RastaBride

Just need a bit of clarification... So the actual paper you take home with you from RIU stating 'certified copy of marriage register' will be ok to change you name at SS office? or do I need to wait 6-8 weeks to get the official copy from RIU mailed to me before I attempt to change my name? Thanks! kelly

I had half a bottle of tequila last weekend - which seemed to help.. I bought a dress back in feb. but the seamstress (or so she calls herself) could not make the dress fit me.. the dress doesnt fall off my body, but it is not flattering and it doesnt fit my chest. The top of the dress is a size 6 trying to fit a size 0... and she was unwilling to do what it took to fix it. She was terrible. She missed/no show to 2 fittings and could bearly finish one task in between to total of 5 fittings we had... and the dress is actually very plain... So I was forced to get a second one... and I'm waiting for it to arrive! I've been in contact with the management at ROR and they are unwilling to move the hotel's beach party sat. night so we can use the Seagrape.. Does any know if this has been done before? OR maybe I dont want to know... Thanks for listening.. kelly

Hi, I haven't posted in awhile.. but my wedding is about 2.5- 3 weeks away (Aug. 30 at 2 pm)! So far I dont have my dress yet, cannot book the seagrape bar for the reception (due to the hotel's beach party) - and the pool side location is already booked, and just found out the the person who normally cuts/colors my hair has left the salon (with no forwarding address)... So i am a little stressed. I'm trying to keep my spirts up... but it seems like one thing after another is not working out. I guess its Jamaica.. .no problem mon. Kelly

I've recently contacted someone at ROR to try to reserve the Seagrape... but they have informed me that it will be used for the hotel's beach party the night of my wedding. Does anyone know if there is another beach bar or outside alternative to have a reception? Can you hire a DJ for an outside reception at the Seagrape? Thanks! kelly

Thanks for all the advice! I think it might be too late for me! My wedding is about 3 months away now! I actually started out using a TA, but felt that I was doing most of the leg-work and her prices were not nearly as competitive as what I thought they should be. In fact, if I had not booked my wedding on line with ROR when I did (which was actually months ago), I would probably not have the reservation made at all with the popularity of ROR and the time slots filling up so fast. And when she didn't reply to our calls/emails... my fiancé and I decided we needed to book our rooms (which we wanted the Jacuzzi suite) fast before those got all booked too! But if it weren't for this forum - I would be clueless! Which I will say, sometimes ignorance IS bliss.... Because ultimately the most important thing is that we are married and details can really stress me out! Amazingly, I have actually started to relax a bit and enjoy planning this whole thing.... But now I'm worried that all these great ideas for the ceremony and reception will be booked! So I sent an email directly to Chandyln with specific questions and am now waiting for a replay with a slight fear that our wedding was never really booked or that it is double booked.... j/k.

Anyone planning your ROR wedding without a travel agent - or am I the only one? I haven't yet heard from ROR to discuss details and understood that most arrangements could be made 1-2 months prior to the date when ROR would make the first contact. How are all the ROR brides making early arrangements? THANKS! Kelly

Any one trashed their dress with the help of the ROR provided photographer? I think I would like to trash my dress too (or a dress), but time is quickly approaching my wedding date and I was just planning on using the photographer from the resort - for cost and ease of planning .... any suggestions? Kelly

My fiance's uncle is a presbyterian pastor. We were hoping that he could marry us where ever we decided to get married. We decided on Riu Ocho Rios. Does anyone know if family members can perform the ceremony? I emailed the hotel and got this response... "I would like to inform you that as all ceremonies at Jamaica are legal, you can bring your own pastor but the Jamaican Minister has to perform the wedding and sign the all paperwork as the pastor has not legal bearing in Jamaica." How involved in the actual ceremony does that mean the jamaican minister will be? Has anyone has a family member perform the ceremony? Thanks! Kelly

Sorry! Failed to mention the wedding location! The wedding is at Riu Ocho Rios. I have also heard that it is difficult to get in touch with the WC there prior to arrival. thanks, kelly

Hi.. So... My wedding is scheduled for Aug 30, 2008 (about 4 months away)... about 40 guests scheduled to attend. I have found out so many options for weddings receptions/ceremony/photography etc ..... on this website, it has given me such comfort/stress relief reading all the reviews and pictures! I cannot describe in words what this forum is worth.. Anyway, Does anyone know how far in advance one has to reserve rehearsal dinners, reception options, photography…etc. I guess I am a little worried that with two or three other weddings scheduled for the same day there might be some overlap in desires for events… I would be fine scheduling details when we arrive, but will be disappointed if options are limited due to timing! Thanks again, Kelly

My 1st post! Quote: Originally Posted by Marnie&Peter April 2008 Brides Heidi: wedding on April 4; there from 4/1-4/8 (28 guests) misstoya: wedding on April 5, there from 4/2-4/9 Ange: wedding on April 8; there from 4/5 -4/12 Jen (J&M): wedding on April 9 ( 9 guests) Marlon(Ilandking): wedding on April 10' there from 4/7-4/14 Jocelyn: wedding on April 10; there from 4/5-4/12 yboone98: wedding on April 11; there 4/9-1/13 Mandie (pook2b) wedding on April 11; there from 4/8 - 4/22 Jenn (jenanmag) Wedding on 4/12 there from 4/9 to 4/15 Twelve Piece: wedding on April 12; there from 4/9-4/19 Amanda: wedding on April 17; there from 4/12-4/19 Ochoriobride: wedding on April 22nd; there from 4/19-4/26 (36 guests) May 2008 Brides Alexandra (geology_rocks): wedding day May 5, there May 2-9 md_ocr: May 5th - May 15th (wedding on May 10 @ Riu) then heading to Couples San Souci from May 15 - May 20th for honeymoon Amandalovesryan: wedding day on May 12th, there May 8th-16th amandatheo: wedding on 13th May leslie: wedding day on May 14th; there May 10th-24th Lizz: wedding on May 16 (85 guests) @ ROR May 10-19; @ SGOR May 19-23 AlmostMrsForbes: wedding on May 19th; there from May 14th-20th (then off to Couples)! Jenn08: wedding on May 23, there from 19-26 Davina: wedding on May 29, /Guests btw 25-35 2BMOSLEY: Wedding on May 31. Arrive: May 28. June 2008 Brides Sara (cantwattobemrs): wedding June 10, there June 6-14 (12 guests) ButlerGirl08: wedding on June 14. Arrive June 11th, Leave June 22nd JuneBride2B: wedding on June 14 Patrice & Hanif (MoB Nicole): wedding on June 27 Bobbi-Francis: wedding June 28; there 6/25-7/3 July 2008 Brides Juanslake: Wedding on July 3; there 6/30 - 7/6 Brittney: Wedding on July 12; there from July 9-14 MrsInTraining: wedding on July 19; there from July 16-23 RiuBride2B: wedding on July 26; there from July 23-28 August 2008 Brides Melissa (Shenmaat): wedding Aug 8th, there Aug 4th - 10th Asha: Wedding Aug 2, there Aug July 31- Aug -4 /98 Guests Kelly (RastaBride): Wedding 8/30, there 8/27-8/31; honeymoon 8/31-9/3 at Couples Sans Souci October 2008 Brides Kishalee: wedding Oct 4th, there Oct 1-8 Msklee: wedding Oct 25, there Oct 23-27 November 2008 Brides Dara: wedding on November 1st: there from October 27 to November 3 Kater: wedding on November 7th GeminiLibra: wedding on November 15 January 2009 Brides Becky (BeckyN): wedding on Jan 5th, there Dec 31-Jan10 (35-50 guests) jen&tyler: wedding on Jan 14th Amanda (amagee): wedding on Jan 16th, there Jan12-Jan19 Lindsay (Linzibella): Wedding on Jan 20th Christene: wedding Jan 22nd Chicklet: wedding on Jan 22nd (hopefully) March 2009 Brides Sunny: wedding on March 18 April 2009 Brides MoKe0506: wedding on April 4th Marnie&Peter: wedding on April 7th kitty_kat_uk: wedding on April 8th, there 2-16 April - 23 people coming! (all the way from England!) ladam10854: wedding on April 29th kimajf45: wedding April 2009 (leaning towards April 28th or 29th) May 2009 Brides drbrainfreeze: wedding on may 9th June 2009 Brides bsullivan2: wedding on June 20 September 2009 Brides: KHarrod: wedding on Sept 12th

Hi all! A week ago, I have finalized the location of our ceremony in ROR. I thought the stress would be over, but now i have to plan the reception back home (atlanta) for those who cannot make it to Jamaica. The party will be 2-4 weeks after the wedding. Any suggestions for the reception? Is a destination wedding reception similar to a regular wedding reception? Do we still have to have the traditional elements: father/bride and mother husband dances, cutting a cake, etc... or is it just a party? THanks, Kelly