BeachBridein11

So happy to hear that your wedding was amazing!!! Congrats on being a Mrs.!!!!!

Not bugging me at all. :-) We had a Waves of Love wedding, the centerpiece (vases w/seashells and floating candles) is included for the head table only. You have to pay extra for the other tables. If you choose to go with their centerpiece, it is enough. Simple, yet beautiful. Our programs were fans and they set them out for us. No issues.

Champagne toast was included. We had a 4p ceremony w/reception at 6p, so all our guests went to the Infinity Bar before the reception. No complaints on time.

A LOT of guest engagement!! I even participated! Not sure about the ability to have it inside, definitely ask the WC. But we definitely thought it was worth the money! No regrets!

It's as easy as saying, "I want the Zurielamaka show" lol. Just let your WC know! When to have it is completely up to you, but I didn't feel like the show interrupted dinner at all.

My parents were the first to arrive and requested everyone in our group to be in the same villa. We had about 30 rooms booked, 70% of guests were in the same building, the rest were right next door. Hopefully it works for you!

Kate- I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO happy that your wedding was perfect!!!! Yea!!!! Can't wait to read your full review! BTW, you were never a pester! LOL So glad to help!

I'm definitely FOR a DJ/MC. I told our WC that I wanted dinner to be served during the Zurielmaka show, scheduled at 7p. The entertainment was an hour long and dinner was served during the show. We only booked the DJ for 4 hours, so we danced from 8-10p and then continued the party upstairs at the Infinity Bar. Having the DJ and MC made our reception feel like a "true" wedding reception back home. I will say, if you get the DJ then definitely get the MC otherwise, why not just hook up an I-Pod? The MC made the experience! Hope this helps!

Congrats and Welcome! We live right now the road from you, Commerce Twp here. I didn't really bring that much down with me. For centerpieces, I did the 3 vase set-up that was $50/table, I believe, which included color napkins and seashell as well. The scenery was enough decoration itself, so I kept things simple and it was amazing. I was going to bring my own down, but with the OOT bags... we were bringing enough down in regards to baggage. I had program fans for the ceremony, brought down my own sand ceremony vases w/sand, bridesmaids flower stems/boutinerres/corsages, and wedding favors. Be mindful of all the stuff you plan on bringing down because suitcases fill quickly!!

I never skyped before, but my brother did it while he was there with his kids back home. Not sure how it will work at the wedding though and I'm unsure of the wifi at the beach. I know a lot of our guest went to the lobby for good connections.

Yes, we did. If you search the spa on the internet, they have an email for wedding appointments. I worked through that person, very easy and great to work with. I use PayPal all the time, highly recommend, especially when dealing with other countries. You can dispute with them and get your money back.

I'm so happy that your wedding was absolutely perfect!!!!!! I can't wait for more pictures!!!

I originally booked Renova and they did require a 50% deposit to secure the appointments.

OMG! I can't believe your day already came and went!!! How did it go?? Where are the pics?? LOL

Pat myself on the back 'cause I really didn't have anything left over. Decorations we just left down there. Good planning on my part, but sorry I don't have anything to sell/give ya.

Married life is fantastic! Though the same, but fantastic! LOL We went with the wedding cake that was included in the Waves of Love Package (resort), except we used our own cake topper. Flowers, we went through Tai Flora. I worked directly with Sandy and she sent my invoice to the resort. 4 months away? I can't believe how quickly your day is approaching!!! Ummm just keep EVERYTHING about your ceremony/reception and have a summary of it all and definitely take that down with you. When I met with the coordinator, I gave her a copy of the summary, went over it with her, and also gave her a seating chart. Do you have all your OOT bags completed?

and congrats!!!!

So happy to help!!! I don't know what I would have done without this site. The Poseidon was a decent enough size, definitely large enough for a reception. Seating is kind of in a L shape, so that could help with making it more private. I worked with Sandy from Tai Flora for flowers, and the resort for my centerpieces. Flowers weren't bad at all (price), but I'm unsure if you can upgrade bouquets any longer (if upgrading to one not on the site). At last minute they were trying to say I can only use the upgrades listed on the site, however, it was pretty easy for me to get my way. LOL I brought other decorations with me and they decorated it for no extra cost. I don't think you will have an issue with the paper lanterns. They will look really pretty. Happy Planning!

That's exactly what we did... Ceremony at 4p, champagne toast afterwards, Reception at Blue Lagoon at 6p. While we were off taking pics, my guest were having drinks at the bar above the Blue Lagoon (name has slipped my mind) before they headed down to the reception.

You don't need your final count till 60 days before the wedding, though I don't think they really need them till 2 weeks out. No worries!

Doesn't matter which side you're on, exact same restaurants.

The band from the resort, I didn't want to worry about the hassle of bringing in an outside vendor. Quote: Originally Posted by ShellyCarter did you go with the band from the resort or was it an outside company? if so what company? Thanks Highly recommend Rashel Edwards!!

I paid $500 for an hour.

How many guest are you expecting? Poseidon is actually quite secluded from the resort. Though I didn't have my wedding reception there, I believe it would be absolutely beautiful at night. With the Poseidon, since it is open to other guest, I'm unsure if they would allow a DJ or not. Definitely ask your WC!! There is no actual dance floor at Poseidon, but either does the Blue Lagoon. You make your own (move chairs/tables).

Congrats and Welcome!!! I was married at GP back in June and it was absolutely amazing! I hope your day will be just as perfect!! GPJ and GPLH are the same resort, all restaurants can be shared. Actually, all the locations for the ceremony are on the LH side. Only difference b/w the two are the type of rooms and LH doesn't allow kids. Happy Planning!