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Yes, ROR provides you with beach towels. When you check in, you will be given a beach towel card. When you go to the beach, you'll go to the towel "hut", turn in your card & get a towel. In order to get your card back, you'll have to turn the towel back in at the end of the day. You do this everyday & anytime you want fresh towels. My group never had a problem & we were usually given as many towels as we asked for. I've heard before that they are only supposed to give out 2 towels per person. When you check out, you must turn the card back in or allegedly they charge you some type of fee.

I agree with Betsy! All of your pics are amazing!

I hope all goes well & you leave with the dress of your dreams! Definitely let us know how it goes & you know that pics are a must. I can only imagine the insanity of the day!

We were members for 1 year, but have since re-sold. DH thought it was a great idea to join thinking that it was a $ saver. I was very hesitant & didn't want to join but it was useful as we used our first set of points for our Hawaii HM. But the more I thought about it, I kept telling him that it just wasn't necessary. For one, I'm the type that doesn't like to be told where I have to stay when I go on vacation. I like to do my own research & find my own accomodations. As you know, going with a timeshare, you're limited to staying at the resorts that they are affiliated with. But what happens when the 1 or 2 resorts that they have aren't to your liking or the reviews are less than favorable? Then you're stuck! KWIM? Yes, you can possibly stay at another resort by exchanging your points, But what happens when that resort isnt available? Second, the point system was a downside. Peak time, vs off peak time, length of the vacation where longer vacations & nicer resorts equals more points, it was all a bit much. We thought it would be useful for planning vacations with both of our families but as you know, the larger the accomodations that you need, the more points you have to have. So, long story short, we got out. I know this sounds like a negative review, but its just my honset opinion & our story. Initially it sounded like a great opportunity & a big money saver. In reality, it just didn't work out the way we that we had planned & we found that we would not be using it the way that we thought we would.

Thanks for all of your responses! Its been fun reading about everyone's habits & I definitely have to share these results with DH cuz he sure had me thinking I was crazy & in the minority! He was soooo WRONG! LOL

Awww Jaime, you'll be fine! If this is the first wedding related "freakout" that you've had, with 3 months to go, I'd say you were good! I probably had more than a few breakdowns during my planning and can recall many outbursts of crying. And no, DH didn't understand exactly why I was crying & really didn't know what he was supposed to do! He did listen & knew that it was all wedding stress so that did help. But like you, I felt funny going to him about it. Anyway, don't worry. Like you said, you've had alot going on lately & you should just chalk this is up to normal, wedding stress, that unfortunately, brides get the pleasure of experiencing!!! Danielle's suggestion was great regarding making a list of things to do so you know exactly where you're at. Everything will fall into place soon enough. Finish your wine, get all the crying out & start fresh tomorrow!

I really like that idea Savannah! It is sooo not cheesy & it would work perfectly. I also love how the broom came out. You'll definitely have to post pics when you're done decorating it. It will make a nice keepsake for you to bring back home. I can't believe you kept the fab four from us all of this time!!! How could you?? They are adorable!

As far as I know, you can only rent the disco from 9pm to 11pm & it would be private. It opens up to the rest of the public at 11pm. At the time of my wedding, it was $250 and the DJ/open bar/bartender was included. I believe it is more than $250 now. It may be $250 p/hour, not really sure. You should check with Chandlyn regarding 2009 pricing.

Welcome to BDW & congrats on being a ROR bride! Happy planning.

Here are some threads that may help you out. Definitely do a search for anything with ROR in it & you should find more information as well as the latest wedding reviews. I went with the Semi-Private reception at Mammee Bay & used the Disco and we really loved both. Many other ROR brides have gone with the free Semi-Private reception and Disco as well and enjoyed it. The prices for the Disco have changed for 2009 so you may have to send an email to Chandlyn for the exact pricing or maybe you'll find that info in the threads below. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t33547 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t35120 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t34017

I went to IHOP the other day & saw this. Figured those of you who love IHOP pancake's would like the heads up. IHOP National Pancake Day - February 24, 2009 "Join IHOP to celebrate National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 24th, 2009. From 7am to 10pm, we'll give you one free short stack (three) of our famous buttermilk pancakes. All we ask is that you consider making a donation to support local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network, or other local charities." **There is a limit of one free short stack per guest. The offer is valid at participating restaurants for dine-in only while supplies last and is not valid with any other offer, special coupon or discount.

Congratulations Angel. Have a wonderful trip & an amazing wedding day!!!! Can't wait for your return with your review & pics!

I used Vista Print & got folded note cards for free. I just uploaded our monogram & used that as the design for the face of the card & then wrote a welcome note on the inside of the card. I was very happy with them & couldn't beat that they were free. If you were looking for something smaller than the folded note card, you could always try using their business cards or the small postcards.

Quote: Originally Posted by Trice I used hot glue for mine. I hot glued all the flowers on first. Then wrapped the handles with ribbon. I used hot glue when I started wrapping and ended with hot glue. I just packed all 36 in my suitcase by stacking them on top of each other. I'm taking my hot glue gun with me just in case any flowers come off during travel. Great idea to take the glue gun with you. I didn't even think about taking extra supplies with me & luckily they were fine when we arrived. Your day is right around the corner. You must be excited! Quote: Originally Posted by areip Just so your pics, your fans are beautiful! thanks for sharing! Thanks & no problem!

Quote: Originally Posted by Mother of Bride Great instructions for gluing the ribbon & flowers....we are not very handy in our household. Helps to have pictures also of the finished product...thanks Quote: Originally Posted by Christinamaria22 yours looks sooo nice... I dont think I am that crafty lol........ OHHH BOY! Trust me, I am totally not crafty either. The hardest part was figuring out how to start. Once you start the process & figure out what works best for you, you'll be fine!

I pretty much did the same thing. Bought flowers from Micheals. Cut off each bud & then attached it to the handle by bending the wire around the handle. You have to do this carefully because you don't want the wire to come thru the ribbon once you start wrapping. I then used glue dots to secure the ribbon as I started wrapping it around the handle. Once I got it how I wanted, I cut the end of the ribbon & then tucked it under the last wrapped part & then used another glue dot to secure that. I used the smallest size glue dots & it worked very well. I do like the hot glue idea-seems it may have been easier! I think there's a pic of the finished product in the link to my planning thread in my siggy.

We booked private transfers with Lee's Tours for us & our guests. Their buses were air conditioned. I would think that since its so hot in JA that most buses would be. But then again, you never know!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn3878 I was thinking of getting the raffia fans but also thought maybe the folding hand fans would be easier to pack in your luggage? Any thoughts on this?? Thanks I didn't have any problems packing the raffia fans at all. I just stacked them on top of each other neatly, put them inside a plastic shopping bag & then laid them flat in the luggage. If you get them, I think you'll be fine.

Quote: Originally Posted by sunsetbride1 IMHO, I very much believe in the old adage; 'you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink'. I am very big on being completely honest with my friends about everything. That being said, if they don't take my advice and choose to stay with someone that is wrong for them; it's my turn to suck it up and deal. Then be there for them when the inevitable end comes. If your BFF feels strongly about bringing him knowing your objections and he won't completely ruin your wedding for you; then maybe its better just to let it slide/avoid the drama. If it is going to really bother you to have him there; then talk to her about it. As your BFF, she should respect your wishes and understand. I agree with this! I also think she obvioulsy hasn't had enough of his behaviour & won't leave him until she's completely done. Also, considering that he sounds like a real jerk, I think he probably wants to go cuz its DR!!! He probably thinks its gonna be a great vacation for him & doesn't really want to go cuz its your wedding. KNIW? Either way, I do think you should voice your opinion & let her know how you really feel if you don't want him there. Afterall, its YOUR wedding! Hope this works out!

Looks great to me too!

Quote: Originally Posted by sunsetbride1 Ladies, just so you know Kamila has a marathon NYC BD shoot starting I think on 4.2.09 that she still has some openings for... I was trying to get some more ladies into our March shoot but we are full and Kamila recommended that people contact her about that one if they cannot get a full group together. Thanks for the info Shannon! The marathon sounds good but I'll be on vacation that week so I'll definitely be needing another possible group session either before April 2nd or after. Hopefully I'll be able to make this happen at some point! LOL

My wedding was in April & I can tell you FOR SURE, that they were needed & used! Although the resort is open air, some of the restaurants were air conditioned or had ceiling fans going at full speed. It's funny because I gave them out at our welcome dinner & since the restaurant was a bit cool, some of the women pulled them out of the OOT bags & put them on as we sat there! I also used mine at some of the other restaurants & at night as I sat in the lobby which was right off of the beach. I'm the type of person thats always cold no matter what so it always came in handy. Taking that into consideration, since people are so different in terms of how quickly they can get chilly, if I had it to do over, I would definitely give them out again.

Depending on the date, I would definitely be interested. So let me know what the options are!

When you pay Chandlyn, you'll be paying for everything wedding related, including Tai Flora & the steel drum band. I would think that she still accepts travelers checks but I would confirm with her just to be safe. As you already know, you'll be paying Michael separately for his services. I didn't have any experience using an ATM at ROR & don't even remember seeing it, but then again, I wasn't looking for it. I agree that I don't think I'd rely on that being available either. You wouldn't want to rely on it & then find that its out of service or something. KWIM?

I recall a few ROR brides using their own officiciants as well. You should definitely check with the WC at the resort that you chose.