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It's your wedding and if you dont want to send out anything then dont... and your right these pple already know that your getting married... so why spend the money and time if you dont want to...

Thanks for all the advice guy's i'm still trying to figure out what resort i want but when i do that i guess i'll just go ahead and book the date when the resort allows....

This is a great thread i'm very excited to here what all the resort did.... maybe it will help me pic a resort...lol

Quote: Originally Posted by KarlaS Heartbeat, I feel your pain, I ran into the same problem! My family is from Jamaica and most of the larger resorts do have an 80% or 50% rule. It was extremely frustrating! What part of Jamaica are you trying to have the wedding in? There are actually many hotels that do not have a % rule or a day pass fee, although they are not all-inclusives. I contacted practically every resort from Ochi to Negril to Port Antonio. If you tell me your preferred area, I can give you a list of possible hotels. I actually ran into 2 problems when planning my wedding, the 80% rule and the fact that I am have a New Years Eve wedding. Many could not accommodate both, so I ended up booking at a hotel owned by a relative. Well originally I thought Montego Bay because of it’s close proximity to the airport. But I’ve been reading some review about how the beaches’ are not that nice are dirty or rocky, etc and since I want a beach wedding that and issue for me… but then I haven’t completely ruled it out. Montego Bay to Ocho Rios or anywhere in-between would probably work for me!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Melissa~ hmm well I can tell you which resort it's not. LOL. The Rius can do up to 3 weddings a day. Sorry wish i knew which one it was! lol... thanks i knew they did more then one just didnt know how many useful infomation.

Okay so I’ve been researching resort but I’m running into a bit of a problem my FH is originally for Jamaica so some resort are requiring a certain percentage(i.e riu’s 80/20 rule) of pple to stay at the resort (most of my guest will be from Jamaica and are not planning on staying at the resort, My fam and friends from the states will) and some are requiring that all guest stay at the resort…. I do understand that some places offer day passes…Is there anyways to get around the whole percentage thing I’m just wondering if any past brides had this issue and what resort did they pick or how did they handle the situation?

Does anyone know what resorts in Ocho Rios or Montego Bay that only do ONE wedding a day? If so have you been to the resort and how would you rate your experience? I remember reading about this at a resort but now I cant seem to fine that resort page again…grrrr

I'm not a cruise bride but i would have to agree with Jenamie.... if pple have already booked then you should just save some money.....unless your std's said something like formal invites would fallow....

Hello and Welcome there is tons of helpful information on this forum......

Super Cute!

Thanks for the info ladies! i figured i should wait (or would have to wait..lol) just wanted to hear what other ppl thought. I dont know what resort i actually want yet... i know a resort in Montego Bay and i'm leaning towards the RIU but since i have SOOOO much time i'm still researching ! Donie Jorden- have you picked an exact date yet?

Congrats... time is going to fly by.... cant to see your STD's!

These are really cute!

I'm doing orange (tangerine), light aqua/tiffany blue and a watermelon or fuchsia.... i just love how all the colors look together!!!

Where are you thinking of having your DW?

very good post...thanks for all the tips

So we finally picked a date! Now i'm just wondering when we should book the wedding at the resort. For local weddings i know pple have already booked their location for this date (found this info out from other forums). But since i'm having a DW do i need to book early also or not worry about it because it wont be an issue for me? Also, for photographers should i book early?

very nice love the cd idea

OMG I love this post I will probably do my wedding at this resort and there is so much on ROR i decided to do a search on RMB and i was very excited when i saw this thread thanks to everyone who has contributed!

From what I've read(in articles) you should be paying for her flight and room... However, you might want to work something out like if you pay for her to come then she styles your hair for free Quote: Originally Posted by AshleyMichelle I wanted to bring my hair dresser to the wedding but I am not sure what I should offer her. Do I pay for her entire stay and flight? her flight and just one night stay? I am really not sure what I should be doing here. Any suggestions!!!

I have read different articles that state any where from 2-3 months for DW. On this forum i have noticed that pple send them out as early as 5 or 6 months before. Are you asking for RSVP (like a informal) from you STD's. This is what i plan to do and then only send out invites to pple that have RSVP from the STD. I feel that there is no need in wasting an invite on someone who is not planning on coming.... just my 2 cent

Your dress is so beautiful! LOVE the details in the front.

You dress is beautiful! If you don't mind me asking who is the designer/ where did you get it... thanks

Congrats & welcome.... You will find plenty of info here.... I'm also a newbie and i've already found so much info.

congrats! you looked great... I loved your dress.