Gourmet wedding cake or variety of Chef’s customs pastry desert choice
• Honey Moon Wake up Surprise ( per couple and per stay)
• Keepsake Honeymoon Souvenir for the couple
• Late check out until 6 pm ( upon request & subject to availability)
• Luxury turned down service
• Music for the marriage ceremony with recorded CD ( couple may bring their own)
• Minimum 7 nights stay(all guests of the wedding must stay at the hotel where wedding is to be performed) 
• Newly Wed Romantic Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding ( Once per stay)
• Nightly Sweets Surprise in Room ( Just for the couple)  
• Picturesque Wedding Location may be celebrated on the beach or Wedding Gazebo ( consult beach area restrictions)
• 15  professional pictures of the wedding full colour photography ( included)
• Professional Services of an Onsite Wedding Consultor
• Romantic Ornamental decoration of the wedding site ( location assigned after arrival)
• Romantic Candlelight Dinner with Reservation
• Sparkling bottle of wine ( international brand) in the room on arrival ( just for the couple)
• Sparkling wine Celebration toast ( International  Brand) after ceremony   
• Sit down wedding reception Dinner in one of our restaurants with set menu (wedding more than 30 pax is subject to availability. Group may be in different tables, please coordinate with you wedding planner. Included in the all inclusive package. No more extra menus.
• Up graded amenities
• Stress Free Jacuzzi ( per couple and per stay)
• Up graded room amenities-
• Witness ( if required)

 

Weeding Package for 30 pax- 850.00 USD

     Supplement per Additional Guest- 35 USD                                                           

[ashley490]

I'd start by picking the wedding package you like, booking the restaurant, and the entertainment you'd like, if any (i.e. steel drum band, hat field dancers, gazebo and dj, etc).  It's been my experience that the restaurant and entertainments gets booked up rather quickly so the sooner you put in your request the better chance you'll have of getting exactly what you want.

 

Originally Posted by JJ17 

Were flying out of Winnipeg too!  Were getting married January 26,2012   Does anyone have some advice on where to start??

 

[BusyBee123]

I have to agree!  Book your date, wedding time, location, package and entertainment first!

 

That being said, months later I keep getting the response that "we have requested this restaurant for you but it cannot be confirmed by the restaurant until 1 month prior to the event" or "we have noted your request for the gazebo and bartenders for your reception".  Is anyone else getting this?  I'm looking for a "yes, this is confirmed!"!
 

Originally Posted by ashley490 

I'd start by picking the wedding package you like, booking the restaurant, and the entertainment you'd like, if any (i.e. steel drum band, hat field dancers, gazebo and dj, etc).  It's been my experience that the restaurant and entertainments gets booked up rather quickly so the sooner you put in your request the better chance you'll have of getting exactly what you want.

 

 

[BusyBee123]

Try this forum for more info...there's over 200 pages that would definitely be helpful!

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/51518/any-gran-bahia-principe-runaway-bay-brides-out-there/2050#post_1626733

 

Originally Posted by JJ17 

Were flying out of Winnipeg too!  Were getting married January 26,2012   Does anyone have some advice on where to start??

 

[JayKay]

They keep telling me that to for our restraunt, but to me I don't really care where we eat, but it still is frustrating!
 

Originally Posted by BusyBee123 

I have to agree!  Book your date, wedding time, location, package and entertainment first!

 

That being said, months later I keep getting the response that "we have requested this restaurant for you but it cannot be confirmed by the restaurant until 1 month prior to the event" or "we have noted your request for the gazebo and bartenders for your reception".  Is anyone else getting this?  I'm looking for a "yes, this is confirmed!"!
 

 

 

[BusyBee123]

Agreed...as long as we have somewhere for our entire group to eat, I'm not super worried!  The only thing is that I already put the name of the italian restaurant on our invites and website, so it would look a little bit funny if it changed all of a sudden! I'm just hoping that its first come, first served as they said, and that they don't favour the larger groups as it would bring in more $!  We're only 18 people as it stands, so we're pretty tiny!
 

Originally Posted by JayKay 

They keep telling me that to for our restraunt, but to me I don't really care where we eat, but it still is frustrating!
 

 

[missy&eric2011]

We got married there on May 7th.  We were told the same thing regarding the restaraunt...we wanted the Italian...the reason they cannot confirm it for you is the schedule varies and depending on the amount of people at the resort at the given time, they close down restaraunts.  We ended up eating at the Grill and it was great...They can tell you that it is confirmed and it still might end up changing...just relax...it all works out.

[PrincessKO]

Hello everyone,

I am trying to secure a wedding date for the Gran Bahia Jamaica.  I already emailed Chandlyn at weddingplannerbpjam@bahia-principe.com  requesting November 16th, 2012 as my wedding date.  I recieved a response from the assistant coordinator, Donnalee who said there are no dates available this year.  I replied back stating that I asked for 2012, and I am still waiting for a response.  (in actuality I mentioned it 2 times in the email and the date was even in the subject line).

 

Has anyone else had any trouble with the wedding coordinators there? I don't know who I should deal with? I have no clue how to contact them besides email, and no one is responding to me.  I wish people would just read things properly before responding.  I really want my wedding at the Gran Bahia and I have already negotiated pricing for my guests.

 

Any help would be appreciated.

 

Thank you

PrincessKO

[JayKay]

That happened to me when I went to book my wedding date.  It was December 2010 and I was trying to book my wedding date for January 2012, and they thought I meant January 2011.  It was frustrating until finally they under stood and I booked my date. You are planning really early so it should be no problem getting the date you want, so dont stress about that! 

You can also call them.  I had to call them once and change our wedding date due to flight schedule changes.  The only thing is if you call them there is a chance you may not even get a hold of them if they are not in the office.  It sometimes takes a week or two to get replies back to emails, so just be patient.  They wedding coordinators are extremely busy at this resort.
 

 

 

[PrincessKO]

Thanks for the insight JayKay.  It's very reassuring to hear someone else's experiences.  How is your planning experience to this point? 

 

Right now, I am torn between the Gran Bahia and the RIU Ocho Rios.  My fiance and I both agree that pricing for our guests is what matters the most, and both resorts offer comparable prices.  I've been to the Gran Bahia back in 2007 when they first opened.  The only thing that I didn't like at that point was that because the hotel chain is Spanish, they had a lot of Spanish influence.  It was wierd to be in Jamaica and not have tradition Jerk Chicken while on the resort.  Can anyone tell me if the resort has adopted more Jamaican influences since it has opened? I heard from friends that the RIU does have more Jamaican culture at their resort. Just so you know, I've been for 4 other Gran Bahia hotels before, so I do really like the chain of resorts.