dominiqueamber

I read your review - that's crazy - I'm so sorry that happened to you. 40 people won't fit because of the size of the rooms? What did you think of the place? I'm anxious for details.I don't know about the a la carte. All I really need is dinner, I have most all of the vendors packages provide because my guy is Bahamian and has talented friends and family. I was just wondering about the layout and atmosphere of there restaurant because we could just have everyone meet there for dinner. I'd actually prefer to bring in my own silverware because I wanted bamboo for my eco-friendly wedding. I also liked that there rooms were less than $200 a night. My guy said Compass Point is more expensive than Beach Club. I read some bad reviews on trip advisor. I do love the way the buildings look though. Thanks for chiming in - it's awesome to have an experienced voice!

Were probably going to end up living on Eluethra at some point, and my guy's family told me some horror stories about bugs so I'm over it now...That might help you not be so obsessed..I don't want to give myself the heebie-jeebies again but roaches and spiders as big as your hand crawling around the floor and ceiling while you try to go to the bathroom at night scared the "poop deck" outta me! I guess I have to get used to island life. So anyway I talked to Anna and her assistant this weekend, I had actually talked to them in June about Beach Club and we talked Poop Deck this time. My guy and I talked about it and this seems better suited for us. (Although I still plan to ask the guy in person if I can just have my ceremony in front of Beach Club if we get appetizers and cocktails from them, because I just want to know) She said everything can happen outside so I don't have to worry about the interior of the building and the menus are like $38 pp. I'm thinking welcome/rehearsal/farewell dinner at Beach Club now. I saw a girls wedding - I'm pretty sure I got the link on BDW and I wasn't thrilled about her wedding, the dance floor was the concrete patio and you could see the patio umbrellas with Heineken in most of her pictures so I'm going to want to be way out on the beach. I know I sound terribly picky but I'm trying to make it "like" beach club. She also said she can put your ceremony on the pier if your interested in that - I'm not because our wedding will be 60-80 and that's too heavy for me - there was a mishap with a Bahamian Christening on the Pier because of too many people. Anna is going to find out if I can have my guy make the conch salad and just buy the ingredients from the restaurant (which is the only reason I wanted to have my own vendors in the first place) I love this forum too! Don't be overwhelmed sweetie- there's so many women here more than willing to help you - and I have confidence in Anna and Linda ( I think her name is) Once you get the place everything falls together. Then start on Invitations if you haven't already.

Hi there! I was a Beach Club Bride but due to the expense (you have to rent the place out so $3500 for half a day and $6000 for a whole day and that does not include food) it looks like were going to go with the Poop Deck (which is also called sandy port something - I'm sorry I can't remember at the moment- but that might look better on your invitations- I however love the idea of the word poop on my pretty lacy invitations) Were also thinking of A Stones Throw Away for the reception and family staying there, it has 10 rooms and can hold 40 people, Ive read mixed reviews on Trip advisor, the local wedding planner (any my guy) recommended it so I'll check in out when I visit in a couple months. It's far west on the island so it is a ways from downtown and the fish fry and Atlantis where all the excitement happens if you were wanting to be close to the action. but I'm really like Anna and Linda (I believe her name is) the wedding planners who also coordinate Poop Deck weddings, and I was against the expense of the wedding planners since most hotels have one, but I'm feeling differently after they called me on Saturday and Sunday this weekend to help me with my wedding. I think I need them in my life Anyway I've been to a nice wedding at the Sheraton but don't have background information except it was $40 or $50 a plate and there was not much food on my plate. I have heard great things about Atlantis weddings (although expensive) I have heard a lot of negative things about Sandals, RIU and Breezes from the locals. I've never been to a Wyndham wedding, although I've been to the hotel many times ( I like their pool) but Wyndham is one of the least expensive hotels that doesn't have roaches and bed bugs so it should be worth a look. I also have heard good things about the British Colonial Hilton (although pricey as well). There is a Bahamas bridal association and they have approved vendors, I wouldn't stray from that list. Also if you go to the Bahamas website, they have a department set up within the ministry of tourism that is just for helping brides who want to have a wedding in the Bahamas - I believe it's free. Hope this helps, if you need anything else I'm happy to help. Also skp1 and Mrs.Weiss are some of my favorite fellow Bahamas Brides - look over there posts

Aww..your so sweet - happy to help - and it gets a lot of my ideas and worries out of my head when I get to talk about it.. So I just love the idea of the word poop on a beautiful wedding invite - but for you I'll call it Sandyport Beach. The beach there is beautiful but I wasn't crazy about the inside. It's well decorated but it's a very British traditional style, a lot of dark green and mauve and it didn't strike my fancy. They have a small room to the side you can have parties in and I loved the windows but I'd prefer to be outside. I asked who your working with because user Lanajoy - booked her date for the Beach Club and was having a hard time getting responses from Anna (I'm pretty sure she has Anna). I believe she found out for me that the white folding chairs are included. I was wanting the clear chivari chairs (actually I wanted clear chairs and that's what was available) and benches but I'm thinking a combination of the two could be cool. I decided I want a semi circle ceremony set up. I got a few quotes for the chairs and the chuppah/canopy and a chandelier and I was excited they wern't that expensive. I do think the beach at Beach Club is great for a ceremony - but not to put tables and chairs on it. I'm trying to figure out if I can make it possible to have everything in one place without renting it out the whole time. I don't mind if there are other people there eating as long as they don't mind us. But if I do that I use there food (which I'm not crazy about) My guy is Bahmaian so he has a friend who is a personal chef in Nassau and just started catering weddings that he wanted to use. I'm not sure the woman's name but I can ask. We originally wanted Harbour Island because we could rent houses there and do without all the vendors and have something really relaxed and private, but since I want my family and friends to have the option of comming down on a cruise ship that was out because ships dock in Nassau and Freeport. My guy suggested the Bed and Breakfast "A Stones's Throw Away" when we first started talking weddings and I ruled it out because it's not on the beach but now I'm considering it. At least for the reception. It has 10 rooms and I think it houses 40 people. Breakfast is included and they have a restaurant for dinner. I'm waiting to hear back from them but it's an option again. I declined the chance to visit the last time and now I wish I hadn't. It's high up on the hill so I bet it has a gorgeous view, I can't wait to visit when I go next. I've heard you can get married on most of the public beaches. The ones that I'm in love with, that he takes me to because they're never crowded are too rocky for a wedding. The problem is there isn't much place to park along the beach so that makes access difficult. I've heard about weddings at love beach but havn't seen one personally. It's a nice beach, furthur away from the crowds but everytime I drove by it had quite a bit of cars there. I know a local couple who was married not too far from Sheraton, they parked in the neighborhood and there is a nice area where it's not a lot of people and they have trees (I love trees) but parking was difficult for us. I guess you'd have to consider vendors getting there and setting up and taxi's/bus shuttle being able to park while they wait for you. But you can go a little further down from Sheraton and go back there for your reception if you'd like. If you have your ceremony at Love Beach or another beach there then would you have a reception elsewhere like a restaurant or were you hoping to have it all at one place? I actually liked Traveler's Rest (restaurant). It's not beautiful but it looks like a hole in the wall, they usually have a band playing and it has a great view. Food was great, you get a lot for your money but service is slow as usual. I'm not sure what kind of vibe/setting your looking for. I'm glad your so excited! <3 Dom

They look great Dominique! I love your colors!

So sad to see your final planning post, but so happy to see it all come together! When I first read your thread I never would have guessed you would have blown up to be this martha stewart greatness! I honestly thought you were just another creative BDW bride until I saw your at home ceremony and I know you were something special and I better stay tuned. So glad I did - thanks for sharing your talents with us. I hope your basking in the glow of newlywed life and working hard on your new business! So grateful to have "internet" met you! <3 Dom

Your welcome book is cute - thanks for posting your templates - off to see your planning thread

What a great thread! I love the gifts you put together and the OOT Bottles are genius!

You did a great job! Your cake topper is too cute and I'm searching for a guest book like yous!

Your wedding is beyone Gorgeous! I seriously want to put these pictures on my fridge for inspiration! Your color choice is great..your accessories (yours and the bridal party) are exceptional! I can't get enough of your stationary! Like I want to have a copy of everything just to have! You should be a professional - you did an amazing job! I'm so inspired!

Havn't had mine yet - I'm considering having the wedding at Poop Deck and the reception at Beach Club now - they're next to each other. I was told $3k to rent out the place for half a day and $6k for the whole day. I thought it would be feasible but it's looking like a bit much since that dosn't include food or drinks (don't need much decor-that's why I fell in love with it) What did they tell you for prices? I thought about just having dinner there but there menu is more americanized and my mom and guy complained that after $60 they were still hungry (they went for lunch) so I thought catering ourselves would be better because I want a bahamian meal. Oh and it's bahamas - most everything is slow It's not a very big beach - now the storms have a lot to do with reshaping the beach but in July it wasn't much - more of a slope. I go back about the end of december/early january and I can let you know what it's looking like. Look at the picture where you see the dock and all the seaweed has washed ashore - that's the beach infront. I'll post more pictures when I go through my folders. The beach on the other side of the dock where Poop Deck is was longer/bigger. I'm torn because I like the ambiance of Beach Club more than any place I've been to down there (so far). I also have a dream of having a dance floor on the sand. I don't see that happening on the sand in front of Beach Club, and a lot of the tables on the deck are stationary so I think moving the tables/chairs inside is the best option. Unless we dance on the Poop deck side. Told you i'm torn. I'm waiting to hear about the options from Poop Deck and when I go down again I plan to visit Beach Club again - because I have a hard time getting a response through email and on the phone. Who's your planner. I'm excited to have another Bahamas wedding in the works!

Nothing compares! I searched for months! I admit I'm a font addict and I steal fonts. I figure if it's online it's not that bad, not like I'm stealing from wal-mart or macys. I know it's terrible! My new last name starts with a G so I'm happy with that! But I love your J and L - yours looks proportionate - that's the hardest part for an OCD type like me. I meant to tell you if you want to add crystal bling - order on ebay, it takes a while but much much cheaper than the craft store. And I just can't believe I thought it was a palm tree all this time and it's a peacock feather!

I'm sooo excited for you - I do not want to be here in cold, wet Virginia - I wanna be with you!!! I'm sending you all the warm, fuzzy, well wishes I can! I can't wait to hear about how you impressed everyone with your talents, wow-ed them in your dress, and inspired them with your love! Be safe - have fun - don't stress- don't sweat - and party hard!!! <3 Dom

This is one of THEE BEST DESTINATION WEDDINGS/PLANNING THREADS!!! I love your dress (can't believe its a davids) your bouquet, your bm dresses, your sandals, your stationary, your oot bags, your place cards - all your details. I love everything! I heart you!

Great job! I love your shoes and bm dresses the most!

You did a great job carrying the blue throughtout. I know your not a shoe girl but I just love your shoes!!!

Looooooove it! You used the Burgess script! I love it so much but can't get the glyphs to satisfy me - yours looks perfect!

Oh I super love these! They're not gaudy - they're make me feel like your having/had an amazing lux wedding!

Ok I know I suck - still working on my email response - it takes me like three hours for one response! You have no idea how much love and dedication I have for you girly! Sooooooo either you got me sick or I got you sick with all the germ - I mean g-mail! Ah-hahahahahah - I crack myself up - but really how great is it were both sick at the same time! You better get some therafllu and knock that ish out for real - can't have you feeling crappy when you have to pack and if you give it to the hubby or the princess they're going to give it right back to you in time for the wedding! Anyhow - freakin love your glasses! Better than I expected! so you used your awesome machine to cut vinyl and the vinyl stays on the glass since you put them in the dishwasher? You didn't say you had two types. I'm getting the stemless ones! That will be my travel mug! Where'd you buy them - don't say dollar store cause I've looked in three. p.s. did you know dollar tree headquarters in located in chesapeake va? - I had to leave my temp assignment with them early because my new job started and I was hoping to get in good with the company for future wedding purchases boo Let's see how well you know ur sista - which of your items from today's post made me scream out loud? Sorry I can't wait till you respond - you know if was the tags! They make me wanna scream like a 12 old at a bieber concert - side note - I screamed like a middle aged black woman at an usher/genuine/ll cool j concert over your dress (you know i'm all country so insert r&b heartthrob of your choice But seriously your tags are like better than Disney! Hurry tag something else! Did you tag the oot bags? I think I need tags for each of my magnets! Jewelry is soooo cute! I didn't know you needed jewelry - I have those pearls already and some bows - I could've gotten more bows and mailed them to you!! I'd be interested to see you carry the dress throughout the airport? She should have a name really. Did you tell me what your doing for your hair? Are you going to straighten it? I start to think about mine and there's too much more important - like mismatch- coordinating patterned napkins! Is that silver petal envelope with the orange ribbon a welcome letter or the invites to the parties? CD's came out so well! So are you saying there is a type of label I should avoid? I just put Ra on that "mood music" project tonight - he said ask his friend and I had to pout but I should be getting a CD soon. I better. I hope. Do you or your Papa have any classics I must add? I know I'm working all out of order. He loved the STD's. Just gotta get you to love them! When you come back we'll figure out the pencil cause I got fustrated. All your projects look sooo good! I'm so proud of you! And you must be superwoman to accomplish all this and take care of the family! He's going to be smiling sooooo big when he see's it all together! So big! And when ya'll get home - still so big! Ok I'm sorry I'm taking over your blog with our private chats - case in point - we need to live closer so we can have weekly meetings at starbucks (I don't do starbucks - let's meet for ice cream or cheesecake) <3 Dom

Wait what happened?! Did you find someone to do the wedding?!

Beautiful! That's some destination! I can't wait to see how your wedding comes together!! Just curious about how many are you expecting?

See the post I made in the Bahamas section. His name is Jermaine Bethell and I posted samples of his work and his contact info. PM me if you need anything else.

Oh you know I love your new projects!!! What info did you put in the passport? Curious because I wanted to be original and do a passport and boarding pass in my pre-travel package instead of a brochure. Ok not all that original, skp from bahamas board did a boarding pass too but I added to it- but I'm trying pretty hard to be original I sent pictures of my std to your gmail. I'm sorry we have like 12 conversations going on, but I didn't want to post my personal stuff on your blog.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CREATE-BRIDAL-WEDDING-BOUQUET-Retro-Vintage-Brooch-Pins-/180720033355?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a13c0de4b I was looking for brooches to make a bouquet for my mother's wedding and I cam across this. Would be a great vintage glam bouquet for you - it sounded like you were a diy bride. You can even have these mixed with real flowers and a blue ribbon would be pretty - and your something blue.

Woooooooow...you are the most detailed bride ever! I feel like if I could get myself organized like you I should have no reason to stress