Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

[JayKay]

Oh my gosh, your pictures are absolutely beautiful!!!!
 

Originally Posted by katelynn 

We were in the same boat as you actually, one of my best friends (I was her MOH) cancelled on us and my husbands brother also cancelled on us who were both in the wedding party...we became to fee a little defeated. HOWEVER, we had the time of our lives with the people that did come and I wouldnt have changed it for anything in the world, I actually think that if those people that didnt come came it would have been a very different week. Llike others have said dont worry and try to put on a happy face. You and some amazing people are going to Jamaica for the wedding of your dreams...dont let anyone take that away from you!!!

 

 

We got our album yesterday from our photographers...just a trial before they print it so I thought I would share

 

www.bondphotography.ca/Drohan.pdf
 

 

 

[roxy1627]

Hi Ladies!!

 

Wow! Just finished reading all 205 pages! We have our wedding booked for Apr 12, 2012 and the GBJ!! After reading all the awesome reviews I am even more excited, any questions or concerns and more are covered in here!! April seems soo far away!!

[Tekeya Thompson]

The rates have decreased drastically.  Are they honoring these rates now or only for weddings in 2012?
 

Originally Posted by JayKay 

Just in case there are any new brides on here, I had to post this to a different thread so I thought I might as well post this here as there has been some people wanting to know what they were:

 

These are the 2012 wedding packages:

 

FREE WEDDING PACKAGE

 

• Bride & Groom’s Boutonniere- Tropical Flowers
• Complimentary room upgrade ( subject to availability upon arrival)
• Gourmet wedding cake or variety of Chef’s customs pastry desert choice
• Late check out until 6 pm ( upon request & subject to availability)
• 10% Discount on Spa Treatments(except pedicure, manicure, hairdresser and makeup)
• Picturesque Wedding Location may be celebrated on the beach or Wedding Gazebo ( consult beach area restrictions)
• Music for the marriage ceremony with recorded CD ( couple may bring their own)
• Minimum 7 nights stay(all guests of the wedding must stay at the hotel where wedding is to be performed)
• 5 professional pictures of the wedding full colour photography ( included)
• Professional Services of an Onsite Wedding Consultor
• Romantic Ornamental decoration of the wedding site ( location assigned after arrival)
• Sparkling wine Celebration toast ( Domestic Brand) after ceremony
• Sit down wedding reception Dinner in one of our restaurants with set menu (wedding more than 30 pax is subject to availability. Group may be in different tables, please coordinate with you wedding planner. Included in the all inclusive package. No more extra menus.
• Witness ( if required)

 

Wedding Package for minimum 16 pax- FREE

Supplement per additional person- 20USD

USD200 Minister & Marriage licence fee

 

 

SUNSHINE WEDDING PACKAGE

 

• Civil Wedding ( Minister Fees)
• Accompanied to the Wedding Location- Gazebo
• Bride & Groom’s Boutonniere- Tropical Flowers
• Complimentary room upgrade ( subject to availability upon arrival)
• 10 % Discount on Spa Treatments
• Gourmet wedding cake or variety of Chef’s customs pastry desert choice
• Late check out until 6 pm ( upon request & subject to availability)
• Luxury turned down service
• Music for the marriage ceremony with recorded CD ( couple may bring their own)
• Minimum 7 nights stay(all guests of the wedding must stay at the hotel where wedding is to be performed)
• Picturesque Wedding Location may be celebrated on the beach or Wedding Gazebo ( consult beach area restrictions)
• 10 professional pictures of the wedding full colour photography ( included)
• Professional Services of an Onsite Wedding Consultor
• Romantic Ornamental decoration of the wedding site ( location assigned after arrival)
• Sparkling bottle of wine ( domestic brand) in the room on arrival ( just for the couple)
• Sparkling wine Celebration toast ( Domestic Brand) after ceremony
• Sit down wedding reception Dinner in one of our restaurants with set menu (wedding more than 30 pax is subject to availability. Group may be in different tables, please coordinate with you wedding planner. Included in the all inclusive package. No more extra menus.
• Up graded amenities
• Witness (if required)

Wedding Package for 24 pax- 400.00USD

Supplement per Additional Guest- 25 USD

 

 

REMEMBER WEDDING PACKAGE (Renewal of Vows)

 

• Bride & Groom’s Boutonniere- Tropical Flowers
• Gourmet wedding cake or variety of Chef’s customs pastry desert choice
• Late check out until 6pm ( upon request & subject to availability)
• Luxury turned down service ( just for the couple)
• Music for the marriage ceremony with recorded CD ( couple may bring their own)
• 10% Discount on Spa Treatments(except pedicure, manicure, hairdresser and makeup)
• Minimum 7 nights stay(all guests of the wedding must stay at the hotel where wedding is to be performed)
• 10 professional pictures of the wedding full colour photography ( included)
• Professional Services of an Onsite Wedding Consultant
• Romantic Ornamental decoration of the wedding site ( location assigned after arrival)
• Sparkling wine celebration toast(domestic brand) after the ceremony
• Sparkling bottle of wine ( domestic brand) in the room on arrival ( just for the couple)
• Sit down wedding reception Dinner in one of our restaurants with set menu (wedding more than 30 pax is subject to availability. Group may be at different tables, please coordinate with you wedding planner. Included in the all -inclusive package.
• Up graded room amenities
• Witness ( if required)

Wedding Package for 20 pax- 600 USD

Supplement per additional person- 25 USD

 

 

BLISSFUL LOVE WEDDING PACKAGE

 

• Civil Wedding ( Minister Fees)
• Accompanied to the Wedding Location- Gazebo
• Bride & Groom’s Boutonniere- Tropical Flowers
• Complimentary room upgrade ( subject to availability upon arrival)
• 15 % Discount on Spa Treatments(except pedicure, manicure, hairdresser and makeup)
• Fresh, elegant floral décor on the Bridal Table.
• Gourmet wedding cake or variety of Chef’s customs pastry desert choice
• Late check out until 6 pm ( upon request & subject to availability)
• Luxury turned down service
• Music for the marriage ceremony with recorded CD ( couple may bring their own)
• Minimum 7 nights stay(all guests of the wedding must stay at the hotel where wedding is to be performed)
• Newly Wed Romantic Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding ( Once per stay)
• Picturesque Wedding Location may be celebrated on the beach or Wedding Gazebo ( consult beach area restrictions)
• 10 professional pictures of the wedding full colour photography ( included)
• Professional Services of an Onsite Wedding Consultor
• Romantic Ornamental decoration of the wedding site ( location assigned after arrival)
• Sparkling bottle of wine ( domestic brand) in the room on arrival ( just for the couple)
• Sparkling wine Celebration toast ( International Brand) after ceremony
• Sit down wedding reception Dinner in one of our restaurants with set menu (wedding more than 30 pax is subject to availability. Group may be in different tables, please coordinate with you wedding planner. Included in the all inclusive package. No more extra menus.
• Up graded amenities
• Witness ( if required)

 

Wedding Package up to 30 pax- 650 USD

Supplement per Additional Guest- 30 USD

 

 

UNFORGETTABLE WEDDING PACKAGE

• Civil Wedding ( Minister Fees)
• Accompanied to the Wedding Location- Gazebo
• Bride & Groom’s Boutonniere- Tropical Flowers
• Champagne Luxury Toast with Moet Chandon after ceremony(maximum 4 bottles)
• Complimentary room upgrade ( subject to availability upon arrival)
• 20 % Discount on Spa Treatments. (except pedicure, manicure, hairdresser and makeup)
• Fresh, elegant floral décor on the Bridal Table.
• Gourmet wedding cake or variety of Chef’s customs pastry desert choice
• Honey Moon Wake up Surprise ( per couple and per stay)
• Keepsake Honeymoon Souvenir for the couple
• Late check out until 6 pm ( upon request & subject to availability)
• Luxury turned down service
• Music for the marriage ceremony with recorded CD ( couple may bring their own)
• Minimum 7 nights stay(all guests of the wedding must stay at the hotel where wedding is to be performed)
• Newly Wed Romantic Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding ( Once per stay)
• Nightly Sweets Surprise in Room ( Just for the couple)
• Picturesque Wedding Location may be celebrated on the beach or Wedding Gazebo ( consult beach area restrictions)
• 15 professional pictures of the wedding full colour photography ( included)
• Professional Services of an Onsite Wedding Consultor
• Romantic Ornamental decoration of the wedding site ( location assigned after arrival)
• Romantic Candlelight Dinner with Reservation
• Sparkling bottle of wine ( international brand) in the room on arrival ( just for the couple)
• Sparkling wine Celebration toast ( International Brand) after ceremony
• Sit down wedding reception Dinner in one of our restaurants with set menu (wedding more than 30 pax is subject to availability. Group may be in different tables, please coordinate with you wedding planner. Included in the all inclusive package. No more extra menus.
• Up graded amenities
• Stress Free Jacuzzi ( per couple and per stay)
• Up graded room amenities-
• Witness ( if required)

 

Weeding Package for 30 pax- 850.00 USD

Supplement per Additional Guest- 35 USD

 

[ashley490]

It's my understanding that these rates are only for weddings in 2012, however, they will adjust the minister fees from $400 to $200 in 2011.

 

Originally Posted by Tekeya Thompson 

The rates have decreased drastically.  Are they honoring these rates now or only for weddings in 2012?
 

 

 

[JayKay]

Im under that impression as well, the packages prices are only for 2012 brides, but the minister fees will be decreased.
 

Originally Posted by ashley490 

It's my understanding that these rates are only for weddings in 2012, however, they will adjust the minister fees from $400 to $200 in 2011.

 

 

 

[roxy1627]

Does anyone know why we can't see further then nov 11 for prices on the gran bahia website?

[roxy1627]

ooppss sorry new to the forum, think i got it figured out!!

 

Hi Ladies!!

 

I finally finished reading all 206 pages of incredible information, this forum has answered all my question and then some!! We are getting married at the GBJ Apr 12, 2012!!

[Natalie2012]

Congrats roxy1627!! You will love this website..it's amazing and so helpful!!

Originally Posted by roxy1627 

ooppss sorry new to the forum, think i got it figured out!!

 

Hi Ladies!!

 

I finally finished reading all 206 pages of incredible information, this forum has answered all my question and then some!! We are getting married at the GBJ Apr 12, 2012!!

 

[cupcake1382]

I have Jute Bags for sale if anyone needs them for favors or to put 1st aid or hangover stuff in them for your oot/welcome bags. I have 36 if anyone is interested.

[BusyBee123]

Congrats on the amazing pics Katelynn!  I'm sure the day went by so quickly and those pics are fabulous reminders of all of the great memories!  

 

Hope you're enjoying being a MRS!
 

Originally Posted by katelynn 

We were in the same boat as you actually, one of my best friends (I was her MOH) cancelled on us and my husbands brother also cancelled on us who were both in the wedding party...we became to fee a little defeated. HOWEVER, we had the time of our lives with the people that did come and I wouldnt have changed it for anything in the world, I actually think that if those people that didnt come came it would have been a very different week. Llike others have said dont worry and try to put on a happy face. You and some amazing people are going to Jamaica for the wedding of your dreams...dont let anyone take that away from you!!!

 

 

We got our album yesterday from our photographers...just a trial before they print it so I thought I would share

 

www.bondphotography.ca/Drohan.pdf