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Hi @@BritML0121, We had 25 guests that came to Jamaica and they had an AWESOME time!! I had 3 bridal showers where most of my guests who couldn't make the wedding came out to the bridal showers. One bridal shower had a Jamaican theme, so it was a lot of fun. Overall, everyone was pleased and had a GREAT time. Happy Planning!!

I just decided to pull up my old posts, and didn't realize I didn't post anything since we have been back. Wow, time sure flies. THANK YOU to ALL of the BRIDES on this AWESOME Site!! My wedding was ABSOULTELY Lovely!! It did rain, but overall EVERYTHING turned out BEAUTIFUL!! Beginning with TA Babs, from Wright Travel Agency. She was AMAZING!! So patient and my guests loved her. A+++ Secrets Wild Orchid resort, big enough so you still have some privacy, but small enough to see your guests having a great time. A+++ Here are some pictures from our WONDERFUL WEDDINGCATION!! Happy Planning Ladies!! It's all so worth it!! It goes by fast, so enjoy every minute of it. ????

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BritML0121 CONGRATULATIONS on your upcoming nuptials!! I had my wedding at SWO last Thanksgiving weekend. EVERYONE had FABULOUS time!! You will ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! I used the resort photographer and videographer. I thought they they did a good job. Pictures and video were ready at checkout. We are thinking about going back for our 1 year anniversary this November. If you have any questions, please let me know. Happy Planning!! Lydia

Purchased mine from www.totebagfactory.com I wanted a zippered tote bag. My guests loved them. Didn't want to put a design on the bag, so guests can use them afterwards. Instead, made Jamaican tags for the bags. Guests was appreciative of that too.

@@KG1990 Thank you so much!! If you have any other questions, please ask. I know what you are going through. Happy Planning

Thank you!! It's true, when they say it will all work out in the end.

@@KG1990 No problem, ask away 1. We did have a couple who stayed at another resort. We just went ahead and paid for the $80 per person day pass. The day pass is good from 3pm - 11pm the day of the wedding. The front desk staff holds their driver's license. 2. We did not use an IPod. We had the single steel drummer for the ceremony, the upgraded band for the cocktail hour and the DJ, DJ Blu for the reception. You automatically get the sound system when you pay for the DJ. 3. We used the flowers that came in the Ultimate package. I brought down the "Real Touch" calla lilies flowers with me. I will try to post pictures, but for some reason I am unable to upload all of my pictures. 4. I know I was VERY LUCKY and BLESSED. Initially, my reception was supposed to be outside, but it began to rain, so they had to move everything inside. Yes, I was so disappointed and began crying. The wedding department provided the palm trees and up lighting for free. They just wanted our day to be beautiful. 5. The gazebo decor was $150. That is for white sheers. It was $200 if you wanted different colors with the white sheers. Hope this helps. I am going to load some pictures. Okay, I realize I can only upload pictures from my camera. The professional pictures must be larger than 80 MB.

Also, you might want to research about butterfly release. Sometimes they are either dead or don't fly as expected in the heat.

My wedding was simply BEAUTIFUL!! I wrote a small review in the resort review section. Unfortunately, it thunderstormed during my reception, so we had our reception in the ballroom. There is a large covered patio area outside the ballroom doors, where my cocktail hour with band was set up. Also, just an FYI, there are steps and an elevator leading to the patio and ballroom. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Happy planning!!

TA Babs was my TA. She is THE BEST!! You can't go wrong with her help and recommendations.

Hi kristendelpin!! Just written a review for Secrets Wild Orchid. My guests and I had a FABULOUS time there!! You will not be disappointed!! Happy planning!!

Thanks @@snswedding2016. Can't wait to leave, just so I csn be unplugged for a couple of days before the guests arrive. I sent a Pre-travel newsletter to everyone, and EVERYDAY I get questions that I already addressed in the newsletter. Why don't people just read or Google the answer. EVERYTHING about the resort and Jamaica are online. I realize I can't worry and take care of Adults anymore. Just want to crawl into my beach chair, sip a cocktail and let the sun shine down on my face. Love this forum...Venting is allowed...

I requested everyone to wear all white attire for the wedding. Mind you everyone had 18 months to find something. Why are people calling me and saying that they can't find anything white in the stores NOW. The wedding is NEXT WEEK!! You had ALL YEAR TO SHOP!! So, I just said forget it. Wear what you want. I'm tired and sick of some of my guests already!! Just need to focus on marrying my baby.

@@KG1990 Thank you so much. What's so funny is that friends ask me am I nervous. I think I am more nervous of my guest not doing their part. My MOH gets so many junk emails that she doesn't check her emails. I always have to call her 2-3 times to say I sent you something, check your email. My cousin who is notorious for missing her flight is arriving 3 hours before the wedding starts. My son who is a little forgetful and has a mild learning disability, I'm hoping he doesn't leave something behind. I think I am MORE NERVOUS about making sure everyone and everything arrives in time for the wedding. I just have to keep telling myself, that as long as my Fi and I are there with the minister and a witness, Everything is going to be Beautiful. :-)

@@acw271011 Trust me, deep down, I agree with everyone. I guess a part of me feels like they are coming all the way down to Jamaica for us, and if they would've RSVP earlier, we would have had to pay the $80 per person for the dinner since we are over our package limit. What's so ironic, is that you read how this happens to other brides, but I never thought it would happen to me since I sent out our STD 15 months out. Now I realize, to some people, it doesn't matter how much notice you give them, they are still going to do it in their time. Leave for tropical paradise in 10 days!! Woohoo!!

@@calgarybride2015 and @@FutureMrsSam Trust me I didn't want to pay for the day passes. However, my Fi is much nicer than me. He feels, since they are coming down during the Thanksgiving holiday, and since they are staying at a 3 star, cheaper resort, they probably didn't know if they could afford the trip until the last minute. So, giving them the benefit of the doubt, I said okay, let's go ahead and purchase the day passes...but nothing else. Can't wait to just to just lay on the beach with a beverage in hand.

We have a 2 tier cake, so the top tier is the fluffy Vanilla Cake, the bottom tier is a Lemon Pound Cake. Fi loves pound cake. On the side table we will have variations of Jamaican Rum cake, guest can choose and take back to their room.

OMG, can you believe with approximately 2 weeks left before our wedding, we JUST RECEIVED an RSVP!! My friend and her husband just booked their flight and hotel. In addition, the are staying at another resort, so that is an $80 per person day pass we must pay for. I hate being mean, but I told her they can come to the wedding ceremony, but the cocktail hour and reception was closed. We already had 25 guests. After 25 guests, you have to get the buffet. I'm sorry, but Menus, table cards, OOT bags, Club Mobay passes ...etc. are done. I'm happy they decided to come, but with 2 weeks notice...Unbelievable!! Sorry, just had to vent. ????

Add me to the list too : - ) Thanks Tammy for creating such an AWESOME website!!

May have to borrow some of your wording. Love it!! Almost time....Congratulations!!

@@malyna oh no... We are suppose to work on vows and playlist this weekend. I'm thinking about listening to Slacker radio all weekend. Lol!! CONGRATULATIONS on your upcoming wedding!! I'm sure EVERYTHING will turn out FABULOUS!!

There are a lot of GREAT ideas and very helpful brides, happy planning and Welcome!!

@@KathrynH we just had our copies notarized.

Woohoo!! This is OUR MONTH!! What is left on everyone's To Do list? Just finished my Pre-Travel mailing. Since we are getting married during the Thanksgiving holiday, instead of doing a group excursion, we purchased passes to Club MoBay for everyone. That way our guests will have the VIP experience once they get off the plane and are fast tracked through customs. Also included are Travel Tips, a book on SWO/ SSJ resorts, a fact sheet about the resort, Packing list, and a "No Thank You" fan to just hold up when you are approached by the many people selling you things. We still need to write our vows, finish our playlist, and make spa and hair appointments at the resort. I'm sure there is more. Will make a final list. Getting Super Excited!! Congratulations to everyone!! Hoping everyone's wedding day will be Incredibly Fabulous!! ????