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Quote: Originally Posted by bellemiche Do you have to pay cash for the wedding and extras or can you use a credit card? I paid for the wedding package on my card but the extras you have to pay in cash.

Hi Gina - I didn't do the steel drum or rent out the disco but the prices on the flowers went up. They quoted $265 for my bouquet and $20 each single calla lily and then was $285 and $35 each lily. Kind of frustrating since we had so many people in the wedding party - didn't get flowers for the guys though. I'm not sure who's responsible for the prices - if it's the hotel or if Keneika can make those calls. FYI - The size of the disco kind of surprised me - smaller than I would have thought. Good Luck with everything - I hope that the prices stay put for you!

- This is a must do - soooo many compliments! - I'm not sure if the guys thought of this one - I've seen it before but this is also a must do!! - this was great - kind of kept it a secret - the bridal party didn't know we were doing this so that was fun! I think they are a bit big - sorry - I wish I had more pics of the resort (gazebo) - just know it's paradise there - amazing!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Gina1327 Congrats on the wedding. I am so excited to find someone on here that had a wedding there. I am getting married there on July 9, 2008. I hope you dont mind if I ask you some questions. What location did you pick for the ceremony, beach or gazebo? Did the dinner outside cost extra and what type of food was served? I was planning on the Steak house dinner I didnt know that outside was an option Did you get upgraded to a nice room. We purchased the caprice package so they say we get upgraded im just not sure to what. I would love to see some pictures. Its hard to plan from the states because there are so many unknowns untill you actually get there. Im sure Ill think of a million more questions later, I look forward to hearing from you again congrats I know you must be so so excited!! I hope I answered some of your q's in the last post. We were on the beach (no shoes allowed) Our pics turned out really nicely - ended up ankle deep in the water with our bridal shower for some cute pics - Which I will upload I've just been crazy busy - hopefully this weekend! We got a pretty big room compared to everyone else - closet was great!! We had two couches so it was much roomier. Um I wasn't told this but we had 2 double beds pushed together to make one - I thought it was a bit weird but it worked. We had the royal package b/c we had so many people it came with surprise spa gift, fruit basket (didn't get either) two exfoliations at the spa (didn't have time to do) - do the basics and upgrade - We did the royal but also hired a photographer, and got flowers - waste of money - live and learn right!! Yes dinner at the steakhouse was outside - awesome food! If you email Keneika she'll email you a copy of the menu but anywhere from lamp chops to snapper to ribeye, new york strip was awesome, etc yeah it's VERY hard to plan from the states! Let me know if you have any more Qs!!

Quote: Originally Posted by bellemiche Congratulations! I am so glad to hear that your wedding went great, considering I'm getting married there on July 15. I hope you don't mind if I ask a few questions. 1) What flowers did you get (and cost) for you and your bridesmaids? 2) What was the cost of the semi-private dinner? 3) Did you bring your own music? 4) Did you purchase a cake? I would greatly appreciate your help! 1) I got the calla lilies - beautiful bouquet online and in person (I think it's Boulevard Florist.com - Keneika told me about them) $265 for the bridal bouquet and I got my 7 bridesmaids 1 single calla lily each at $35 a pop!! And 1 for the mom's too. I requested the price from Keneika and then when I told her to order it the bouquet went up $20 - no big deal but prices may change. 2) No cost for the semi private - We had it at the Grill & Steakhouse - Best food on the resort!! My parents, aunts & uncles were impressed! It was set up in a gazebo which was really private so I'm not sure how much more private it can be (plus I think private was a couple hundred extra) - if you choose the steakhouse you'll be good - then your guests can choose from the menu for the main course and the appetizers and dessert are on the buffet line - no big deal - everyone was used to that by then. I didn't upgrade on the cake either which I was glad - on the menu you got to chose either cheesecake or carrotcake or something so no one was really hungry for the cake. I think we had 1 peice left... 3&4) I did make a CD for the ceremony - I put 3 songs on it - maybe 5 min each - it was perfect - My bridesmaids and myself walked down to my favorite song - they stopped the music for the vows, etc - started for the sand ceremony and then played the other song when we were signing (which I didn't know was a big ordeal but everyone stands arounds and watches you!)...I'm not a big "Look at Me" kind of person so it was a bit akward for me but fun to have everyone involved! No prob - let me know if you have any more questions - glad to help!

Quote: Originally Posted by bellemiche Congratulations! I am so glad to hear that your wedding went great, considering I'm getting married there on July 15. I hope you don't mind if I ask a few questions. 1) What flowers did you get (and cost) for you and your bridesmaids? 2) What was the cost of the semi-private dinner? 3) Did you bring your own music? 4) Did you purchase a cake? I would greatly appreciate your help! 1) I got the calla lilies - beautiful bouquet online and in person (I think it's Boulevard Florist.com - Keneika told me about them) $265 for the bridal bouquet and I got my 7 bridesmaids 1 single calla lily each at $35 a pop!! And 1 for the mom's too. I requested the price from Keneika and then when I told her to order it the bouquet went up $20 - no big deal but prices may change. 2) No cost for the semi private - We had it at the Grill & Steakhouse - Best food on the resort!! My parents, aunts & uncles were impressed! It was set up in a gazebo which was really private so I'm not sure how much more private it can be (plus I think private was a couple hundred extra) - if you choose the steakhouse you'll be good - then your guests can choose from the menu for the main course and the appetizers and dessert are on the buffet line - no big deal - everyone was used to that by then. I didn't upgrade on the cake either which I was glad - on the menu you got to chose either cheesecake or carrotcake or something so no one was really hungry for the cake. I think we had 1 peice left... 3&4) I did make a CD for the ceremony - I put 3 songs on it - maybe 5 min each - it was perfect - My bridesmaids and myself walked down to my favorite song - they stopped the music for the vows, etc - started for the sand ceremony and then played the other song when we were signing (which I didn't know was a big ordeal but everyone stands arounds and watches you!)...I'm not a big "Look at Me" kind of person so it was a bit akward for me but fun to have everyone involved! No prob - let me know if you have any more questions - glad to help!

Hey all! It was amazing!! I didn’t want to come home!! I’ve been crazy busy and I don’t have too much of a detailed report but let me know if anyone has questions! I just put info of stuff I would have liked to know before going but either way it was amazing and I’d advise anyone to go to the same resort!! Some of our friends beat us to the resort because of flight cancellations through Air Jamaica so it was a bit hectic getting the welcome bags together and getting them to everyone. I did leave some with the front desk to put them in their rooms and later found out that none of them got them. I had the guests pick them up from the front desk. That was easiest. Met with Keneika, meeting went well since we had already planned everything out. She let me know at that time she had the day of my wedding off but she’d call to make sure all was okay and she had a backup girl. Well the ceremony was at 4 and we were calling her backup at 3:45, 4, 4:15…she had all the flowers, etc. Finally met her downstairs (couldn’t wait in our room anymore) and we got down to the site and ceremony started right away close to 4:30. So Scott was freaking out a little! Ceremony went very well - we did a sand ceremony and all guests loved that! After the ceremony Scott told me the minister wouldn’t let him look at any of the bridesmaids/groomsmen walk down the aisle, including me! Scott kept turning towards my dad and I and the minister kept turning him toward the ocean! When he finally let him turn around I was at arms length!! Very weird situation so tell your FI not to listen to the minister if this happens to you! One good thing though – our friends surprised us and had the whole thing videotaped by the Riu – turned out really well too! Dinner: we did semi private for 50 people and it was in an outside gazebo – perfect!! It was so private I’m not sure what they do for you if you pay for a private – it was great! Tips: •I got eaten alive! I had over 60 mosquito bites all over me at one point – bug spray with DEET is a must (at least in June)! They were in our room so shake your curtains and towel slap them before you go to bed! •If you or your bridesmaids get your hair done – know that they spray every inch of your hair with hairspray. It took all of us at least 3 shampoos and half a bottle of conditioner for it to start to feel normal again! •Friends and family left inexpensive items at the front desk and requested they be delivered to our room (i.e. sunscreen (we were out) a bathing suit I left in a friends room) – We never knew and never got them! Same with the welcome bags! If you do take Air Jamaica - know that you and your guests will probably be delayed on the way home - check before you leave your resort. We were delayed 6 hours to get back to Chicago - total hours in the airport: 7 hours!! Either way it was all awesome and amazing! Many resort guests and staff knew us as the newlyweds so that was amazing feeling – met some really great people! All in all the Riu TB Negril, Jamaica is a great place to get married! Wonderful weather, staff, hotel and Jamaica is paradise (on the resort of course)!! Let me know if anyone has any questions about the Riu…I’ll be busy planning a reception back home now! I kind of would like to be done but it gives me a chance to wear my dress again!!!!!!!! I can't figure out how to upload pics - I don't have permission or something so if anyone can send a quick tip I can upload some...

Hey ladies - I want to thank you all so much for the help and advice!! I going to Riu TB later this week and can't wait!! I'll be back in late June with pics & a full report! I think I'll also be at the Riu Negril too as some of our guests are staying there. Thanks again!

welcome back - can't wait for details!!

This website may be helpful. It's not very user friendly but there's tons of pics!! Hope it helps... RIU NEGRIL PICTURES, PHOTOS, VIRTUAL TOURS, TOUR, MAPS, MAP, INFO, INFORMATION, PHOTO, PICTURE

Thank you for sharing!!

Quote: Originally Posted by ErinB Welcome! I'm getting married the week after you. The stress is starting to get to me! LOL Have you had wedding nightmares yet? I seriously had one that Britney Spears crashed my wedding and we couldn't get pictures because of all of the paparazzi! I'm telling myself it is better to get it all out of the way now so I can enjoy myself there! ErinB - yes! Nightmares are insane...I had one recently where we got to jamaica but our wedding coordinator made us go to a funeral first...really weird won't go into it but there's many sleepless nights!! ....that will be me after the wedding!!

Congrats! Have so much fun & safe travels

Is anyone going through this? I booked the RIU TB for the ceremony but some are staying at the sister resort - RIU Negril (kids are free there) - less than 1 mile down the beach. But my question is are you having a rehearsal dinner? I think the RIU Negril guests have to pay to come on our resort and we have all access to theirs besides dinner. Help!

I'd like to know if anyone used them too!!