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@gpendleton, your pictures are amazing! And I love your table scape! Just Beautiful!

@joanna12, I would let your coordinator know of a liqour preference. We stayed at MDV but had a dinner at the Cliffs and both places were very accomandating. Regarding a plated meal, we never requested any, but all of our breakfast and lunch meals were brought to our table (when we ate at the Villas), however, our dinners were served buffet style with all guests at the resort. They appeared to have enough staff to served plated, but I am sure there will be an extra fee!

we tipped on checking out on last day(which is when we paid their tab), truefully, I didn't think of tipping them at time of wedding/reception. Oops, my bad!! Steel Drummers were arranged through Oneika and they did a great job! We had special requests of traditional and fun, plus during the cocktail hour they played a variety of music. During the prelude and ceremony Ode to Joy, Ava Maria, Pachabel's Canon in D major, Bride's entrance- Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Recessional - One Love (the wedding theme). fun music-Don't Worry Be Happy!, Under the Sea, i Can't Help Falling in Love with You. Go to youtube and search for steel drum music and you will hear some great music! The steel drummers were great! The thing is that your wedding planner will take care in making sure the venders are where they should be on your wedding day and keep to your timeline, so I guess one less thing to worry about! MDC is beautiful, we had our rehearsal (really didn't have a rehearsal, but night before wedding) at MDC. Beautiful grounds!

The Resort - MDV and MDC are beautiful and the pictures don't come close to their beauty! Plus they treat you like royalty! Have a wonderful wedding!

Yes that's true, though I read somewhere on a thread that you can contact them directly. I was quoted $200 per hour-by Oneika, and surprisingly, the DJ was there very early, including taking pictures of the ceremony, lol. (We had steel drummers for the wedding and cocktail hour).

my daughter was married at MDV this past September and the DJ, Sounds Unlimited did a great job! They kept the party going! Very accommodating and we were able to meet with them the day before the wedding to discuss our concerns and expectations.

Beautiful veil with flower and dress! @ Lisa, thanks, and Debra was a sweetheart.

@lisa203 Sorry for the delayed response, since my daughter's wedding, I don't visit the sites like I once did. Debra charged $70 for our hair and $70 for airbrush make up. At those prices, we had her do all our make up, but only the bride's hair! She did do an outstanding job though. Her make up remained in tact(except for lipstick retouching) after a beach wedding and reception! Her contact info: Debra @ Queen B ee’s Tropical Weddings & Spa 876-574- 6777 / 876-957 0392 Email: [email protected] www.salonnegril.com

Margaret Myrtie did my daughter's wedding cake DELICIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL! Actually, her cake was better looking than the example I had emailed to her. Â The DJ- Sound Unlimited met with my daughter and me the day before the wedding and he did an outstanding job! He handled (along with assistance from Oneika) our special requests well. Â Sungold was booked and we ended up using another photographer, Jamaica Wedding Photos, and he did an outstanding job. Â But the best thing about MDV is the wedding coordinator, Oneika. She took care of everything, was always proactive, and went over and beyond. She even took 3 bags of luggage filled with things for the OTT bags and wedding supplies that I had with me,and put them together! Also, MDV has a program coordinator for your guests concerns and needs.

@wilsonj2, we just returned from MDV for my daughter's wedding. First the pictures do not give it due justice! The place is gorgeous and all the staff goes the extra mile to make sure you feel comfortable. We felt like celebrities (and was informed that a few have had weddings there-basketball and football stars!). Â The wedding was on the beach, but we had a dinner the night before at the Cliffs. We were fortunate, as the Cliffs were not expecting a larger group until the next day! Their grounds are beautiful, but we made the right choice for our guests by staying at the Villas and having the beach wedding. Â Oh, BTW, the few guests that commented (negatively) originally about the pricing at MDV were raving about the place before we left and are planning on returning with us next year! Happy planning!

we just used Devon for my daughter's wedding. I have not received our pictures, but he arrived early to scope out sites for picture taking. He did appear to be alittle distracted on arrival, spending quite a bit of time on the phone, but after the wedding started, he was very professional. I thought his pricing was very competitive and he offered more in his price package. I can't wait to see the professional pictures!

@ Tiera, my daughter used http://www.showjaminc.com/Price%20list.html which also includes the price list. We were at Moon Dance Villas in Negril. Good luck,

before reading this script, let me give credit to the BDW and one particular PW brides, because that's where this was pieced together from. Thank you ladies!  Ceremony Script . WELCOME AND INVITATION Rev. James: “We gather here today, in joy, to witness and celebrate an act of love and friendship. XXX and XXX, in their devotion and respect for each other, wish to unite in the holy bond of marriage, and to dedicate themselves to each other. Though this is not a church, I remind you that it is nonetheless sacred ground. Sacred because of its location here in the temple of sand and ocean, and sacred because of what is about to take place here. For that which passes between loving people is eternally holy. XXX and XXX are filled with gratitude to each and every one of you here today for the love, friendship, and support that you have given them throughout their lives, and they would like to thank you for making the effort to be here today. You all are a very important part of who they are, each of you holds a special place in their hearts, and they would not have wanted to make this important commitment without your being here to share it with them. “ Vows of Support (Rev. James calls both sets of parents forward) Reverend James: “To the parents of XXX and XXX, although they have embarked on this marriage through personal choice, their marriage will be enriched by the families from which they come. With this in mind, I ask you, XXX and XXX, to take this man, XXX, into your hearts, that he might live from this day as your son, for he is dear and beloved to XXX and XXX and shall be so to you and your family. If so, answer, We do.†XXX’s parents– “We do†Rev.James: â€And to you, XXX and XXX, I ask the same, that you take this woman, XXX, into your hearts, that she might live from this day as your daughter, for she is dear and beloved to XXX and XXX, and shall be so to you and your family. If so, answer, We do.†XXX’s Parents– “We Do.†(Both bride and groom hug new family) (Parents stand next to 'new' child and join hand -- everyone facing guests) Rev. James: “Two people in love do not live in isolation. The love between XXX and XXX is a source of strength to each other and to the community around them. In turn, their community has a responsibility to support them. Do you, who are present here today, promise to surround XXX and XXX in love, offering them celebration in times of joy and support in times of concern? If so, answer we do.†Guests: “We do.†(Mothers take the white sand and pour a small amount into larger sand container) (Parents return to their seats AND Bride and Groom remain facing guests. Rev. James walks around, turns his back to audience and faces Bride and Groom)    ACKNOWLEGEMENTS Rev. James: “There are many special people who are unable to be here with us today. Let us call them forward in our hearts and remember them at this time. Let’s take a quiet minute to reflect.†FOUNDATION Rev. James: “XXX and XXX, no ceremony can create your marriage. Only you can do that - through love, patience, dedication, perseverance - through talking and listening and trying to understand - through helping and supporting and believing in each other - through learning to forgive, respect and appreciate your differences, and learning to make the important things matter and to let go of the rest. Remember your relationship is alive and ever-changing. How you regard each other will determine the strength of your union. It is your creation together, your sacred responsibility. Do not just be married or in love; but let your marriage be an active process of showing your love to each other. May you always honor the sanctity of your union, your love and respect for one another and thus be blessed throughout your days together as husband and wife. We will now have a reading from “  I Corinthians 13 “4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.† THE MARRIAGE Rev. James: If you are now ready to join your lives in this union of marriage, please face each other now and join hands. XXX and XXX have written their own vows  EXCHANGE OF VOWS XXX and XXX say their vows EXCHANGE OF RINGS Get the rings from ring bowl  Rec. James: “XXX, please place the ring on XXX’s finger and repeat after me: “  “Today, I, XXX, choose you, XXX, to be my wife. This ring is a symbol of my unending devotion to you. I promise to encourage and comfort you, and to always be by your side through our life’s journey I promise to support you when life seems easy and when it seems hard; I promise to be faithful to you, and to always hold you in the highest regard. You are my best friend and the one I choose to spend my life with from this day forward. With this ring, I gladly marry you and join my life to yours.† Rev. James:†XXX, please place the ring on XXX’s finger and repeat after me:† “Today, I, XXX, choose you, XXX, to be my husband. This ring is a symbol of my unending devotion to you. I promise to encourage and comfort you, and to always be by your side through our life’s journey I promise to love and support you when life seems easy and when it seems hard; I promise to be faithful to you, and to always hold you in the highest regard. You are my best friend and the one I choose to spend my life with from this day forward. With this ring, I gladly marry you and join my life to yours.†    SAND CEREMONY Rev. James: “Love is the eternal force of life. Love is the force that allows us to face fear and uncertainty with courage. But although you will be sharing one life, never forget that you are also two separate people. Cherish and affirm your differences. Love each other. Keep your commitment primary. Together you will laugh and cry, be sick and well, be happy and angry, share and grow, sometimes together, sometimes separately. XXX’s and XXX’s mothers have already poured sand into the vase to represent the support of the individual families; now XXX and XXX will pour separate containers of sand into the vase. XXX and XXX, these containers of sand symbolize your individual spirits. As you each hold your separate containers of sand know that this represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique.†(XXX begin pouring a little of the sand, then XXX pours-then pause) “XXX, (sand color) represents who you were as an individual and your maternal/paternal family namesancestors; XXX, (sand color) represents who you were as an individual and your maternal/paternalfamily namesancestors,†(Begin pouring remainder of sand together) But, as you now combine your sand together, note that the individual containers of sand no longer exist, but are now joined together as one. It is virtually impossible to separate who poured which sand into the container, so should your marriage be, inseparable. May this marriage and family be harmonious and blessed from this day forward.  PRAYER Rev. James: “Let us pray Bless this marriage, as XXX and XXX begin their journey down the road of life together. May they respect each other's likes and dislikes, opinions and beliefs, hopes and dreams, and fears, even though they may not always understand. May they rest in the knowledge that no matter what happens, by relying on each other, things will work out for the best. Most of all, dear God, bless and protect them as they embark on life’s journey together.†“Amen†CLOSING WORDS Rev. James: “As we prepare to end the ceremony let us hold in our hearts the joy and love we have shared with XXX and XXX here today. Let us take a bit of this love to the rest of the world and let it rekindle the flames that are held within our own hearts. “ DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE Rev. James:“Now for as much as you, XXX, and you, XXX, have indicated your desire to be united in marriage, and before God, and these witnesses have pledged your love to each other, by the authority of the laws of (Negril, Jamaica?) it’s my honor and my delight to pronounce that you are husband and wife. XXX, you may now kiss your bride. “ (XXX and XXX kiss) (XXX and XXX turn and face their guest)  INTRODUCTION OF NEWLYWEDS Rev. James: “Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to present to you: XXX and XXX as husband and wife.†XXX and XXX jump the broom and leave Rev. James: “XXX and XXX invite you to enjoy cocktails. They will be joining you shortly after taking a few pictures.†“Thank you. “   Wording from PW jasminealaine with changes/editing made by DMOB

The bride, maid of honor (my other daughter) and I all had sew in, similar to our own hair type and texture! So we went from, straight, wavy and curly! It was great, being able to jump into the ocean at any time without worrying about our hair! On my daughter's wedding day, Debra(Chocolate and originally from the States) from Queen Bee came to our resort and did the bride's hair and all of our air brush makeup. That was a blessing, because the airbrushed makeup held up through all the humidity!

we had a fire dancer at my daughter's wedding weekend (he actually performed at the Welcome reception) this month. He was amazing! I think the cost was $250 and worth every penny! $600 seems high unless you are having additional acts, like the stilt or acrobatic dancers. Our guests really enjoyed! Â

@wilsonj2, we're staying at MDV, with a small overflow at the Cliffs. We were trying to make sure that there was a difference btw dinner the day before the wedding and the beach reception and that's why we are having a dinner on the cliffs. I believe you must be staying at one of those resorts to have your wedding on their section of the beach.

My daughter is getting marry at MDV next month. Visit destinationwedding.com, and they have info for discount pricing (in the off season) at MDV. Good luck on your planning!

we're having the wedding on the beach, but a dinner at MDC. Also, my understanding that there is a van that will transport between the two, travel time about 5 - 7 minutes

sounds beautiful, Rome is one of my favorite cities! If young crowd, or active, maybe renting bikes and seeing some of the countryside.

beautiful pictures and I love your dress!

I checked about fireworks for my daughter's Jamaican wedding, $5000 for either 15 seconds or 5 minutes (I can't remember the time frame now), anywho, outside of budget so we are going with sparklers. Can not bring into Jamaica, so going through resort for the sparklers.

Hi my daughter is getting marry in Negril and she found the following company that charges $400/hour for a steel drum band. The company is Home Of Showjam .They have their price list on the site. Good luck.

I'm not going to worry though my daughter's wedding is going to be in September. We were also told by our WC that she had not had a wedding get rained out and actually had not made a suggestion for a back up plan until we approached her. I am just going to do it the old fashioned way and PRAY for a beautiful day!

I thought we would have fireworks as a surprise to my daughter the bride UNTIL I was quoted the price, $5000 for a 10 minute show! I wasn't offered a shorter time period, but I believe that it would still be a no!