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Quote: Originally Posted by jcmoon Hey ROR brides! Does anyone have the "daily" and "evening" activites/shows list that is put on by the resort? Also, does anyone have the time schedule and pricing for the off resort excursions in Ocho Rios? I am trying to get my brochures made and can not get the resort to email me a list of activites. THANKS!!! Jennifer the evening entertainment starts at 8pm every night. There are random games that take place at the activity pool and in the lobby throughout the day. As for excursions, you don't book those thru the hotel directly. Whichever travel company you have booked your trip thru will have a representative in the lobby everyday and you will book excursions thru them. But here is what i remember: dunns river- $20 canopy tour- $80 horseback riding- $70 Shopping- $7 there is also swimming with dolphins, Bob Marley tour, botanical gardens, ATVs....

The chairs are plastic, but in pictures you can't tell. You can get white covers and color sashes for $10 per chair. I brought my own decorations for the gazebo b/c I had something very specific in mind.

Quote: Originally Posted by cecebecka Should we burn CD's or can the DJ use our I POD? For the poolside reception the DJ is $150/hr but $15 pp... If you want to use your Ipod I think it's worth it to invest in a high quality sound dock, like a bose and then you don't have to pay for a DJ. The main reason I say this is b/c even if the DJ has a computer to hook up to your ipod, if he has his own itunes on the computer you cannot plug your ipod into his itunes b/c it will run an update and clear your music off your ipod.

I would check with Chandlyn about having bar drinks at any of the receptions held at restaurants b/c normally the restuarants only serve water, tea, and wine. (at least that's all I recall) The $10pp fee is to pay to have a bartender at the Seagrape bar, which is located on the beach, and normally closes at sundown. If you want drinks inside a restaurant I don't know why you would pay a per person fee when the bar is open and free to everyone. I think you would come out better just slipping your waiter a little cash and asking him to keep the bar drinks coming! If you are at the Plantation, maybe you would have to pay to open the pool bar on that side of the resort b/c it is normally closed at dark too.

Check out Jmhein's wedding review, she had the free tropical flowers. The other option is a small bouquet of daisys or carnations in your choice of color.

Quote: Originally Posted by blurt The Gazebo looks fantastic. I have an idea of what it looks like now. Do you know if you can chose how it's decorated and what colours ? You can choose the decor, but the not all the options are free. If you want the chair covers and sashes you can choose the sash color and its $10 per chair.

Quote: Originally Posted by divadivine25 Are those the decorations that the Riu offers? Not the chair covers but the tulle draped around the arches. Yes, you can get the white tulle for free at either gazebo.

Here is a link to some that are teal, I can make them in clear too. Etsy :: agapegems :: Swavorski Crystal Bouquet Jewels by Agape Gems

I love the b&w one on the stairs!

My wedding was at noon, so I did everything totally different that most of the brides. We had the ceremony, took pics, then had a lunch reception at Mammee Bay, cut cake and had toasts, then rented the disco from 2-4 and danced the afternoon away. When we were done at 4 we went back to the beach and had our TTD session. If I had it to do again the only thing I wished I had know was that the food at Mammee Bay is different at lunch time than at dinner. So instead of a great steak dinner I had a hamburger. I should have had lunch at Mammee Bay but still requested to have my formal dinner reception there too. But instead, we changed after the TTD and met our peeps at St. Anns to eat and hang out and then we all went to the beach party. And really, none of it matters now cuz we are married and enjoying life and I can laugh at the fact that I had a hamburger at my wedding!

Quote: Originally Posted by catandcleo ooh, oooh - i'm not selling them, but i saw these while i was browsing her site today! They weren't the colour i was looking for, but might work for you... Etsy :: agapegems :: Swavorski Crystal Bouquet Jewels by Agape Gems I can make these in lots of colors and sizes. Clear crystals I can definitely do, the only thing about "aqua" is that there are so many shades of blue it's hard to get a good match without a swatch or something to compare the color too, but I can try...

April 17th was the date we wanted, which was 8 year anniversary of our 1st kiss, but the previous week was spring break so we went with April 12th so that our friends who are teachers and those with kids would be able to come.

How about a locket or Tiffany-style bracelet that you can engrave. If ya'll have been friends for a long time you could make a scrapbook of your fav memories. And if you're not crafty there are lots of sellers on etsy.com that have premade scrapbooks and you just add in your pics. Or how about a giftcard/save the date for something fun for ya'll to do together like a cooking class.

Quote: Originally Posted by chicklet wheww...ya scared me there... so as long as christine isn't booking or any other bride, we should be able to party right after reception They open the disco as soon as the evening show is finished, and when we were there, there was hardly ever a crowd in there until about 10-10:30.

Quote: Originally Posted by divadivine25 Now if you bring your own sashes, whats the cost for the chair covers? Or would you bring both? Marcia "Precise Plans" can probably tell you, i think she may have used their covers but her own sashes.

I voted strappy b/c as a busty girl myself I can wear strapless but it's rarely flattering. I think a v-neck is a universal good look.

Christina Congrats Girl!!! I know you have been through a lot over the past few months and I'm so glad you got the wedding day of your dreams! Everything looked beautiful!

Quote: Originally Posted by durhambride Ok, can some clarify for me what is the Seagrape? Is that the same as the disco? Please advise. TIA Seagrape is the beach bar. You can pay $10pp to have it opened for a private party at night. It normally closes after dark so you are paying for the bartender not the drinks. The disco is $250 for 2 hours and includes the DJ and bartender.

Quote: Originally Posted by dinzers Quick Question...Did you girls bring your own sashes? If so, how long did you make each one? I'm planning on having them too, but I have no idea what length and width to make them. Thanks! The resort will provide the chair covers and sashes in lots of different colors for $10 per chair. They use them at the ceremony and at the reception for that price.

That's a darn good knockoff and a fabulous price!

It comes in silver too, and it's cheaper!BRANCH LOCKET WITH GOLD STARFISH & AQUAMARINE | Catherine Weitzman Tree Branch Glass Sterling Silver locket With Gold starfish And Aquamarine Stone, Ocean, Seaside, coastal, Beautiful, elegant, stunning, Handmade In Hawaii | UncommonGoods

Yea I prefer white good too, but I really like that you can open the locket and switch out the stuff inside. I'm adding this to my b-day wish list for next month!

Quote: Originally Posted by luckyj711 Courtnery - I got my earrings and necklace yesterday! LOVE THEM!!!!! I think they are going to be perfect with my dress. Thanks so much!!!! you are so welcome! I'm so glad you like everything!! And welcome to the forum

I came across this necklace today and fell in love with it. It's a little pricey at $198 but it's so pretty I just had to share! Catherine Weitzman Double Branch Locket: Tiffini Dooris on-line store In silver: BRANCH LOCKET WITH GOLD STARFISH & AQUAMARINE | Catherine Weitzman Tree Branch Glass Sterling Silver locket With Gold starfish And Aquamarine Stone, Ocean, Seaside, coastal, Beautiful, elegant, stunning, Handmade In Hawaii | UncommonGoods