CubanMami

Sorry for taking a while to respond. My little one had the flu followed by me and DH. Yeah - negotiated with them about the contract. Well actually said we'll sign if you remove 'x, y,z' and they did lol Yes - they'll be serving our guests cake. We are having a dessert buffet, so the cake will be served during the buffet. They charged US$20 per person for additional for the photograph golf cart ride but didnt charge for the kids who will be sitting on laps.. Our wedding is on March 5 2011 (really cannot wait!). We are having a soloist as we walk down the aisle but other than that, no entertainment except the DJ and my uncle who'll play the sax during cocktail hour. I've done a 360 about their photographer/videographer. Initially I was dead set on Michael Saab but he's kinda expensive... and more of our guests have RSVP'd no than we'd planned so we decided to use Hummingbird's videographer so it can be beamed live through the internet for our friends and fam bk home. We are using their photographer cos its easier more than anything and also cos the price was right. It finally feels like it's all coming together though i really hate not being there! When's ur wedding? Take care x

Hey, Hows it going? I feel your pain!!! I actually asked the same questions about decor and negotiated w them about the terms and conditions. I took out the bit about them making changes to the decor (they said it would be in case of rain and non availability of items - but i wasnt all that comfortable)... I also got the cake thing changed (my day MY WAY lol)... and added 6 more people to the golf cart tour (they charged extra but idc). idk about the transportation thing though. i really didnt want a chunk of our budget to go to a mini bus...but I really want my guests to see more than jst the resort - it's a tough decision. also where will u be staying? we are tossing up between ritz carlton and hilton. any tips?

Hi lol I'm actually getting married there and was looking for the same thing. I havent seen it myself yet [3 months 2 weeks 4 days!!] but DH has family on the island so we sent his aunt to do a tour lol I'm sooooooo excited! The mansion was built about 4 or so years ago on the old plantation site of Rose Hall. I actually spoke to the wedding planner on the phone whilst my aunt was there and said I was a bit worried cos I hadnt read many reviews - so she gave me the email of a past client who was American and v plzd with her wedding. vvv plz in fact. My aunt had a tasting and said it was really good - and brought back a 3 HUGE sample cakes - chocolate w coconut buttercream, victoria sponge and jamaican fruit cake. I cant wait! My only concerns were: 1. The weather - they put up a marquee when it rains and I REALLY WANT AN OUTSIDE WEDDING so hopefully the rain wont fall 2. They dont take credit cards h/e my aunt in Jamaica looked the company up and all was in order (you can never be too careful!). We signed contracts electronically 2 weeks ago. They also make free wedsites - so currently working on that with them. I'll keep ya posted