DaniScales2b

In planning my wedding, I rushed an purchased these canvas OOT tote bags for my guests. They are, however, the wrong color of blue. If anyone is interested in purchasing these, I paid $3.50 per bag, but will sell for $2.00 OBO plus shipping and handling. I have 20 bags for sale. I also have 15 canvas totes, similar style that I purchased from Dollar Tree with navy blue detail that I am selling as well for $1.00 plus shipping and handling. All bags are brand new with tags/still in the box. Please PM me if you are interested! Thanks ladies!

My FI and I stayed at the Grand a couple of weeks ago. We're glad we chose that resort. SO EXCITED! Where are you getting married in Punta Cana?

May 4, 2013!!! So glad I found this forum! I'm getting married at the Iberostar Grand Rose Hall in Montego Bay Jamaica. We have a few plans in motion for our wedding week and I'll post a few ideas soon! Happy planning ladies!

We're sending out Save the Dates approximately 1 year in advance. We want to make sure people have enough time to save up for the trip. We decided to go with magnets that would be easy for people to put on their refrigerators as a reminder. They say Save the Date: Robert and Danielle are getting married. May 4, 2013. Formal invitation to follow. I also included our wedding website where we have information on the resort and group booking opportunities. Hope this helps!

I just heard from my TA today about rates. She had to contact the hotel directly and went through apple vacations. My wedding is in May so rates may be different from your wedding date and are also still subject to change.

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Also ladies, it was suggested by another bride I met while at IBGH that finding a travel agency through FunJet is the best option. One bride shared with me that they actually received money back for each guest that booked. Can we say savings?!?!? There are multiple travel agencies that work with FunJet and you can search for them via their website to find one local to you. Thanks!

kfarkas26, Met with Janielle and she is very sweet! She had a wedding every single day we were there and still managed to take us on the tour of the resort to the different wedding locations. I know it's hard to be patient, but she will take care of everything! She also checked on us several times after we met to ensure that all of our questions were answered. We're having our private wedding reception at the Port Maria. They are currently expanding it so it can accommodate more people. It is all open air and should be lovely at night. We saw several weddings take place on the beach during our stay. While it wasn't exactly private, the bride and wedding party didn't seem to mind. Ours will be more secluded in the open air dome located between the Suites and the Grand. It will give us the intimacy and privacy that we want and still be absolutely beautiful. And we can wear heels! Our cocktail hour will take place on the wrap around patio off of the main lobby. All in all, the resort is beautiful. We are choosing to release the paper lanterns on the beach after the reception as well. Eco-friendly lanterns are only allowed which is fine with me. For those who have OOT bags for your guests, they will either deliver the bags to the guests rooms or have them available for guests upon check in. The bags must be marked with the guests first and last names and there is no fee for this service. I just got back last night so I'm sure I'm forgetting some other key details. Please feel free to reach out to me if anyone has any questions. Happy Planning!!!

KFarkas26, I'll be there next Monday! I'm checking out the resort as well for my May 4th 2013 wedding and my FI and I are staying at the Grand. Hopefully we can share some ideas/insight on the properties. Congrats and happy planning! Dani

Gorgeous pictures!

KFarkas6, I'd be more than happy to share any information I am able to get! Meeting with Janielle the second day of our trip so if you ladies have any specific questions that you would like answers to, please pass them along!

Name: Danielle (FI Robert) Location: Iberostar Grand Rose Hall Wedding: May 4, 2013 in JA: 04/30/13 - 05/06/13

They are beautiful. I've contacted PaperStories myself!

SoonCB and Kristy28, RIU is awesome! I've stayed at the one in Negril and had a wonderful time. You both will enjoy it if you haven't been there already. My wedding date is tentatively set at May 4, 2013. Hopefully it's still available because IGRH only has one wedding per day. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Heading to IGRH next month to look at the resort and book our wedding! So excited!! If I find out any additional information, I'll make sure to post. I'll also try to take lots of pics of the wedding sites as well. Happy planning ladies!

Hi SoonCB! My fiance and I have decided to look at Iberostar Grand instead for the wedding. We've heard nothing but great things and prices are pretty flexible between the other two resorts on the Iberostar property. We're taking a trip down next month to view the resort and potentially book for our wedding. I'm so excited! What resort have you decided on?

Do you have any information that you can share about your wedding at Secrets?

Hi All! Planning a wedding in Jamaica for April 2013. Any suggestions on locations? Right now I'm tied between Iberostar Rose Hall Grand and Secrets St. James/Wild Orchid Montego Bay. Any advice would be great! Thanks!

Hey All, I'm considering Secrets St. James and Wild Orchid for my destination wedding next year. Has anyone had their wedding at this resort and can offer some feedback? I have a TA, but I'm concerned prices for guests will increase for next year. Any insight would help. Thanks!!! Dani