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I always send a gift if I was invited. If I don't go to the wedding, I usually just order something off of their registry. If I do go, I give cash (so many people prefer that so they have something for their honeymoon). But, my FI said he never heard of sending a gift if you don't go to the wedding(...then again, he's the type of person who doesn't remember his mom's birthday and shops Christmas Eve, so I wouldn't go by what he does!) The DW brides that have already gotten married, do you find that people still send gifts if they don't come? I feel as if they don't because it's a DW, but I have no idea!

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen Jeez, Chandlyn should just join on here! That would save her alot of energy! Seriously! I know when she sees an email from one of us, she's probably like "what do they want now?!?"

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride ok.... headed out for round two!! I hope I find more I like today, wish me luck!!! I will post pictures when I get home... Good luck I can't wait to see the pics!

I just noticed when Heidi said it that you live in Philly...whereabout?

Quote: Originally Posted by Jerzzygirl If its possible to fly out of Atlantic city instead of Philly you could get a flight on spiritair. We decided NOT to go with the group priced on spirit because it was 100.00 more then if we booked it online ourselves. We paid 313.00 round trip and that includes all tax's. There explanation why the group prices were so much more was because group fares do not need to be paid in full until 60 days before, so for that convinence it was an extra 100.00, so we just decided to book on there website. I never even thought of AC...good idea! All of Mike's family lives in Jersey, so that may work out well if they decide to book it on their own. Thanks for the info!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jerzzygirl Well Chandlyn emailed me back. But it looks as if she just took it off the rius website. She did not answer my question about scanning and emailing the docs to her. I still am confused about what pages of each of our divorce papers I have to send. Just the Judges seal or all pages?I am confused about the name change papers too. (Since I have kept my exhusbands last name, and ofcourse this is different then my birth certifitcate) This is what she said. Hi Patty Please see the required documents below: 1- The following documentation is required: Notarized / certified copies of Birth Certificate Notarized / certified copies of divorce papers (If applicable) Notarized / certified copies of death certificate (If applicable) Documents stating name changes (If applicable) Notarized written parental consents (If below 21 years) Notarized copies of driver's licence or passport 2- Documents need to be sent and received at the hotel at least 30 days prior to your wedding day to the following address: Riu Ocho Rios Mammee Bay, St. Ann’s Bay St Ann JAMAICA Regards Chandlyn That is exactly what the website says. Why don't you try calling them? Then they would have to answer you right away!

I voted for #1...so pretty!

Welcome...another Jamaica bride...yeah! You will find tons of information here. Happy planning and let us know how we can help.

All of you girls are making me feel unhealthy and very hungry

Quote: Originally Posted by hln321 I haven't heard back from anyone else yet! So did All Wrapped Up: Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for contacting us. Each wedding is custom designed i.e. we determine with your help, all the pieces required for your wedding and create them according to your colour palate and type of flowers required. We are a full service design team so we take care of all flowers, large decor pieces, table arrangements, lighting, special linen such as chair covers, tiebacks, overlays etc. If you need only wedding party flowers - brides bouquet, bridesmaid etc. that can also be done and delivered by a courier to you at your hotel. We do a 1hour consultation with the bride at no cost. If you wish to then book your date with us we will prepare an estimate for your perusal. A 50% deposit is required at booking and the balance is paid 21 days before your wedding. Our cancellation fee is 25% of your estimate if you cancel within 60 days of your wedding date. I have attached our brochure for more info. You can email or ring me at 876-978-1211. Thanks again. Paula All Wrapped Up Kingston, Jamaica

Quote: Originally Posted by hln321 I haven't heard back from anyone else yet! Every Blooming Thing wrote me back: Congrats on your upcoming wedding. I would be thrilled to assist with your wedding but would need to know what setting you want. What are your preffered flowers, how many person you are expecting. What church are you considering. These are important information needed in order to give a quotation. Thanks for thinking of us. Regards, Ann-Marie Wyss

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen Lizz - if you don't mind me asking, how much did you book it for? Cuz my wedding is the day after you and we would proabaly fly out of Philly to. My TA quoted me $670!!! I told her to forget it, I would wait. then I looked online and I saw ones for like $350-700 and I wasn't even sure if that was a good price, but KNEW that $670 wasn't. Carly - Has your TA found any cheaper flights for you yet? Keep us updated. Definitely don't settle for $670!

Quote: Originally Posted by hln321 YAY!!! WOOOOHOOOO!!!! :0) Heidi - Let me know what florist you decide to use. I'm leaning towards Kreations Flowers, but need to talk to them more.

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen I am not certain, but I beleive it is. We chose it for the children (we both have neices and nephews that NEED to be there, and they are under 4!). And I have no doubt that when the time comes, it will be fine. It is just frustrating to try to get answers and they have none! I need to resolve to stop comparing Beaches to Riu! Cuz i can't change anything now. It would have been cool to knwo someone who was getting married at the same resort and the same day though I have 5 nephews under the age of 7, so I was definitely looking for somewhere kids could go. Beaches was my first choice b/c of the kids' activities, but our TA talked us into the RIU. It definitely would have been cool to get married at the same resort the day before you. But we'll have fun instead planning together!

We chose Jamaica because: 1. It is a relatively short flight from the east coast. 2. It is affordable for our guests. 3. We didn't want to do "traditional" b/c both of our dads have passed away. 4. Mike has been to 2 weddings there and loved it. 5. It seems like one big party and that's what we want our wedding to be!

I love love love the blue one, but I voted white b/c it's more "wedding" (and it's really cute too)!

Heidi, You are the best for doing all that! I want to get married at Beaches Boscobel now!!!!!

We registered at Target and Bed Bath & Beyond. They are both so easy to do. I actually did most of it online. Target is great b/c Mike and I have lived in our house for 3 years and don't need much traditional stuff, so we were able to get cool things like a bike stand, bar stools, etc.

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride So, since I haven't done this yet.... Do I have to get my ring appraised first, or do they go by what you paid for the ring... I had to send the appraisal in with the application. Mike got the appraisal when he bought the ring. You should ask Amos if he has it.

Quote: Originally Posted by tvt i have mine insured through Jewelers Mutual. The jeweler that we bought the ring from suggested it. Also Trisha's sister is a jeweler and said they were good. So we went for it! Same here! Our jeweler recommended Jewelers Mutual. They are pretty reasonable and cover the entire cost of the ring if it's lost/stolen.

Chandlyn just emailed me back. WE CAN USE OUTSIDE FLORISTS!!! My Question: Are outside florists allowed in or do we need to use Tai Flora? Her Answer: You can have an outside florist. Yeah

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen Awww, thanks Heidi. I would be grateful for whatever you can find. the pics on the website are not great at all. there are 12 pics of couples and they are all cheesy poses. I looked on trip advisor (I signed up to get a notice anytime a new review went on), but there aren't that many weddings on there! I even emailed a few peeps and no one emails me back! I know it will be fine, it is just, can I let it go until them?! hahahahaa. I am too anal and want to know everyything NOW, when I am sure that the end result will be fine. Carly, It must be hard b/c we're all talking about RIU all the time, but I'm sure you will have a great wedding. My FI went to a wedding at the Sandals in Ocho Rios and I think that is part of the Beaches He said it was awesome. My nephew is mad I didn't chose Beaches b/c isn't that the one with the huge waterslide?

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen I wish I chose the Riu! Beaches won't even send me pics or the photographers name or contact so they can show me their work themselves. And no 3rd party vendors are allowed in Beaches. There is no fees to pay to allow it. Very sad. :-( That is great for you guys though! Photos are the most important thing (after dress), in my opinoin anyway. Carly, It's still more than 9 months away...is there any way you could change it to the RIU? That would be so fun if we were both there at the same time!

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen Lizz - if you don't mind me asking, how much did you book it for? Cuz my wedding is the day after you and we would proabaly fly out of Philly to. My TA quoted me $670!!! I told her to forget it, I would wait. then I looked online and I saw ones for like $350-700 and I wasn't even sure if that was a good price, but KNEW that $670 wasn't. My TA used Air Jamaica and got the flight for $465, which includes taxes and transfers. I would go back to your TA and tell her what I got and see what she can do. If she can't do better, I would definitely shop around for another TA! $670 is WAY too much to pay.

Quote: Originally Posted by michelle08 I was wondering what you gals thought of these dresses? My colors are light pink and brown. The 2nd one is a little busy...but my flowers are daisy too... I like the first one...so cute!