Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

[mekanabr]

Agreed, the reviews are scary but they complain about the most ridiculous things. And if they have a vacation in Jamaica and the only thing they can write about are negative nit-picking things, then they aren't going to be happy anywhere! It's Jamaica Mon...Relax!!!

Besides, it's our wedding and we'll all be surrounded by friends and family. When we're not in Jamaica, we keep each other happy and entertained- so I can't imagine that anyone can have a bad time when we're surrounded by friends, fam, beaches and booze!!

[katelynn]

I was feeling the same way when we met with our travel agent who is also our wedding planner and a destination wedding specialist. She actually went down there in April for her nieces wedding...I think that really speaks volumes. And like a lot of you said - take things with a grain of salt, some people complain at the stupidest things...I am going on vacation so I am not worrying about stupid little things!

[jennypenny23]

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Originally Posted by mekanabr Agreed, the reviews are scary but they complain about the most ridiculous things. And if they have a vacation in Jamaica and the only thing they can write about are negative nit-picking things, then they aren't going to be happy anywhere! It's Jamaica Mon...Relax!!! Besides, it's our wedding and we'll all be surrounded by friends and family. When we're not in Jamaica, we keep each other happy and entertained- so I can't imagine that anyone can have a bad time when we're surrounded by friends, fam, beaches and booze!!

VERY well put!! I agree... some people complain just to hear their own voices... Your vacation is what YOU make it to be! Everything will be Irie!!

[AshleyL]

Thanks ladies and you are absolutely right! A trip is what you make it and i guess if u want to run around taking pics of dirty carpet on the resort thats your call lol. My very discerning Aunt has stayed at the GBPJ and loved it and I've stayed at a Bahia in Punta Cana and had a fab time.

[tris]

I'm glad we're all so positive

[mekanabr]

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Originally Posted by tris I'm glad we're all so positive

It must be bc most of our weddings are still a few months off (for me its still a year!) so we haven't turned into crazy, frantic bridezillas yet hehe

or wait, isn't that why we're doing DWs anyway? We get to avoid all of that stress and RELAX!! I'll take bad reviews over having to do an at home wedding any day. Ahhh I can't wait, we are def the smartest brides! lol


Anywho- Is anyone doing anything really unique for your reception, ceremony, OT bags, anything like that? I love little details that make a wedding really standout (not that a DW isn't memorable as it is...but ya know what I mean).

The only thing I have planned so far is that we're going to take all of our guests on a catamaran trip, either a sunset cruise or a snorkeling trip as kind of a welcome get together & thank you for everyone that traveled so far. Also, this isn't that super original but I love the idea of it- We're going to put self addressed, stamped post cards in all of the OT bags and ask ppl to please write their favorite memory on the card and send it to us, that way we'll have mail when we get back from our honeymoon and we can put them all in our wedding album.

[tris]

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Originally Posted by mekanabr Also, this isn't that super original but I love the idea of it- We're going to put self addressed, stamped post cards in all of the OT bags and ask ppl to please write their favorite memory on the card and send it to us, that way we'll have mail when we get back from our honeymoon and we can put them all in our wedding album.

That's so cute! I love it!

I'm still trying to think of unique and fun ideas to make things a little more special, and I'm sure they'll come as I get more into planning.

I love the idea of doing a group activity beforehand as well. I'm trying to think of some ideas that are a little cheaper... we're already paying extra to rent a restaurant for the night. We want to have a real reception and this was just the easiest way to do it without moving around so much.

Anyone have any great "couples kiss" games? One of my favorites I've seen on the board is a martini shaker in the middle of the table and the guest takes a shot and the bride & groom kiss. I was thinking of doing something similar up at the mic having shooters ready to go, and they have to come up and tell a funny story about us and do the shot. We've been together for over 8 years now so there are SOOO many hilarious stories. Is that too complicated? Just an idea now.

[akua420]

I totally think we're not bridezillas cuz DW's are pretty much stress free, as long as you're easy-going yourself, and I am. The only thing that matters is me and my FI are getting married, nothign else matters. I don't even care if it rains.

 

The shot one is super cute! Love it

 

And I am totally going to steal Mekanbar about the postcards, that is so cute! And it would be nice coming home to have them waiting in your mailbox. Great idea!

I haven't thought of anythign too unique, I'm hoping that something will hit me!

[jennypenny23]

Mekanbar- I LOVE the postcards idea!! Im stealing it also so I can put them in my scrapbook once we return!

 

Tris- Love the kissing game-storytelling.... so many hilarious stories are sure to come up! lol

 

We officially ahve 49 guests booked for our wedding! It's getting close (kind of, lol)

[AshleyL]

For the reception back home I was thinking of a jerk chicken spice rub and Bob Marley CD as favors. Also we are having the guests fill out postcards from Jamaica instead of a traditional guest book. I'll put them in an album afterward.