TammyWright

jessalyn, that sound pretty expensive...i bought my dress and got it altered at saks and it was about $500...i had it taken in, shortened and a bra sewn it.

i have a $100 gift card at z-gallery..does anyone want to buy it from me for $50.00?

your best bet would be to contact the hilton to see if they do something like this because i am not sure if you are allowed to grill on any of the public beaches.

YAY!!! we want details...can't wait to look at pics...you look gorgeous...i can't wait to see the rest of the pics

you're still doing ok...i have a client and member of the forum getting married at edr in may and they only booked the location etc. mid january, sent of the STD and just sent out the invitations and they have a big group...like 80 people. if you need any of EDR's menues, etc. i posted them on this board but i can also email them to you. [email protected] if you do a search in the RM accomodations forum there is a bunch of info on EDR. it is a beautiful place to get married.

ahha...your "blue question mark" is my "red x"...it looks like something is wrong with the photobucket acct that is hosting the pics...can you check that they are in your account ok...also there is a size restriction on pics so that might cause problems...

i've never seen this before...can you take a screen shot and send it over to me.

Quote: Originally Posted by leigh miller im currently talking to a couple about shooting their 2008 wedding at Carneros Inn. i had never heard of it until this inquiry so thought i should share it with those napa brides here. i think its a pretty new place and very unique. its such an amazing place for a wedding. or even a romantic getaway leigh, hopefully by 2008 I will be out of san francisco and in marin so i will be close!

i'm like ann...we paid for the ceremony, welcome dinner, most group events and my parents trip but that was it.

i think it is not a bad idea to open a cc form wedding expenses with either miles or rewards to make your big purchases (room block deposit, etc.) mbna.com chase.com both have a really great card out right now...no interest for 6 months -1 year then low interest and points.

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i thought they could book at the different resorts but just stagger the time...i think they have more than 1 event a day for all 4 resorts. it will be really ahrd to get a weekend day for nov. alot of them seem to be pretty booked. what other resorts are you interested in?

Quote: Originally Posted by gkashmira I know a lot of hotels do it differently but here was my experience... For the Hilton is Cabo we put down I think 10% of the estimated total amount that was going to be paid to hold the rooms. Then as people book their rooms they've been asked to put down one nights stay to guarantee the reservation. In the end our deposit goes towards our master bill for the wedding reception. that is very standard...the dep. amount is either a percentage or a flat $xxx per room.

what about the other GP's...there are 4 resorts there?

i cannot wait for her to get baack...she is so thorough and creative that i know she had a fabulous event.

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Quote: Originally Posted by Susan101207 You're definitely in the right place. This is a great forum. The girls here have been amazing. Too bad we're spread all over the country. It would be so much fun to actually be able to get together. I think they know more about my wedding than my MOH! the chicago girls got together and then they did a boudoir session together... some so cal girls are getting together and some san diego gals are going to have a boudoir session soon... if you want a GT, just post one and i am sure people will respond.

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak Cool, that helps. If this is the pricing and I misunderstood, maybe I can just block a small number and then add on as needed before the block fills / expires. Thanks Tammy! that is definitely one way to do it...or you can get a new cc w/ 0% interest rate just for the block...then people will book and pay their $$ so your deposit will just go towards paying for your room...when everyone books, the balance of the unused deposit will be creidted back to you...so you are using your cc as a loan. even better if your cc has miles or rewards.

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak So let me ask you this--- For example, when a block of 10 rooms is established at say 160 pp/night and it takes 4 months to book all of those rooms, will that same couple get the same 160 pp/night rate apply to the new block they reserve, or is it subject to negotiation/increase? of course it all depends on how the contract is structured but usually the rate is fixed whether booked at the beginning of the group block period or the end...the only time it may go up is if you run out of rooms or the booking was done pass the deadline....but even then, if the hotel still has a bunch of rooms left, they will let it slide at your same rate.

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak Wow! I never heard that. Guess I mis-understood some posts along the way. And I now think I should check with my TA to make sure I'm understanding correctly.... i would check...i would actually ask to see the contract...when you do a group block, you usually sign a contract...just to cover your bases.

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak Just to be clear--- are they telling you $200 per room? Or $200 per block (of say, 10 rooms). If it's per room, they're high. There's no way anyone would pay that up front. If it's per block of 10 rooms, that isn't bad. Our block of rooms will be $200, but if we fill 90%, they take our $200 and put it toward our stay. If we don't make 90%, we lose $100 and get $100 back. For me, I thought it was much better to lose $100 to get everyone to stay at the resort with us, than to deal with griping about people having to pay day pass rates to attend the wedding. Plus, any gripes for travel mis-haps when they book on their own. actually mikki, $200 per room to block it is pretty standard...so if someone wanted to block 10 rooms they would put a deposit of $2000...of course this is not a definite number but i use it as a rough estimate...it sounds like alot but if you are staying a few nights (7) it is sort of like paying now but being able to hold the room. most individual bookings have you put $100 or more as a deposit so it would be pretty surprising to have a resort block a bunch of rooms, for so little $$. i guess every contract is different...but i have done dozens of room blocks and most range in the $100-200 per room deposit. i have done a few w/o any deposit but they were done as a favor to me.

if you are staying at a more popular resort blocking rooms is always your best option. 1. rooms are blocked off for your guests. 2. the rate is fixed (you will see hotel rates go up alot the nearer the wedding date). 3. alot of resorts will give you "perks" for group blocks (ex. site visit, champagne cocktail party, VIP status, upgraded honeymmon suites) most of the blocks i have done have not been specific on the days needed to book...they have been really flexible with me and my brides.

welcome...there are a ton of SJD brides here...let us know how we can help.

Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride I swear if there was anyway that I could lose 70 pounds by that date I would do fly out to Cali and do this. Not like I couldn't use the sunshine!!!! Why do I stuff my face with food all day long? LOL. -Glenda i would do it too if i did not look like i have a basketball under my shirt...