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We did not do invitations. We sent magnet save the dates that included our web site. No one complained.

@@acw271011. Thank you! I loved that dress and looking for a reason to wear it again. Who will judge me if I wear it cleaning or doing yard work right? Lol

What a wonderful experience it was working with Brian! He is very professional and personable. I hate having my picture taken and he made me feel at ease! The pictures came out perfectly. All of the guests raved about him as well. We booked him for only three hours. I was afraid it would be rushed, but he never made us feel like he was on a time limit. I highly recommend him if you are getting married in Jamaica.

When we got married, there were a lot of things we second guessed for budget. But everything we did, we were so happy we decided to do. I wish we would have got the insulated cups for the wedding guests. I had no idea how often they would have been used! One couple wanted to buy them at the gift shop but they were charging an arm and a leg so they passed. You'll be so happy to see all of your guests gathered around the pool with proper mugs and know it was worth it. Just my opinion

Definitely do canvas. All of our guests used their welcome bags as beach bags which was really nice to see! We made our own bags. Bought everything at a craft store and ironed on an image we found online.

@@jeffandrobyn No problem! That's why I posted them. I would have been lost without this site planning our wedding! All of the brides on her were so helpful to me.

Thank you! I love yours as well. Very personal which is all that matters. Vows are for your partner.

@@jeffandrobyn I think they are great length. Time them out. I think about a minute is what was recommended when I looked up writing mine. ours were just under a minute each. Good luck! Vows can be tough Here was the ones I wrote for him. We just got married at the Riu on the 9th! Hope it can help. I googled how to write vows and you can find great tips and a format to follow. We both followed the same format so the vows would flow for both. Jay, ten years ago I walked into the Hollywood Bistro. What I expected was to have a few drinks with friends but what happened was so much more. I met a man who respected me. I met a man with goals and dreams that matched mine. I met a man who loved cats, a man who gives so much more than he receives. A man who tucks me in at at night and kisses my head before he leaves for work in the morning. A man who makes me laugh harder than anyone else. I met a man who always says thank you. And that man is you. So today I want to thank you. Thank you for being my partner, my inspiration and my heart. For always lifting me up when I feel down. For taking the time to ask me how I am and listening to the answer. For making me want to be better. I promise to never take you for granted. Every day with you is a gift that I look forward to opening. I promise to be honest with you as I always have. I promise to be your biggest fan. I promise to make you proud that I am your wife. And most importantly I promise never to let myself go. I look forward to growing old with you. To reaching every goal we set together. From running our first marathon to retiring in Florida. You are my best friend, my lover and now my husband.

Just got back from our Riu Mo Bay wedding/honeymoon Sandals Mo Bay and it was perfect. I'll be posting a review soon. No info on the photographer. We hired an outside one. But he said he doesn't do a lot of business at the Riu Mo Bay because the photographer is better than most resort ones.

if you see someone taking pics and writing down ideas, then you know its me! Lol

@@IzzyDeee we arrive on the 6th! Maybe we will! We will be found mainly at the pool bar lol. Enjoy your honeymoon. Hope your wedding is perfect! We are going to sandals a few days after wedding.

May 9th at the Riu Montego Bay! Feel like o have tons to do

Oh that's not as bad as the $350 vendor they are charging for our photographer. But the guy is taking that cost off his package. We are not doing programs. We have about 15 people attending. they all know what the plan is and of they forget, it's so a small group we will see them and tell them again.

@@NikkiMarie05 is the resort charging you a vendor fee to bring in an outside makeup artist? Who are you using and if you don't mind do you have info on the pricing? Our wedding is May 9th! @@IzzyDeee we arrive on the 6th! Good luck with everything. She is very hard to get info from. She will answer maybe one of three questions I ask.

Ok so I have a really dumb question. I have an iPhone. In order to use it you would need to have a wifi connection correct so you're not roaming and getting charged? I'm trying to figure out music options. Our reception is on the beach. I don't see the wifi reaching that far

@@acw271011 that's not a bad idea. I didn't think about calling! @@NikkiMarie05 I was wondering the same thing about the salon. I'm going to use them regardless. I really don't feel like finding an outside person. I'm going to email them and see if they have pictures. I did get an email address for someone who sets up the appointments. @@BrookM I did book my photographer a while back and I'm going to use the resort salon. Thanks. What ever you have would be great

@@acw271011 thanks for your reply! It's hard to get a lot of detailed information from the resort wc, which I understand because they deal with three weddings a day and I am sure they are swamped. I'm just getting down to the wire and and getting nervous about everything lol

Hey everyone! Our wedding is two months away. I have searched past posts, but a lot of them, with the most information, are from a few years ago. The W.C has been helpful so far, but I am still unclear on set up and what is included. Does the wedding package include any decorations? I know some brides bring their own. I can't see myself lugging around candles, flowers, table linen etc. I'm not very picky but I am just trying to get an idea of what it will look like or what I will need to bring. It is also hard to find pictures. thanks in advance!

I am getting married at the riu montego bay. I also book over a year in advance and I have not had a problem getting info early on. we are doing the semi private dinner that is included and added a beach party for two hours after. It was $700 for the set up, $15 per person open bar and we added a steal drum band for 1 hour. Prices will prob be different for your resort so I don't know if that was any help! They should have prices lists tho that they can send you.

My fiance is not doing a full suit. Just the pants and vest. We got those two pieces at H&M and it cost....wait for it...$25 for BOTH the suit pants and the vest! They were having some crazy sale! I did not plan on spending that little. We just lucked out that what we wanted was seriously discounted. Personally, I wouldn't rent. You can get a nice suit that can be worn again for the same prices as renting.

@blinzster no problem. I glad too! So far kind of on hold until after the holidays. My dress arrived the other day! How are yours going?

Maybe I'm just a terrible person, but I don't have problem with his request. If it's a small wedding and there was no plus one on the invite, then he has the right not to want this person he may not know that well. People who are looking for an intimate ceremony may not feel comfortable with a person there who isn't a close family member or friend. A lot of people choose destination weddings because they want to be surrounded by the people that mean the most to the them and have that obligation to invite a lot of people feel when having weddings at home.

If you all have a good time in a group then I would think you's have a great time as a group at your Destination wedding! I'm having a super small wedding, less than 20 people, so I totally get not inviting people you're not super close with but if it's weighing on you, then I would send the invite. Better to be safe than sorry or have hurt feelings.

Do you generally like the girl? If so, I'd say invite her. Like everyone is saying at the end of the day it will be more awkward hanging out with the group with her not being invited. And who know, maybe you guys will become closer at the wedding! Could lead to a great friendship :-)

@@Binzster She must know we were talking lol! I also emailed her and said I read in a blog the information you gave me. She said if we are not doing dinner, we do NOT have to get the tent! Woohoo. What a relief. So glad you told me your info or else I just wouldn't have done it so thanks!