CourtandMatt

Question for upcoming 2012 brides: I requested the updated wedding details from the WC. She gave me the updated document that is still titled "2012 Wedding Details" but has changed the minimum number of people needed for certain restaurants. See below: Private Events: Aunt Ruby 7-10:30 pm. Groups of 100 or more only according to the new info. Calabash: 6:30-10pm. Seats between 70-100 people depending on the seating arrangment. Mediterranean: "If you would like to have a private dinner, but have less than 70 guests, we offer the Mediterranean Restaurant for rental from 6:30pm until 10pm. (The minimum number of people to have this restaurant in private is 40 adults and depending on the seating arrangement it fits up to 50 persons)." I don't really understand what you are supposed to do if you want a private reception with dancing and you only have 60 adults since the Med. restaurant says that it fits up to 50. Is this new document true? In other words, is this document affecting any of the upcoming weddings? I really hope there is some way around this... I don't want to have a reception at the Mediterranean restaurant.

I guess. If someone else asks, let us know what you find out. I asked for this info after another bride gave the same info. I was hoping she was wrong, but it looks like the info is right. However, something interesting: the sheet is titled "2012 Wedding Details." I wonder if any 2012 brides have been dealing with this.

I am less than a year out!! Yay! The countdown begins! Today Matt and I registered at Crate & Barrel. Matt has already picked out his groomsmen, but I want to do something special for my ladies so I will be asking them in the coming weeks!

Beautiful ring!! BTW.. we are getting married the same day in Jamaica! Maybe I will see you and your group at the airport!

Hi Ladies, Just wanted to send you the updated info I got from the WC when I asked about prices, changes in the rules (e.g., minimum number of persons for a private reception at aunt ruby's), and beach receptions. We have not received yet the prices for 2013but you should expect an increase of about 10% over the extra services prices, the wedding package will remain the same. However we have updates our Wedding Details information, plesae see enclosed . As it relates to dinner on the beach the required amount of guest is 60pax ,plesae see enclosed menu with prices also the latest we can have noisy outside is 10.30pm. Private Events: Aunt Ruby 7-10:30 pm. Groups of 100 or more only according to the new info. Calabash: 6:30-10pm. Seats between 70-100 people depending on the seating arrangment. Mediterranean: "If you would like to have a private dinner, but have less than 70 guests, we offer the Mediterranean Restaurant for rental from 6:30pm until 10pm. (The minimum number of people to have this restaurant in private is 40 adults and depending on the seating arrangement it fits up to 50 persons)." I don't really understand what you are supposed to do if you want a private reception with dancing and you only have 60 adults since the Med. restaurant says that it fits up to 50. I am really hoping my fiance can work his magic and make sure we have Calabash or Aunt Rubys even if we don't have the minimum. BEACH DINNER RECEPTION SPECIAL MENU FOR PRIVATE RECEPTION WARM APPETIZER (Onion ring and chicken wing with jerk sauce) CAESAR SALAD (Option of grilled chicken or shrimp) ENTREE Combination of Grilled Tenderloin & Salmon Served with baked potato covered in sour cream and a corn on the cob DESSERT CHOICES: Variety of pastries & Fruit Plate (1 plate of each per table) Supplement: $55US per person Dinner includes red & white wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee & tea and National open bar Location: beach in front of Steakhouse Restaurant “Aunt Rubyâ€

Today is my "One Year To The Wedding Day"!!! Yay to May 4, 2013!! And yay to all of us getting married in a beautiful location!!

CONGRATS ON YOUR WEDDING! I will be at the hotel during your time frame. My FI and I are celebrating his golden birthday on April 27, 2012. I hope you all the best!!

LOVE YOUR RING!! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!

I love this thread!! Good luck to everyone!! This is really encouraging for me. My fiance and I started a "diet" about three weeks ago, which we are calling our Save the Date diet since we sent our Save the Dates at the same time. My FI has lost 10 lbs - only 17 lbs more to go and I GAINED 1.5 lbs - only 12.5 lbs more to loss Goodness. I know my issue is food. My fiance always stocks up our cupboards with cookies, chips, and other junk and I have no will power. We work out hardcore so it has to be the food. I just don't know how to say no. After reading this forum, I am going to try to step away from the peanut butter and chips and cookies and eat better. I also want to see the weight loss like you ladies. Thanks for encouraging me (with your forum)!

Well, we are three weeks into our diet and Matt has lost 10 lbs whereas I have gained 1.5 pounds. O man. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! We work out hard, so I know it is the food, but man o man...

Hi, All I know this is a random thread, but I thought I might as well ask. My fiance is an extremely picky eater. He likes the normal kids meal foods - chicken tenders, burgers, mac n cheese, and cesar salad, but it is so hard to get him to eat something else. He wont eat most vegetables, only apples for fruits, etc. And, instead, he will eat lots of chips, drink soda, and eats junk food (candy and cookies). I would really like to diversify our menu options with healthy, easy meals that a picky eater would like. Does anyone have any suggestions for recipes? Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks and happy planning/weddings/marriages! Courtney p.s. I can't eat seafood. That is the one thing he is more open to eating...

Wow! I have not seen this yet. I just requested the document from the WC. I also asked her for information about the beach reception. I will let you know if I find anything interesting.

I love the different colored rings!! The blue stone/diamond?? is BEAUTIFUL (both yours and Cateyedcutie). I did the yellow diamond thing (see pic below) because I just love yellow, but your blue rings are beautiful!!

I assume you are not getting legally married abroad? Because if you are beware that Mexico has many restrictions (including blood tests taken in Mexico). Matt and I wanted somewhere that was simple, spoke English (legal weddings in Mexico and DR appear to be in Spanish, including your marriage certificate - I am not signing anything I can't read 100% - and I speak Spanish but you never know), and had many all inclusives (which took out the Bahamas). Just something to think about. If you are not planning on getting legally wed abroad than you have so many places you can look at. My TA highly recommended the DR. I have seen some absolutely beautiful weddings in Mexico too, but because of the violence there I don't want to bring my family and friends there. Jamaica is said to be nice and accomodating to large parties so I chose Jamaica.

Wow! That is blinging!! Beautiful!

Welcome!! This is great that you have done so much!! And, congrats on the engagement!!

Wow! Beautiful job!!

Btw, thanks for sharing!!

This looks so good. We are hoping to do our reception at Aunt Ruby!

Are you working with a TA yet? My TA is on top of them if we don't get a response ASAP. We always hear back quickly now when we have questions. Get a good TA if you haven't already done so (I highly recommend mine, you can find her info on my wedding site: http://CourtneyMara.com/Wedding).

I am also a May 4, 2013 bride!!

CONGRATS! And welcome!! I am also a Jamaica bride so yay to Jamaica!!

I didn't pay a deposit. I gave my credit card, but supposedly nothing is charged unless you cancel by the time they are processing your legal paperwork (which seems to me to be a few months before the wedding - and I think it was only $100).

AmberW: Congrattsss!!! There are a lot of us May 2013 brides!! I heard Punta Cana is amazing for weddings. My FI and I are even going there next month because it looks beautiful.

Shay4966 - I just sent out most of my Save the Dates for my May 2013 wedding! I am so happy that now people can feel more secure with the date. Elissae - Good idea to skip the cost of Save the Dates! My FI and I didn't want to do Save the Dates, we found it to be a cost that was not necessary especially since we are sending invites so far in advance, but his mom wanted them and so she paid for them, which was very welcome. soonCB - CONGRATS and welcome to the site!! I am also getting married in Jamaica so yay to Jamaica! With regard to wedding planners - my TA acts as a wedding planner. Have you found a TA yet because you should make sure your TA does destination weddings mrsrepp - Thank goodness you found that out now. It is a national holiday with two days off so many people head to the beach and prices will go up! May is a great time!!