RiuORBride2B

I have been scouring the internet for dresses and have found suppliers in Ontario (I only looked for Ontario) for Watters (one of my faves) Watters | Find Your Watters Dress At A Store Near You Apparently there is also a David's Bridal just over the border in Buffalo I'll post more if I find any

Ok, lets see if this works. This is the palm tree I am looking for

Thanks, I'll give it a try

I am definately going to keep my eye on this thread. Thanks for starting it. BTW I am totally anti-crafting and I went to a craft store this morning, see what is happening after becoming addicted to this site. All you crafty people and DIY projects.

how did you get the photos to show up in your message? For the life of me I can't figure it out.

Ok, here are some photos. I totally apologize about the attachment, I am always the one complaining about not being able to open the attachments b/c I don't have enough points. I couldn't figure out how to put the pics in the body of the message, but as soon as I figure it out (or someone tells me how) I will post them so everyone can see them. Closer to the end of the attachment there are pics that show flowers and the gazebos and set up on the beach. I will post those in another thread as well.

Ok, I have received some information about the photographer from another person on this forum (she gave the ok to post this info). -------------------------------------------------------------------------- My name is Michael, I´m the head photographer and shop manager and I´m in charge of all the weddings. I´m german nationality and live in Jamaica since that time the hotel started. We are in charge since the opening in Oct 2005 and we have done more than 300 weddings already since that time As you can see with the attached pictures (following in two seperate emails), we experienced a lot of different situations with our guests and that made us to be very flexible to your demands as far as professional photography or videography is concerned. Some reasons why to take us as your professional photographer...besides the attached pictures (following in two seperate emails)...: We know our way around, we know how to deal with the tropical light or the tropical clouds. We know the best places to get the nicest pictures and we don´t have "battery issues"... We are neutral while all of your party want to party after a little while.... we shoot a lotof pictures - around 160-250...differs from the size of the party, the mood of the bride and the groom and how many actions and situations we see... There is a lot to choose from and you really can take the best ones (f.e. from group shots) we feel and work like entertainers ...we make everybody smile on this "NO PROBLEM"-ISLAND Jamaica, because when it come to pictures, people are mostly different from their natural way to behave.... I think we are a very good partner for your destination wedding over here. We have a nice PHOTOSHOP in the hotel, where we can meet and continue with all questions as soon as you arrive on the Island. Please don´t hesitate to ask us again if some questions remain open - already from home - but there are a few things I would like to let you know already by now: Please note, that prices on the RIU website which do not match with our pricelist, are not authorised by my company and therefore are not valid (they have never been). No arrangements need to be done prior to your arrival but we do not take responsibility if services are no longer available if the basic package (necessary for Free & Classic weddings) as well as extra bookings (like DVD or extra hours) are not arranged within 24 hours prior to the wedding time. Please also take into consideration that the time included in the wedding package purchased by the hotel (45 min) starts at the time given on the papers by the weding department. Any delays in appearance will be charged as extra hours if requested. Due to a very close timetable with the weddings at the Property, some extensions might not be possible if not arranged earlier ( we just simply need to do the next wedding then,otherwise we would get a second photographer to stay with you) Please note that no other professional photographer or videographer is allowed to work on the property due to the contract I have with RIU as a seperate company. Prices are subject to change without further notice PHOTOSHOP @ RIU Hotel Ocho Rios Mammee Bay, Ocho Rios, St.Ann Jamaica, W.I. skype-name leoberlin2894 (Internet - telephone without charge, requires ADSL+Headset) Office Jamaica +1876-9721128 Fax Jamaica +1876-7949786 cell Jamaica +1876-4338776 Address Jamaica RIU Hotel Ocho Rios Mammee Bay, Ocho Rios St.Ann, Jamaica Email [email protected] [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel /Photoshop Wedding Packages 2007 All HOTEL WEDDING PACKAGES (Free-,Classic-,Royal-,Caprice Wedding Package) include: •photographers presence at ceremony & short reception at beach / gazebo (together up to 45 min) •Pictures of Cake cut (after dinner at night) ---------------------------------------------------- The ROYAL WEDDING PACKAGE includes additional: •8 prints 6x8†colour •Same 8 pics as digital Negatives on CD •wedding album for 4x6â€prints (with the purchase of 24 pictures) The CAPRICE WEDDING PACKAGE includes additional: •12 prints 6x8†colour •Same 12 pics as digital Negatives on CD •4 prints 4x6†black & white •wedding album for 4x6â€prints (with the purchase of 24 pictures) ---------------------------------------------------- Additional purchases PHOTO If photographer’s presence is required longer than 45min, we offer: •any extension of time* per hour US$ 90 •*can be taken also in two parts, like 30 min prior to wedding ceremony and f.e. 30 min after After the wedding, you choose out of a large variety of pictures: •1st pictures included in the hotel package (for Royal & Caprice packages only) •2nd the additional purchases of prints and / or negatives • Additional single prints / files •extra print 4x6†colour/ black & whiteUS$ 08 •extra print 6x8†colour/ black & white US$ 11 •extra print 8x10†colour/ black & white US$ 19 •extra digital Negative (high resolution file)US$ 15 Additional Packages •24 Prints 4x6†colour/ black & white US$160 •24 Prints 6x8†colour/ black & white US$240 •24 digital Negatives (high resolution file)US$ 220 •24 prints 4x6†colour/ black & whiteUS$ 350 Plus same 24 pictures as digital negatives on CD •24 prints 6x8†colour/ black & whiteUS$ 420 Plus same 24 pictures as digital negatives on CD •48 Prints 4x6†colour/ black & white US$280 •48 Prints 6x8†colour/ black & white US$410 •48 digital Negatives (high resolution file) US$350 •48 prints 4x6†colour/ black & whiteUS$ 550 Plus same 48 pictures as digital negatives on CD •48 prints 6x8†colour/ black & whiteUS$ 690 Plus same 48 pictures as digital negatives on CD PHOTO ALBUM •Photo Album ( can hold up to 40 prints 4x6â€) US$ 10 Additional purchases VIDEO •DVD: Edited & Dubbed *US$ 300 Includes: •Videographer`s presence (separate person) at ceremony & short reception at beach / gazebo (together up to 45 min) •DVD Editing within 1 day •Own music added if required and music-CD available right after wedding •DVD lasts up to 20-25 min playtime •Playable at all region codes •DVD: extra hour/s *US$ 95

here, I hope this works.

thanks, I like the double palm tree, but I am looking for one like what Sarah used. She posted it here: Sarah's misc pics and planning stuff- LOOONNNGGG. I know I've seen it on other signatures, but darned if I can find it.

Hi All, I am attempting to create my own logo, but I am having trouble finding the vintage-y looking palm tree so many of you have. Anyone know where to find it?

OK, so I just took my own advice and looked up Beaches on Trip Advisor and found quite a few wedding reviews, all very positive. Don't worry, you'll be in Jamaica, what more do you need than a sandy beach and a drink in your hand.

You should try looking on trip advisor for pics of weddings at Beaches. I found quite a few pics of weddings at Riu on there. There may also be some reviews and/or comments to look at.

I love the BM dresses, where did you (they) get them?

Arghh, points again!

I wish I had enough points to open all of your attachments. I guess I will have to bookmark this page until I have accumulated enough points. Arghhh, points!

Can I ask aproximately how much you spent on each bag (stuff included)?These are a great idea, but I can see the budget gettting out of control with all the little things.

I am totally not a crafty person, but I think I may be able to do this. Just cutting and pasting. My friends make a scrapbook for each of us when we get married. I will have to get them to put these pages in there as well. Great idea.

Thanks for posting those quotes. I may have to make use of some of your hard work.

Wow!!!! I only dream that I will be able to do all of this

What great ideas. Anyone know how I can mark this page so I can find it when I need to "borrow" all of these ideas?

I actually posted this question in another thread, but I think it deserves its own. Does anyone have any pics of the flower and/or gazebo/arch options available at the Rio Ocho Rios? I am also curious about the "in-house" photographer, anyone been in touch with him? Or alternatively, is anyone using outside sources for any of these things? I know most of the Riu Brides 2B are not getting married until next year, but by what I've read so far you are all ahead of the ball and extremely organized.

hey there, does anyone have pics of the flower and arch/gazebo options available? I am really curious to see what is offered with the packages.

Hi There, We are just in the initial planning stages right now, we will be booking by the end of this month. Thanks for the link to the Jamaica Riu Brides thread. I will be saving the map. What time is your wedding going to be? I am contemplating either an afternoon wedding with a lunch off site or the last wedding of the day and straight to the resautant and disco. Any suggestions?

Hi all, I am planning to get married at the end of June / beginning of July 2008 at Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Looking for some good ideas and looking forward to see reviews and pics from other Riu brides. Crystal