ElleGee

http://www.4imprint.com/search/vinyl%20badge%20holder/product/100677-E/Vinyl-Badge-Holder-wElastic-Neck-Cord

 

I ordered 100 of these also that just came in. For the price, I was happy. I am not sure any of my guests will actually use them . . but figured the price was worth the chance. And, I loved how everyone made the cute insert for it. They require a 100 minimum, but I am shipping my extra 25 to another bride to be to use!

http://www.factory21promotionals.com/servlet/the-70/Personalized-Birthday-Party-Favor/Detail

 

I purchased mugs from this vendor. I actually found them cheaper through them from ebay though! I was VERY happy with the quality of the mugs at this price. We ordered white mugs with our wedding logo on them in the purple color. I cant wait to give them to our guests!

http://www.discountmugs.com/nc/view-product/TOT13/135-inch-popular-tote-bag/

 

I purchased these bags for $1.09 each, and they included our wedding logo (my avatar) in a single color.  We did black bags with metallic silver logo, and they really turned out great for the price. Perfect for all my OOT loot I am giving them, and big enough to use for taking items to the beach. I was very pleased!

Originally Posted by msop04 

 

 

Does SMB provide the wedding dinner menus and place cards, or it that the bride's responsibility to bring those?  (as you can see, I am clueless!! LOL)

 

I found these photos on the Sandals Martha Stewart Weddings site... Do you think SMB could replicate this look for me??  I love the idea of the hanging "curtain" of flowers or shells or whatever...  

Planner 1 Events has quoted me $200 for hanging curtain on the beach chuppah ( but only for the back panel)! I asked for a quote with a bead chandelier also!

I wish I could see these templates!! UGH!

For my fiance, we ordered a custom linen suit (in smoke) from

www.islandimporters.com

 

Our groomsmen will wear matching custom linen pants in smoke and an ivory short sleeved linen shirt from the same website. 

 

I cant wait to see it!

Love it! Thank you for sharing the actual product!

I am planning on doing personalized cuff links and a personalized pocket knife (he carries one everywhere!)!

 

KC: I asked Cecilia for Roxanne (the woman in the video) to be our officiant. We have already corresponded via email and began to build our ceremony! I was referred to use her by Cassie, who got married there in May! Helps me breath a bit, since we are having an interfaith marriage, and I was worried about whom would be officiating our ceremony!

BEST WISHES to Amber and Nicc!!! I cant wait to hear all about your wonderful events!!!!

Originally Posted by Shay4966 

 

I found this website that has embroidered table runners and they are gorgeous for $3.69, nice price...

 

http://tablelinendirect.com/12emortarupo.html

THANK YOU!!! I just ordered several samples. . my color  (persian plum by dessy) has been a nightmare to match, and they look like they have several options that are close. I cant wait til they arrive!

Originally Posted by LolaTX 

 

I plan to use the smaller canopy . . my mom has a handicap and walking on the sand will be difficult, so I have heard the smaller canopy is a shorter distance to actually walk on the beach.  SO, Im hoping to use the crystals on that one ! I origianlly wanted to hang a chandelier of crystals in the center, but it doesnt appear to have a ceiling to hang it from

Originally Posted by CriCri 

 

 

The idea of the cutain of crystals is very nice but with the new canopy I think you need tons of them.

At the same time you must check the lenght of the curtains because the new canopy is also high.

The situation is different with the floating one, it's smaller and more similar as the pictures. I think Cassie has used the floating canopy, maybe she can show you some pictures.

If you ask to the resort to re-create something similar as the picture,  they for sure will charge it, it's their work and a lot of people have involved in the preparation of the location.

I plan to use the smaller canopy . . my mom has a handicap and walking on the sand will be difficult, so I have heard the smaller canopy is a shorter distance to actually walk on the beach.  SO, Im hoping to use the crystals on that one ! I origianlly wanted to hang a chandelier of crystals in the center, but it doesnt appear to have a ceiling to hang it from

Originally Posted by KCDawn 

 

 

Did you happen to get an answer on this yet? 

She asked if we did a group booking, which we did not. I am using a TA and they are all booking indivdually through him (or whatever sites offer the best deals). She told me she would look into it further as the date gets closer and I have a total number of rooms booked. So far I think I have about 10 rooms booked . . .SO, it certainly looks hopeful

 

I did request building 27 . .  I mean, I AM PAYING over 8K for the room for 11 nights in the honeymoon suite . .the least she could do is gurantee the bride the building of her choice. However, she responded she would note request, but not guarantee it. Makes me kinda upset at the response.  .  . . Especially since we have already had many rooms booked, and I am certain to double the amount to book soon!

Originally Posted by beachbride2013 

 

 

I would just talk to Cecilia then, and see what she says. They are flexible and I am sure there are a number of factors that go into it.

Thanks . .I know that is the best idea, but I feel like I get conflicting answers from her also ! Perhaps if I explain it outright and suggest the spaces I have chosen as compared to double sashes she will understand better.  Poor Cecilia and the gazillion emails I have already sent her. Honestly, I think I have changed our contract more than 20 times already.  But, I guess thats her job, right !  I have been so undecisive and this site has really helped me make some concrete decsions, thank goodness!

Those purple brad holders are pretty . . and could go with my color scheme . .but what were you planning to use them for?

Originally Posted by msop04 

 

 

Does SMB provide the wedding dinner menus and place cards, or it that the bride's responsibility to bring those?  (as you can see, I am clueless!! LOL)

 

I found these photos on the Sandals Martha Stewart Weddings site... Do you think SMB could replicate this look for me??  I love the idea of the hanging "curtain" of flowers or shells or whatever...  

I LOVE this look too . . I was actually looking at bringing my own hanging curtain of crystals  . .find them on shopwildthings.com fairly inexpensive!!!  Does anyone know what the resort would charge to re-create this?

Originally Posted by beachbride2013 

 

 

Where is your ceremony being held, and where is your reception being held? If it's the same place, then they will use the same chairs. Mine was from the beach to barracuda terrace and the chairs were not moved from location to location. I had 1.5 hours between as well, and they still did not move the chairs.

Right now, I have my ceremony being held on the beach, and the reception being held in the pool/gazebo area . .however, I am willing to move the reception if I need to accomodate moving the chairs !  I am hand making part of the decor and the thought of making double the amount coupled with everything else on my plate and my full time job freaks me out, LOL!

Originally Posted by beachbride2013 

 

 

I brought chair sashes, maracas, centerpieces, menus, a ton of led candles, etc. I brought a lot! Cecilia went to my room before the wedding and grabbed it all. The hotel set it up for us. I wanted my bridal party with me, and did not feel comfortable asking them to set up our stuff for us. We had 20 guests, and 3 tables set up, plus 35ish sashes total. The cost was minimal and well worth it. If you bring your own sashes, be sure to bring enough for the ceremony and the reception. They won't have time to rush to move them and I would imagine you are more likely to get a deal on the cost if you make it easier on them.

 

I have heard conflicting advice on the chair sashes, and been stressing over it. I am expecting between 50 and 75 guests, and am bringing my own sashes, table overlays, etc. However, I was fairly confident that  we only needed one set of chair sashes because I was told they move the ceremony chairs to the recetpion area (I have an hour and a half window between ceremony and reception for photos and cocktail hour).  CAN ANYONE ELSE PLEASE INPUT THIS! My local wedding decorator and I finallly came up with my perfect vision and if I have to bring double the amount to accomodate both ceremony and reception now is making my head SPIN!!!! LOL, please former brides please communicate your experiences! Thanks!

Originally Posted by nicc80 

 

Thans beach bride. Would you ladies have everyone outside or inside the gazebo for your first dance if your reception is in the gazebo?

I am scheduled for our reception at the gazebo, and was originally intending for the dancing inside the gazebo. I spoke to another recent bride who did the same thing, and she said that with the lights that the DJ provides, coupled with the general heat from the location, made it very hot inside the gazebo for dancing. That being said, I am going to request the dance area to be set up outside of the gazebo. Last thing I need is to be a sweaty mess in my heavy dress !  However, they did say there was plenty of room inside the gazebo to dance though!  Hope this helps!

Originally Posted by msop04 

 

 

LolaTx, my wedding is "tentatively" scheduled for 2-22-13 (tentative, because I Cecelia has YET to email me back... ugh!)  Oh well, guess I'll just book, then get a contract drawn up, as CriCri suggested.  Thanks SO MUCH for giving me the name of your TA -- the least expensive trip I could find for 3 nights was $2800-3000 for the couple, so that would be a dream come true if he could find something... and I can almost guarantee ALL of my guests would book through him, should he be able to help us out!!  Don't worry, I will let him know you referred me with a glowing review!!   :)  

 

BTW, by double room, do you mean a room with double beds, to be shared by 2 ppl, or...??  

 

The quotes I found were on Expedia.com, for 2 adults/3 nights in the lowest level room -- of course that included taxes, fees, airfare, and the whole bit.  Even so, your TA's quote was way less...    North Carolina, huh?  That's cool, I live in Birmingham, AL, but I'm originally from southeast TN (and that is where my family still lives), so maybe your TA really can find something for us -- AND FOUR NIGHTS WOULD BE EVEN BETTER!!    

 

I really appreciate you and this board -- once again, THANK YOU!!!

 

P.S.  I couldn't get the site to come up for Gosecrets.com, but I Googled his name and found A Way To Go Travel Agency out of NC... let me know if this is the same.  

YES, away to go travel is him also. His prices may be different for travel in February as compared to October . .  but Im sure his is definitely very competitive. When I said 'double', i meant two people per room, so each person would have to pay that amount. For example, a couple would pay $579 for the wife, and $579 for the husband to room together (king bed) for 3 nights all inclusive. Hope that explains it better.

 

Feel free to private message me any further questions about the TA!

MSOP, when is your wedding? I am not sure how much the credits are for services you forgo, but from what I have heard, they are very flexible with allowing you to choose what you do or do not want to use, and use it for something else. CriCri actually was quoted a lower price from Styling Trio . . .I am not sure why they quoted mine so much higher, but it ultimately is forcing me to use the SMB spa. You should email them (either through their website form or via the email I provided above) and compare what they quote you too!!! And, thats a fabulous idea! I wonder if I could add an hour of photography for the bonfire the night before . . . Id actually prefer a videographer, because I am sure some of the toasts (or shall I say ROASTS, LOL) will be priceless. I know my father is purchasing a really nice new camera, and maybe I can see if someone has their own video camera to bring along too. I think the bonfire is going to be a lot of fun! I had orgiinaly included in my contract for open bar AND dessert at the bonfire . . which was approximately $18 (plus tax) per person. When I decided to just do the open bar, I had some room there with $ and decided to just put it towards the lounge seating. It wont accomodate all my guests, but it will be a nice touch. My wedding is in late October, and I know rates are relative to the time of the year. But yes, $579 per person (based on a double room) for three nights (in the lowest class room) . .so it comes out to about $1160 per couple for the resort room. And I thought that was still expensive, LOL! Airfare from Houston right now is steady around $450, and I doubt it will go down. So my guests are forking over $1000 each to just come to my wedding. In fact, almost half of the people booked actually did four nights, so I guess the money really wasnt that big of a deal. Several of my friends have already been to the resort and have said it was the best one they have ever been to . . .sounds like it is worth the $$$. My travel agent is Chuck Joyce, with Gosecrets.com. If you contact him, PLEASE tell me I referred ya! He is out of North Carolina, but has been relatively easy to deal with thus far.

Originally Posted by CriCri 

 

      I'm using the Cecilia method to answer to this email ;-)

LOL . . using the Cecilia method to answer . . . LOVE IT!!!!

 

I cant believe they quoted you $285 for bridal hair and makeup. . .I wonder why my quote was so much higher???  I really wanted the airbrush make up . . .I wonder if they quote everyone different.

I plan to do boughets for my five bridesmaids and I. The groom and groomsmen will all wear boutineirres. I will also have additional boutineirres for father, grandfather, and brothers. And corsages for the moms and grandmas. It gets expensive, but looks great, and makes them feel special!

Originally Posted by msop04 

 

First of all, thanks in advance to everyone on this site for being so informative and helpful!!  I have several more questions relating to my SMB wedding...  I know I could just email Cecelia, but she hasn't been as helpful as the ladies here!!  ...sorry for the long post, but I'm an "organizer" and trying to weigh all my options for the most perfect wedding possible -- kinda like all the other brides on this site!!  

 

**In regards to the following questions, we are doing the Ultimate Package.

 

1)  I am thinking of hiring a professional (Styling Trio Riviera Maya) to do my hair and makeup.  I sent an email about two weeks ago  requesting a price quote, but no response yet (so I sent another -- impatient gal, I know!!)    I read in a thread on this site where the STRM team did the bride, MOB, and BM's hair and makeup for $550...  But I will only need their services for me - can anyone provide a ballpark price (just so I can have an idea for my budget)?

 

2)  I was also wondering what type of credit(s) I would receive for not using certain parts of the Ultimate Package, such as:  

                a) "bride's hairstyling and makeup for ceremony" 

                "video of the ceremony (30 minutes edited)" --  $930 package, so I thought I might be able to get a nice credit here??

     

     Also, any advice what should/should not be used in the Ultimate Package??  Any special additions that you consider a "must"? 

 

3)  To upgrade your photo package, do you simply pay the difference in price??  

 

Ex: Package #3 is included in Ultimate @ $724, so to UPGRADE to Package #5 @ $1100 would be an ADDITIONAL $376 plus tax??  

      Am I correct in this thinking?

   

What are you guys doing for photography??  I really want to hire an outside photog, but just can't swing another $4-6K (GEEZ!!!)... Can I send Juan examples of "inspiration photos" that I would like for him to do for us??

 

4)  How many rooms must be booked to receive a "discount?"  I really want all of my guests (<20) to stay at SMB, but an incentive just might help convince them to fork over the extra cash to stay there!    If everyone stayed, I would be looking at a minimum of 7 rooms, possibly 8 or 9...  

 

Do all the rooms have to be booked "at the same time/throught the same source" or can they simply be linked to my "guest list" for a possible discount?  Do the guests have to stay a minimum number of nights or in a minimum level of room??

 

5)  I would like to do a "welcome bonfire/dinner" for guests a couple of nights before the wedding for everyone to get acquainted (and let's get serious, to PARTY TOGETHER and make them even happier they came!!)   How much does this cost??  Would it be a better idea (read: "less expensive" <--- HA!) just to include a date/time on my invitations for a welcome dinner at one of the restaurants (since it's included anyway) and simply make reservations in advance for all my guests??

 

Again, sorry for such a long post!!  Thanks so much for any and all responses!!  You guys are lifesavers!!   

 

 

Emily with the Styling Trio was VERY PROMPT and THOROUGH and replied back to my email with pricing:

 

 

Our prices are the following, in US dollars:

 

 

$700 - Adrian as Stylist - Bridal Package, Hair and Makeup, with Trial run

$600 - Adrian as Stylist - Bridal Package, Hair and Makeup, just Wedding day

$550 - Other Stylist - Bridal Package, Hair and Makeup, with Trial run

$450 - Other Stylist - Bridal Package, Hair and Makeup, just Wedding day

$200 - Bridesmaids/Mom Package, Hair and Makeup

$125 - Bridesmaids/Mom Package, just Hair or Makeup

$ 60-80 - Flower girl, Hair

*For the Trial Run $ the Wedding Day we travel to your hotel and charge a travel fee of $25-50

**Deposit of $150 required to have STRM hold your wedding date

 

Unfortunately, I will be covering a service for my five bridemaids as well as myself, so these prices are too high for me.  I will be using the resort's spa.  I have the most recent pricing brochure on SMB spa if anyone needs it too!