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[jonesr1979]

Hey Ladies!

 

I am not quite back home yet( Back on thrusday) but i wanted to let you know everything was AMAZING. Nicole is well organized and very nice person. She is very busy though with a wedding about every other day so be patient and she will get back as soon as your time gets closer. Here a few pics i have so far

[jonesr1979]

a few reception decorwe purchased centerpiece from Tai flora and couldn't be happier with the way the turned out (trumpet style). When i get better pictures i will post!. Oh and makeup was done by Tamika Nelson. you can find her by her website:

Mirabel Beauty and Aesthetics Consultancy

[pintsize1]

 

Originally Posted by Islandgirl910 

Did any of you past/recent brides plan any excursions for your bridal party and/or guests that was inexpensive? If so what did you do? My FI & are considering something, if it fits into our budget.

OMG. I just figured out what QUOTE means!!!  Islandgirl910-I just started looking into this too.  If you search "Jamaica Excursion" there's a thread that comes up (I subscribed to it) and it's super helpful!!!! 
 

 

[MsSmithtobe]

 

 

Originally Posted by daisymable 

 

 

 

Do you have any pictures of the music bar? Do you think the terrace or music bar would be a better place for the speeces/first dance etc.

 

 

 

 

The music bar  would be probably more appropriate (less noise)

 

 

Originally Posted by Tina5978 

 

Oh MsSmith I've been dying to talk to a bride that used Rashel.  I booked her and she told me she did the wedding but I didn't realize it was yours.  She was waiting for pics from you so she could post them.  What did you think of her and her services?  I'm having her airbrush my tattoo as well.  

 

 

Rashel was great!

I saw you found the thread

 

Originally Posted by pintsize1 

 

Hi!

Does anyone know the procedure to having a welcome dinner at the Iberostar Suites? I couldn't find a recent post on it.  Do we tell Nicole in advance vis email and she will set it up or do we tell her when we arrive to Jamaica?  Also, does it cost extra to do a welcome dinner?  

 

Second ques.- For the a la carte restaurants, I wonder if I could just reserve it for my entire group or if it has to be done individually by guests.  

 

Thank you!!

 

Happy Planning!

 

 

The welcome dinner should be free you just need to make reservations ahead of time.  You can either reserve for them or have them do it themselves.

 

 

Originally Posted by akamikey11 

 

So the new Mrs. Smith has been great answering everyones questions.  I sent her a very detailed list of questions, and since I was starting to see the same type of questions pop up to her..I am posting her response to my very long list.  Mrs. Smith again I want to thank you for taking the time to answer all of these questions and helping me and I know other brides out tremendously....

 

 

 

You had a Welcome party at the lobby bar.

 

Which day was that? Thursday when most people arrived

What time? 9 pm

How long? we left to go to margaritaville at about 12

Did you have a music? no

Appetizers?no

The open bar? yes we just used the bar located there for free

 

Did you pass out welcome bags? If so when? No, I had welcome letters with an itinarary but because that changed i decided not to pass them out

 

Then you went to Margaritaville.

            Is this on the property? no you take a free shuttle it stops at all the resorts

 

You had your rehearsal dinner at Aunt Ruby’s

            Which day? friday

            What time?7:30

            How long?we left at about 9

            Did you make reservations for this restaurant when you got there on March 9th? i did this before i got there Nicole will send you paperwork to fill out

 

Day of wedding

            What time did you have your hair appointment at the salon? no salon did hair myself

            What time did you have Rashell arrive for makeup?she came early about 1 but started at 2:30 

                        How did the airbursh makeup hold up for the wedding?great, i forgot i had it on

                        Did it come off on anyone’s clothes?nope

Ceremony

            What time was it?5pm

            I saw your CD on your planning thread, who worked the CD player for the ceremony?i used an Ipod that the DJ played

            Could your guest hear the music? yup it was loud

            How did the person know when to change the songs for the processional?i had a singer

            Did you provide the minister with the ceremony wording or just used theirs?i used theirs

 

Photographer

            Who did you use?Marcia Roberts

            How did you like them?she was great, i can't wait to see the pics

            You said your guests waited at the reception place while you took pictures how long was that?after the cocktail hr about another 40 min, i didn't know they were waiting

 

Videographer

            Did you have one?yes

            If so who?marcia roberts too she brought 2 pp with her

            Did you like them?yes

           

Reception Dinner @ Calabash

            Was this the 6:30pm seating?it was supposed to be

            Did you have your guest pre select their entrees?no everyone ordered from the menu because it wasn't private

            Did you do a printed menu?no

            Did you do a seating chart?i did and they still used it

 

First Dance and Toast at Music Bar

            Is this where you cut the cake and had the champagne? we had champagne after the ceremony but we cut the cake here

            You said the dj was $350, on my price sheet it says $150/hr we paid the $350 for the music bar he came along with it so it the open bar

            Or $450 for private reception minimum 3 hours

 

Disco for the after party

            Did you rent out the Mango Walk for $350 or just went there at 10:30pm when it opened for the public? no we partied with everyone else

 

Did you do a cocktail hour after the ceremony? yup, i paid for the cocktail hr on the lobby terrace, no open bar, guests just walked over to the bar in the lobby but I did do appetizers.

 

What did you bring with you to decorate? I brought down blue chair sashes, and blue tulle for the huppah.  I also brought my centerpiece filler, floralytes and candles.  I rented the vases from tai flora.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No problem, thanks!

 

Originally Posted by jonesr1979 

 

Hey Ladies!

 

I am not quite back home yet( Back on thrusday) but i wanted to let you know everything was AMAZING. Nicole is well organized and very nice person. She is very busy though with a wedding about every other day so be patient and she will get back as soon as your time gets closer. Here a few pics i have so far

 

 

 

Originally Posted by jonesr1979 

 

a few reception decorwe purchased centerpiece from Tai flora and couldn't be happier with the way the turned out (trumpet style). When i get better pictures i will post!. Oh and makeup was done by Tamika Nelson. you can find her by her website:

Mirabel Beauty and Aesthetics Consultancy

 

 

hey you are back! Congrats! everything looks beautiful!

 

 

 

[MsSmithtobe]

Hey guys, Marcia Roberts posted some of my pics on her website!

www.jamaicanphotography.com

 

Weddings

Shari and Ryan Smith

[eholt]

Pics look great!  I'm glad I booked Marcia. 

 

Another question for you: Did you have to pay for the pass for the other people Marcia bought with her?

 

Originally Posted by MsSmithtobe 

Hey guys, Marcia Roberts posted some of my pics on her website!

www.jamaicanphotography.com

 

Weddings

Shari and Ryan Smith

 

[MsSmithtobe]

I did have to pay for the vendor passes for 3 people

Originally Posted by eholt 

Pics look great!  I'm glad I booked Marcia. 

 

Another question for you: Did you have to pay for the pass for the other people Marcia bought with her?

 

 

 

[eholt]

Was there a fee for Rashel since she didn't stay?

 

Originally Posted by MsSmithtobe 

I did have to pay for the vendor passes for 3 people

 

 

[MsSmithtobe]

no fee for rashel...

[wendyjd]

Congrats Mrs Smith (love your pics, Marcia was great wasn't she).  We had our images within a month of our wedding.  Everything was beautiful.

 

Congrats jones1979.  enjoy the rest of your stay and your honeymoon!!!