dayna_123

Hi Ladies, And congrats to you all. We are married March 1st at the Riu Ocho Rios and then honeymooned at the Grand Palladium. It was an amazing two weeks at both resorts! In my opinion the best resturant we ate at was the Italian (Reggaetoni). Both my husband and I thought the same. We tried all but the Bhogali I believe.... Good luck with all your planning!

I was married there March 1st.. It was amazing! Wouldn't change a thing! I had the private poolside reception, with bbq menu. Well worth the 55/person. It was the best meal of the week. It poured rain all morning, and when us girls went in to get our hair done....by the time we were finished it was beautiful. I think it turned out to be the hottest afternoon of the week.

These are the free option flowers.

So when I started planning my wedding a year ago, I wasn't planning on having a flower girl or ring bearer since I have one nephew and FI has 2, all around the same age and I wasn't going to pick between the three of them. My nephew was booked to go all along, FI's not. They had no intentions of bringing the kids down. So I then decided to make my nephew ring bearer since he will be the only child coming. I order a cute seashell from Etsy to carry the rings, had a tie made to match the bridesmaids dresses. Anyways, final payments are due next week...and guess whose booked and coming now...the other two children. Do I now have to include them in the wedding to? FI brought that up tonight...and I am now wondering what to do???

I'm getting married March 1 2011, at the Riu Ocho Rios! Can't wait! We leave 4 months from tomorrow! Time is flying by!!

Quote: Originally Posted by debbmach I found my shoes today and I love them! So comfy, I'll be able to go from the beach to dancing all night!!! Those are my shoes too! They are super comfy! Something that I will totally wear again. I bought them in white and my 3 bridesmaids bought the same color as you!

Quote: Originally Posted by akua420 dayna - I'm leaving from Ab and I just had the same thing happen to me. We were supposed to leave Feb 18 and now we're leaving on the 19th getting married on the 22nd. As long as our flight isnt delayed overnight, the wedding-co. told me it will be fine. We are also leaving from Edmonton, one week later. Are you getting married at the Riu also? I know the girl that is getting married the day after you, also leaving from Edmonton. We are both using the same travel agent and I hear that flights are pretty full leaving out of Edmonton that week, with two large wedding groups! My travel agent told me not to worry about getting my date changed yet, as she said flights could change again. I don't think that will happen. I'm just worried and want to have a definite answer!

I bought them at a store called Sara's Fashion in the West Edmonton Mall. I did find the pic on Dress-Queen.com, for half the price. Nice! Oh well, they are ordered and its one less stress. Its not a typical bridesmaid dress and thats what my girls wanted.

Here are mine: I wanted something simple and flats to walk in the sand. They are so comfy too. My bridesmaids have the same ones in silver. They are from Browns.

Here are mine...I think they are so cute. Just gonna get the bows removed.

When we booked our flights we were arriving on a Friday and getting married on a Tuesday. Flights have just been released and we don't depart now til Saturday. Our date is still march 1, which is a Tuesday, is this ok? Or will I have to change our date??

Beautiful pictures! Can't wait for our wedding! Only 9 months to go.

Congrats! Can't wait to read your review!

What time in March are you going? We are leaving Feb 25- March 4, married on the 1st! These are the prices we have gotten from our TA, as they aren't available online yet. When they do get released online if they come in lower, ours will be lowered as well. Edmonton $1995 Toronto $1827.25 Halifax $1938.95 These were pretty close to the price we were expecting to pay going into it.... Hope this helps!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO This dress was one of the ones on my list, but sadly I can't find it anywhere I'm all the way up in Northern Alberta, Canada. It was the first dress I tried on that day. I loved Maggie's whole destination collection and they didn't carry any of it. But I tried on Joanna and loved it! Its so flowy and fits so nice! I ordered it in white, although I tried on diamond white.

I'm just wondering....how soon do you contact the wedding coordinator about going with a poolside reception and the menu that you want? I filled out the forms online, but I know thats just an estimate, and after being on this site there are so many other options that I want to do and upgrade.

I am doing purple also! And probably silver....

I am now a Maggie bride also! Put a deposit down today and its ordered! Its Joanna...not sure how to post a pic yet! Its so pretty! Perfect for the beach! Joanna - by Maggie Sottero Lets see if this worked...

Thanks ladies....I have been looking. Tried lots on a few weeks ago to get an idea. My mother and I are going back out of town tuesday....and I'm not coming home til I find one! Thats my plan anyways....Seeing how we have to drive 5 hours to do any shopping at all!

Whoops...I mean advice! Thanks....

Just wondering how long does most dresses take to come in? I'm not getting married til March 2011, but thats only ten months away...not very long at all! I also plan on dropping at least 20lbs....but if I need to order a dress now, should I order the size I am now? or a little smaller? I know I can lose the weight...have done if before. I just don't want to be swimming in the dress when it comes in; how many sizes can it be altered? Any advise is appreciated!

Awesome info...thanks..Also, how large is the area? How many tables can be set up? How many poeople can fit comfortable?

I'm going with a bright purple! I think it will look great on the beach!

Names: Dana and Neil Location: Riu Ocho Rios Wedding: March 1 2011 at 2pm In JA: Feb 25 - March 4 2011, may stay an extra week by ourselves. Still deciding!

Very pretty! I like a few of them for myself!