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When I visited in May 2012 I used the resort photographer for our engagement shoot... they were TERRIBLE, the pictures were poor quality, the lighting was bad and the poses they had us do were awkward... they were very nice BUT there is no way in hell I would trust them to shoot my wedding. Misha Earle does AMAZING work and has a photobook option- i booked her for my June 21st wedding!

I am using the Grand Promises package. We are having around 50ish (maybe more) guests. I filled out the same questionnaire MONTHS ago and still no response. I am also using aqua and coral as my colors. Would you mind sending me what they sent you? my email is [email protected] Thanks!!

If you dont mind me asking which ceremony are you doing? (free or $3000?) and what information have you gotten from tai flora?

Thanks so much! I emailed her a bunch of questions and she got back to me right away I am copying the email for you ladies incase you have any of the same questions! Hi! Thank you so much for the information! I have a few questions as my wedding approaches. 1. How far in advance do you need to know whether or not I will be having a seated dinner or buffet? At least a month. As of now I have exactly 50 guests. So if I go over the 50 I will be having a seated dinner for $70pp and then if I only have 49 I will do a buffet. Noted. 2. Is it possible to get a more specialized cake with different flavors and more elaborate decorations?Most definitely, the specialized cake comes with an additional charge of USD$250. if so which flavorings do you offer? Once it’s a specialty cake it’s the flavor you request and we check with the chef. 3. Is there some sort of rehearsal involved in order to run through the ceremony? Most definitely. This is normally a day before. This information must be completed on the wedding detail sheet. 4. reguarding a rehearsal dinner I would like to have a small dinner with just my immediate family (about 10 people total, my future in laws will be staying at the suites because my sister in law is only 17, is it possible for them to dine with us at the grand for the rehearsal dinner? Unfortunately not as only adults will be able to dine at the Grand and for guest coming from the suites to have dinner at the Grand there is a USD$75p/p fee that applies. We can however coordinate with the managers at the suites so you can have the dinner there at no additional cost as guest at the Grand can also dine at the suites. 5.I am trying to get info for the floral arrangements with tai flora however I am not getting much response from them is there any examples of arrangements you can give me? So sorry to hear this , can you resend the last email you sent to them and copy us so we can follow up ? Please see attached a copy of their brochure. 6. I have booked Misha Earle for my photographer and she will be paying the vendor fee how does that work? We have worked with her before so she knows, she would just go to the front desk and make the payment and she will receive her band. 7. I am considering having a DJ and possible steel pan band, how do payments work with them? These will be charged to your room. 8. I have seen some pictures of Grand weddings and there are some beautiful pictures where Porta Maria is lit up pink or red or blue, How do I get this type of lighting? Our DJ’s provide up light for the reception and they try to get the colors as close as your color scheme as possible. 9. How will the tables be set up in Porta Maria? I am planning on bringing some of my own linens and I would like to know the size and shape of the tables and how many people they fit. We have round tables that seat up to 8-10 guest comfortably, these are 6 ft. across and 3 ft. in length , and presidential tables (also called 8 ft. tables) that seat 3, these are 8ft across by 2.5 ft. in length. Please see attached some example set ups.

I was just sent the details list for my June wedding. I am nervous to make any decisions because I am so indecisive. Is this a FINAL list? or do i have time to change my mind when I get there? Thanks! Kristi

Hey past grand brides!! Can any of you post a picture of your cake? Did you use the generic cake with the package or did you pay more for a specialty cake? thanks!!!

Muffin- I love your dress is it maggie sottero marion?? If so I love it so much because its my dress too!! It looks wonderful on you!!!

The Iberostar does have parasailing. Its for a cost tho and i do think its pretty expensive but I 100% know they have it! I am sure I sound like a broken record but the ONE excursion you HAVE to do in my opinion is the dreamer catamaran! I did it the last two times I was in Jamaica and it was amazing! I can not wait to do it with all of my friends and family!

i did Dunns... It was a great time! I would def recommend it! I don't know if I am gonna do it on this trip... but its def something you have to do at least once!!!... My friend did the hoseback riding and she said it was amazing!

I am using misha earle! She is amazing! Congrats on setting a date!!! )

We have 50 booked as of now! Site visit was great to get a feel for the resort but not very helpful for the actual planning aspect. Just nice to see the resort

Ok Ladies!!! I have searched and searched and I have yet to find a thread devoted to what the GROOM is wearing!!! I can not decide what I want my future hubby to wear on our big day (he is a jeans and tshirt guy and has told me several times he doesn't care what he wears) But i still can not seem to figure out what I would like him (and our fathers and best man to wear) I figured I'd ask what you ladies are thinking or have already done!! Please help me out! Post pictures and websites... Also my wedding is in June when should i be buying these outfits? Thanks!!!

Ok Ladies!!! I have searched and searched and I have yet to find a thread devoted to what the GROOM is wearing!!! I can not decide what I want my future hubby to wear on our big day (he is a jeans and tshirt guy and has told me several times he doesn't care what he wears) But i still can not seem to figure out what I would like him (and our fathers and best man to wear) I figured I'd ask what you ladies are thinking or have already done!! Please help me out! Post pictures and websites... Also my wedding is in June when should i be buying these outfits? Thanks!!!

My cousin ran into this problem at her destination wedding in punta cana... she did something a little sneakier-- they met a few people who were on vacation down there and they became friendly with them during the course of the week... they then invited those people to the wedding in order to up their percentage of people who were staying at the resort... its pretty weird but the resort was going to deny them the wedding so it was their only option ... so you could always go that route if you are super desperate! )

Originally Posted by Shauna253 We are looking at having a beach bonfire as our welcome party. I have been told the bonfires are right in front of the beach bar by the infinity pool. Does anyone know if we need to pay to get the national or international open bar or if the beach bar is close enough to walk a few steps and get a drink?

Thanks for the quote! Are you doing this setup?

i am DYING to do this... HOWEVER I can not seem to get a price quote for the setup!! Let me know if anyone gets back to you with pricing!!!

Planning thread is great!!! Very helpful! You have me wishing for the presidential suite!!!!

I love the purple! The centerpieces above are so pretty!!!

So glad your dress survived Sandy.... All of these dresses are just amazing!!!

Roses! Well be there at the same time!!! How many guests are you having?!!?

Hi Ladies! I am booked for June 21, 2013 at the Grand! What have you done so far for your weddings? I had my site visit in May and it was AMAZING but i still feel so lost!!!!

I have a stupid question... I was under the impression that if we booked our wedding in 2012 and our wedding was in 2013 we were still to pay the 2012 prices because that was the prices set when we signed our contract. Is this correct or no?! I am scared that prices are going to go through the roof now lol! Thanks ladies!

Do you have pictures of your ceremony centerpieces? I love all of your flowers and I was just wondering what the center pieces looked like!!

thanks so much kendra!!! that is super helpful!!!