JayKay

It looks like you are where you should be for planning. The only ones that I would consider doing asap is the bridesmaid dresses as they can take awhile to come in if you are ordering from a bridal shop and also the invitations.

I had thought about getting them soldered together but I decided against it for a few reasons. I like the flexibility of wearing just my band or it will my ering. I am a nurse so I dont wear my ering to work ever so its nice to be able to at least wear something to 'feel married' if that makes any sense. Also, my ering and wedding band are from two different stores and I checked with both stores and the general consensus was that soldering them together may void any warranty on the one ring if it is sent away with the other, if that makes any sense. My channel cut band is always turning, I thought it would bother me, but it really doesnt. I just keep turning it back! I guess its just personal preference. I would say wear them for a bit when you are married and see how it feels to have them not soldered together.

I'm only passing my starfish around for 1 year and I was married in January. I'm not sure if there are any 2013 starfish, but if not maybe you could purchase one to pass around. I think it will be a great keepsake!

I imagine the only way you would be able to do this is if you were having a private reception by paying the money to rent out a restraurant. Even then, Im not sure if they offer this option at the resort.

I have added palacebridex2 to my starfish list. Jaykay's BLUE Starfish Who? When? Where? From? Jaykay January 9-16, 2012 Runaway Bay, Jamaica Alberta, Canada Laurelyn March 10-18, 2012 Veradero, Cuba BC, Canada canadiangirl April 11-18, 2012 Montego Bay, Jamaica Ontario, Canada Jwed12 June 20-28, 2012 Montego Bay, Jamaica Towson, MD palacebridex2 July 11-18, 2012 Riviera Maya Rochester, NY deesanders33 August 8-18, 2012 Punta Cana, DR Houston, TX AllieH November 2-10, 2012 Riviera Maya Fort Worth, TX

We had face clothes in our rooms, two of them. We were in the royal golden so I'm not sure if thats why we had them or if anyone has them. I did bring my own though because I had heard some people say there were some but others say there wasn't, so I think it would be a great thing to include in the OOT bags.

Go right ahead! I love our tree and its something we can display in our home forever that will have so much meaning for us.

I do have a picture of it all done and framed. Here it is:

How long has it been?? I was married in Jamaica January 13th and just received mine last week. It does seem to take quite a while.

I was married at the Gran Bahia in Jamaica in January. As to the person in the wheelchair, the resort is not really wheelchair friendly at all. There are tons of stairs and steps everywhere. It could be done though if need be as there are a few elevators throughout the property. As to the milk allergy, my mom also has a very severe milk allergy and she never went hungry. That was one of her main fears is that she wouldnt be able to find enough to eat, but she said there was always plenty to eat. They also made her special food for the wedding dinner. They were very accomodating!

When we got to the resort and had our meeting with the wedding planners they asked how we would like our tables set up. To us it didn't really matter because we were a small group. However, if you are a larger group and want specific seating, I would make a chart and give it to them. As to how many people each tables holds, I'm not exactly sure.

The resort recently changed their photo shop people. Before it used to be Digipix and now its Ariffice Studio (or something like that). The pictures they took actually weren't too bad. Better then the last company that used to be there when we started planning our wedding. That being said they only took photos of our ceremony so I'm not sure how the rest of the photos would look. I would still hire someone outside the resort or bring your own photographer in my opinion though.

Thank you!

I think it looks pretty good. The only thing I could see that you might consider changing is the ruffles at the top. They are pretty tall compared to the original and if you are shorter they might come up your torso to your neck quite a bit. Just something to think about.

I think those are definetly things you can handle yourself. That being said as long as you have the time and are willing to do it.

I didn't want a bridal party, however, my husband was adament that he wanted his best friend to be up there with him. So needless to say we did end up with one attendant each. It is your wedding and you can do anything you wish. Honestly, I wish I had 10 minutes before the ceremony to just sit by myself and reflect upon everything. The day goes so quick and there was never any time where I could just sit and relax until after the wedding was over.

I couldn't agree more. If there are any doubts at all about the wedding you need to post pone it. You would hate to put more time, money and effort into planning your wedding just to have it postponed later on. you really need to sit down and have a chat with your OH and really seriously consider post poning it until you can work through it. Good luck with everything!

I believe it is resort specific. Some people that were getting married at the same resort as us were told short form was okay, we were told we needed the long form with our fathers names on it. I didn't have one either, so we ordered ours online. We thought it was better to have them then to get all the way there and find out we couldn't be legally married.

Welcome! We were recently married at this resort and didn't have to pay $800 or any fee at all to have our photographer come to the resort for our wedding. I think its absolutely rediculous that they can go from charging nothing to $800. I do understand why you have to pay it, because the have a photographer at the resort they want you to hire instread, however, $800 is really outrageous. If your photographer is a guest staying at the resort then I dont understand how you have to pay any amount at all. Good luck with that!

I ordered the blue starfish online (I honestly can't even remember where from, it was the first thing I purchased). I will be passing it around in the starfish thread for one year to other brides. Check this thread out: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/19677/starfish-passing-thread

Great thread, thanks for sharing! We are considering going to one of the Majestic resorts for our honeymoon. What are the major differences between the two and what made you choose one over the other??

Welcome! Try asking in this thread, there may be some past and future brides who can help answer your question: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/786/gran-bahia-principe-akumal-tulum-coba-post-here

Welcome! Your wedding sounds like it will be lots of fun! Happy wedding planning!