AnnaReeves1

We got married on a friday at 12, and there was only one other wedding at 4pm that day. We arrived on the Thurs, got married 8 days later, then had 6 days to relax, had to do it that way as some guest only came for 1 week. We saw weddings the weekend before ours where there was up to 4 a day, but only really on the Fri and Sat, the other days, although not a day ( apart from Sun) went by without a wedding, usually only 1 or 2, spaced out, per day

Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz I was planning on using the bamboo chupah, but am now leaning towards the gazebo. Heidi, do they decorate it (flowers etc.) for free? That's so great you got the suite. My TA called them a few months ago b/c I said I was willing to pay for the upgrade, but they are all booked the week I am there Also, the bamboo chupah was on the left side of the wedding gazebo when we were there, well out of the way of sunbathers, maybe they can move it?

Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz I was planning on using the bamboo chupah, but am now leaning towards the gazebo. Heidi, do they decorate it (flowers etc.) for free? That's so great you got the suite. My TA called them a few months ago b/c I said I was willing to pay for the upgrade, but they are all booked the week I am there Lizz, While we were there, it seemed common practice that EVERY bride and groom got upgraded the day of the wedding ( we only had the free package, and still had an upgrade) We paid for a junior suite, and was very impressed with our upgrade to 2505 (heidi - we had the same fab views as you, just 3 floors up!) Most of the people in the suites around us, seemed to be brides that we had seem previously getting married, and we got the impression that they almost 'save' those rooms especially for wedding upgrades. crossing my fingers you get your upgrade!

Quote: Originally Posted by amandatheo Congrats your pics are beautiful! It looks like everything turned out lovely! Quick question, how was thomson whilst you were out there? Did they have any involvement in the wedding plans in resort? Congrats again!! Thomson - thankfully - had nothing to do with the wedding! I am in the middle of writing a strongly worded letter of complaint to them - but thats another story, if you want to know more, PM me and I can bore you with details!

Thanks for the lovely comments! The electricity saga was quite funny, I had already decided nothing was going to spoil my day, so when it went off, I was not bothered! My sister had spent ages practicing curling my hair with tongs, and she was stressing that it would have all been for nothing if the electric didn't come back on.... but it did, and we were able to get everyone ready on time! My bouquet was one of the free ones, there was only a choice of the carnations or daisys in a variety of styles. I had to pay for the bridesmaids boquets - $30 each. I had seen some lovely roses ones, but as they have to be imported they were very expensive, so I just went with the simple carnations, you can ask for any colours and they will try to accomodate

Hi, Hope this link works! Wedding was fantastic - despite there being no electricity in the resort until 30 mins before the wedding! Snapfish: Share:Registration Anna

We didn't choose to have a song for the bridesmaids, I had 3 'grown up' and 2 'flower girls' so by the time the two little ones (aged 2 and 2 1/2) had walked across the sand, and up the aisle to scatter petals, a whole song had played! I have no idea what was playing as we signed the register, I guess I was too caught up in the moment!

On the way!! So many things to write about, am just uploading photos as we speak for you all to see!

Hi You look great! I actually saw your wedding, it was a few days before mine, and (hoping you didn't mind) I watched from the back with one of my friends, and we were both all teary when we saw you. Your dress was fabulous!

We had Eric Clapton - you look wonderful tonight as the bridesmaids, and my dad and I were walking across the sand to the gazebo ( this later became our 'first dance' song at the AHR) and then as I was walking up the aisle with Dad, Elvis' I cant help falling in love with you

Hi, We were married at the beach gazebo, no mics, and still those at the back were able to hear! ( we have 40 guests!) It was a very still day with no breeze, so we may have been lucky!

Congratulations!! I went on holiday to the palace, in Dec 07, it was FANTASTIC!!! I have never been anywhere where the service and staff was so excellent, if you want any photos, PM me and I can send!

Ladies, I have tried e-mailing chandyln with this, but she has not got back to me yet and we leave in 8 days!!! My bridesmaid has a 8 month old and a 2 and a half year old, she just wants to know if there is a shop in the hotel/town where you can buy babies nappies, swim nappies and SMA bAby milk formula I was wondering if any or you know if these are available in the shops? Thank you!!

Hi If you are worried that the Maggie dress is to 'busy' then have you looked at the jessica Marie? I have posted the link below, it takes away the frills and stuff, but IMO ( as it is my dress!!!!!) it is lovely

Yup, Count me in! we are due to fly out 2 weeks tomorrow!! Major issues with thomson, (from wedding times changing, to changing the seats on the plane, and not making their minds up how I was able to carry my dress on board the plane!)