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Originally Posted by shannonmarie 

 

 

I'm kind of surprised at these prices. Centerpieces at the resort start at $65 for the tropical ones and go to $85 for the Divine. Someone said they are $350 for centerpieces which I believe is incorrect.

I was kind of thinking the same thing....where is the 350 for centerpeices coming from? Maybe thats for a few?? Can anyone clarify this??

Originally Posted by EmmA1025 

 

yeah im not sure either... I am not crafty at all so making my own stuff isnt really going to work to well lol and i dont want to bring soo much stuff with me i want to use as much as the resorts stuff as possible but their centerpeices are insane! im going to bring with me chair bows. table runner and some colored napkins to break up all the white linen they give you. Im going to end up just using thier centerpeices though im pretty sure.. are you doing favors or do you have any ideas on wedding favors?

I am in the same boat! I really dont want to be taking a bunch of stuff down with me. I will probably end up using the centrepeices as well...:S I dont think i am going to have chair bows as I want the Pergola to look like the picture that I posted. I dont know what to do for the tables....i might bring down some burlap (i think thats what its called) as table runners maybe...keep it natural! I am going to do welcome bags that I will have dropped in everyone's room with their luggage with some goodies in there. I am also going to have fans on the chairs along with the program! So far i do not have any favors for the dinner....but I think my welcome bag will be good enough as a "favor" thoughts? I am also looking for ideas for the "welcome" table if you will at the reception...I want to do a group photo on one of the first few days that we are there and have the guests sign that instead of doing a guest book. Then we can have it framed in our living room! I also need cute table assignment things lol!

Originally Posted by EmmA1025 

 

lol you just edit the info in your profile... i know its soo exciting! I cant believe you already have so many people confirmed thats great! It sucks how expensive everything is though like extra per person... Did you hire an outside photographer or youre using the resorts? and do you have a decor idea yet?

There i did it yay! haha! I cant believe we have so many people booked already either, it is such a surprise we are so overwhelmed and happy! We are just going to use the resort photographer. As for decor ideas i have NO idea. I want simple and beachy haha but i am struggling with all of those details. What about you?!

Originally Posted by butterflyeyes 

 

Is anyone else finding it difficult to navigate through this forum?? I thought I replied earlier to a specific post but it looks like I didn't and just appears as a random comment. LOL

 

I find this site totally overwhelming!

I TOTALLY agree!! i am such a newbie i dont really know what I am doing half of the time lol!

Originally Posted by EmmA1025 

 

hortonk

 do you have a date set yet?

I do! Jan 09 2014! :) I cannot wait!! I am a newbie and dont know how to make all of that show on my profile....lol!

Originally Posted by UMassRN007 

 

 

A 17 and a 9 yr old had to get their own room?1 lol geesh

 

 

 

Thanks for such quick replies everyone, i've actually calmed down about it and have decided I'm NOT changing resorts because of this LOL....haha back to happy planning  

Glad to hear! it is a beautiful resort and really you are going to run into this problem at almost every resort! I know though, absolutely ridiculous! Happy Planning!!!

Originally Posted by UMassRN007 

 

Okay guys, i'm freaking out a little bit....   I just signed a room contract with my TA(last week), and nowhere on the form did it say that Now Jade doesn't allow 4 adults per room, I can't even find it on their website.  Now I have guests trying to book a room (two adults and their adult children), and I am being told that this isn't possible.

 

Is this true? Is their a way around it? I feel like such an idiot for not knowing this, I feel like looking into a new resort while I still have time. Any information would be so helpful, thanks.

 

Beth

Also Beth, i believe adults are considered age 16+ which is why my parents could not be in the same room as my brother and sister....I think it is quite silly as they cant be in a room alone as you have to be 18+ to be in a room....

Originally Posted by UMassRN007 

 

Okay guys, i'm freaking out a little bit....   I just signed a room contract with my TA(last week), and nowhere on the form did it say that Now Jade doesn't allow 4 adults per room, I can't even find it on their website.  Now I have guests trying to book a room (two adults and their adult children), and I am being told that this isn't possible.

 

Is this true? Is their a way around it? I feel like such an idiot for not knowing this, I feel like looking into a new resort while I still have time. Any information would be so helpful, thanks.

 

Beth

Hi Beth!

I am a travel agent and the Now Jade does NOT allow 4 adults in the same room. Even the family suite must be 2 adults and 2 children you cannot have 4 adults in the family suite. You are not going to be able to find many properties that allow 4 adults in one room as per their fire code restrictions thats just the way it is unfortunately. My mom and dad wanted to be in the same room as my brother and sister (17 and 9) and hotels do not even allow that! They have booked 2 seperate rooms, and when we get down to the resort I am going to see if we can get a family suite if it is not already occupied. Resorts keep these family rooms for larger families who NEED to have their small children in the same room. I hope this helps!

oh my gosh what a great thread this is! I am just starting to look for things to put in my welcome bags! I still have 9 months to go, so I figure if I buy random things once a month the cost wont be such a hard pill to swallow!

Originally Posted by EmmA1025 

 

hi shannonmarie

 when you estimated 9500$ is this including an outside photographer or your using the resorts? Also was that including extra centerpeices? Im just tryin to figure out myself how much things should end up since im trying to stay within a budget also.. thanks! 

I have the same questions! I would really love to see your pricing sheet when you get back!!

Originally Posted by shannonmarie 

 

Unfortunately, I don't think they will negotiate things just for a larger group.. We have 68 and so far, no luck. I honestly believe that the more guest you have, the less money it should be!! We are bringing the resort thousands of dollars by having so many guest! The cost for the extra guest is sooo expensive! 

 

I've honestly only emailed Pilar a handful of times. I try not to bother her. We paid our deposit in January 2012 and I've only emailed her maybe 4 times. I'll just talk with her when we arrive.

 

She does allow you to swap out the live music for 2 hours of DJ time. Each additional hour is $350. We are extending our reception so we will have a total of 4 hours so we will be paying for 2 additional hours of DJ.

I agree, they milk destination weddings. Like why do I have to pay $7 for a different chair?!?! that boggles my mind as it is the exact same set up is it not?! gr some things just annoy me that they charge so much for but i guess you really dont have an option- if you want these things you just have to suck it up and pay for it. wow the dj per hour is quite expensive as well holly! Are you going to just make your own play list and have it playing for the ceremony?

Originally Posted by ironman 

 

Thanks Shannon! That really helps, I've still got 8 months so I'll start thinking about scripts early then. 

 

I can understand not allowing swaps/exchanges, but I'll ask anyways Worst case she says no, I guess, which is what I'm expecting now!

 

We had initially asked for the Bamboo room, but it was already booked on the date we were given. I'm sure Castaways will be fantastic, and it will probably cool off in the evening so hopefully heat won't be an issue. I hope you'll share some of your photos, I haven't been able to find many others out there yet from that space. Where will your ceremony and cocktail hour be? You're getting so close!

Thats too bad, I was really hoping that we could swap and exchange things as well! Do you think for larger groups fhat they will be more accomodating to negotiate things? I read somewhere (cant remember where) that someone swaped out the live music included with the Divine package for the dj....? Do people usually negotiate down there or prior to departure?

Originally Posted by UMassRN007 

 

The chairs are $7 each plus tax, like others have said, the large flower arrangement at the start of the aisle are around $350 each. I'm getting the divine package as well and plan on using the included bridal bouquet and table arrangement as my two flower arrangements on the pergola (i'm bringing a faux bouquet from home). The white fabric is included. 

 

Just to keep in mind: I contacted an outside florist (maya floral)  today to hopefully get some flower quotes (centerpieces and aisle markers). From what i've read in reviews, they're very good at crafting something for you that's within your budget.  If you have someone meet the florist outside of the resort, you don't have to pay a vendor fee. I'll let you know

That is such a great tip thank you so much! Please keep me posted as to what you find out. Also, someone one has said that the flowers on the pergola are included in the Divine Package, that is awesome!!! I am SOOO stuck on the center peices....I really dont want to spend an arm and a leg on them but i also dont want to be bringing EVERYTHING down with me....Any center peice tips and advise would be so appreciated!!

Originally Posted by Melissa14 

 

I keep saying that too! I just want to be married already lol.

Lol im thinking this is a good sign then :) Even though i am really enjoying being engaged (best feeling in the world) being married can only be that much better! only 276 more days....or something like that lol!

Originally Posted by natalieblev 

 

Very pretty! You look awesome! Enzoani puts so much attention in detail and I love that. I am also wearing Enzoani but it just came in and needs MANY alterations. Its made for 5'8 and I am quite a bit shorter than that!! 

Thank you ladies!! Yes your so right, I am quite a bit shorter as well, however, they said it will be simple to hem the bottom so fingers crossed!! I was so unsure about the bottom...the top SOLD me (the lace and detail is just AMAZING) but the bottom just has SOOOO much to it but im sure it will be a whole lot better when it is the propper length fingers crossed haha!!

Originally Posted by Mufin1785 

 

We paid for our wedding party's attire, gave them gifts let them know 2 years in advance of our wedding. So the people that stood in our wedding didn't pay any extra than a regular guest would have.  No one in our bridal party gave us a card or gift.  Which I know they paid a great deal to travel but at least get us a card we went out of our way to buy attire, shoes, jewelry, monogrammed Champagne flutes,  accessories that they can wear again and again not to mention their welcome bags filled with items Cups, flip flops, sunglasses, etc.... I have always paid for my own bridesmaid dresses and shoes outfits that I will never have a use for again (i.e. satin heels dyed purple with rhinestones) My girls had sundress with straw wedges. Our groomsmen we gave chucks.  If I had to do it again I would only get the basic gifts that i was given for standing i.e. the monogrammed champagne flute. My effort definitely went unappreciated. 

Oh my gosh, im so sorry to hear that! That was SO nice of you guys to do all of that! I feel like this whole wedding process shows alot about who people really are...sad but true...!

Originally Posted by Mufin1785 

 

We paid for our wedding party's attire, gave them gifts let them know 2 years in advance of our wedding. So the people that stood in our wedding didn't pay any extra than a regular guest would have.  No one in our bridal party gave us a card or gift.  Which I know they paid a great deal to travel but at least get us a card we went out of our way to buy attire, shoes, jewelry, monogrammed Champagne flutes,  accessories that they can wear again and again not to mention their welcome bags filled with items Cups, flip flops, sunglasses, etc.... I have always paid for my own bridesmaid dresses and shoes outfits that I will never have a use for again (i.e. satin heels dyed purple with rhinestones) My girls had sundress with straw wedges. Our groomsmen we gave chucks.  If I had to do it again I would only get the basic gifts that i was given for standing i.e. the monogrammed champagne flute. My effort definitely went unappreciated. 

Oh my gosh, im so sorry to hear that! That was SO nice of you guys to do all of that, I feel like this whole wedding experience definitly shows alot about people...!

Originally Posted by Melissa14 

 

It's such a personal thing you should have it whenever it feels right or whenever it works for you. I'm getting married legally here in the states the weekend after my bachelorette party so that just worked out perfectly. My last single gal weekend and I'm going out with a bang! Lol

Haha that is awesome! That is what i want, but we will see how it actually plays out!! I cant wait to be a married lady <3

I would love to have a budget breakdown for any Now Jade brides who have 80+ guests and are going with the Divine package...PLEASE someone!

Originally Posted by Melissa14 

 

I've researched this too and most people/websites suggest 2 months before the wedding :/ Don't know if that helps your summer situation though.

Thanks for the info! That will still be better then Decemeber in the dead of winter haha!!

Originally Posted by DANIELLE03 

 

TRY WINNIPEG! lol at the rate we are going we are never going to have spring!!!

oh man i feel the same way! We had one beautiful day yesterday and woke up to snow this morning! I am SO done with winter!!!

How early can Bachelor parties be?! I am getting marred in January of 2014 but i want my bachelor party to be during the summer as I am from Canada and the winters are COLD! However, I dont want my party to be to early because then really it isnt the same.....What does everyone suggest?!

Originally Posted by Peach 

 

I was planning on doing this too... but it is kind of not working out. My FMIL (who I am close with and was intending on treating too) is going a week early, and has already booked her pedicure... I doubt she will want another when we get there! And my mom is the same way. My sister (and MOH) has expressed little interest in it too. SO I thought I would pay for their hair, but now they all want to do their own! So... well, I guess that is one less thing for me to pay for! I am paying for my sister's dress though, so that is good. And for my stagette we are going to a spa, but it is too far in advance (like, a month and a half) for a pedicure or manicure to last. So I guess they are on their own for it!

I think it is a great idea though, and if possible, try to do it ahead of time. Plus, what a great way to relax with the girls during last minute planning and prep? Awesome!

Oh no!!! I havent brought it up with any of my girls yet, I hope they will be interested! My FMIL doesnt live here so she will not be joining unfortunately. I totally agree it will be a nice way to relax before leaving especially in the dead of winter (I see you are in Southern AB- I am in Calgary) so we know how cold it gets!!

Originally Posted by claruickie 

 

Stunning.  A very emotional photo - sure sign it is "THE ONE" X

Thank you so much! I was very happy that my sister was able to get that photo!