JUSTUSTWO

Those are GREAT! You did a wonderful job! Very unique & creative!

Congratulations & Welcome to the forum James. You can definitely find lots of info here regarding boarding pass invites. Just go to the Search key & type in boarding pass invites & review the threads there. You'll find many examples, directions & templates from all of the lovely ladies here who have tackled this project. You can also check out the Hawaii section of the forum. Someone may be able to help you out there with DJ recommendations! Happy searching!

Quote: Originally Posted by J&M I know there does seem to be alot that week... I am starting to get a bit nervous...hope everything goes smooth I'm sure we'll all be fine & everything will go well. : ) At least we all aren't getting married on the same day! Now that would be crazy! LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by J&M Thank you Calia for the info I was wondering the same thing but jenanmag asked first So Micheal is not right at the resort? he's in Ochos Rios? Thanks Micheal's email says that his office is located within the resort. Off topic, I can't believe that so many of us are getting married in the same week at ROR.

Quote: Originally Posted by RiuBride2b Hi Ladies, I am bringing my own photographer as well. Me and Heidi happen to be using the same photographer (I hope you don't mind me sharing that info). I am down for whatever needs to be done for a change. Just let me know what I need to do!!! Quote: Originally Posted by naga0066 I would be interested in being included in a letter as well. I'm a Jan 2009 bride and will be bringing my own photographer. Anyone have any suggestions as to how we should organize this? Should I start a new thread to assess everyone's interest in doing a group letter, basically a petition?

I love how the final one came out. Great job!

I'm sure one of our newlywed ROR bride's will clarify, but from what I've heard, you meet with Michael the day after your wedding to review the pics that he has taken. You then chose what you want & he puts those on a cd. So you get what you want before you leave Jamaica. I think someone also said that he holds on to the pics he has taken for sometime & that if you ever want an additional copy of something, you can order it from him. The important thing to find out would be if those pics on a cd come with a release & are fully printable or do they have his logo on it.

Quote: Originally Posted by Mich Every pic I've seen of past brides they have all look truly amazing. But, we all have our personal vision, and when I pay for a service, I expect that I will have that vision fulfilled. I agree that we all should write a letter to the HO expressing our extreme frustration and disappointment in this policy. This may not help the '08 brides but may make a difference to the '09 brides and beyond. **JUSTUSTWO** May I ask which photographer you are using? I know Michael's work is great, but like you said, we all have a different vision. Also, I wanted to make sure that for the $ I'm spending, I want my pictures to be exactly what I want. That being said, after going back & forth as to what I should do, thats when I contacted my photographer. I will PM you her info. I thought that bringing in a photographer wouldn't be affordable, but I found that as long as you're honest about what you can afford, you'll definitely be able to find someone who is willing to work with you & make it happen! Quote: Originally Posted by DLyteful I think this is a great idea and I would be willing to do it. I'm not using Michael and I'm not paying a fee (I've decided), so we will see how things go. My favorit cousin is a photographer,and she is amazing. She is going to be taking my pictures. Quote: Originally Posted by Heidi I agree; great idea and I'm in! I'm bringing in a photographer. Michael's style just isn't what I was going for. But I COMPLETELY think his more recent work is MUCH better than what he had emailed me as samples over a year ago. Davina & Heidi, I think that anything that we do now will benefit us & future brides. I think the more names we have on 1 letter, the better. At least they will see that this is an issue & policy that needs to be addressed & revised. So, how shall we do this? I sent 2 emails to the Wedding Sales Coordinator, who used to be Carolina. I received an auto response from Valeria Munguía, Wedding Sales Coordinator of Jamaica just saying that I should receive a reply within 24 hours, which ofcourse, I haven't. I also sent an email to Chandlyn for clarification on the policy but have yet to hear from her either. I don't know where else to turn at this point.

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan I don't think it's that you have a contract with him. He has a contract with the hotel to be their only photographer. It's the hotel that made the dumb policy. All the Ruis have the same policy. I think brides need to complain & complain until they remove that policy. You're kidding? I didn't know that all Riu's had the same policy! That really, really sucks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan I pick c. Keep complaining to Rui corporate & hope they change their stupid policy. Just like all brides shouldn't be forced to pick the same dress, they should have to pick the same photographer. I also agree with Morgan. I've sent 2 emails in the past 2 days to the head of Wedding Sales. I do not understand why I'd be responsible for paying any breach of contract fees when I don't have a contract with Michael. I am determined not to pay that fee! As a matter of fact, had I thought about it before, I would have suggested a letter from all of us upcoming ROR brides who are not happy with the policy demanding that we not be held responsible.

You're very right in that Riu Photography is a hot topic. There are many brides who have used Michael & given him rave reviews and, their pictures speak for themselves & are really beautiful. Have you looked at those pics that were posted to help make your decision? If you haven't here are some posts with pictures done by Michael: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t15448 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t14640 While I found Michaels work to be okay, I'm going with an outside photographer from the forum. As you said, its an important decision and you really have to do whats best for you.

Quote: Originally Posted by timelsel What are the sizes of the coin purses? Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan OK I'm going with the hibiscus ones. I really think the rounds ones are cute, but I agree that they need to hold a credit card/ room card. Does someone who already have the hibiscus ones mind confirming that a credit card fits in them? I know they are long enough, but the width isn't on the website. Morgan, I ordered the hibiscus one's today as well. I like the fact that the room cards could fit in them. Maybe Carly already has her's & can help us out. Also, for some reason, I had trouble with the discount code when placing my order. I had to submit the order & then call & speak to a rep to have the discount applied.

Quote: Originally Posted by nylalany The best would be for them to give us a specific code for a BDW bulk order that we could input ourselves and each person could order their own. (to make it easier to calculate shipping/tax) Quote: Originally Posted by lyrebard That would make a lot of sense...especially since the discount doesn't seem substantial enough to make up for the additional shipping. No? The code would make a lot of sense, but, do you think that is something they would create just for us? You know what I mean? And then, we would have to guarantee that we'd be ordering a specific amount. What if we say we'll order 200 bags & they give us a price based on that amount & a code. Then, for whatever reason, someone changes their mind cuz things do happen. What happens then? Especially for those of us who may have placed our order before the person changed their mind. Would they go back & charge us differently? I'm just trying to think of possible scenarios that could affect us later. It would seem that the bulk order would work better. However, as you mentioned, the shipping would be an issue. It seems that we would be paying shipping twice, once for the original order & then the cost of getting it shipped to us from the original person. But if we're splitting the original shipping cost between a specific amount of people, isn't that still a good deal? Geez who knew this could be so confusing LOL Either way, I know that these are the bags that I am interested in. I guess its just a matter of deciding what we'd like to do.

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan You can always see the old titles in the first posts. So even when mods change the title, the original posts still have the old title. I went back & saw the original title and definitely think that the original title comes off as a tad offensive. Considering this entire issue & the fact that the poster didn't know she had the ability to turn the signatures off, I do have a question. I know that we are all adults here and we should be responsible enough to read the rules/instrusctions of the forum prior to joining. However, I can personally say that I joined & didn't read anything that I should have read in terms of forum do's & dont's, posting & you, rules, etc. The things that I have learned here as to how the forum operates, have been trial & error and from reading other people's issues in threads. And it wasn't until AnnR bumped the posting & you thread, that I ever really read anything at all. That being said, would it seem, lets see, whats the word I'm looking for, would it seem childish to be required to read forum do's & dont's & rules, prior to joining & being able to post? It seems like a laborsom suggestion, but in the end, would it cut down on a lot of confusion/questions as to all of the features that BDW has?

UPDATE I called Dharma today and asked about a larger discount above the $3.99 per bag if we were to order an estimated 180 bags. The representative that I spoke to told me that she had to ask the buyer. She put me on hold and told me that instead of $3.99, the buyer could do $3.85. I asked her if that was the lowest she could go & she said yes. She then went on to say that if I ordered more, the buyer would possibly go down more on the price. I told her I would get the final #'s & then call back. She said that I could call & speak to the buyer directly, his name is David. If anyone else would like to try their luck, please do so! The bigger the discount, the better for us. Also I guess if this is something that we are interested in then we should get our final #'s & call back. At least they are willing to work with us. What do you ladies think?

Thanks for posting the Seagrape pics!

Quote: Originally Posted by KellyandMatt08 I got engaged in Atlantic City too! OMG....me too!!! LOL I think that your ring photo shoot is a great idea. I really like the x-marks the spot idea!

I agree, your ring is gorgeous. I've heard a lot of brides say that when they couldn't find a band for their e-ring, they just wore their e-ring on their right hand and bought a totally different band to wear on their left hand. Is this something that you think would be an option?

Quote: Originally Posted by nylalany Sorry - I came down with laryngitis on Sunday after a week of coughing and I still don't have my voice - the doctor said it should hopefully return by this weekend. VERY FRUSTRATING b/c I can't make any calls - when people call they can't hear me and hang up. UGH! If someone else wants to call, I'd be ordering at least 75 bags, and from what I can tell, we'd be just under 150, which is more than 2x their 60+ category of price, so maybe they'd be willing to go lower. Otherwise I'll try when I get my voice back. Oh gosh, sorry to hear that! I'll give them a call tomorrow morning & see what they say. Quote: Originally Posted by lyrebard I'd be in for this, too, if you're still taking numbers. I'd probably need between 25 and 30. (I can narrow it down for you before you make the exact order.) -L I'll add your 30 to the estimated 150. I'll let you all know what happens tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed!

Quote: Originally Posted by nathanielthompsonphoto I honeymooned at the Hyatt. Absolute paradise! The restaurants, the beach, the pool. Everything was great! Thats soooo good to know. It's on my list of potential places we'd like to honeymoon!

Quote: Originally Posted by Chiquita Morgan, are all these little first-aid kits available at all Targets? We don't have Target in Canada and I haven't found a cheap canadian substitute yet.. our dollars stores don't seem to have them either.. although I haven't looked in all the ones close to me yet... sooo frustrating. I want cheap first-aid kits too!!! Argh Quote: Originally Posted by Stormsong they ship to canada...not sure if its worth it though, or if its better to try to find something here...i will look around too Chiquita. If i find something, i will let you know! And, if you find something, let ME know! As, I want these too! I bought mine at CVS for 99 cents each. Do you have CVS in Canada? You can also buy them on their site. Here is the link: CVS Online Pharmacy Store

Very cute ideas. I like the Bride & Groom & the perfect pair pic the best. Like Tami said, another DIY project to add to my neverending list!

Quote: Originally Posted by nylalany I wonder if Dharma would be willing to lower the price of the big one if we did a huge bulk order. I'm going to order 75+, so I already get the lowest price, but if together with some other gals we ordered 200+, maybe they'd come down a bit? I wonder if I should call and ask... Any update as to whether Dharma will give us an additional discount?

Thanks for sharing Carly! I hadn't thought about the coin purses. That's an excellent idea.

Thanks so much for this offer Sarah!