Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

[katelynn]

Thanks Bond Photography did our photo's and they are amazing to work with for all of you Ontario brides. They are a husband wife team and they are amazing people, I would recommend them 100%

 

Their website is www.bondphotography.ca
 

Originally Posted by acw271011 

OMG - you made me cry!!  The pics are STUNNING!!!!! And the book is gorgeous!!  Who did your pictures? One word - WOW!!

 

 

 

[katelynn]

I got my hair done at the spa and they were amazing and very nice. Mine ended up being like $70. I didnt have the trial as I saw other brides walking around that week with beautiful hair so I trusted them, plus I wanted more time to have fun at the resort. My one bridesmaid is a make-up artist and she did my make-up. It was actually fine - no airbrishing and she touched me up before pictures. There is a spray at Mac make-up that you can get to spray on your face to hold your make-up, I would recommend that.
 

Originally Posted by BusyBee123 

For those who have already celebrated their weddings, I was hoping to get some comments on the spa's hair and makeup services.  I am torn between using the spa and hiring someone offsite.  

 

In my investigations thus far, the costs for the hair and makeup application seems about the same either way, but there additional costs for travel and daypasses for the external artists.  The advantages to doing it at the resort are that you get a hair and makeup trial before the big day, and they have been so cooperative in booking our group.  The advantage to having the external person is that they can do airbrush foundation which is super light and we could get it all done in our room without having to trek to the spa. 

 

What are you ladies doing?  What experiences have you had at the spa thus far?  

 

Thanks a bunch!

 

 

[JayKay]

Do you know what its called??
 

Originally Posted by katelynn 

I got my hair done at the spa and they were amazing and very nice. Mine ended up being like $70. I didnt have the trial as I saw other brides walking around that week with beautiful hair so I trusted them, plus I wanted more time to have fun at the resort. My one bridesmaid is a make-up artist and she did my make-up. It was actually fine - no airbrishing and she touched me up before pictures. There is a spray at Mac make-up that you can get to spray on your face to hold your make-up, I would recommend that.
 

 

 

[greatbritain]

yay congrats!! i'm booked for a few weeks after you
 

Originally Posted by MrsAprilDewees 

Just booked for June 2, 2012 at 4pm!!!! I'm soooo excited! I'm having a bit of a struggle getting timely answers from the Donnalee though. I'm sure she's busy, but I freak out if I don't hear any thing! I'm about a year out, have to still set a guest list, but at least the date is secure!!!! I have been looking at Marcia Roberts for photos and a TTD, but I have not confirmed with her yet.

 

I've been reading that I need to try to book the reception restaurant soon, where can I find a list of restaurants?

 

-Any other advise ladies?!?! What should I be doing next?! :-)

 

[greatbritain]

Thank you!! I am so excited, I have been wanting to move forward with the STDs. I was originally thinking about doing the luggage tags but I am really trying to work on a strict budget so I checked out Vistaprint and saw that postcard STDs are significantly cheaper than other options so I might just go with those because of the ease and the price Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
 

Originally Posted by JayKay 

Thats so exciting! I felt like once we booked our date the weights lifted too!!
 

 

 

[greatbritain]

I'm a bit of a makeup junkie/obsessor so I can actually answer this but I also know of a few other brands that work as well!

Urban Decay Dew Me Moisturizing Makeup Spray...sets it and gives a glowy look to the skin

Urban Decay All Nighter...love this one, it says it lasts up to 16 hours, I really don't know but nothing budged when I tried it!

Model in a Bottle...i've never personally tried this one but it gets good reviews

MAC Fix+...works well, just have to be careful not to spray too much because it can make you look like your sweating lol
 

Originally Posted by JayKay 

Do you know what its called??
 

 

 

[MIssdonne]

Thank you

The picture that you see was took from my family and friends. But the photographer that we took was: Amelie Cousineau  the web site is: http://www.ameliecousineau.com/ We don't have the picture yet!!!

 

The package was with Vacance Transat: http://www.transatmemberservice.com/Web/share/online.asp?date=20110214&version=MTL_SOU_E&z=53596199&email=[CustomerKey]
 

 

The gazebo with the DJ is 500$. 

 

 

Originally Posted by MrsAprilDewees 

Missdonne, I tried to reply before but it must not have gone through. Your pictures were gorgeous!!!! i love how everyone dressed in your color theme! Who was your photographer??

I was curious what wedding package you selected!??

 

I think i am going to try to rent the gazebo for my first dance now that you mentioned it! how much is that??

 

Thanx soo much and congrats!!
 

 

 

[BusyBee123]

Thanks so much for this! I really appreciate it!  I think they sell a bunch of these brands at Sephora, so should be able to find something!  Need to look into some waterproof makeup for my TTD too!
 

Originally Posted by greatbritain 

I'm a bit of a makeup junkie/obsessor so I can actually answer this but I also know of a few other brands that work as well!

Urban Decay Dew Me Moisturizing Makeup Spray...sets it and gives a glowy look to the skin

Urban Decay All Nighter...love this one, it says it lasts up to 16 hours, I really don't know but nothing budged when I tried it!

Model in a Bottle...i've never personally tried this one but it gets good reviews

MAC Fix+...works well, just have to be careful not to spray too much because it can make you look like your sweating lol

Thanks Katelynn.  Everyone seems to have a makeup artist in their group!  I should have thought to befriend one years ago!!!

 

Good tip on the spray!  I'm definitely going to look into that!  I think I'm going to do the trial, at least for the makeup just to make sure!  

 

Originally Posted by katelynn 

I got my hair done at the spa and they were amazing and very nice. Mine ended up being like $70. I didnt have the trial as I saw other brides walking around that week with beautiful hair so I trusted them, plus I wanted more time to have fun at the resort. My one bridesmaid is a make-up artist and she did my make-up. It was actually fine - no airbrishing and she touched me up before pictures. There is a spray at Mac make-up that you can get to spray on your face to hold your make-up, I would recommend that.

 

[MrsAprilDewees]

I'm happy for you!!!!! Now that the date is set, even though I have much left to do, I feel like the ball is finally rolling and I can breathe! Waiting for my engagement pics (which whould be finished next week) then I'm sending out save the dates in case people need a while to save up or make arrangements!!!! This just started getting real for me! How about you?!?!
 

Originally Posted by greatbritain 

yay congrats!! i'm booked for a few weeks after you
 

 

 

[acw271011]

well ladies, I guess I get to say "see ya". we lost 2 more of our group, which means we're cancelling our jamaica wedding.  my FI is so pissed about the whole thing and I'm just heartbroken. I've tried to persuade him that we could go with just us and our wedding party, which is 2 and he won't do it. he says we'd look stupid being in wedding clothes just 4 of us having a "reception' and I can't change his mind. no final alternate plans yet... still looking and it looks like it means we get married a month earlier because the weather here in November is definitely NOT wedding weather. to salvage anything we have to do a Friday wedding because we can't afford a Saturday wedding but to be save weather wise it means either Sep 30th or Oct 14th.  we're still going to Jamaica for a honeymoon and the same date that we planned to leave, just not a wedding... no beautiful pictures on the beach like I wanted.. no gazebo. life really just isn't fair sometimes...