Islandgirl910

 I think you should definitely hire a photographer and a videographer because after the wedding is over, food is eaten and guests go home all you have left are your pictures. I know you wouldn't want to be disappointed with pictures that don't display just how beautiful your day truly was. If anything get in contact with Marcia Roberts. Her packages are very reasonable and she also provides video. Don't settle for regular pics from family, get pictures that you deserve from a professional girlie.

Originally Posted by Jamaica2012 

Hi ladies, so I need some advise.

Pictures and a video are pretty important to me. With that being said I'm trying to keep my budget as low as possible.  I have an aunt and good friend of mine who will be going to the wedding and they both have said that they will take lots of pics for me.  My question is should I just have them take pics and hire someone to do the video or should I hire out both? I was wanting to keep the pics and video budget under $1000, is this even possible? And does anyone know how Digipix works their packages?

Thanks for any advise in advance!

 

Sure if you don't mind sharing how to make the signs, I'd love to learn!

Originally Posted by futuremrstgun 

thanks, islandgirl...i'm home today sick so i'm using this day to finish up projects and do mockup tablescapes...its been refreshing to check items off of my TO DO list...

 

the signs are really simple to make...if you need any help..just let me know.

 

good luck and happy planning!!!

 

R~

Yes it is David's Bridal. I must say even though they didn't have any wedding dresses that caught my eye, their selection of bridesmaids dresses are great.
 

Originally Posted by torilynnsmith 

Where is that BM dress from?! Davids?

 

Who is your photographer that you are using?
 

Originally Posted by futuremrstgun 

burnison09...i'm not using marcia roberts but i had to western union my photog's deposit..so i trust that that's normal...its expensive to wire or receive funds in jamaica..if she has a bank of america account, i'd highly recommend going that route. 

 

good luck and happy planning!!!

 

R~

My bridesmaids are wearing the same dress in the color Malibu! When I first saw it, I knew it would be perfect for them to wear and would compliment my wedding dress.
 

Originally Posted by Stina9562 

I chose the same dress! I always wondered why women cried when they found the dress and now I know why! My best friend and I were fighting back the tears! This is my maid of honor the day we found "The dress"  I plan on adding some kind of sash to it. I really like this one I found from Etsy.com

 

Mrsfuture girl you are doing you thing! I now want to make reserved seating signs for myself, groom and our best man and maid of honor since they'll be sitting with us a sweetheart table. We plan to scatter the rest of the bridal party in the crowd. I realize I can also make reserved seating signs for the ceremony which is definitely a must especially with parents etc.

Wait I love Big Love too! When did it end?? I have to watch the latest season.

Originally Posted by deniden 

That's actually how I came to love the song, lol. I LOVED that show! Very sad about the ending!

 

Congrats and good luck daisy! I hope the rain stays faaaaaaaaaaaaar away and nothing but sunshine smiles down on your day!
 

Originally Posted by daisymable 

Well ladies,

 

I am off to Jamaica in just a couple of hours. I am so excited but quite worried about the weather.  My friend just got back and only had one day of sun the entire week! I just checked and it's saying thunderstorms for most of the week. I guess we cannot control the weather and we'll make the best of it! I booked my ceremony at the Cinnamon Hill Aqueducts so if I can get sun for that I'll be happy!  I'll write a review when I get back... wish me luck!

Awe Susan thank you! And hey that would be nice if you get to see me in my dress and also you will be able to see a typical wedding day in a sense to help you get ideas for yours at the Suites!

Originally Posted by susan1672 

Love this dress! Especially the lace part! Very classy and romantic! BTW - My FI and I will be at the Iberostar for our site visit during your wedding date. Maybe we will see you in this lovely dress : )

 

Thanks for this heads up. What's the best way to get in contact with the spa?

Originally Posted by meeshamillz 

Being a future bride I am not really sure...One thing I would do if I were you is contact the Spa and make your reservations for any services you will be needing. You should also advise your guests to do the same. I was advised by the Spa that they prefer we book our services in advance because of how busy they are.

 

Other than that I would probably email the WC and ask what info they need. I can tell you the WC advised me they don't start finalizing plans until about a month out.

 

Hope this helps

 

Meesha
 

 

Congrats!! I enjoyed your thread. I wish I had seen this 2 days ago before I placed the deposit for my bridesmaids flowers. Ugh!! Anyhow what can I do, it is what it is. Congrats to you again!

I sent an email to guests letting them know that the booking deadline is two weeks away. After that it's a done deal as I am moving on to my diy projects. They had more than enough time to get things together.
 

Originally Posted by akamikey11 

Does my counter really say 70 days to go...say it isn't so...I feel like I am ready but then again I feel like I am missing things...Can't wait until my RSVP date so I can start making my OOT bags and stuff.  I think out of 200 invitations I only have about 20 RSVP cards returned.  Are you guys calling the people who haven't responded?

Akamikey girl I'm just being proactive and sending down our stuff next week. Rather get it there on time early without any gimmicks. I'm also going to be proactive and contact her to send me the last minute details sheet later this month as well. I can't believe that my wedding day is almost here!!!!!!!
 

Originally Posted by akamikey11 

OMG I can't believe you are at the 2 mths mark..that means two months is closing in for me...

Does Nicole contact you with the wedding details sheet? Or do we have to contact her?

Islandgirl did you get an email or something that told you to send down your birth certificates or are you just being proactive?

 

 

Thank you so much for these pictures..I have been going back and forth about the artificial flowers or not. hmmmmm
 

 

Awe thank you Laurelyn!!

So ladies I am now in the 2 months to go stage!! Amazing how time is flying. I know this is the point where I can contact Nicole however, I just want input as to what I should contact her about. Next week I plan on sending down our birth certificates etc., but just wondering in the mean time what to do. Perhaps after our booking deadline for guests (next week) I can start off with providing her with a guest list and then request a last minute detail form from here.

Any other suggestions?

I paid $1,000 for my dress. I purchased it from RK Bridal in NY. I went to three other bridal stores including David Bridal and none of them had anything I liked. It helps to shop around that's for sure.

This is my dress Casablanca 1914!! I can't wait for my honey to lay his eyes on me in it!! I go for my first fitting next week.

This is my dress Casablanca 1914! I can't wait for my honey to lay his eyes on me in it!! I go for my first fitting next week.

Does any past brides have the menu of the dishes that are served at all of the restaurants? If so can someone email it to me at cuteness628 at yahoo.com? Thanks!

Thanks for posting!

YOU LOOK STUNNING KECIA! Welcome back! Love the sneak peak pics of you and your hubby. Sneak peak of your cake and bridal party looks great too. Can't wait to see more!

PS Just so I know when it's my turn to post pics, how do I do so?

Originally Posted by Prettysparklie 

Sorry the pics are so big!!! MrsDeloatch, how'd you lay yours out so nicely??? LOL

 

Hey beachbum, yes every restaurant requires a certain head count for in order to have a private reception.

Originally Posted by beachbum21 



Why do you need to get to 40? Is that to make it private without paying extra?

Welcome back newlywed! Everything looks like it was beautiful. Love your dress!! Congrats again!  I choose 4:30 for my ceremony, but I see you choose 5 and it was still very much light outside. I'm toying around with pushing it back to 5...but perhaps not since I already have schedules being set with our vendors.

Originally Posted by mrsdeloatch2be 

Hi Ladies-

 

IM BACK!!!!  I had the BEST TIME OF MY LIFE!!!!

 

Below are a few oics and a quick recap of my wedding

 

Ceremony on the Beach @ 5PM

Cocktail Reception on the Beach 5:30-6:30PM

Dinner at the Calabash 6:30-8:30 (Semi-Private)

Bonfire on the Beach 8:30-11:00PM

 

Vendors

Tai Flora (Florist)

Marcia Roberts (Photography)

 

 

 

I was wondering the same question bridetwobe. I hope so because it would help.

Originally Posted by BridetwoBe 

If that's the case can the photographer and assistants be counted in on the number to reach 40 people?

Great thread! Congrats!