BahamaMama2013

Hi Ladies! i'm getting married in Bahamas Nov 2013! we're staying at the RIU and are set on having our ceremony at the Cloisters (so pretty!). We're considering the RIU's private ballroom for our reception for convenience but have to pay per head for meals because it is private vs. semi. There prices are reasonable (Atlantis and O&O was too pricey for the number of guests we're having)....but Debbie at the RIU has been slow to get back to me on things... so i'm still not 100% convinced i want to have it there. Plus, the setting of it is not DW like...so would really need to consider decor. JSLM - could you please let me know approximately the cost of Luciano's?.. i've been referred this place by a couple other people. And would you have any info on other venues for reception?? Debating whether or not to get a WC, especially because i'm not getting much of a reply from Debbie at the RIU... Help! any info/feedback would be awesome!!

Hi All, our wedding plans for November 2013 in the Bahamas is well underway! We've decided on the RIU Paradise Island as the resort for us and our guests (approx 75) to stay since we love the idea that it is AI, and it is right beside Atlantis. (plus we both stayed there 4 years ago on our first trip together). We didn't want a beach wedding, so we're having it at the CLOISTERS, but... we still aren't sure as to where we will have our reception!? So, wondering if anyone out there has used the RIU's private ballroom?? or is planning to?? there aren't any pictures on the web...how does it fare in terms of atmosphere... options for decor...food selection... Or if you have any suggestions on comparable price points for other reception venues?? Atlantis and O&O are above our budget for the amount of guests we're having. Any info at this time would be helpful!! happy planning!!

Hi there! Congrats on your engagement and up coming marriage!! i'm sure you're super excited that it's just a few months away!! I'm new here and am at the same place you were it seems when you started the planning process! we're booked to stay at the RIU paradise island for our wedding at the end of November 2013! and are expecting approximately the same # of guests as you 75-80... plus have the same budget in mind! Was wondering where you ended up booking your ceremony/reception?? We are set on the CLOISTERS for the ceremony, but have found that the pricing at Atlantis and O&O beyond our price point. At this point in time we may just do the reception at the resort, but in the private ballroom... however, not sure i like the setting of it...from the pictures i could find on the web, it looks like your regular convention centre ballroom. any tips? research ideas? any info on other reception venues would be helpful!

Hi All, our wedding plans for November 2013 in the Bahamas is well underway! We've decided on the RIU Paradise Island as the resort for us and our guests (approx 75) to stay since we love the idea that it is AI, and it is right beside Atlantis. (plus we both stayed there 4 years ago on our first trip together). We didn't want a beach wedding, so we're having it at the CLOISTERS, but... we still aren't sure as to where we will have our reception!? We thought it'd be easier to have it at the RIU, but we want to have a private reception. It sounds as though a semi-private reception would mean that other guests could potentially also use the restaurant, and they don't allow music... definitely not what we are looking for. So, wondering if anyone out there has used the RIU's private ballroom?? or is planning to?? there aren't any pictures on the web...how does it fare in terms of atmosphere... options for decor...food selection... Or if you have any suggestions on comparable price points for other reception venues?? (Atlantis and O&O are above our budget for the amount of guests we're having)... that would be helpful!

Hi All, our wedding plans for November 2013 in the Bahamas is well underway! We've decided on the RIU Paradise Island as the resort for us and our guests (approx 75) to stay since we love the idea that it is AI, and it is right beside Atlantis. (plus we both stayed there 4 years ago on our first trip together). We didn't want a beach wedding, so we're having it at the CLOISTERS, but... we still aren't sure as to where we will have our reception!? We thought it'd be easier to have it at the RIU, but we want to have a private reception. It sounds as though a semi-private reception would mean that other guests could potentially also use the restaurant, and they don't allow music... definitely not what we are looking for. So, wondering if anyone out there has used the RIU's private ballroom?? or is planning to?? there aren't any pictures on the web...how does it fare in terms of atmosphere... options for decor...food selection... Or if you have any suggestions on comparable price points for other reception venues?? (Atlantis and O&O are above our budget for the amount of guests we're having)... that would be helpful!