PALZ

Use Ari from Weddings in Negril or Jamaican Journeys - extraordinary woman, great, fair prices and others pale in comparison, she is based in Negril. I highly recommend her since our recent wedding April 1, 2010.

The company that can broadcast your wedding live back home is www.realnegril.com. They'll give you a copy of the broadcast on DVD also, very inexpensive and a great keepsake.

WOW! Just returned from our wedding in Negril at Villas Sur Mer and let me tell you - nothing compares! After booking at The Caves and visiting there twice we were so fed up with the terrible service we cancelled all and rebooked here. Go to Villas Sur Mer - On the cliffs in Negril, Jamaica and you'll see what I mean. This place is spectacular and completely private so no competing with other brides. It has it's own private pool and hot tub, staircase to the ocean and secluded tanning spot ocean side and the most amazing staff. The decor is almost Zen-like and no expense was spared in the architecture or interior design of this locale. It is a 6 bedroom private villa and each room has it's own private and large ensuite. Thanks to Ari of jamaicanjourneys/weddingsinnegril who turned us onto this amazing spot on the cliffs next to Rick's. Our guests were absolutely blown away by Villas Sur Mer and our wedding party loved sharing it with us over the 3 days we were there. We're planning to return again and again. Did I tell you the staff were great? That's an understatement - they are discreet and courteous, friendly and wait on you like a queen. I travel to Negril 2-3 times a year and researched alot of places there both for the wedding and guest accommodation and I promise you it's the Jewel of Negril. The beds and linens are top quality and comfortable beyond belief, the cocktail area we used across the road at their sister property was truly out of a magazine - like a private rainforest complete with pool and 20-person hottub that created a setting to die for. There are super large hammocks and a 12 person outdoor dining table, loungers and outdoor speakers - well I could just go on and on. Ladies, as much as I'd like to keep this place a secret I urge you to check it out - you won't be disappointed. Thanks again to Ari - The best wedding planner this side of North America!

Quote: Originally Posted by selassie11 Thanks for the info PALZ! I'm also getting married at Villa Sur Mer next April. Ari is the best! How was everything? I'm curious to know....have you done your review yet? Do tell!! Hi selassie, see my review of Ari under Negril Jamaica Wedding Planners. I'm new to this forum so haven't posted everything under every heading but I can tell you Ari-the-Awesome is just that! If you have other questions please let me know.

We're back! Wedding took place April 1, 2010 and it was amazing! Glad we chose to cancel The Caves and rebook through Ari-the-Awesome wedding planner @ weddingsinnegril. She turned us on to the most spectacular locale in all of Negril - Villas Sur Mer! It's a 6 bedroom private villa set on the cliffs next to Rick's Cafe and it's gorgeous. Private pool and hot tub, amazing staff and the decor is out of this world. Visit Villas Sur Mer - On the cliffs in Negril, Jamaica and you'll see what I mean - it's actually better in person. Ari's recommendations on vendors were bang on including Gemini the DJ and Misha Earle - photographer. Food, setting were all fantastic. Ari is nothing short of Heaven-sent. She plans and executes every aspect of your wedding like her life depended on it. Best investment I made was her! Her communication skills are amazing and you feel like yours is the only wedding she's working on. She's always 10 steps ahead of you and covering every detail imaginable. Her fees are reasonable and worth every penny. With all do respect to my MOH - who needs one when you have Ari.

Misha Earle is phenominal! We just worked with Misha at our April 1, 2010 wedding at Villas Sur Mer, Negril and although we haven't seen the results yet i am so confident in her skills I'm willing to endorse her now! We asked her to shoot mainly black and white and candid with only minimal posed shots and some color. Our only reminder that she was there was when her flash went off at just the right moment and we realized she had caught yet another fabulous moment. She used 2 cameras to ensure a quick response in the right format at the right moment. You need only to look at her previous work to know that this woman is ranked high in her field. Her expertise in all genres of photography ensure that she captures your setting and details with as much expertise as in her shots of people - posed or candid. I highly recommend her and ladies, not enough can be said about the value of good work, if you must cut a budget do it somewhere else not in the photographer - go with Misha and you'll be comfortable, relaxed and no doubt very pleased with your decision. All the best to everyone!

I have just returned from my wedding in Negril, April 1, 2010 and used Ari and now call her Ari-The-Awesome! Ladies, take my word for it - no one can match her skills. I had previously booked at The Caves and despite 2 trips there to meet their on-site wedding planner and multiple emails and calls at my expense we got no where, after more than 9 months - we cancelled! Started all over again at a new location - Villas Sur Mer and with Ari. I have so much respect for this woman. All other planners can only dream of reaching her ability. First and foremost - communication. It's key and she's amazing. Sometimes up to 10 emails a day and called me at her cost when she felt the need. She took on our wedding with short notice and organized the location; minister and license; caterers; bartender, amazing photographer - Misha Earle and DJ - Gemini and a live broadcast for our family back home to watch our wedding live! She helped with the florist; makeup; custom linens; decor beyond what I brought down, etc. etc. She drove me around when I arrived, attended the rehearsal, co-ordinated the entire set up the day of and even dealt with a sudden downpour minutes before 42 guests arrived. Kept me calm, kept us on track, made all look spectacular and was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. I have more to say than allowed in this space but I assure you it will be the best decision you've made after deciding to get married! I have extensive event planning background and assure you that this woman knows her stuff, handles all the behind the scenes details that will make or break your event. My rating is based on North American standards not just Jamaican. I put alot of time and effort and research into my planning and could not have pulled off this amazing wedding without her keen eye and attention to everything. She'll be 10 steps ahead of you and will truly take on your day like her life depended on it. Her rates are very reasonable and easily budgeted. My family and friends all say they don't want to bother going to another wedding as ours was so different and fun - how's that for accolades and Ari earned them. I wish you all the best but promise you'll have it if you use her services.