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Yes I got a response from Donnalee after about 4-5 e-mails in which I CC'ed Chandlyn and my TA as well. I can't believe you still haven't gotten a response, hopefully the manager will be able to assist you!

I am glad I am thinking about this now, pre purchasing everything. Now I can see what everyone else decides to do and hopefully work something out!

Gorgeous! I'm totally impressed

June 21, 2012 at Gran Bahia Principe in Jamaica! So exciting to have so many 2012 brides Congrats to all!

Congrats!! What an exciting motivator!

Bride! You are too kind! I know there are a bunch of moms (with multiple children and multiple jobs even!) on here and I am in awe of them! I am pretty laid back with what I want for my DW so it's slightly easier for me. I am not traditional at all so I am not doing a lot of the more traditional things or at least trying not to or having alternatives with my own twist! I am due July 16 so now is mostly just waiting around, hoping he will decide to make his appearance sooner rather than later!

I need to lose around 30 lbs by May (I'm going to be a bridesmaid in another wedding) but most officially by June (for my own wedding). I think it's feasible! I am due to be a new mom any day (patiently waiting!!) so a few weeks after the baby and I can start working out as well!

i'm the same way...non-traditional and i am fairly confident that i can end up finding a dress for under $500. i have the same mindset, i'm going to start at David's Bridal and then go from there. Love this dress though!

Great finds!! Your guests are going to love them

Ah! Gorgeous! I love lace!!!

Love it! So gorgeous

That sounds like such a great idea (having the family bring finger foods and making it authentic!). I totally understand the 1 bag thing. I am hoping I can pack well enough to fit everything and not go crazy with the weight limits!

Thanks Busy...I actually just received another confirmation from Donnalee for June 21, 2012. It is a day later than what I wanted and yes, unfortunately, for those who are only going to be staying 4 nights, most likely will be leaving the next day...that's the best I could do. Taking weeks in between to confirm dates wasn't working and the miscommunications lost me my original date and time. I just e-mailed back Donnalee and CC'ed Chandlyn and my TA (for extra witnesses) accepting the date and time and also confirming it once more. Hopefully there will be no further issues!

That looks beautiful...and delicious

I am planning on spending no more than $1000, the cheaper the better. I am trying to stick to a budget and I'd be really excited to find one I love that is inexpensive!

cute! very classic and simple

great inspiration and those cakes are GORGEOUS!! i love them all!

Gorgeous!! I love it!

Hi Mandi!! Welcome and congrats! Happy planning

I am still on the fence about the bar, but it makes me really frustrated that you have gotten a few different responses in regards to the pricing. That doesn't make any sense. I agree that with an AI, they really should just supply the alcohol free of cost or for one set cost, similar to the DJ. It would make much more sense to pay $200 for a bartender to be down there for 2 hours rather than per person. These people would be drinking alcohol at another bar regardless. As frustrating it is, I feel a lot better knowing all of this beforehand and also knowing that you ladies can update us all on how your wedding eventually goes. It seems most people have these frustrations and then end up having a perfect wedding and I hope this continues for you!!

I would definitely go somewhere above the wedding planners. I don't think they will make it worse for you, I think something just needs to be clarified and you aren't getting the clarification you need. I haven't heard from them either and it seems some other ladies have, I really am not sure what their system is of response, but yours is a very important matter. I don't think it would hurt for you to try contacting someone else, maybe someone at the Gran Bahia main office which I believe is in Florida?

I understand the planners are probably very busy but they are also incredibly unorganized and never on the same page with anything...dates, quotes, pricing, etc. My wedding isn't until next June but I am planning on bringing a docking station for the gazebo because I was also told you could not rent a sound system for the gazebo unless it was with the DJ. So confusing to be told all this misinformation because you have no idea which is correct! You will have to update us upon your return. Maybe they are in the process of making some changes in terms of their rules/policies because frankly, some of them really make little to no sense! I worry already about the OOT bags because I know how crazy airlines are with their baggage. I know a lot of people on BDW suggested bringing a box with all of that stuff and checking the box and just paying the fee, chucking the box after you are there. That sounds like the best option to me, although that kind of stuff still makes me worry! I'm so excited for you, the wedding is so soon!!

My budget is $5000-$6000 and so far, so good. We will see as we get closer but I am confident that I can do it!

So cute! Great job

cute idea!!