Tekeya Thompson

Totally agree, definitely do a seating chart. I did a free site on "theknot.com" and it comes with seating chart software that I printed out and gave to Chandlyn. It made things a LOT smoother.

HI PoshAms, The resort does have an order of service that they use and will stick to it unless you tell them differently. Here is their order of service: Order of ceremony Processional Welcome Declaration Of Intent Exchange of Vows Exchange of rings Blessing Pronouncement Signing of documents Champagne toast Photo session I worked with my own personal minister who officiated the ceremony and changed it around and gave a copy to Chandlyn prior to the wedding day for the Jamaican minister. He still goofed up ;-) but it wasn't too noticeable, we only had to whisper to him that he forgot to do the sand ceremony. I actually found this lady who did the layered programs really reasonable. Here's a proof of them. The only thing the resort printed for us is the menu. I attached how my programs looked (except the ribbon was more tangerine). They were attached to raffia fans and both were attached to the back of the seats (under the chair sashes)

Love it! I am so glad I met you, enjoyed planning our weddings together....much fun. Now I think I am going to do this for a part time living ;-) You have inspired me to do my planning thread...will work on mine this week.

I got mine from http://tags.idcardgroup.com/productdetails.aspx?item=1840-620. And trust me, my carryon bag was accidently dropped off at the wrong resort, and IF I DIDN'T have this tag on it (that I had made for all my guests also)...I would have lost all of my wedding gear, my bose sound system, his wedding accessories, etc. Luckily I put the name of the resort we were staying on the tags.

The ONLY thing that the restaurant said they would charge us for is if we wanted the premium wines and liquor. The Japanese restaurant serves a NICE reddish/pink moscato type wine for free but that same wine was an extra charge at the Grill. So that's why we just decided to bring our own for the toast, etc.

PoshAms, What I recommend, and this is just from experience...sometimes it's just better to get down there and work things out. I don't see how Chandlyn would even regulate a "corkage" fee being as they are NEVER in the restaurant longer than 10 minutes with you. It's up to the waiters/restaurant to issue that, and we went to 2 different restaurants and they pop the cork for us both times. If all else fails, take your own corkscrew remover (pack it in your checked bags) and call it a day ;-) Don't stress over the small stuff.

For anyone who wanted to know what the resort photography looks like, I just got my free 5 (thought it was supposed to be 10 but they only sent me 5). I am so glad I went with my decision to have an offsite photographer.

Hi AngelaandTrevor! I took 3 bottles of Moscato for our rehearsal and reception dinner and they didn't charge us the corkage fee and happily had it at the table for us when we arrived for the reception.

The only decor the resort does (without a charge) is white tulle and chair covers at Gazebo, tea light candles and white tablecloths at dinner, and also the menu cards. Everything else comes with a price. I wanted to do this vase idea with the color lights but didn't want to travel with vase. The price to rent them are $15 a piece. So I went with a candle and rose petal design instead ;-)

Most of the stuff I had to bring was mostly for the welcome bags. I did bring freeze dried rose petals, chair signs, candles, frames for the table numbers, sashes, etc. FYI, do not take plastic water guns for the kids ;-) Customs did check our bags, and those were the things that they tossed out ;-(

I also have brand new paper lantern lights that we never used, still in the packaging (the ones you put AA batteries in, and are cordless). 12 individual lights - $25 Free shipping for the lights.

Sorry....Here's a better map:

That's one of the snack bars. I don't know recall eatting at that one. I didn't know they had that one as an option, they only gave me the Grill and Dolce as options..so that's great. I attached a map that I included in my welcome booklets so that you can see where it is.

I did take my own frames for the table numbers. I printed them out and she set them all up.

Hi Dutchie600... I actually had to get flower girl dresses for the AHR, and they were really really nice and inexpensive...so I wanted to throw it at you also. The ones I got are these: http://www.pinkprincess.com/d3800-iv.html

Hi Divas, Sorry for the delay. Here's RoxRoy's information. He is very reasonable and willing to work with you. The lil 4 min video was something extra he did as a favor to me for my AHR. http://rgweddingsii.com/index2.php?v=v1#/home/

Hi FutureJohnson, We did our rehearsal dinner there also, I was told I could only have 20 for our rehearsal dinner, but the restaurant is big, plenty of room. The Salmon dish is great. The better wines is "extra" costs...we end up bringing our own Moscato and stuff.

Got more items! Stretch gem bracelet (picture shows the one in gold, I have the one in Silver) $20 Nautilus Shell holder $2 Raspberry purple satin fabric pillow for Nautilus shell $2 (will take a picture later and post), it's the same color as Sangria color shade @ David's bridal Birdcage 3 flower/crystal/feather veil (handmade) $50 ( I added soft feathers and changed the pearl accents to crystal) Rhinestone headband $25

This is the 2010 menu for the Grill and Dolce menus_-Grupos_y_Bodas_2010-[1].pdf

Hi Monarch... Here's the menu I chose: Caprese Salad Cream of Roasted Squash and Thyme Chicken breast with ricotta, walnuts and bacon - basil - risotto crunch Profiteroles with Cream and Chocolate Coulis I can send you the menu they sent me but it will more than likely change before you have your wedding. They confirmed the restaurant about 2 weeks prior (had to see which were open during that time) and my menu was confirmed when I met with Chandlyn onsite. I already knew which one I wanted but I told her at that point. The profiteroles wasn't all bad, we just didn't eat them because they had the cake. I got 3 layers for my cake and the flavors of the cake were vanilla raspberry (which was awesome!), coconut (which I am not a coconut fan, but we tasted this cake on buffet and loved it), and chocolate(which was my top layer and no one ate). I didn't do menu cards because the resort made them. She confirmed the gazebo immediately after I asked her if I could rent it out. As long as it's available, you will be able to confirm and reserve it.

Thank you much!

One more thing with destinationweddings.com, you even get a free website that has a guest planner/tracker so that you can keep track of who has booked, etc.

I did our travel thruogh destinationweddings.com (they specialize in destination wedding events). My agent was Christina Brancato and she was AWESOME. With our flight leaving out of ATL and most guest did 4 days, 3 nights stay...it was $750. Our Ocean view room only from Wednesday - Sunday with roundtrip airport transfer was around $900. I don't think 12 year olds are free...but they are considered a child. I think they are discounted. Correct me if I am wrong but I think only 3 and under are free. 13 year old and up are considered "adults". This will affect you if you have more than 1 teenager in the room because 3 is the limit for adults in a room. I had an issue with one of my guests...she was rooming with her best friend and they both had a 13 and 15 year old. My agent had to figure some things out because they had an issue with 4 "adults" in the room.

I had to do the video!!! I preferred that first over pictures. There were so many moments (like watching him cry) that a camera couldn't pick up the same way.

Thanks!!! We booked a videographer there in Jamaica, RoxRoy. I told him I wanted to feel like a movie! He did a great job