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Hey Fleetmac! Thanks so much for all the info. When you say rooms 3 have the best view, do you mean floors #3 and up?

This is NOT RIGHT that they are telling everyone different numbers for the gazebo. They have confirmed my gazebo rental and certainly don't have 45 people. I think that the more that we ask and re-ask, the more likely that they will tell us NO. I am just going to bring my emails down there that say that it is confirmed. If they don't let me have it, I'm sure going to kick up a stink about it!

What is in the mixed grill at the grill restaurant? We have a menu list but it doesn't seem to be so complete. I wonder why I've heard 2 people mention to avoid the cesar salad. It seems like it would be very difficult to mess up a cesar salad. Doe it have anchovies or something? Smell fishy? On our menu, the cesar salad is only offered at the grill and not at the italian restaurant. How was the tiramisu? Has anyone had the caprese salad? Also, does anyone know if the standart cake is one or two layers? They indicate that you can purchase an extra layer and I'm wondering if that would make 2 or 3 layers with the extra one.

Has anyone figured out the best place to order personalized stadium cups (approximately 35?) Thanks

Hey Ladies, This is totally off topic but I need help with the menu thing. Do all of the guests need to eat the same choices? Could any of you newly married ladies tell me if you particularly liked a dish at the restaurant or if really didn't like something in particular? I still have to choose between the Italian restaurant and the Grill. Thanks for your help!

Hey Tekeya, Which salad and dessert did you get at the Dolce Vita? How far before the wedding did they confirm the restaurant and menu for you? I'm hoping to make menu cards. How far in advance did she confirm the gazebo party? Thanks!

What are you guys looking at for your overall budget including your trip there, rings, honeymoon (if you're having one), dress, reception... EVERYTHING. Just wondered if I'm on track!!! Everything really adds up!

Hi Espejo2be! I was wondering if you had any problems getting those blue flowers? What were they called and where did you get them from? Thanks!!!

At least you got a reply! I emailed on Sunday and I haven't heard anything!

On average, how long is it taking Chandlyn to get back to you guys lately by email???

WOW! I'm so glad that I asked about this cake question! I am so sorry that your cake didn't turn out for either of you! I'm definitely going to ask for a smooth cake with flowers and see if they can do it! Tekeya it would be great if you could post the pic of the 3 options. Every time that I email these wedding coordinators, I feel like i'm pulling teeth to get an answer to anything!

Does anyone have a picture of the wedding cake supplied by the hotel? Has anyone dared to have the hotel make a cake resembling a picture that you have supplied? Any pictures would be fantastic! I'm a bit leary of getting them to do something out of the ordinary.

Hey Temandrob - did you have any runner-up photographers? I'm Merrick is my #1 choice at this point but it is HARD to compare when you've seen so many! I just want to make sure that I'm choosing the best one for me!

Hello Jamaicabride21! How did you feel about Merrick's final pictures??

Hey Ladies! Thanks for all of the info on the photographers.

Where did you find this make-up artist? Is she at the resort? Did you girls get your hair done at the resort spa?

Both Paula and Stacy Clarke are booked and I don't really have the budget to fly in a photographer in addition to the photography fees. Cupcake's photos were beautiful but her photographer is in Virginia Beach. I'll just have to keep searching!

I am highly considering using your photographers antoinette and clayton. Too bad the price is up to $2400! When do you expect the remainder of your pictures? Could you please let me know how they turn out?

Hi Cupcake! Your photos are absolutely beautiful! Who did you use for them and what fees did they charge?

Hi Daffodil, Which month did you go to the resort? Were the mosquitos bad down at the gazebo? Tekeya- did you find the mosquitos to be bad?

Tekeya you are more help than you could know! The associates are quoting $1950 for the 5 hour photoshoot and they call it the silver package. The gold package is 8 hours and $2400. Have the prices gone up or do u think that you got the silver package?

Thanks for all the info Tekeya! A few questions for you: 1. You mentioned that you had 50-some people in the room at the dolce vita. Did you rent out the entire restaurant or did you have some type of semi-private room. Do you recommend renting out the entire restaurant for a group of 40? I am concerned that some of the older guests may not be happy with the gazebo party. 2. Approximately how much did you pay for the sungold photography? How did you find it in comparison to the hotel photographer? Your photographs have such beautiful colour and sharpness! Thanks for your help!