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  1. Francine Braham
    I am using her. I wish there was another bride that has used services to comment on this thread, post pics, anything..lol. I also wished Keshia would post more pics of her weddings that she has coordinated.
  2. Francine Braham
    That is awesome Samantha!! How much guests did you have at your wedding? Did you do buffet or seated dinner? Thanks for the references. Please share a few pics, if you don't mind. I'm glad your day was beautiful and well under budget.
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    Thank you for your response!! @@Tatimrivera That sounds great. Your wedding day is going to be awesome. My fiance and I decided to go with a villa in Ocho RIos with the ocean in the backdrop. It is beautiful. So far our budget is close to $9000 and includes almost everything (DJ, cocktail hour, food, wedding planner, decor, alcohol, photography/videography, etc) We have to decide on wedding favors and some other minor stuff. I know you must be excited to get married next month!! Wish you all the best and maybe you could share some pics when you get back. Congrats!!
  4. Francine Braham
    Oh ok. Do you charge a traveling fee? Also, how much do you charge for your service? Myself and two bridesmaids would need make up for the big day. Thanks @@HeatherSSmith876
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    These tips are awesome. I've recently started doing the Turbo Fire dvd with Chalene from Beachbody and I love it. I especially like the HIIT workouts. I also been doing the green smoothies and I have so much more energy. In addition to the dvds, I jog, use the kettlebell, do squats, sit-up, push-ups, etc......Trying to lose 20lbs, down 4, 16lbs to go.
  6. Francine Braham
    Thanks @@HeatherSSmith876 I already chose a villa for the wedding, back in March when I was in Jamaica. I also have a wedding planner, whom plans to do the bridal party make up, but I will check out your site. Are you in Ocho Rios?
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    That is great!! @@HappilyEverAfter Good job!! I started last week and so far lost 4.2 lbs. I’m trying to lose a total of about 20lbs overall. I especially love how I feel over everything. I have so much more energy now. I’ve been exercising, eating healthier and drinking at least one green smoothie a day. The wedding planning is going pretty good. I just mailed out invitations so that guests can prepare to save money to make the trip. I’ve been looking at websites for dresses and jotting down names of bridal stores that I plan to visit. Looking at pinterest for ideas of hairstyles, shoes, etc. How’s your planning going?
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    OMG!!!! You two look beautiful...the pics are amazing!!! Thank you HappilyEverAfter!! I am also trying to lose weight as well so my friend and I are doing a weight lose competition to jump start our way to a healthier lifestyle. Thanks for sharing the website. I plan to start looking around for a dress in September or so.
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    Sorry that I'm just seeing your post. I also responded to your e-mail. I went with a villa in Ocho Rios. It was more budget friendly. My family and I will be staying at the villa for a few nights as well. Yes, I am working with a wedding planner as well. I want to be as stress free as can be. lol. @@pamelas21
  10. Francine Braham
    Cool ideas.... Good Luck and Congrats. Please post some pics when you come back. I'm sure your wedding is going to be awesome!!! Happily Ever After, They all seem great and very professional. Have you made your decision yet? lol. Yeah, the candle will burn out, or they use the jerk sauce and toss the bottle. lol. As long as it is something nice and inexpensive, its a win-win in my book. Have you started looking for your dress?
  11. Francine Braham
    Congrats!! Make sure you check out the photographers work so that you will have beautiful pictures. I'm assuming the resort's wedding coordinator will be organizing most things so just relax and have fun!!!
  12. Francine Braham
    Hi. We were going to go with little tins of jerk sauce, but we decided to do beach candles. I did a google search for beach candles wedding favors and looked at the images....beautiful candles. And you can personalize them (some websites) Here are a couple links: http://www.myweddingfavors.com/images/product/20125BL_Seashell_L.jpg http://www.myweddingfavors.com/images/Product/samllsandshelltealightholderL.jpg http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mV0kgGJN5eDdTwzhBsVlQ4A.jpg By the way, my Aunt just told me that Groupon now has a wedding section. Dresses, jewelry, stationary and few other things. Just an FYI
  13. Francine Braham
    Thanks Does anyone have ideas for wedding favors? I was thinking about getting little bottles of jerk sauce and putting a custom label on it (wedding date with my fiance and I names on it) Then, I was also thinking of maybe having a small glass with wedding date and our names on it. I discussed with my family but some are for the jerk sauce, while others think the jerk sauce is not a good idea since some of the guests live in Jamaica and may already have that stuff. If you ask me, it's a free gift. But I do want to be considerate of guests, especially the OOT guests.
  14. Francine Braham
    Sure!!! The website is http://www.stooshweddings.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stooshweddings?hc_location=timeline IG: stooshweddings Her name is Keshia.
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    Congrats!! I am also having a villa wedding!! I will have both ceremony and reception at the villa. The villa is on the border of Ochi and St. Mary. I was in Jamaica last week and got to see the villa and meet with a wedding planner I've been communicating with. She was very nice and replies quickly to e-mails. She does not have much reviews, but has pics on IG and FB. Of all the wedding planners I've reached out to, she was the most reasonable in regards to price. My wedding date is June 25, 2015. Wish you all the best with your wedding.
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    I am also planning to have my wedding at a villa in Ocho Rios June 2015. I recently came back from Jamaica and have chosen a villa and a wedding planner. I know a resort would be easier, but it can be costly depending on the size of your wedding and all the fees. I figured a villa wedding shouldn't be that stressful since I have a wedding planner that will provide vendors for majority of the stuff (decor, flowers, cater, photographer, DJ, bar, videographer, etc.)The only thing I plan to DIY are the invitations and wedding favors. The wedding planner is very nice and her prices are reasonable. The only thing is that there are not a lot of reviews, but she has pics of her work on FB and IG.
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    I have contacted him on pricing and he is the most reasonable compared to the others. I checked out his FB page and viewed his website, his work seem very good.
  18. Francine Braham
    I am also planning to have my wedding at a villa in June 2015. So far it seems that some villas come with a wedding coordinator that work with different vendors to get brides good deals. You could also opt to use a wedding coordinator for some services. Have you visited SunVillas, jamaicavillas.com, Tryall club? You could maybe even try reaching out to wedding coordinators that can help you find a villa Helen G Events, Stoosh Wedding, White Lights...Hope this kind of helped.
  19. Francine Braham
    Thanks! I have been looking through the forums trying to find a good wedding planner and other vendors.
  20. Francine Braham
    @DG3515 Lol, I most definitely will Gigi. I go in March for 10 days, when I come back I will let you know. I know that in Jamaica some things are much cheaper for locals than "foreigners" I also look forward to your future posts as well. I see lots of beautiful villas and have contacted the owners/brokers. We are hoping to get a villa in Montego Bay thats private but a close drive to the Hip Strip and nightlife action in Montego Bay. I'm so excited!
  21. Francine Braham
    Thanks Gigi. Most of my family is from Jamaica. I have family in Jamaica so I am hoping that they have some connections, lol. But I think I am going to have my wedding at a Villa instead. Have close family and friends stay at the villa to split the cost of staying there. And maybe also hire a wedding planner and different vendors for flowers, food, etc. Congrats to you too and Good Luck!!
  22. Francine Braham
    Thank you for your response!! I did not even consider that resort. I will def check it out. Did anyone have their wedding at a villa in Jamaica? How did that work out for you?
  23. Francine Braham
    Hi, My name is Francine and I am getting married in my home island, Jamaica in June 2015. I live in NJ. I am so excited, but my fiance and I don't even know where to start. We are going to Jamaica in March 2014 for vacation to try to visit a couple resorts and reserve a date for the wedding. I read a lot of these posts and viewed a lot of beautiful pictures. We want a small wedding of 50 - 60 ppl. I like Sunset Beach resort because it seems to be affordable, but I also like Rosehall Beach Resort because their grounds are beautiful and spacious. It seems to be more private. Does anyone mind sharing how much they spent for their wedding? What were your big money items? Is it best to go with the resort for everything for the ceremony and reception? Or is it cheaper to get vendors outside the resort for things like decorations, flowers, DJ, photographer? Recommendations? I appreciate any feedback. When I go and come back I'll be sure to update on the forum. Thanks
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