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08-26-2008, 08:56 AM
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karma: 1 |  Hurricane Gustav
I am supposed to get married at SGOR on Saturday, but Hurricane Gustav is in the Carribbean!!! The guests are all leaving the states tomorrow, Thursday or Friday and I am really worried about everyone getting there! It looks like it should be gone from Jamaica by Saturday, but if no one can get there it is going to suck!
Everyone is asking how to proceed and I don't know what to tell them. I want to say find any way to get there because if Shawn and I are there then we are getting married!
Oh well... I guess I will see what happens...
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08-26-2008, 09:03 AM
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karma: 1 | Re: Hurricane Gustav
Oh, man, what a bummer! (A huge understatement, I know!) When I was watching the news last night I was wondering what I'd do if I was in your situation. I feel so bad for you, but please don't let it ruin your day. Don't forget what it's all about! (I know that's easy for me to say.) Hopefully everything will turn out just fine without any major problems. Good luck!!!
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08-26-2008, 09:05 AM
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#3 | | A.K.A. Mowife
Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 29 Location: Glassboro, NJ Wedding Date: November 9, 2007 Wedding Location: Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica
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karma: 4 | Re: Hurricane Gustav
Sorry that you have to deal with this so close to your wedding. Hurricanes are really unpredictable and I'm sure everything will turn out for your wedding. Did you use a TA? If so this is a time when they can come in handy. Direct your guests to your TA and have them get the latest news on flight delays, cancellations, and rebooking procedures. Tell them to check 24 hours prior to flight time. If you did not use a TA, they can call the airline directly but be prepared for long wait times.
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08-26-2008, 09:17 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 28 Location: Pennsylvania Wedding Date: August 16, 2008 Wedding Location: Sandals Grande -- Ochos Rios, Jamaica
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karma: 1 | Re: Hurricane Gustav
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! No words of advice for you, other than if you have a TA that now is when you really need to put them to work! Have you tried contacting the resort to see if they have any info?
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08-26-2008, 09:26 AM
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#5 | | Member
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karma: 1 | Re: Hurricane Gustav
I don't have a TA...
I talked to Darma and she said to just keep watching and have the guests call their airlines. US Air was no help to me. The flight has not been cancelled yet. I guess all I can do is wait and have all the guests call their airlines.
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08-26-2008, 11:25 AM
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#6 | | Full Member
Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 33 Location: Ingersoll, Ontario Wedding Date: January 22, 2009 Wedding Location: Riu Ocho Rios
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karma: 1 | Re: Hurricane Gustav
Its possible they may get you to re-schedule. I can't see them allow flights to go out when the hurricane is so near.
This happened to my cousin and they had to choose a different resort but the hurricane was a month or so ahead of their wedding so I am not sure in your case.
Call the airline and see if they could advise you.
Keeping my fingers crossed everything will work out for you.
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08-26-2008, 11:32 AM
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#7 | | Eric*a*licious*
Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Wedding Date: November 30, 2008 Wedding Location: Grand Palladium Palace, Punta Cana, D.R
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karma: 2 | Re: Hurricane Gustav
I hope everything works out for you and your guests. I have been keeping an eye on the hurricaine status lately, as our wedding is on the last offical day of hurricane season, and a lot of damage cold occur before we go!
My fingers are crossed for you and make sure you let us know how everything turns out for you.
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08-26-2008, 12:27 PM
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karma: 0 | Re: Hurricane Gustav
The best Caribbean site for keeping track of storms is Caribbean Hurricane Network - stormCARIB.com - Local Reports on Tropical Systems threatening the Caribbean Islands and Welcome to Weather Underground : Weather Underground They give a very balanced view of storms during hurricane season vs some of the hype from US stations and sites. They additionally have locals reporting in from the islands as well if you want to see what's going on. Welcome to Weather Underground : Weather Underground is very good tracking storms/depressions/waves etc. Go to the tropical/hurricane section for tracking estimates/strength and timings etc.
For guests leaving tomorrow or Thursday, they may want to call the airline today and get advice and see if the airline recommends changing to Friday arrival. The airline wants to avoid all of the standby flying that comes with canceled and postponed flights, you may find they can give your family members some direction. By the looks on Wunderground you should be fine for Friday and Saturday, but the airports may be closed on Thurs if the storm strengthens to a cat 1. Check with the hotel and airline today so you can beat all of those waiting until the last minute.
Good luck!
Krys
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08-26-2008, 01:09 PM
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#9 | | Full Member
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Carolina Wedding Date: September 1, 2008 Wedding Location: Beaches Boscobel, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
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karma: 2 | Re: Hurricane Gustav
I wish you the best of luck. I, too, have been watching the weather forcasts b/c we leave out on Saturday heading down although it seems it may be gone by then.
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08-26-2008, 01:12 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008 Age: 24 Location: Ottawa, ON Wedding Date: January 19, 2010 Wedding Location: Majestic Elegance, Punta Cana
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karma: 1 | Re: Hurricane Gustav
I'll start blowing east so maybe it will blow over Cuba or something instead (sorry to people getting married in Cuba) :P
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