Any Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Brides out there?

[Tekeya Thompson]

Did anyone have to give Chandlyn a notarized copy of passport and birth certificate?  I sent the documents via fax a couple months ago, but didn't know if we needed to make a copy for her also?  Less than 2 weeks to go!!!

[Natalie2012]

As far as I know she NEEDS to see and keep the actual copy of the notarized documents...so take them with you:) We got 3 copies done just in case things get lost...
 

Originally Posted by Tekeya Thompson 

Did anyone have to give Chandlyn a notarized copy of passport and birth certificate?  I sent the documents via fax a couple months ago, but didn't know if we needed to make a copy for her also?  Less than 2 weeks to go!!!

 

[dragonage666]

Just got back from our dream wedding in Jamaica... everything went without any problems.  The wedding co-ordinators (both Chandalyn and Donnalee) were amazing and they went above and beyond what we expected.  They did everything we asked them to do and even more.  The resort is amazing.  really big and beautiful.

 

Here are some pictures.

 

If you have any questions just ask!

 

[FleetMac bride]

Had my bachelorette this week-end and it was so much fun, Stag and Doe on sept 17th and less then 3 months to go till the wedding. Got my decoartions from save on crafts and my blue orchids, parasols, fans, chair sashes are lovely. Also paid  the deposit for photographer everything is happening I am so happy hope you all are too.

[acw271011]

gosh - you sound so organized! As much as I'm sad about our disappointments here, I'm a little relieved that I'm not taking so much stuff with me!  Your's sounds like so much fun!!

 

I'm starting to count down now too! We leave 6 weeks from this saturday! And FINALLY get married 7 weeks from this Thursday!!

 

Originally Posted by FleetMac bride 

Had my bachelorette this week-end and it was so much fun, Stag and Doe on sept 17th and less then 3 months to go till the wedding. Got my decoartions from save on crafts and my blue orchids, parasols, fans, chair sashes are lovely. Also paid  the deposit for photographer everything is happening I am so happy hope you all are too.

 

[FleetMac bride]

I know sometimes I wish I wasn't bringing anything but I got such good deals and alot of the stuff is paper products

[cupcake1382]

You looked UHHHHHMAZING!!! Congrats, I am so glad things turned out well. Ok, let me apologize now for the 9 million questions lol.

 

Where did you eat dinner? Love it?

 

How long was the walk from the golf cart to the actual gazebo? (It looks super far)

 

Any advice or something you wish you would have said, done etc.. I'm getting married next weekend 9-10-11

 

Did you give the dj your music on a cd or ipod for the ceremony?
 

Originally Posted by dragonage666 

Just got back from our dream wedding in Jamaica... everything went without any problems.  The wedding co-ordinators (both Chandalyn and Donnalee) were amazing and they went above and beyond what we expected.  They did everything we asked them to do and even more.  The resort is amazing.  really big and beautiful.

 

Here are some pictures.

 

If you have any questions just ask!

[LOKeefe]

Hi, yes I do believe you need to bring notarized copies with you...I scanned all of my documents to her a few months ago and when I double checked last week..she told me that I needed the notarized documents. Hope this helps...and congrats!

 

Originally Posted by Tekeya Thompson 

Did anyone have to give Chandlyn a notarized copy of passport and birth certificate?  I sent the documents via fax a couple months ago, but didn't know if we needed to make a copy for her also?  Less than 2 weeks to go!!!

 

[tamandrob]

Congrats!!! I am glad everything went great! Your pictures look amazing! Thanks for sharing the positive feedback!
 

Originally Posted by dragonage666 

Just got back from our dream wedding in Jamaica... everything went without any problems.  The wedding co-ordinators (both Chandalyn and Donnalee) were amazing and they went above and beyond what we expected.  They did everything we asked them to do and even more.  The resort is amazing.  really big and beautiful.

 

Here are some pictures.

 

If you have any questions just ask!

 

 

[dragonage666]

@cupcake

 

Thanks, we had a blast, everything went as planned (even better).

 

We ate at the Dolce Vita (Italian restaurant).  The food was simply the best.  We had the Chicken, which was divine.  The service in the restaurant was the best.  The waitress even sang for us!!!  The only thing about this restaurant that was bad... They have ROACHES!!!  there are no bugs in the whole resort (except for mosquitos), but there are bugs in the Dolce Vita because it is right on the beach.

 

We did see a few brides have their reception at the main buffett (the Orchard) that way everyone can have what they want to eat (there is quite a huge selection of food).  The Grill is an amazing restaurant.

 

The walk from the Golf cart to the Gazebo isn't too bad unless you have on super high shoes like i did!  The best part of that is it gives you time to reflect and collect your thoughts, and see your groom waiting for you,

 

The minister an amazing person, he gives a great sermon, and I suggest doing the sand ceremony.  Truly a nice touch.

 

We brought an ipod, but at the last moment we changed our minds and just told Chandlyn to let the DJ play wantever he usually does.  We didn't want any problems with the music.  It turned out to be a good decision.  They played the traditional wedding song while i walked down the isle and after the ceremony they played Bob Marley's One Love.

 

I do recommend having any of your decoration ideas on paper (easier for Chandlyn to decorate as wanted).

 

I highly recommend not using the resort's photographers as the only photographers.  They don't use proper cameras (they don't consider lighting or anything).

 

Beach Towels are so hard to get!!! we brought our own.

 

If you need a great taxi driver to take you places let me know, i will give you his number.