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Congratulations and welcome!

Welcome back and congratulations!

Welcome from another Jamaica bride-to-be!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege Thanks Tina! I'm glad you had a good time doing this! We had a lot of fun too!!! All of you girls were just gorgeous so it certainly made our jobs easier!! The makeup artist was Katie Schellinger from Merle Norman Cosmetics. Here is her website: Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio Thanks Trisha! She had a foundation that was the perfect color for me!

Welcome from another GPJ bride-to-be!

awww, I'm sorry to hear that! I hope things pick up for you guys soon.

Pretty! You look SO happy!

Congratulations Amanda! Have a beautiful trip!

We're hoping for 70 at most. So far we have 21 booked, but our invitations will go out next month so we'll see who else comes through.

I had SO much fun doing this yesterday! I was totally nervous (did not make my fitness goals... lol) but I'm glad I did it. It was a pleasure meeting you girls & I can't wait to see how the pictures came out! P.S. Can you share the makeup artist's info? She was great!

Congrats and welcome- there's lots of information over on the Jamaica pages!

Quote: Originally Posted by Martee Hope this helps. Petals I know you will be happy about the chair covers ~ I know I am. As for the menus they aren't much to choose from but I'm not stressing over it anymore. At least we can choose 2 entrees. Good luck ladies...only 16 more sleeps till we leave and 19 more sleeps till I'm Mrs. [/color] Thanks for the update Martee! Can't wait to see your beautiful wedding pics & read your review-- your wedding is right around the corner!!

So pretty! It looks so good on you!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn3878 Hi girls I have been MIA for a little while busy at work, got a new laptop and plain life in general.....I hope everyone’s planning is going well!! My dress came in and it fits perfect and all my exercising and eating well has paid off but a few days before I was to go try it on I found out that I am pregnant!!! After a mini meltdown (I didn’t think I was able to get pregnant - we are elated), LOL I am going to send my dress back, pay restocking fees and order 1 size up. my new dress will now be in around April 17th. The bridal salon (Bridal Suite in Port St Lucie, FL) was AMAZINGLY understanding and helpful, I couldn’t be happier! I guess now I need to join the momstobe thread!! I need to get back in the wedding swing soon!! Congratulations mommy-to-be!!

Oooh- very cool band!

Welcome Janet- there are a bunch of us Grand Palladium brides-to-be who would love to hear more & see pics!

Quote: Originally Posted by jalong Hi: We just got back from the Grand Palladium on Jan 11th. We were married there on January 7th and can assure you it was AMAZING!!! I could not have asked for anything better. We had it on the beach which was blocked off so spectacters were not in the pictures, we purchased the Tropical Package, had dinner at the Blue Lagoon and had dancing there as well. We chose the Italian restaurant which was salad/scallops, soup, stuffed chicken breast/lobster ravioli and wedding cake. The food was the BEST we had all week. EVERYONE LOVED it and many went back to the Italian looking for the same meal. I'm happy to answer any questions I can for you, just ask or email : [email protected]. There were computer problems because I did have to go through everything again with Jascynthia but I assure you she was incredible and the day went flawless!!! Hope that helps Janet Long PS I can email pics if anyone wants to see the set up Welcome Janet! This is great to hear! If you have time, we would love a wedding review & pics! So far we've only had 1 Grand Palladium Jamaica bride on our board! (Here's where the wedding reviews go: Wedding Reviews - Best Destination Wedding Forum) What did you do for music at your reception?

People are doing this, but I've managed to convince everybody that really *needs* to be there to book in advance. I don't blame them for holding out on good deals though. Our resort is on serious sale but the current travel dates for the sale are through the end of April. So I know folks are waiting to see if they'll extend it through May in the coming weeks.

Hi-- you're right. There are a bunch of threads and even a study about this on the board. Here are a few: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t26340 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t26706 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t33507

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Welcome from another Jamaica bride-to-be!

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The ones I've been to prefer if you call ahead of time, so they can make sure they have someone to help you pull dresses and whatnot. With the exception of one location I visited (which was terrible), they're pretty flexible so you don't have to give them very much advance notice, just a call to see if someone's able to help you at the time when you're planning to be there.

I don't remember seeing PoeticJustice's review, but she posted a link to her photographer's blog & the pics are pretty!! Studio by Carmen: Landra + Darren's Jamaican Wedding!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by turk How did you get the menu to include the beef medallions? I did not see this an option on any of the menus. I remember her saying that she just asked them to include it & they did-- the other Caribbean package dinner menus included an alternate entree, except for the Caribbean menu. Here's where she posted her final menu: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t28568-7