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don't worry, the OP asked for advice so you definitely didn't overstep your boundaries. I'm sure Yourstruly wasn't referring to your comments, just trying to give some general helpful advice. Good luck BajaBride

I have that info in my newsletter which is linked on our thread (page 1 under the member contribution section there is info on how to download it). I had golf and a bunch of other attractions.

Thanks ladies, you are too nice. I'm starting to give up home, but I'm still voting every day with my account, my husband's my sisters and my sister in law's.

wonderful review! I'm sure all the brides to be will appreciate all the usefull tidbits you included. Makes me want to go back so that I can check out the nice beach spot you talk about.

Thanks for all the help ladies! I am still undecided. We are hoping to go in mid-January, assuming we can get a week off work. The research continues...

Quote: Originally Posted by neen blkatz, if you happen to check back on here before you leave tomorrow, can you check one other thing for me...I want to know if the iPOd docking stations in the rooms can be removed (so we can take it with us to the lobby terrace to play music during our welcome cocktail party)...muchas gracias!!! I know other brides have said they have taken them out of the room. One person who did just reminded people to bring batteries, that way you don't have to search for a plug wherever you bring it (especially if you were to bring it to the beach for example!). So I guess a good question would be what size batteries does it take.

you aren't allowed to take wedding pictures at the ruins. You can take other professional pictures, you just can't be wearing a wedding dress. I know, I got kicked out (read about it in my review, linked in my signature. It's at the end of the review). Same also happened to another recent couple, the thread is somewhere in the mayan rivera forum, it's called TTD photos ruined or something like that

Quote: Originally Posted by dursula Voted again. Have you thought about posting on WB? I posted it yesterday and I think I got a few votes there too.

one of the things my co-worker mentioned to me was that you have to be on 7 mile beach in negril to be on the best part. She said the Riu's are on a small bay just off 7 mile beach and it wasn't quite as awesome. Although the beach sounds best in Negril, I think I've decided on Ocho Rios because I want us to have more stuff to do off the resort and the beach still wounds pretty awesome there.

I did a little research on this for a paper a few years ago, and health risks for the baby (and complications for the mother) slightly increased between 30-35 (hardly, but slightly), and then more so from 35-40, but it was only after 40 that the risks were considerably higher. So I wouldn't be too worried about having a kid at 35ish, but I would if I was closer to 40. Also by late 30s many people say they don't have the energy levels they had a few years earlier to handle the sleepless nights and running after young kids.

so sorry to hear this, it's so awful under any circumstances but obviously right before Christmas and a few months before your wedding is really REALLY awful timing!

the old policy used to be 3 weddings a day, but still, I can't imagine all 3 of those weddings were booked before summer 2008 when the new Wedding Guide and rules were released. Does seem strange.

wow, I LOVE your siggy pic. I want to see more!

Quote: Originally Posted by bah9358 Please clarify something for me anyone. So if I wanted to do a beach reception or massage hut reception can I or can I not play music if I rent the speakers/ipod dock? I am confused about whether or not you can play music outside? From what other girls have said after speaking to / emailing the coordinators, although the official policy is no (as per the book) they let you do it anyways. music has to end at 10:30pm Can anyone confirm this is what we've heard?

Neen, check out page 2 for a couple pictures of that gazebo. The 2 big differences in my opinion are the fact that it's a bit less private (there are people all around you, versus only on one side if you are at the gazebo next to seaside grill) and that the ocean isn't as nice looking because there is coral in the water there (next to the seaside grill is actually the best part of the beach, so the ocean looks better). Also there would be the fact that you are closer to the rocks area for your pictures, but you could always walk over that way. Why not wait till you get there and have a look to decide. I know a couple people have gotten married there, but not many, most are next to the seaside grill. Laura (from late 07 or early 0 got married there and has photos. I don't remember offhand who the others are.

Thanks Amy706, that's exactly what I meant, I wanted to update it with the actual info as per your review since I know often that stuff changes between the planning period and the big day.

Hi ladies. I have a TON of updates to do to the beginning of the thread as I haven't been submitting them to Carly (our DT mod) for the past few weeks as I haven't had the time to get it organized and write out the instructions for her on what info goes where. But I will get to that soon! As part of the updates, I went though a bunch of reviews to put together this info to add to the DT brides detailed list. I assume this type of info is helpful for brides who want to read about another brides specific info (either a reception location, or review of the resort photographer) but doesn't know who did what. It's so helpful when people write reviews so I want to make sure the info is being used by new brides, especially since past brides usually aren't around to answer questions. I only post these post-wedding details for the brides who actually write the reviews. So here are all the ones that posted reviews after me (the links to their reviews have been there in the short bride list ever since they were originally posted, but only now am I putting together the little summaries). To all our recent brides from the past few weeks, can you do me (us) a favor and answer the following questions? It will save me from going through the review to find the info: Username: Names: Date: Wedding package: Wedding extras (and cost): Type of ceremony Coordinator: Number of guests: Ceremony location and time: Cocktails location and time Reception location and time: Photographer: Videographer: Review: Photos: Video: Special arrangments: See my review for …. (i.e. any detailed info in your review that you think might be usefull for future brides, i.e. such as Carly saying "see my review for why I was unhappy with the florist" that kind of thing) You don't have to answer all the questions, just whatever ones you want to / apply to you All the below will be posted on page 1, but just thought I'd put it here so that you'd know Username: leamil Names Leah and Jeff Date: April 19 Wedding package: Ultimate Wedding extras (and cost): private reception (free!) Exchanged the photo services for extra time with the videographer Number of guests: 42 Reception location: El Patio (buffet style) Photographer: Del Sol Videographer: Resort Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-59#post375237 Photos: del Sol Photography associate photographer Vincent Username: IowaChik22 Names: Michelle Date: April 26 2008, 7:20pm Wedding package: Dreams of Love Wedding extras (and cost): Speaker (150$), CD of pictures (350$) Ceremony location: Chapel Coordinator: Sandra Reception location: beach next to seaside grill (buffet style) Photographer: Resort Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-57#post374411 Photos: Snapfish: Share:Registration_Opt2 Username: Babycow Date: May 17 2008 Number of guests: 15 Ceremony location: beach next to seaside grill Photographer: Vanessa Vargas Videographer: Juan Alfredo Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t27334-2 Photos: Slideshow of Pro Pics by Vanessa Vargas - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Username: Julieanddonnie Date: May ? 2008 Wedding package: Ultimate Reception location: El Patio Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...100#post461037 Photos: Donnie Franzen :: PowerMove Central Username: Chibi411 Date: June 4 2008 Wedding extras (and cost): Bonfire (30$) Speaker (150$) Coordinator: Landy Ceremony location: chapel Reception location: Convention center Photographer: del sol Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t23169 Photos: (posted with the review, check all 3 pages) Special arrangments: tour of Coba and grand cenote through Sinal Tours Username: Sannj Date: June 23 2008, 5pm Wedding package: Dreams of Love Number of guests: 35 Reception location: Next to the pool Photographer: Poise Photography (from home) Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...104#post471202 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7767-105 Special arrangments: Welcome party in the ballroom Username: monicabrandon2008 Date: June 27 2008, 3pm Wedding package: free (Dreams of Paradise) Wedding extras (and cost): 18$ for basic menu for extra 4 people Coordinator: Lizette Number of guests: 14 Ceremony location and time: Beach next to seaside grill 3pm Cocktails location and time: Main Lobby 4pm Reception location and time: Next to seaside grill 6:30pm Photographer: Cecilia Dumas Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t24460 Photos: Picasa Web Albums - Monica - pro wedding pics Username: Teresa08 Date: August 18, 2008 3pm Number of guests: 43 Ceremony location and time: beach 3pm Cocktails location and time: 4pm Reception location: Seaside Grill 6:30 (buffet style) Photographer: Resort Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-35#post515993 Photos: (posted with the review) Special arrangements: hired DJ Mannia (outside vendor) See my review for...: why I was unhappy with the resort photographer (photos good but not enough time!)

I have an older Nano (bought in 2006) and it worked in the dock

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haha, that's a funny story and sounds like something I would do! I wish I had tried contact a BDW TA because I wasn't have much local with the ones I did try.

Quote: Originally Posted by kater The beach at the Riu Ocho Rios is great! A nice size, and no rocks or coral, just a little seaweed. Crystal clear water! Beautiful! Thanks, that's one of my options. A little seaweed flotting around the top (brought in from further out) or growing in the ground? Also to add, I don't know if any of you have been to Punta Cana, but I thought the beach there was amazing, so clean and so blue, I don't know if anyone can compare Negril or others to that for me. Don't want to get my hopes up too high expecting it to be the same.

So I'm about to plan our first trip to Jamaica (our belated honeymoon!) and I'm wondering what the beaches are like. When I was planning our wedding I was really disappointed about the beaches in the mayan riviera, most places there are rocks and coral in the water. I'm assuming the beaches in Jamaica are awesome but I wanted to double check rather than assume, and also ask for recommendations for the best beaches. I'm looking for clear water and an ocean that looks beautifully deep blue. Any info / advice you ladies can give me would be greatly appreciate. I've just started researching resorts and I'm more or less making my resort choice based on price and location. Some of the obvious places that are coming up are Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Negril. Also what about Rio Bueno or Runaway Bay?

Quote: Originally Posted by can't wait! ALSO TO CONSIDER, they have several photographers at the resort so there is no guarantee which one will shoot your wedding. Maybe some are better than others? It may not be the guy who shot my pictures (who by the way kept calling me the wrong name all night!). Yes, that is a good point. Some of the brides have been happy with the photographer's work, so maybe there is one that is better than the other.

I would say definitely do the shower, it will make your mom happy, but then put on the invitaitons "your presence is your gift". It will keep people from being upset that you are inviting them to a shower but not the wedding (i.e. thinking that the shower is a "gift grab) but those who really want to give a gift will do so anyways.

wow, there was even more to your review! Maybe ask one of the mods to add a comment at the end of your past post on page 1 to say something like "REVIEW CONTINUED ON PAGE 4" so that people don't miss it