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I just got back on Saturday and had an amazing time! I'll try to include everything if anyone has any questions at all, just ask! Pictures are coming just trying to figure out how to post them! Accomodations - The rooms are beautiful and spotless. Everything is so new I was amazed at how clean they kept everything especially the public bathrooms. We were upgraded to a full suite overlooking the ocean and it was absolutely gorgeous and so big! They usually upgrade the wedding couple the night before the wedding, but talk to Chandlyn or Nekeisha, they can get you upgraded much earlier, we only stayed 2 days in a regular room the next 12 we were in the suite! Food - Everyone we were with said the food was awesome and I agree. So much selection of all foods including western food, I didn't hear one complaint about food issues! Except the night of our wedding they had lobster and we missed that! The A la cart restaurants are a pain you have to get there at 8 am to book a time they seat ppl at 630 730 and 930. A lot of times though you can get them later in the day but only for the 930 slot. You can also just try to tip them 5 bucks to get in at a better time. Beaches/Pools - The pools are so huge sometimes I couldn't even find my group. There are usually lots of beach chairs open and the pools aren't too crowded. The ocean is calm, turquoise and unbelievably beautiful. I'm looking at pictures now and I can't even believe we were just in such an amazing place! Wedding Planning - I spoke to Chandlyn and Nekeisha a couple time before I left to secure the dinner and the Seagrape reception. Everything else I spoke to them about down there. They are so accomodating and are wonderful to work with, everything is no problem! The 'planning' literally took about 15 minutes and we were done! Hair - Me and my 4 bridesmaid all got our hair done at the resort. They have two stylists, one is amazing the other not-so-good. The girls who got there hair done by the not-so-good stylist, weren't very happy. But all in all we're in Jamaica so it wasn't a big deal! The girls hair were $85 each and mine was $100 and that's with a 15% discount. We weren't happy with the price but you don't have many options down there. (to get the 15% discount at the spa, ask the reception desk for a Riu Class card, they`re free and they also get you 1/2 price on internet time and discounts with Scuba Caribe) Ceremony - Our ceremony was 11 am, we went with the free package, with an aisle runner. The weather was beautiful not a cloud in sight. It was very very hot, don't forgot sunscreen, if your taking pictures you will get burnt, like I did! The minister was so great and funny he read everything like we wanted and added things in here and there that made it perfect! We danced back down the aisle and I will never forget it! Photo/Video - We had Misha Earle as our photographer, and she was so great we don't have all the pictures yet but what we got so far are amazing! She was patient and very creative. We also got the video from the photoshop at the resort. It is amazing!!! I wasn't going to get it because it's pricey $330US but we had a couple friends who chipped in for it, so thats the only reason we had it and I am soooo impressed it really is beautiful and such a great keepsake, and for all the people that couldn't make it, it's really like you sitting in the front row. Anyone who has lots of family not attending I highly reccomend the video! Reception - We had a private reception at the Plantation because we had over 50 people, we actually had 80 people attend, unbelievable! Dinner was at 630 and we rented the DJ's equipment for a mic and music so we could do speeches at the restaurant. It was buffet and everyone really enjoyed it, we were done dinner right at 830 and headed down to the seagrape beach party. Seagrape - Wow! they set up the beach chairs surrounding the dance "sand" and took the centerpieces from the dinner over as well. It was so beautiful. We had the dances there and partied all night. So much fun a lot people watched from above but that's no problem, I watched weddings too all week! We got the DJ and bar till 12 orginally Nekeisha said we could only get it till 1030, if you want it later it is possible, 1030 definitely wouldn't have been long enough. At the end of the night the entire wedding group ran into the ocean, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, everyone! It was so amazing everyone was raving about it for days afterward! I had a incredible wedding and a great vacation! I wouldn`t change a single thing! All you ladies are going to a have a great time, and remember in Jamaica everything is no problem, mon! So try not to stress too much about the small things. In the words of Bob Marley "Baby don't worry about a thing, cause every little thing is gonna be alright" Sorry this was so long!

Hi! I just got back on saturday and the mugs are definitely okay. Don't worrry about it, every second person has a glass brought from home or at the resort. I think that's a great addition to your oot bags!

I'm leaving on friday and I can't wait!!! I'm soooooo happy I found this site I don't know what I'd do without it, my wedding just wouldn't be the same! Thank you all for all your input and help, I would love to meet up with some of you while we're all there! I'm arriving January 10th, and I'm sure I'll be watching all your beautiful weddings! I hope you all have an awesome time, I know I will!! Kristin

Yeah I do know my CC charges more interest, I work at a bank and it seems like we can withdraw money from an ATM done there and it wouldn't be so bad. I really don't want to carry all that cash on me either I'm soooo scared it would get stolen or something

Thanks! I would have to agree with you, haha!

There are some pictures in Jamaicabridetobe's post a couple of days ago called "ROR January 6 wedding stuff available" I can't post pictures while I'm at work, sorry!

This is in regards to JamaicaBrideToBe's post a couple of days ago called "ROR January 6 wedding stuff available" I just want to make sure all you January brides were aware of the really awesome deal you could get on centerpieces for your wedding! I will be taking all of the Centerpieces for January 19th, but if anyone wants to use them between January 6-18th and anytime after the 19th, please contact me and we can set something up. They are beautiful and a great way to add a more 'weddingy' (not a word, I know!)feel to a simple destination wedding. Very, very affordable, compared to Tai Flora prices! [email protected] Kristin

Could you send me some pictures of these on email so I can see them, at work the pictures on this site won't work, and the site itself doesn't work at home. I'm getting married January 9th and would love to have to centerpieces, though I've already ordered the seaside allure set as well! Thanks [email protected]

I am getting Misha Earle on January 19th. Maybe she could do yours as well? She is quite reasonable too. Let me know if your interested, I will give you her contact info!

I am getting Misha Earle on January 19th. Maybe she could do yours as well? She is quite reasonable too. Let me know if your interested, I will give you her contact info!

Hey our bridal party are wondering if we have access to a projector at the ROR? I am pretty doubtful!

How much is it for the trial hair and then the wedding day hair as well? I thought it would be close to the same price!

Could you please send me the updated pricelist as well? Thanks [email protected]

I have the exact same question, thanks for asking it!

Barrow, I am just getting each bridesmaid and groomsmen to take their own down there. I won't have to worry about the extra weight that way. You have a wedding planner to set everything up there so you can give her whatever decorations you have and she'll do it. But I've heard it 's good to assign someone that's with you to make sure it's done properly or at all. You just want to be prepared in case the Coordinator misses some things!

These Pictures don't even do the flowers justice! This is my Bouquet! Bridesmaid Bouquets Groomsmen Bouts Toss Bouquet Grooms Bout

I just received the flowers from Bitter Sweet Wedding Designs in Canada and they are absolutely beautiful. I can't believe how real they look, it's incredible. Even touching them you couldn't tell they are fake!! I would choose these flowers even if I wasn't having a destination wedding! I'll post pictures when I figure how to do it!!

Sure, she's located in Drayton Valley I think that's about an hour south of Edmonton. I haven't seen them in person yet, so I will post pictures when I get them, and I'll let you know if they are as beautiful as the pictures on the website. She's actually a member on BDW now she posted a few replys back actually! She's very nice and so helpful, her website is Bitter Sweet Wedding Designs |

Thanks Crystal! That does clear it up! I'll let everyone know about the flowers when they're done. I can't wait to see them! Kristin

Has anyone gone in January and had the Sandflea problem, I don't want to have the reception there, if the bugs will be "bugging" us!

I love that Kendal Payne song, it is sooo beautiful....now I have to add that one to the father daughter list...

I like a couple of you, am also dancing with my "step"dad (it's weird to even call him that cause he's the only dad I've ever known). I love Brad Paisely's song He didn't have to be, the lyrics are so beautiful for anyone in this same position! Let me know what you think!

I love I'm yours by Jason Mraz, it's so nice.

The wedding is "free", but is obviously still costing us quite a bit. $2700 - Two week AI trip $1950 - One week AI trip $250 - Ceremony $45 - Isle Runner $15/person - Beach Reception (we have 130 ppl) $500 - Private Reception (only paying because we have over 50 ppl) $350 - Flowers (artificial, ordered locally) That's our break down so far anyway!

He just has guitar so he would probably need an amp or something...I guess I'll talk to Chandlyn