Beaches Sandy Bay Brides Unite

[beachesSB1412]

Hello ladies - I am going to be married at Beaches Sandy Bay in Negril, Jamaica on 1-4-12.  They are going through a complete renovation that should be completed later this year - YEAH!  I figured Beaches Negril has a bridal thread so why not start our own for Sandy Bay!

I would love to hear about your experiences w/ the on site coordinators - Chloe from Montego Bay that is helping me in the planning stages has been awesome!

I would also like to hear from ladies that just did the 30min reception - did you bring your own music, was it lame - do you wish you had splurged.

Has anyone utilized the steel drummer - was he worth it?  Do you choose the music he plays?

Thanks ladies!

Nicole

[CBREWSTER]

Over half of my guest will be staying at Beaches Sandy Bay so I will let you know how it goes. I think I am going to try the steel drummer so I will also give you feed back on that. I am a little worried about the condition of the resort because trip advisor has some pretty mixed reviews.

[beachesSB1412]

I know what you mean.  I too have heard some bad - but more good than bad.  When are you going because my TA/friend is going in February and meeting w/ Chloe the WC and she is also going to take a bunch of pics of the upgrades/renovations!  If there is anything you are interested in seeing let me know (although I have a long list of things I want pics of - lol).

PS - Chloe told me today that we could use starfish for the fower-girl and if we ask on-site WC she will arrange for them to be picked up after the ceremony at no extra cost!  Can you believe it? - something FREE - lol.

[CBREWSTER]

LOL! That is great I am interested in seeing the actuall conditions of the rooms and bathrooms. That seems to be what everyone complains about the most from  the reviews I have read. It would be great to see a pic so if I need to tell some of my super pickey guests to say at Beaches Negril. My wedding is not til 07/22/11.

[beachesSB1412]

I'll keep you posted - hopefully I can have some pics by mid-Feb.  I will for sure have some verbal info soon after she returns the 1st part of Feb.  I'm hoping they are ditching the bright, bold color scheme.  I know from Chloe my WC, she has said that they have added a club Liquid and Xbox garage for kiddos.

[CBREWSTER]

Thanks so much! Can't wait to hear the news!

[beachesSB1412]

My TA/friend is leaving Friday for Jamaica.  I have given her a looong list of my pics request and asked her to pick up some brochures, postcards, etc.  I hope to be able to share them in about 1 1/2wks or so.  Sure wish I was going with her, lol.

[Tennyt1]

you know that you can call the Jamaica tourist board and they will mail you brochures for free.

 

Originally Posted by beachesSB1412 

My TA/friend is leaving Friday for Jamaica.  I have given her a looong list of my pics request and asked her to pick up some brochures, postcards, etc.  I hope to be able to share them in about 1 1/2wks or so.  Sure wish I was going with her, lol.

[sandybaybride1]

did you post review of your wedding at beaches sandy bay???

[CBREWSTER]

Information I saw on facebook "We Love Beaches Sandy Bay"  that I thought might come in handy. It was from Mark-

 

The following changes were made to the weekly events calendar:

-Sandals Select Luncheon moved from Thursdays to Wednesdays
...-Beach J’ouvert activity now takes the form of a Picnic on the lawns (Thursdays by the Ixora Lawn). The programme still includes centralized beach activities.
-Romance in the Garden†- Entertainment Activity each Wednesday evening by the Ixora Gardens. Guests are entertained for the evening by Moses Beckford, while enjoying Beringer wines. The event also includes our Chocolate buffet.
-Managers Beringer Wine and Cheese Cocktail Party time changed to 5:30pm every Monday.
-Thursday Night - White Night “Charity Casino†with proceeds going towards the Sandals Foundation.

The following product improvements were made:

-Sundowner blue canvas roof replaced with new canvas. New colour is sand.
-New Awning placed by Bayside walkway and Piano and Billiards Terrace Area.
-Fixtures with New Beaches Logo (red) placed behind the Front Desk as well as the resort main entrance.
-Whirlpool that adjoins main pool was re-piped and re-tiled. Whirlpool now has hydrotherapy jets.
-Recycle bins (for plastic only) erected around the resort, as part of on-going Environment, Health and Safety efforts.
-Restrooms by the Piano and Billiards Lounge were expanded to now include separate male and female areas.