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I came across this idea on Etsy and even though my wedding in Jamaica was last year, this is a great idea! Here's the listing. Jamaica Starfish Word Art These are starfish images that can be customized with bride & groom names, location, date, etc. I wish I had seen this for my Save the Dates!

Hi Ladies, I got married last April and I was looking for something custom to give my guests who traveled with me to Jamaica for my wedding. I wish I found this earlier! But I wanted to share in case anyone else can take advantage of this awesome idea! It's a word art print in the shape of a starfish (my theme!) that can be customized with your wedding words and wedding colors. I hope this can help someone else out! I will definitely be getting one for my husband and I http://www.etsy.com/listing/72396308/8x10-word-art-print-jamaica-starfish

This was something that I stressed about too before flying and I didn't have to at all! I flew American Airlines with my bright pink wedding dress bag and everyone was more than helpful to accomodate the garment bag. I had 4 flights (total round trip) and each time the flight attendant checking tickets noticed the dress and pointed me to the closet right when you get on the plane. Also for those ladies looking for a garment bag for wedding dresses, I got mine on Amazon. They have a number of different colors!

We just got back from our wedding at Sandals Negril and I have to say that we are SO glad we did the 2 hour private reception dinner. We had a large group (34) so getting a table at the restaurant wasn't even an option. The staff did such an amazing job and I dare say that the food was even better than what you would get in the restaurant. The only thing that we added was the lantern decor from the Flutter of Romance package and we're so glad we did! It was beautiful. Check out the pics here Let me know if you have any questions!

We had ours at 6pm at Sandals Negril and it was PERFECT. Once everyone was settled in, had drinks, etc. we had the most beautiful sunset. Let me know if you have any other questions about it. I literally just got back this morning so I'm working on posting a review and pictures.

I did see some different pictures of the themes over at the Sandals fan page on Facebook. Log In | Facebook

I'm sure this probably isn't what you want to hear, but my experience with the WC (a different one) was exactly what you describe... Until about 5 weeks before the wedding (I'm 3 weeks away now). Once it's close it comes on their radar and then they're calling YOU for information! My guess is that there are so many weddings that the WC's are assigned to that they spend the time responding to the brides with closer wedding dates. Annoying.

I've been so frustrated about the bouquet options for weeks now! My wedding is just about a month away and I finally heard from my WC that I could order one of the bouquets from the themes. I choose Flutter of Romance and the bouquet will cost $175. I guess I'm happy with this for now especially since I don't have any other option!!!

Does anyone know if the $15 pp value of the 30 min. cocktail reception can be applied to the 1 hour cocktail reception? I'm eligible for the group wedding and we don't want to go for the 3-hour reception, but would consider upgrading to the 1 hour cocktail.

Quote: Originally Posted by glc006 Hello Ladies, I am getting married April 3, 2010, at the Sandals Grande Ocho Rios. I wanted to know, what are some of the things you placed in your WC bags? I was told that once you get there all of the things you guys are stressed about will be taking care of. I'm getting married April 3rd too! But in Negril! So ready for April to be here!!

Love the photos! Thanks so much for posting them! What time was your ceremony at? Mine will be at 4pm on April 3rd in Negril.

Are they planning to add more a la carte options? We were planning to get the Signature Package, but it's not available anymore. I still want my single entertainer for one hour, is it still possible?

I would love to hear more about this too if anyone has any info! Especially the Horseback Riding...

We stayed in the level you've booked and the balcony is HUGE and awesome! The planes overhead aren't bad and all and the best part is that the ride from the airport is around 5 minutes! You'll be on the beach in no time

Thanks for the info! So helpful!!

Yes, last I checked, it's fully refundable up to 90 days before your trip. We booked a trip last year and then canceled because we then found out we'd be getting married in Jamaica the following April and were able to get back the full $400.

Is anyone willing to give a price range to expect for these bouquets?

So one of the major downfalls that I just found out today from my WC is that we can no longer purchase the Signature Package Only a la carte items. Also, haven't seen the prices yet for the Martha themes... kind of nervous! They should be posted tomorrow, Oct. 1.

Does anyone have pictures of the ceremony locations at Sandals Negril?

Does anyone know when in October this is launching?

Great! I've actually been holding out to see if any different collections appeared! I don't love the PB stuff... Getting married in April, hopefully I'll have enough time to take advantage of the new Martha collection.

My fiance had everything planned out: how to get the ring through customs, a private candlelight dinner, and most importantly where to hide it so I wouldn't see it until the perfect moment where he would ask me to be his wife. Our vacation in Jamaica had been perfect: sun, romantic beaches, plenty of drinks from the pool bar- everything we could hope for. Then, on our third day, after returning to our room to get ready for our candlelight dinner, my fiance reached into the pocket of his swimsuit and came out empty handed. From the look on his face I could tell that the safe key was gone. "No worries", I said, "we're in Jamaica- isn't that their motto?" He frantically started searching the room to no avail. I suggested he try the pool where we spent our day. While he was gone, I called the front desk to find out what our options were. Only two options existed: find the key (obviously) or pay $100 to have maintenance drill out our safe, and there was a good chance they had already left for the day. After 15 minutes, I heard footsteps outside, "Did you find it?" I hoped that the answer was yes. No luck. I then told him about our two options and said, "Why don't we just wait until tomorrow, we can have a good look around when it's light out." He insisted that I called the front desk and requested to have the maintenance crew open the safe. Again, I persisted, "No, why can't we just look tomorrow and hopefully save $100?". What came next was something that I was not expecting to hear at this moment. "Because your engagement ring is in there!" My what? I suddenly went into search and rescue mode and flew down to the pool with more determination to find this damn key than anything ever before. I asked the bartenders again, hoping by some miracle that someone found it. No luck. Then, I started searching the lit pool in the dark night. Because it was dinner time, there was not another sole in sight. I'll never forget the moment of sheer exhilaration when I saw what might either be a leaf or my key. Regardless of what it might be, I jumped into the pool fully clothed (the first time in 3 days that I wasn't actually wearing a bathing suit) and tried to fish the object out of the water. I felt it with my foot and it was definitely a key! The water was too deep to reach down and grab it so I had to hold my glasses above my head and dive underwater to get it. I raced back to the room dripping the entire way and barged through the door with the key to our future. My fiance opened the safe and proposed to me soaking wet. My emotions were on high alert from the adrenaline of the whole situation and I started sobbing from sheer joy, and then we both started laughing uncontrollably. Not more than a minute later, we heard a knock on the door. Two maintenance workers had come from their homes to drill out the safe. We explained our story and apparently word got around the resort because for the rest of the week my fiance was known as Key Man by the staff.

Any opinions about the best ceremony locations at Sandals Negril?

We've already hit the <one year mark and our next milestone happens tomorrow... 330 days and airfares are published! How exciting huh? A few fares have come out in the past couple of days and we're currently looking at $318 for a BOSTON to MONTEGO BAY. Wooo!

Hi Everyone, User name: Jamaican_Smile (after my fav drink in Jamaica) Name: Matt & Melissa Location: Sandals Negril Wedding: April 3, 2010 in JA March 31 - April 14 ******************************* Check out my planning blog- Destination: Jamaica