Jamaica Riu Brides

[bex1975]

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Originally Posted by FutureMrsHarris Would anyone like to share the wording that they used for their Save the date invites?

My sister made me magnets that said Going to the Chapel and we're going to get Married. We crossed out CHAPEL and Put Jamaica. The nwe had the date and place and our wedding website address. Everyone seemed to really like them

[BrittneyD]

I just got an e-mail from Chandalyn. She just reserved a section of St. Ann's for 50 people for the rehearsal dinner. I will probably have to change the number once we get an accurate idea of the number of guests. Just wanted to let you guys know that she will reserve a section for more than 30 people.

[Spazz]

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Originally Posted by BrittneyD I just got an e-mail from Chandalyn. She just reserved a section of St. Ann's for 50 people for the rehearsal dinner. I will probably have to change the number once we get an accurate idea of the number of guests. Just wanted to let you guys know that she will reserve a section for more than 30 people.

Thanks! I'll contact her about this. Did you have to pay extra for it?

[BrittneyD]

There is no extra fee...as far as I know.

[Spazz]

Mo, I'm glad you got everything worked out, that sounds like a good plan. I don't think anyone will be offended about the rehearsal dinner. That is normal to have a dinner with the wedding party, they probably won't think twice about it.

Chandlyn also emailed me yesterday. She said that the $10 per person for Seagrapes is $10 total not per hour.

Also, Carolina at RIU emailed me to say that there are no cancellations on the day of my wedding yet and that there is no way I can be moved to a later time I'm thinking I may call them next month just to check again. I also offered to pay extra to have my wedding moved to 5:00, but she said ministers and judges don't work after 4:00 in Jamaica. Oh well!

[boscobel]

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Originally Posted by Lizz Mo, I'm glad you got everything worked out, that sounds like a good plan. I don't think anyone will be offended about the rehearsal dinner. That is normal to have a dinner with the wedding party, they probably won't think twice about it. Chandlyn also emailed me yesterday. She said that the $10 per person for Seagrapes is $10 total not per hour. Also, Carolina at RIU emailed me to say that there are no cancellations on the day of my wedding yet and that there is no way I can be moved to a later time I'm thinking I may call them next month just to check again. I also offered to pay extra to have my wedding moved to 5:00, but she said ministers and judges don't work after 4:00 in Jamaica. Oh well!

Lizz - that is just not true! My wedding is at 5 pm on a Saturday on May 17th at Beaches. I did have to pay extra for the "twilight" ceremony which included a package, but I cant recall now what and I have that info at home...

[boscobel]

I have a quick question for you all - is Mammee Bay and Seagrapes a part of the Riu? I am wondering cuz the prices are great, I wonder if I could book our reception there (or if there are other options nearby). Here is the price list options I was provided: (I would like to have a reception down there, but can't afford the $75/pp which is the option that I like)

*** Your reception choices for all onsite guests are as follows:

$15pp after the 2nd guest :basic cocktail reception includes cake, champagne, and cold hordourves

 

$25pp private cocktail reception includes cake, champagne, hot and cold hordourves and an open bar for one hour

 

$50pp dinner only reception includes a 4 course dinner with an open bar for 2 hours.

 

$75pp private cocktail and dinner reception includes cake, champagne, hot and cold hordourves, open bar for 3 hours and a 4 course dinner.

[Spazz]

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Originally Posted by carlymcmullen Lizz - that is just not true! My wedding is at 5 pm on a Saturday on May 17th at Beaches. I did have to pay extra for the "twilight" ceremony which included a package, but I cant recall now what and I have that info at home...

Interesting... I'll have to look into this. Thanks Carly!

[Spazz]

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Originally Posted by carlymcmullen I have a quick question for you all - is Mammee Bay and Seagrapes a part of the Riu? I am wondering cuz the prices are great, I wonder if I could book our reception there (or if there are other options nearby). Here is the price list options I was provided: (I would like to have a reception down there, but can't afford the $75/pp which is the option that I like) *** Your reception choices for all onsite guests are as follows: $15pp after the 2nd guest :basic cocktail reception includes cake, champagne, and cold hordourves $25pp private cocktail reception includes cake, champagne, hot and cold hordourves and an open bar for one hour $50pp dinner only reception includes a 4 course dinner with an open bar for 2 hours. $75pp private cocktail and dinner reception includes cake, champagne, hot and cold hordourves, open bar for 3 hours and a 4 course dinner.

Wow, those prices are crazy! Yes, they are a part of the RIU. You should definitely see if you can book your reception there, it's right next door, isn't it? (Then we can hang out too!)

[Spazz]

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Originally Posted by MoBride Sandals Dunns River is right next door to Riu, not Beaches Boscobel. I think you can only have your reception at the Riu if 80% of your guests are staying there and the remaining 20% would have to purchase day passes. Carly, I will let you know all about Evita's when I get back from class. I'm late! BYE!

Oops, I thought Beaches was close to the RIU...sorry Carly! Let us know what you end up doing.