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Quote: Originally Posted by JODEY Hi Therese, It must be an english thing ! I'm still getting used to some of the american terms but I'm getting there LOL !! Got to say - I love this forum !! I'm totally adicted!! Love the English phrases!! Keem them coming... I know, this forum is so easy to get addicted to!! Glad to have you here!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MoWife There are several tables set up with all types of tours and reps from all different companies at the Riu. However, I just used Lee's Tours for everything. They gave us a cell phone free of charge and if I decided the 2 of us wanted to go somewhere I called and a driver came and got us. When 7 of us wanted to go shopping I called and they came with a a van. And when 21 of us wanted to go to Dunn's River Falls, I called and 2 vans came. It was no problem! So there are several ways to do things there, but nothing beats service like Lee's! Oh and their vans and buses are brand new, clean, and air conditioned. Mo - Can you give me Lee's #? I know it may be on another thread but I can't find it? Thanks!

Have an awesome time Pouchie!!! Good luck with everything!! I'll be leaving 2 days after you get back so I can't wait to hear about it all!! Have fun!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by albianstar i didnt request either, however i liked the top just fine. It was more than enough room, and there was no one else in the resterant so if we wanted we could have taken the whole place over. also the beach bar remained open directly below the resterant, and since no one was around there it was basically our private bar. Thanks! I have another question... Did you have a DJ? If so, where did he set up, etc... Thanks so much for all your input albianstar - much appreciated!!!!!

Congrats & welcome!!

We booked a jr. suite - I'm going to hope that we can get upgraded to the full suite! If not, oh well, but it would be totally better. There is so much more room! Cross your fingers, we leave 3 weeks from today!!

Mo - I'm very sorry for your loss.

I was thinking of the Melia in the DR for my DW when I first started looking...it really looks beautiful. Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by JODEY I'm liking some high heeled sandles as we are getting married under a gazibo but I'm taking a fancy to soem of you gougeous bare foot sandles ! I love them !! I love how you talk - so cool!! I think I might start saying I fancy things?

Quote: Originally Posted by jmhein I have gone through THREE TA's! First one went on mat leave, second one was a nutjob and got fired. Third one is working out OK, but I agree, I really dont want to have a switcheroo on the wedding coordinator as well...! I will reply to Shally-Ann tonight and ask her politely what happened to Chandlyn, then I will let you all know.... Are you serious - 3rd TA That's crazy. Let us know what you find out...

Quote: Originally Posted by kitcatkit I had asked RIU weddings to confirm document requirements they re-directed my request to Shally-Ann at ROR. Is it possible they have a new coordinator? Oh, I hope she'll be sticking around for a few more weeks? This already happened to me with my TA half way through my planning...she took a leave of absence. Please don't let this happen again!! Maybe, she's just a new assistant - let's not get too worked up yet

That's really nice - i would definitely use it. How unique!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by jmhein Does anyone know who Shally-Ann is? I just wrote to Chandlyn to request a meeting time with her, and I got this back: Dear Janelle, Thank you for your email. It would be my pleasure to meet with you on Monday, February 11th at 9:00am. The wedding rehearsal we can schedule for Monday, February 11th at 5:30pm. If you should require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Warm Regards Shally-Ann Beckford Where did Chandlyn go? I am sure Shally-Ann is great, but I've been dealing with Chandlyn for the past year of planning, it's weird that this Shally-Ann is suddenly the one meeting me? Thoughts? Uh oh.... I have no idea who she is??

Congrats - I was so relieved after I picked a place. It was very stressful trying to figure out the perfect place!!

Quote: Originally Posted by pouchie I know I am starting to freak out!!! hehehe just so much to remember to pack. I bet the charges to get my luggage on the plane will be more then my wedding package!!LOL How exciting pouchie!! I can't imagine how anxious you must be. We leave 3weeks from today and I am already starting to sweat!! Good luck - can't wait to hear all about!

You can totally do whatever you want. We were originally going to have 2 & 2. However, fi's friend found out his wife is pregnant and they don't want to leave the country. Totally understandable. So I said no big deal just have your best man and I'll still have my moh & bridesmaid. So it's still going to be 2 on my side & one on his side. It's your wedding - don't think you have to follow a certain set of rules!

This is a really cute idea!!!

Ooh, great thread!!!

I'm not sure that they do weddings on Sundays in Jamaica...I thought I heard that in another post? Make sure you double check.

I'm wearing wedged heels!!

Quote: Originally Posted by albianstar I dont see why you couldnt pick if you want it up or downstairs if you are having a private reception, as they dont seat anyone else while your time slot. I didnt pre plan ANYTHING before i got to the resort LOL I just showed up and winged it. Yes I got my hair done a the salon - oh i lied - this is the 1 thing i pre arranged Was your reception upstairs or downstairs?

Quote: Originally Posted by GeminiLibra Thank you for the menu info. Another question I have is, are there waiters to serve you it's not buffet at the Plantation is it? Thanks again for your help, I'm so glad I found this website or I'd be lost! -Kristin I think its buffet for soup/salad & they bring out the entrees...Does anyone know this for sure?

Quote: Originally Posted by albianstar the plantation has 2 levels the main level is larger adn the 2nd level is going around the paremiter of the first so it looks down on it... so just have the reception on hte first lavel and you will have a lot more room. sorry i dont have any pics of the main level 4 u Can we pick whether we want our private reception on the main level or upstairs?

Quote: Originally Posted by JessicaLovesBrian oh, it's just a piece of stretchy material you wear over you pre-pregnancy pants while pregnant. it's so you can still wear pants that don't quite button up anymore. sort of transition between your regular clothes and maternity clothes. Gotcha... thanks for the input!!

Congrats & welcome!!! There is a ton of Jamaica brides on here & a ton of info. Happy planning!!!