OFFICIAL NOW Jade Wedding Thread

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This is the new OFFICIAL NOW Jade wedding thread!

 

Here you will find the answer to almost all of your questions!  If you don't see the answer, feel free to ask, but please look through the information first.

 

Post #2 - Basic Information (Resort Info, Contact Info, Legal Requirements)

Post #3 - Wedding Packages

Post #4 - Additional Wedding Options & Costs

Post #5 - Wedding Locations

Post #6 - Dinner Locations, Options & Cost

Post #7 - DJ Options and Costs

Post #8 - Cake

Post #9 - Details (ceremony details, hacienda stuff, random questions and answers)

Post #10 - Flowers

Post #11 - Spa

Post #12 - Onsite Photographers

Post #13 - Wedding Reviews

Post #14 - Wedding Photos & Video Links

Post #15 - Resort Reviews

Post #16 - Bride Roll Call!  Shoot me a PM with your user name, wedding date, and dates you'll be at the resort (ie: tlseege, 4/11/2008, 4/7-4/14) and I'll add you to the list

Post #17 - Things I wish I would have known

Post #18 - Reserved for future use

Post #19 - Re served for future use

 

Again, if you have anything to add to this, please feel free to send me a PM or shoot me an email ([email protected]) and I will gladly update the thread.

 

The old NOW Jade Thread is still alive and active, but hopefully that thread will be more for brides to discuss their weddings and form a sense of community.

 

Thanks!

 

* edited to add attachment of NOW Jade Resort Pictures

 

** Please note, the information in this thread and on BDW has not been verified and is not guaranteed.  The resort may change their wedding packages, pricing, details, etc. at any time without giving notice.  This information is just to be used as a guideline and not as a contract of what the resort or BDW guarantees.  When you are ready to book and sign a contract with the resort, you will need to rely on the information they have given you.

NOW Jade_webinarSM.pdf

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Overall Coordinator is Pilar Gonzalez / Groups & Convention Manager

Pilar - [email protected]

01152-998-872-8888 ext 4006

 

Resort Website

Wedding Guide

NOW WEDDING PLANNING FORM.doc

Facebook Page

Resort Map
Virtual Tour

 

555 rooms, 7 different restaurants

 

Symbolic or Non-Denominational Wedding

This ceremony focuses on love, marriage, family and society. Mexican law does not consider this ceremony legally valid. No documentation or blood tests are required.

Civil or Legal Ceremony

This ceremony is performed by a judge and focuses on family and respect for the couple. A list of requirements must be met in order to be legally married under Mexican law.

 

Legal Requirements:

• Bride, Groom & Witnesses must arrive in Cancún 4 working days prior to the wedding day (Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays do not count). Symbolic and non-legal ceremonies allow flexibility for arrival date. Please speak with the wedding coordinator to discuss requirements.
• The wedding coordinator must receive the following documents in order to start the corresponding application for a Wedding in the Civil Registry Office.
• Tourist Card (you will get one upon arrival to the Cancún airport). Make sure your name is written as it appears on your passport.
• If either the bride or groom is divorced, original Birth Certificates are required with the originating country’s Registry Stamp (Le Apostille). This document should be translated into Spanish. The cost is $50 USD + 11% tax per birth certificate. Translation must be done in Mexico to be considered valid.
• If bride is divorced, a copy of the Final Divorce Decree is required with your country’s Registry Stamp (Le Apostille). This document should be translated into Spanish. The cost is $50 USD + 11% tax per page. Translation must be done in Mexico to be considered valid.
• Valid Passports.
• Blood tests, performed in México. Test are not valid if performed elsewhere and should not be performed more than 14 days prior to the ceremony. The blood will be tested for HIV, RPR (sexually transmitted diseases) and blood type. The results will be ready in 24 hours and will be provided with a certificate of the blood test. The charge is $250 USD + 11% tax per couple, to be paid directly to the doctor in cash the day the test is performed.
• Witness Information. The names, addresses, nationalities, ages, occupation, relationship, copies of tourist cards and valid identification of the four witnesses. The Wedding Coordinator will provide the legal form to fill out.
• Consider the fee for the Judge’s transportation. The Judge usually performs the civil ceremony at their office, but will oblige to come to the resort if the transportation is provided. The round trip fare from the city is $70 USD. This should be paid directly to the Judge on the wedding day or can be arranged in advance through the wedding coordinator.
• The Marriage Certificate is only valid in Mexico. In order to make it legal internationally, the Wedding Coordinator will send a copy of your License to the Validation Process. The fee will be $165 USD +11% tax. The process will take up to 2-3 months. Once the document is apostilled, the resort will send all documentation to couples home address.

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Wedding Packages

 

Your Moments Wedding Package

2013/2014 SELLING PRICE $999 USD OR COMPLIMENTARY (This package is complimentary when booking a minimum of 7 nights in the Preferred Club Ocean View or higher, or if 5 rooms are reserved for a minimum of 3 nights at any room category.)

• Dedicated wedding coordinator
• Symbolic Ceremony*
• Bouquet for the bride
• Boutonniere for the groom
• Preparation of the couple’s wedding day attire
• Wedding cake (for up to 10 guests)

• Sparkling wine toast (for up to 10 guests)
• Romantic turndown service that evening: rose petal drawn Jacuzzi bath, bottle of sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries
• Late check-out for the bride and groom (upon request)
• 20% off spa treatments

 

Now to Eternity Wedding Package

2013 SELLING PRICE $2,399 USD // 2014 SELLING PRICE $2,499 USD

• Dedicated wedding coordinator
• Service of a Judge or Minister
• Bouquet for the bride
• Boutonniere for the groom
• Preparation of the couple’s wedding day attire
• Wedding cake (for up to 25 guests)
• Sparkling wine toast (for up to 25 guests)
• Complimentary room upgrade (based on availability)
• Make-up and hair styling for the bride
• Private Cocktail Hour with hors d’oeuvres (for up to 25 guests)(silver menu)
• Private dinner reception (for up to 25 guests)(silver menu)

• Swedish couples massage treatment (50 minutes)
• Photo Package (24 full color photographs)
• Breakfast in bed morning after ceremony with Mimosas
• 1 corsage and 1 boutonniere for the bridesmaid and best man
• 1 floral centerpiece arrangement for the reception table
• Romantic turndown service that evening: rose petal drawn Jacuzzi bath, bottle of sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries
• Late check-out for the bride and groom (upon request and availability)
• 20% off spa treatments (boutique purchases not included)
• Free anniversary nights (see pg. 9 for details)

 

Diving Wedding Package

2013/2014 SELLING PRICE $2,999 USD

 

• Dedicated wedding coordinator
• Service of a Judge or Minister
• Bouquet for the bride
• Boutonniere for the groom
• Preparation of the couple’s wedding day attire
• Wedding cake for up to 25 guests
• Sparkling wine toast for up to 25 guests
• Complimentary room upgrade (based on availability)
• Makeup and hair styling for the bride on wedding day
• Swedish couples massage treatment (50 minutes)
• Breakfast in bed morning after ceremony with Mimosas
• 2 corsages and 2 boutonnieres for the wedding party
• 1 floral centerpiece arrangement for the reception table
• Gazebo décor — 25 chairs with white covers, ceremonial table and aisle runner
• Private Cocktail Hour with hors d’oeuvres for up to 25 guests (Platinum menu)

• Private Dinner Reception for up to 25 guests (Platinum menu)
• Video of the ceremony (30-minute edited DVD)
• Choice of guitarist or saxophonist at the ceremony (1 set, 45 minutes)
• Photo package (24 color photographs taken during the ceremony) and wedding album
• Romantic turndown service night of the ceremony with rose petal-drawn Jacuzzi bath, bottle of sparkling wine
and chocolate-covered strawberries
• Romantic dinner on the beach (one evening during stay)
• Late checkout for the couple (upon request and availability)
• 20% off spa treatments (boutique purchases not included)
• Free Anniversary Nights (see pg. 9 for details)

 

If you have over 25 guests the following charges will apply:

Eternity Dinner: $48 per person

Diving Dinner: $53 per person

Cake: $7 per person

Champagne: $4 per person

Cocktail hour: $15 per person

 

Up can upgrade to the Devine dinner menu for $5 per guest.

 

The wedding packages include white chair covers, white table linens, and white decorations at the ceremony site.

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Additional Wedding Services (whether ala carte or adding to your package)

CEREMONY

Nondenominational Minister $450

Services of the Judge (Legal) $600 (includes paperwork, judge’s fees, and marriage license)

Blood test and medical certification (must be paid in cash directly to the doctor) $250

Certified translation (per sheet) $50

Tiffany Chairs $10 per chair

 

SET UP

Basic ceremony setup (2-50 guests) $200 (chairs with white covers and table for judge)

Basic ceremony setup (50-100 guests) $300 (chairs with white covers and table for judge)

Basic ceremony setup (101-200 guests) $400 (chairs with white covers and table for judge)

Deluxe s ceremony setup (per person) $15(chairs with white covers, bow and flower corsage hanging in back)

Dance floor for reception (2-50 guests) $800

Dance floor for reception (50-100 guests) $1,200

 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE (prices plus 11% tax and 15% service charge)

Champagne toast (sparkling wine) $4 per person

Wedding cake $5-8 per person (depending on the design selected)

Hors d’oeuvres $15 per person per hour (8 pieces per person)

Cocktails $15 per person per hour

Eternity Dinner $48 per person

Divine Dinner $53 per person

Private event at restaurant terrace $500 (this fee is for the location and does NOT include food and service charge.  Accommodates 30-50 guests)

 

MUSIC (PRICES PLUS 16% TAX)
Sound System equipment per event
1-50 guests $150
50-150 guests $300
Violinist 45 minute set $650
Guitarist 45 minute set $650
Saxophonist 45 minute set $650
Jazz Trio 45 minute set $1,100
Piano 45 minute set $770
Trio 45 minute set $2,800
Harp 45 minute set $900
Classical Trio 45 minute set $1,200
Mariachi (6 men playing) 45 minute set $1,100
Mariachi (10 men playing) 45 minute set $1,500
DJ services (4 hrs.) $1,000
Additional DJ hr $350
Band 45 minute set $1,400
Steel Drum 45 minute set $950

 

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY
Online Slideshow free with every wedding
Individual photos (8x6 prints or image cd/license) $15 ea

 

Standard Packages

Standard Photo Package 1 $699
1 Hour Coverage (Ceremony + Photo Session) + 40 images on CD
 

Standard Photo Package 2 $950
3 Hours Coverage (getting ready, ceremony, photo session, cocktail party) + 60 images on cd
 

Standard Photo Package 3 $1,150
Full 1 Day Coverage (getting ready, ceremony, photo session, cocktail party, reception, cake cutting) + 100 images on CD
 

Standard Photo Package 4 $1,599
Complete Wedding Coverage (rehearsal dinner, spa, getting ready, ceremony, photo session, cocktail party, reception, cake cutting, trash the dress) +200 images

Additional Photographer (per hour) $99

Luxury Wedding Book
30 layouts 30 pages up to 60 images $699
40 layouts 40 pages up to 80 images $999
60 layouts 60 pages up to 100 images $1,199

Fine art canvas prints
16x24 fine art canvas print $129
20x30 fine art canvas print $169
24x36 fine art canvas print $199

 

Complete Wedding Collection
300 images + Luxury Wedding Book with 15 Layouts (40 pages) $1,999

300 high resolution images on disk, online slideshow, online gallery, vision art book with 15 layouts (30 pages) & 16x24 fine art canvas print $2,195

All your high resolution wedding images on disk, online slideshow, online gallery vision art book with 20 layouts (40 pages) & 16x24 fine art canvas print $2,950

Video Package #1 $590
• Ceremony. Video studio by the beach. Includes digital & special effects, addition, music & titles.
• Full digital edition. Professional digital camera.
• 90 to 120 min. of service. 30 to 40 minutes edited video.

• Master DVD with interactive menus.

Video Package #2 $1,000
• Ceremony. Video studio by the beach. Includes digital & special effects, addition, music & titles.
• Full digital edition. 1 professional digital camera.
• 3 to 4 hours of service. 60 minutes edited video. Master
• DVD with interactive menus.

 

Video Package #3 $1,620
• Ceremony. Video studio by the beach. Includes digital & special effects, addition, music & titles
• Full digital edition. 1 professional digital camera.
• 8 hours of service. 90 to 120 minutes edited video.
• Master DVD with interactive menus.

Video Package #4 $2,100
• Ceremony. Video studio by the beach. Includes digital & special effects, addition, music & titles.
• Full digital edition. 1 professional digital camera.
• 6 hours of service. 90 to 120 minutes edited video.
• Master DVD with interactive menus.

Additional copy of DVD $80
Additional Hour of Photo Services $280
Additional Hour of Video Service $280

 

PHOTOBOOTH

Silver $649

• Includes 3 hours of service, photo booth attendee, 100 4x6 prints, party props, DVD of all photos and videos professionally edited, set-up and break-down.

Gold $799

• Includes 4 hours of service, photo booth attendee, 215 4x6 prints, party props, DVD of all photos and videos professionally edited, set-up and break-down

* Additional Hour $165.00 USD. Venue will have to be confirmed at least 3 days prior the event, due to space and weather conditions. Prices don’t include tax and are subject to change

 

FLOWERS (prices plus 11% tax)

Tropical Bride’s Bouquet Selection $80

Luxury Bride’s Bouquet $125

Premium Bouquet Selection $350

Bridesmaid’s Bouquet $65

Corsages (wrist or shoulder) $35

Premium Corsages $55

Boutonniere $20

Premium Boutonniere $45

Tropical Dinner Centerpieces $65

Luxury Dinner Centerpieces $85

Premium Dinner Centerpieces $230

Ceremony Centerpiece $50

Columns and Arrangements (2) $180

Canopy $350

Flower Wedding Arch $450

Single Flower $12

Bag with Petals $15

Basket with Petals $35

 

DECORATIONS (Prices plus 16% tax)
Dance Floor for Reception (2-50 pax) $800.00
Dance Floor for Reception (50-100 pax) $1200.00
Paper Luminaries $5.00
Tikki torches decoration (6 pieces per event) $150.00
Tiffany Chairs $10.00 (Available in white, gold, silver, brown)
Bamboo Chairs $10.00
Versalles Chairs Available only in dark brown $10.00
Avant-garde chairs available only in white $15.00
Regular Ribbons for chairs $5.00 (Red, brown, yellow, green, pink, ivory, white, purple, contact your wedding coordinator for special request)
Linen (per table) from $18.00 to $25
Table Overlay (per table) from $18.00 to $25

Special Color napkin (per pax) $4.00
Fans (Castaways restaurant) $150 ( mandatory on April, May, June months)
Light Packages $350

 

HOTEL PASSES (guests arriving from other properties)

Day Pass (9:00am-6:00pm) $65 per person
Night Pass (6:00pm-1:00am) $75 per person
Full Pass (9:00am-2:00am) $55 per person

 

* Prices are subject to change without prior notice

NOW_jade_Ceremony Location.pdf

NOW JADE DINNER LOCATIONS.pdf

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Wedding Locations

 

The Pergola

The Beach

The Fountain

The Garden

 

 

Pergola Ceremony Photos:

 

Beach Ceremony Photos:

 

Fountain Wedding Ceremony Photos:

 

Garden Wedding Ceremony Photos:

 

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PDF (note, most pictures are also down below, so if you don't have 150 posts yet and cannot open this document, don't worry too much)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Room Capacities:

Pool Terrace ( maximum 40 guest)

Ocean Front Deck (Carnival Terrace) ( maximum 60 guest)

Beach ( maximum 80 guest)

Garden ( maximum 120 guest)

Bamboo Room ( Private Ocean View Room – Maximum 80 guest)

Castaways Restaurant ( from 07:00pm-10:00pm Maximum 120 guest)

  Here is a little map to show the locations of some of the wedding locations:

 

 

 

Cocktail Hour Locations:

The Mix Beach Bar/Blue Bar

The Orange Room

Here is another shot of the Blue Beach Bar

 

Reception Locations:

Las Olas/Castaways

Yellow Room/Bamboo Room

Festival Terrace/Carnival Terrace

Blue Beach Bar/Mix Beach Bar

Pool Deck

Beach

 

Castaways Pictures:

 

Bamboo Room Reception Photos:

 

Festival/Carnival Terrace Reception Photos:

 

Outdoor Reception Photos:

 

 

 

All receptions are three hours long.  The extra hour cost depends on number of guests, however for 75 people it is approximately $1200.

 

If you’d like a private bar AT your reception location it is a $350 one time setup fee. (FYI, most brides have said this is not worth it.  You'll have more than enough servers at your event to keep your guests happy)

 

If you have over 50 people, you can have a buffet.  THIS post lists the buffet options.

 

The reception areas are either round tables that seat 6-10 or rectangle tables that seat up to 40 people.

 

There are divine and eternity dinner options (4 entree choices in total) and your guests can choose their entree in advance for free, or on the spot for an extra $30 per person, or you can choose for them for free.

 

Children’s menus are available for $20-25

The kid menu: fruit cocktail, cheese burger, chicken fingers, spaghetti, and ice cream.

 

The Vegetarian option is the same price as the other meals.  Here is the menu:

Vegetarian Menu

Salads:

• Arugula salad companied with pear layers, lime vinaigrette and extra virgin olive oil
• Toscana salad, mixed lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, asparagus, endives, Californian peaches and artichokes with sun dry tomato vinaigrette

Soup:

• Minestrone soup and spinach

Main Course:

• Pasta Penne in a tomato and basil sauce with vegetables
• Vegetable lasagna

Desserts:

• Cottage cheese foam and strawberries

NOW JADE DINNER LOCATIONS.pdf

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DJ

The resort uses a few different DJ’s.  AV Solutions, DJ Dorremix, and Luis De Alba

 

Alex Martinez - AV Solutions

website: www.avsc.com.mx

email:  [email protected]

 

 

Dorremix.- www.doremixx.com

 

The DJ makes special announcements; he just needs to know a schedule and what to say.

 

You can bring your own CD or IPOD if you have certain songs you want to be played intermixed with the DJ’s music, but it should be in .wav or .mp3 format.

 

You may use an external DJ for a $1,000 deposit and the external vendor fee.

 

Additional Options and Cost:

Rent the sound system to play an IPOD (3 hours, each additional hour is $150): $150

DJ Service (4 hours): $1,000

Additional DJ Hours: $350 per hour

Live Music Band (45 minute set): $1,500

Caribbean Trio (45 minute set): $600

Guitarist (45 minute set): $650

Violinist (45 minute set): $650

Mariachi Band (45 minute set): $1,500

 

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Cake

 

Eternity Cakes (included in the Eternity Package)

• Serves up to 25 people
• $7 per additional person

Flavors:

• White Cream Cake: A silky smooth cake made with rich cream for a moist, tender finish. Great with our classic butter cream or a fruit filling.
• Golden Yellow Cake: Delicate, tender cake with a hint of pure vanilla. Excellent with a fruit filling or loaded with a dark fudge filling.
• Chocolate Fudge Cake: Rich, deep dark chocolate cake made with pure dark chocolate. Generously covered with butter cream and filled with chocolate fudge.
• Chocolate Kahlua Symphony: An unforgettable combination of rich chocolate layers and coffee liqueur. Excellent with a mocha filling.

 

 

Divine Cakes (included in the Devine Package)

• Serves up to 20 people
• $8 per additional person

 

Flavors:  You select the cake flavor and then select the filing to go inside it

• Marble Fudge Cake: A moist marriage of white cake with dark chocolate to create rivers of fudge, all wrapped up in our elegant butter cream.
• Almond Delight Cake: White moist layers with a delicate, fresh roasted, ground almond filling. A truly elegant cake for an elegant occasion.
• Lemon Twist Mellow: A hint of lemon and a divine creamy lemon filling. Wonderful with a raspberry filling.
• Bella Matrimoniale Classic: Three moist layers of white cake with two fillings, almond and raspberry. Your Guests will say “Wow†and ask for seconds.
• Cheese Cake Showstopper: Creamy New York cheesecake baked to perfection and frosted with our special butter cream or whipped cream.
• Chocolate Passion Black Tie: Cake made with the finest imported dark chocolate filled with variety of berries.

 

Fillings: Vanilla, Chocolate, Raspberry, Strawberry, Fresh Sliced Strawberries, Peaches, Pineapples Roasted Almond

 

 

 

Here are some BDW Bride's Cake Photos:

 

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Details - if you uncover some other random expenses or options, please PM or email me!

 

The wedding canopy is 2 meters per side (approximately 6 ft x 6 ft)

Walkway can be red or white to Pergola

3 foot long sparklers $5 per sparkler.  Small metal ones $3/6

Projector for slideshow $300

Welcome bag distribution $2-3 a bag

$40 for dress cleaning (after TTD session!)

20 minutes from Playa Del Carmen, 15 minutes from Cancun

Daily van from the resort takes you into town for $1 a person

Chair bows $5 each, if you bring your own there is a $1 iron fee

White tiffany chairs $9

Brown tiffany chairs $7

Fire dancers $1,000 a performance

Excursion contact [email protected] , her name is Alejandra

Day Pass $55 per persona

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FLOWERS

[email protected]

FLOWERS (PRICES PLUS 11%TAX) 

Moments Brides Bouquet Selection $80.00 

Eternity Bride’s Bouquet $125.00 

Premium Bouquet Selection $350.00 

Bridesmaids Bouquet $65.00 (Small version of Bride bouquet from your moments or eternity galleries) 

Corsages (wrist or shoulder) $35.00 

Premium Corsage $55.00 

Boutonniere $20.00 

Premium Boutonniere $45.00 

Tropical Dinner Centerpieces $65.00 

Devine Dinner Centerpieces $85.00 

Premium Dinner Centerpieces $185.00 

Ceremony Centerpiece $50.00 

Columns and Arrangements (2) $180.00 

Canopy $350.00 

Flower Wedding Arch $450.00 

Single Flower $12.00 

Bag with Petals $15.00 

Basket with petals $35.00 

Tropical floral head piece $75.00 

Tropical flower cake $25.00 

Rose petals aisle Runner $100.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bridesmaid flowers are not part of the package and cost $65 a piece

 

Canopy Arrangement above the Pergola $400

 

 

FLOWERS (prices plus 11% tax)

Tropical Bride’s Bouquet Selection $80

Luxury Bride’s Bouquet $125

Premium Bouquet Selection $350

 

Bridesmaid’s Bouquet $65

 

Corsages (wrist or shoulder) $35

 

Premium Corsages $55

Boutonniere $20

Premium Boutonniere $45

 

Tropical Dinner Centerpieces $65

 

 

Luxury Dinner Centerpieces $85

 

Premium Dinner Centerpieces $230

 

Ceremony Centerpiece $50

Columns and Arrangements (2) $180

Canopy $350

Flower Wedding Arch $450

Single Flower $12

Bag with Petals $15

Basket with Petals $35

 

 

Optional Outside Florists:  $350 vendor fee IF the florist comes onto the property.  You can have someone meet them at the gate for no cost.

Vanessa Jaimes (www.vanessajaimes.com)

 

Juliana - Cancun Florist

(998) 884 11 04, 887 17 00

[email protected] or [email protected]

Review

 

Here are some of our BDW bride's bouquets.

        

 

Maya Floral - http://www.mayafloral.com/

Centerpieces with local flowers start at $65.00 usd. The flowers we consider as local flowers because they are very easy to get in Mexico are: Roses, Alstroemerias, Snapdragon, Lisianthus, Asian Lilies, Mums, Gerbera daisy, Chrysantemun and some others. We do not have centerpieces (unless they are cocktail centerpieces) under this price, our average priced centerpieces are $75.00 / $80.00 usd, centerpieces that include fine flowers like Orchids, Tulips, etc, start at $85.00 usd