HELP Grand Palladium Brides!!!!

[jk1101]

Here is her info -

Natalie Spence

 

email address:

Natalie Spence ([email protected])

 

Sales & Marketing

 

Tai Flora Services Ltd.

 

Tel: 1-876-953-9485 / 9389

 

Fax: 1-876-953-2376

 

Tai Flora Services Ltd. - Jamaica's Full Service Florists

 

She will definitely respond to you - it just takes longer - I sent her a picture of what I was looking for and she said she could do it - I just don't think it's possible to have a catalog of every type of flower arrangement - the ones GP has are very typical...that's why I went to the florist - compliments of Ms Whatever...I love this forum!

[mswhatever]

I love this forum too!!!

[luv2sun]

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Originally Posted by jerseykitten Here is her info - Natalie Spence email address: Natalie Spence ([email protected]) Sales & Marketing Tai Flora Services Ltd. Tel: 1-876-953-9485 / 9389 Fax: 1-876-953-2376 Tai Flora Services Ltd. - Jamaica's Full Service Florists She will definitely respond to you - it just takes longer - I sent her a picture of what I was looking for and she said she could do it - I just don't think it's possible to have a catalog of every type of flower arrangement - the ones GP has are very typical...that's why I went to the florist - compliments of Ms Whatever...I love this forum!

Thanks! I'll double-check prices with them because the resort quoted an extra $130 to switch to a different bouquet which seems rediculous. It's such a silly thing to have to spend $$ on so may have to just suck it up and choose something they're offering since I'll likely use it for 45 mins total. I'm bringing a florist with me too.....think they'd mind me picking every flower off their property?! haha.

Gotta love BDW, thanks ladies!

[jk1101]

i'm paying 135 extra for my bouquet and bout. GP was going to charge me over 200.

 

So now my dilemma(s)

i wasn't planning to bring any extra decorations for the reception - do you think it will look too plain with just the flowers from the ceremony? I'm going to have 1 U shaped table for everyone.

 

My other dilemma is that my ceremony is at 4 and reception is at 6 - what do people do in between? When I asked Phyllicia at GP, it turns out they offer a Cocktail hour at 15/pp which includes drinks and hot and cold appetizers and can be done at the ceremony site or infinity bar. Attached menu -

FI was like "are you kidding...it's an all inclusive resort - can't people just go hang at a bar till the reception" but I kind of like having a cocktail hour on the beach....

 

Any thoughts?

 

 

GROUPS-Appetizer Menu 1[1].doc

[brandypa]

I had the same issue. I wanted a cocktail hour but its gets pricey with everything else. I figured everyone is on vacation so they wouldn't mine just meeting at the Infinity bar until the reception. I am putting it on the itinerary with the welcome letter.

[mswhatever]

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Originally Posted by jerseykitten So now my dilemma(s) i wasn't planning to bring any extra decorations for the reception - do you think it will look too plain with just the flowers from the ceremony? I'm going to have 1 U shaped table for everyone. My other dilemma is that my ceremony is at 4 and reception is at 6 - what do people do in between? When I asked Phyllicia at GP, it turns out they offer a Cocktail hour at 15/pp which includes drinks and hot and cold appetizers and can be done at the ceremony site or infinity bar. Attached menu - FI was like "are you kidding...it's an all inclusive resort - can't people just go hang at a bar till the reception" but I kind of like having a cocktail hour on the beach.... Any thoughts?

I love the idea of the cocktail hour. Past brides have said they really do it right. I noticed that the menu you posted said that cocktails only are $6 a person.I will keep that in mind as an option. We are having the steel drum for the ceremony. It would be nice to have a drink and enjoy the music and view.

[jk1101]

I decided to go for it and do the food and drink. I love the idea of cocktails on the beach~

In the scheme of things it's not that much more $$ - I only have 25 people.

 

Now I have to add another hour + music to the IPOD list!

[tiffandmarv]

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Originally Posted by jerseykitten I decided to go for it and do the food and drink. I love the idea of cocktails on the beach~ In the scheme of things it's not that much more $$ - I only have 25 people. Now I have to add another hour + music to the IPOD list!

Wow just 30 days to go!!!
I am planning to do the cocktail hour too, so I can't wait for your review.
Also, Nina sent me a menu for a "jamaican" theme cocktail hour. Same price, if your interested.

[mswhatever]

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Originally Posted by tiffandmarv Wow just 30 days to go!!! I am planning to do the cocktail hour too, so I can't wait for your review. Also, Nina sent me a menu for a "jamaican" theme cocktail hour. Same price, if your interested.

Can you post the menu? I would love to see it!

[jk1101]

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Originally Posted by tiffandmarv Wow just 30 days to go!!! I am planning to do the cocktail hour too, so I can't wait for your review. Also, Nina sent me a menu for a "jamaican" theme cocktail hour. Same price, if your interested.

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Originally Posted by mswhatever Can you post the menu? I would love to see it!

Please do! i want to see....