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I didn't ship anything b/c I was told that they could not be help responsible for receiving it. I brought down TONS of stuff, which was a pain, but worth it for my peace of mind. I put together my OOT bags in my hotel room with the help of my sisters. My guests arrived on 4 different days, so I went down to the lobby when they got there and handed them out. If I didn't catch them in the lobby, the front desk told me what their room # was and I delivered them myself. I think the charge for them to deliver the bags is $2.00 per bag.

My wedding was at 4:00 and I had Michael come to my room at 3:15 to get pics of me and my BMs. The ceremony was over by 4:20 I think and there was still plenty of sun for pictures.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ellipse22 Lizz - What type of wedding package did you have? I have purchased the Royal package..which apparently includes decorations. I'm not getting married on the beach - I've chosen the gazebo for a bit more privacy etc. I had the Free Package. I didn't want a lot of flowers or decorations, so I added on the chuppah with tulle for $150 and that's about it.

Congrats!!!! He is just perfect!

It was so nice to meet you down at ROR!!!! I hope you had a wonderful wedding. We checked out at noon on Monday, so I didn't get a chance to come down to see it. I can't wait to hear all about it.

Quote: Originally Posted by cantwaittobemrs Lizz bit off subject, but how much did you pay for the arch? Yours is so nice, and I really want something behind us, but don't want to pay a fortune... Thanks! I just wanted something very simple. I believe it was $150.

You looked amazing!!!!! I'm glad we ran into each other, it was so nice to meet you. Congrats again!!!!!!!

I am so sorry that you had a not-so-great experience, but you handled it amazingly well. I don't know if I could have been that laid back. You looked absolutely beautiful. Congrats!!!!!!!!

Your pictures are so great!!!!! You looked amazing and I love your BMs dresses!

Thanks for all of the nice comments girls! I loved my dress so much, but I think I lost a few pounds during the week while I was there, so it was a little big on top and I kept pulling it up all day. We ended up having 83 guests, which was so great. Being able to hang out for a week with our families and different groups of friends was definitely the best part of having a DW.

Quote: Originally Posted by lauren c. now what happens to the other 940+? I have them all on a CD here with the copyright plastered across them, so I have to sort through and let him know which ones to touch up and he'll send me a new CD with the pictures I chose on it.

Quote: Originally Posted by jmhein Lizz, you're so smart to look through the pics that way! I didnt really know that was an option, and we spent an entire afternoon of our vacation in the photoshop trying to choose 100 pictures!! I didn't realize it either until Mike was bitching about looking at them after 20 minutes and Michael let us know it was an option. Seriously we would have been there for 4 hours looking at them, so I'm happy he offered it.

The photographer took 952 pictures and I didn't feel like looking through them at the resort, so I quickly chose a few (without checking to see if everyone is smiling etc.). These are the ones he gave me on CD before I left: During the ceremony: With my MOH (sister) and BM (new BIL) signing the marriage certificate: The wedding party: The looking-at-our-rings shot: Groom's family: My family: All of our guests: Me kissing Mickey (my nephew's favorite stuffed animal): My DH & I being introduced into the reception:

Yay!!!! You're back, Carly!!!! I can't wait to hear all about it!

Quote: Originally Posted by chicklet Which package did you choose? I had the Free Package and added the flowers, photographer and other stuff onto it.

Have a great time tonight!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to hear all about it (and of course see pics)!

So exciting!!!! I can't wait to hear what it is!

I got married at 4:00 and there were tons of people around watching, but it didn't really bother me. All of these random people were taking pics of me, which I thought was pretty funny because why would they want pictures of someone they don't know, but whatever. I didn't notice them at all during the ceremony b/c I was so focused on what I was doing, but afterwards I saw them. Also a couple of my guests took pics of all of these Jamaican vendors (the guys who sell pot to you when you're in the water) sitting on rocks watching the ceremony smoking cigarettes which is funny. Afterwards Michael the photographer kept yelling at people who were walking behind us b/c they were in the shots.

I got a bouquet from Riu and it was GORGEOUS...dark pink gerber daisies and white roses. But it was $174. So I only got it for myself. My 8 BMs carried parasols. There was no way I was paying for 8 more of those bouquets! I also ordered our moms corsages, which were $21 each and very nice. I got white orchids for my hair and I forget how much they were, but they were very pretty.

We just got back and we also used Michael. I'm happy with our choice. Like some have said, the pictures are not as creative and stunning as some of the photographers here on the forum, but they worked for me. In my review I said that I wish we did some more photos with better poses, but that was totally my fault because I really rushed Michael (I hate pictures and just wanted to get them done so I could go hang out with my guests). We had the Classic package which was $180 I think. I added 4 hours to the package, which was $70/hour. He came to my room to get pics of me and my bridesmaids before the ceremony, went to the ceremony and cocktail hour with us, then stayed til about halfway through the reception. We got 10 prints before we left and he gave me a CD with all of the 952 pictures that he took. I still have to look through them all and decide which ones I want. Once I decide, I can email him and he will edit those pics and mail me a CD with the high-resolution pics. I could have done it down there, but I didn't feel like spending my vacation sitting in his office looking through them. Overall, I think Photoshop was a great choice for us.

Ann, I'm so happy for you, Paul & Gwen!!!!!! Congrats again!

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!! for all of your good wishes girls!

Quote: Originally Posted by amandalovesryan Lizz, I hope that you had as much fun as I did! i hope that the rain stopped! It was nice to meet you! i saw your king of the ring shirts on the boys and they looked so cute and I saw your girls carrying their bags everywhere! can't wait to hear from you! It was so nice to meet you too!!!! That's funny you saw the boys with their shirts, I think that was the day of the rehearsal (Thursday) when they were wearing them.

Yay!!! It sounds like it was perfect. I wish we were both back at the ROR now, I miss it so much. Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't think there is any way that Mike and I could have gotten married without living together beforehand. IMHO, I think I couldn't have possibly have gotten to know him as well as I do without living with him. Buying our houses together and owning a dog together, as well as all of the small everyday things, have taught us so much about one another and have definitely strengthened our relationship. BUT 2 of my best friends didn't live with their DHs before they got married and they are doing great, so I think it's different for every couple.