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Here's what I did.... I inquired about availability on the date. Once I found out what times were available on that day, I chose a slot & she placed a hold on it for me for 2 weeks. The timing worked out that I was actually on my way down there for a site visit during those 2 weeks, so before the hold expired, I filled out their wedding agreement form (page 7 in the wedding information packet), and put down the $300 deposit to seal the deal. After I got back she sent me an e-mail that my deposit had been processed and that my wedding date & time were confirmed. WEDDING MAGAZINE - MAY 16 2008 (2).doc

Cute! The fall leaves are so nice.

Everything looks great! Congratulations!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MLK what is considered semi-private at the grand palladium? I was just calling them semi-private, but I was talking about the "Just Married" or the "Tropical" wedding packages where they'll make reservations for your group at one of the a la carte restaurants. The "Romance" package has a canape reception at the wedding site, and the "Caribbean" package is a dinner reception for your group at the Poseidon restaurant or if you upgrade, at Blue Lagoon.

Quote: Originally Posted by barrow This place looks amazing. It must be pricey to get married here. For the same amount of people, the wedding & private reception here actually works out at least $1,000 cheaper than the other place I was originally considering..... If we switch to the semi-private reception the savings would be even better! Quote: Originally Posted by adrianna28 Wow! Your wedding will be fabulous! Thanks!

To echo what the rest have said: Montego Bay (where the airport is located) is about 1.5-2 hours away from both Negril and Ocho Rios, in opposite directions. For a honeymoon, I'd recommend Negril & Ocho Rios. I got engaged on a vacation to Ochi and we took our first vacation together to Negril about 4 years ago & been to Jamaica lots over the years. Negril is home to the 7-mile beach. It's a long white-sand public beach. There are tons of hotels up and down the strip. Here is a link to a map: http://www.negrilinfo.com/sitebuilde...camap42008.pdf There are also lots of boutique hotels on Negril's beautiful cliffs. Ocho Rios is home to lots of the tours that are offered, and it's also home to beautiful waterfalls. My cousin got married there a few years ago, and it was lovely. All three cities have a nightlife (Margaritaville in all 3, Jungle Nightclub in Negril, Club Amnesia in Ochi), but it just depends on your personal taste. Check the Jamaica Tourist Board site for more info. Happy planning!

Awesome! You've been working hard--- everything is great!

That is so sweet!! Awwww...

Very cute!

Congrats to Melissa!

Quote: Originally Posted by Anthony'sGirl Have you been to their website?? I found a few dresses that I really liked. If you have been to the website or if anyone else has.. is their selection just as good in the stores?? I got my dress from David's Bridal too-- it had a great selection (and the prices were more reasonable than anywhere else I went....) I ordered mine at the end of July and I picked it up on Wednesday! They originally told me it wouldn't be in until mid-October. DB was pretty quick, so I wouldn't worry too much about it coming in time for your May wedding.

Quote: Originally Posted by Myda77 I have been puzzling on this same issue for months. Both of my parents are Jamaican and not only is it going to be a rum cake for the wedding cake but they want to give rum cake as favors too! At this point I am looking at packing a carry on suitcase with 2 cakes and 2 sheet cakes still in the containers. (which as you know is going to be heavy as heck) If you can come up with something else let me know. My mother bakes cakes for a living and to not use hers would be insulting. You are definitely right about how heavy the cake will be. I really really don't want to have to do this, and also have to bring a dress and all that OOT stuff too! Ugh not looking too good. Did you decide what to do about this? Now my aunt in Florida is saying she will bake the rum cake for us (she's already soaking the fruit from summer) and wants to carry it down... not sure how yet!

Welcome from another Jamaica bride-to-be!

Welcome and congratulations!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Martee If you have any other information or pics that you could share it would be greatly appreciated. Here are a few more random pics from my visit to Grand Palladium-- hope this helps. :-) View from a bluff down onto a beach/cove (this is the one by Poseidon) Infinity Bar (upstairs from Blue Lagoon) Another beach (also hit by the hurricane-- poor palm trees) That is not the wedding gazebo in the background. Spa Pool Junior Suite Lounging area by the main pool Lobby

YAY! Congrats to you and your hubby!

I'm so sorry... prayers for you and your family.

So beautiful!! Your pics are lovely. Congratulations!

Welcome from another Jamaica bride-to-be!

Congratulations!! Great choice-- That's my dress too! I ended up getting it in ivory and minus the train.

Congratulations! And loving those hot shoes!

That's awesome! Congratulations. :-)

SO cute Jenny!!

Welcome & congratulations. There are tons of pics and great information on ROR over in the Jamaica section of the forum. Happy planning!