Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

[JayKay]

We tipped our photographer, Merrick Cousley.  We tipped him $50 and gave it to him after our dinner right before he was leaving.  We were so happy with his service so we felt it was a fair tip.

Originally Posted by kailz23 

Hi there, wondering if anyone tipped the photographer for the day? I am going to use the resort photographer and am wondering what would be a good gift of appreciation?

 

two weeks away and getting excited. Ill write a full review when I get back from the trip.

 

Thanks

[CdnBrideJoanne]

I spoke with the Entertainment Manager and the GBPJ doesn't do the Tuesday night beach parties anymore.  Said they stopped it about 2 years ago.  I told him he should start it back up!

[MrsViolo]

has anyone used the steel drum band for their wedding.

 

We would like them to play as I'm walking down the aisle and right after the ceremony we'll have our first dance song with them playing.

 

I asked the wedding planner about songs they can play and she told me they can play any song and that she would pass on a list of songs i send her to the band...

 

ummm that doesn't seem right... a steel drum band actually able to play ANY song?

[acw271011]

Originally Posted by leannesmith 

 

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Originally Posted by EmTy23 

 

Is Jan Flowers cheaper than Tai Flora?

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Yes it is cheaper They have website where u can send an Email requesting a quote. I wil get the email and post later today if u can't find it

 

Hi,

 

Just thought I would chip in a comment.... I went through this whole thread when we first started planning our wedding, and from everything that was done and our own flowers, I never found there was a great price difference between Tai and Jan's. it seems more a matter of preference and what you're looking for. balanced out, they both seem to work out to be about the same.

[acw271011]

Originally Posted by diana2409 

 

Hi girls!

Does anyone know where I can find Rashel contact info for hair & makeup?

 

And any recommendations for videographer over there?

 

We used a Jamaican by the name of Roxroy Gough. he did the video for another past bride on this thread and it was gorgeous! his prices are very reasonable and we really liked him. I can pass on the contact info if you like. I think back in 2011 he charged us about $400 and he was there the whole day

[acw271011]

Originally Posted by MrsViolo 

 

has anyone used the steel drum band for their wedding.

 

We would like them to play as I'm walking down the aisle and right after the ceremony we'll have our first dance song with them playing.

 

I asked the wedding planner about songs they can play and she told me they can play any song and that she would pass on a list of songs i send her to the band...

 

ummm that doesn't seem right... a steel drum band actually able to play ANY song?

 

there are quite a few past brides that have used the steel drum band and been very happy with how they played.

 

I don't know if this helps anyone out or not, but we found a site by a man in Florida and he does ALL the traditional wedding music on steel drum and sells it for $6. that's what we did and put it onto a CD and they played it. it was wonderful and exactly what I wanted.  The sound quality is GREAT!!!! and it's a long way from paying $800. I tried to attach a sample here but it won't support uploading an mp3 file. if anyone wants to PM me I can email a sample that way. and like I said, he has all of the standard wedding stuff and in steel band, it sounds beautiful!!

[TriciaF]

Hi,

 

I am booking to be married there in July next year so hopefully you will have good reports! Excited

[TriciaF]

Hi i am marrying in gbp july 14. It will just be me, my fiance and our son. Has anyone else had party this smalk? Thanks

[EmTy23]

Originally Posted by CdnBrideJoanne 

 

I spoke with the Entertainment Manager and the GBPJ doesn't do the Tuesday night beach parties anymore.  Said they stopped it about 2 years ago.  I told him he should start it back up!

That would have been awesome to have that for your guests.

I just noticed we are getting married the same week!!

[CdnBrideJoanne]

Originally Posted by EmTy23 

 

That would have been awesome to have that for your guests.

I just noticed we are getting married the same week!!

 

Ya, I'm getting married at a dreaded 12pm wedding on the 10th.  What time is your wedding?