Changes for brides at Grand Palladium Jamaica

[mswhatever]

I wrote to the WC asking her to explain the major differences between the Pearl and Caribbean packages. Here is her response:

 

"There are 2 key elements that will determine what package offers you the

better deal.

 

(1) Cost of the package versus amenities included:

 

(a) Caribbean Package is USD2000.00 for 8 persons and USD50.00 for

attendees over 8.

( Pearl Package is USD2400.00 for 8 persons and USD20.00 for

attendees over 8.

 

 

(2) Private Reception:

(a) Caribbean Package - private reception is an hourly venue rental

fee of USD100.00 per hour.

( Pearl Package - private reception is USD45.00 per person (we are

removing an hourly charge and introducing a per person fee)

 

 

Hypothetically speaking, if we are working with 36 persons, the cost for the

wedding plus the reception would be:

 

- Caribbean USD3500.00

- Pearl USD4280.00

 

So, the Caribbean package would actually work out cheaper in the end.

 

Let me know what you think!

 

Nina Morales-Lewin

Wedding Manager

 

The Point, Lucea

Hanover

Jamaica W.I.

Phone: (876) 619-0000 * 633-9900-9 (ext: 8251)

Fax: (876) 620-0001

www.fiestahotelgroup.com"

[tiffandmarv]

mswhatever,

 

thanks for sharing this email. As I was becoming totally confused AGAIN. But it sounds like if you were quoted (like in my case) an old wedding package price, they will still honor it but you should still check your situation to see what package works out best for you.

[mswhatever]

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Originally Posted by tiffandmarv mswhatever, thanks for sharing this email. As I was becoming totally confused AGAIN. But it sounds like if you were quoted (like in my case) an old wedding package price, they will still honor it but you should still check your situation to see what package works out best for you.

I completely agree with your assessment. The WC did confirm that if your have a confirmed wedding date with an old package, the new pricing will not effect you. I do not plan to switch.

[tiffandmarv]

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Originally Posted by mswhatever I completely agree with your assessment. The WC did confirm that if your have a confirmed wedding date with an old package, the new pricing will not effect you. I do not plan to switch.

I here ya; based on your email you are much better off with what you have in place already. I'm so glad, I booked and have an email with confirmed pricing at the old rates too. As I expect 50-60 guests those new rates would have destroyed my budget!

[luv2sun]

So happy they are honoring the old prices too!

[Khloe]

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Originally Posted by luv2sun So happy they are honoring the old prices too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mswhatever I wrote to the WC asking her to explain the major differences between the Pearl and Caribbean packages. Here is her response: "There are 2 key elements that will determine what package offers you the better deal. (1) Cost of the package versus amenities included: (a) Caribbean Package is USD2000.00 for 8 persons and USD50.00 for attendees over 8. ( Pearl Package is USD2400.00 for 8 persons and USD20.00 for attendees over 8. (2) Private Reception: (a) Caribbean Package - private reception is an hourly venue rental fee of USD100.00 per hour. ( Pearl Package - private reception is USD45.00 per person (we are removing an hourly charge and introducing a per person fee) Hypothetically speaking, if we are working with 36 persons, the cost for the wedding plus the reception would be: - Caribbean USD3500.00 - Pearl USD4280.00 So, the Caribbean package would actually work out cheaper in the end. Let me know what you think! Nina Morales-Lewin Wedding Manager The Point, Lucea Hanover Jamaica W.I. Phone: (876) 619-0000 * 633-9900-9 (ext: 8251) Fax: (876) 620-0001 www.fiestahotelgroup.com"

That is so weird she told me that she would still honor the 100per hour for the private dining area because we already booked that. But I could switch to the Pearl package to save money. I would ask her about that. I made her write me an email with the cost breakdown so even if they try to switch things when we get down there they wont be able to, I have it all in writing. So by switching we are saving about 200 and gaining a lot more amenities with the Pearl package.

Where are you having the private dining venue at?

[mswhatever]

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Originally Posted by Khloe Where are you having the private dining venue at?

We are booking The Blue Lagoon.

[luv2sun]

We have booked the Blue Lagoon @ $100/hr. She said they would still honor the price we were quoted with the old rates.

Definitely good to bring any prices quoted printed out with you so there isn't a problem when you're there! I've already started my folder.

[mswhatever]

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Originally Posted by luv2sun We have booked the Blue Lagoon @ $100/hr. She said they would still honor the price we were quoted with the old rates. Definitely good to bring any prices quoted printed out with you so there isn't a problem when you're there! I've already started my folder.

I agree with you. My budget is around the old prices and any changes now would mean I might have to give something up. I will definitely be bringing my email, just in case.

[tlogan00]

I'm happy that they decided not to charge you the additional $400.