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Congrats! It sounds like you had a great time (with the exception of your room being robbed...horrible!). Thanks for the wonderful review!

Quote: Originally Posted by md_ocr Lizz, who are you using for your florist Cherie, yes, can you send the bouquet arrangement to me. Thanks so much I wasn't thrilled with the flowers that RIU offers (or their prices!), so I emailed a bunch of florists that I found online in the Jamaican yellow pages and got quotes from them. I am going with Kreations Florists. They are very reasonable, can get me the flowers I want (gerber daisies) and tend to get back to me a lot faster than Chandlyn (lol!). Their email address is: [email protected]. The woman that I am working with is Kerry Patterson. I was also considering All Wrapped Up, but their prices were higher. Here is their info: [email protected] and the person is Paula Fenton.

Quote: Originally Posted by Cherie I just wonder at the conflicting information! It all comes from the same source (Chandlyn), unless getting it third party changed the message, or maybe I misunderstood? Thank you for the offer Lizz, I think I'll let my TA talk to Chandlyn and see what comes of it. Maybe in the near future I may take you up on your offer if things are unresolved? Let us know what happens! Just so you know... On page 3 of this thread, I have listed all of the menus that Chandlyn sent me, along with the prices: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-brides-3.html

Quote: Originally Posted by Cherie I'm trying to compare what other brides have been quoted and what we are quoted. For example, Chandlyn quoting my travel agent $50 per head for dinner at the Plantation Restaurant. I thought perhaps there was an additional charge due to the difference in dates, as I knew there was an included menu (thanks Lizz!!). I wasn't sure and just want to be knowledgeable about what I should and shouldn't be paying for!! ps. My travel agent sent me a huge selection of the bouquets available...would anyone need this? The costs for the dinner at Plantation that I was given range from $25-35 per person for the buffets. It was only when I directly asked her if there was a "free" menu that she said there was. I have all 3 menus with the prices written on them that I can send you, Cherie, so you can show them to your TA. Thanks for the bouquet offer. I'm actually using an outside florist though!

Very tough choice! I picked #1, I like it the best (but the rest are great too!). By the way, I don't think I've ever seen your dress...I LOVE IT!!!

Great find, Julie! Thanks!!!

to the forum! Sounds exciting!!! Let us know how we can help!

I recommend it as well. It takes a lot of stress off of you!

Quote: Originally Posted by Cherie Hi everyone, but can I ask a quick question? Sorry it's off topic! Has anyone noticed when booking the same venues, and entertainment as others that the price quoted varies? For example, bookings in January vs. a bride getting married in May (possibly due to peak season)? Thanks for any input! Cherie It seems to me like the prices seem to be the same overall. Have you noticed anything specific?

They look great, Shelley!

to the forum! Do you have an idea of where or when you are getting married?

Wow! They are both beautiful! I can't believe you got that one for $76!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by IrieBride08 Lizz, I think you're doing very well. You've been communicating with Chandlyn, nailing down details, etc. Don't worry! If anything, I'm using you for inspiration in my planning cuz I haven't spoken to my coordinator since I booked my wedding! I'm using input from you and the other RIU brides to help me start formulating my communications with my coordinator! I completely relate to feeling pulled in so many directions. (Weddings, homebuying, interviewing.) It can be nervewracking! I am also in the process of purchasing a home with my FI, I have a mega project due at work by the close of this year AND am going be responsible for running the press room at our annual meeting ONE WEEK before my wedding! I think I'll be insane come April! We have your back here! Rant away...it's my turn next!!! Thanks, that makes me feel a lot better! Feel free to rant, it helps!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by IrieBride08 I bought my dress for $350. They inadvertently marked the wrong price on the dress and had to honor it! (Orig $979, supposed to be on sale for $599.) Wow! That's awesome!

to the forum! It sounds like you have a great idea of what you want. Let us know how we can help!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege Next on my list is getting the stupid confirmation from the resort!! After that we have to book our travel and get our save the dates out. And we NEED to decide on our bridal party! What's next for you? Did you meet with your TA yet? Did you decide on your STDs? I don't know what's next for me... I think I need to wait to find out exactly how many people are coming before doing anything else.

Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege Just to let you know... your panicking makes me panic! My wedding is a month before yours! AHHH! I suppose it's my own fault. I keep looking at check lists and realizing the only thing I have done is my engagement photos and I bought my dress. That's not good! I think we both have awhile, it's just that today it's seeming like it will never get done. What is next on your list to be done?

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride you really do have a lot of time.... I am less than 2 months away and have just been doing my DIY's for about a month now.... You will be fine, is there anything we can help you with? I can't think of anything, but thanks for the offer. I know you're so crazy with your own, it's so soon! I just keep doing unnecessary things (like debating if I should get that purse...lol) instead of stuff I should be doing.

I just looked and saw that my wedding is in 7 months and 3 weeks. Ok, I know it's awhile away, but I'm starting to feel like I have nothing done (especially compared to all of your awesome DIY projects!). I'm also in the process of selling our house and buying a new one and interviewing for a new job!!! I am starting to feel like I'm in 10 places at once and I haven't had time to finish anything I start...ahhhh!!!! Oh yeah, I'm also in charge of planning my 10 year high school reunion which is in November and I'm a bridesmaid in a wedding in 2 weeks and have basically been in charge of planning everything for her bachelorette party! Just needed to vent...thanks!

to the forum! Happy planning!!!

to the forum! I'm getting married at the RIU Ocho Rios in Jamaica next May. Let me know how I can help you!

to the forum! Happy planning!!!!

That cookie is so cute, your dog looks a lot like mine! How cool you get all that Sephora stuff too...nice!

to the forum! I don't have any info about either of those locations, but wanted to say hi anyway! Happy planning!!!

It sounds like you're all set. Have an awesome time. How exciting!!!!