Kishalee

Yikes. How are you sending them now?

Quote: Originally Posted by JamaicaBride08 You can actually have rum in the cake that RIU makes... I asked to confirm that we didn't have rum and Chandlyn said that having rum is definitely an option. This is an option even with the free cake. hmmm. Really? That would make a lot of sense. I will check into it. Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by Myda77 My dad is from Jamaica and my mom is from Trinidad, so I can relate to having a traditional rum cake at the wedding. I am getting married in Montego bay, and I was thinking of having one layer of rum and one layer yellow cake, but that rum cake has to make it in there somewhere. Can your relatives in Jamaica recommend someone else? I can't believe the previous baker had the nerve to raise the price to $500! What the heck! Are you cool with the WC, maybe they can give you a recommendation? If you are using vendors from Jamaica, maybe they can recommend someone? I am not sure about flying a cake down to Jamaica, you would probably have to carry it on the plane yourself, and then how big is it? You may have to have it sent down there, very risky. I haven't even asked about a cake yet because I figured how hard can it be to get a rum cake made in Jamaica. I guess I was wrong. Let me know what the outcome is and if I get any info from the hotel I will be booking, I will pass it on to you. I am glad to know that I am not the only one having the same problem. Who knew that getting rum cake in jamaica would be so hard. It is wierd how folks assume because you "live a 'fareign" you "nuh mus rich". Yeesh. I think that I am gonna have to email Chandlyn to ask her questions. i was trying to wait until closer to the wedding to start harrassing her, but I guess it is now time to begin to make her nuts.

ok. Did anybody pay for the upgraded package and get everything that was promised?

SO, as some of you know, both my FI and I are dual citizen jamaicans living in the states and getting married in Ochy in Oct. Both families are insisting on a traditional jamaican wedding cake (rum cake) for the wedding. Everyone seems to say that thecake served with the packages is NOT the traditional cake, based on most weddings not being traditional jamaicans. We have many aunts and uncles who can make a GREAT jamaican cake here in the states, unfortunately we cant figure out how to transport it. We got a quote from a family friend who does traditional cakes professionally. At first her cost was really cheap until she heard that it was "foreigners" having a wedding at the RIU. Her price immediately shot up to J35,000 (US $550). I think this price is crazy. It's more than the price of my dress for goodness sakes. Anybody know if the RIU does traditional rum/fruit cake as an option for the free cake? Do you know if they would charge if an aunt went into the kitchen to MAKE a traditional cake there? Any ideas? I chose to get married in Jamaica to celebrate our jamaican roots, bring together the 2 families who go back to the island together and just have a fab true Yardie wedding. It looses some flavor by having an americanized cake. I am at a loss. Fresh eyes?

I am getting married after you, but maybe think about working with another bride getting married around your date to possibly go halvsies on the flowers. Just a thought.

I wonder how much it would cost to try to buy some and bring them down myself. I think that $10-$15 is a little expensive for something like that. I am trying to keep costs down and it just seems to get more and more expensive daily.

I am at the same place with my wedding, so don't feel bad. I have no idea where to begin, so just know that you are in good company.

I would recommend The Ruins Restaurant in Ocho Rios. Many members of my LARGE Jamaican family and extended family have married there and loved it. The setting is beautiful and you can see waterfalls, etc. I was going to have my wedding there, but it just worked out to be cheaper at the resort.

Thanks!! That is actually really helpful. She is making me NUTS!! I don't know what it is she has against my travel agent, but I am sick of her giving the wrong information out.

My soon to be mother-in-law is freaking me and everyone out. She is now undermining my travel agent AGAIN. Can anyone please tell me if it's true that the RIU only picks people up at the airport if you fly in/out on a Monday or Saturday?? I know that is probably not accurate, but can anybody confirm or deny?

Quote: Originally Posted by anolah sorry - stupid question but what does ROR stand for? I'm new to this site.. Welcome!! ROR stands for RIU Ocho Rios. I think that there is a posting somewhere with the breakdown of abbreviations.

Wow. I was considering recommending Spirit airlines for a who people who want to book their own travel. After this, eh... I think that I will reconsider...

I am sorry to hear that you are in that situation.

I have been having very similar dreams and it is kinda freakin me out as well....

Welcome to the forum!!

Welcome Shelly!! Happy planning!!

I think that you have a legitimate concern. That is one of the reasons that I think that this site is wonderful, there are plenty of folks on here that have knowledge of the planning and execution of these complicated affairs and they are always willing to lend a helping hand. The best that I can say is to check with other brides on this site who might have gotten married in the area and see who they have used. I think that someone who has a done a good job for someone else will probably do a good job for you.

I think that you have a legitimate concern. That is one of the reasons that I think that this site is wonderful, there are plenty of folks on here that have knowledge of the planning and execution of these complicated affairs and they are always willing to lend a helping hand. The best that I can say is to check with other brides on this site who might have gotten married in the area and see who they have used. I think that someone who has a done a good job for someone else will probably do a good job for you.

I agree. The reviews of everywhere can make you freak out. Relax. It will be fine. Don't let Trip Adviser scare you.

Okay. That just sucks. I really hate when people do that. It isn't fair and just is unnecessary. I am kinda glad to see this post because I am considering putting down a deposit for people now. Thanks to this post, I am rethinking it.

Nice dress. It is very pretty.

That was my problem with it. Many of my guests are already having an issue with the cost. The last thing that I need to do is give them ANY extra costs. Plus, I love my fam, but I want them out of my hair. 2 days after the wedding is enough.

I was thinking the same thing, but I am not sure how that will work. I am interested in the same info... Anyone??

Anybody know what the average costs of doing the wedding there? Let me re-word that... After all of the extras, what is the average cost of the wedding there, fatoring in the "packages" and the "must-haves"....