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I highly recommend Dean Clarke. We paid about $1800. He showed up at about 2pm (4:00pm wedding) and stayed til at least 8-9pm to cover our reception. We love the images and we got the full rights to our pics. He's got a website if you google dean clarke photography and I have a post with some of the pics he took here :http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/72888/villa-weddings-brides-jamaica/70#post_1809088

Hi - sorry for the pic heavy post but just wanted to share a small sample from our destination wedding in Ocho Rios this past July. We did all the planning ourselves and relied on friends/family to assist with the day-of coordination. Our wedding was perfect for us and our small group of 50 and we were delighted to stay close to our budget (airfare, accomodations, rings and wedding) were all under $12K Having a villa wedding allowed us the freedom we wanted to make our day our very own and to not completely bust our wallets. Our vendors were also extremely accomodating.

Getting married in less than 4 weeks! Cant wait.. will post pics Ive decided to go with Dean Clarke for photos. Raschel Edwards for Makeup and Miss T's Kitchen for Catering. They've all been pretty great to deal with via phone/email.

Anyone have a source or can point me in any sort of direction? Ive got most of my major details sorted. My fiance has made all the playlist for our music. We just need speakers! Im wondering what it would cost to rent some speakers down in Ochi vs. Buying a couple outdoor speakers fr. Brookstone in the States and transporting? Thanks

Hi everyone, I'm having a villa wedding Fri 7/27/12 in Ocho Rios. Are there any Ocho Rios brides out there who are getting married around that same time? I've received quotes from a couple of photographers and am wondering whether we can join forces to increase our bargaining power. If a photographer can be guaranteed 2-3 weddings instead of one I think they're more likely to be receptive to lowering their overall price. Please contact me if you're interested in approaching a few good quality photographers. Thanks!

CatererBride - Congrats! Your wedding looks amazing. Our wedding colors are the same- I can only hope my day is as beautiful as yours was! I also considered sky lanterns but was worried that it may not have been legal (read they're not recommended near airports..apparently there is a small airport in ochi??) I've been in touch with a caterer in Ocho Rios but was wondering if you had your chef's contact info/menu selection/ price range? Also- did he provide the tables/linens? Any help would be appreciated (You can PM me if you'd like). I still have til next July, but can feel the stress creeping in. Aren't you thrilled to be done with all this and enjoying wedded bliss ? Thanks!

Any Summer 2012 Brides getting married in Ocho Rios? I plan on bringing down a bunch of paper lanterns and using them for my reception. Wondering if anyone wanted to purchase them after? My colors will be White, Green and Turquoise. Wedding date = 7/27/12

I'll be getting my spices at the supermarket once I land. All the local flavors/spices are super cheap there. I'll have pre-made the little favor cards/labels and will just tie them on with a piece of Raffia. I'll be doing mainly jerk seasoning, pick-a-peppa sauce/etc. Also thought about maybe doing Guava Jelly/ Hot pepper Jelly, local items like that . Most of my guests arent jamaican and I think they'll really enjoy them

PLEASE DONT order GRATER CAKES before going down.. unless u get them shipped within a day or so. Those are SO easy to find at any bakery..and are not nearly as delicious if they are stale. They are pastries and are not meant for long term storage. Seriously, stop at a supermarket or bakery and pick them up.