tiffandmarv

Great DIY placecards! It's a placecard and a favor...a 2 for one deal!!

My vote would be for choice #2. I am doing tiffany blue and red.

Quote: Originally Posted by jerseykitten when I booked my wedding I chose a package based on the 2009 rates. I sent an email a few weeks ago confirming my date when I heard about all the changes with the wedding coordinators and got an email back from Lori saying yes I was confirmed, but she didn't mention anything about me having to change the pricing. My stuff is at home and I'm at work but I don't think there's that much of a difference in the prices from last year - I think I booked the Silver Package though. I'll check when I get home. I'm thinking I'll have about 20-25 people. My responses aren't all in yet. What I did notice on the 2010 package is that it says "beach reception" so I'm wondering what that would look like as opposed to having the reception in the restaurants. I love the pictures from Blue Lagoon where everyone seems to have done it - has anyone had or seen a beach reception? I've only seen 2008 rates!! The Silver Love Package is what I am interested in too. Never heard about the "beach reception" option....that sounds like a nice setup too.

FI and I are both born and raised NYers (we are both from Queens). We live in MD now though. All the family is still in NY so I am still there very often. My second home is the NJ Turnpike!

Quote: Originally Posted by jerseykitten zuzelh - Thank you so much for the detailed review and the link to the pictures - you look beautiful! I'm doing a vow renewal package too - it seemed like the smarter thing to do. I also wanted to ask you about your cake - you just had the letter on there - was that something you brought with you? It was nice and simple, which is what I'm looking for as well! Jerseykitten, You mentioned you are doing a vow renewal package too. Has Nina or Lori provided you with any 2010 pricing yet? How many guests do you expect to have? I can't seem to get any answers.

Quote: Originally Posted by palmtree Here is the new 2010 Grand Palladium Wedding Guide. Basically, the "Just Married Package" is really skimpy. You don't get any flowers or decorations for the ceremony. The "Tropical Package" is in my view the best deal for the money. You get flowers and decorations for the ceremony, plus cake and sparkling wine for toasting after the ceremony. All the packages beyond that one provide benefits for the bride and groom and not for the guests, so I don't think they're worth the money. Do you mind sending the 2010 wedding package to my email: [email protected]. Everything they have sent me still says 2008. Thanks

Quote: Originally Posted by palmtree Here is the new 2010 Grand Palladium Wedding Guide. Basically, the "Just Married Package" is really skimpy. You don't get any flowers or decorations for the ceremony. The "Tropical Package" is in my view the best deal for the money. You get flowers and decorations for the ceremony, plus cake and sparkling wine for toasting after the ceremony. All the packages beyond that one provide benefits for the bride and groom and not for the guests, so I don't think they're worth the money. Do you mind sending this to my email address: [email protected]. Everything I have come across is still dated 2008. How did you get the 2010 package?

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This checklist is amazing, thanks for all the detail!!

Congrat Kimmnjay, your wedding was yesterday what an awesome day to have a weeding (12/9 was also my birthday!) LOL Hope you had an amazing day!

What an awesome resort! Congrats and welcome

Quote: Originally Posted by zuzelh I definitely would say the Blue Lagoon is nicer.... It overlooks the pool and had a great oceanview. the Poseidon was a lot smaller and didn't really have a view as it was all blocked by trees. If you don't want to go private, you can do your reception at any of the specialty restaurants, also. But I definitely think the additional $300 for the Blue Lagoon was worth it. Zuzelh, Since I have lost all contact with Nina and Lori again can I ask you some more questions: 1) Did your reception at the Blue Lagoon include an open bar or is that an additional fee? 2) How were your tables deocorated, did every table include a flower centerpiece? Did you pay extra for that? 3) I provided my credit card information to Nina and I see they charged my cc but will I be getting an actual "contract" to sign and return? Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks Tiffany

motion: motrin

support: husband

Congratulations! Have you decided on a resort in Negril yet, they sure have a lot of very nice ones.

I use to like it but I haven't sent out Christmas cards in years! Egg Nog?

Quote: Originally Posted by palmtree Hi, I just called and was told that because I have 20-30 guests, I could book either the blue lagoon on the poseidon for my dinner. I would have a set menu. Does anyone know which one is nicer to have the reception in? I'm not planning on making it private. Also, I should be getting the menus in my e-mail soon. I'll post them once I receive them! Try reading old posts from Petals, she did a planning thread and included pictures of both locations. From the pictures it appears the Poseidon is a lot smaller but that could just be the angle of the picture. Also when you spoke to someone today, did they quote you any prices for the reception? I am still trying to understand the reception costs. If anyone can help here, I would appreciate it.

Wow that is a lot of pregnant people! My best friend told me she was pregnant after I had booked my wedding for May 2010 (she is due late April 2010). Because I was still very early in my planning process, I decided I wanted her there enough that I changed my weddind date (pushed it back by 2 months, which my FI was not at all thrilled about). My friend sounded very grateful at first but now I am getting little comments from her that she may not be coming afterall because of the new baby. So the moral of the story is, 1) you have to decide how much you want these people at your wedding it may be enough to change your date, but remember 2) people ALWAYS have stuff going on so you ultimately have to do what works best for you and your FI.

Your book is amazing!! Thanks for sharing, I hope in the future I will have the energy to put one together too.

Quote: Originally Posted by Steve&Julia VistaPrint has cyber Monday sales which are great. does anyone know if they'll have anything like this again? I ordered one free tote to see what it'll look like but I am scared that my tote won't arrive before this sale is over. Do you know if they'll have a christmas or new year huge sale again? VistaPrint sends out these "free" offers every week, you will be fine.

Thanks for sharing this info! I was just at the store over the holiday weekend with my mom and sister. Sarah worked with me she was very sweet! I didn't find my dress that either that day either, mainly because the dresses I liked were outside of my price range. So did they announce when the next blow-out sale would be taking place?

Your song choice for the Bouquet toss is HILARIOUS!

Never had it but it doesn't sound too yummie to me (not a big fan of peppermint) Sugar-free gum?

I third that motion!!! If I had the money I would go for the raggae band in a heartbeat. It's different, I think it would be a nice touch.

Quote: Originally Posted by debbmach I've had a hard time finding specific pictures of the wedding sites. The only pictures I've seen is through links that others have posted. If you do a search for "Iberostar Rose Hall Beach" you'll have to search through the posts to find them, I really don't remember where I saw them. I was initially going to book with GPJ but ultimately decided on the Iberostar. Good luck! Thanks for the info. I did a bit of searching on the forum last night. It's a very nice resort, I found a lot of photos of couples getting married on the beach, but didn't find any weddings at the gazebo locations. My search will continue. Thanks again!