SarahJ

Hi Brides...does anyone know at what point you tip the wedding planners? Is it the day after the ceremony so you know what to tip dependent on how impressed we are with the wedding etc!

I'm getting married Friday 26th so we'll be at the resort at the same time. Hopefully there's a few of us brides trying to get together at the resort for a drink to toast our weddings. Date & time yet to be agreed but so far I think it's me, Kristy & Candice37 so your'll have to let us know if you fancy getting together. We can compare weddings I just know its going to be perfect. I can't wait now!! Only 5 days left til we fly!! Whoop whoop. All the best for your special day.

I'm getting married Friday 26th so we'll be at the resort at the same time. Hopefully there's a few of us brides trying to get together at the resort for a drink to toast our weddings. Date & time yet to be agreed but so far I think it's me, Kristy & Candice37 so your'll have to let us know if you fancy getting together. We can compare weddings I just know its going to be perfect. I can't wait now!! Only 5 days left til we fly!! Whoop whoop. All the best for your special day.

Another question for previous brides. Can anyone advise what the charge is for wifi in the hotel & if you can pay a fixed fee for the duration of your holiday or if you have to pay per hour etc?

Another question for previous brides. Can anyone advise what the charge is for wifi in the hotel & if you can pay a fixed fee for the duration of your holiday or if you have to pay per hour etc?

Count me in Kristy :-)

I get married on April 26th. We don't leave the resort until 4th May so we'll be there at the same time :-)

We only have 12 guests joining us...so there isn't a minimum...some have just the bride and groom....

Did you get to choose from bouquets 149-164? These are the ones I was allowed to choose from.

As i've said to MrsViolo, I have the pdf of the bridal bouquets but this site won't let me upload it as its too large. If you send me your email address I can forward it to you. Chandlyn (the WC) told me the boutonniere will be made to match the bouquet you choose once you get to the resort.

MrsViolo - I have the pdf of the catalogue for the bridal bouquets available but it's too large and this forum won't let me upload it for you even though i've zipped the file. If you send me your email address I can forward it to you. Sarah

I will be sure to post pics. Hopefully they will reassure any doubts future brides have. I will probably end up writing a 5 page essay as my review!! Previous brides on here have helped me so much I like to think I can help the future brides to be :-)

We are keeping our wedding as cheap as possible and are therefore using the resort Spa but from what i've read on here and pictures that have been added I think they are just as good as any other person so i'm not worried that i've made the wrong choice. My wedding is in 7 weeks so i'll write a review when I get back and be sure to include a piece about how I found the salon service etc so it might help you make a decision...

These are the prices I received by email for 2013. I assume they will be more come 2014! SILVER: 25 photos in a CD (room + ceremony) $ 350 USD. GOLD: 40 photos in a CD (room + ceremony + beach session)) $ 500 USD. PLATINUM: 70 photos in a CD (room, ceremony, beach, 2 hours of reception) $ 800 USD. You can see samples of their work at web page www.arrecife studio.com Or on facebook, Arrecife studio Bahia Principe Jamaica For Video(DVD) Service the cost will be $440 with tax included (Ceremony and Session) Sample of Our Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzafRB30e-0

Hi ladies. All this time ive just assumed as its an all inclusive resort that alcoholic drinks will be available throughout the reception meal for free, is this right?

I'm going to use this photographer for my wedding in 9 weeks time so i'll post the pictures when I get them so hopefully a lot of other brides will be able to put their minds to rest. I've looked through their pictures on the website and I'm quite happy they will do a good job. I'm only have the ceremony photographed so the way I see it, being in the location it is, how can there ever be "bad" photos!!

Melissa, congratulations :-) thank u so much for your review, it's making me so much more relaxed being able to read all the brides reviews before my wedding day. It's 9 weeks til we fly out to the resort :-) & what you have said about not worrying & just relax has helped me realize that I can relax & just enjoy the build up to my wedding day, so thank u. You looked stunning & so happy. Who did your photography?

Good luck. I hope its a magical day for you and your hubby to be. Remember what all the previous brides have said....take in everything on the actual day and take time to look around you at the beautiful surroundings and absorb it all. Congratulations. Cant wait to hear your review.

Hi Trish, Here's the 2013 prices for bridal hair & make up... SPECIAL BRIDAL STYLING (Trial Free) 120US$ SPECIAL BRIDAL MAKE – UP (Trial Free) _________90US$ If you want to contact the spa directly (which is what I have done to make my reservations) here is the email - [email protected]. Congratulations on your up & coming wedding.

My ceremony is at 2pm on April 26th and our reception meal isnt until 6pm but there is no way i'm taking my dress off! You deserve to be a princess for the whole day so sit back and relax and dont worry about what other people think! We only get 1 day to wear our special dress and we need to make the most of it! Quote: Originally Posted by MrsCtobe Hi Ladies, I'm getting very excited as my wedding date is getting nearer(31st May 2013). I too am using the resort photographer, as its just me & hubby to be, Im reluctant to pay $800 plus the photographers fee! Am hoping the resort photographer will do a great job. Could any of you past brides let me know which restaurant is best to have our dinner, my h2b can't eat anything with gluten. So meat & veg ideal. Also we are getting married at 2 pm , and am concerned what time we will sit for dinner. If its 7pm we have a few hours to pass by, and I really don't want to get changed and sit by the pool ! Would like to keep my dress on all day, but don't want to look daft floating about in it. Is it possible to book a private dinner? Did you book excursions through holiday company or privately? Any help appreciated, Thanjs.

I'm so pleased to hear you had an amazing time and hearing your recent "good" experience has put my mind at rest that everything for my wedding will be fine - I just need to relax and let what will be, be! lol.....12 weeks to go for me Your pictures are amazing and you looked absolutely stunning..Happy Married Life to you both..I can't wait to read your full review on the hotel etc.

Thanks MrsViolo...i'll do some investigating...

I will look into it, thanks JayKay. I'm not going to let it stress me tho so close to my big day, I say "what will be will be"....ha ha :-)

That's not good to hear JayKay! lol...I don't think I have much choice but to use them because 1) I'm certainly not paying $800 for the vendors fee and 2) we don't have any guests going that have professional cameras etc...and 3) we can't afford to pay for a professional photographer to go to the hotel on holiday with us as we are from the UK so its not just a short plane ride away. I don't know what else to do unless any1 has any suggestions.. I will say tho I have looked at pictures they have taken at previous weddings and I thought they looked really nice. Thanks for the advice girls.