St Thomas bride update....ROLL CALL

[ashleycharee]

Originally Posted by mddugas

I haven't decided on a wedding co-ordinator yet. I would love to hear from those who have dealt with Paradise Bridal and Island Bliss to give me some information on the packages they have chosen and pricing and their overall experience dealing with the two. Thanks!

I am getting married in December with Island Bliss. Janelle has been amazing so far, I probably sent her 20 emails before I ever sent the deposit and she was so helpful. She is quick to respond and has great suggestions! Also, her prices are great!

Since we're eloping, we didn't really do a "package", so I can't help you with that. But she will work with you if you want anything at all that isn't listed in her packages.

[petunia]

I know that Sherri, who posts here, is also a coordinator with Weddings the Island Way. If you look through this thread you can find her information

[CorinneMurphy]

Decided to just jump in. Hope you do not mind. I have personally met with Janelle and YES she is lovely, professional and knowledgeable. I spoke with Angela only via telephone and it is my understanding from guests, etc. that she does a great job as well. Good luck in the planning and your journey towards your special day in paradise. Corinne

[MichelleK]

Hello Ladies!

It took me a while to get my username and password to work, so now I can finally post something!

1. Name-Michelle
2. Where are you from- White Marsh, Maryland
3. Where are you getting married in St Thomas- Marriott Frenchman's Reef
4. When are you getting married-December 13, 2008
5. who is you WC-Laura, from the resort

[ashleycharee]

Yay Michelle! We're almost date twins! How is planning going for you?

[MichelleK]

Planning is going as well as to be expected. I feel like I should be doing more planning than I am, but I guess that's what happens when you have a destination wedding. We're not planning on visiting the island prior to the wedding, so we will just hope for the best!

I have been having trouble getting in contact with someone to help with welcome/gift bags for the guests. The person my WC recommended never got back to me and that was about 6 weeks ago. Any suggestions?

[ashleycharee]

Originally Posted by MichelleK

Planning is going as well as to be expected. I feel like I should be doing more planning than I am, but I guess that's what happens when you have a destination wedding. We're not planning on visiting the island prior to the wedding, so we will just hope for the best!

I have been having trouble getting in contact with someone to help with welcome/gift bags for the guests. The person my WC recommended never got back to me and that was about 6 weeks ago. Any suggestions?

I don't know of anyone, but hopefully someone else can help you out. I've had to learn that everyone down there is on "island time" and you have to be patient and try to email/call several times sometimes. It's really hard for me, because I'm used to emailing someone and getting a response within a day, so it's hard to wait a week or two to hear back from a vendor, but I guess that's pretty normal for the islands.

[sherri]

Hi there! In my opinion there is no excuse for any coordinator to not get back to you in a reasonable amount of time, even here in STT!!!!
MichelleK, fill me in! Did they give you someone private to help you with this?
Since I work with villas, I do provisioning occationally and might be able to help, not sure! PM me if you like.
I know a coordinator who works at the Marriot as well!

[mddugas]

I'm so excited! It's still 2 years away, but 10 of the 12 rooms I reserved for our cruise have had deposits put down. I haven't even sent out any formal STD's or invites. Haha...maybe I can just skip them altogether?! j/k

Still haven't been able to decide on a planner...big decision!

[LadyP]

Angela is great with cruises www.stthomasweddinpackages.com