LilyRose

Without hesitation, #2 !

Hi Jana, Thanks for you input in my other thread (color choice!) I'm glad you like the resort! I am very impressed so far with the communication with the resort. Karolin, the owner, answered all of them quickly. I do not know many resort where the owner is answering your emails! It's a small boutique hotel so everyone is helping! Just to let you know, Jade Mountain in pretty expensive. We choose to splurge ourselves in Jade Mountain but our guests are staying just next door, at Anse-Chastanet. (2 boutique hotels in the same resort). Anse Chastanet is also very unique and may be more expensive than the typical resort but...my guests are thrill to experience something out of the ordinary. If you go to this website: http://www.elopetoparadiseweddings.com, you will find all the infos regarding planning a wedding in Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain. You mentioned changing location...where are you booked? Let me know if I can be useful and keep me updated! LilyRose

Thanks clgriffi7! Hopefully, the pink won't make it looks like "Back in the 80'" hahahaha! It's not supposed to be my theme! I never considered navy blue and I think it's a great idea! I will keep it in mind for sure! As always, any other ideas are welcome! Thanks, Lilyrose

Well, I received my plan (Bulge Buster) and I wanted to use it for to lose 5 pounds (you know, those hard to lose but will reveal your 6-pack if you do so!) I find it easy to stick to the program for the first 3-4 days and then, I had a lot of cravings. I think it's because I was choosing one item for each meal instead of 2 or 3. I started to feel weak (low carb) and just stopped. I think now I will lose my 5 pounds slowly (I am a runner) so it will be gentle on my body without losing muscle mass. I think that the personalized Bulge Buster is a good program and I would do it if you are really concern by time and have more than the last 5 pounds to lose. Good luck! LilyRose

Really well done! :-) Your guests will be impressed!

Hi ladies, I been thinking for a while now and I would need your honest opinions regarding my wedding colors choice. I avoided the question with my invites because I choose a colorful passport with a navy blue Canadian cover! Now, I need to start thinking about flowers, bridesmaid dresses, favor, etc. and have to choose! My concern is I am planning to use the resort terrace for the ceremony. This terrace is GORGEOUS and has a amazing view! But at the same time, it's really colorful (I have attached some pictures). If I go with too light colors, I am afraid it gonna look wash out. If I go with too bright, will it look too much? And how about green? It's seem there is already a lot of green and blue! I like pink, because it suits my blonde hairs and complexion but seems there is already purple-pink flowers on the terrace. Ok, I know, it's silly to worry about that. Should I stay in a white and champagne theme even if I like pink? SO confused... Is it me or it's a hard one ? Did you find it hard to choose your colors? Any sincere opinion will be gladly appreciated! I am looking forward to read you! Thanks in advance! LilyRose P.S. On some pics, there is some furnitures on the terrace, of course, they won't be there for the wedding.

Welcome to the forum! I would love to visit St.Thomas one day...hear great things about this island! Happy planning!

Congratulations on your engagement! You will love this forum! Happy planning!

Oups! "Love" her work, not live!

Oh, just checked her website and I live her work! She is located in Canada, so I will definitely email her! Thanks for sharing!

Congratulations! Awesome pics! You look great! Lilyrose

Thanks for sharing the info DWbridetobe, I appreciate your island rep opinion.:-) I 'm sorry to hear about your wedding being cancelled. Keep us updated. I hope that the "replanning" will be smooth, you deserve it! Best wishes, Lilyrose

Thank you so much Krys, You are right, the medias seems to make it look worse. The owner of the resort already wrote to me personally saying that the resort is fine. "We have not had damages". It seems that the roads are the most affected but since I am going in July, it will be resolved by then. The resort is fully operational and the airport is scheduled to reopen Friday. You are right Krys, the island will need tourism and I'm sure that the St. Lucia will still be gorgeous to visit. Krys said: "The headlines for over a week on all of the newswires and TV reports was that 90% of the Turks and Caicos islands were destroyed. On one of our islands with a poplulation of 400 people, over 90% of the homes were destroyed (there are no resorts there) but on our main island we were all fine. It was a nightmare for hotels because people cancelled based on news reports which were sensationalized to the extreme. " This is so sad. I hope the tourism is back now. Thank you again for your kind words, LilyRose

Hello ladies, Seem like St. Lucia was very affected by Tomas this weekend. The town of Soufriere (where the UNESCO Pitons are) is the most damaged. At least 12 persons died (including tourists). UVF airport is still closed and many roads and bridges too. It's really sad. News said that Tomas was the worst storm in the Island "living memory". Hurricanes are rare in St. Lucia usually. We hope that everyone is safe now (communication lines still not working.) They evaluate the damages to 100 millions of dollars. Plantations, livestock, houses, everything has been affected. I do not know yet how my resort is affected by the storm. I wanted to book our group tomorrow but now I'm not sure.

Hello futurejohnson, I understand how you feel! It's surprising because you are a year in advance! Depending of the quote (price per person) you get, I would probably pay the extra to use West Jet for remaining guests. Of course, it's fun to have everyone in the same plane but in my opinion, I would'nt care so much about it. It's way harder to find a good price, the good days, ect. Also, maybe some of your guests will prefer to have a choice of airlines. (it can be a bonus if some guests are living in different cities). 80-200$ is not so bad if you consider that West Jet is much more expensive usually. Well, I'm sure you will find a right solution. I just wanted to give my honest opinion so you may not have to change everything you already plan. Good luck and keep us updated! Another Canadian bride,

Welcome Jasmin! You will love this forum! Happy planning!

Thanks ladies for the updates! :-)

Congratulations! I will be a July 2011 bride too! Enjoy the forum!

Hello Caroline! I am from Vancouver too... and getting married at Jade Mountain (not the same resort but the name is close enough!) :-) Welcome to the forum and happy planning!

Thank you Goodtoglow! I appreciate your review. Where is Sposa Couture? In New West? Thanks, Lilyrose

You are a gorgeous bride! I would be watching it again and again too! Really well done!

Welcome to the forum! Jamaica will be wonderful! Happy planning!

Welcome and Happy planning! You will love this forum!

Great job! :-)

Really nice pics everyone!